Best Josh Hooper Podcasts (2025)

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168 - Secrets of Ancient Nashville, The 3i Atlas, & The Great Squirrel Migration | Ep.168 | Ninjas Are Butterflies x Hardy 1:41:35

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Country music superstar Hardy joins the Ninjas Are Butterflies crew for one of the wildest episodes yet. Together they uncover a hidden side of Nashville that most people have never heard about — a possible ancient conspiracy tied to the Parthenon, the mysterious 3i Atlas, and the Great Squirrel Migration of 1968. Is Music City sitting on secrets o…

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TGIF with Kirsty Webeck, Lewis Hobba and Zoe Coombs Marr 49:27

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Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Kirsty Webeck, Lewis Hobba and Zoe Coombs Marr.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The New Epstein Emails, Pat McAfee and Donald Trump, and the Nico Harrison 'Now They Tell Us.' Plus: NBC’s Cris Collinsworth. 1:37:24

1d ago1:37:24

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss what is in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails, how this information paints journalism, and the Michael Wolff of it all. Next, Bryan and Joel analyze President Trump’s appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, including how the show received him, the topics they covered, and how this interview reflects …

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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Week 10 Reactions: Controversy vs WAS, Campbell Calls Plays and the REAL Story of the Payne Punch 57:27

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In this episode, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown react to the biggest games of Week 10. Amon-Ra breaks down their big win over the Commanders, why he did the "Trump Dance" celebration and what happened between him and Daron Payne. They also discuss what's different with the offense when Dan Campbell is calling the plays and if Jahmyr Gibbs is act…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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MSNBC’s Rebrand, ESPN’s Solitaire Scandal, and James Talarico’s Friends. Plus: The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel 1:11:54

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico’s social media scandal and how the public reaction to this type of news has changed over time. Next, Bryan and David dive into MSNBC’s rebrand as MSNOW and how effective the rebrand rollout has been (10:18). Then, Bryan and David talk about the ESPN Solitaire debacl…

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167 - What's Under the White House, The Evil Alligator King, & Fixing the NBA 1:45:20

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Is there really a secret data center hidden under the White House? What about the Florida legend of the Alligator King, or the shocking NBA fixing scandals that have everyone questioning the game? This week’s episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies dives into all three — blending conspiracy, comedy, and chaos the way only this podcast can. The guys uncov…

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TGIF with Monty Franklin, Bev Killick and Nicolette Minster

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Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Monty Franklin, Bev Killick and Nicolette Minster.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Democrats’ Big Night and ESPN’s New Bookie. Plus: Booger McFarland on Alabama-LSU, Playing Dirty, and More. 1:21:52

9d ago1:21:52

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss everything coming out of election night, including how the big news stations covered it, where Steve Kornacki has gone, how conservatives are coping, and the New York Post’s Mamdani headline. Next, Bryan and Joel dive into ESPN and DraftKings’ new partnership and ESPN Bet being no more (21:47), before …

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Terrion Arnold: His First NFL INT, Relationship with the Saban Family and the Lions' Best Hoopers 1:20:56

11d ago1:20:56

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In this episode, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown are joined by Lions DB Terrion Arnold. Terrion helps break down the Lions loss to the Vikings in Week 9, looks back on his time at Alabama playing under Nick Saban and why he's not a fan of the cold Detroit winters. In addition, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous debate if the NFC North is the toughest divisi…

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Last-Minute Election Stories, Trump Goes on ‘60 Minutes,’ and (Another) White House Reporter Caper 1:10:54

11d ago1:10:54

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and a returning David discuss Dick Cheney’s death by reviewing his relationship to the press (12:20), before diving into last-minute election stories covering the final days of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, California's Prop 50, and a fake Bill de Blasio (33:10). Next, Bryan and David talk about everything that came out o…

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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Doug Mayer: From Mount Washington to Mont Blanc & Back 1:13:30

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In this episode, hosts Andrew Drummond and Matt Hart sit down with writer, Run The Alps founder, and longtime mountain runner Doug Mayer. Doug’s roots run deep in the White Mountains, where early adventures shaped his sense of adventure, curiosity, and community. We trace the arc that led him from Randolph, New Hampshire to Chamonix, France, where …

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166 - The Buga Sphere, Philip K. Dick, and China’s Sunken Mysteries 1:54:44

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Check out AG1, head to https://www.drinkag1.com/NINJAS to get a FREE Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! #ad For a limited time, Tempo is offering our listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF their first box! Go to http://tempomeals.com/ninjas #ad In this episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we dive in…

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TGIF with Suren Jayemanne, Gillian Cosgriff and Oliver Coleman 52:28

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Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Suren Jayemanne, Gillian Cosgriff and Oliver Coleman.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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CBS’s Halloween "Bloodbath" and Michael Jordan as the NBA's Ombudsman. Plus: Vox’s Astead Herndon on Leaving The New York Times and the Future of the Democrats. 1:35:32

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the layoffs at CBS News (0:51) before diving into their thoughts on Michael Jordan’s two appearances on NBC thus far (14:05), the NBA's relationship to storytelling, and what they want from these MJ appearances. Next, Bryan and Joel educate the listeners on Jennifer Welch (28:41), including where she o…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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Michael Pittman Jr: Indy's Unstoppable Offense, Daniel Jones' MVP Campaign and Living Life on a Farm 57:38

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In this episode, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown are joined by Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. They talk about the Colts hot start to the season, why Daniel Jones is "just different" and if anyone can stop Jonathan Taylor. They also discuss Pittman and Amon's time at USC, why he loves living on a farm and the dumbest thing he's ever spent money on. …

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ESPN’s Gamble, CBS and John Dickerson, and Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts 1:13:38

13d ago1:13:38

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by Joel out of the bullpen to dig through everything that has come out of the NBA’s gambling scandal (0:40) before they share their thoughts on how ESPN handled the coverage of that news, who at the worldwide leader should be covering these stories, which former ESPN employees would have covered this in the p…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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165 - Occult Science, Russian Revival, and Disney’s Hidden Past 1:46:55

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In this episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we dive into the twisted intersection of occult science, satanic rituals, and historical cover-ups. From Aleister Crowley’s strange fusion of mysticism and experimentation to a bleeding crucifix revival in Russia that defied explanation, this episode blurs the line between faith, fear, and forbidden knowle…

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TGIF with Dave Hughes, Amy Ruffle and Bronwyn Kuss

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Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Dave Hughes, Amy Ruffle and Bronwyn Kuss.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How Zohran Mamdani Won the Hearts and Minds of the Media (and New York City) 1:00:15

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Bryan and Joel are together in the studio to discuss Zohran Mamdani in the 17th edition of their 25 for 25 series (2:00). They discuss Mamdani as a political phenomenon (6:12), a media phenomenon (21:03), and someone who is signaling generation change (25:55). Later they welcome Eric Lach of The New Yorker, who profiled Mamdani for the magazine. La…

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Merab Dvalishvili eyes fourth title defense, Glover Teixeira on Pereira’s future, UFC 321 picks 49:13

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who returns for his 15th appearance on Unfiltered — just weeks after a whirlwind stretch that saw him defend his title on a Saturday and celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s wedding the very next day. Merab discusses staying hungry now that he’s beaten nearly eve…

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Amik Robertson: Dominant Defense vs Bucs, His Toughest Matchup and His Love for "The Notebook" 1:29:47

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In this episode, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown are joined by Lions DB Amik Robertson. They talk about the lockdown defensive performance on Monday Night Football against the Buccaneers, going up against Justin Jefferson in high school and why "The Notebook" is one of his Top 5 movies of all-time.Afterwards, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous break down No…

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Drew Dober’s victory lap, Canada’s Melissa Croden talks debut win on home soil, UFC Vancouver recap 50:58

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by lightweight knockout artist Drew Dober fresh off his record-setting 10th UFC lightweight KO — a win that came the same weekend he turned 37 years old. Dober opens up about balancing the pressures of a three-fight skid with life as a father to a two-year-old daughter, celebrating the victory with Krispy Kreme,…

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An NBA TV Mega-Preview, Good News About The Washington Post, and Your Favorite NFL Clichés 57:47

18d ago57:47

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An NBA TV Mega-Preview, Good News About The Washington Post, and Your Favorite NFL Clichés Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss the worst response issued by the White House to a reporter's question, some good news about The Washington Post, and issues at Indiana University’s student newspaper (00:35). The two then dig into th…

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164 - Greenland’s Nuclear Secret, Salvia’s Past, and AI’s Future 1:49:57

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In this episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we explore the hidden nuclear bombs buried beneath Greenland, the ancient and dangerous history of salvia, and the rise of AI taking over Hollywood. From Cold War secrets under the ice to mind-altering rituals used for centuries, and the growing power of artificial intelligence in the film industry, this o…

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TGIF with Kirsty Webeck, Mark Humphries and Ivan Aristeguieta 51:57

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Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted this week by the inimitable Lehmo, who’ll be looming over the lectern while Charlie takes a break. This show features special guests including TGIF with Kirsty Webeck, Mark Humphries and Ivan Aristeguieta.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Zohran Mamdani Goes on Fox News, the Great Pentagon Walkout, and Awkward NFL Coach Audio 1:07:04

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the almost entirely unanimous media walkout at the Pentagon after new rules and guidelines were presented to reporters (0:48); Olivia Nuzzi's return, which will now include a book deal (19:52); and Zohran Mamdani's interview with Fox News' Martha MacCallum (26:22). Then they discuss some awkward NFL he…

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Mike Malott & Kevin Holland join ahead of co-main clash, UFC Vancouver picks 57:19

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by both sides of UFC Vancouver’s co-main event — Kevin Holland and Mike Malott — just days before the welterweights step into the Octagon. Mike Malott stops by first to talk about representing Canada once again on home soil. Well aware of the danger Holland presents, he breaks down their matchup and shares what …

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Week 6 Reactions: Lions Lose at Arrowhead, Brian Callahan Fired and Cowboys Collapse AGAIN 52:26

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In this episode, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown react to the craziest games of Week 6. Amon-Ra takes us behind the scenes to the Lions disappointing loss to the Chiefs and why blaming the refs is just an excuse. They also break down the big win for the Buccaneers and the uncertain future for the 49ers. In addition, we break down the most competi…

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Michael Aswell Jr., Bas Rutten, UFC Rio reactions 1:14:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a stacked Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two guests and plenty to unpack after UFC Rio. First, Houston’s own Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show fresh off his first UFC win — a first-round knockout in Rio — to talk about what it felt like silencing the Brazilian crowd, cutting down from 210 pounds in high s…

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Bari Weiss’s Memo, Marc Maron’s Goodbye, and College Football’s Most Interesting Coach 57:18

24d ago57:18

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David are back to discuss Bari Weiss’s memo to her new employees and whether it is threatening. Then they talk about Marc Maron’s farewell podcast with Barack Obama. The two discuss Obama’s social media reluctance and why he isn’t he speaking out more (00:21). They also play the football audio of the week: Indiana …

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163 - NASA’s Occult Roots, Albania’s AI Minister, & Vatican UFO Cover-Up 1:52:47

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Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code [NINJAS] at https://hellotushy.com/NINJAS In this episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we dive into one of the strangest blends of faith, science, and secrecy yet. We uncover why Albania just appointed an official Minister of Artificial Intelligence and what that might say about the fut…

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TGIF with Claire Hooper, Daniel Muggleton and Lena Moon 52:56

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Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Claire Hooper, Daniel Muggleton and Lena Moon.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tom Hooper, Josh Ferenc, & World Mountain Running Championships 1:06:02

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In this episode Andrew Drummond and Matt Hart talk to Tom Hooper and Josh Ferenc about the World Mountain Running Championships. Tom is a long-time race director here in the east who has had a front row seat for the evolution and development of Team USA and the Worlds. Josh an educator and who was an athlete on previous Worlds teams. This year he t…

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Jen Psaki on the Democrats and the Future of MSNBC. Plus, Paul Finebaum vs. ESPN and the End of LeBron’s Media Headlock 1:31:37

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel cover LeBron’s “big” news, Paul Finebaum a week after his OutKick interview, yet another Bill Belichick story out of UNC, and a bizarre Katie Porter interview (0:45). Then Joel and Bryan talk with MSNBC's Jen Psaki about the Democratic Party, how politicians can effectively communicate their message, modernizi…

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Montel Jackson talks high-stakes co-main vs. Figueiredo, UFC Rio predictions 45:15

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a new Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered with bantamweight contender #15 Montel Jackson, who joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Rio. Reflecting on his journey from wrestling to the world of mixed martial arts, Montel discusses how watching…

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Week 5 in Review: Detroit Dominance in Cincy, End of the Undefeateds and Cam Ward's CRAZY First Win 1:19:45

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In this episode, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown look at the crazy slate that was Week 5. Amon-Ra gives you the inside scoop on the Lions dominant win over the Bengals and explains why Jared Goff is never seen as an MVP favorite. They also react to the Eagles and Bills getting their first loss as well as break down the crazy comeback from the Tit…

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Bubba's Backyard Ultra 2025 Recap 1:11:49

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Our 2025 Bubba's wrap up podcast goes off the rails but resumes control 00:14:30 into it. Good times with Monte McIndoe and Russell Grant on this one. Show Notes: Bubba's Backyard Ultra Event Page Lukas Janulitas (Strava) Aaron Copelaned (Strava) Erica Notini (Strava)By Run The Whites

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Edmen Shahbazyan, Yousri Belgaroui, UFC 320 takeaways 1:01:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the week with a pair of middleweights at very different points in their UFC journeys. First, Edmen Shahbazyan joins the show fresh off his third win of 2025 to break down his first-round knockout at UFC 320, share what’s changed in his mindset since joining Xtreme Couture, and explain why he believes his best days…

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Bari Weiss’s First Day at CBS, Reporting on Mark Sanchez, and the GOAT-dom of Chris Berman 1:05:22

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162 - Egypt Destroys Holy Site, Australian UFO Base, & Bermuda Triangle 1:51:01

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In this episode of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we dig into the mysterious and the controversial. First, we unpack the desecration of St. Catherine’s Cathedral in Egypt and the global debate over preserving sacred sites. From there we trace the strange origins of the Bermuda Triangle and explore why this patch of ocean has fascinated and terrified sailo…

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TGIF with Dave O’Neil, Nicolette Minster and Nat Harris 53:02

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Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Dave O’Neil, Nicolette Minster and Nat Harris.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Bubba's Preview 2025 49:15

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Bubba's Backyard Ultra Preview - another year, another stacked field. Russell Grant joins race directors Monte McIndoe and Andrew Drummond to chat about the upcoming event. All info can be found here: https://whitemountainski.co/pages/bubbas-backyard-ultraBy Run The Whites

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Jeff Garmire & the Appalachian Trail 1:04:22

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In this episode, Andrew Drummond and Matt Hart talk to Jeff Garmire about his recent record run on the Appalachian Trail. Traveling southbound from Mount Katahdin, Maine, to Springer Mountain, Georgia he finished his self-supported record on September 21, 2025, covering the entire 2,189 mile trail, with 465,000 feet of elevation gain, in 45 days an…

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The Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates Showdown, Floating Paul Finebaum for Senate, and the Meaning of Kamala’s Book Sales 1:20:53

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel take a deep dive into the spirited discussion between Ezra Klein and Ta-Nehisi Coates centered on their disagreements about Charlie Kirk and some of his eulogists (1:27). Then they discuss the unexpected news that ESPN's Paul Finebaum is considering running as a Republican senator for Alabama, the numbers for …