Best Mario Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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

6m ago1:29:37

1:29:37

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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Coffee Shop 27:19

24h ago27:19

27:19

This is a crime of the soul.By Mario Rodriguez, Joshua Benjamin

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Idiots Alley part 1 26:21

24h ago26:21

26:21

Most of life is suffering and work… and then the few moments of beauty.By Mario Rodriguez, Joshua Benjamin

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Route 66 26:26

1d ago26:26

26:26

We’re building our universe.By Mario Rodriguez, Joshua Benjamin

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Sano 40:23

1d ago40:23

40:23

It’s a wave of consequence.By Mario Rodriguez, Joshua Benjamin

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Trailer Park 27:05

2d ago27:05

27:05

All there is is words.By Mario Rodriguez, Joshua Benjamin

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

3d ago1:40:25

1:40:25

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

7d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

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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Upcycling and Upskilling With AI: Goodwill's Steve Preston 26:37

9d ago26:37

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Many of us know Goodwill Industries International as a retailer that accepts and resells donated goods. What the average consumer may not know is that the nonprofit takes in over 5 billion pounds of goods each year — and not all of it can be resold. For those unwanted or unviable items, the organization can either look into recycling or upcycling, …

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

10d ago1:25:29

1:25:29

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

14d ago1:34:20

1:34:20

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…

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Ep. #3559: DDP may be injured, WrestleMania had a UFC presence, PFL results, Miesha Tate Interview, more 1:14:36

17d ago1:14:36

1:14:36

On Episode 3,559, the guys welcomed Miesha Tate onto the show and discussed her upcoming fight. There was no UFC event this weekend but there was WrestleMania, whch had a UFC presence.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3558: Michael Chandler puts out a statement, Yair Rodriguez thinks he’s next, more 1:13:58

20d ago1:13:58

1:13:58

On Episode 3,558, only PFL is going this week but a ton of storylines to cover out there, so they hit those pretty hard.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Overcoming AI Hallucinations: Truist’s Chandra Kapireddy 33:39

23d ago33:39

33:39

In today’s episode, Chandra Kapireddy, head of generative AI, machine learning, and analytics at Truist, delves into the evolving landscape of AI with a particular focus on how GenAI tools reshape the way Truist and similar organizations must navigate model risk management and regulations. GenAI is more versatile than traditional AI, he notes, yet …

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Ep. #3557: UFC 314 review, PFL review, Impa Kasanganay Interview, more 1:15:34

24d ago1:15:34

1:15:34

On Episode 3,557, the guys had a big UFC card that they recapped a ton of stuff on. Their guest was Impa Kasanganay, who fights in the main event of PFL this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3556: UFC 314 preview, PFL preview, Aaron Pico signs with the UFC, more 1:08:53

27d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

On Episode 3,556, UFC 314 is upon us, so the guys broke that down and all the storylines. They also talked a little PFL and GFL.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3555: UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1 recaps, Josh Rettinghouse interview, more 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

On Episode 3,555, George and Goze recap UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1, as well as look ahead to UFC 314, and they welcomed Josh Rettinghouse to the show, who will be fighting Leandro Higo at 2025 PFL 2 this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3554: PFL preview, Roman Dolidze Interview, more 1:09:41

1M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

On Episode 3,554, the guys discussed PFL tonight, UFC this weekend, and covered all the new matchups announced. They also had an interview with UFC middleweight Roman Dolidze, who wanted to address his situation in the division and the people responding to his call outs.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Speed, Ease, and Expertise With AI: Lenovo’s Linda Yao 31:59

1M ago31:59

31:59

Linda Yao, chief operating officer and head of strategy for Lenovo’s Strategy, Solutions, and Services Group and vice president of hybrid cloud and AI solutions, joins us to explain the organization’s transition from technology product company to managed services provider. It’s now helping organizations with the change management required to implem…

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Ep. #3553: UFC Results, Dan Hardy interview, Jesus Pinedo interview, more 1:45:36

1M ago1:45:36

1:45:36

On Episode 3,553, the guys recapped UFC in Mexico and talked all the storylines coming out. They also had two guests join the show, PFL commentator Dan Hardy and fighter Jesus Pinedo.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3552: UFC preview, Ryan Bader leaves PFL, Kelvin Gastelum Interview, more 51:56

1M ago51:56

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On Episode 3,552, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend and welcomed Kelvin Gastelum onto the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3551: UFC results, Cain Velasquez sentencing, Mario Bautista Interview, more 1:13:40

1M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

On Episode 3,551, the guys recapped the UFC event and talked about Cain Velasquez getting his sentence. They also had interviewed Mario Bautista, who will be facing Marlon Vera.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3550: UFC preview, Jon Anik Interview, Kenny Cross Interview, more 1:29:57

2M ago1:29:57

1:29:57

On Episode 3,550, the guys previewed this weekend's UFC card and had two guests, UFC commentator Jon Anik & XFC headliner and prospect Kenny Cross. They also went over the news hits.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Reskilling the Workforce With AI: Harvard Business School’s Raffaella Sadun 30:02

2M ago30:02

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Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun’s research has historically focused on digital reskilling. Now, rapid technological changes — like AI — are reshaping the nature of work. Raffaella’s research has explored how AI might empower those with intermediate expertise, such as store managers and blue-collar workers, to become more efficient…

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Ep. #3549: UFC results, RDR Interview, Conor McGregor at the White House, Demetrious Johnson Interview, more 1:28:18

2M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

On Episode 3,549, the guys went over the UFC card from this past weekend, discussed all the news that came out of the event, and had two guests join the show: Reinier de Ridder & Demetrious Johnson.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3548: RDR vs Bo Nickal, Marc Montoya Interview, Chidi NJokouani interview, more 1:43:54

2M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

On Episode 3,548, the guys previewed this weekend’s card and also had an interview with Marc Montoya, the head coach of Factory X, and Chidi Njokouani, who fights this weekend. Lots of other stories broke as well.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3547: Fallout from UFC 313, Josh Thomson interview, more 1:35:28

2M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

On Episode 3,547, the guys went over the big PPV from this weekend and all of the storylines coming out of UFC 313. They also talked to Josh Thomson, who came on and talked about that state of MMA today.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3546: UFC PPV Preview, Eric Nicksick Interview, more 1:18:00

2M ago1:18:00

1:18:00

On Episode 3,546, the guys went over the big UFC PPV coming up this weekend, promoted the watch along and also talked to Eric Nicksick.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Feed Drop: How AI Will Change Your Job: MIT’s David Autor 40:18

2M ago40:18

40:18

Today’s episode is a bonus drop from our friends over at the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast. We’ll back in two weeks for Season 11 of Me, Myself, and AI. David Autor, the Daniel (1972) and Gail Rubinfeld Professor, Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow in MIT’s Department of Economics, says that AI is “not like a calculator where you just punch in the numb…

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Ep. #3545: UFC results, Danny Sabatello Interview, more 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

On Episode 3,545, the guys welcome Danny Sabatello onto the show. They also started promoting and going over this coming weekend’s PPV.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3544: UFC preview, Mairon Santos Interview, more 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

On Episode 3,544, the guys previewed this weekend’s card and went over all of the news bits in MMA. They also interviewed TUF winner Mairon Santos.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3543: UFC Seattle recap, Danny Barlow interview, more 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

On Episode 3,543, the guys recapped the UFC Fight Night 252 card from this past weekend where controversy surrounded Henry Cejudo's technical decision loss to Song Yadong. They also welcomed Danny Barlow to the show ahead of his UFC Fight Night 253 fight. And more!By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3542: UFC preview, Dana White announces big fights, Aaron Pico interview, more 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

On Episode 3,542, the guys welcome Aaron Pico onto the show. They also previewed the UFC Seattle card and went over all the breaking news Dana White released.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Monetizing Data With AI: MIT CISR's Barb Wixom 34:31

3M ago34:31

34:31

Barbara Wixom, principal research scientist at MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), draws on 30 years of research in this bonus episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast. She believes data monetization is the key to enterprise success with AI and breaks down why. With hosts Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh, Barb details case …

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Ep. #3541: UFC Results, Kade Ruotolo Interview, Jason Jackson Interview, more 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

On Episode 3,541, the guys recapped the UFC event and had two interviews, Jason Jackson of PFL and Kade Ruotolo of ONE.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3540: UFC Fight Night 251 preview, Paul Hughes Interview, Burt Watson Interview, more 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

On Episode 3,540, the guys had two guests join the show. The first was Paul Hughes, who just came off of an epic fight with Usman Nurmagomedov. The next guest was Burt Watson, who came by to promote his book and talk a little about his fight with cancer. They also talked a little UFC Fight Night 251.…

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Ep. #3539: UFC results, Jake Paul vs Boxing, Khaos Williams Interview, more 47:25

3M ago47:25

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On Episode 3,539, the guys had a PPV to recap. They covered the storylines out of there and then had an interview with UFC Welterweight Khaos Williams.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3538: UFC 312 preview, Jasmine Jasudavicius interview, more 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

On Episode 3,538, the guys previewed the UFC 312 pay-per-view. Lots of fights have been cancelled. They also had an interview with jasmine Jasudavicius.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Tackling Injuries With AI: The NFL's Jeff Miller 30:37

3M ago30:37

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Jeff Miller moved from a career in government to focus on the health and safety of NFL players. Due to the nature of their sport, they are more prone to injuries, including concussions, than other professional athletes. By leveraging the game’s unique elements, such as the volume of cameras filming on-field activities, the NFL can gather large data…

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Ep. #3537: UFC review, Bryce Mitchell Comments, Conor McGregor Comments, Marc Ratner interview, more 1:25:39

3M ago1:25:39

1:25:39

On Episode 3,537, the focus was this weekend’s UFC card but they also had to address the vile comments from Bryce Mitchell and Conor McGregor. Lastly, their guest was UFC Hall of Famer, Marc Ratner.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3536: UFC preview, Jake Paul takes a shot at MMA, Michael Chandler Interview, Ben Rothwell Interview, more 1:27:32

3M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

On Episode 3,536, the UFC is back so they guys previewed that card. They also had a couple of interviews. UFC Lightweight, Michael Chandler and BKFC HW Champion, Ben Rothwell join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3535: BKFC results, GFL had their draft, Kevin Lee interview, more 1:15:58

3M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

On Episode 3,535, the guys talked PFL, GFL and BKFC. They also had Kevin Lee on.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3534: Islam has hand repaired, RDR & Belal Muhammad interviews, more 1:17:57

3M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

On Episode 3,534, the guys had two guests. UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad and UFC Middleweight, Reiner de Ridder both join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3533: UFC 311 review, Chris Wiedan retires, more 1:07:31

4M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

On Episode 3,533, the guys went over the first PPV of the year. They recapped the madness before, during and after UFC 311.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3532: UFC Preview, RIP Bellator, Rob Font interview, more 1:25:52

4M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

On Episode 3,532, the guys have the first UFC PPV of the year coming up so we previewed that and had a guest, Rob Font, who will be fighting Dominick Cruz.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3531: UFC Results, Khabib gets kicked off a plane, Sean Woodson interview, more 1:16:28

4M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

On Episode 3,531, the guys guest was Sean Woodson. They spoke to him and also started to preview the PPV for this weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3530: Fights are back, Brendan Allen & Steve Garcia interviews, more 1:44:17

4M ago1:44:17

1:44:17

On Episode 3,530, the guys had two guests, Brendan Allen and Steve Garcia. They finally had some fights to cover as well.By MMA Junkie Radio

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How a 160-Year-Old Startup Uses AI: The Heineken Company’s Ronald den Elzen 28:54

4M ago28:54

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After trying his luck at the stock market, Ronald den Elzen, pursued a career in technology leadership instead. Today, as the chief technology and digital officer of The Heineken Company, he encourages his team to think about the legacy beverage company as a 160-year-old startup with global scale, operating with multiple brands in more than 80 mark…

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Ep. #3529: Things we want to see in 2025, Youssef Zalal Interview, Reinier de Ridder Interview, more 1:07:43

4M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

On Episode 3,529, the guys had two guests, Youssef Zalal and Reinier de Ridder. They interviewed them and covered all the stories out there.By MMA Junkie Radio