Best Sean Romero Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking News Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus du Plessis announced 50:27

7h ago50:27

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On this special breaking news edition of the show, Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back react to Dana White's announcements (01:15), including, Islam Makhachev vacating his lightweight title in order for Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira to compete for undispiuted gold at UFC 317 (08:33). After discussing White's comments that Jon Jones vs. Tom A…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 26: Manny Pacquiao is coming back?! MVP signs more big names; Plus, Viddal Riley & Anthony Cacace join the show 1:13:47

7h ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo get things started by reacting to the announcement of 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao’s risky return against Mario Barrios and debate how he got the title shot (02:41). Then, Viddal Riley joins the show after his breakout win over Cheavon Clarke to win the British Cruiserweight title and talks being KSI’s trainer, nerves le…

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Jack Della Maddalena & Bill Haney in studio, Vitor Belfort, Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Ariel blasts Jon Jones 2:57:08

8h ago2:57:08

2:57:08

Ariel Helwani kicks off a loaded show with Bill Haney, father and coach of boxing champion Devin Haney, who joins Ariel in studio and defends his son’s victory in Time Square over Jose Ramirez, slams Ryan Garcia for his loss and excuses, and talks Benn-Eubank Jr., the negative press after Devin's fight, the state of Devin’s rematch against Garcia, …

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Sean Brady, Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff, Aiemann Zahabi, Paul Hughes, UFC 315 aftermath, news & notes 3:41:58

1d ago3:41:58

3:41:58

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back start with a breakdown of UFC 315 and the aftermath of Jack Della Maddalena’s huge title fight win over Belal Muhammad, PFL Belfast, and more news from around the sport (07:03). Sean Brady calls in to talk about the welterweight division after JDM’s win, Belal’s confusing strategy, a possible fight with Ian Ma…

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446 Glenn Hileman 20:47

1d ago20:47

20:47

Glenn shares the story of his parents, Lyle and Marylin Hileman. It's a story of overcoming adversity. His parents left a legacy never to be forgotten. Challenges come early and often, yet their determination and faith pushed them forward in pursuing their dreams. Glenn shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: we are all flawed there's power in…

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UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: Jack Della Maddalena dethrones Belal Muhammad, Islam Makhachev reacts, International Fight Week news 1:00:46

3d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall recap UFC 315, starting with new UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena dethroning Belal Muhammad (04:06) and the immediate reaction from Islam Makhachev (11:01), who hopes to challenge for that title. After talking about the main event scorecards (18:00), the duo transitions to the co-main event (24:55), …

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Massive UFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo's weight struggles, more | The Craic 1:19:19

4d ago1:19:19

1:19:19

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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UFC 315 preview, PFL Paris off, Montel Jackson joins, Fight Feasts Des Moines | The Boys in the Back 2:43:52

5d ago2:43:52

2:43:52

The Boys in the Back have returned from Des Moines to preview UFC 315, but first, they touch on recent social media posts by Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev (01:53) and the PFL canceling its upcoming Paris event (04:26). Next, they dive into the UFC 315 main event (23:12), co-main event (36:18) and the rest of the card (41:50), before making thei…

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Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, Brian Stann, David Loiseau, UFC 315 preview 3:03:02

6d ago3:03:02

3:03:02

Ariel Helwani starts the show with some UFC and PFL breaking news, and the Boys in the Back join to answer your On the Nose Questions (04:39). Retired UFC fighter, veteran, and former FOX commentator Brian Stann checks in to discuss his move from broadcaster to CEO. He reminisces about fighting on Memorial Day weekend, his start in MMA, potentially…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 25: Conor Benn blasts 'drama queen' Chris Eubank Jr., says rematch is set for September; Plus, weekend review, Inoue saves the day 1:10:44

7d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are joined by Conor Benn for a conversation about his thrilling bout against Chris Eubank Jr. and his feelings on the rivalry now that the dust has settled. Then, he reacts to the Times Square boxing card and teases the Eubank Jr. rematch for September (03:02). The duo discusses the Times Square show and the disappoint…

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Bo Nickal breaks silence, Julianna Peña squashes beef with Ariel, NBA's Larry O'Brien Trophy stops by, Leigh Wood, Kevin O'Connor 2:41:12

7d ago2:41:12

2:41:12

Ariel Helwani and the crew kick things off by discussing Islam Makhachev’s next fight and some big team news (05:49). Leigh Wood, the pride of Nottingham, calls in ahead of his homecoming fight against streaking IBO super featherweight champion Anthony Cacace on Saturday to discuss his return to the ring, Premier League drama, life after fighting, …

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Alexander Volkanovski, Cory Sandhagen, Daniel Rodriguez, Sam Alvey, massive weekend reaction, more 4:31:55

8d ago4:31:55

4:31:55

Ariel is joined by the Boys in the Back, fresh off their trip to Des Moines, to unpack the huge weekend in combat sports, including Cory Sandhagen’s big win, Bo Nickal’s shocking loss, the underwhelming Times Square card, Canelo’s victory and next fight against Terence Crawford under TKO Boxing, Naoya Inoue’s scary performance, and more (06:15). Co…

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445 Candace Cahill 21:32

9d ago21:32

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Ilia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Machado Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, more | The Craic 1:01:21

11d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

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 28 — but who’s his opponent? The lads weigh in on who they think would make for Topuria’s most exciting matchup (03:58). O…

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2025 Buffet Bracket Champion Sean Logan 1:05:09

12d ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Cris and Charley interview the 2025 Buffet Bracket champion Sean Logan! Sean talks to us about his love and dedication to his craft, his time spent with AAW and we tour his own gym/workout facility that he owns himself! Sean’s a great dude and we’re happy to help share his stories.By Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero

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UFC Des Moines preview, Tom Aspinall's next move, Malcolm Wellmaker joins | The Boys in the Back 2:55:25

12d ago2:55:25

2:55:25

The Boys in the Back kick things off with a conversation about Tom Aspinall’s record-breaking tenure as UFC interim heavyweight champion and tackle Jon Jones' looming absence (01:56). Malcolm Wellmaker, fresh off his bonus-winning KO in Kansas City, joins to discuss making his UFC debut, quitting his job, future plans, and a potential slot on the u…

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"Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Rampage Jackson, Eddie Hall, Patrice Evra, On The Nose, more 4:01:28

13d ago4:01:28

4:01:28

Two-time WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joins the show to discuss going from athlete to interviewer, his Hall of Fame match against Bret Hart, Logan Paul’s WrestleMania 41 offer, his opinion on the state of the business, John Cena’s heel turn, and reflects on his most memorable career moments (15:43). French football legend and former …

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Ariel x Ade, episode 24: Eubank-Benn fallout, Times Square preview, Canelo, Inoue, more 1:13:02

14d ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start this stacked show by reacting to Chris Eubank Jr.’s massive win over Conor Benn (01:22) and Eubank Sr.’s shocking arrival at the event (04:52). Then, they debate the possibility of a rematch as Ade voices some concerns (16:03). They break down Friday's card in Times Square (28:41), headlined by the return of Ryan…

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Ryan Garcia, Eddie Hearn in studio, Jeff Molina breaks silence on betting scandal 2:43:38

14d ago2:43:38

2:43:38

Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with the latest news and notes in combat, including Tom Aspinall’s tenure as longest reigning interim champion (6:33). Ryan Garcia checks in ahead of his return to the ring against Rolando 'Rolly' Romero on Friday to talk about the changes he’s made, fighting in Times Square, rematching Devin Haney in Oc…

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Georges St-Pierre, Dustin Poirier, Ian Machado Garry, Randy Brown, Eubank-Benn reaction, NFL Draft stories, weekend news 3:42:47

15d ago3:42:47

3:42:47

Ariel Helwani starts the show with a deep dive into his life-changing experience announcing a draft pick for the Buffalo Bills, before the Boys join in to react to UFC Kansas City and Ian Machado Garry's win (04:36). Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre — Ariel’s MMA GOAT and Canadian legend — discusses his new hot sauce company, the UFC’s return to Montreal, …

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444 James & Bear Ray 24:26

16d ago24:26

24:26

Meet James and Bersabeh, the dynamic duo behind Harmonic Wealth Global, where grit met grace—and now, a legacy continues. James, a trailblazer who scaled life’s highest peaks and rebuilt from the ashes, sadly passed away in January 2025, leaving behind a powerful vision. Bersabeh, an intuitive powerhouse whose journey from hardship to healing inspi…

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

18d ago1:30:12

1:30:12

Petesy opens the show by teeing up the biggest stories of the week, then dives into an exclusive sitdown 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 the…

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Weekend Mega Preview: UFC Kansas City, Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn, more | The Boys in the Back 2:50:13

19d ago2:50:13

2:50:13

The Boys in the Back begins with a conversation about Dricus du Plessis teasing fight news (04:16), before jumping into a comprehensive preview of Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates and the rest of UFC Kansas City (23:44). Next, they break down all angles of the highly-anticipated grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn (1:04:56). The…

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Caio Borralho, Tai Tuivasa, Joe Hendry, Sam Alvey, Ben Shalom, plus major announcement with Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins 4:04:11

20d ago4:04:11

4:04:11

Ariel and the Boys break down the latest Ilia Topuria title fight news, what’s next for lightweight’s biggest stars, preview the massive weekend in combat sports, and answer your burning On The Nose questions (18:24). Dion Dawkins — Buffalo Bills babyface, Pro Bowl tackle, and combat sports fan — joins the show to talk WrestleMania 41, his potentia…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 23: Eddie Hearn on Eubank Jr. vs. Benn, UFC, Jake Paul, Shakur, more 1:21:38

21d ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo reunite and kick off the show with Eddie Hearn, who previews the long-awaited Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conner Benn grudge match (04:49). He also reacts to Jake Paul's fight against Julio César Chávez Jr. and gives an update on Shakur Stevenson. Then, they react to Chris Eubank Sr.'s recent comments about his son (36:54), d…

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Lex Luger, Diamond Dallas Page, Marlon 'Chito' Vera, Jones-Aspinall official? Illia Topuria’s options, more 2:49:43

21d ago2:49:43

2:49:43

Ariel and the Boys In The Back kick off Tuesday’s show with a discussion of WWE’s record-breaking weekend, Chael Sonnen suggesting that Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is agreed upon, the latest news around Ilia Topuria and International Fight Week, and more (05:02) WWE legends Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page join Ariel to discuss Lex’s delayed Hall o…

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Anthony Smith, Fabian Edwards, Scott D’Amore, WrestleMania 41 reaction, more 3:16:25

22d ago3:16:25

3:16:25

Ariel Helwani and the crew kick things off with an honest assessment of WrestleMania 41 and preview Monday’s episode of Raw (02:19). Anthony Smith breaks down his retirement bout against Zhang Mingyang at UFC Kansas City, his mindset going into his final fight, the passing of beloved coach Scott Morton, post-UFC plans, and more (26:10). Scott D’Amo…

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443 Susan Marrufo 21:12

23d ago21:12

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Susan is the founder of Samarasa Center. She creates a space where people can cultivate intimacy internally. Susan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: yoga is about self realization there is freedom in letting go move from form to formless don't believe everything you think it's not about the pose, it's about our relationship to it the sto…

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5 Takeaways - NonStop Momentum Freelance Wrestling 36:00

25d ago36:00

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Listen to Cris and Charley's 5 Takeaways from Freelance's NonStop Momentum- Race for the next Red Star Medallion- Eye Candy Elliot makes things interesting???- Give Sabin What He Wants! - Blair Onyx Gets Creepier- New Freelance World ChampionBy Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero

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Ariel Helwani Reacts to Classic Interviews, Vol 2: Dana White, Chael Sonnen, James Toney, Steven Seagal, more 1:15:30

26d ago1:15:30

1:15:30

In another special episode, Ariel Helwani looks back at some of his classic interviews and tells the untold stories behind each, including: - Chael Sonnen, after beating Nate Marquardt at UFC 109, and on the verge of igniting his rivalry with Anderson Silva (07:07) - Dana White, embarrassed and disgusted by Anderson Silva's performance against Demi…

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

27d ago58:43

58:43

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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Ariel x Ade, episode 22: Hamzah Sheeraz breaks silence, Boots' big win, Usyk vs. Dubois 2 reports, more 1:12:51

28d ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Ade Oladipo hosts the show solo this week, beginning with an interview with Hamzah Sheeraz (02:34), who breaks his silence after the controversial split draw against Carlos Adames in February. He opens up about being 'let down' by some members of his team, mentally resetting, and his new pairing with coach Andy Lee. Next, Ade reacts to Jaron ‘Boots…

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Featherweight GOAT Debate, matchmaking for UFC 314 winners, WrestleMania 41 talk | The Boys in the Back 2:27:06

28d ago2:27:06

2:27:06

The Boys in the Back kick off with a discussion about the impending UFC rights deal (01:56), before turning to the debate over MMA's featherweight GOAT (17:41). Then, they're joined by Meadowlark Media's Anthony Calatayud to play matchmaker for UFC 314's winners and losers (1:02:12). After recapping last week's picks (1:25:06), The Boys deliver the…

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Ian Machado Garry, Yair Rodriguez, Jean Silva, Dominick Reyes, UFC 314 Aftermath, More 2:56:36

29d ago2:56:36

2:56:36

Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show by reacting to everything UFC 314, including huge wins by Alexander Volkanovski and Paddy Pimblett (3:36). Jean Silva discusses his big stoppage win over Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314, barking in Mitchell's face after choking him unconscious, what's next, a potential fight against Volkanovski and more (46:36…

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442 Dena Rueb Romero 25:37

30d ago25:37

25:37

Dena Rueb Romero is the daughter of a Lutheran mother and a Jewish father, both refugees from Nazi Germany. All for You is her first full-length book. Dena still lives in Hanover, where she sings in a women’s chorus, volunteers at a daycare center, and works with a recently arrived refugee family. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: ha…

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UFC 314 Post-Fight Show: Alex Volkanovski is back! Reaction to main event, Paddy Pimblett's dominant win, more 1:05:56

1M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

3PAC — Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll — are back for the UFC 314 Post-Fight Show. They begin with reaction to Alex Volkanovski reclaiming UFC featherweight gold (06:03), including who's next for the champ and where he stacks up against Jose Aldo in the featherweight GOAT convo (13:52). Ariel gives the scoop on Islam Makhachev a…

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UFC 314 weigh-in reaction, Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva chaos, Volk’s final fight? | The Craic 1:09:32

1M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

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 official weigh-ins where all main card fighters successfully made weight (01:15). Then, they break down the paths to victory for Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes (02:30) and speculate…

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UFC 314 Miami mega preview, Ariel Helwani joins for breaking GFL news | The Boys in the Back 2:31:11

1M ago2:31:11

2:31:11

The Boys in the Back are joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss the breaking news about GFL's future (02:51), before bringing their best Miami vibes to a UFC 314 mega preview (27:55). Plus, they make their picks (1:11:36), roll out a Fight Feasts focused on pie... or is it pi? (1:40:33), and give their P4P pie rankings (1:52:38). Finally, they debut th…

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UFC 314 Preview, Gunther in studio, Brandon Moreno, Chase Hooper, On The Nose, more 2:56:10

1M ago2:56:10

2:56:10

Ariel and the crew answer all your latest On The Nose questions and preview UFC 314 (07:09). WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther joins us in-studio ahead of WrestleMania 41 to discuss his program with Jey Uso, his path through professional wrestling, working under Vince McMahon, re-signing with WWE and more (1:00:00). Brandon Moreno discusses hi…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 21: Did Bivol duck Benavidez? Shakur's next move, Boots-Stanionis preview, and will Liam Cameron fraud check Ben Whittaker? 1:20:02

1M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with a quick recap of Ade's chat with Frank Warren and his missed handshake with Daniel Dubois' brother (02:58). They react to Dmitry Bivol vacating his WBC title to pursue the Artur Beterbiev trilogy fight (06:46) and wonder where that leaves David Benavidez (11:41). The discussion turns to talks of …

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Merab Dvalishvili, figuring out the UFC lightweight title picture, Plus, viral sensation Max Holzer, Phil Davis, Thad Jean 2:45:41

1M ago2:45:41

2:45:41

Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with a lively discussion about the UFC's lightweight title picture (05:37). Undefeated featherweight Max Holzer discusses his viral win — and celebration — at Oktagon 69, the backstory behind the chaos, what happened afterward, his unique walkouts, his MMA dreams and more (29:50). Merab Dvalishvili discu…

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Sean O'Malley, Kayla Harrison, Chris Eubank Jr., Lerone Murphy, Carlos Prates, Weekend Recap, More 4:14:13

1M ago4:14:13

4:14:13

Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show by reacting to the latest from the combat sports weekend, including Lerone Murphy's big win over Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 105, and reflecting on the anniversary of UFC 223, the wildest fight week in history (04:58). Kayla Harrison discusses her UFC 316 title showdown against Julianna Peña, why she wants …

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441 Tracy Mayo 24:05

1M ago24:05

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1970, pre-Choice America. After their eighth move in her thirteen short years, the lonely only child of a high-ranking naval officer and a socially ambitious mother, Tracy Mayo longed for a normal adolescence – to have friends, to feel rooted. What she got was a pregnancy at fourteen and exile to a maternity home. There, she bore not only a child b…

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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

1M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

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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