Best Rob Alvarez Podcasts (2025)

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UFC 321: Aspinall-Gane Eye Poke, No Contest | Mackenzie Dern Wins Title | Umar Nurmagomedov Rebounds 2:04:53

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the news from UFC 321 — starting with the eye poke seen around the world. The guys answer questions surrounding the disappointing no contest result after Tom Aspinall was on the receiving end of a Ciryl Gane eye poke. The co-main didn't disappoint, howev…

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From Viral Spike to Sticky Play: Doug Weitzbuch on Building Housle | Episode 416 32:58

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Want your members to actually stick around and engage without burning out or guessing what works? Join our free community of retention-focused leaders: 👥 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What happens after "going viral"? Doug Weitzbuch (Housel) breaks down the Wordle-style mechanics, player feedback he wishes he'd acted on sooner, and the roadma…

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UFC 321 Pregame Preview: Aspinall vs. Gane Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:29:32

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are joined by one of MK's favorite guests, Chuck Mindenhall, to talk all things UFC 321 taking place this Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The main event features a heavyweight bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane and the co-main squares up Virna Jandiroba against Mackenzie Dern in the women's strawweight division. The fell…

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UFC Vancouver: Brendan Allen Stops RDR | Ref Outrage | Fiorot KO, Chito Robbed? | UFC 321 Storylines 2:03:44

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back on a Morning Kombat Monday, going through all the latest in the world of combat sports. Brendan Allen spoiled RDR's middleweight title hopes with 4th-round TKO at UFC Vancouver — BC and LT break it down. Also, more referee controversy coming out of UFC Vancouver and the fans call for an overhaul. Plus more fr…

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Epic Fight? Here's What Really Happened | Episode 415 14:36

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Exploring gamification for your product or org? Let's chat → professorgame.com/chat No, there was no epic showdown, just a powerful new alliance. Rob joins The Octalysis Group and reveals how this new chapter amplifies his mission to make gamification practical, ethical, and impactful. Plus, what stays the same on Professor Game. Rob Alvarez is Hea…

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Reggae, Buffets, and other Betrayals 55:43

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Jeff and Chris take a hard look at how their tastes have aged—like fine wine left open in a hot car. What starts as a celebration of survival (“nobody famous died this week!”) spirals into a brutally honest confessional about everything they used to love and now can’t stand, and vice versa. Revel as they roast reggae, air travel, buffets, and human…

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UFC Vancouver Preview: RDR vs Allen | UFC 323 Announced | Weidman vs Silva 3 | Frankie Edgar x BKFC 2:01:33

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are with you on a Friday to give you a dose of Morning Kombat before the weekend! First up the guys preview the UFC Vancouver main event between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. Then it's on to the rest of the card including a co-main event bout between Kevin Holland and Mike Malott. Also, Chito Vera is back for t…

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What Your Bariatric Labs Are Really Saying About Your Metabolic Health Interview with Kate Fuss 58:01

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Are your bariatric labs telling you the full story about your metabolic health? In this BariConnected episode, we're joined by Kate Fuss, a passionate bariatric physician assistant, to dive deep into what post-op labs like HOMA-IR, CRP, fasting insulin, and A1C are really revealing — especially when it comes to insulin resistance, blood sugar regul…

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UFC Rio: Charles Oliveira Subs Gamrot, Wants Max Holloway | Alvarez vs Luque | Jaron Ennis KO Win 2:05:34

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On today's edition of Morning Kombat, Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell breakdown everything from UFC Rio, starting with the main event between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot. Also, Joel Alvarez beat Vicente Luque, but not without referee controversy in the opening round. Plus, the rest from UFC Rio including: Deiveson Figueiredo getting back in …

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From Fan to Creator: Jaime Schwarz on the IP Economy | Episode 414 35:40

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Want your members to actually stick around and engage without burning out or guessing what works? Join our free community of retention-focused leaders: 👥 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What if your game character could earn you royalties? Jaime Schwarz unpacks co-creation, interactive media, and why the next frontier of engagement lives in the…

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UFC Rio: Oliveira vs Gamrot Preview | McGregor Suspended 18 Months | DWCS FOTY??? 1:51:56

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The fellas are ready to take you into the weekend of combat sports with a preview of UFC Rio - Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot. Conor McGregor was in the news again as he accepted an 18-month doping suspension for repeated testing failures. Plus some news on the boxing front as David Benavidez shot down a fight with Terence Crawford at 168 and …

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Pereira Gets Revenge w/ RD1 KO over Ankalaev | UFC 320 Undercard: Merab Bantamweight GOAT? + Jiri KO 2:07:38

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The One Choice That Will Determine Your Online Success | Episode 413 9:13

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Build a thriving, monetized community—without chasing members or cranking out content 24/7. Join us for free: 🏡 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Thinking of trying Skool? Use my link to get the 14-day free trial (same as direct)—and you'll also be supporting my work: 👉 professorgame.com/openyourskool Content is not king. In this episode, we unpa…

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UFC 320 Pregame Preview: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:24:41

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back in the studio, joined by friend of the show Jed Meshew, breaking down everything we need to know for Saturday's main event light heavyweight title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The guys go through the rest of the card including a clash between Merab Dvalishvili and C…

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UFC Perth: Ulberg Brutally Stops Reyes | PFL Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 | Wanderlei Silva post-fight KO?? 2:13:18

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Welcome to another edition of Morning Kombat on Monday morning. Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the MK crew are with you for the next couple hours to discuss all the latest in combat sports. Off the top, the guys dive into the main event in Perth, where Carlos Ulberg quickly dispatched Dominick Reyes. The guys go through the rest of the card, inclu…

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Why Careers Need a Game Loop, with Unity's Jessica Lindl | Episode 412 26:42

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Build a thriving, monetized community—without chasing members or cranking out content 24/7. Join us for free: 🏡 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Vice President at Unity and author of The Career Game Loop, Jessica Lindl shares how game-based strategies build better communities, improve retention, and drive real impact. Jessica Lindl is the Vice P…

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Saluting Robert Redford, Shredding Rob Schneider, and What the Hell is a Pee-qual? 44:49

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This time around the guys wander into the pop-culture saloon to pour one out for Robert Redford, 89 years young and still cooler than anyone on your timeline. In a rambling tribute that starts with Redford’s Twilight Zone cameo and ends somewhere between Sundance and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the guys dissect why he was basically the Paul Newm…

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UFC Perth Preview: Reyes vs Ulberg | Jake Paul vs Tank Tour | Jon Jones to Coach Gable Steveson 1:45:21

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Morning Kombat, Friday edition! First up, the fellas preview the UFC Perth card with a high stakes LHW matchup at the top. Will Reyes work his way back to a title shot, or is Ulberg the next guy at 205? Next, the guys recap the lackluster Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press tour before discussing Mateusz Gamrot stepping in on short notice to fight C…

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UFC White House Plans & Dream Card | Fiziev Out of UFC Rio | Adesanya’s Future Fights 2:01:02

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Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the latest news in combat sports. First up, the UFC White House plans continue to take shape. LT and BC discuss the latest headlines surrounding the event and have some fun drafting their dream matchups for the White House card. Also, Rafael Fiziev's injury…

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How To Grow Your Community! Without Paying For Ads | Episode 411 11:13

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Your next viral title is already written. Get the free sheet: 👉 professorgame.com/YT-Title-Spreadsheet Curious about Skool? Grab the 14-day free trial through my link (and it helps me keep creating resources for you): 👉 professorgame.com/openyourskool Think ads are the only way to grow your community? Think again. Rob reveals how he grew his commun…

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Ilia Topuria Wants Crawford Fight | Jake Paul vs. Gervonta to Miami | Allen Replaces Fluffy vs RDR 1:15:58

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Happy Friday, donks! First up, the guys discuss the fallout from the Crawford vs. Canelo fight. Plus, Ilia Topuria continues to chase a Terence Crawford boxing match. And Jake Paul-Tank Davis moves to Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Crawford Makes History vs. Canelo | Netflix Boxing Grades + Noche UFC Recap 2:12:35

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The boys are back from Las Vegas and ready to discuss all things from Crawford's win over Canelo. Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell examine all angles from the Fight of the Year and give their perspective on what went down. Also the fellas discuss the second-ever Noche UFC event took place in San Antonio. The guys break down the main event between Die…

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Escape Rooms for Growth with Sarah Iverson | Episode 410 36:27

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👉 Build a thriving, playful community—without chasing members or creating endless content. ✨ Get started free with our community The Game of Skool: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Magic in the Mundane: Sarah Iverson on Gamifying Wellness Discover how Sarah Iverson transforms personal growth into playful adventures through wellness escape rooms,…

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Tom Hanks attacks Alex P. Keaton, the Scourge of Laugh Tracks, and who the hell is Larry Lupree? 42:46

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Jeff and Chris celebrate the arbitrary magic of the number70, accidentally turn their “things that didn’t age well” episode into a eulogy for Very Special Episodes, and wage holy war on laugh tracks. Family Ties’ Uncle Ned drinks vanilla extract, Different Strokes’ bike shop creeper ruins childhoods, MAS*H drops a helicopter, and Blossom is somehow…

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Live from Canelo vs. Crawford | Boxing Preview + Noche UFC Breakdown 59:30

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in Las Vegas to preview the biggest boxing match of the year when Canelo Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium. Shawn Porter joins the show to help preview the Canelo/Crawford card. The guys then preview the intriguing featherweight matchup that headlines Noche UFC this weekend when Diego Lop…

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What Happens When You Learn to Eat Again? Tina Biel Shares Her Truth 59:09

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What happens when you learn to eat again after bariatric surgery? In this empowering episode of BariConnected, we're joined by Tina Biel from 1000 Pound Best Friends to explore the emotional and psychological journey of reintroducing food after weight loss surgery. Whether you're navigating food fears, struggling with eating textures, or learning t…

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UFC Paris: Imavov Wants Title after Borralho W, Saint-Denis Subs Ruffy | UFC Noche, Canelo/Crawford 1:58:16

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Welcome to a Morning Kombat Monday, live in studio! Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back to discuss the latest headlines in combat sports. First up, Nassourdine Imavov made his case for a middleweight title shot by outclassing Caio Borralho at UFC Paris. Did Imavov show enough to believe he's a threat for Chimaev's title? Also, Benoit Saint Deni…

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I Tried VR Fire Training (and Failed to Find the Phone) with Ludus | Episode 409 2:57

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Health and Safety 🔥 training is a drag and ineffective or expensive and dangerous ☠️... Or is it? Check out what's possible with our sponsor Ludus and their Free Guide: professorgame.com/free-ludus-guide Or just book a free VR demo. Warning: you might end up liking Health and Safety training... professorgame.com/ludus-vr-demo Hearing this only? Che…

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UFC Paris Preview: Imavov vs Borralho, Saint-Denis vs Ruffy | Canelo vs Crawford Lookahead 1:47:45

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LT and BC are back on a Friday to help get you ready for the weekend in combat sports! First up, the fellas preview UFC Paris, including an exciting bout on the undercard: Benoit Saint Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy. The guys talk Canelo vs. Crawford as the highly-anticipated boxing match is just a week away. Plus more news from the world of combat sport…

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Misfits 22: Darren Till KOs Rockhold | Tony Ferguson Wins | CJI2 Recap & Canelo/Crawford Lookahead 2:05:02

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Welcome back to Morning Kombat, Tuesday edition! First, Darren Till defeated Luke Rockhold in a bridgerweight main event at Misfits 22 and did so via vicious knockout. Is he good enough for a Jake Paul bout or actually too good for a Jake Paul bout? Also, Tony Ferguson finally got back to his winning ways by stopping Salt Papi in the third round of…

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I Paid 5 Growth Experts To Create A Growth Playbook For The Same Community | Episode 408 8:04

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Don't guess your next title – get the proven ones for free: 👉 professorgame.com/YT-Title-Spreadsheet Want your content to actually get seen? I paid five growth experts to reverse-engineer how to grow a community—without spending a cent on ads. In this episode, I reveals the three biggest levers. Rob is a host and consultant at Professor Game as wel…

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Celebrities We’ve Lost, the Mystery of Cleo Huxtable, and Jeff Jumps Off a Cliff Again! 54:09

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Episode 69 of Nice Pull! was supposed to be the “sexy” one, but instead Jeff and Chris turned it into a cross between an obituary column and a dad-joke competition. Along the way, wrestling gets exposed as soap opera cosplay, forgotten sitcom stars get canonized, and the Oscars’ In Memoriam is reimagined as a dance party scored to “Walking on Sunsh…

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Dana White Announcements, Till vs. Rockhold Misfits 22 Preview, Craig Jones vs. Chael Sonnen @ CJI2 1:48:24

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BC and LT are back on a Friday to get you ready for the weekend in combat sports. The guys will recap Dana White's announcement of a handful of fights at UFC 321 & UFC 322. Then move into the Misfits Boxing card this weekend where UFC veterans Darren Till and Luke Rockhold face off in a bridgerweight boxing contest scheduled for eight rounds. In th…

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UFC Shanghai Recap: Johnny Walker Stuns Zhang | Sterling Beats Ortega | Pavlovich Wins Again 1:45:08

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio to break down the biggest news coming out of UFC Shanghai. First up, Johnny Walker rallied to stop Zhang Mingyang in the light heavyweight main event. At 33, did Walker show you any legitimate signs that the best run of his career could be right around the corner? The UFC Shanghai co-main featur…

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Civic Engagement Through Classroom Games with Kerry Flanagan-Owen | Episode 407 32:22

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Book a free 1:1 call to create your personalized gamification game plan: 🎯 professorgame.com/discoverycall Can games teach students to navigate politics and power? Kerry Flanagan-Owen from the Bill of Rights Institute says YES—and she's showing us how playful learning is transforming civics education in classrooms across the U.S. Kerry Flanagan-Owe…

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UFC Shanghai: Zhang’s Breakout Moment? | RDR/Fluffy Announced | Jake Paul vs Tank Davis on Netflix 1:37:26

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LT and BC are back on a Friday to preview UFC Shanghai: Walker vs. Zhang, Ortega vs. Sterling. Plus, RDR vs. Fluffy middleweight tilt headlines stacked UFC Vancouver card. And in boxing news, Jake Paul - Gervonta Davis exhibition bout announced for Nov. 14 on Netflix. Join Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the entire Morning Kombat crew to talk all t…

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Food Clarity at Every Stage Post-Op with Bariatric Dietitian Steph Wagner 1:04:07

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Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery, recently post-op, or years into your weight loss journey, questions about food, hunger, and confidence after surgery are completely normal—and you’re not alone! In this episode of BariConnected, bariatric dietitian Steph Wagner MS RDN dives deep into post-surgery nutrition guidance and food clarity at e…

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Chimaev Dominates DDP, Lerone Murphy KOs Pico | Full UFC 319 Results + Recap 1:58:07

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UFC 319 is in the books and BC and LT open the show by going over Khamzat Chimaev's commanding win over Dricus Du Plessis. How impressed were the fellas with Chimaev's performance? Where does this leave DDP and where does this win rank in all-time dominating wins? Up next, Lerone Murphy viciously KO'd Aaron Pico in the first round to score the bigg…

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How to Win at the Game of Life (Without Playing by the Rules) | Episode 406 15:49

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If you feel like your inner explorer's been benched for too long... you're not alone. We're rebuilding new learning quests inside a Skool group. Might be your next side quest. 🎯 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Education wasn't built to empower—it was built to control. In this episode, Rob Alvarez breaks down how education evolved into a grind l…

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Drive-in Theaters, Crying Rooms, and Chris’ Enormous Head 47:05

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Strap in, because Jeff and Chris are one drive-in snack bar announcement away from a full nervous breakdown. This week, the boys hit Episode 68—two away from their totally arbitrary, earth-shattering milestone of Episode 70. What dothey talk about? Well, what don’t they? We’re talking drive-in theaters (where the movie was always secondary to pajam…

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UFC 319 Pregame Preview: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:36:05

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are joined in studio by special guest, UFC lightweight Matt Frevola, to break down the UFC Middleweight Championship fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Plus the fellas go over the rest of the UFC 319 card. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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UFC Signs Exclusive Deal w/ Paramount | Hernandez DOMINATES Dolidze | UFC Vegas 109 | PFL Africa 2:07:36

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Reveille, Revellie Donks! Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back for a Monday edition of Morning Kombat! First up, the guys discuss the new exclusive deal the UFC signed with Paramount early this morning to broadcast all 43 of their live events beginning in 2026. Next, Fluffy Hernandez scored the best win of his career and eighth in a row as he br…

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From Skeptics to Superstars: The Power of Play at Work with Alex Suchman | Episode 405 35:44

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks Forget trust falls and awkward icebreakers. Alex Suchman is redefining the workplace with intentional play. Tune in to find out how one game changed a manager's mindset—and why play ma…

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UFC Vegas 109 Preview: Dolidze vs Hernandez | DDP vs Chimaev Hype | New MMA Judging Rules Explained 1:26:44

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It's Friday Donks and you know what that means...Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are coming at you with your pre-weekend dose of Morning Kombat! LT and BC start with a UFC Apex preview of Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez. Also, Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev are making media rounds ahead of UFC 319. We're gearing up for one of the most ant…

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Taira Submits Park in UFC Vegas 108, PFL 8 Results | Morning Kombat 2:06:40

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live in studio to talk UFC Vegas 108 and much more! Flyweight contender Tasuro Taira rebounded from his first career defeat to easily finish unbeaten South Korean Hyun-Sung Park. What did this performance say about the 25-year-old Japanese prospect's standing as a future threat to the UFC 125-pound title? Back-to-…

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Why Your Game Mechanic Is the Learning with Elisa Navarro Chinchilla | Episode 404 33:24

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Get access to over $1,000 worth of retention and gamification strategies, templates, and live sessions—for free. All inside our Professor Game community: 🎁 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What happens when a powerful game opens Pandora's box? Elisa Navarro Chinchilla shares the highs, lows, and serious challenges of designing games for real-wor…

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Big Boy Heists, Roller-skating Floats, and the World’s Sexiest Freeway Mannequin 47:51

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Jeff and Chris kick things off with a sarsaparilla fueled dive into the wild world of vintage family restaurants. The guys unwrap the cringey backstory of Sambo’s, Bob’s Big Boy thefts, Howard Johnson’s over-the-freeway diners, puberty inducing mannequins in lingerie on Interstate 8, and the alleged crimesof the Frito Bandito. There’s even a heartf…

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UFC Vegas 108 Preview, PFL World Tournament Finals, Conor McGregor Loses Appeal 1:59:19

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LT and BC are back on a Friday to get you ready for the weekend in combat sports. First, a UFC Apex Preview - Tatsuro Taira is facing Hyun Sung Park on very-late notice. And Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki face off in the co-main event. The fellas preview the PFL World Tournament. Plus, Conor McGregor lost his appeal of being held liable for sexua…

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UFC Abu Dhabi: RDR edges Whittaker, Petr Yan Calls for Title Shot, Pico booked for UFC 319 co-main 2:03:02

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Luke Thomas is back from vacation and ready to chop it up with his best friend Brian Campbell on a Morning Kombat Monday! Reinier de Ridder scored a split decision victory over Robert Whittaker in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event. With that win, does he rate as next for the winner of UFC 319's main event between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat C…

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Secrets to Building the Most Engaging Community Ever | Episode 403 5:24

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Click the link below to book a quick 10–15 minute chat with me. No sales, no pressure—just ideas and clarity on how to engage your community and grow revenue. 🗓 professorgame.com/discoverycall What do sticky communities and addictive games have in common? We break down two powerful design moves to build a community you love showing up to—and one yo…