Best Carlos Alvarez Podcasts (2025)

People living with dementia often have behavioural and psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation, and when these are severe, antipsychotics can be prescribed. Guidelines recommend prescribing antipsychotics at the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time, but does this really happen in practice? Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez and Claudia Cooper'…

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Fall of Fighting Nerds? Raja Jackson’s arrest, remembering Tom Gerbasi | The Craic 1:21:35

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes begin this week’s episode by discussing the doomsday thinking surrounding The Fighting Nerds after they hit a poor run of form in UFC main events (05:57). The conversation then moves onto Raja Jackson’s arrest and the realization that he will likely be a huge commodity for fight sports promoters on t…

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White House card latest, Arman Tsarukyan watching Ilia Topuria's pockets, P4P crossovers, more 2:20:53

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show with the latest flurry of updates about the UFC's planned White House event (01:50), including Conor McGregor and Dana White hinting at McGregor headlining the card. Next, they touch on Arman Tsarukyan's comments about Ilia Topuria's wealth (35:27), before delivering their P4P crossovers (48:58), inspired by T…

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Ariel responds to Dana White, Julianna Peña, Timeless Toni Storm, Torrie Wilson, On The Nose, more 3:51:31

5d ago3:51:31

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a tribute to combat sports writer and friend Thomas Gerbasi, who passed away (00:22). The Boys in the Back join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions, touching on Dana White’s recent comments about Ariel on "Impaulsive," Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, Sean O’Malley’s next fight, and more (20:10). WWE Hall of Famer T…

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Shakur Stevenson, Ricochet, Yoel Romero, Alexander Hernandez, remembering Ricky Hatton, more 3:58:40

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Ariel Helwani opens today’s show by reacting to Anthony Hernandez withdrawing from his Oct. 18 fight against Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen stepping in (05:18). British broadcaster Adam Smith is back on the show to reminisce about Ricky Hatton and celebrate his life (12:13). Shakur Stevenson returns to break down Terence Crawford’s dominance a…

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Massive weekend recap, Terence Crawford, Eddie Hearn, Gable Steveson, Zuffa Boxing review, Ricky Hatton memories 4:31:55

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Ariel Helwani begins the show by touching on the death of Ricky Hatton (3:34), before recapping a loaded combat sports weekend, starting with Terence Crawford's win over Canelo Alvarez (09:25), Eddie Hearn's brewing rivalry with Dana White (16:25), White's fingerprints — or lack thereof — on the card itself (29:47), Turki Alalshikh's growing influe…

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Live from Belfast: Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan post-fight reaction show 45:46

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Petesy is live from Belfast with full coverage of Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan. He gives his verdict on the decision (02:38), shares post-fight reactions from Lewis Crocker and Eddie Hearn (05:22), and sits down with Gavan Casey to break it all down (21:14).By Ariel Helwani

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The Smashing Machine review, Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford press conference & weigh-in reaction | The Craic 1:18:12

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite to cover the week’s biggest topics. First up, Ben gives his exclusive review of The Smashing Machine, starring with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, off the back of his private screening (7:08). The crew then breaks down the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terrence Crawford presser, where Dana White faced poin…

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Mega Preview: Noche UFC & Canelo x Crawford, GC's 'Phillies Karen' hot take, P4P with a twist | The Boys in the Back 2:50:20

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The Boys in the Back kick off a loaded show with remembrance for 9/11, before moving on to news and notes including TKO COO Mark Shapiro revealing details of UFC's rights negotiations (04:22) and Ilia Topuria's response to Terence Crawford (09:18). Next, they preview Saturday's stacked lineup, starting with Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford (17:0…

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Charles Oliveira, Joseph Parker, Jaime Munguia, Alexander Hernandez, On The Nose, more 3:49:52

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Ariel Helwani begins the show by answering your On The Nose questions, with topics including Andrew Tate, Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather, and more (05:37). Alexander Hernandez joins to preview his Noche UFC fight against Diego Ferreira, discuss his new nickname, the turning point in his career, and more (1:04:03). Charles Oliveira is back to annou…

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Diego Lopes, Carlos Prates, Paul Craig, Corey Anderson in studio, more 3:11:43

13d ago3:11:43

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a check-in on Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight week (03:19). Diego Lopes returns ahead of this weekend’s Noche UFC matchup with Jean Silva to break down the fight, respond to Silva’s proposed bet, talk about accepting fights against Yair Rodriguez and Aaron Pico, and more (13:46). Carlos Prates looks b…

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Darren Till, Maven Huffman in studio, Benoit Saint Denis, Bryan Battle, Modestas Bukauskas, UFC Paris recap 4:04:27

14d ago4:04:27

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Ariel Helwani is back, starting with his reaction to UFC Paris and specifically Nassourdine Imavov’s big win over Caio Borralho (07:45). Benoit Saint Denis discusses his flawless performance against Mauricio Ruffy in Paris, bouncing back in a big way after the lows of 2024, wanting to fight Mateusz Gamrot, and more (23:10). Darren Till returns with…

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Tom Aspinall x Ciryl Gane Presser Reaction, UFC Paris, Tyson x Mayweather?! | The Craic 1:24:54

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The Craic is back from its summer hiatus. Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regular Ben Fowlkes, and they kick things off by reacting to the Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane press conference (5:08). Next, the guys unpack the fallout from Rampage Jackson’s interview with Ariel earlier this week, and Petesy and Ben weigh in on the former UFC star’s commen…

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UFC Paris preview, Anderson Silva gets $10 million, Kayla Harrison at the White House, more | The Boys in the Back 2:11:28

18d ago2:11:28

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The Boys are back from vacation and jump into news and notes, including Bo Nickal getting booked against Rodolfo Vieira (01:50), Kayla Harrison's visit to the White House (04:25), and Anderson Silva's reported payout from the UFC antitrust lawsuit (11:06). Next, they preview UFC Paris from top to bottom (15:41), before making their picks (59:45) an…

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Rampage Jackson, Alex Pereira in studio, Chael Sonnen, Luke Rockhold, Deontay Wilder, Andre Ward, On The Nose 5:11:15

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After quickly hitting some news and notes, Ariel Helwani is joined by Chael Sonnen to discuss his busy weekend with Real American Freestyle and CJI 2, the response to his initial comments on Raja Jackson, and his surprising prediction for the White House card main event (11:21). Deontay Wilder recaps his win over Tyrrell Herndon, before talking abo…

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We're back! Raja Jackson and UFC 322 reactions, Mackenzie Dern, Aljamain Sterling, Tom Lawlor, Charles Johnson, weekend recap 4:41:44

20d ago4:41:44

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Ariel Helwani and the crew are back from vacation, so they start with a catch-up on all the things they missed, including reactions to Raja Jackson's situation, UFC 322 being announced, the combat sports weekend — Misfits, Real American Freestyle, and CJI events, Jake Paul vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis, UFC Shanghai, and more (15:50). Charles Johnson j…

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Khamzat Chimaev is boring? UFC welterweight drama, Jake Paul vs. 'Tank' Davis | The Craic 1:22:04

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On a special Thursday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll tackles the week’s biggest stories alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. They kick things off by debating whether Khamzat Chimaev’s recent middleweight title victory over Dricus Du Plessis has fueled the perception that he’s becoming a boring fighter (2:15). Alongside Khamzat Chimaev …

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Who's next for Khamzat Chimaev? Jake Paul vs 'Tank' Davis?! UFC Shanghai & PFL previews | The Boys in the Back 2:10:16

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to breaking news that Jake Paul will be fighting Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in November (02:18). Sparked by Dana White announcing Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez for October, the Boys discuss who Khamzat Chimaev will face in his first title defense (10:04). After previewing UFC Shanghai (26:56),…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 39: Moses Itauma's trainer Ben Davison talks massive win and next fight, Mick Conlan and Dan Canobbio join, more 1:16:45

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Ariel Helwani is flying solo for this episode of Ariel x Ade, but he’s bringing three guests with him. First, trainer Ben Davison joins to discuss Moses Itauma’s first-round stoppage against Dillian Whyte, Itauma’s seemingly limitless potential, who the phenom might fight next, whether it’s too soon for the Oleksandr Usyk fight, and he gives an upd…

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Dillon Danis in studio, Mike Perry & Jeremy Stephens faceoff, Lerone Murphy, Carlos Ulberg 2:54:46

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with Lerone Murphy, who talks about his highlight-reel knockout of Aaron Pico at UFC 319, practicing the spinning elbow, champion Alexander Volkanovski’s callout for December, his weight cut, and more (07:53). Dillon Danis is back in studio with Ariel to discuss a variety of topics, including his upcoming Misfits fi…

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Francis Ngannou, Paulo Costa in studio, Michael 'Venom' Page, Bryan Battle, Tim Elliott, UFC 319 reaction 4:26:55

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a full recap of UFC 319, including a response to the chatter of Khamzat Chimaev being “boring” (02:28). Paulo Costa joins Ariel in-studio to react to Chimaev’s victory, talk about the UFC’s decision not to have him front row in Chicago, his game plan for a potential Chimaev fight, their past run-ins, making his act…

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UFC 319 Post-Fight Show: Khamzat Chimaev dominates Dricus Du Plessis; Who's next? Ariel Helwani reacts 1:01:33

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Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll for their immediate reactions to UFC 319, starting with Khamzat Chimaev dominating Dricus Du Plessis to become UFC middleweight champion (01:24). After breaking down the fight, they wonder who Chimaev could face next, including reactions to a real-time callout by Sean Strickland (13:01). Helwani quickly rec…

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Mets Defeat Mariners 3-1 | Carlos Mendoza Postgame Reaction 6:50

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8/16/25: The Mets defeated the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 3-1. Listen to Carlos Mendoza talk about Nolan McLean’s stellar debut, Francisco Lindor’s hot streak at the plate, and what the crowd at Citi Field means to the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLB.com

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UFC 319 weigh-in & press conference reaction, Conor McGregor’s not cut, more | The Craic 1:17:46

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With UFC 319 right around the corner, Petesy Carroll joins forces with Ben Fowlkes to break down the card’s biggest talking points. After reacting to the weigh-in results (7:23), they dive straight into the main event. Is this Khamzat Chimaev’s coronation, or are fans once again underestimating Dricus Du Plessis? The boys tackle it all (11:03). UFC…

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UFC 319 MEGA PREVIEW: Can Dricus du Plessis stop Khamzat Chimaev? Top UFC on ESPN moments, more | The Boys in the Back 3:10:14

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The Boys in the Back are here to preview UFC 319, including a full breakdown of the can't-miss championship fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev (3:50). After previewing the rest of the card (41:15), the Boys briefly look ahead to the latest PFL championship fights (1:22:34) and make picks for the weekend (1:25:56). Next, they debut …

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Karrion Kross in studio, Darren Till, Paul Hughes, Shayna Baszler, BKFC breaking news, Ariel fires back at Logan Paul 4:07:09

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Ariel Helwani opens the show by reacting to PFL announcing the rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes (04:52) and recent comments by Dana White about how fighters will benefit from UFC’s new rights deal (19:57), before answering your On The Nose questions (34:58). Karrion Kross joins Ariel in studio to discuss his new best-selling book …

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In conversation with... Kasia Machaczek, Scott Teasdale, and Joe Firth 33:13

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Kasia Machaczek, Scott Teasdale, and Joe Firth talk about their new paper on lifestyle interventions, which extends the work of a 2019 Lancet Psychiatry Commission on physical health in people with mental illness.By The Lancet

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Ariel x Ade, episode 38: Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte interviews, Eubank-Benn 2 booked, ‘Boots' 154 pound debut, 'Tank' charges dropped, more 1:18:36

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladpio, joining from Riyadh, kick off the show with a discussion about Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte (00:45), including Whyte confronting Ade about his prediction for the fight during their roundtable (01:11). Ade’s full sitdown with Whyte (08:28) is followed by quick reaction and then his chat with Itauma (24:24) and brief …

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Kasia Machaczek, Scott Teasdale, and Joe Firth on lifestyle interventions 33:13

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Why is physical health so important for people with mental illness? In this episode, we talk about a new paper on lifestyle interventions for people with mental illness, covering which aspects of those interventions are beneficial for physical and mental health, and looking at key recommendations for how to implement these interventions in mental h…

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Michael Chandler, Carlos Prates, Chris Duncan, David Samson on UFC rights deal, more 2:51:00

1M ago2:51:00

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Ariel Helwani starts the show with further analysis of the UFC’s new rights deal, focusing on Dana White’s comments that fighters will benefit from the deal and a comparison between Paramount and ESPN’s distribution platforms (01:52). Carlos Prates joins ahead of his UFC 319 fight against Geoff Neal and talks about lessons learned from the Ian Mach…

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Tom Aspinall, UFC Ditches PPV & Signs with Paramount Reaction, Anthony Hernandez, Salt Papi, Elijah Smith, Weekend Recap 3:16:36

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to UFC's massive seven-year $7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount, before the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll jump in to continue the discussion (05:30). Elijah Smith, fresh off his frightening KO against Toshiomi Kazama, joins the show to talk about the highlight reel slam, learning from his fathe…

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Charles Oliveira coming back too soon? Khamzat-DDP heating up, Artem Lobov is back, more | The Craic 1:19:25

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the week’s biggest headlines. First up, Charles Oliveira’s return against Rafael Fiziev. The crew debates whether it’s too quick a turnaround for Oliveira after his KO loss to Ilia Topuria just three months ago (6:12). One fight fast approac…

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Khamzat Chimaev wants three belts, Dricus du Plessis is the boogeyman, ESPN x WWE rights deal | The Boys in the Back 2:51:24

2M ago2:51:24

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to breaking news that Charles Oliveira will return to action against Rafael Fiziev in October (1:22). Then, they launch into a deep dive on recent comments made by both Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis ahead of their UFC 319 fight (09:30), including Khamzat's call to capture three UFC belts, D…

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Dricus du Plessis! Plus, Paul Heyman, Keyshawn Davis, and Keith Jardine all in studio, On the Nose 4:44:12

2M ago4:44:12

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to news of the five-year deal that will bring WWE's premium live events to ESPN (05:58). UFC star turned actor Keith Jardine joins Ariel in studio to reminisce about his career and discuss his latest film projects, including his major directorial debut "Kill Me Again" (13:50). Next, Ariel and the Boys in…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 37: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 'dangerous?' Ryan Garcia trolls Oscar De La Hoya? Plus, Skye Nicolson and Xander Zayas join the show 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a reaction to talks of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua heating up (02:54), with Ade expressing strong reservations. The duo is joined by Skye Nicolson to discuss her drop to 122 pounds, respond to comments by Most Valuable Promotions’ Nakisa Bidarian, talk about targeting a fight against Ellie Scotney …

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Artem Lobov, CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster, Bryan Battle, rankings debate, PFL vs. ONE? 2:57:36

2M ago2:57:36

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a quick review of Tapology’s latest update and rankings (03:59). Andy Foster, Executive Director of the California State Athletic Commission, joins to discuss proposed clarifications to the MMA scoring criteria, his feelings on the The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, GFL’s canceled California events, …

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Renato Moicano, Michael 'Venom' Page, Thad Jean, Martin Buday, UFC & SummerSlam reaction 3:40:55

2M ago3:40:55

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by recapping a busy weekend in combat, including the UFC’s event headlined by Tatsuro Taira, Thad Jean’s big win in the PFL championship, WWE SummerSlam — topped by Brock Lesnar’s shocking return — and more (06:00). Renato "Money" Moicano returns to defend his viral clip about turning down th…

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Pregame Press Conference Carlos Mendoza August 3, 2025 8:56

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Carlos Mendoza speaks to the media ahead of the series finale with the San Francisco Giants. He talks about the role that starting pitchers have played recently, what he is looking for from Frankie Montas today, Francisco Alvarez’s improvements from being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Pregame Press Conference Carlos Mendoza August 2, 2025 4:43

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Carlos Mendoza speaks to the media prior to Saturday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. He discusses why Kodai Senga has been so effective in 2025, the conversations he had with players after the trade deadline, and the opposing starting pitcher for Saturday’s game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Carlos Mendoza, Ryan Helsley, Taylor Rogers and Cedric Mullins React To Trade Deadline 23:07

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Carlos Mendoza praised the Mets’ trade deadline additions, highlighting bullpen upgrades Ryan Helsley and Taylor Rogers along with new center fielder Cedric Mullins. Mendoza emphasized Mullins’ speed, defensive instincts, and baseball IQ, noting that his value extends beyond the box score. He addressed how Mullins’ arrival shifts playing time for J…

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TKO's attempt to alter the Ali Act, Conor McGregor appeal dismissed, the end of heavyweight? 1:06:08

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Petesy and Chuck previously promised to get an authority on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act - the amendment the entity known as TKO boxing are attempting to have written into law - and they provided it this week as John S. Nash joins the show to give insights on the topic (04:27). The conversation then moved onto Conor McGregor's faile…

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David Stearns Faces Media After Mets Trade Deadline 21:21

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David Stearns discussed the Mets’ trade deadline moves, highlighted by the acquisition of Cedric Mullins to bolster defense, baserunning, and lineup balance. He explained the decision to prioritize bullpen upgrades, landing Taylor Rogers and Ryan Helsley, while keeping top prospects in the system. Stearns outlined how the roster mix will work with …

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Ben 'The Bane' Davis joins the Boys in studio, Conor McGregor loses his appeal, P4P reality TV shows, more | The Boys in the Back 3:00:51

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The Boys in the Back kick things off with the results of Uncrowned's poker table felt auction benefitting Ben Askren. Next, Petesy Carroll joins to provide an update on Conor McGregor’s sexual assault case appeal (04:50). Then, Ben 'The Bane' Davis comes in studio to help the Boys break down all of UFC Vegas 108 (12:22), headlined by Tatsuro Taira …

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Doctor Mike and Josh Barnett in studio, Johnny Eblen, On the Nose, weekend preview, Ben Askren Day 3:51:42

2M ago3:51:42

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (07:47). Johnny Eblen is the first guest of the day, coming off his title stunner at PFL Africa against Costello van Steenis. He discusses what went wrong in the fight, why the PFL won’t book the rematch, his long layoff and more (43:46). Josh Barnett j…