Best Brandon Cain Podcasts (2025)

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No Bets Barred | Will Belal Muhammad And Valentina Shevchenko Retain Their Titles At UFC 315? 1:18:13

10h ago1:18:13

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The UFC is back in Montreal. This Saturday, the UFC is headed back to the 514 for UFC 315 which goes down at the Bell Centre and is headlined by a pair of title fights. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko puts her newly reclaimed flyweight title on the line against the surging Manon Fiorot, and then in the main event, Belal Muhammad puts his…

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UFC 315 Timeline: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena 1:05:21

15h ago1:05:21

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Before Belal Muhammad defends the UFC welterweight title for the first time against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315, check out MMA Fighting’s UFC 315 Timeline to look back on how both fighters got to their championship bout this Saturday at Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠@mikeheck_jr⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Unleashes on Claims Bo Nickal Got ‘Fraud Checked' and Belal Muhammad’s Toughest Fight 56:59

2d ago56:59

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Reinier de Ridder knocking out Bo Nickal and the criticism Nickal has received after the loss. Plus, we’ll look ahead at UFC 315 and discuss the toughest possible matchup for Belal Muhammad at welterweight and why women’s MMA has seemingly been strugglinglatel…

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Holly Birch. Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and Community Over Competition. 42:34

2d ago42:34

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This red-headed delight has come up many times in previous episodes, so I thought it only right she comes on and tells her story. Listen as this Easton, IL native (home to 400 or less) talks about her life as a photographer, the niche she has carved in the industry, going from small town to big city, photographing campus shenanigans as her first gi…

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

2d ago1:40:25

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On Episode 3,563, the guys reviewed this weekend’s UFC card and had two interviews as well, Gilbert Burns and Paul Hughes.By MMA Junkie Radio

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Des Moines 57:24

4d ago57:24

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Cory Sandhagen did everything in his power Saturday to prove he deserves bantamweight title consideration. In the UFC Des Moines main event, Sandhagen dominated two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and looked to be cruising to a decision or a clean finish when the bout was stopped just before the end of Round 2 due to a Figueiredo injury…

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UFC Des Moines Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Cory Sandhagen, Reinier de Ridder's Stoppage Wins 1:14:40

4d ago1:14:40

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Cory Sandhagen ended the night with a lopsided performance, and then a finish of Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Des Moines. Despite the TKO victory coming via injury, Sandhagen's showing was outstanding, and believes he's done enough to earn a title shot. Is he correct? Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike H…

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UFC Des Moines preview show: Is This Do Or Die For Cory Sandhagen And Deiveson Figueiredo? 1:22:25

5d ago1:22:25

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The UFC returns to Iowa for the first time in nearly 25 years this Saturday for UFC Des Moines, headlined by a bantamweight contest between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. Just one sleep away from the event, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview Saturday's card, discuss what's at stake for Sandhagen and Figgy Smalls, break …

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BTL | Eddie Hall Triumphs, Poirier's Last Dance Set, Ian Machado Garry's Big Win, More 1:18:21

6d ago1:18:21

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It was a crazy weekend in the combat sports world this past weekend with MMA and boxing delivering big moments — such as Eddie Hall's crazy 30-second knockout win at KSW 105, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn's instant classic, and Ian Machado Garry's gutsy decision win over Carlos Prates in the main event of UFC Kansas City. This weekend, it's anoth…

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Ep. #3562: UFC preview, PFL talk, Malcolm Wellmaker interview, Dan Ige interview, more 1:27:56

7d ago1:27:56

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On Episode 3,562, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend. They also had two interviews. The first guest was Dan Ige, who wants to fight Pitbull. The second guest was Malcolm Wellmaker, who just got a viral KO.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#809: The 4-Hour Workweek Tools That Still Work — The Art of Refusal and The Low-Information Diet 1:20:31

7d ago1:20:31

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features two of the most i…

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No Bets Barred | How Many Underdogs Can Pull Off Upsets at UFC Des Moines? 55:48

8d ago55:48

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The UFC is heading to Iowa for the first time in nearly 25 years. This Saturday, UFC Des Moines marks the UFC's first trip to the Hawkeye State since UFC 26 in 2000 as the promotion brings a stacked Fight Night card to the capitol city, headlined by a bantamweight matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. So, of course, No Bets Barred…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Says Ian Machado Garry Still Needs a ‘Signature Win,’ Argues Against Fighters Announcing Retirement Fights 55:23

9d ago55:23

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the UFC Kansas City card and Ian Machado Garry calling for the next title shot following his win over Carlos Prates. Plus we’ll discuss Anthony Smith’s retirement fight and Brown explains why he’s against fighters making those kinds of announcements before cal…

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Jaelyn Vickery. The Assault, the Attempt and Sticking to the Plan. 1:10:46

9d ago1:10:46

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What a joy and pleasure and light and well-rounded person Jae was to interview. There's no shortage of adjectives for this well-spoken delight. She is a That's What She Said Sister, therapist, financial guru and simply a great person to have met. Listen as this Naperville native and University of Illinois grad talks about the lifetime's worth of tr…

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2025 NFL Draft DAY THREE 11:14:35

9d ago11:14:35

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The Seattle Seahawks pick once in the fourth, twice in the fifth round and twice in the 7th round. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest…

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2025 NFL Draft LIVE 2nd and 3rd Round Reaction 4:38:12

9d ago4:38:12

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Day 2 of the draft, rounds 2 and 3. The Seattle Seahawks are sitting on two picks in each round, giving them prime oppurtunity knock this draft out of the park. I'll be covering all the action live and breaking down all the selections. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_con…

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2025 NFL Draft LIVE 1st Round Reaction 5:02:29

9d ago5:02:29

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The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is setting up to be one of the more unpredictable opening days of the draft in recent history. Where will the quarterbacks go? Will there be a run on offensive players to start the draft last year? And then you have the Seahawks sitting right smack dab in the middle of the first with basket full of options and …

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

9d ago1:25:29

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On Episode 3,561, the guys had the UFC in KC to cover and also spoke to PFL headliner Phil Davis.By MMA Junkie Radio

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Kansas City 1:35:04

11d ago1:35:04

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Ian Machado Garry showed once again he can hang with anyone in the welterweight division, gutting out a five-round win over the white hot Carlos Prates in Saturday’s UFC Kansas City main event. But should fans be concerned about Prates nearly putting Garry down in the fifth? Does Garry need to fight again to cement a title opportunity? On an all-ne…

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UFC Kansas City Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Ian Machado Garry Surviving Late Rally, Anthony Smith's Final Fight 1:16:11

11d ago1:16:11

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Ian Machado Garry looked like he was cruising to a flawless victory in the UFC Kansas City main event through nearly 18 minutes, but Carlos Prates turned things around in a big way — nearly finishing Garry in the fifth. In the end, Garry gets back in the win column, and is now the backup fighter for the welterweight title fight at UFC 315. Followin…

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Faithful in the Fire: Struggles, Stewardship & Startup Life – with Jonathan Bullock-Barrett 1:10:35

12d ago1:10:35

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What Does It Truly Mean to Be a Faithful Founder? In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode of The Faithful Founder Podcast, Jamie Cain sits down with his longtime friend and brother in Christ, Jonathan Bullock-Barrett, to dive deep into the meaning of stewardship, faithfulness, and the daily wrestle of living for God while building something meanin…

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UFC Kansas City Preview Show: How Close Are Ian Machado Garry And Carlos Prates To A Title Fight? 1:28:25

12d ago1:28:25

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The UFC is back in Missouri and it brought a banger of a main event. On Saturday, UFC Kansas City goes down from T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, headlined by a welterweight scrap between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates. Garry is coming off his near upset of Shavkat Rakhmonov in December, while Prates is one of the faces of the Fighting Nerds re…

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Ep. #3560: UFC Preview, Cub Swanson Interview, Richie Miranda Interview, more 1:34:20

13d ago1:34:20

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On Episode 3,560, the UFC is back so the guys covered that and the other storylines from the big names in our sport. They also had two guests join the show. First was Cub Swanson, who came on and gave us an update on where he is at, says he’s 60/40 in favor of retirement. Next was Richie Miranda, who just won a belt at LFA and gave the guys his cas…

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BTL | Ilia Topuria Teasing News, International Fight Week Options, UFC Kansas City 1:21:39

14d ago1:21:39

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Even after a UFC-less weekend, the news cycle is buzzing about what could headline UFC 317 — the promotion's annual International Fight Week card in #LasVegas. With former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria teasing news, could he be involved in the main event, and if not, what could be the big fight on the card? On an all-new edition of Between the L…

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The 2025 MMA Draft! | Which 28 Fighters Do You Build A Promotion Around? 1:03:52

14d ago1:03:52

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With the 2025 NFL Draft set to take place this week, it's once again time for the MMA Fighting team to don the hats of the premier combat sports promotions in the world and select the 28 fighters they would most want to have on roster to build a promotion around. Listen as Jed Meshew guides the action and the staff drafts seven fighters to their re…

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#808: Stephen West — From High School Dropout to Hit Podcast, and from Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living 1:44:59

14d ago1:44:59

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Stephen West is a father, husband, and host of the Philosophize This! podcast. Sponsors: Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/tim (three months free) Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping sol…

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No Bets Barred: Can Ian Machado Garry Stop The Surging Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas City? 41:52

15d ago41:52

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The UFC is back! This Saturday, the UFC returns after a week off for its third trip to Kansas City, with a dynamite welterweight matchup between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates headlining the card. UFC Kansas City also features the retirement fight for Anthony Smith, and a stacked main card, so, of course, No Bets Barred is here to break it all…

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#807: In Case You Missed It: March 2025 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 45:53

15d ago45:53

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This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners sugges…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Recounts CM Punk in UFC, Reacts to Paddy Pimblett's Extreme Weight Gain and Previews Carlos Prates vs. Ian Machado Garry 49:55

16d ago49:55

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview the UFC Kansas City main event between Carlos Prates and Ian Machado Garry, we pay tribute to Anthony Smith ahead of his final fight, Matt's concern for Paddy Pimblett after revealing his 40-pound weight gain after beating Michael Chandler plus we look back on …

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Brandon T. Washington. The Starving Artist and Encourage With Caution. 1:32:56

16d ago1:32:56

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This smooth operator joins me at Kitchen Table Studios after a long day of teaching and dadding. Listen as this Kankakee-born musician talks skipping a grade, clutching a high-honor scholarship, falling a few credits short, mastering his degree later in life, becoming a teacher of music and playing his voice all over our community while trying to m…

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

16d ago1:14:36

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

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Draft Predictions Crossover with The Seahawks Forever Podcast Crossover Dan Viens 2:04:28

18d ago2:04:28

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We are less than a week away from the NFL Draft. The perfect time to link back up with Seahawks Forever Dan Viens to go over the final details of this draft, how's it shaping for the Seahawks, where the value is best found, the perfect Seahawks draft, and some sleepers to keep on eye. We'll cover it all on today's show. Link to my YouTube Channel. …

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

20d ago1:13:58

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

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BTL | Paddy Pimblett Dominates, Volkanovski Featherweight GOAT? Plus, Full UFC 314 Fallout, More 1:24:05

21d ago1:24:05

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Paddy Pimblett battered, bloodied, and eventually stopped Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314 this past Saturday in #Miami, and now the ceiling appears to have been raised as to how high Pimblett can go in the UFC's best division. Can Pimblett find his way to UFC gold, and what's the next step to get him there? On an all-new edition of…

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Rankings Show: How High Does Paddy Pimblett Go After Spectacular Performance At UFC 314? 1:24:12

21d ago1:24:12

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Paddy Pimblett proved the doubters wrong again. UFC 314 was all about the featherweights, with Alexander Volkanovski beating Diego Lopes to claim a vacant title at the top of the card, and Yair Rodriguez, Jean Silva, and Dan Ige all picking up meaningful wins. But it’s Pimblett who arguably made the most headlines, defeating veteran contender Micha…

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#806: How Rich Barton Built Expedia and Zillow from $0 to $35B — Audacious Goals, Provocation Marketing, Scrabble for Naming, and Powerful Daily Rituals 2:25:01

21d ago2:25:01

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Rich Barton is the co-founder and co-executive chairman of Zillow, a company transforming how people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. Before Zillow, Rich founded Expedia within Microsoft in 1994 and successfully spun the company off as a public company in 1999. He served as president, CEO, and board director of Expedia and later co-founded and s…

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The Seahawks Draft Blog Crossover with Rob Staton 1:44:06

22d ago1:44:06

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A long requested guest comes to the channel. Rob Staton is the owner and operator of the longtime Seahawks Draft Blog and also runs a very successful channel on YouTube. He's been covering the Seahawks for more than a decade, and with it, covers the draft as in-depth as anyone out there. On the show today, I wanted to get Rob's perspective on the t…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Reaction to UFC 314, What’s Next for Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler and GFL Crashes and Burns 1:10:52

23d ago1:10:52

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fallout from UFC 314 including Paddy Pimblett’s huge win, what happens to Michael Chandler after another devastating loss, Jean Silva’s star power plus GFL crashes before holding a single show plus much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full vi…

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Julie Gunn. The Music Woman and Highlighting the Next Generation. 1:21:38

23d ago1:21:38

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Her intellect, presence and breadth of talent was inspiring. Her disposition and mellow nature was calming. She was a lovely interview and an honor to sit down with. Listen as this German-born, California-raised and Champaign-rooted, talks how music influenced and shaped her education, her love life, her career and her family dynamics. Julie's main…

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

24d ago1:15:34

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

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On To the Next One: What's Next For Paddy Pimblett After UFC 314? 1:16:07

25d ago1:16:07

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Alexander Volkanovski is once again the UFC featherweight champion after earning a decisive decision against Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314. While Volkanovski was unbelievably impressive, the spotlight continues to shine on Paddy Pimblett following the best performance of his career. On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighti…

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UFC 314 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Volkanovski Regaining Title, Pimblett Destroying Chandler 1:10:35

25d ago1:10:35

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Alexander Volkanovski is once again UFC featherweight champion after earning a unanimous decision against Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314 — but that may not be the biggest story from Saturday's blockbuster card in Miami. Following UFC 314, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck & Jed Meshew react to the card, Volkanovski's statistic-defying championship…

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UFC 314 Preview Show | Is It Do-Or-Die For Alexander Volkanovski? 1:43:27

27d ago1:43:27

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UFC 314 has been ramping up all fight week, and with the card just hours away, there's a ton of intrigue and excitement for a lot of the bouts — especially the final three fights, headlined by the vacant featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. With the former champ getting up there in age, and coming off of back-to-…

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

27d ago1:08:53

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

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BTL | UFC 314, Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett, Volkanovski vs. Lopes, GFL Cancellations 1:22:32

27d ago1:22:32

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It's UFC 314 fight week as the UFC is set to put on one of their most exciting on-paper lineups in recent memory, and while hardcore fans are excited for the championship main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, it appears the overall fan hype is on the co-main event and featured bout. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, th…

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No Bets Barred: Can Alexander Volkanovski Reclaim Gold Against Diego Lopes at UFC 314? 1:06:15

29d ago1:06:15

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UFC 314 is finally here! This Saturday, the UFC returns to Miami for the best card of the year. Headlined by a vacant featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, UFC 314 also features a five-round co-main event between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett, plus a whole lot more, so No Bets Barred is here to break it all …

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#805: Philip Goff — Exploring Consciousness and Non-Ordinary Religion, Galileo's Error, Panpsychism, Heretical Ideas, and Therapeutic Belief 2:16:13

29d ago2:16:13

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Philip Goff is a professor of philosophy at Durham University. His main research focus is consciousness, but he is interested in many questions about the nature of reality. He is most known for defending panpsychism, the view that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the physical world. He is the author of Galileo's Error: Found…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reveals the One Fighter with Do-or-Die Stakes at UFC 314 Plus Picks and Predictions 1:07:24

30d ago1:07:24

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview UFC 314 and the biggest storylines including Alexander Volkanovski coming back from two knockout losses and trying to reclaim the featherweight title in his fight against Diego Lopes plus Paddy Pimblett getting the biggest opportunity of his career against Mich…

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Scouting the Defensive Tackles of the 2025 NFL Draft | The BNB Show 2:08:09

1M ago2:08:09

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Get ready to dig into the powerhouse defensive tackle prospects of the 2025 NFL Draft! This class is stacked with interior disruptors, led by Michigan’s Mason Graham, a relentless technician with All-Pro potential, and Kenneth Grant, a 330-pound freak athlete who dominates the line. Don’t miss Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen, an explosive gap-shooter with s…

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Scouting the Quarterbacks of the 2025 NFL Draft | The BNB Show 1:40:12

1M ago1:40:12

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It is approximately a month away from the 2025 NFL Draft. That time of year to start taking a closer look at the prospects the Seahawks might be looking to target. With Geno Smith traded, Sam Howell on the final year of his deal and deep quarterback class, it would seem very likely Seattle will target one of these quarterbacks. On today's show, we'…

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