Best Brian Welch Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 69: Brian "Head" Welch's "Save Me From Myself", or How Korn Gave Head to Christ lol 2:11:20

24d ago2:11:20

2:11:20

It's a rare album on the P.O.D. Kast that has us eschewing the normal preamble because we know there'll be so much to talk about with the album, but not only is that the case here, it's our longest main episode ever, as we go insanely deep on this insane album that Korn's "Head" was convinced to make after leaving the band and becoming a born-again…

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Dan Hooker, Joe Pyfer, Tim Welch, Sean Grande in studio, On The Nose, more 4:30:37

10h ago4:30:37

4:30:37

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (14:22). Tim Welch, longtime coach and business partner of superstar Sean O’Malley, joins before their rematch against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. He talks about opening his gym, visits from Israel Adesanya and Demetrius Johnson, Sean’s change in life…

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The GOP Budget Is Big, Bloated, B.S. 1:17:28

17h ago1:17:28

1:17:28

This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch critique President Donald Trump's proposed tax legislation and its fiscal irresponsibility, discuss the national deficit and credit rating downgrade, examine the media and political cover-up of former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, and highlight the br…

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Lawrence Wright: America’s Misadventures in Wars, Cults, and Panics 1:03:45

17h ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Today's guest is the legendary journalist and New Yorker staffer Lawrence Wright. He is the author of Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief; The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda and the Road to 9/11; and The Plague Year: America in the Time of Covid.Wright talks with Reason's Nick Gillespie about The Human Scale, his new novel set in…

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358 | Peter Singer | The Ethics of Doing Good: A Wake-Up Call for the Comfortable 54:20

24h ago54:20

54:20

What if doing the most good was simpler—and more within reach—than you ever imagined? In this powerful episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by world-renowned moral philosopher Peter Singer for a conversation that will challenge how you think about ethics, generosity, and your role in making the world better. Peter, best known for his …

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A Strategic, Ignatian Path to Easter Joy with Lisa Kelly 36:26

1d ago36:26

36:26

The Easter season is about new life. Jesus rises from the dead and in so doing resets the horizon on what is possible for each and every one of us. We see in the risen Lord God’s own invitation, an invitation that calls us beyond ourselves, beyond what even dreamed was possible.Ignatian spirituality offers us time-tested tools to embark on this jou…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 28: Moses Itauma is spectacular, Fabio Wardley joins the show, ranking the most exciting fighters 1:20:16

1d ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a tribute to boxer Georgia O'Connor, who tragically died at just 25 years old (06:16). Next, they transition to the shocking retirement of Delicious Orie (11:16), before being joined by Fabio Wardley ahead of his homecoming fight against Justis Huni (17:34). Then, they react to another spectacular p…

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Trump's War on Harvard 1:04:22

1d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by The Gist's Mike Pesca to discuss the Trump administration's escalating campaign against Harvard. The conversation explores how government overreach in education threatens civil liberties and stable institutional governance. They also dis…

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Maycee Barber, Oban Elliott, Caleb Plant, Jon Jones & Tom Aspinall trolling, what’s going at featherweight? 2:38:02

1d ago2:38:02

2:38:02

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back return with a recap of everything that transpired in combat sports over the weekend, including more drama between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinal (03:48). "The Welsh Gangster" Oban Elliot joins the program to discuss his fight against Seok Hyun Ko, visa issues that forced him out of his bout this weekend, participat…

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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 47:49

2d ago47:49

47:49

We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …

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Submission Radio Morning After LIVE w/ Kenny Florian & Jimmy Smith! Movsar SCREWED! Topuria, Jones! 56:05

3d ago56:05

56:05

Get situated after a big weekend with a new episode of Submission Radio Morning After where Kenny Florian and Jimmy Smith will try to make sense of Movsar getting screwed, Volk/Yair 2, Topuria dropping his coaches, Jon Jones in Thailand AND MORE! Plus throw in those questions! (Get the coffee, regerts and panadol as well cause we are gonna need it!…

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TGM Classic | Anson Whitmer | Redefining Men's Mental Health: Breaking Stereotypes and Seeking Solutions 1:05:05

3d ago1:05:05

1:05:05

How are we rewriting the narrative around men's mental health challenges and solutions? In today's ever-changing landscape of mental health awareness, there is a growing recognition that the narrative around men's mental health needs a significant rewrite. It is a tale of strength found in vulnerability, of support forged in humor, and solutions in…

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Pathway to Priesthood: Bringing Our Full Selves to God with Fernando Saldivar, SJ 32:07

3d ago32:07

32:07

Welcome to “Pathway to Priesthood”—a special podcast series from the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.In these conversations, host Eric Clayton talks with Jesuits who are in the final days of preparing for ordination to the priesthood. They reflect back on their vocation stories and experience of Jesuit formation, and wrestle with …

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Episode #45 – Jimmy Hunt 1:20:20

5d ago1:20:20

1:20:20

John Gallagher and Monica Webber sit down with Mississippi’s own Jimmy Hunt—better known on the streets as G.R.A.D.E.—for a raw, roof-ripping testimony you’ll feel in your bones. Once entrenched in gangs, dope, and lock-ups, Jimmy was steering straight toward the grave…until Jesus intercepted the route. Hear how God yanked him out of darkness, flip…

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Ilia Topuria splits with coaches, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez 2? | The Craic 1:15:23

5d ago1:15:23

1:15:23

On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined once again by Ben Fowlkes and the returning Shaheen Al-Shatti. With rumors swirling that Yair Rodriguez may get another crack at Alexander Volkanovski, the lads discuss whether that's the correct fight to make, what happens to Mosvar Evloev, and more (04:56). Then, the conversation shifts to news that I…

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C. Bradley Thompson and Jeremiah Johnson: Rise of the 'MAGA Manosphere' 1:01:43

6d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Did mainstream conservatives and libertarians lose a generation of young men to the post-liberal, reactionary right?Reason's Nick Gillespie talks with C. Bradley Thompson, author of the Substack newsletter The Redneck Intellectual, and Jeremiah Johnson of the Center for New Liberalism, who wrote the article "Weak Men Create Hard Times: And Weak Men…

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Darius Classic | What Advice Would PAST You Give to You TODAY? 23:24

6d ago23:24

23:24

Did you ever wish you could go back in time and get some advice from your younger self? We can all relate to this sentiment, prompting reflection on the paths we have taken and the wisdom we have gained. Today, I am flying solo to unpack the profound implications of seeking guidance from our past selves. Drawing from my personal experiences and the…

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Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh Debate Immigration 1:44:07

7d ago1:44:07

1:44:07

Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh debate the resolution, "Government restrictions on the immigration of peaceful and healthy people make sense from a libertarian standpoint, especially in present-day America."Comedian and host of the podcast, Part of the Problem, Dave Smith defends the resolution. Taking the negative is Alex Nowrasteh, the Vice Preside…

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Debating Jon Jones' complicated legacy, Mairon Santos joins the show, more | The Boys in the Back 1:52:05

7d ago1:52:05

1:52:05

The Boys in the Back start the show by breaking down the timeline of Jon Jones’ recent flurry of social media activity (02:34), before debating his complicated legacy and whether retiring before fighting Tom Aspinall hurts how he's viewed (19:57). UFC featherweight and TUF winner Marion Santos joins the show after his decision victory over Sodiq Yu…

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Gary Winslett: The American Dream Has Migrated South 1:05:59

7d ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Middlebury professor Gary Winslett argues the South—not China—poached the Rust Belt’s manufacturing base by out-competing it on policy.SubscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonJustAskingQuestions/featuredApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-asking-questions/id1719355507Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SpySKAH3LuVyxXk0MF7…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Mike Heck and Gareth A Davies! TKO Boxing Mess! Jones/Aspinall, Volk/Yair 2?! 56:24

7d ago56:24

56:24

We areeeeee back with another episode of Submission Radio LIVE w/ Mike Heck and Gareth A Davies (making his debut!) Don't forget to drop those questions in the chat! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at htt…

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WWE star Karrion Kross in studio, Renato Moicano, Michael Carter-Williams, On The Nose, more 3:44:29

7d ago3:44:29

3:44:29

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (06:57). Renato ‘Money’ Moicano returns ahead of his fight against Beneil Dariush at UFC 317 to discuss Gilbert Burns’ loss, his short-notice title shot against Islam Makhachev, opening a gym in South Florida, his viral social media posts, Arman Tsaruky…

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Brian Brushwood: Why We Fall for Scams 51:29

8d ago51:29

51:29

"You don't get conned because you're stupid—you get conned because you're human."That's the message of this week's guest, Brian Brushwood. He's an Austin-based magician, podcaster, and professional skeptic. With shows like Scam Nation and The Modern Rogue, he's taught millions of us how to upgrade our B.S. detectors in a world where truth is more u…

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Witnessing Church History (And Analyzing It on TV) with Fr. James Martin, SJ 28:32

8d ago28:32

28:32

After the white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on May 8, we turned on the TV here at the Jesuit Conference HQ in Washington and landed randomly on ABC News. We immediately heard a familiar voice: It was Fr. James Martin, the Jesuit author who certainly needs no introduction to AMDG listeners. In addition to writing bestselling books…

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357 | Shaahin Cheyene | Billion: How I Became King Of The Thrill Pill Cult 1:02:02

8d ago1:02:02

1:02:02

What if you could build million-dollar businesses and actually enjoy your life? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Shaahin Cheyene — entrepreneur, author, and founder of PodcastCola — for a conversation packed with insights and energy. They dive into Shaahin’s journey from launching groundbreaking products to helping ot…

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Fan Film #19: Roy 1, Episode 2, Chapters 3 & 4 36:40

8d ago36:40

36:40

The Burns Family reunion is getting weird. We dive into Chapters 3 & 4 of Roy Part 1 — like we should have done in the previous episode. Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/AVotZsh8YA8 Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/AVotZsh8YA8 Chapter 3: https://youtu.be/dPp9KRmONK0 Chapter 4: https://youtu.be/QK5JEjf6zzI Follow the show @YADpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, a…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 27: What's up with Canelo vs. Crawford? Boots vs. Lopez? Plus, Dave Allen reacts to Johnny Fisher KO 1:16:37

8d ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with a deep dive into Dave Allen’s brutal knockout of Johnny Fisher in their rematch (01:56), and the ‘White Rhino’ joins the program to talk about the victory, being motivated by his family, potential next matchups, and gives Fisher some advice (13:57). Next, the duo discusses 20-year-old heavyweight…

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Jose Aldo explains retirement, Mateusz Gamrot calls out every lightweight, Ryan Bader on new deal, Angela Lee Pucci on teaming with UFC 2:37:15

9d ago2:37:15

2:37:15

Angela Lee Pucci, former ONE atomweight champion, joins Ariel Helwani to discuss her nonprofit organization, Fightstory, which provides mental health support for combat sports athletes. She discusses her late sister's influence, partnering with the UFC, new initiatives, misconceptions about fighters seeking help, the negative impacts of social medi…

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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger 45:30

9d ago45:30

45:30

We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…

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Jake Paul, Ian Machado Garry, Michael Morales, Holly Holm, Claressa Shields in studio 3:56:30

9d ago3:56:30

3:56:30

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back get started by debating the meaning of Jon Jones’ latest series of social media posts (09:44) and Chael Sonnen’s latest comments (25:48), along with the news and notes from around the sport. Michael Morales, undefeated UFC phenom and ranked welterweight, joins after his massive first-round KO over Gilbert Burn…

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Pathway to Priesthood: Reflecting on Jesuit Community with Marc-André Veselovsky, SJ 32:34

10d ago32:34

32:34

Welcome to “Pathway to Priesthood”—a special podcast series from the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.In these conversations, host Eric Clayton talks with Jesuits who are in the final days of preparing for ordination to the priesthood. They reflect back on their vocation stories and experience of Jesuit formation, and wrestle with …

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TGM Classic | Michael Zagaris | A Visual Archive of Sound: The Journey of a Rock 'n' Roll Photographer 1:11:04

10d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

What qualities set apart a legendary rock photographer whose work resonates with the soul of a generation and captures the spirit of an entire era? In the heart of rock 'n' roll's whirlwind, Michael Zagaris emerges as an iconic figure, the man behind the lens who documented the defining moments of music history. With a camera as his tool, he captur…

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

13d ago1:18:25

1:18:25

On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. After a brief tangent discussing Petesy’s dream journal, the fellas dive into the biggest storylines surrounding Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus du Plessis — most notably, whether Du Plessis is being slept on yet again as an underdog (8:29). From there, the…

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Robert Rosenkranz: How To Use Stoicism To Build a Meaningful Life 51:58

13d ago51:58

51:58

Are you part of the growing stoicism movement? Built on virtue, reason, and self-control, the ancient Roman philosophy is gaining popularity in a world that just seems to get crazier and crazier.Today's guest is a self-described stoic. Robert Rosenkranz is the author of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious, which takes a dee…

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Darius Classic | How to Build Your Relationship Balance Sheet 20:58

13d ago20:58

20:58

Are your relationships lifting you up or weighing you down? Today, I am flying solo to illustrate how positive relationships can make a big difference in life. Drawing from my own experiences and insights, this episode prompts listeners to consider the true value of the relationships they nurture. Just as assets contribute to financial prosperity, …

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Noah Smith: I Owe Libertarians an Apology 1:17:20

14d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

The econ blogger explains why libertarians might have been (kind of) right all along—and why our ideas are more necessary than he thought in the age of Trump.https://reason.com/podcast/2025/05/15/noah-smith-i-owe-libertarians-an-apology/Noah Smith, an economic commentator and Substack writer, once dismissed libertarianism as a relic of the past. Bu…

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Do These Libertarians Regret Voting for Donald Trump? 1:28:01

14d ago1:28:01

1:28:01

Three libertarians—Dave Smith, J.D. Tuccille, and Liz Wolfe—revisit their reluctant votes for Trump, weighing the promises, chaos, and consequences of his second term so far.https://reason.com/podcast/2025/05/09/do-these-libertarians-regret-voting-for-donald-trump/During the 2024 presidential election, a contingent of libertarians cast strategic, o…

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Is Islam Makhachev the lightweight GOAT? Ilia Topuria sounds off again, UFC Vegas 106 preview | The Boys in the Back 2:05:18

14d ago2:05:18

2:05:18

The Boys in the Back begin the show by breaking down the various cases for MMA's lightweight GOAT, including where Islam Makhachev falls in that conversation after vacating his title (01:40). Then, they discuss the ongoing war of words between Makhachev and Ilia Topuria (32:31), before looking ahead to this weekend's UFC Vegas 106 (49:36). Finally,…

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Luke Thomas - Topuria/Islam NEVER HAPPENING? JDM/Islam PREVIEW, Movsar Absolutely SCREWED?! 38:02

14d ago38:02

38:02

Luke Thomas is BACK on Submission Radio! We react to all the big fight annoucements, talk JDM/Islam, DDP/Khamzat, Movsar having to fight again and much more! Don't forget to join Luke's awesome Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% o…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Brian Campbell & Jed Meshew- Topuria/Charles, DDP/Khamzat, Islam or JDM? 1:06:44

14d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Things are heating up after Dana White's latest announcements and Brian Campbell and Jed Meshew are BACK on Submission Radio LIVE to react to all the biggest news, Ilia/Charles UFC 317, Islam vacating the belt, Islam/JDM, DDP/Khamzat, Patchy Mix coming to the UFC? + MORE Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.co…

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Darren Till, Valentina Shevchenko, Benoit Saint Denis, Arjan Bhullar and MMA super manager Tim Simpson in studio, On the Nose 4:33:27

14d ago4:33:27

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the the show by reacting to the news that Patchy Mix has been released by the PFL (01:44). Valentina Shevchenko calls in after her UFC flyweight title defense against Manon Fiorot and talks training at Tristar gym, making a bet with Fiorot, a superfight with current strawweight champion Zhang Weili, Chael Sonnen’s problem wi…

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Get to Know Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Kevin DePrinzio, OSA 51:09

15d ago51:09

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Fr. Kevin DePrinzio, OSA, is an Augustinian priest who has known Pope Leo XIV -- his fellow Augustinian friar -- since the late 1990s. Fr. Kevin is now the vice president for mission and ministry at Villanova University outside Philadelphia -- Pope Leo's alma mater -- and he talked to host Mike Jordan Laskey about his connections with the Holy Fath…

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Richard Dawkins: Why Atheism Is Winning 1:34:06

15d ago1:34:06

1:34:06

Today's guest is evolutionary biologist and outspoken atheist Richard Dawkins, whom Reason's Nick Gillespie interviewed last fall in Milwaukee as part of his "Final Bow" tour. Gillespie and Dawkins talked about why he believes science can't thrive without freedom, why gender ideology is starting to look a lot like Soviet Lysenkoism, and why some tr…

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356 | Robert Mazur | Former Undercover Money Launderer Tell All 1:00:23

15d ago1:00:23

1:00:23

What does it take to bring down a global drug empire—without losing your life or your soul in the process? In this gripping episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with legendary undercover agent Robert Mazur, whose covert work infiltrated some of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels. From near-death encounters and million-dollar stin…

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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

15d ago50:27

50:27

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

15d 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

15d 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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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman 50:18

16d ago50:18

50:18

Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…

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Fan Film #19: Roy 1:17:53

16d ago1:17:53

1:17:53

Were you wondering what happened to Roy and the rest of the Burns family following the events of Friday the 13th: A New Beginning? Neither were we, but we checked out the Roy fan film, anyway. Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/AVotZsh8YA8 Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/AVotZsh8YA8 Chapter 3: https://youtu.be/dPp9KRmONK0 Chapter 4: https://youtu.be/QK5JEjf6z…

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

16d 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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