Best Raul Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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NBA player Pete Nance, Tuco Tokkos, UFC Nashville recap 57:06

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15m ago57:06

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by NBA forward Pete Nance and UK-born light heavyweight Tuco Tokkos. Maximizing his Summer League experience in Las Vegas, Nance calls in from the UFC P.I. to discuss his family’s NBA lineage and how attending a UFC event in Newark accelerated his growing fascination with the sport. Betw…

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Shakur Stevenson and Conor Benn IN STUDIO, Paulo Costa, Morgan Charriere, Chris Algieri, massive weekend reaction 4:27:00

7m ago4:27:00

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a recap of combat sports’ massive weekend, before Petesy and the Boys in the Back join to break down Katie Taylor’s big win over Amanda Serrano on Netflix (02:32). Shakur Stevenson returns to the studio after his statement win over William Zepeda to talk about the fight, his friendship with Terence Crawford, his pr…

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Save The Cheerleader: A Heroes Recap Show #19 .07% 46:07

2d ago46:07

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This week on Heroes, Claire will horrifically reunite with Peter, as Linderman reveals to Nathan his collection and future endeavors with our protagonists, as Sylar finally meets Issac. Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSky https://zencastr.com/?via=…

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Taylor vs. Serrano 3 Reaction from Madison Square Garden 31:48

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Live from Madison Square Garden, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to Katie Taylor claiming victory in her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano. Soaking up the energy from the live arena, The Craic transports you cage side with live sound from the fighter announcements and results (00:13), followed by the duo breaki…

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Live from New York! Taylor vs. Serrano 3, Jones vs. Aspinall at The White House, UFC 189 anniversary | The Craic 1:14:20

3d ago1:14:20

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For the very first time, Petesy Carroll hosts The Craic from our New York studio! Craic stalwart Chuck Mindenhall joins him at the top of the show before Irish boxing journalist Gavan Casey arrives to preview Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, which takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden (11:33). After that, Petesy and Chuck react to Dana Whi…

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UFC's heavyweight division needs help, UFC Nashville preview, Petesy Carroll joins | The Boys in the Back 2:28:23

4d ago2:28:23

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The Boys in the Back start the show with Ben Askren’s video from the hospital bed following his double lung transplant (02:20), then react to the PFL announcing a new CEO (07:08). Next up, they tackle how to fix the UFC's heavyweight division (11:47), leading into a breakdown of UFC Nashville (39:01), starting with the Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Te…

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Chris Curtis, Steve Garcia, UFC Nashville picks 44:13

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome back veteran middleweight-turned-welterweight Chris “Action Man” Curtis for his sixth appearance on the show. Energized by no longer having to concede size disadvantages to larger opponents like Roman Kopylov, the 37-year-old Curtis explains why now was the right time to return…

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Matchroom CEO Frank Smith, TNA President Carlos Silva, Ring Announcer Big Mo, Petesy Carroll ALL IN STUDIO 2:43:41

5d ago2:43:41

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back are joined by Petesy Carroll to recap his time at the Taylor-Serrano open workouts as well as cover all the latest news and notes (01:08). Combat sports ring announcer Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts is the first of three in-studio guests, and he joins before working Taylor-Serrano on Friday. He gets into carving out …

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Ariel x Ade, episode 33: Massive weekend preview: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda, Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz 1:18:05

6d ago1:18:05

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are reunited in the New York studio ahead of a massive weekend in the world of boxing. They begin the show by previewing the highly-anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano (02:22), before diving into the rest of the all-women card (22:57). Next, they discuss the stacked Ring card headlined by …

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IN STUDIO BIRTHDAY BONANZA: Craig Jones, Shakur Stevenson, Cherneka Johnson, Petesy Carroll Join Us 2:51:25

6d ago2:51:25

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Ariel Helwani kicks off a special all in-studio show with Petesy Carroll, who comes bearing gifts for Ariel's birthday (05:06). Craig Jones joins ahead of his grappling match against Gable Steveson and talks all things CJI 2. He also discusses mending ties with ADCC, his feud with the UFC, training with JDM and Tom Aspinall, and shares stories of h…

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Big 1:04:33

6d ago1:04:33

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One of the first BIG hits for Tom Hanks! Josh Baskin makes a wish we all do when we were 13, he wishes he were bigger. Thanks to a mysterious Zoltar machine at the carnival he manages to get just that. Waking up as an older version of himself but with the mind and brain of his 13 year old self. This movie has giant pianos, toys,a blossoming romance…

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Ep. #900: Alexandre Pantoja discusses title reign, Chepe Mariscal talks 8-fight win streak & Vegas move 56:02

7d ago56:02

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Jim and Matt celebrate 900 episodes of UFC Unfiltered with flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and surging featherweight Chepe Mariscal. Having perfectly predicted Pantoja’s third-round rear-naked choke, Matt heaps praise on the champ — who reflects on his growth at American Top Team as the guys discuss what Joshua Van brings to the table as his n…

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Joshua Van, Frank and Bella Mir, Nakisa Bidarian in studio, Butterbean, weekend recap, more 3:32:34

7d ago3:32:34

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The Craic's Petesy Carroll is in town, so he joins Ariel Helwani in studio to set the table for this weekend’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy fight on Netflix and discuss other major news and notes around the sport (06:10). "Butterbean" Eric Esch, boxing legend, calls in to talk about his incredible health resurgence, a potential return ag…

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Save The Cheerleader: A Heroes Rewatch: Episode 18: Parasite 43:54

9d ago43:54

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Claire and The Haitian visit Angela. Mr. Bennet gets caught by The Company. We also finally meet the mysterious Linderman. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

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Can Ilia Topuria top Conor McGregor? P4P American fighters, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back 1:24:44

11d ago1:24:44

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The Boys in the Back return from Las Vegas and kick off the show with a debate about new UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's star power and how he compares to Conor McGregor (02:17). With no event to preview, The Boys recap their picks (33:50) and jump into their P4P all-time rankings of American fighters (41:22), before listening to voicemails…

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RJ Clifford on Topuria’s stardom, Paddy Pimblett talks title stakes w/ guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis 57:37

11d ago57:37

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Matt Serra and guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis hold it down on today’s UFC Unfiltered, starting with MMA media veteran RJ Clifford. The guys bring RJ on to unpack Ilia Topuria’s three-fight run to superstardom before analyzing what it might take for someone to beat the promotion’s newest two-division champion. Clifford also dishes on Pantoja’s d…

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The Hardy Boyz in studio, Arman Tsarukyan, Bo Nickal breaking news, Gregory Rodrigues, Hamzah Sheeraz 3:56:33

12d ago3:56:33

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with stories from last week's Las Vegas adventure (01:46), before speaking to top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan about being the backup fighter for UFC 317, his reaction to Ilia Topuria's win, words exchanged with both Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje, who he wants to fight next, and more (22:58). Next, Greg…

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No Excuses, Just Results: Stephanie Allen’s Real-World Guide to AI, Leadership, and Rapid Growth in the Trades 50:24

12d ago50:24

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In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, we sit down with Stephanie Allen, CEO of Airworks Solutions, to talk about what it takes to lead and thrive in today’s fast-changing trades industry. From her journey leading a top HVAC business while balancing life as a mother of four, to her real-world strategies for using AI to accelerate processes and…

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Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett, Conor McGregor's appeal, Khamzat Chimaev lands stateside | The Craic 1:17:06

13d ago1:17:06

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual, and kick things off by breaking down Ilia Topuria’s newly minted no. 1 spot in the official Uncrowned pound-for-pound rankings (4:03). Shifting to what’s next for Topuria, Petesy and the gang weigh in on Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaejthe, and Arman Tsarukyan as poten…

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Forrest Gump 1:32:17

13d ago1:32:17

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This month, we're going to be focusing on one amazing actor, Tom Hanks, so this week we're talking about Forrest Gump, one of his most acclaimed and famous films. Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSky https://zencastr.com/?via=raul…

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Matt Serra & Kevin Iole recap UFC 317 w/ big winners Jose Miguel Delgado & Jacobe Smith 1:08:54

13d ago1:08:54

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UFC 317 delivered in a big way with highlight-reel finishes, breakout performances, and a star-making moment for Ilia Topuria — and guest co-host Kevin Iole is on the mic with Matt Serra (while Jim Norton is out) to break it all down. The episode kicks off with featherweight knockout artist Jose Miguel Delgado, fresh off a 26-second finish of Hyder…

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LIVE FROM VEGAS (FINALE): Merab Dvalishvili and Tracy Cortez in studio, Alexandre Pantoja, Payton Talbott, UFC 317 reaction, more 3:58:54

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Our grand finale from the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas kicks off with Ariel Helwani and the gang reacting to a wild combat weekend, headlined by Ilia Topuria's monster knockout of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja's latest title defense, Jake Paul's victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., plus much more from UFC 317 (05:25). Then, Helwani reacts to …

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UFC 317 Post-Fight Show: Ilia Topuria viciously knocks out Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja dominates again 1:05:05

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NewYorkRic and Chuck Mindenhall (with a brief appearance by GC) join forces after the conclusion of UFC 317 to recap the whole event, starting with Ilia Topuria’s blistering first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira (01:21) and then diving into who should be next for the newly crowned lightweight champ. Next up, they touch on Joshua Van’s thrilling …

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Save The Cheerleader: A Heroes Recap Show #17 Company Man 48:04

16d ago48:04

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This week, we explore one of the best episodes of the Series, where we discover the past of HRG and The Company. Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSky https://zencastr.com/?via=raul

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LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (Day 2): Tom Aspinall, Demetrious Johnson, Ian Machado Garry, Rico Verhoeven 3:18:03

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Our second show LIVE from the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas kicks off with Demetrious Johnson and his wife, Destiny, who chat about what goes into being the MMA GOAT, weight-cutting stories, receiving retirement advice from GSP, and more (02:32). Ian Machado Garry joins Ariel at the table to share details about Charles Oliveira’s weight cut, fightin…

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LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS (DAY 1): Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, Dan Hooker, Raul Rosas Jr., John Wood 3:55:43

18d ago3:55:43

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Ariel Helwani and the crew kick off the show from Venetian Resort in Las Vegas to talk all things International Fight Week and the news and notes from around the sport (05:10). Israel Adesanya is the first guest in today’s star-studded in-studio lineup and he joins before his UFC Hall of Fame induction to discuss his loss to Nassourdine Imavov, tra…

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Beneil Dariush, Terrance McKinney, UFC 317 picks 1:00:35

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Jim and Matt gear up for UFC 317 with a pair of lightweight contenders from Saturday’s card joining the show. First, Beneil Dariush returns for his 12th Unfiltered appearance to reflect on his 18-month layoff and the road back after a tough 2023. He opens up about how fatherhood and a reset in training helped center him, and why the Moicano matchup…

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Tom Aspinall's next moves, Jon Jones' legacy tarnished? UFC 317 preview, more | The Craic 1:14:41

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The Craic returns! In a special Wednesday edition of the show, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the latest evidence surrounding Jon Jones’s recent criminal charge, including Jones’ seemingly self-incriminating posts on X (0:38). Jones’ retirement disgruntled a lot of MMA fans, including Andy Aspinall, fathe…

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From Tech to Titan: Jason Walker’s Playbook for Outshining Giants in HVAC 48:25

20d ago48:25

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What does it really take to thrive as a new HVAC business in a crowded market? Jason Walker, founder of HVAC Masters of the Hustle, pulls back the curtain on his own journey from law enforcement to leading high-performing HVAC teams—and building a company that stands out against $100M+ competitors. In this high-energy episode, hosts Jennifer Bagley…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 32: Oscar De La Hoya on 'lame' Canelo-Crawford faceoff, Brian Norman Jr. talks brutal knockout, more 1:16:54

20d ago1:16:54

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start with their reaction to the theatrics from Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on their press tour (04:00), the rumored Jarrell Miller vs. Jared Anderson fight, and pitch their dream fights on the first Zuffa boxing card. Then, the duo discusses the announced Riyad Season card headlined by Moses Itauma vs. Dillian…

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UFC 317 mega preview, alleged Jon Jones crash body cam footage | The Boys in the Back 1:10:28

20d ago1:10:28

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The Boys in the Back begin the show by reacting to body cam footage released by the Albuquerque Police Department of the alleged Jon Jones car crash scene (01:57). Then, they preview UFC 317 from top to bottom, starting with the highly-anticipated lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria (09:14). After tackling the co-main …

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EP 003 Phat Nguyen Part 2 of 3 1:24:27

20d ago1:24:27

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This week we have @PhatActual for a chat for part 2 of our series! Stay tuned for the rest of this series!

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EP 003 Phat Nguyen Part 1 of 3 9:00

20d ago9:00

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This week we have @PhatActual for a chat! Stay tuned for the rest of this series!

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Love Lies Bleeding 52:53

21d ago52:53

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(TRIGGER WARNING: This film deals with issues of domestic violence) Finishing off LGBTQ+ 3: Let’s Go Lesbians! With a modern flick from the most hipster studio/successful independent company: A24. Starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brien as a introverted gym owner named Lou and an ambitious and homeless bodybuilder named Jackie respectively. Watch…

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Ciryl Gane talks acting & fighting future after Jones’ retirement, Nazim Sadykhov on Baku homecoming 54:40

20d ago54:40

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by this past Saturday’s biggest winner in Nazim Sadykhov and heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane in the wake of Jon Jones’ retirement. Fresh off his acting debut in the new Netflix film K.O., Gane reflects on the surreal experience of being a movie star — and how choreographed …

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Ilia Topuria, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones reaction, Ice Cube, Nazim Sadykhov, more 4:05:11

21d ago4:05:11

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Ariel kicks off the show with his reaction to Dana White's announcement that Jon Jones retired and vacated his heavyweight title (04:36). Ilia Topuria joins ahead of his vacant lightweight title bout against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to discuss the fight, Islam Makhachev's decision to vacate, Paddy Pimblett, the possibility of fighting in Spain, …

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BREAKING: Jon Jones retires, Tom Aspinall is UFC champion, Ariel Helwani reacts to 'shameful' situation 19:08

23d ago19:08

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Ariel Helwani gives his immediate reaction to Dana White announcing that Jon Jones has retired, making Tom Aspinall the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.By Ariel Helwani

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Save The Cheerleader: A Heroes Rewatch: Episode 16: Unexpected 44:47

24d ago44:47

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This week Mr. Bennett and The Haitian leave a gun for Isaac. Claude leaves Peter to fend for himself. Also Simone finally gets written out of the show, much to Billys pleasure. Follow Billy and Raul on BlueSky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

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Conor McGregor’s latest scandal, Jon Jones speaks on his future, Ice Wars, more | The Craic 1:09:27

24d ago1:09:27

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The Craic is back with its usual trifecta! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes get the show underway by unpacking the fallout from Conor McGregor’s latest nightclub scandal (4:23). It wouldn’t be a Craic episode without a Jon Jones segment, and this time it’s his appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast. The boys discuss his latest comments…

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The Boys in the Baku! UFC Baku preview, Fight Feasts from Atlanta, voicemails | The Boys in the Back 2:18:58

25d ago2:18:58

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The Boys in the Baku start the show by reacting to Jon Jones’ recent comments about Tom Aspinall and Francis Ngannou (02:46), before moving on to the developing drama between Joaquin Buckley and Israel Adesanya (14:36). Next they preview the UFC's debut in Azerbaijan (21:34), headlined by Jamahal Hill versus Khalil Rountree Jr., along with the next…

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

25d ago52:28

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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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Cory Sandhagen, Paul Walter Hauser & Marc Raimondi IN STUDIO, Julio César Chávez Jr., On The Nose 4:06:45

26d ago4:06:45

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Ariel Helwani begins with the news and notes before Petesy and the Boys in the Back join to answer your On the Nose questions (07:56). Cory Sandhagen calls into the program to discuss his potential title shot against Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley’s recent performance, his viral social media skits, lifestyle habits, starting an OnlyFans, and more…

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From Gym Floors to HVAC Superstar: Tyler Dixon’s Leap Into Trades Sales 54:03

26d ago54:03

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Ready for a real-world success story that proves the trades are wide open for ambitious go-getters? On this episode of Catalyst, hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz welcome Darren Dixon, an HVAC industry legend, and his son, Tyler Dixon, who swapped college plans for a fast-track sales career in home services. Tyler shares his path from ge…

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But Im A Cheerleader 56:07

27d ago56:07

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We continue LGBTQ Month with the indie comedy But I'm A Cheerleader, a film about conversion therapy . Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSky https://zencastr.com/?via=raul

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Ariel x Ade, episode 31: Richardson Hitchins' huge win, 'Boots' moving up, Deontay Wilder's mentality, more 1:11:11

27d ago1:11:11

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Ariel Helwani opens the show solo with a recap of Richardson Hitchins’ huge win over George Kambosos Jr. (03:34) and Eddie Hearn’s reaction to Hitchins' free agency comments (04:23). Dmitry Salita, head of Salita Promotions, calls to discuss Claressa Shields’ upcoming undisputed heavyweight title fight (10:29), MVP’s increased presence in women’s b…

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Julianna Peña, 'The Iron Turtle' JunYong Park, Rose Namajunas, Andrei Arlovski, Phil Rowe 2:42:20

27d ago2:42:20

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Phil Rowe kicks off the program fresh from his UFC Atlanta comeback win over Ange Loosa and shares his thoughts on his struggles to get a fight, the stakes around his last performance, his mom’s health struggles, releasing a song, and more (05:54). "The Iron Turtle" JunYong Park, UFC middleweight contender and one of the show’s most highly anticipa…

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

27d ago57:44

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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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Sean O'Malley, Khalil Rountree Jr., Deontay Wilder, Malcolm Wellmaker, Michael Chiesa, weekend recap 3:59:36

28d ago3:59:36

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Khalil Rountree Jr. joins the program before his UFC Baku main event against Jamahal Hill to discuss headlining the first UFC event in Azerbaijan, almost giving up on MMA, his coach John Wood, growing after his loss to Alex Pereira, his path back to a title shot, and more (02:15). Deontay Wilder, American heavyweight great, previews his return to t…

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Save The Cheerleader: A Heroes Recap Show #15 Run! 46:11

1M ago46:11

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This week on Heroes Parkman will face his greatest foe, Jessica Sanders a very interesting episode while Claire finds about more information about her mother. Make sure you follow Billy and Raul on @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz respectively, as well as the main show @SYNSPod, all on BlueSky https://zencastr.com/?via=raul…

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Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Biggest WMMA fight ever? Plus, Kamaru Usman’s plan, PFL’s puzzling moves, more | The Craic 1:23:23

1M ago1:23:23

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This week on The Craic, Petesy Carroll calls on Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs to talk combat sports’ biggest and weirdest headlines. They open the show by debating whether the inevitable Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison bout could be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time (4:09). Next, the trio turn their attention to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night…