Best Alex McCarthy Coaching Podcasts (2025)

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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PRL 11-13-25 Zach Kaplan, Dog of the Day, Jeff Nadu, Greg Hudson, Holton Ahlers 2:22:33

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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

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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

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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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PRL 11-12-25 Justin Behr, Donnell Coley, Brandon Simmons, Rahjai Harris, Ethan Norby 2:22:15

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

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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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PRL 11-11-25 Mike Mullis, Brian Bailey, Jonah Dylan, Bryce Williams, Alex Harper 2:22:15

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Brian Bailey Show 11-11-25 Jon Gilbert 1:00:51

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Sisters in Business; Building Serene Baby with Sareena & Nim – From Baby Massage to Bedford Community 51:53

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In this thirty-fourth episode of My Kind of Business, Alex McCarthy speaks with Sareena and Nim, sisters and co-founders of Serene Baby, a Bedford-based business supporting parents and babies through baby massage, yoga and wellbeing classes. What began as Sareena teaching baby massage from her living room has grown into a thriving community-led bus…

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PRL 11-10-25 Josh Moylan, Reed Darcey, Mack McCarthy, Aundrae Allison, ECU Football Recap 2:21:53

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

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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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5th Quarter ECU vs Charlotte 11-8-25 1:56:54

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PRL 11-7-25 Bob Black, Brandon Golden, Tony Dunn, Brian North, Morgan Ahlers, Ann Holland 2:27:28

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

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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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PRL 11-6-25 Zach Kaplan, Jeff Nadu, Dog of the Day, Holton Ahlers, Will Coats, Greg Hudson 2:22:24

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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

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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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PRL 11-5-25 Ken Watlington, Donnell Coley, Rahjai Harris, Ellerbe, Troy Dreyfus, Aaron Fitt 2:22:33

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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

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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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PRL 11-4-25 Mike Mullis, Brian Bailey, Jennings Hall, Shane Carden, Alex Harper 2:22:24

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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

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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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The Brian Bailey Show 11-04-25 Dwayne Harris, Charlotte Coach Tim Albin 59:42

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From Corporate to Creative: Finding Confidence, Community & Courage with Lauren Troiano 51:39

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In this thirty-third episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is joined by Lauren Troiano, a Female Founder and Entrepreneur behind two Bedfordshire-based businesses: The Little Marketing Company and The Little Yoga Company. Lauren shares her journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, explaining how maternity leave inspired her to build busi…

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

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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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PRL 11-3-25 ECU Football Recap, Mack McCarthy, Aundrae Allison 2:22:50

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5th Quarter 11-1-25 ECU vs Temple 1:36:12

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PRL 10-31-25 Brian North, Ryan McCrystal, Tony Dunn, Morgan Ahlers, Holton Ahlers, Carter Cunningham 2:21:31

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

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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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PRL 10-30-25 Danny Beal, Zach Kaplan, Danny Reed, Jeff Nadu, Phil Harris, Greg Hudson 2:22:12

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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

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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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PRL 10-29-25 Cordell Woodland, Ken Watlington, Donnell Coley, Carter Spivey, Justin Hardy, K'hadre Hooker, Rahjai Harris 2:22:43

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

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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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PRL 10-28-25 Mike Mullis, Nicole Hutchison, Brian Bailey, Jennings Hall, Bryce Williams, Ryan Wallen 2:23:07

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

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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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Brian Bailey Show 10-28-25 KC Keeler, Will Bland, Nate Conner 1:01:04

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From Corporate Marketer to Property Entrepreneur; Building a Purpose-led Business with Jessica Leader 40:03

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In this thirty-second episode of My Kind of Business, Alex is joined by Jessica Leader – co-founder of SureStay Group and former corporate marketing professional turned property entrepreneur. After a successful career managing marketing budgets and brand reputations in the corporate world, Jess realised she wanted to do work that created both profi…

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

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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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PRL 10-27-25 Aundrae Allison, Mack McCarthy, Si Seymour, Alex Harper 2:23:27

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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

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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

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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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PRL 10-23-25 Zach Kaplan, Dixon Williams, Tony Dunn, Wade Minter, Ethan Norby, Greg Hudson 2:21:13

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UFC 321 Preview: The Tom Aspinall Era Begins, Fight Feasts: Best Fish & Chips in NYC | The Boys in the Back 1:28:31

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The Boys in the Back are locked in for UFC 321, so join them as they preview the card, starting with the main event that pits UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall against foe Ciryl Gane (01:51). After breaking down the the vacant UFC strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern (23:24), the Boys hit the rest of the stacked ma…

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PRL 10-22-25 Andrew Bayes, Donnell Coley, Zach Agnos, Rahjai Harris 2:22:07

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Kurt Angle, Payton Talbott, Aiemann Zahabi, Frank Warren, UFC 321 preview, more 2:42:21

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Vibes are high today on The Ariel Helwani Show, as Ariel gives his thoughts on the premiere of Uncrowned Films’ first entry, “What is BKFC?” (10:15). Wrestling legend Kurt Angle joins the show on a special date, the anniversary of his first WWE title win — against The Rock — and the anniversary of his first interview with Ariel. They discuss his up…

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Boots Ennis and Jazmyn Nyx in studio, Bo Nickal, Anthony Pettis, Andy Foster, On the Nose, more 4:27:29

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Ariel Helwani starts the show by celebrating the Blue Jays’ ALCS win, before pivoting to some Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane talk (03:52). Next, The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions, including thoughts on the likelihood of Conor McGregor fighting at the White House, Frankie Edgar’s false start with BKFC, t…

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PRL 10-21-25 Danny Beal, Mike Mullis, Jennings Hall, Brian Bailey, Bryce Williams, ECU Media Day Recap 2:22:24

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Brian Bailey Show 10-21-25 Alec Burleson, Jeff Craddock, Garrett Wingate, Nate Conner 1:00:16

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Your Mindset Is Your Business Strategy 22:26

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In this thirty-first episode of My Kind of Business, business coach Alex McCarthy dives into the crucial role of mindset in business success, exploring how self-belief and emotional intelligence shape everything from your confidence to your decision-making. Alex shares five powerful mindset shifts that help business owners grow with clarity and cal…

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Oscar De La Hoya at his home, Derek Moneyberg in studio, Chito Vera, Mike Malott, full weekend recap 4:30:42

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a tribute to coach Duke Roufus, who tragically died on Friday (00:10) Then, the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to recap UFC Vancouver, starting with the main event between Brendan Allen and Reinier de Ridder. After an in-depth conversation about MMA refereeing, the crew covers the rest of the ca…

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PRL 10-20-25 Trey Yesavage Recap, Aundrae Allison, Mack McCarthy, Alex Harper 2:22:01

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