Best Cain Explains Podcasts (2025)

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A Simple Guided Meditation from Dan | Live from the Renegade Sangha 13:07

19m ago13:07

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We asked not too long ago in the chat on our Substack community – which you can find at DanHarris.com – about what kinds of things you’d find useful as Friday bonus episodes, and one of the things we heard was: more guided meditations, please. So today, we are happy to oblige with this short meditation that I led, as part of our semi-regular live g…

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BTL | Is Jon Jones Trolling Everybody? Plus, Ilia Topuria Makes Major Move, More 1:17:58

1d ago1:17:58

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UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones continues to be at the center of the news cycle as he discusses his plans for a return to the octagon, and a potential fight with interim champ Tom Aspinall. While he says he's not "retired," Jones continues to send fans on an emotional rollercoaster ride. But is Jones to blame for the insanity going on in the UFC's …

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Rankings Show: Who will be the best welterweight of this generation? 1:02:43

5m ago1:02:43

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Jack Della Maddalena is the new welterweight champion and is on his way to establishing an enduring legacy at 170 pounds. All he has to do now is get through the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world in Islam Makhachev and then a murderer’s row of contenders. Simple enough, right? Della Maddalena made a statement with a dramatic win over Belal…

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Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver 1:04:06

1d ago1:04:06

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This episode explores a compelling Buddhist question: does self-hatred, or self-love, make sense if the self is an illusion? Matthew Brensilver, PhD, is a clinical social worker and experienced teacher of meditation retreats. He also worked at an organization called Mindful Schools, which teaches teachers how to teach meditation. This episode also …

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Fires Back at Claims Islam Makhachev is Ducking Ilia Topuria Plus Josiah Harrell Joins the Show 1:19:57

4d ago1:19:57

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin address accusations that Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight specifically to avoid a potential fight against Ilia Topuria. Plus the latest on Jon Jones and if the UFC should actually consider stripping him of the heavyweight title. And top prospect Josiah Harrell joi…

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That Feeling of “Always-Behind and Never-Enough”—Here’s the Antidote | Ellen Hendriksen 1:06:52

4d ago1:06:52

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How to beat perfectionism without lowering your standards. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfec…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Michael Morales After Stopping Gilbert Burns? 38:56

5d ago38:56

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Michael Morales picked up the biggest win of his career when he ran over past title challenger Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Vegas 106 on Saturday night at the UFC APEX. While many believe Morales could be a future champion, the UFC's 170-pound division is loaded up with contenders right now. Where does Morales fit into that mix after his …

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From Proxy: Mic Chooses the Wrong Life 51:01

1d ago51:01

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We’re excited to share with you an episode of the new podcast Proxy, produced by Yowei Shaw. Today: the case of Mic, who feels like he defied his fate and now has no purpose in life. For her new podcast Proxy, Yowei Shaw finds someone uniquely able to help Mic break out of his regret loop. Proxy is a show that investigates niche emotional conundrum…

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UFC Vegas 106 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Michael Morales Destroying Gilbert Burns 1:02:59

1d ago1:02:59

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Michael Morales put the entire UFC welterweight division on notice as he ran over past title challenger Gilbert Burns in the first round of the UFC Vegas 106 main event. At just 25 years of age, the sky seems to be the limit for Morales, and he has all the time in the world to reach the top of the division. Following Morales' sensational performanc…

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Planned Parenthood Under Fire After Shattering Disturbing Record (Plus: Is a Dangerous Truth Being Hidden for Political Reasons?) 15:43

7d ago15:43

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Planned Parenthood just recorded a record number of abortions. In the post-Roe era, what does that mean — and why does it matter? Plus, as debate rages over the abortion pill, are essential health facts being hidden from women? The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down. For more context, here are today's st…

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UFC Vegas 106 Preview Show | Is Gilbert Burns Being Overlooked vs. Michael Morales In Main Event? 1:01:00

7d ago1:01:00

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Gilbert Burns has been one of the UFC's best welterweights for years, and was seconds away from becoming a world champion. Now, on a three-fight losing streak — against the current champ, the most recent champ, and a top-three contender — Burns is a huge underdog against the talented, but relatively untested Michael Morales in the main event of UFC…

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If You’re Freaking Out About Politics | Bonus Episode with Dan 11:18

3d ago11:18

11:18

A few ideas for staying sane in insane times, regardless of your political leanings or who you voted for. Related episode: Joseph Goldstein On: Impermanence, Impersonality, And How To Use Mindfulness To Be More Creative Joseph Goldstein’s book of poetry: Dreamscapes of the Mind Sign up for Dan’s newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikT…

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BTL | BREAKING NEWS Galore, Makhachev Vacates, Topuria vs. Oliveira, DDP vs. Khamzat, More 1:17:06

8d ago1:17:06

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Islam Makhachev is vacating the UFC lightweight title and is moving up to welterweight to challenge new champ Jack Della Maddalena later this year. Because of that, Ilia Topuria will fight for the vacant 155-pound title against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 to cap off International Fight Week next month. Was this the right call? On …

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How To Improve Critical Thinking, Embrace Uncertainty, and Stop Self-Censoring | Jenara Nerenberg 1:07:04

9d ago1:07:04

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Plus how to speak up and challenge your own tribe, how to successfully engage with people you disagree with, and more. Jenara Nerenberg is a journalist and author. Her latest book is called Trust Your Mind: Embracing Nuance in a World of Self-Silencing. She holds degrees from the Harvard School of Public Health and UC Berkeley. She lectures widely …

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Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates title, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 plus more fight announcements 1:04:53

10d ago1:04:53

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Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more — including a date and location for Dricus d…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Belal Muhammad’s Game Plan Didn’t Matter at UFC 315, Breaks Down Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev 1:11:05

11d ago1:11:05

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 315 with the UFC legend explaining why Belal Muhammad’s game plan didn’t really matter much in his loss to Jack Della Maddalena. We also talk about Della Maddalena’s chances against Islam Makhachev plus Jose Aldo retiring, the state of wome…

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If It’s Hysterical, It’s Historical: The Liberating Power of Understanding Your Past | Dr. Orna Guralnik 1:11:27

12d ago1:11:27

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On psychoanalysis, which we haven’t talked about much on this show. Dr. Orna Guralnik is a psychoanalyst and writer. Her writing centers on the intersection of psychoanalysis, dissociation, and cultural studies. She has completed the filming of several seasons of the docu-series Couples Therapy. In this episode we talk about: The relationship betwe…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Jack Della Maddalena, Belal Muhammad After UFC 315? 1:30:40

8d ago1:30:40

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Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion after defeating Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315. It appears he will face lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev in his first title defense, but where does Muhammad go after his championship reign came to an end? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike He…

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UFC 315 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Jack Della Maddalena Creating Chaos With Title Win Over Belal Muhammad 1:14:38

13d ago1:14:38

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UFC 315 was capped off by Jack Della Maddalena becoming the brand new UFC welterweight champion following a thrilling battle with Belal Muhammad in the main event. Does the result officially lock down a champ vs. champ fight with lightweight king, and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev? Following Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fightin…

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Female Fencer Takes Bold Trans Stand, Locker Room Chaos and the New Battle For Life: 3 Stories You Won't Want to Miss 18:24

13d ago18:24

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A female fencer takes a stand over the trans issue, Loudoun County is under fire after reportedly investigating young boys who were caught speaking about a biological girl in their locker room — and the battle over the abortion pill heats up. The Washington Times' Valerie Richardson joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL…

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UFC 315 preview show: Is Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena card actually underrated? 1:22:44

10d ago1:22:44

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Belal Muhammad and Valentina Shevchenko are set for their first title defenses. This Saturday, at UFC 315 in Montreal, Quebec, Muhammad puts his welterweight title on the line against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event, while Shevchenko starts her second women’s flyweight title run against Manon Fiorot. Will both new champions keep their belts …

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Why Am I Like This? | Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach 51:48

10d ago51:48

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Why even self-help authors can still be messy. Glennon Doyle is the CEO and Founder of Treat Media, an award-winning media company that makes art for humans who want to stay human. She is an author, podcaster, producer, and philanthropist. Her books include the #1 New York Times bestsellers Untamed and Love Warrior; the New York Times bestseller Ca…

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Horror in Nigeria: Why Trump, America Can't Ignore Slaughter of Christians 8:45

15d ago8:45

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Nigeria has become a hellscape for Christians as persecution continues to rise in the African nation. President Donald Trump and America must take a stand...before it's too late. Billy Hallowell explains the dire situation. FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Follow Billy on Twitter - Follow Billy on Instagram - Follow Billy on Facebook - Follow Billy …

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BTL | Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena, UFC 315, What's Next For Bo Nickal? 1:29:10

15d ago1:29:10

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UFC 315 goes down this Saturday in Montreal with two title fights, including the Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena main event for the UFC welterweight title, as well as Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot for the women's flyweight title. While the card — most notably the pay-per-view portion — is pretty good, the buzz doesn't seem to be in …

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

12d 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

12d 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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Conquer Your Money Neuroses | Lewis Howes 1:19:02

12d ago1:19:02

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Upgrade your relationship to your wallet. Lewis Howes is the host of the School of Greatness podcast. He has written several bestselling books. His newest is called Make Money Easy: Your Path to Peace, Freedom, and Financial Abundance. In this episode we talk about: Overcoming setbacks The evolution of podcasting Developing a personal mission to he…

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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

18d 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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Alchemize Your Anger and Anxiety | Suleika Jaouad 1:08:09

14d ago1:08:09

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How journaling can transform negative emotions into meaning and agency. Suleika Jaouad is the author of the instant New York Times bestselling memoir, Between Two Kingdoms, which has been translated into over twenty languages, and her highly anticipated new book, The Book of Alchemy, forthcoming in April 2025. She writes the popular weekly newslett…

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

15d 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

20d 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

17d 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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Distraction, Vulnerability, and A Phrase To End Sh*t-Talking | Three Listener Questions 11:39

17d ago11:39

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Dan’s best attempts to answer some listener questions from our Substack community. These questions came from our live Renegade Sangha session on April 8, and all of these sessions are open to paid subscribers. Check out how to join the party at DanHarris.com.

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

22d 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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No Bets Barred | How Many Underdogs Can Pull Off Upsets at UFC Des Moines? 55:48

21d ago55:48

55:48

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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How a Buddhist Monk Deals With Anxiety | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche 55:22

19d ago55:22

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Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that spiked during the pandemic, and many of us are still feeling it in 2025. In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks in detail about how he personally works with anxiety and panic and the practices he draws upon when dealing with these states. Mingyur began doing long ret…

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Faith in the White House: Paula White-Cain Responds to Critics, Details Her History With Trump and More 32:44

24d ago32:44

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Prayer, praise and worship music, and sermons have made their way into the White House, with hundreds of faith leaders heading to Washington D.C., in recent months to offer perspective and take part in events organized by the newly minted White House Faith Office. That office, headed by Paula White-Cain and Jenny Korn, is historic and unlike previo…

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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

25d 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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Never Worry Alone | Dr. Robert Waldinger 1:03:11

21d ago1:03:11

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Dr. Robert Waldinger talks about his new book The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, which explores lessons from the longest scientific study of happiness. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts Gener…

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

26d 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

27d 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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UFC Kansas City Preview Show: How Close Are Ian Machado Garry And Carlos Prates To A Title Fight? 1:28:25

28d 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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Meditate on the Breath (Without Driving Yourself Nuts) | Bonus Meditation with Joseph Goldstein 12:53

24d ago12:53

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You don’t have to focus too maniacally on your breath; your body is part of the process, too. Our good buddy Joseph Goldstein shows you how to balance. Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dr…

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

25d 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

25d 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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No Bets Barred: Can Ian Machado Garry Stop The Surging Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas City? 41:52

26d 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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Status: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Get It Without Driving Yourself Crazy | Will Storr 1:07:03

26d ago1:07:03

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Plus more surprising information on this fundamental human drive. Will Storr is a multi award-winning writer and Sunday Times bestselling author. His latest book is A Story is a Deal: How to use the science of storytelling to lead, motivate and persuade. Waking Up, a top-notch meditation app with amazing teachers and a ton of courses for all levels…

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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

1M 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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Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine 1:14:45

28d ago1:14:45

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How to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way. William “Bill” Irvine is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages, including Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and Stoic Challenge: A Philo…

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Is There Proof of Jesus, the Resurrection and the Supernatural? Lee Strobel Tells All 18:01

1M ago18:01

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Is there evidence for Jesus' life, death and resurrection? Renowned author Lee Strobel joins Billy Hallowell to discuss evidence for the Easter story, explaining why he believes the Gospel narrative can be definitively proven. Plus, he explores evidence for the supernatural more broadly. Mr. Strobel's latest book is "Seeing the Supernatural: Invest…

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