Best Dr Joe Boot Podcasts (2025)

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Dana White reacts to UFC gambling controversy, Michael Chandler, Gable Steveson, Lou DiBella in studio, On The Nose, more 3:37:55

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with On The Nose, answering your questions about the UFC’s betting scandal, Ronda Rousey’s bitterness toward MMA, Most Valuable Promotions’ decision to remove Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis from the Jake Paul fight, and more (06:14). Promoter Lou DiBella joins Ariel in-studio to discuss boxing news, including ‘Tank’ Davis’ l…

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New gambling allegations, Jake vs. Tank cancelled, Aljamain Sterling, Norma Dumont, coach Marc Montoya, PFL CEO John Martin in studio 3:30:09

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Ariel Helwani begins the show by reacting to the cancellation of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, as well as Francis Ngannou’s emergence as Paul’s potential next fight (02:29). Norma Dumont joins on the heels of her victory over Ketlen Vieira to discuss the win, believing she’s earned a title shot, being willing to fight Julianna Peña, Ronda Ro…

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Hospitality and the Preservation of Nationhood

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Michael Thiessen, Joe Boot, and Nate Wright unpack how Christians can practice genuine hospitality to immigrants without losing the cultural and legal unity of a nation. Drawing on Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Psalm 2, they argue for care for the sojourner, one law for native and foreigner, and real integration through shared public life—pus…

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

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with commiserations for the Toronto Blue Jays and their valiant attempt in the World Series (01:41), before moving on to the controversy surrounding Isaac Dulgarian’s loss to Yadier del Valle and suspicious betting activity on the fight (15:29), and the bizarre ending of the fight between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ant…

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175. Revelation 2-3 The Introduction 1:02:28

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After a long ministry stretch, we are back. Today we move from Revelation 1 to the seven letters in chapters 2–3. This is not a manual for retreat. It is the risen Christ walking among His lampstands, inspecting, purifying, and commissioning His people for conquest. We set the stage with the covenantal and liturgical architecture of Revelation, ste…

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

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The Craic returns with its dynamic trio: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. Up first, a deep dive into the future of the UFC heavyweight division following the fallout from Ciryl Gane’s eye poke against Tom Aspinall (5:20). Two fighters looking to make their mark on the division are Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. The lads discuss the t…

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Immigration, Islam, and the Future of Christian Nations

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Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot preview the Ezra East conference (Nov. 1, 2025, Ingersoll, ON) and tackle one of the West’s most urgent questions: How should Christians think about immigration? Joe walks through the major waves of immigration to the US, UK, and Canada and shows why not all immigration is the same—older migration from Christia…

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Scariest MMA fighters ever, Jon Jones trolls Tom Aspinall, Uncrowned Films BTS with E. Casey Leydon | The Boys in the Back 2:08:45

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On this spooky edition of The Boys in the Back, the Boys reveal their costumes, before discussing Jon Jones' latest barb aimed at Tom Aspinall (07:36) and Joaquin Buckley's bizarre feud with Alex Pereira (11:20). After quickly previewing UFC Vegas 110 (14:06) and making picks (26:54), the Boys are joined by E. Casey Leydon (30:31), the newest addit…

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

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with some news and notes, before reeling off some of MMA’s best post-fight speeches, inspired by the anniversary of Nick Diaz’s callout of Georges St-Pierre after UFC 137 (03:05). Devin Haney joins Ariel in-studio to preview his fight against Brian Norman Jr., address criticism of his ability to take a punch, discus…

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

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with first-timer Quillan Salkilld, fresh off his devastating knockout of Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321, to talk about the aftermath of the knockout; being concerned for his opponent; planning to train with Jack Della Maddalena, who’s also from Perth; learning about MMA from playing the UFC video game; wanting to fight…

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

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a recap of UFC 321, including his reaction to Ciryl Gane’s controversial eye poke against Tom Aspinall, how the foul was handled by officials, Dana White’s comments in the immediate aftermath, before talking about what can be done to prevent fouls moving forward, the rest of UFC 321, and more (02:39). Chael Sonnen …

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UFC 321 Post-Fight Show: Controversial eye poke ends Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, Mackenzie Dern is UFC champion 1:13:05

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3PAC — Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall — are back to dissect UFC 321. Reaction begins with the night's controversial ending, as Ciryl Gane accidentally pokes Tom Aspinall in the eye, leading to a stoppage and No Contest in the main event (01:07). After giving kudos to the evening's referees (30:03), the crew discuss Alex Pereira'…

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UFC 321 preview, Conor McGregor 'saved,' Tom Aspinall to boxing? | The Craic 1:19:49

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes get together to unpack the biggest stories in MMA. To get things underway, they preview UFC 321’s title fight headliner: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane (5:30). With another championship on the line, the crew discuss the stakes in the co-main event between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzi…

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

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

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

15d ago2:42:21

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

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Christianity & the State: Freedom Tethered to Christ (Part 2)

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Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright get practical about what it means to build Christian culture at the national level. Picking up from last week, they argue that freedom is only secure when it’s tethered to Christ—and then work through the “messy details” Christians must think through: covenantal nationhood, immigration and oaths, public w…

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

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

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

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

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Alex Pereira: Heavyweight Savior, Ronda Rousey's Comeback, Weidman-Silva 3 | The Craic 1:11:28

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for your weekly dose of The Craic. First up, they dive into what’s next for Alex Pereira and his possible move to heavyweight, and how it could shake up next week’s title clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane (4:02). Next, the guys react to the Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva trilogy an…

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Is Merab Dvalishvili having the best year in MMA history? Weidman-Silva 3 boxing match announced, UFC Vancouver preview, more | The Boys in the Back 2:28:18

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to Most Valuable Promotions announcing Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva will box on the Jake Paul vs. 'Tank' Davis undercard (01:11). Then, they discuss Merab Dvalishvili's 2025 run and whether, with a dominant victory in December, it will be the best year a fighter's ever had (08:29). After previe…

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Sean Brady, plus Diamond Dallas Page, Danny Garcia, and Jeff Pearlman all in studio, Contender Series heads to Paramount+ 4:20:55

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by recapping his experience at the Colombia vs. Canada soccer game, before Petesy Carroll joins to react to Ian Machado Garry’s comments from Tuesday’s show. The Boys in the Back jump in to discuss the appeal of Contender Series and its potential next landing spot (02:09). Sean Brady is back to talk about accepting …

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Reforming a City Church with Pastor Mark Hamilton

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Pastor and detective Mark Hamilton joins Michael and Nate to share his journey from a Word-of-Faith background to a reformed, Scripture-centered ministry in Buffalo, NY. He discusses the challenges of pastoring in the inner city, how his work in law enforcement shapes his ministry, and why the gospel—not programs or politics—is the true power to tr…

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Cory Sandhagen, Ian Machado Garry, Mikey Musumeci, Paulie Malignaggi, On The Nose 3:38:24

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Ariel Helwani, The Boys in the Back, and Petesy open the show by talking about the latest round of UFC fight announcements, then answering On The Nose questions (29:49). Mikey Musumeci is back to discuss his UFC BJJ 3 victory, address the YouTube views controversy surrounding the event, open up about the level of scrutiny he faces, his relationship…

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Merab Dvalishvili, Darby Allin and Hornswoggle all in-studio, Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway next? 4:07:46

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back begin the show by reacting to Charles Oliveira's big win at UFC Rio, and discuss whether Max Holloway should be his next opponent and if the UFC can make it happen in Hawaii. Plus, more discussion on Jose Aldo's retirement, the rest of UFC Rio, Dave Allen coming up short, and Jaron "Boots" Ennis' successful de…

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Presuppositional Apologetics ft. Joe Boot 1:00:59

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In this episode launching our second season, Dr. Joe Boot—founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity—joins me to discuss the nature of presuppositional apologetics, the myth of neutrality, and the antithesis between belief and unbelief. Together we explore how a truly biblical apologetic shapes culture, politics, and …

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UFC to have huge 2026? Eddie Hearn takes on Dana White in MMA? UFC Rio talk | The Craic 1:05:14

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll calls on Chuck Mindenhall to talk this week's biggest headlines. They kick things off by reacting to Ariel’s loaded 2026 superfight forecast from Monday’s Helwani Show. Can 2026 live up to its decade-old predecessor, 2016? The guys break it all down (00:32). Also on this week’s programming was Ariel’s interview wit…

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Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira: Biggest fight in UFC history? Charles Oliveira's new nickname, UFC Rio preview | The Boys in the Back 2:57:25

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The Boys in the Back start the show with some news and notes, including Malcolm Wellmaker's next assignment (02:19), Justin Tafa stepping away (03:31), Carl Froch teasing a return (05:01), and Alex Pereira returning to Brazil and the tire shop where he worked (07:21). Next, The Boys discuss Pereira's call to fight Jon Jones on the UFC's White House…

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Christianity & the State: Freedom is Tethered to Christ

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In this episode of The Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Michael Thiessen, Dr. Joe Boot, and Nate Wright explore the Christian concept of freedom. As they think Christianly through today’s headlines, they examine how modern notions of liberty often depart from biblical truth—and why true freedom can only be found when it’s tethered to God. NEW!!! D…

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Eddie Hearn in studio, Dan Hooker, Carlos Ulberg, Paul Hughes, Channing Tatum, wrestling legend Raven 4:03:16

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Ariel Helwani starts the show with news from the combat sports world, including the tragic passings of Arturo Gatti Jr. and Suman Mokhtarian, plus Sean Strickland getting married (06:18). Carlos Ulberg returns, addresses Jiri Prochazka saying he turned down a fight, then talks about only having four weeks to train for Dominick Reyes, being front ro…

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Arman Tsarukyan, Petr Yan, Joe Pyfer, Sergio Pettis, reaction to Conor McGregor suspension, On The Nose 3:19:52

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By Ariel Helwani

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UFC 320 reaction, Jiri Prochazka, Youssef Zalal, Veronica Hardy, coach John Wood, more 4:05:49

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By Ariel Helwani

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UFC 320 Post-Fight Show: Alex Pereira gets revenge on Magomed Ankalaev, Merab Dvalishvili becomes bantamweight GOAT? 56:57

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Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll to give their immediate reactions to UFC 320, starting with Alex Pereira's blistering knockout of Magomed Ankalaev in their rematch (00:26). After discussing what could be next for Pereira — Jiri Prochazka, Carlos Ulberg, heavyweight (09:16) — they break down Prochazka's own impressive win over Khalil Rount…

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50-45?! Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 Post-Fight Show 46:20

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Ariel Helwani & Petesy Carroll give their immediate reactions after PFL Champions Series 2, headlined by the highly-anticipated rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. They begin with a discussion about the main event, including the controversial scorecards (00:45) and where Hughes goes from here (33:31). Next, they cover Corey Anderson…

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UFC 320 weigh-in reaction, Conor McGregor's White House plans, Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2, more | The Craic 1:08:21

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The Craic is back! On an old school episode of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Brazilian powerhouse journalist Guilherme Cruz. Together, they react to the UFC 320 weigh-ins and talk Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev (00:49). Shifting from Brazilian MMA to Irish MMA, Petesy Carroll brings in Ireland’s top MMA journalists, Donagh Corby and And…

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Conor McGregor says White House fight 'signed,' UFC Qatar reaction, UFC 320 & PFL preview | The Boys in the Back 3:13:09

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The Boys in the Back begin the show by reacting to Conor McGregor's recent update about fighting at the White House (02:12) and two huge fights announced for UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker and Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado Garry (08:06). Next, they preview UFC 320 (20:15), PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 (1:19:04), and…

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174. Think Christianly! (An Interview With Dr. Joe Boot) 1:17:01

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In today's episode, Kendall Lankford interviews Joseph Boot, the founder of the Ezra Institute, discussing the importance of cultivating a Christian mind and the role of God's law in shaping culture. They explore the themes of divided thinking among Christians, the significance of the book 'Think Christianly', and the necessity of a robust engageme…

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Mark Kerr, David Feldman in studio, Does the UFC need Alex Pereira to win at UFC 320? 2:43:32

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On The Nose questions (05:20). MMA pioneer Mark Kerr joins to discuss the making of the original “The Smashing Machine” documentary, why he decided to open up about his struggles with addiction, receiving the call from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson about wanting to lead the new …

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Christianity & the State: Digital ID & Hate Speech Laws - The Tyranny of a Totalitarian Technocracy

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Drs. Mike Thiessen and Joe Boot debunk the sacred/secular dualism and help Christians think Christianly about a biblical response to The Tyranny of a Totalitarian Technocracy. Episode Resource: "Is Christian Nationalism WEIRD?" | Glen Schrivener (Speak Life via YouTube): https://www.youtube.c…

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Mateusz Gamrot, 'The Smashing Machine' Director Benny Safdie, Fighting Nerds Head Coach, Amir Khan, Tom Nolan, Zombie Jr. 3:15:18

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a brief review of "The Smashing Machine," and reaction to Artem Lobov withdrawing from his return fight (05:37). Mateusz Gamrot is back to talk about his short-notice fight against Charles Oliveira, what it was like to get the call and his emotions after, getting advice from teammate Dustin Poirier, being energ…

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Ben Askren, Demetrious Johnson, Diego Lopes, Dana White's hypocritical 60 Minutes interview, massive weekend recap 3:25:09

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Ariel Helwani is back and kicks off the show with some news and notes, including his time in Montreal for Most Valuable Promotions’ Prospects 15 card (07:33), Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount (10:09), Dana White’s "60 Minutes" interview (15:56), fallout from UFC Perth and its impact on UFC 320 (33:01), Wanderlei Silva getting knocked out after hi…

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Oleksandr Usyk challenges Jake Paul to MMA fight, Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev get lost in translation | The Craic 1:06:11

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes come together a fresh edition of The Craic. They kick off the show by breaking down the verbal jousting taking place between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira ahead of their clash at UFC 320 (6:12). From there, attention shifts to Din Thomas, who floated the idea of a UFC–PFL trade: Magomed Ankalaev…

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Conor McGregor calls for $100 million, UFC Perth preview, PFL simplifies their titles | The Boys in the Back 2:32:07

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The Boys in the Back double up this week and the show begins with a recap of all the stuff they missed since Monday, including Charles Oliveira getting Mateusz Gamrot (01:37), Jake Paul and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis facing off (07:53), PFL simplifying their title structure (19:37), Conor McGregor calling for $100 million to fight at the White House (48…

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Ariel Helwani Reacts to Classic Interviews, Vol 3: Justin Bieber, Chael Sonnen, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal 1:17:30

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Ariel Helwani reacts to some of his classic interviews, providing additional insights and behind-the-scenes stories for each. This volume includes one of Ariel's first conversations with Chael Sonnen, prior to him becoming 'The Bad Guy' (02:50), Andrei Arlovski and the infamous 'How's Taste' moment (13:23), pop superstar Justin Bieber getting grill…

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REMEMBERING CHARLIE: Remarks on a Remarkable Memorial

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Drs. Mike Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot, discuss the significance of Charlie Kirk's memorial, exploring its implications for the Christian community and the broader cultural landscape. They reflect on the diverse representation of Christianity at the event, the political an…

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The MMA Beat: Dissecting recent media issues, Dana White’s press conferences, old war stories, more 1:10:56

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The MMA Beat is back! Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes discuss journalistic topics including the controversy around platforming Andrew Tate (04:35), Dana White's media strategy and approach to recent press conferences (18:31), the current state of MMA media (25:31), building relationships with subjects, in this case …

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Al Iaquinta IN STUDIO! Charles Oliveira needs an opponent, Ronda Rousey comeback, more | The Boys in the Back 2:47:17

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The Boys in the Back are joined all show by Long Island own's 'Raging' Al Iaquinta, as they react to hot topics, including the hunt for Charles Oliveira's opponent (03:13), the latest news on the UFC's White House card (10:17), Raja Jackson's arrest (17:52) and Ronda Rousey teasing an MMA comeback (19:39). After talking a bit about Iaquinta's teamm…

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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

2M 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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OWNING CHARLIE: Christian Evangelist, Apologist & Martyr

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen, Pastor Nate Wright, and Dr. Joe Boot discuss the implications of Charlie Kirk's death and the church's response to it. They express concern over the reluctance of many church leaders to acknowledge Kirk's martyrdom and the broader cultural implications of this silence. The conversation delves into the …