Best Forrest Walker Podcasts (2025)

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Mohammed Usman, Melissa Mullins, UFC Azerbaijan picks 52:28

1d ago52:28

52:28

Jim and Matt start today's show two hours earlier than usual to accomodate two exciting guests fighting on this Saturday's UFC Azerbaijan card: heavyweight Mohammed Usman and women's bantamweight Melissa Mullins. Looking to bookend a second straight win from an Usman brother following Kamaru's victorious main event in Atlanta, younger brother Moham…

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34: The Black Cloud Hanging Over Me 29:49

2d ago29:49

29:49

In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a dead letter from a woman with ties to the Otoe-Missouria tribe in Oklahoma. She recounts a terrifying experience driving on Highway 60 at night when a dark fog hit the truck she was in, causing a flat tire. The story delves into local legends, the importance of oral traditions, and the listener’s t…

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Unpacking Usman’s bounceback win at UFC Atlanta, Rose Namajunas & Pat Barry join the show 57:44

3d ago57:44

57:44

Jim Norton and Matt Serra open today’s UFC Unfiltered with a full breakdown of UFC Atlanta, starting with Kamaru Usman’s bounce-back win over Joaquin Buckley and what it means for the future of a stacked welterweight division. Plus, Jim and Matt debate Rodolfo Bellato’s controversial no contest against Paul Craig and whether the backlash heading hi…

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The Stratford Poltergeist 1:44:16

5d ago1:44:16

1:44:16

In 1850, the quiet town of Stratford, Connecticut was shaken by a bizarre and terrifying haunting that gripped the world’s attention. Reverend Eliakim Phelps and his family were tormented by objects falling from nowhere, cryptic messages, and strange effigies crafted from household items. As the phenomena escalated—turning violent and targeting the…

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Joaquin Buckley, Paul Craig, guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale 58:59

8d ago58:59

58:59

Longtime friend of the show Phoenix Carnevale reprises her esteemed guest co-host duties in Matt Serra’s absence, joining Jim Norton for an episode that features two fighters from this Saturday’s UFC Atlanta card: welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley and light heavyweight veteran Paul Craig. The show opens with Jim and Phoenix reacting to UFC 316…

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33: Scare Bear 28:57

9d ago28:57

28:57

In tonight’s Dead Letter, Kaleb recounts a few paranormal experiences, starting with a childhood memory of a stuffed bear that seemed to turn its head on its own, but for some bizarre reason didn't frighten him. Years later, he experienced a potent wave of fear in a dark basement, reminding Scott of his experience at the Sallie House. Forrest and S…

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Francis Ngannou returning to UFC? Plus UFC 316 recap with Merab, O'Malley, Amanda Nunes + more! 1:03:19

9d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy discuss the possibility of Francis Ngannou returning to UFC, what Eric actually said in his interview, Ngannou's openness to return to UFC, recap UFC 316, discuss their excitement around Amanda Nunes vs Kayla Harrison + more! #UFC #MMA #UFC316 #FrancisNgannou…

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Recapping UFC 316 w/ Bas Rutten, Kayla Harrison's victory lap, guest co-host Din Thomas 1:07:17

10d ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Jim Norton and guest co-host Din Thomas are joined by MMA legend Bas Rutten for a lively recap of UFC 316. Din gives props to Bas for his unique insight into both the streetfighting mindset and high-level martial arts, setting the stage for Bas to break down what stood out most on the card — including how Joshua Van reminds him of a young Max Hollo…

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Joshua Van, Khaos Williams, UFC 316 picks 50:29

15d ago50:29

50:29

With UFC 316 just days away, Matt and Jim welcome two fighters making their second appearances on Unfiltered: rising flyweight Joshua Van and heavy-hitting welterweight Khaos Williams. Kicking things off, Matt finally gets to meet 23-year-old prospect Joshua Van after missing his debut episode — and wastes no time bonding over Bruce Lee movies befo…

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32: Great Balls of Fire 29:34

16d ago29:34

29:34

In tonight’s dead letter, Forrest and Scott read a submission from Misael, who recalls a bizarre childhood encounter involving a blue ball of fire that appeared while he and his sister were playing basketball. The strange sphere, which seemed to be made of stone and engulfed in flames, hovered near them before shooting off toward a neighbor's light…

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Luke Thomas breaks down UFC 316, talks current MMA + Boxing landscape, TKO, UFC, media + more! 1:15:09

16d ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Submit your questions to the show! Luke Thomas joins the fellas to talk about the current state of MMA + Boxing, his thoughts on TKO's attempt to get into boxing, the current media landscape across sport, breaks down UFC 316 and much more! Enjoy! #MMA #UFC #UFC316 #TKO #Boxing Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on y…

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Merab & Din Thomas crash Matt’s 51st bday episode, Ramiz Brahimaj talks 1st-RD submission win 1:01:30

17d ago1:01:30

1:01:30

It’s Matt Serra’s 51st birthday — and what better way to celebrate than with a few surprise guests? Matt correctly guesses Din Thomas as part one of his birthday surprise — but it’s the unexpected call from bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili that really makes his day. Merab joins ahead of his highly anticipated rematch against Sean O’Malley at…

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Erin Blanchfield, Zachary Reese, UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber picks 45:11

22d ago45:11

45:11

After taking Monday off in observance of Memorial Day, Jim and Matt dive right into Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered with two returning guests: 4th-ranked flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield and middleweight finisher Zachary Reese. Erin reflects on bouncing back from her first UFC loss to Manon Fiorot, shares how she’s grown more comfortable …

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31: The Tipping Point 37:00

23d ago37:00

37:00

In tonight’s dead letter, listener Barry talks about the strange phenomenon of table tipping. He recounts an experience from 25 years ago, when he and a friend attempted to raise a heavy coffee table through meditation, with unexpected results. This leads to a larger discussion about EVPs and Forrest shares an anecdote from a recent ghost hunt at a…

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Forrest Griffin talks "Van Wilder" college career, arresting a Juvenile, TUF 1 Memories, UFC + more! 1:41:51

24d ago1:41:51

1:41:51

Submit your questions to the show! Forrest Griffin joins Eric and Randy to discuss his rise to UFC, his favorite TUF 1 memories, going to the University of Georgia for 8 years, being a cop, old training days with Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, the UFC PI + much more! #MMA #UFC #ForrestGriffin #TUF Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get…

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The Pascagoula Abduction with Philip Mantle Part 2 1:57:43

26d ago1:57:43

1:57:43

We are once again joined by investigator Philip Mantle to dive back into the Pascagoula Abduction with Part 2 of our series, peeling back layers of a story that stretches far beyond one night in 1973. While skeptics cite a silent bridgetender, fresh eyewitness accounts —from shipyard workers to families at home — suggest something far stranger was …

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Rolling into UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11 w/ Ffion Davies & William Tackett 1:00:42

29d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

It’s a jiu-jitsu kind of show today! Matt and his jiu-jitsu buddy Jimmy welcome a pair of elite grapplers for their first-ever appearances on UFC Unfiltered in Ffion Davies and William Tackett. Set to headline next Thursday’s UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11, Ffion shares her journey into submission grappling and what it means to ink an exclusive dea…

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Marquel Martin on current state of UFC, TKO boxing, Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury fight + more! 1:57:01

29d ago1:57:01

1:57:01

Submit your questions to the show! Marquel Martin is a former UFC employee, former CAA agent, and former agent to MMA stars like Francis Ngannou, Georges St. Pierre, Yair Rodriguez, Khalil Rountree & Kevin Lee. He discusses the current state of UFC, why athletes get the short-end of the stick in MMA, his new business 3point0 Labs, and the journey w…

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30: The Glowing Visitor 27:05

30d ago27:05

27:05

In tonight’s dead letter, a scientist recounts an eerie experience from his teenage years on Long Island. A self-proclaimed skeptic, he describes waking up one night to see a glowing, humanoid figure in his sister's room. The story takes an even stranger turn when he mentions a family get-together where his sister and father recall their own unsett…

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Jared Gordon’s big win, Julianna Peña talks doubters, Matt vs. YouTuber? 47:11

1M ago47:11

47:11

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two familiar friends of the show: lightweight Jared Gordon and women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña. Fresh off a decisive first-round stoppage win, Jared breaks down the finish and reflects on how his recovery journey has strengthened his mindset inside the cage. A…

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The Pascagoula Abduction with Philip Mantle Part 1 1:47:31

1M ago1:47:31

1:47:31

In October 1973, as the Vietnam War waned and Watergate filled headlines, two friends in Pascagoula, Mississippi—Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker—had an encounter that would shake them for life and baffle the world. While fishing after work, they claimed to be abducted by strange beings from a hovering craft, describing elephant-skinned entities w…

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Yadier Del Valle, Julian Erosa, unpacking UFC 317 announcement 57:18

1M ago57:18

57:18

Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters slated for action at this Saturday’s UFC APEX card. They kick off the show reacting to the just-announced, stacked UFC 317 lineup. Next, Cuban featherweight Yadier Del Valle drops in to share how watching old UFC VHS tapes in Cuba inspired his martial arts journey. He talks about earning his UFC shot on Dana …

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29: The Dog Walker 31:54

1M ago31:54

31:54

In tonight’s dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a listener submission from Karena in Semaphore, Australia, who recounts a puzzling experience during her morning walk. On a bright, hot summer's day, she encountered a man walking 3 dogs. That itself is certainly not unusual, but he was dressed in clothes from another time and he vanished into thin a…

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Aiemann Zahabi, Reinier de Ridder, UFC 315 recap w/ guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis 46:19

1M ago46:19

46:19

With UFC 315 in the books, Jim Norton is joined by by guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites Aiemann Zahabi and Reinier de Ridder on as guest callers. Up first is Zahabi — who calls in just days removed from his impressive unanimous decision win over legend Jose Aldo in Montreal. Aiemann shares how the last…

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The Rhine Institute: Extraordinary Evidence 1:57:20

1M ago1:57:20

1:57:20

This week, we’re heading into the world of parapsychology with a visit to the legendary Rhine Research Center in North Carolina—an institution that’s been quietly pushing the boundaries of the human mind for nearly a century. Founded in the 1930s by J.B. and Louisa Rhine at Duke University, the center has long been a hub for rigorous scientific inq…

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Navajo Stirling, Jasmine Jasudavicius, UFC 315 picks 51:50

1M ago51:50

51:50

Jim Norton and Matt Serra get you ready for UFC with a pair of fighters from this Saturday’s card joining the show. First up is undefeated light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling, making his UFC Unfiltered debut. Stirling shares how his journey from warehouse work to the UFC took shape, and what it’s been like sharpening his game at City Kickbox…

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28: The Wood Sprite 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

In tonight’s dead letter, we dive deep into the woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula with Alicia, an experienced outdoorswoman who encounters a mysterious forest dweller during her hunting trip. As she waits silently, a small, dark form captures her attention—what could it possibly be? Is it a creature of folklore peeking into our world, or just an …

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Megan Olivi and Joe Benavidez talk WEC, UFC, relationship with fighting, UFC 315 + more! 2:21:17

1M ago2:21:17

2:21:17

Submit your questions to the show! Megan Olivi and Joe Benavidez join Eric and Randy to discuss the Iconic WEC years, early UFC fights, Megan's journey in broadcast media, UFC 315 & Joe's complicated relationship with fighting today. Enjoy! #MMA #UFC #JoeBenavidez #MeganOlivi #UFC315 Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus mat…

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Cory Sandhagen, Yair Rodriguez, UFC Des Moines recap 51:32

2M ago51:32

51:32

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered sees Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off a Monday full of fight talk with bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen and featherweight standout Yair Rodriguez. First up, Sandhagen joins the show just days removed from his dominant second-round TKO over Deiveson Figueiredo. He breaks down his performance, shares what clic…

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Previewing UFC Des Moines w/ Miesha Tate, Bo Nickal & Forrest Griffin 1:15:59

2M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Miesha Tate and Bo Nickal drop in for a stacked Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered — with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joining midway through to take the reins on Bo’s interview. Miesha opens up about what it's like balancing motherhood with life in the Octagon during her second UFC stint after stepping away from the sport for nearly five yea…

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27: The Scented Ghost 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

In tonight’s dead letter, we dive into "The Scented Ghost," a story from Buffalo, New York, shared by our listener Cheryl. In her old apartment, she and her boyfriend often noticed a strong, unusual floral scent, which could selectively present itself to either one of them. Things got eerie when Cheryl encountered a mysterious figure one night, lea…

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Johnny Walker used Tinder to learn English, talks UFC run, fatherhood, growing up in Brazil + more! 1:25:57

2M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

Submit your questions to the show! Johnny Walker joins the guys to discuss how fatherhood has reshaped his mentality towards fighting, the viral clip of Anthony Smith saying he broke into his house mid-fight, growing up in Brazil, using Tinder to learn English and more! #MMA #UFC #JohnnyWalker #Tinder #AnthonySmith Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code …

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Chris Gutierrez, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Kansas City recap 42:26

2M ago42:26

42:26

On today’s episode of UFC Unfilfered, Jim and Matt are joined by two victorious bantamweights with very different but equally compelling stories. When Gutierrez hops on, Matt heaps praise on the veteran’s poised jiu-jitsu in in this past Saturday’s split decision win over John Castaneda in Kansas City. Having fought through a broken hand, Chris out…

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The Max Headroom Pirate TV Incident Part 2 2:21:22

2M ago2:21:22

2:21:22

In Part 2 of our series on the Max Headroom Broadcast Signal Interruption, we dig deeper into the analog chaos that unfolded in 1987 Chicago — a surreal, rebellious hijacking that mocked media itself. We explore the investigation, the lingering mystery, and what it says about how we interact with technology, culture, and entertainment today. Who wa…

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Nicolas Dalby, director Gavin O’Connor, Matt Schnell 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Jim and Matt are back with a stacked midweek episode featuring two UFC vets and one of Hollywood’s finest behind the camera. First up, Danish welterweight Nicolas Dalby makes his UFC Unfiltered debut to reflect on his razor-thin split decision loss, the secret to staying fight-ready at 40, and his thoughts heading into a striker’s showdown with Ran…

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26: There's No Place like Gnome 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

In tonight’s dead letter, listener Leah experiences repeated visits from what appear to be gnome-like beings. The visits began after she began practicing Wicca, and thankfully, these mysterious creatures appear to be non-threatening…but persistent. Are they simply hallucinations connected to sleep paralysis, or are they part of the fabric of realit…

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Juilian Erosa on being resilient in the fight game, fighting Paddy Pimblett, Bryce Mitchell + more! 1:34:55

2M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Submit your questions to the show! Julian Erosa joins Eric and Randy to talk about his journey through the fight game. A 42-fight veteran who's been cut and resigned to the UFC three times, Erosa talks about resilience, perseverance and the mental toughness needed to be a fighter. He also discusses his Paddy Pimblett fight, why Bryce Mitchell makes…

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Jean Silva makes BOLD callout, Amanda Nunes talks comeback plans 47:52

2M ago47:52

47:52

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters representing different eras of Brazilian greatness. First, surging featherweight Jean Silva drops in for his Unfiltered debut to discuss his standing as a 145-pound title contender after beginning his unblemished 5-0 UFC tenure with each win coming via stoppage. Silva ref…

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Aaron Pico talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez on preparing for war vs. Ponzinibbio 53:09

2M ago53:09

53:09

Jim and Matt welcome a pair of first-time callers from California as featherweight newcomer Aaron Pico and welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez join the show. To kick things off, the highly-touted Pico discusses his wrestling and boxing roots, early career setbacks, and how the weight of his family’s historic name shapes the fighter—and man—he is …

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25: Knockin' on Devil's Den Door 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

In tonight's dead letter, we explore the eerie experiences of Allie, a PhD candidate from the University of Arkansas, who revisits the hauntingly notorious Devil's Den in the Ozark National Forest. As shared with hosts Scott and Forrest, Allie's research expeditions become unsettling when she feels an unseen presence and hears unexplained banging n…

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Tyron Woodley says "I'll Beat Yo A**" was a Dana White diss track, talks UFC run, Jake Paul + more! 1:14:07

2M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, who talks about his last years in UFC, his love for women in and out of camp, his boxing stint against Jake Paul, the GFL, + much more! Oh, and he also says his rap song "I'll Beat Yo A**" was a diss track to Dana White. #TyronWoodley #UFC #MMA #DanaW…

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Lerone Murphy, Dan Ige, UFC 314 recap 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

Jim and Matt ride the momentum of Saturday’s UFC 314 featherweight fireworks into this Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two intriguing 145-pound guest callers rounding out the episode. First, Lerone Murphy makes his UFC Unfiltered debut just one week after extending his unbeaten record with a statement win over Josh Emmett. The former soccer p…

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The Max Headroom Pirate TV Incident Part 1 2:05:02

2M ago2:05:02

2:05:02

Before streaming and scrolling there was broadcast television—shared signals sent through the air for anyone with an antenna to catch. But when something’s that open, it’s also open to hijacking. In part one of our two-part series, we dig into one of the most bizarre and legendary cases of broadcast piracy: the Max Headroom Incident. On November 22…

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Dominick Reyes, Chase Hooper, UFC 314 picks 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

Today’s UFC Unfiltered episode peels back the layers of UFC 314 with two guests from Saturday’s card in light heavyweight Dominick Reyes and lightweight Chase Hooper. Joining first is Reyes — whose eighth time on the show gets the veteran to reflect on his resurgence after snapping a four-fight skid with back-to-back wins. Dominick discusses the st…

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24: The Shadow Man Who Wasn't There 15:28

2M ago15:28

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In tonight's dead letter, we hear from Jada who encountered a shadowy figure with red eyes on two separate occasions in different locations. The first sighting occurred during a summer church camp, but the second happened years later and was witnessed by her boyfriend, who doesn’t believe in this kind of stuff. Are hauntings tied to people rather t…

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Brad Tavares + Eric Nicksick recap his big win, talk crap to Belal Muhammad + UFC 314 breakdown 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

Submit your questions to the show! Brad Tavares joins Eric Nicksick to discuss his big win last weekend over Gerald Meerschaert, how Eric and Belal Muhammad were talking crap to each other in the corners, tying Michael Bisping's all-time wins record, break down UFC 314 and much more! #MMA #UFC #BelalMuhammad #UFC314 #MichaelChandler Head to MyBooki…

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Brian Ortega, Pat Sabatini, UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy recap 56:10

2M ago56:10

56:10

It’s a featherweight double feature on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as Jim and Matt welcome Brian “T-City” Ortega and Pat Sabatini! Returning for his tenth appearance, Ortega shows off his new-look hair style after donating his famous long locks before discussing how being called out by a victorious Lerone Murphy fits into Brian’s options at b…

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Brad Tavares & Ode’ Osbourne discuss fights on UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy 45:10

3M ago45:10

45:10

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Matt and Jim welcome first-time guest Brad Tavares and returning favorite Ode’ Osbourne ahead of their bouts at UFC Vegas. Jim gets Brad to break down his upcoming matchup against Gerald Meerschaert before discussing the journey that has taken a kid from Hawaii to a record-breaking career. Ode’ sheds light on h…

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23: Unwanted Houseguests 32:06

3M ago32:06

32:06

In tonight’s dead letter, a listener shares her stories of a childhood filled with unexplained phenomena in her family home just outside Toronto. From a mischievous spectral boy seen by the whole family to disembodied voices and a chilling sense of dread, their experiences were chalked up to "ghosts" as a family joke. But the story takes a strange …

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FREE CAIN VELASQUEZ, UFC Mexico City recap, Lebron vs Stephen A Smith, March Madness + more 1:19:58

3M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Submit your questions to the show! On this episode, Eric and Randy react to the Cain Velasquez sentencing, discuss the Lebron vs Stephen A Smith saga, touch on March Madness, recap UFC Mexico City and look ahead to this weekend's APEX card. #UFC #MMA #CainVelasquez #Lebron #MarchMadness -timestamps- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:08 My bookie Ad 0:01:39 Eric’s…

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