Best Jay McCain Podcasts (2026)

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Post Civil War Hilton Head 37:14

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3+ y ago37:14

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Rich Thomas shares what was happening on Hilton Head during the post civil war era through the founding of the Hilton Head company and the creation of Sea Pines by Charles Fraser. Rich explains how logging, phosphate, turpentine and agriculture thrived in the area until the building of the first bridge in 1956 and development of the island into a t…

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Mitchelville 56:41

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Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States when 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. General Gordon Granger informed the enslaved that the Civil War had ended and they were free. What many people do not realize is that emancipation of the enslaved started right here on Hilton Head Island. In this ep…

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A conversation with author Annell St. Charles 28:30

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Author Annell St. Charles is a long time property owner and lover of Hilton Head. In this episode we find out how she discovered Hilton Head, why she used Hilton Head as a setting for two of her novels and what she enjoys most about the island.By Jay McCain

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The founding of Palmetto Dunes with E.G. Robinson 1:01:12

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E.G. Robinson was a founding partner of Palmetto Dunes. In this episode E.G. shares with us the beginning of the resort community, the challenges they faced with the property and his relationship with Charles Fraser. E.G. also tells us about Hilton Heads original lighthouse and the Blue Lady.By Jay McCain

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Lowcountry Agriculture with Rich Thomas 26:47

4+ y ago26:47

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Rich Thomas joins me to discuss lowcountry agriculture and the impact Rice, Indigo and Sea Island Cotton had on the growth of South Carolina.By Jay McCain

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Lowcountry Art: Charlene Gardner and Four Corners Gallery 22:48

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Charlene Gardner is the owner of Four Corners Gallery in Bluffton. In this episode we talk about art and artists in the lowcountry, the galleries offerings and why supporting the local arts is important for a community.By Jay McCain

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Meet Charlie Ryan, author of "My life with Charles Fraser" 49:19

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Charlie Ryan is the author of "My life with Charles Fraser". In this episode we talk with Charlie about the book, how it came together and his conversations with those who shared stories about their relationship with Charles Fraser.By Jay McCain

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Albert the Gator, Charles Fraser & JFK: Meet David Pearson 46:40

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If there is one person who had the biggest impact in putting Hilton Head on the map besides Charles Fraser it would be David Pearson. In this episode David shares with us the story behind two photos that went worldwide and garnered major attention for the island. David also shares some of the creative marketing tactics he used and how he "kidnapped…

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Bonus Music Episode for 4th of July 28:40

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Welcome back Brian Eichenberger from the podcast "Rock and Roll Bedtime Stories". One of the artists Brian and I discuss once owned property in Sea Pines back in the 1990's. That is the only connection to HHI in this show. Brian and I talk about five songs with American themes or connections. Artists include Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty, Kid Rock, U2 an…

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A Night at the Movies: Park Plaza Cinema with Lucie Mann 30:23

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Park Plaza Cinema is the long time movie theater at the south end of the island and located near the Greenwood gate to Sea Pines. In this episode we talk with Lucie Mann about the theater they have owned since 2010. Lucie shares with us some of the renovations and updates they have made over the past few years, the delicious menu options available …

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Bonus Episode: June 23, 2021 Sea Turtle Update 4:27

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Amber Kuehn from the Sea Turtle Patrol provides an update on the Sea Turtle Nesting Season. Find out how it is going on HHI!By Jay McCain

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Golf and sports on Hilton Head: A conversation with Mark King 1:11:37

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Mark King is a long term resident of Hilton Head. He has been involved in the golf and sports industry during his career on the island. In this episode Mark starts with the different ownership groups involved on Hilton Head over the years, the development of golf and the impact the game has had on island growth and the local economy. We discuss the…

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Reflections on Sea Pines and Charles Fraser with Jim Light 44:20

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Jim Light worked in Sea Pines with Charles Fraser in the late 60's and 70's. He guided Sea Pines through some very rough financial times when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates significantly. Jim shares stories about working with Charles, developing tennis in Sea Pines and the challenging times for the community.…

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Pirates with Rich Thomas 31:16

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Pirates were common in the waters around Hilton Head Island. Rich Thomas joins us in this episode to share stories and the history of Blackbeard, Calico Jack and a couple of lady pirates that raided and pillaged cargo ships headed to Europe. Could any of their buried treasure be on Hilton Head Island?…

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Let's talk about HHI and 80's summer beach music 42:00

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I am joined by Brian Eichenberger from the podcast "Rock and Roll Bedtime Stories" as we discuss Hilton Head and some classic 80's summer beach songs. Brian is an expert researcher and musicphile and reveals some behind the scenes stories about Katrina and the Waves, Corey Hart, Don Henley , Bananarama and Martha and the Muffins.…

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The sweetest job on the island. Welcome to the Chocolate Canopy 38:48

4+ y ago38:48

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The Chocolate Canopy is a Hilton Head tradition. Started in 1982 it is currently owned by Chris and Nancy Paris. In this episode Nancy shares the story of how they ended up on the island and then owning not just one but two candy stores. Nancy also shares some secrets about what makes their chocolate so special and the secret behind the best salt w…

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You have what in your backyard? A conversation with Chip Collins 45:39

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Chip Collins is a 28 year resident of Hilton Head and owner/broker of Collins Group Realty. In this episode we talk about visiting Sea Pines as kids, current growth challenges in the area and how the vision of Charles Fraser helped Hilton Head sustain the impacts of Hurricane Matthew. We also learn about some great charitable project his team is in…

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Hilton Head Island - What's in a name? 23:46

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Hilton Head Island has had lots of names over the years. Rich Thomas shares with us the history of the names of HHI and the history of some of the more well known and obscure street and location names on and around HHI.

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Reflections on Sea Pines and Charles Fraser with Jim Chaffin 55:40

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Jim Chaffin of Chaffin/Light talks about the early days of his career working in Sea Pines. Jim reflects on working with Charles Fraser and dealing with some of the challenges of the development. Jim also talks about Harbour Town, the lighthouse project and a very memorable ride with Fraser on the Compass Rose.…

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Santa Elena - The first true settlement in America 48:41

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Santa Elena, built on what is now Parris Island, was the first long standing settlement in what would become the Colonies. Rich Thomas, a local historian, takes us through the story of Spanish and French battles for the area, the establishing of Santa Elena and how a bad case on indigestion may have changed the course of American history.…

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The Master Planning of Sea Pines with Stu Dawson 30:08

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Stu Dawson is a principle founder of Sasaki, a planning and design firm in Massachusetts. In this episode Stu shares with us his introduction to Charles Fraser, developing the master plan for Sea Pines in the 1950's and designing Harbour Town and the famed lighthouse. Stu also tells about a very interesting car ride with Fraser and what he and some…

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Burnt Church Road - Unraveling the story behind the name 26:49

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Melanie Beal Marks is a preservationist and historical researcher. She worked on the Garvin Garvey House preservation project in Bluffton and recently researched the history of Burnt Church Road. Join us as she discusses both projects. We talk about the history of the Bluffton area, her research methods and how difficult it is to solve these histor…

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Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Patrol 30:58

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Amber Kuehn is the head of the Hilton Head Sea Turtle Patrol. Amber shares with us what the patrol does and the challenges for the turtles during nesting season . She also give advise and tips for how everyone can help the turtles have a successful nesting season and how to support their mission.

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Hilton Head Heroes 36:29

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The Hilton Head Heroes Foundation was founded by Gregg and Lindy Russell. They provide free one week, all expenses paid, trips to children who have serious medical conditions and their families. The heroes house has been open for 20 years and has hosted over 1,000 families at this point. Gregg Russell shares the story of the house from its beginnin…

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Gregg Russell Part 3 37:00

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In Part 3 Gregg talks about the state of Ohio, Sandwiches and the making of Come Away Home. Gregg also shares some stories about his world travels including being interrogated in the back room of a Columbian airport. He also shares his love of the Liberty tree, the lighthouse, signs and the Harbourtown Playground. We wrap up with how he hopes his c…

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Gregg Russell Part 2 42:03

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In part two of the series Gregg tells us about his family, changes to the island over the 80s and 90s, what he believes is the best improvement to the island and some thoughts about the new bridge project. Gregg also opens up about his relationship with PGA great Payne Stewart and the impact that Payne's sudden death had on Gregg, his family and hi…

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Gregg Russell Part 1 34:37

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Gregg Russell the longtime performer in Harbour town joins us to talk about his beginning days at the Sea Pines resort on Hilton Head. Gregg tells the story of his living situation and the kindness of Charles Fraser. Gregg also shares what the island was like when he arrived, what he did in the offseason and what his favorite restaurant is. He also…

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Amber Kuehn from Spartina Charters of Bluffton, SC and Hilton Head Island 31:12

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Meet Amber Kuehn, owner of Spartina Charters. Amber is a lowcountry native and provides eco tours of the May river and waters around Hilton Head. Amber is a marine biologist and runs the Sea Turtle Patrol on Hilton Head. Her tours are educational, entertaining and provide amazing insight into the complex eco system and environment that exists in th…

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278 to Lighthouse Road Introduction 2:38

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An introduction to 278 to Lighthouse Road.By Jay McCain

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MMA Fighter Jay Silva Full Interview - #15 11:23

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MMA Fighter Jay Silva Full Interview - #15

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MMA: Chris "Animal" McCain on NFL Career, MMA Debut, Kimbo Slice, College Athletics, Life As A Pro Athlete & More| Fight Show Podcast #14 25:01

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MMA: Chris "Animal" McCain on NFL Career, MMA Debut, Kimbo Slice, College Athletics, Life As A Pro Athlete & More| Fight Show Podcast #14

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MMA: Chad George Interview On His Retirement Fight, Tacos, Heavyweight Boxing, Fighting in New Zealand, & More! | Fight Show Podcast #13 18:53

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MMA: Chad George Interview On His Retirement Fight, Tacos, Heavyweight Boxing, Fighting in New Zealand, & More!

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MMA: UFC Rochester Recap, UFC Brazil Results, Thug Rose Retirement?, Dos Anjos vs who?, MVP Knocked Out, Pitbull's Revenge | Fight Show Podcast #12 34:34

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MMA: UFC Rochester Recap, UFC Brazil Results, Thug Rose Retirement?, Dos Anjos vs who?, MVP Knocked Out, Pitbull's Revenge | Fight Show Podcast #12

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Boxing: Wilder vs Breazeale, WBSS, Pacquiao vs Thurman, Mikey Garcia vs Danny Garcia, Berchelt vs Loma, Hurd vs Williams Recap | Fight Show Podcast 25:32

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Boxing: Wilder vs Breazeale, WBSS, Pacquiao vs Thurman, Mikey Garcia vs Danny Garcia, Berchelt vs Loma, Hurd vs Williams Recap | Fight Show Podcast

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MMA: UFC Ottawa, Cerrone vs Ferguson, Nate Diaz, UFC Brazil, Thug Rose, BJ Penn Title Run, Rio Aldo, Anderson Silva, Bellator, TJ Jones, Zabit vs Ortega, Romero vs Costa | Fight Show Podcast #10 43:22

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MMA: UFC Ottawa, Cerrone vs Ferguson, Nate Diaz, UFC Brazil, Thug Rose, BJ Penn Title Run, Rio Aldo, Anderson Silva, Bellator, TJ Jones, Zabit vs Ortega, Romero vs Costa | Fight Show Podcast #10

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Boxing: Canelo vs Jacobs Recap with RegularDave, Undercard Talk, Bad Bunny vs Big Sean?, Underrated Top Rank Talk, Hurd vs Williams, + Abraham "Super" Nova Interview | The Fight Show Podcast #9 47:20

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Boxing: Canelo vs Jacobs Recap with RegularDave, Undercard Talk, Bad Bunny vs Big Sean?, Underrated Top Rank Talk, Hurd vs Williams, + Abraham "Super" Nova Interview | The Fight Show Podcast #9 On todays episode of The Fight Show Podcast Alex is joined by old buddy RegularDave, to discuss the Canelo vs Jacobs fight, What's next for both of the figh…

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MMA: Brock Lesnar Retires, Stipe vs DC 2, Canelo vs Jacobs + UFC Florida Recap, Rory's Bellator Draw, UFC Ottawa + Combate Americas with SportsGuyDavid | The Fight Show Podcast #8 53:57

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MMA: Brock Lesnar Retires, Stipe vs DC 2, Canelo vs Jacobs + UFC Florida Recap, Rory's Bellator Draw, UFC Ottawa + More | The Fight Show Podcast #8

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Boxing: Canelo vs Jacobs, Joshua vs Ruiz, Orthodox Rungvisai, Champ Champ Danny Roman, WBSS, Efe Ajagba + 1-0 Top Golden Boy Prospect Anthony Garnica Interview | The Fight Show Podcast #7 34:56

6+ y ago34:56

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On today's episode of The Fight Show Podcast, on the Fantasy Sports Cave Podcast Network, is presented by Seatgeek. Alex Fernandez dives into the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz news (3:50), Wlad Comeback?(4:52), Friday Night Fights at The Forum (6:22), Jessie Vargas catches La Zorrita(7:21), Danny Roman Yoshinoya Cashier to Champ Champ (9:01), Sriskat…

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Boxing: Eddie Hearn, Danny Roman, & Ammo Williams Interviews + DAZN Weekend Preview, Rungvisai vs Estrada 2, Roman vs Doheny, Jesse Vargas, WBSS, Showtime Card, Efe Ajagba | The Fight Show Podcast #6 41:51

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On todays Boxing episode of The Fight Show Podcast, Alex Fernandez flies solo but he is coming in HOT to discuss this weekends big fights. Alex dives into the Rungvisai-Estrada 2 full fight card including the unification fight between Danny Roman vs Tj Doheny, Jesse Vargas debuting with Freddie Roach against Humberto Soto, and others. The WBSS is a…

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MMA: Conor McGregor Retires, Urijah Faber Unretires, Welterweight Conundrum, Wonderboy KO'd, What's Next for Pettis?, UFC Philadelphia Preview, Gaethje vs Barboza | The Fight Show Podcast #5 58:55

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On todays episode of The Fight Show Podcast #5 Alex Fernandez and Steven Zezima are discussing all MMA today. Conor McGregor Offically Retires... again. Urijah Faber unretires and wants to come back in a fight against TJ Dillashaw. The Welterweight situation especially because Wonderboy got ko'd into space by Anthony Pettis, What's next for both fi…

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Boxing/MMA: Golden Boy/DAZN, UFC Fight Announcements, Jorge Masvidal’s Two KO’s in London, TJ Dillashaw, UFC Nashville, Wonderboy vs Pettis, Spence vs Garcia Recap, & More | The Fight Show Podcast #4 47:05

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On today's episode of The Fight Show Podcast Alex Fernandez and Steven Zezima are discussing Boxing and MMA. Alex goes in-depth on the Golden Boy/DAZN event he attended where his new favorite fighter, Miguel Cubos, shocked the world. The boys talk UFC Fight Announcements such as RDA vs Kevin Lee, Donald Cerrone vs Al Iaquinta, and more. We review J…

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MMA/Boxing: UFC Wichita Recap, Derrick Lewis’ Knee, UFC London Till vs Masvidal, Shawn Porter vs Yordenis Ugas, Errol Spence Jr vs Mikey Garcia Complete Preview | The Fight Show Podcast #3 1:16:20

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Join Alex Fernandez and Steven Zezima for The Fight Show Podcast #3. The guys discuss UFC Wichita and Derrick Lewis' odd performance, his possible knee injury, UFC London Preview featuring Darren Till vs Jorge Masvidal, and the rest of the breaking MMA News. After, Alex goes super in depth on Showtime Shawn Porter vs Yordenis Ugas that happened thi…

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MMA: UFC 235 Recap, Jon Jones is So Good He's Bored, Usman Pulls it off!, Ben Askren's Chin, Derrick Lewis vs Junior Dos Santos Preview, & Other News Tidbits| The Fight Show Podcast #2 1:13:51

7y ago1:13:51

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On today's episode of The Fight Show Podcast, Alex Fernandez and Steven Zezima are recapping UFC 235, preview UFC Wichita featuring Derrick Lewis vs Junior Dos Santos, and much more. Make sure to leave a like and rating here on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to audio podcasts. Follow the Network at @Fantasysportscave Follow Alex at @MrAlexFe…

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MMA: UFC 235 Preview - Jones vs Smith, Woodley vs Usman, Askren vs Lawler, Johnny Walker Being the GOAT, Bellator 217 Recap, Interim Titles & more | The Fight Show Podcast #1 1:05:58

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On today's debut episode of The Fight Show Podcast, Alex Fernandez and Steven Zezima are here to talk about all the MMA this week including UFC 235 on Saturday Night. Jon Jones vs Anthony Smith for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, Kamaru Usman vs Tyron Woodley for the UFC Welterweight Championship, Ben Askren vs Robbie Lawler for Askren's de…