Best JDM Media Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. #3599: UFC results, Rob Font & Jon Anik join the show, more 1:37:05

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On Episode 3,599, the guys recapped UFC France and had two interviews. First was Jon Anik, who will be calling the Canelo Vs Crawford fight, and second was Rob Font, who will be fighting on the UFC Noche card.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3598: UFC Paris preview with guests Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, more 1:31:32

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On Episode 3,598, the guys welcome five guests and all of them are on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 258 card in Paris as Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, Benoit Saint Denis, Mauricio Ruffy and Brad Tavares join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3597: JDM vs Makachev, Frankie Edgar interview, McGrillen vs Loughran join the show, more 1:06:37

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On Episode 3,597, the guys talked with Frankie Edgar, who be fighting for BKFC. They also had an interview with two fighters who will be facing each other, Lewis McGrillen and Caolan Loughran.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3596: DWCS wrap up, Eric Nicksick & Modestas Bukauskas Interviews, more 1:14:49

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On Episode 3,596, the guys had a slow week with no major events. They went over the news and had two guests., Modestas Bukauskas and Eric Nicksick.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3595: UFC & PFL review, Paul Hughes Interview, more 57:41

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On Episode 3,595, the guys had two cards to go over, PFL and UFC. They also had a guest, Paul Hughes, join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3594: UFC & PFL preview, Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang Interviews, more 54:32

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On Episode 3,594, the guys had a UFC and PFL card to cover. They also had the main event fighters from UFC China, Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3593: UFC 319 recap, PFL results, Fabian Edwards Interview, more 1:04:31

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On Episode 3,593, the guys recapped UFC and PFL events. They also had a guest, Fabian Edwards, who is main eventing the next PFL card.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3592: UFC & PFL preview, Anthony Hernandez interview, more 1:10:42

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On Episode 3,592, the guys had a big PPV to go over, as well as the PFL finals. They also had an interview with Anthony Hernandez.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3591: UFC Results, How Good is Anthony Hernandez, Alfie Davis & Brendan Fehr interviews, more 1:34:53

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On Episode 3,591, the guys recapped the UFC event and had two interviews, Alfie Davis & Brendan Fehr.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3590: UFC Preview, Payton Talbott & Kieth Jardine Interviews, more 1:44:29

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On Episode 3,590, the guys had a UFC preview and two guests. Payton Talbott, who had a new Immortals card coming out, and they talked about his fight career. Kieth Jardine also came on the show to promote his new movie, witch he wrote and directed.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3589: PFL Results, UFC Fight Night Results, Malcolm Wellmaker & Angela Hill Interviews, more 1:17:05

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On Episode 3,589, the guys had two cards to go over, UFC Fight Night and a PFL championship. They also had two interviews, Malcolm Wellmaker and Angela Hill.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Season 6 Midseason Update 4:59

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A quick update from the Krewe on a short release break & things to come! Big things poppin' with the Krewe!! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherev…

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Ep. #3588: PFL & UFC preview, Conor McGregor is back in the testing pool, Loopy Godinez Interview, more 58:35

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On Episode 3,588, the guys welcomed Loopy Godinez onto the show, and discussed all the major storylines.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3587: UFC review, Ben Askren comes home, Jesus Pinedo Interview, more 1:10:25

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On Episode 3,587, the guys had UFC to recap and also had a guest, Jesus Pinedo.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3586: UFC Preview, Hulk Hogan passed away, Eryk Anders Interview, more 1:16:00

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On Episode 3,586, the guys had a UFC card to preview, tons of fight announcements and an interview with Eryk Anders.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3585: UFC & PFL recap, Reiner de Ridder interview, more 1:12:24

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On Episode 3,585, the guys had a big PPV to unpack and their guest was Reiner de Ridder, who fights this weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3584: UFC Preview, UFC White House talk, Steve Garcia Interview, more 1:23:08

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On Episode 3,584, UFC 318 is almost here so the guys covered the ins-and-outs of the card. They also had a guest, Steve Garcia, who just beat Calvin Kattar.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3583: UFC recap, Dana White helped Ben Askren, Roman Dolidze Interview, more 1:08:39

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On Episode 3,583, the guys had a great card to recap. They also had a guest, Roman Dolidze, who is fighting Fluffy Hernandez.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Social Media & Perceptions of Japan 48:54

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Jenn and Doug dive into how social media shapes global perceptions of Japan—both the good and the misleading. From viral content to common myths, they explore what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and why it matters. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check…

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Ep. #3582: UFC Nashville preview, Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez interviews, more 1:15:05

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On Episode 3,582, the guys look ahead to UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville, Tenn., and talk the latest news in MMA, including reaction to Ben Askren speaking for the first time since his double lung transplant. The fellas also welcome Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez to the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3581: Jon Jones is back in the testing pool, possibility of White House hosting UFC fights, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen interviews, more 1:15:53

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On Episode 3,581, the guys had two guests, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. No UFC this past week so they took a stab at the news.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Shochu 101 ft. Christopher Pellegrini 57:21

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Think you know Japanese alcohol? Think again. In this episode, the Krewe dives into shochu — Japan’s most beloved distilled spirit that somehow still flies under the radar outside the country. We sit down with Christopher Pellegrini, founder of Honkaku Spirits and one of the world’s leading voices on shochu, to break it all down. Whether you're new…

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Ep. #3580: Topuria wants to embarrass Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker & Joe Pyfer interviews, more 1:09:35

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On Episode 3,580, the guys had two interviews, Joe Pyfer and Dan Hooker. They hit all the news as well.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3579: UFC 317 review, Brandon Moreno & Paddy Pimblett Interviews, more 59:12

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On Episode 3,579, the guys had a huge card to recap from this past weekend and had two guests join the show, Paddy Pimblett and Brandon Moreno.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Being Vegan in Japan ft. Leonore of itadakihealthy 59:43

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Thinking of going vegan in Japan? This week, the Krewe chats with Leonore of itadakihealthy about navigating the unique challenges of being vegan in Japan. From hidden ingredients and dining tips to nutrition and travel advice, Leonore shares practical insights for plant-based living in & traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun. ------ About the Kr…

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Ep. #3578: UFC 317 preview, Jon Jones is his own worst enemy, more 57:11

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On Episode 3,578, the guys previewed international fight week, covered all the bases, and gave a few updates on Jon Jones.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3577: Jon Jones retires, UFC & PFL results, Fabian Edwards Interview, more 1:22:40

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On Episode 3,577, the guys had two cards to unpack, huge breaking news to go over, and an interview with Fabian Edwards.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Japanese Soccer on the World Stage ft. Dan Orlowitz 42:35

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In Part 2 of our Japanese soccer series, journalist Dan Orlowitz returns to help us explore how Japan’s soccer scene is making waves across the globe! We dive into Samurai Blue’s international success, Japanese players shining abroad, and the flow of global talent into the J.League. Plus — how can fans outside Japan actually watch the matches? We’v…

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Ep. #3576: Conor McGregor punches another person, UFC & PFL preview, Phil Davis Interview, more 1:11:49

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On Episode 3,576, the guys had two cards to go over with PFL and UFC. They spoke to Phil Davis, who has his next match up and has also filed a lawsuit against the UFC.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3575: UFC Atlanta recap, Kevin Lee & Marcus McGhee interviews, more 1:24:32

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On Episode 3,575, the guys interview Kevin Lee, who headlines PFL World Tournament 6. Also, Marcus McGhee joins the show to talk about his recently booked UFC fight against Petr Yan. The fellas also recap what went down at UFC on ESPN 69 over the weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3574: UFC & PFL preview, Joshua Van, Mario Bautista and Jeremy Lukau join the show, more 1:26:32

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On Episode 3,574, the guys talked about this weekend’s fight card. They also talked to Mario Bautista, who had a big win over Patchy Mix. Joshua Van is stepping in for Manel Kape, he talked to the guys as well. Lastly, they spoke to Jeremy Luchau, who is promoting his 100th show and they also asked him about some of his fighters that are on the iri…

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Ep. #3573: UFC PPV recap, Jesus Pinedo Interview, more 1:10:06

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On Episode 3,573, the guys had a huge PPV to cover, that was the focus of the show. They also spoke to Jesus Pineda who will fight Gabriel Bragga in PFL this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Meet the J.League ft. Dan Orlowitz 59:37

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The Krewe is kicking off a 2-part series on Japanese soccer! In Part 1, journalist Dan Orlowitz joins the Krewe to break down Japan’s domestic soccer scene — the J.League. From league structure and top teams to standout players making waves right now, this episode is your perfect deep dive into the beautiful game, Japan-style. Whether you're new to…

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Ep. #3572: UFC PPV preview, Jon Jones still acting retired, Maycee Barber speaks out, more 48:42

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On Episode 3,572, the focus was the upcoming mega PPV this weekend. The guys promoted the watch-along and covered all the angles.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3571: UFC results, Main Event is cancelled, John Wood & Miranda Maverick Interviews, more 1:24:55

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On Episode 3,571, the guys had a UFC event to cover and also welcomed two guests onto the show, Coach John Wood & Miranda Maverick.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill 54:42

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Ever wondered what it’s like to study Japanese in Japan? This week, the Krewe sits down with Langston Hill — administrator at a Tokyo-based language school and Japanese language content creator — to dive into opportunities to learn in Japan via dedicated Japanese language schools. We explore the benefits of language schools, how they compare to tra…

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Ep. #3570: UFC preview, Jon Anik interview, Tatsuro Taira interview, more 1:01:32

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On Episode 3,570, the UFC is back so the guys previewed the card and then they were joined by Jon Anik to talk about some of the big PPVs coming up. Lastly, they spoke to Tatsuro Taira, who will be taking on Amir Albazi.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3569: Mario Bautista & Sergio Pettis interviews, Merab wants to fight in Mexico, more 1:23:38

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On Episode 3,569, the guys had two guests join the show. The first was Mario Bautista, who will now be facing Patchy Mix. The second guest was PFL’s Sergio Pettis. No major MMA so they did the interviews and hit the news.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Expo 2025: Japan on the World Stage ft. Sachiko Yoshimura 48:14

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The Krewe gets an exclusive inside look at Expo 2025 Osaka with Sachiko Yoshimura, the Director General of Public Relations & Promotion! We dive into the massive planning behind the event, Japan’s rich history with World Expos, what to expect at the event, best times to travel, & of course... the story behind the viral mascot, Myaku-Myaku! A must-l…

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Ep. #3568: Jake Shields involved in fight on Russian TV show, UFC wins two Emmys, Pat Militech begins his prison time, more 49:02

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On Episode 3,568, the guys had a lot to talk about and gave their takes on the status of the HW division and other news in the MMA world.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3567: UFC results, Patchy Mix is a UFC fighter, Vicente Luque & Beneil Dariush interviews, more 1:33:59

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On Episode 3,567, the guys went over the UFC results and had two interviews, Vicente Luque & Beneil Dariush.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Rakugo: Comedy on a Cushion ft. Katsura Sunshine 59:10

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Season 6 kicks off with laughter, tradition, and international flair! The Krewe sits down with Katsura Sunshine, a Canadian-born rakugo performer bringing Japan’s 400-year-old comedic storytelling art to audiences around the world. In this episode, we explore what makes rakugo so unique, how Sunshine became one of the few non-Japanese rakugo-ka, an…

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Ep. #3566: Islam vacates the Lightweight Belt, Beneil Dariush Vs Renato Moicano, more 56:03

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On Episode 3,566, the guys talked about a massive rush of news from Dana White, which was the focus of today’s show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3565: UFC results, Cejudo and Covington get into it, more 51:58

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On Episode 3,565, the guys unpacked this past weekend's UFC PPV card and all of the stories coming out of it.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Season 6 超超超大盛 GIGAMAX Preview 15:28

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LET THEM COOK! Over the last 5 months, the Krewe has been hard at work cooking up a massive Season 6 line-up. While the main course will begin being served on May 16, how about an appetizer? Just like the carb-loaded instant yakisoba, this preview is CHOU CHOU CHOU Gigamax packed with sneak peeks at what's to come in Season 6. Some snippets include…

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Ep. #3564: UFC 315 breakdown, Sam Alvey interview, more 1:29:37

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On Episode 3,564, the guys had a big PPV to go over for this weekend and talked about all the storylines going into it. They also interviewed Sam Alvey.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3563: UFC review, PFL review, Gilbert Burns Interview, Paul Hughes Interview, more 1:40:25

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On Episode 3,563, the guys reviewed this weekend’s UFC card and had two interviews as well, Gilbert Burns and Paul Hughes.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3562: UFC preview, PFL talk, Malcolm Wellmaker interview, Dan Ige interview, more 1:27:56

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On Episode 3,562, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend. They also had two interviews. The first guest was Dan Ige, who wants to fight Pitbull. The second guest was Malcolm Wellmaker, who just got a viral KO.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3561: UFC Results, is Ian Garry belt worthy, Phil Davis Interview, more 1:25:29

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On Episode 3,561, the guys had the UFC in KC to cover and also spoke to PFL headliner Phil Davis.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3560: UFC Preview, Cub Swanson Interview, Richie Miranda Interview, more 1:34:20

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On Episode 3,560, the UFC is back so the guys covered that and the other storylines from the big names in our sport. They also had two guests join the show. First was Cub Swanson, who came on and gave us an update on where he is at, says he’s 60/40 in favor of retirement. Next was Richie Miranda, who just won a belt at LFA and gave the guys his cas…