Best Mark Sutter Podcasts (2025)

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Vince Russo, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Alfie Davis, Winged C, McGregor x Khabib rivalry renewed, On The Nose, more 4:09:45

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1h ago4:09:45

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the final show before Thanksgiving by acknowledging the Uncrowned team, before answering your On The Nose questions, with topics including Khabib Nurmagomedov’s NFT launch, Conor McGregor and Khabib’s war of words over the NFTs, Ilia Topuria’s inactivity, Ian Machado Garry’s brash personality, and more (33:39). Wrestling leg…

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Episode 257 - Anakin Skywalker OR Luke Skywalker: Who is the True Hero of Star Wars? (Live from Fan X 2025) 51:37

2h ago51:37

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Anakin Skywalker and his son Luke were instrumental in the events of the Star Wars galaxy. They were both powerful Jedi Masters whose heroic actions and decisions led to the return of the Jedi, but they also nearly led to the dark side forever dominating the galaxy. Both made the ultimate sacrifice to save those they cared about and other galactic …

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"Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki + "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas 36:32

19h ago36:32

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This episode features "Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki (©2025 by Besty Aoki) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas (©2025 by Sharang Biswas) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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414: Interview: Talking 'Revenge of the Sith' 20th Anniversary with Matthew Stover and Tom Hoeler! 53:54

4h ago53:54

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Tarkin's Top Shelf brings back author Matthew Stover and Random House Worlds Senior Editor Tom Hoeler to discuss the Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. This episode centers on the anniversary edition's creative process, enduring legacy, and ongoing influence on Star Wars literature. Help us spread the word about the sho…

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Shavkat Rakhmonov, Arman Tsarukyan returns!, Carlos Prates, Renato Moicano, Devin Haney, Ben Whittaker, more 3:34:10

1d ago3:34:10

3:34:10

Ariel Helwani begins the show by speaking to UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov, who discusses the difficulty of returning from a knee injury that required surgery, going into the Ian Machado Garry bout injured, being cleared to return early next year, being willing to fight again to prove he’s the No. 1 contender, believing he’s the hard…

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Arman Tsarukyan, Ian Machado Garry, Tyron Woodley, Nakisa Bidarian, UFC Qatar & massive weekend reaction 3:52:37

3d ago3:52:37

3:52:37

Ariel Helwani begins the show with a recap of UFC Qatar, including a debate with The Boys in the Back about whether Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry should be next for the respective champions of their divisions (04:30). Garry then joins the show to break down his win over Belal Muhammad, discussing his takedown defense, the controversial eye-…

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Dracula, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, Gill Man, and The Mummy in Fred Dekker's THE MONSTER SQUAD 1:53:43

3d ago1:53:43

1:53:43

As we continue our IN DA KLERB WE ALL MONSTERS triple feature, we’re stocking up on silver bullets and garlic pizza to meet an ‘80s take on the Universal Monsters in THE MONSTER SQUAD, starring Andre Gower, Tom Noonan, Duncan Regehr, Ryan Lambert, Jon Gries, Ashley Bank, Leonardo Cimino, Brent Chalem, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Mary Ellen Trainor,…

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UFC Qatar Post-Fight Show: Arman steamrolls Hooker, Garry dominates Belal; full card reaction 1:05:45

5d ago1:05:45

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Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to UFC Qatar, kicking things off with Arman Tsarukyan’s second-round submission of Dan Hooker (5:00). Next, the guys debate whether Ian Machado Garry’s decision win over Belal Muhammad in the co-main event is enough to earn him a title shot against pound-for-pound nu…

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Arman Tsarukyan headbutts Dan Hooker?! Who's next for Ilia Topuria? Jake-Joshua presser reaction | The Craic 1:12:20

6d ago1:12:20

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The Craic returns with its usual trifecta: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back to get you ready for the weekend in combat sports. To kick off the show, the guys break down UFC Qatar’s main event: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker (1:21). They also dig into the co-main event: Ian Machado Garry vs. Belal Muhammad, and discuss the …

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Kamaru Usman can't be next for Islam Makhachev, can he? Belal Muhammad's wild comments, UFC Qatar preview | The Boys in the Back 2:15:59

6d ago2:15:59

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show with news and notes, including a UFC Qatar shakeup (01:22), Ryan Garcia's next fight (02:55), and a wild media day comment by Belal Muhammad (05:18). Then, they breakdown the welterweight title picture and the recent momentum behind Kamaru Usman (13:41), before previewing UFC Qatar top to bottom (23:00). Final…

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Conor & Nigel Benn, Kyle Daukaus and Frank Smith in studio, David Otunga, Fatima Kline, Kamaru Usman doesn't deserve title shot 3:56:31

6d ago3:56:31

3:56:31

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by celebrating the anniversaries of Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua and Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez, two epic fights that took place on the same night in 2011 (02:30). UFC strawweight contender Fatima Kline makes her show debut on the heels of her victory over Angela Hill at UFC 322, breaking down the win, refle…

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413: Talking 'Star Wars: Master of Evil' with Adam Christopher 58:25

6d ago58:25

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Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to have author Adam Christopher back on the show to talk about his new Star Wars novel, 'Master of Evil.' In this episode, Mark and Becca catch up with Adam for the first time since Star Wars Celebration Anaheim and chat about the creative process behind Star Wars: Master of Evil. Before diving into the main discussion…

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Tony Khan FINALLY in studio, Valentina Shevchenko in studio, On The Nose, news & notes 3:47:50

8d ago3:47:50

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a look at the first faceoff between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker and reaction to Joaquin Buckley’s message to Islam Makhachev (03:19). UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko joins Ariel in-studio to break down her big win against Zhang Weili at UFC 322, reflect on the early days of her career, di…

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UFC 322 aftermath, Dillon Danis brawl, Jake vs. Joshua official, John Kavanagh & Cesar Gomezlince in studio, Bo Nickal, Benoit Saint-Denis, Ethyn Ewing 4:52:58

9d ago4:52:58

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Ariel Helwani begins the show with a recap of UFC 322, including Islam Makhachev’s domination of Jack Della Maddalena, the legacy comparisons between Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, who could be next for Makhachev, Dillon Danis’ brawl with the Dagestani fighters, and more (05:33). Benoit Saint-Denis joins fresh off his 16-second knockout of Bene…

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UFC 322 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makhachev crushes Jack Della Maddalena, makes history 1:14:45

11d ago1:14:45

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Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to UFC 322, starting with Islam Makhachev's dominant performance against Jack Della Maddalena, to capture UFC gold in a second weight class (01:24). After weighing in on whether the main and co-main events were "boring" (16:38), the crew discusses incredible knockouts…

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UFC 322 preview, Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm 10-year anniversary, more | The Craic 1:22:31

13d ago1:22:31

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for your weekly dose of The Craic. After reacting to the UFC 322 weigh-in results (4:14), the lads preview the stacked MSG card top to bottom (8:11). Shifting gears to boxing, the crew break down this weekend’s Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch and question if the hype is lacking (47:0…

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"Primordium" by Erica Ruppert + "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter 43:28

13d ago43:28

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This episode features "Primordium" by Erica Ruppert (©2025 by Erica Ruppert) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter (©2025 by James L. Sutter) read by Scott Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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412: Book Review: Star Wars 'Master of Evil' by Adam Christopher 51:45

2h ago51:45

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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts review Star Wars: Master of Evil by Adam Christopher. The book is set just after Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and follows Darth Vader as he searches for ways to 'cheat death.' Before Mark and Becca dive into their main discussion, they share the latest Star Wars news. Help us spread the word about…

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UFC 322 preview, Islam Makhachev chases Anderson Silva's record, Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev?! | The Boys in the Back 2:32:19

13d ago2:32:19

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show with some news and notes, including Alex Pereira challenging Khamzat Chimaev to a grappling match and TKO's new partnership with Polymarket (07:04). Then, the conversation turns to UFC 322, starting with Islam Makhachev potentially tying Anderson Silva's record for the longest winning streak in UFC history and…

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UFC 322 preview, Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua?! Jalin Turner, Big John McCarthy, Coach Tim Welch, Gareth A. Davies, On The Nose 4:15:19

14d ago4:15:19

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recognizing the anniversaries of UFC 1, UFC on FOX 1, UFC 205, and UFC 281, which all took place on Nov. 12 (03:38). The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions, with topics including criticism of Dana White, the relevance of 'UFC Embedded,' what happens after the studio cam…

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Malcolm Wellmaker in studio Muhammad Mokaev, Chris Padilla, Is Dana White political? 3:55:53

15d ago3:55:53

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Ariel Helwani is joined by The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll to discuss some news and notes, including the first faceoff between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena, Adin Ross spending time with Makhachev, Khabib, and their team, and more (06:06). Muhammad Mokaev joins on the heels of his head-kick knockout at BRAVE CF 101, talking about…

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Chael Sonnen in studio, Leon Edwards, Claressa Shields, Josh Hokit, Jon Jones reaction, massive weekend recap 4:12:01

16d ago4:12:01

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Ariel Helwani begins the show with a recap of UFC Vegas 111, including Gabriel Bonfim’s stoppage of Randy Brown in the main event and Chris ‘Taco’ Padilla’s plea for a performance bonus (07:49), before quickly touching on this weekend’s boxing, including Vergil Ortiz’s big win and action from Misfits (24:27). Leon Edwards joins to preview his UFC 3…

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The Grim Reaper in Peter Jackson's THE FRIGHTENERS 1:49:36

17d ago1:49:36

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We kick off our IN DA KLERB WE ALL MONSTERS triple feature with Peter Jackson’s con job comedy from beyond the grave. The reaper is reaping, the grievers are weeping, and it turns out the portal to Hell is a giant butthole with the head of a demonic snake as we stage our next haunted house to make some quick cash, only to end up meeting the superna…

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411: 'Who Owns the Myth?' with Pete Fletzer 59:33

15d ago59:33

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Tarkin's Top Shelf is excited to welcome Pete Fletzer, host of the 'Around the Galaxy' podcast and author of 'Who Owns the Myth?'. In this episode, Mark and Becca chat with Pete about his latest project, 'Who Owns the Myth: Star Wars, Fandom, and the Soul of the Saga.' Before getting into the main discussion, they ask Pete some fun Star Wars questi…

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Netflix's Dana White gambling documentary, UFC betting scandal continues, more | The Craic 1:18:57

19d ago1:18:57

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The Craic is back! As always, Petesy Carroll is joined by regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. They open the show with the UFC gambling scandal, beginning with the ironically timed announcement of Netflix’s upcoming documentary on Dana White’s own gambling exploits (0:22). The trio then react to further developments in the scandal, including …

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UFC betting scandal, Jon Jones calls Tom Aspinall 'overrated,' Jake Paul's next fight | The Boys in the Back 2:37:53

20d ago2:37:53

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The Boys in the Back begin the show with some news and notes, including Reug Reug being forced to withdraw from ONE 173 due to a car accident (01:13), Claressa Shields signing a massive new promotional deal (02:58), and more. Next, The Boys break down Jon Jones' recent comments about Tom Aspinall being a "one-trick pony" and "overrated" (4:58), bef…

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Dana White reacts to UFC gambling controversy, Michael Chandler, Gable Steveson, Lou DiBella in studio, On The Nose, more 3:37:55

21d ago3:37:55

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with On The Nose, answering your questions about the UFC’s betting scandal, Ronda Rousey’s bitterness toward MMA, Most Valuable Promotions’ decision to remove Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis from the Jake Paul fight, and more (06:14). Promoter Lou DiBella joins Ariel in-studio to discuss boxing news, including ‘Tank’ Davis’ l…

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410: 'There's Been an Awakening...Have You Felt it?' 55:23

19h ago55:23

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There's been an awakening. Have you felt it? In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts celebrate the 11th anniversary of the first official teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before getting into the main topic, they talk about recent Star Wars news and share the latest rumors about Ahsoka Season 2 and upcoming projects. Sources: Star W…

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New gambling allegations, Jake vs. Tank cancelled, Aljamain Sterling, Norma Dumont, coach Marc Montoya, PFL CEO John Martin in studio 3:30:09

22d ago3:30:09

3:30:09

Ariel Helwani begins the show by reacting to the cancellation of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, as well as Francis Ngannou’s emergence as Paul’s potential next fight (02:29). Norma Dumont joins on the heels of her victory over Ketlen Vieira to discuss the win, believing she’s earned a title shot, being willing to fight Julianna Peña, Ronda Ro…

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MASSIVE UFC betting controversy, more referee blunders, Mike Perry, Steve Garcia, Misfits co-founder Mams Taylor, more 4:36:53

23d ago4:36:53

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with commiserations for the Toronto Blue Jays and their valiant attempt in the World Series (01:41), before moving on to the controversy surrounding Isaac Dulgarian’s loss to Yadier del Valle and suspicious betting activity on the fight (15:29), and the bizarre ending of the fight between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ant…

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Episode 256 - Ben Solo, Tattoos, and Downton Abbey 43:21

4d ago43:21

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On Episode 256, we discuss the latest Star Wars news about a possible Kylo Ren/Ben Solo movie. What derailed this movie? What are the latest updates? What are the chances that we eventually get a Ben Solo movie? What seems to be the future of new Star Wars projects on Disney+? We also answer some fun listener emails about Downton Abbey, candy, and …

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What happens now at heavyweight? Ronda Rousey hates MMA, ‘Tank’ Davis' civil suit | The Craic 1:08:21

27d ago1:08:21

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The Craic returns with its dynamic trio: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. Up first, a deep dive into the future of the UFC heavyweight division following the fallout from Ciryl Gane’s eye poke against Tom Aspinall (5:20). Two fighters looking to make their mark on the division are Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. The lads discuss the t…

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409: In Review: Star Wars: Visions (Volume 3) 53:59

7d ago53:59

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Happy Halloween! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts take a close look at each of the nine new Star Wars: Visions (Volume 3) episodes, which all came out on Disney+ on October 29, 2025. Before that, Mark and Becca talk about the latest Star Wars news, like Rosario Dawson's updates on Ahsoka Season 2 and new details about 'The Hunt for…

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Scariest MMA fighters ever, Jon Jones trolls Tom Aspinall, Uncrowned Films BTS with E. Casey Leydon | The Boys in the Back 2:08:45

28d ago2:08:45

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On this spooky edition of The Boys in the Back, the Boys reveal their costumes, before discussing Jon Jones' latest barb aimed at Tom Aspinall (07:36) and Joaquin Buckley's bizarre feud with Alex Pereira (11:20). After quickly previewing UFC Vegas 110 (14:06) and making picks (26:54), the Boys are joined by E. Casey Leydon (30:31), the newest addit…

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Devin Haney in studio, Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva faceoff, Matt Brown, Ludovit Klein, news and notes 3:38:07

29d ago3:38:07

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with some news and notes, before reeling off some of MMA’s best post-fight speeches, inspired by the anniversary of Nick Diaz’s callout of Georges St-Pierre after UFC 137 (03:05). Devin Haney joins Ariel in-studio to preview his fight against Brian Norman Jr., address criticism of his ability to take a punch, discus…

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"The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden + "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu 51:28

29d ago51:28

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This episode features "The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden (©2025 by Aimee Ogden) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Tom Aspinall & Conor McGregor updates, Charles Jourdain, Fabio Wardley, Quillan Salkilld, Dr. Brian Sutterer, On The Nose 3:16:14

29d ago3:16:14

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with first-timer Quillan Salkilld, fresh off his devastating knockout of Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321, to talk about the aftermath of the knockout; being concerned for his opponent; planning to train with Jack Della Maddalena, who’s also from Perth; learning about MMA from playing the UFC video game; wanting to fight…

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UFC 321 reaction, Ariel goes off on Aspinall critics, Chael Sonnen, Mackenzie Dern, Jim Miller, Joseph Parker 4:10:19

1M ago4:10:19

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a recap of UFC 321, including his reaction to Ciryl Gane’s controversial eye poke against Tom Aspinall, how the foul was handled by officials, Dana White’s comments in the immediate aftermath, before talking about what can be done to prevent fouls moving forward, the rest of UFC 321, and more (02:39). Chael Sonnen …

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The How I Met Your Monster 2025 Halloween Monster Ranking 2:06:41

29d ago2:06:41

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It's time for the 3rd annual How I Met Your Monster Halloween Monster Ranking! We've each ranked the 25 movie monsters that we've met since last Halloween, and compiled them into one definitive list for one hell of an episode. Who will come out on top? The Terminator? Jason Voorhees? Dr. Caligari? Tune in to find out which movie monsters take home …

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UFC 321 Post-Fight Show: Controversial eye poke ends Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, Mackenzie Dern is UFC champion 1:13:05

1M ago1:13:05

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3PAC — Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall — are back to dissect UFC 321. Reaction begins with the night's controversial ending, as Ciryl Gane accidentally pokes Tom Aspinall in the eye, leading to a stoppage and No Contest in the main event (01:07). After giving kudos to the evening's referees (30:03), the crew discuss Alex Pereira'…

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UFC 321 preview, Conor McGregor 'saved,' Tom Aspinall to boxing? | The Craic 1:19:49

1M ago1:19:49

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes get together to unpack the biggest stories in MMA. To get things underway, they preview UFC 321’s title fight headliner: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane (5:30). With another championship on the line, the crew discuss the stakes in the co-main event between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzi…

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408: In Review: Star Wars: The Last Order and The Hunt for Ben Solo 59:08

26d ago59:08

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In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts kick things off with news about Adam Driver, who played Kylo Ren and Ben Solo in the Sequel trilogy. They talk about his recent movie idea, The Hunt for Ben Solo, which he pitched to Lucasfilm and Disney. After that, Mark and Becca review Star Wars: The Last Order, a young adult novel by Kwame Mbalia…