Best Conor Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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Conor McGregor Not Cut, UFC 319 Weigh-In & Press Conference Reaction, More 1:17:46

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24d ago1:17:46

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

34m ago45:46

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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).

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Smashing Machine Review, Jon Jones Says Sorry To Dana White, Canelo x Crawford 1:18:12

19m ago1:18:12

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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 with Dwayne 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 pointed questions on fight…

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Bonus - Ruadhán Ó Críodáin 46:01

3h ago46:01

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Ruadhán Ó Críodáin talks to Shane about their memories of 2015 and what's next for Ireland's vulnerable trans community. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor. Visual desi…

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

3d ago1:24:54

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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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Bonus - Brendan Courtney 40:47

6d ago40:47

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Shane talks to broadcaster Brendan Courtney to talk about growing up gay in Dublin, living with homophobic abuse and becoming one of the most visible queer people on Irish TV, along with his memories of 2015 referendum. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Serie…

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Bonus - Seán Munsanje 37:29

13d ago37:29

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Shane Daniel Byrne chats to broadcaster Seán Munsanje about growing up gay in Ireland, the importance of queer representation in the media and his recollections of 2015. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixing, and sound editin…

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Khamzat Chimaev Is Boring? UFC Welterweight Drama, Jake Paul vs 'Tank' Davis 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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Bonus - Pillow Queens 52:39

20d ago52:39

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Shane chats to Pam and Sarah from Pillow Queens, an award-winning and critically acclaimed queer band from Dublin. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor. Visual design - S…

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Bonus - Conor Behan 42:53

1M ago42:53

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Shane talks to RTÉ 2FM broadcaster and pop culture expert Conor Behan about his memories of 2015 and beyond. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor. Visual design - Stephen…

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Charles Oliveira Coming Back Too Soon? Khamzat-DDP Heating Up, Artem Lobov Back 1:19:25

1M ago1:19:25

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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. The first is Charles Oliveira’s return against Rafael Fiziev. The crew debates whether it’s too quick a turnaround for Oliveira after his KO loss to Topuria just three months ago (6:12). One fight fast approachi…

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Bonus - Lisa Connell 51:39

1M ago51:39

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Shane sits down with the charming and outspoken force behind LGBT Noise, GCN magazine and co-founder of queer club night Mother - the legend that is Lisa Connell. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fio…

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Bonus - Davina Devine 38:14

1M ago38:14

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Shane talks to Davina Devine about their hilarious memories of 2015 and how they became drag royalty. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixing, and sound editing - Fionn O'Brien and Paul Macgregor. Visual design - Stephen King O…

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How Long Will Tom Aspinall Reign? Plus, UFC Abu Dhabi, Hulk Hogan, Ali Act 1:19:45

2M ago1:19:45

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to discuss the latest in combat sports, beginning with a reflection on the legacy of the late Hulk Hogan (06:46). They then dive into Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane. What are the key storylines heading into the matchup, and could this be the start of the Aspinall era? (21:36) Looking ahead to UFC Abu Dhabi,…

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Bonus - David Carroll 47:23

2M ago47:23

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Shane talks to activist David Carroll about his recollections of 2015; his marriage in Canada when it still wasn't legal in Ireland and surviving the horrors of the 1980s. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixing, and sound edit…

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BIG Combat Sports Weekend, Dustin Poirier's Last Dance, Best Guinness in NYC 1:30:22

2M ago1:30:22

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With a stacked combat sports weekend ahead, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes kick things off by debating which fight carries the highest stakes (6:22). One of those matchups is Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier. The crew dives into their favorite storylines surrounding this trilogy clash (14:03). Arguably the biggest fight of the wee…

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Bonus - Gráinne Healy 55:14

2M ago55:14

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Shane Daniel Byrne talks to the genius behind the successful Yes vote in 2015, Gráinne Healy. She talks about the campaign tactics, the initial setbacks and her huge legacy 10 years later. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. Developed and Produced by Paul Macgregor, Series Producer. Audio design, mixin…

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Taylor vs. Serrano 3 Reaction from Madison Square Garden 31:48

2M ago31:48

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Live from Madison Square Garden, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to Katie Taylor claiming victory in her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano. Soaking up the energy from the live arena, The Craic transports you to cage side with live sound from the fighter announcements and results, followed by the duo breaking do…

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Bonus - Una Mullally 53:21

2M ago53:21

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Shane talks to celebrated author and Irish Time journalist Una Mullally about her personal reflections on the 2015. Shane discusses Una's perspective on the divisions within the LGBTQ+ community around the push for civil partnerships; the strategic approach of the "Yes" campaign, and the key involvement of unexpected public figures like former Pres…

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Bonus - Joe Caslin 43:50

2M ago43:50

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Shane chats to acclaimed artist Joe Caslin about his beautiful artwork, which became the defining imagery of 2015 Marriage Referendum. Joe talks about the mural's origins, the inside help that he received to stay out of the courts, his teaching career, growing up in Roscommon, and what Joe now believes is important for today's LGBT+ youth. See more…

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Ilia Topuria v Paddy Pimblett, Conor McGregor's Appeal, Khamzat Lands Stateside 1:17:06

2M ago1:17:06

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual, and kick things off by breaking down Ilia Topuria’s newly minted no. 1 ranking in the official Uncrowned pound-for-pound sweepstakes (4:03). Shifting to what’s next for Topuria, Petesy and the gang weigh in on Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaejthe, and Arman Tsarukyan as…

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Tom Aspinall's next moves, Jon Jones' legacy tarnished? UFC 317 preview, more 1:14:41

2M ago1:14:41

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The Craic returns! In a special Wednesday edition of the show, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the latest evidence surrounding Jon Jones’s recent criminal charge, including Jones’ seemingly self-incriminating posts on X (0:38). Jones’ retirement disgruntled a lot of MMA fans, including Andy Aspinall, fathe…

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Bonus - Ailbhe Smyth 50:52

3M ago50:52

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In the first bonus episode of Ireland Said Yes, Shane talks to veteran activist Ailbhe Smyth. She discusses her memories of the 2015 Marriage Referendum, how she's won and lost campaigns, and what advice Ailbhe would give future generations of Irish LGBT+ activists. Ireland Said Yes is an Onic Original. Written and Presented by Shane Daniel Byrne. …

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Conor McGregor’s latest scandal, Jon Jones speaks on his future, Ice Wars, more 1:09:27

3M ago1:09:27

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The Craic is back with its usual trifecta! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes get the show underway by unpacking the fallout from Conor McGregor’s latest nightclub scandal (4:23). It wouldn’t be a Craic episode without a Jon Jones segment, and this time it’s his appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast. The boys discuss his latest comments…

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Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Biggest WMMA fight ever? Plus, Kamaru Usman’s plan, PFL’s puzzling moves, more 1:23:23

3M ago1:23:23

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This week on The Craic, Petesy Carroll calls on Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs to talk combat sports’ biggest and weirdest headlines. They open the show by debating whether the inevitable Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison bout could be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time (4:09). Next, the trio turn their attention to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night…

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Episode Four - We Live in Each Other's Shadows 54:26

3M ago54:26

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In the final episode of the series, the votes are now in and the count centres suggest an incoming landslide for the Yes side. Shane talks to the people who made it all possible, as he reflects on the tears, the exhaustion and sheer euphoria. Ten years later from that day in May, Shane asks how far have we really come and what’s now important for I…

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UFC 316 weigh-ins: Kayla Harrison makes 135, Jon Jones' tweet storm, more 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. The boys open the show by breaking down the UFC 316 weigh-in results and analyzing which fighters looked sharp on the scales (5:14). One fighter who had no trouble making weight was Kayla Harrison, who challenges Juliana Peña for the bantamweight title. …

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Episode Three - Bealtaine 55:06

3M ago55:06

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In the third episode of Ireland Said Yes, comedian Shane Daniel Byrne reflects on a frantic and often emotional period where the Yes Equality campaign attempted to galvanise the entire country to win Marriage Equality for Ireland’s LGBT community. Shane speaks to Yes activists from all walks of life who all played a part in 2015 - he learns about t…

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TUF Is cooked, Tom Aspinall trolls Jon Jones, troubling BJ Penn news 1:07:21

3M ago1:07:21

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On this week’s edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs. Kicking off the show, they dive into breaking news: Maycee Barber has missed weight for her fight against Erin Blanchfield, along with several other fighters on this weekend’s Apex card (4:02). Another UFC product that returned this week is The Ultimate Fi…

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Episode Two - Why Go for Something Less? 45:53

3M ago45:53

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In the second episode of Ireland Said Yes, comedian Shane Daniel Byrne examines the key early moments that shaped Ireland’s path to achieving marriage equality. Beginning with the story of Katherine Zappone and Anne Louise Gilligan whose legal battle to have their Canadian marriage recognised in Ireland—best known as the KAL case—brought the issue …

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Episode One - Above the Parapet 38:12

4M ago38:12

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In 2015, Ireland made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. But how did a predominantly Catholic nation decide to embrace LGBT equality and inclusion in such a profound and historical way? Over the course of four episodes, comedian and actor Shane Daniel Byrne takes us back to the beginnin…

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Sleeping on Dricus du Plessis in Khamzat Chimaev fight? PFL woes, more 1:18:25

4M ago1:18:25

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Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss whether Dricus Du Plessis is being overlooked against Khamzat Chimaev, more bad news for the PFL, and the UFC super-fights that still aren’t getting made. On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. After a br…

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Trailer - Ireland Said Yes 0:30

4M ago0:30

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Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne celebrate 10 years of marriage equality in 'Ireland Said Yes'. He'll take you on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for same-sex marriage. From the deeply personal stories of LGBTQIA activism and resistance, Shane explores the cultural changes that eventually made the historic 2015 referendum possible.…

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UFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo misses weight, more 1:19:19

4M ago1:19:19

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Petesy Carroll is joined by familiar faces Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to talk all things UFC 315. The lads kick off the show by breaking down the fallout from Jose Aldo’s weight struggles, including how it could impact his chances against Aiemann Zahabi (3:02). After debating whether the tail end of Aldo’s career is being mishandled, Petesy s…

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Ilia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, & more 1:01:21

4M ago1:01:21

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by the usual suspects, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes, to break down all the latest headlines. They kick things off by discussing Ilia Topuria, who’s set to fight at UFC 317 on June 28th — but who’s his opponent? The lads weigh in on who they think would make for Topuria’s most exciting matchup (03:58).…

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Exclusive Paul Hughes sit-down, UFC Kansas City, Cage Warriors Dublin & more | The Craic 1:30:12

5M ago1:30:12

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Petesy opens the show by teeing up the biggest stories of the week, then dives into an exclusive sit-down interview with rising Irish star Paul Hughes (06:17). Hughes kicks things off by sharing how it feels to headline his homecoming fight at the SSE Arena in Belfast. He and Petesy take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Paul’s roots in th…

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Paddy Pimblett’s next fight, UFC lightweight division matchups, Alex Volkanovski top 10 P4P? 58:43

5M ago58:43

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On a special Wednesday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and The Sun Sport’s Chisanga Malata to discuss what the future holds for Paddy Pimblett following his dominant win over Michael Chandler (5:24). They dive into Pimblett’s backstory and reflect on how unbelievable it is that he’s reached this level, before expl…

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UFC 314 weigh-in reaction, Mitchell vs Silva chaos, Volk’s final fight? 1:09:32

5M ago1:09:32

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With Petesy Carroll away from the helm, Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes man the ship to preview UFC 314. The duo kicks things off by reacting to the weekend’s weigh-in results, where all main card fighters successfully made weight (01:15). Chuck and Ben then break down the key paths to victory for main event fighters Alexander Volkanov…

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Islam Makhachev eyes 170, Sean O’Malley’s shot at revenge, Lerone Murphy’s big night at the Apex | The Craic 1:15:25

5M ago1:15:25

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Sean O’Malley is getting a second shot at bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili, but some people aren’t happy about it. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes kick off the show discussing the UFC 316 rematch (4:40). With Manel Kape’s meeting with Brandon Royval being the only fight announced for UFC 317, the big international fight week car…

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McGregor hints at retirement (again), the lightweight title sweepstakes, UFC London musings | The Craic 1:00:20

5M ago1:00:20

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There was a lot of negativity around last week’s London event, so it was only fair for Petesy and Chuck to have veteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata back on to give his firsthand impression of what it was like to be in The o2 to witness Sean Brady’s dominant win over Leon Edwards, that put the cherry on top of a rough night for the Brits (1:50).…

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Leon Edwards’ nightmare, the buzz in London, KSI out of Danis fight, GFL debut 1:05:13

6M ago1:05:13

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Veteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata of The Sun joins the show to talk about the buzz in London (2:43) ahead of Leon Edwards’ main event clash with Sean Brady. After Michael Bisping claims that Sean Brady was a nightmare matchup for the former welterweight champion, Petesy and Chuck weigh-in on how they feel the two match up (21:29). After speak…

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Poirier vs. Holloway retirement fight, changing tunes on Poatan, Hughes in Belfast 1:21:33

6M ago1:21:33

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Ben Fowlkes to discuss Beniel Dariush potentially leaking Dustin Poirier meeting his old rival Max Holloway in his retirement fight (8:39). Just after getting the show underway, the news hits of three weigh misses for this weekend’s Apex card (14:40), before the conversation returns to Poirier (19:59). The la…

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Alex Pereira’s toughest test, TKO’s boxing revolution, Ilia Topuria’s tease, is Croke Park a real place? 1:22:14

6M ago1:22:14

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With all the talk of what lies beyond UFC 313 for Alex Pereira, are we all discounting the fact that Magomed Ankalaev is by far his hardest test at 205 pounds? Petesy Carroll, Ben Fowlkes and Shaheen Al-Shatti discuss how a victory would impact the iconic Brazilian striker’s legacy (4:03). As for the chief support, the lads ponder whether Justin Ga…

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TKO-Saudi boxing league, amending the Ali Act, Eubank Jr. vs. Benn egg-citement 1:07:15

6M ago1:07:15

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss TKO’s imminent arrival in the boxing world, in conjunction with the Saudi Arabia (2:50) and TKO president Mark Shapiro suggesting that there are some flaws in the Ali Act - an act introduced in 2002 for the welfare of boxers. During the show, news broke of a boxing event taking…

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Paddy Pimblett’s moment of truth, changing of the guard at 170, is Ilia big enough for 155? 1:15:36

7M ago1:15:36

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Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall are joined by Drake Riggs, who is on site in Seattle for Cejudo vs. Song, to discuss a crazy week of news in the world of combat sports. They first look at how Ilia Topuria’s vacation of the featherweight title has led to UFC 314 getting it’s main event with Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes set to compete fo…

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Will Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick reconcile? MMA not featured in top sports earners list 1:02:09

7M ago1:02:09

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Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindehall give their thoughts on the split between Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick (4:36), on the back of the UFC middleweight claiming he would no longer have the Xtreme Couture head coach in his corner after UFC 312. While pondering wether the two would reconcile, the conversation shifts to Anthony Smith and Rampage Jac…

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Ariel Helwani on Jake Paul/Canelo fallout, UFC 312 preview, Dom Cruz retires 1:16:03

7M ago1:16:03

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Ariel Helwani joins The Craic to give insight on Canelo Alvarez signing with Riyadh Season, his bout with Jake Paul not coming to fruition and the emerging rivalry between MVP and Turki Alalshikh (00:16). Uncrowned’s Shaheen Al-Shatti and Ben Fowlkes then give their takes on all the developments described by Helwani (20:09), before the conversation…

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Should the UFC cut Bryce Mitchell, Conor McGregor’s racial slurs, UFC Saudi Arabia 1:01:53

7M ago1:01:53

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss Bryce Mitchell and Conor McGregor’s latest controversies. Petesy Carroll, Ben Fowlkes and Chuck Mindenhall discuss Bryce Mitchell’s outlandish statement about Adolf Hitler being “a good guy” (3:11) and consider whether Dana White’s reaction to the situation (04:16) …

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Tempers flare at PFL weigh-in, Hughes vs. Nurmagomedov, Arman Tsarukyan’s pickle, GFL 57:27

8M ago57:27

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On today’s episode, Petesy is joined by fellow Irish media members Andy Stevenson and Donagh Corby. Corby, who is on the scene in Dubai, gave his account of the incident between Irish and Dagestani fans at the PFL’s weigh-in for the fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes (3:00). Stevenson underlined the impact a Hughes win could have on I…

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Alex Pereira to heavyweight? UFC 311 update, PFL woes 1:02:31

8M ago1:02:31

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Chuck Mindenhall returns to The Craic, joining Petesy Carroll to discuss a potential location shift for UFC 311 due to the California wildfires (03:07). The lads also give their takes on reports from Brazil claiming Alex Pereira will move to heavyweight (07:36) to take on Alexander Volkov at UFC 313 and reports that PFL will half the prize money fo…