Best John McGregor Podcasts (2026)

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Ilia Topuria's fighting future, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier renew rivalry, more | The Craic 1:18:50

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll kicks off the new year alongside Uncrowned’s finest, Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al-Shatti. First up, they discuss how concerned we should be about Ilia Topuria’s fighting future following the UFC lightweight champ’s recent court proceedings (5:20). Another UFC lightweight with no title-fight news is Arman Tsaruky…

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Tom's Aspinall's Eye. Advice for Jake Paul. And Paddy Pimblett Lost? 49:30

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Chael unpacks what went down during Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, the impact of eye pokes and whether there'll be a rematch. Then he has some advice for Jake Paul, including a hypothetical matchup. Plus, Paddy The Baddy's recent loss, Justin Gaethje's staph infection and more. 01:33 Analyzing Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane 08:29 Michael Bisping's Advic…

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Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier's budding friendship? First Annual Backie Awards, more | The Boys in the Back 2:04:55

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The Boys in the Back return to react to recent news, including PFL's former CEO departing, UFC Houston fight announcements, and LFA's new broadcast home (03:21). Next, they cover the unexpected talk of friendship between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, before discussing some of the other biggest rivalries in MMA history (13:06). Plus, the Boys debut …

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IP#508 Dr. Alexander Harb – The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast 53:05

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Dr. Alexander Harb – The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Dr. Alexander Harb and Kris McGregor explore The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East, his new book that gives both spiritual and theological insight into Eastern Christian spirituality through the lens of t…

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Impossibility: The Forest Again (Book 7, Chapter 34) 48:42

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Impossibility in Chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Voldemort’s understanding of Harry, the Resurrection Stone, and Neville! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when do we resign ourselves to perceived impossibility and when do we decide to fight it? Thank…

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Luke Thomas Breaks Down the Future of MMA, Fighter Pay & What’s Next | FULL INTERVIEW 1:05:00

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Josh Thomson and Luke Thomas delve into the evolving landscape of MMA, discussing the recent changes in partnerships, the challenges of solo broadcasting, and the importance of family life for fighters. They reflect on the legacy of AKA, cultural differences in fighting, and the ongoing issues surrounding fighter pay and unionization. The duo also …

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2026 MMA Prediction Show: Will Ilia Topuria fight? Do Jon Jones and Conor McGregor return? 3:14:23

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Ariel Helwani is joined by The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll to review their predictions from last year, then forecast the MMA landscape for 2026. After giving their Must-See Fights (10:53), Breakout Fighters (45:39), Stories To Watch (58:58), and Male and Female Fighters (1:21:27), the crew predicts how many new UFC champions will be crowned…

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Should Ilia Topuria Vacate with the Absence? | WEIGHING IN #638 1:19:24

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Join Josh Thomson LIVE and drop your Super Chat and Member questions in the comments.Go to WeWantPicks.com/OFFER and use code ANDSTILL and claim your 10% discount.Use our link and claim a free LMNT Sample Pack when they make any purchase! The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavor, no questions asked refunds on all orders – you don’t ev…

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The 2nd Annual Ariel x Ade Boxing Awards, plus a supersized On The Nose segment 4:09:28

3d ago4:09:28

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo reunite to roll out our second annual boxing awards spectacular, but first, they honor Anthony Joshua's close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele (07:32). The duo hands out hardware in 20 categories, including Fight of the Year (18:26), Knockout of the Year (23:12), Trainer of the Year (1:09:08), Promoter of the Year …

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Kai Trump on Donald Trump’s 3rd Term, Dating with 24/7 Secret Service, Golfing w/ the President 1:13:51

4d ago1:13:51

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Kai Trump joins the boys to discuss President (& Grandpa) Donald Trump running for a 3rd term, dating while being followed by the Secret Service 24/7, DMing Logan Paul in 2020, if she has beef with Kamala Harris, becoming the #1 golfer in the WORLD, skydiving with the president, why she has 11 dogs, what her uncle Barron Trump whispered to Joe Bide…

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My Top 5 Fighters To Watch in 2026! 37:05

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Happy New Year! On today's episode, I tell you the top five fighters (in descending order) that I've got my eyes on as we turn the calendars toward 2026 👀 To support this program, please review it on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti…

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The 13th Annual Helwani Nose Awards: 2025 Edition 4:07:25

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Ariel Helwani, The Boys in the Back, and Petesy Carroll ring in 2026 with the long-awaited, never-duplicated 13th Annual Helwani Nose Awards. Before getting into the categories, the show pays tribute to MMA media member Abbey Subhan and Anthony Joshua team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele (08:28), then looks back at some of the moments we misse…

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JDM vs Prates Announced | Should Ilia Vacate? | WEIGHING IN #637 1:50:43

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Who is really deserving of the WW title shot? Should Ilia vacate?Go to WeWantPicks.com/OFFER and use code ANDSTILL and claim your 10% discount.Use our link and claim a free LMNT Sample Pack when they make any purchase! The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavor, no questions asked refunds on all orders – you don’t even have to send it b…

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Anthony Joshua Involved in Fatal Car Crash REACTION | WEIGHING IN #636 1:03:18

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Josh Thomson talks Anthony Joshua car crash situation and covers MMA news topics.Go to WeWantPicks.com/OFFER and use code ANDSTILL and claim your 10% discount.Use our link and claim a free LMNT Sample Pack when they make any purchase! The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavor, no questions asked refunds on all orders – you don’t even h…

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My Top 5 Fights of 2025! 31:56

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In the final episode of 2025, I lay out the five fights that stuck out to me above any others this year. I'm not listing them here - you'll just have to listen to find out. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. To support this program, please review it on Apple Podcasts or submit …

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BEST IMPAULSIVE MOMENTS OF 2025 1:32:45

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Thanks for watching & Happy New Year!!! 🎉🪅 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/impaulsive Fanatics ONE members earn FanCash and everything that comes with it like gear, tickets, bonus bets, collectibles and more. Join on the Fanatics App and enjoy other member benefit like Free Shipping and Returns and Exclusive Access to Product. ht…

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Daniel Cormier Talks Islam, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua | FULL INTERVIEW 58:05

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Josh Thomson is joined by Daniel Cormier as they discuss DC's job cageside commentating fights for his Dagestani teammates, gives his thoughts on Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, talks Paramount/UFC deal and more.Follow Josh on X/Instagram @therealpunkIntro 00:00DC is a Busy Man 00:37What Do You Enjoy About Coaching 03:36Living in California vs Texas 0…

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Holy Family Sunday: Honoring Mother and Father – Building a Kingdom of Love /w Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast 27:40

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Holy Family Sunday – Honoring Mother and Father Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the need for healing mother and father wounds, a topic that resonates with many. With his deep spiritual insight and experience, he reflects on the complex dynamics of family life and the crucial roles of understanding and forgiveness. Through intricacies of parental rela…

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IP#352 Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast 26:36

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Dr. Peter Kreeft – Probes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Kris McGregor discusses with Dr. Peter Kreeft about his book Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John’s Gospel. Inviting readers to actively engage with scripture as a dialogue with God, it blends study and prayer in a manner akin to Lectio Divina. Dr. Kreeft describes it as a deep-sea d…

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Jack Doherty & Andrei Arlovski's Beef & I FINALLY Give Valentina A Compliment! 9:59

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Merry Christmas! I'm "off" today - but here's some quick thoughts on what happened between influencer Jack Doherty and Andrei Arlovski. Plus, why it's undeniable that Valentina Shevchenko is the female fighter of the year. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. To support this prog…

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A Christmas Poem from Casper: Priest by Knut Ødegård 1:16

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Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'Priest' by Knut Ødegård. We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 8th. Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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God Made Flesh for the Salvation of the World – A Christmas message from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast 28:48

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In this Christmas Day reflection, Msgr. John Esseff contemplates the mystery of the Incarnation as the defining act of God’s love for the entire human family. Drawing from Isaiah, the Letter to the Hebrews, and the Prologue of the Gospel of John, he proclaims that the Creator of the universe has entered human history as a child, born of the Virgin …

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Jake Paul on Getting KO'd by Anthony Joshua, $92,000,000 Payday, Quitting Boxing After Broken Jaw 49:35

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Notorious Boxer Jake Paul joins the boys to discuss getting KO’d by Anthony Joshua, exposes 4 titanium plates in his chin, his retirement from boxing, having babies with Jutta, MrBeast & Drake putting $100k+ bet on Jake, Pam's new book ‘F*** the Pauls’, social media rotting our brains, fighting Francis Ngannou next & more.. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST…

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Why I LOVED Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua! And Is Merab Still the Fighter of the Year? 43:11

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Happy holidays, folks! Here's an early Christmas present from me. On today's episode, I react to what I saw in Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, and I explain why it doesn't deserve a lot of the criticism it's receiving. After that, the long-lasting impact of Randy Couture, the baddest dude I've ever come in contact with, Anthony Joshua takes us behind…

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FAN QUESTIONS + FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS! | WEIGHING IN #635 1:00:30

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Join Josh Thomson for a fan question special! Members get priority with questions.By John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show

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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua aftermath, Eddie Hearn, Nakisa Bidarian, Andrei Arlovski, Harley Cameron in studio, weekend recap, news & notes 4:26:28

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Ariel Helwani starts the final live show of 2025 with a recap and reaction to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, including the big winners and losers, before The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join him to further break down the aftermath and forecast what’s next for both Paul and Joshua (04:07). Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn is back to provide his perspe…

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The 4th Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast 25:31

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The 4th Sunday of Advent – The Joy of Christ’s Coming – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff In this final Sunday of Advent reflection, Msgr. John Esseff and Kris McGregor turn to the mystery of the Incarnation through the Gospel of Matthew and the prophecies of Isaiah. The episode traces God’s faithful promise to send a Savior, moving…

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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: The Biggest Mismatch of My Life! Plus, What To Do With Ilia Topuria & Bud Crawford Retires? 1:00:59

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Well, it's finally here - the biggest sporting mismatch of my entire lifetime! But first, Terence Crawford is "retiring," but I don't buy it. Then, I tell you about the back-and-forth Ariel Helwani and I had regarding John Cena. After that, should the UFC strip Ilia Topuria of his lightweight title? And to close it out, my final thoughts on Anthony…

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Live From Miami! Feat. Jorge Masvidal & Kayla Harrison | The Ariel Helwani Show 1:31:17

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The Ariel Helwani Show is live from Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Miami! After welcoming in the capacity crowd (00:30), Ariel is joined on stage by UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison (07:50) to discuss her upcoming fight against Amanda Nunes and more. The King of Miami, Jorge Masvidal, joins Ariel and ATT teammate Harrison on stage (29:05) to ta…

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Tom Aspinall hits back, Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua arrives, Merab x Zuck | The Craic 1:01:43

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For the final Craic of 2025, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to round out the combat sports year. They open by previewing this weekend’s crossover fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua on Netflix (04:38). Shifting back to MMA, the duo discuss Tom “Bully” Aspinall’s message to Ciryl Gane and how the buildup to their rematch is shap…

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Special Owl Post Edition: Reflecting with Ariana! 34:22

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This week Vanessa and Casper are joined by their old pal Ariana to respond to a few of the wonderful voicemails we've received while making our final season of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Thanks to Johanna & Regine, Jenny, Julie, Kieran, Rowan & Caitlin for their beautiful voicemail contributions! Next week we're reading Chapter 34, The Fores…

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Chael Sonnen, Holly Holm, Sam Alvey, Skye Nicolson, On The Nose, more 3:50:29

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll, answering your On The Nose questions, with topics including Francis Ngannou’s free agency, booking fighters on the show, corporate jargon, The Beatles, and more (11:29). ‘The Bad Guy’ Chael Sonnen is back to discuss John Cena’s retirement match, Ilia Topuria stepping awa…

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Did the ESPN Era End on a Dud? | Kape vs Royval Reaction | WEIGHING IN #634 57:16

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Josh Thomson and Angelo Bodetti reflect on the recent transition of the UFC from ESPN, discussing the implications of this change and the overall quality of the last fight night. They also analyze Manel Kape and Brandon Royval, while also touching on the dynamics of the welterweight and heavyweight divisions.Go to WeWantPicks.com/OFFER and use code…

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The Misleading Ilia Topuria Story & John Cena Got Punk'd By His Friend! 44:47

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Ilia Topuria explained more about his decision to temporarily step away from fighting, and I begin today's episode by explaining my interpretation of what he said. After that, Dana White addressed concerns about Arman Tsarukyan getting skipped over for the title shot. Plus, Francis Ngannou may be out of options, Michael Bisping fears for Jake Paul …

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Dana White vs. Francis Ngannou reignited, John Cena retirement match botched, massive weekend recap, Shakur Stevenson, Tyson Pedro, Kevin Vallejos, Patrick Habirora 4:08:01

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Ariel Helwani brings in The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll to react to the final UFC event of the year, starting with a review of Manel Kape’s big win and whether it was enough to earn a title shot, before moving on to the best moments from the now-over ESPN era, Francis Ngannou’s interview from last week and Dana White readdressing their inte…

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The 3rd Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast 28:46

24d ago28:46

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The 3rd Sunday of Advent – The Joy of Christ’s Coming – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff In this Third Sunday of Advent reflection, Msgr. John Esseff proclaims the joy of Christ’s coming and the deep mystery of Jesus dwelling within those who are baptized. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew, he reflects on th…

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Dana White & Francis Ngannou's fractured relationship, Ngannou's next move, more | The Craic 1:13:34

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The Craic is back! As usual, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben “Big Time” Fowlkes. This week’s biggest story is the escalating back-and-forth between Dana White and Francis Ngannou. The crew breaks down their interviews and what the exchange really means (5:05). Next up, the lads tackle whether Merab Dvalishvili still deserves Fi…

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Our Lady of Guadalupe – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast 32:03

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Our Lady of Guadalupe – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a decisive moment of renewal for the Church, set against the turmoil of 16th-century Europe and the vast conversion that followed in Mexico. He situates Mary’s 1531 appearance to Juan Diego within salvation h…

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Can Jake Paul Last 4 Rounds With Anthony Joshua? Plus, Francis Ngannou's Strange Interview & Chimaev Wants Alex Pereira! 1:01:29

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In the wake of UFC 323, I'm still seeing lots of back-and-forth about Petr Yan's win over Merab Dvalishvili, and I"m here today to set the record straight. After that, Ariel Helwani recently conducted a compelling interview with Francis Ngannou - I tell you my big takeaway from it. And with Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul upon us, how much of a chance…

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Too many new UFC champs? UFC Vegas 112 & PFL Lyon previews, P4P finales, more 3:08:54

29d ago3:08:54

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The Boys in the Back submit their final show of the year, starting with some news and notes, including Kron Gracie being forced out of his VFL fight (02:49) and Islam Makhachev defending a potential Kamaru Usman title shot (04:04). After a conversation about the massive amount of turnover for UFC champions in 2025 (22:42), the Boys preview UFC Vega…

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Imagination: The Prince’s Tale (Book 7, Chapter 33) 53:25

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Imagination in Chapter 33 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Petunia’s childhood, Snape & Lily, and Harry’s connection to Voldemort! Throughout the episode we consider the question: under what types of conditions are we able to image best? Thank you to Sam for this week’s voicema…

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Francis Ngannou, Tatsuro Taira, Jalin Turner, Chris Duncan, On The Nose, more 3:55:27

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Ariel Helwani begins the show by reviewing the latest war of words between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili after it first appeared they'd buried the hatchet (02:19). Francis Ngannou returns to talk about being approached to fight Jake Paul, his prediction for Paul’s fight against Anthony Joshua, his relationship and contract status with PFL, who he …

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Future of MMA After the Paramount Deal | Rousey vs Carano at the White House? | RICH CHOU INTERVIEW 1:05:51

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Josh Thomson and Rich Chou discuss their long-standing friendship and Rich's extensive experience in MMA promotions, including his involvement with Elite XC, Strikeforce, and the recent CBS and Paramount deal. They reflect on the evolution of MMA's acceptance in mainstream media, the challenges of matchmaking in the welterweight division, and the p…

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Holloway vs Oliveira BMF Title Set | McGregor Wants 170 Strap! | WEIGHING IN #633 1:30:26

28d ago1:30:26

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Josh Thomson talks the announcement of Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira for the BMF title, Conor McGregor's comments on wanting triple gold at 170, Trump's comments on 8-9 White House card title fights and more.Follow Josh on X/Instagram @therealpunkBy John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show

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Kron Gracie in studio, Maycee Barber, Caroline Dubois, Mansur Abdul-Malik, On The Nose 4:06:36

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Ariel Helwani starts the show with On The Nose, touching on the heated back-and-forth between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Jamahal Hill, why MMA retirements don’t stick, how Paramount will recoup its UFC investment and how that impacts fighter pay, and more (11:24). Maycee Barber is back to break down her UFC 323 win over Karine Silva, discussing her hea…

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Joe Budden On Diddy Serving 4 Years in JAIL, iShowSpeed Passing Kai Cenat, Travis Scott WWE Fail 1:08:45

1M ago1:08:45

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Podcast pioneer & rapper Joe Budden joins the boys to discuss Diddy getting sentenced to 4 years in jail, why Drake lost to Kendrick, brutally honest thoughts on IShowSpeed & Adin Ross, admits why he loves str*p clubs & OnlyF*ns 🍑, Jake Paul VS Anthony Joshua, Joe Rogan stealing his $100 million Spotify contract, if Epstein k*lled himself, Rory & M…

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Rousey vs Carano at the White House? | Future of MMA After the Paramount Deal | RICH CHOU INTERVIEW 1:05:51

28d ago1:05:51

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Josh Thomson and Rich Chou discuss their long-standing friendship and Rich's extensive experience in MMA promotions, including his involvement with Elite XC, Strikeforce, and the recent CBS and Paramount deal. They reflect on the evolution of MMA's acceptance in mainstream media, the challenges of matchmaking in the welterweight division, and the p…

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How Petr Yan Won, Joshua Van Is A Champion, & Should Ilia Topuria Get Stripped? 34:39

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After taking in the final UFC PPV of the year, I transport you back to Saturday night, where I gave my immediate thoughts following Petr Yan's unexpected one-sided victory over Merab Dvalishvili. After that, a guy named Joshua Van is now the flyweight champion ... and did he just secure Fighter of the Year honors? Plus, Payton Talbott sends Henry C…

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Massive UFC 323 reaction, Champ Joshua Van, Payton Talbott, John Wood, Dr. Brian Sutterer on Alexandre Pantoja’s freak injury, weekend news & notes 4:12:42

1M ago4:12:42

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with his reaction to UFC 323, including the excellence of Petr Yan in his upset win over Merab Dvalishvili, Joshua Van becoming the second-youngest champion in UFC history, Henry Cejudo’s retirement, and more (02:38). Dr. Brian Sutterer MD joins to discuss Alexandre Pantoja’s elbow injury, UFC initially suggesting i…

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UFC 323 LIVE RECAP | WEIGHING IN #632 2:18:41

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UFC 323 LIVE RECAPBy John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show