Best Conor McCarthy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. #3610: UFC preview, Yan Vs Merab, DWCS is over, John McCarthy Interview, more 1:17:17

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On Episode 3,610, the guys had a lot of matchups announced and also had a guest, Big John McCarthy, who will be returning to reffing fights.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3609: UFC Rio results, is the UFC bulletproof, Beneil Dariush Interview, more 1:13:06

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On Episode 3,609, the guys recapped UFC in Rio, went over all the latest news, and had an interview with Beneil Dariush.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3608: UFC preview, Conor McGregor gets suspended, Yana Santos Interview, Youssef Zalal Interview, more 1:26:57

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On Episode 3,608, the guys had a UFC show to preview and also had two guests, Youssef Zalal & Yana Santos, who both got wins at UFC 320.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Subodh Karnik - Continental, Northwest, Delta, Expressjet Alumni 1:39:08

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Subodh Karnik shares his extensive career journey in the aviation industry, detailing his experiences from being a management consultant to working with major airlines like Northwest, Continental, and Delta. He discusses the impact of antitrust immunity on airline partnerships, the challenges faced by Caribbean airlines like Air Jamaica, and the em…

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#191 Tim McCarthy // A legend on the court & mic 1:30:49

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On episode 191 I am delighted to be joined by Irish basketball Hall of famer and Demons legend Tim McCarthy. He is also well known as the RTÉ Olympic basketball lead commentator Tim is a former CEO, Business Strategist, C Suite coach Communication Coach, Leadership Consultant & Key Note Speaker. We discuss his career, how an injury nearly derailed …

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Ep. #3607: UFC, PFL & BKFC results, is Alex Pereria back, more 1:07:06

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Ep. #3606: UFC 320 preview, Smashing Machine review, John Wood interview, more 1:13:40

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On Episode 3,606, the guys had a lot to talk about, starting with a UFC preview and a Smashing Machine review. They also went over all the new matchups being announced and had an interview with John Wood.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#190 State of the game: Women's Superleague Basketball 25-26 season preview // Niamh Dwyer, Suzanne Maguire & Patrick O'Neill 43:57

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On episode 190 I am joined by Patrick O’Neill, Suzanne Maguire and Niamh Dwyer to preview the upcoming Women’d Superleague Basketball season for 25/26. This state of the game episode not only previews the 25/26 season as we also discuss the headline stories across Irish women’s basketball including underage talent, Irish developed players pursuing …

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#189 State of the game: Men's Superleague Basketball 25-26 season preview // Conor Meany & Mark Reynolds 47:06

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On episode 189 I am joined by former Superleague winners Conor Meany and Mark Reynolds to preview the upcoming men's Superleague Basketball season for 25/26. This state of the game episode not only previews the 25/26 season as we also discuss the headline stories across Irish basketball including player development, transfers, Irish players and pro…

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Ep. #3605: UFC review, Dana White on 60 minutes, UFC 320 talk, more 1:04:39

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On Episode 3,605, the guys went over this weekend’s MMA and started talking about UFC 320.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3604: UFC preview, Jake Paul speaks up, RDR & Davey Grant interviews, more 1:11:09

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On Episode 3,604, the guys had two guests, RDR and Davey Grant. They also went over all the news nuggets.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#188 James Kerr // Inside Legacy & the All Blacks 1:30:06

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On episode 188 I am very excited to be joined by author of legacy James Kerr. James is a talented author with an exceptional eye for stories & finding purpose or meaning. His insights into elite sport are remarkable and is known world wide for his time spent following the most successful rugby team ever, the All Blacks and writing his award winning…

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Ep. #3603: Oliveria needs a dance partner, MMA restart, Antonio Carlos Jr. interview, more 1:00:09

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On Episode 3,603, the guys talked about this MMA restart and had an interview with Antonio Carlos Jr.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ryan Goepel - President and CFO, Global Crossing Airlines 1:33:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Goepel, CEO of Global X (Global Crossing Airlines), to uncover the incredible story of building a successful charter airline from the ground up during a global pandemic. Ryan shares his unconventional journey from the finance and oil & gas industries to the C-suite of an airline—a transition kick-started by si…

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Ep. #3602: Jake Paul fight might have to move, DWCS recap, Mario Bautista interview, more 1:08:58

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On Episode 3,602, the guys welcome Mario Bautista onto the show and went over all the news nuggets.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#187 Richie Donnelly // Injury & Entrepreneurship 1:14:46

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On episode 187 I am delighted to be joined by Richie Donnelly, 2021 All-Ireland winner with Tyrone and entrepreneur. Richie suffered a serious knee injury and at the time of the chat was in the middle of intense rehab. He is currently in the throws of a club championship with his club Trillick in one of if not the toughest competitions in the count…

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Ep. #3601: Noche recap, Boxing recap, Was this a success for Dana White, Corey Anderson interview, more 1:09:26

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On Episode 3,601, the guys had the Noche card and the Boxing card to recap. They also had a guest, Corey Anderson.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3600: UFC Noche preview, Canelo Vs Crawford preview, Multiple Interviews, more 2:00:06

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On Episode 3,600, the guys had both UFC Noche and Canelo Vs Crawford to cover. Their guests on the MMA side were Kelvin Gastelum and Tatiana Suarez. For the boxing portion, they had former Heavyweight Boxer Gerry Cooney, former NY Boxing commissioner Randy Gordon, Boxing Analyst Al Bernstein, and boxing journalist Marcos Villegas.…

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#186 Tony McEntee // Insights from an Inter-County manager 1:27:00

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On episode 186 I am delighted to be joined by former Sligo Senior Football manager Tony McEntee. This episode was recorded prior to his appointment to the Down senior management team. We discuss his approach as an Inter-County manager, his work with Sligo, how he picks a backroom team, new rules and his honest approach with players. He also shares …

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Ep. #3599: UFC results, Rob Font & Jon Anik join the show, more 1:37:05

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On Episode 3,599, the guys recapped UFC France and had two interviews. First was Jon Anik, who will be calling the Canelo Vs Crawford fight, and second was Rob Font, who will be fighting on the UFC Noche card.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#185 Lindsay Peat // Becoming and remaining an elite athlete 1:48:26

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Ep. #3598: UFC Paris preview with guests Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, more 1:31:32

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On Episode 3,598, the guys welcome five guests and all of them are on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 258 card in Paris as Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, Benoit Saint Denis, Mauricio Ruffy and Brad Tavares join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3597: JDM vs Makachev, Frankie Edgar interview, McGrillen vs Loughran join the show, more 1:06:37

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On Episode 3,597, the guys talked with Frankie Edgar, who be fighting for BKFC. They also had an interview with two fighters who will be facing each other, Lewis McGrillen and Caolan Loughran.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3596: DWCS wrap up, Eric Nicksick & Modestas Bukauskas Interviews, more 1:14:49

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On Episode 3,596, the guys had a slow week with no major events. They went over the news and had two guests., Modestas Bukauskas and Eric Nicksick.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Return of Richard Aboulafia - Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory 1:22:03

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Richard discusses the evolving landscape of the aviation industry, focusing on the significant changes in the defense sector and their implications for commercial aviation. He emphasizes the importance of NATO alliances, the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, and the need for new aircraft designs to meet market demands. The conversation als…

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#184 David Clancy // Essential skills in sport 53:55

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On episode 184 I am delighted to be joined by David Clancy. David is a physio by trade, and is now focusing in Professional Development & Recruitment for NBA, NFL, Premier League. We discuss what separates the great athletes from the rest, how environment influences teams, why some performance staff make it to the elite levels, his book and his ess…

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Ep. #3595: UFC & PFL review, Paul Hughes Interview, more 57:41

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On Episode 3,595, the guys had two cards to go over, PFL and UFC. They also had a guest, Paul Hughes, join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3594: UFC & PFL preview, Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang Interviews, more 54:32

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On Episode 3,594, the guys had a UFC and PFL card to cover. They also had the main event fighters from UFC China, Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#183 Shane Walsh // The art of skills and kicking 1:12:59

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On episode 183 I am delighted to be joined by Galway and Kilmacud Crokes senior footballer Shane Walsh. We discuss what it means to be skillful, developing his skillset and locker, what he practices on the pitch, the art of kicking, and the importance of visualisation. This was a fascinating insight into the mentality and attitude of one of the mos…

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Eric Tanner - Chief Commercial Officer, Flair Airlines 1:20:06

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Eric Tanner shares his lifelong passion for aviation, detailing his journey from a childhood obsession to a successful career in the airline industry. He discusses his educational background, the challenges he faced in network planning, and the unique dynamics of working at Flair Airlines amidst a competitive landscape. The conversation highlights …

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Ep. #3593: UFC 319 recap, PFL results, Fabian Edwards Interview, more 1:04:31

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On Episode 3,593, the guys recapped UFC and PFL events. They also had a guest, Fabian Edwards, who is main eventing the next PFL card.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3592: UFC & PFL preview, Anthony Hernandez interview, more 1:10:42

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On Episode 3,592, the guys had a big PPV to go over, as well as the PFL finals. They also had an interview with Anthony Hernandez.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#182 CJ Fulton // From Belfast to the NBA 1:08:23

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On episode 182 CJ Fulton returns as a guest to discuss his recent time in the NBA Summerleague and his college career. We recorded an episode in 2021 while he was attending Winchendon Prep School in Massachusetts. Since then he has gone from strength to strength in college at Lafayette and college of Charleston and recently earned a summer league r…

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Ep. #3591: UFC Results, How Good is Anthony Hernandez, Alfie Davis & Brendan Fehr interviews, more 1:34:53

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On Episode 3,591, the guys recapped the UFC event and had two interviews, Alfie Davis & Brendan Fehr.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3590: UFC Preview, Payton Talbott & Kieth Jardine Interviews, more 1:44:29

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On Episode 3,590, the guys had a UFC preview and two guests. Payton Talbott, who had a new Immortals card coming out, and they talked about his fight career. Kieth Jardine also came on the show to promote his new movie, witch he wrote and directed.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#181 Ronan Conway // Inside the Mind of a High-Performance Facilitator 1:27:31

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On this episode 181 I am delighted to be joined by Ronan Conway. An expert in team cohesion and connection with clients including sports teams, corporates and the irish prison system. At one point, he had it all on paper — a degree from UCC, a promising hurling career with Cork, and a good job in the tech industry. But beneath the surface, he was d…

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Ep. #3589: PFL Results, UFC Fight Night Results, Malcolm Wellmaker & Angela Hill Interviews, more 1:17:05

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On Episode 3,589, the guys had two cards to go over, UFC Fight Night and a PFL championship. They also had two interviews, Malcolm Wellmaker and Angela Hill.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#180 Eileen Roche // Lessons from sport & Stanford (Director of basketball operations) 1:28:01

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On this episode of The Sideline Live podcast, I sit down with Eileen Roche, Director of Basketball Operations at Stanford. We dive into her incredible journey as a multi-sport athlete, coach, and long-time leader behind one of college basketball’s most successful programs. Eileen and I met in September 2022 while I visited Stanford and clicked stra…

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Ep. #3588: PFL & UFC preview, Conor McGregor is back in the testing pool, Loopy Godinez Interview, more 58:35

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On Episode 3,588, the guys welcomed Loopy Godinez onto the show, and discussed all the major storylines.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3587: UFC review, Ben Askren comes home, Jesus Pinedo Interview, more 1:10:25

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On Episode 3,587, the guys had UFC to recap and also had a guest, Jesus Pinedo.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3586: UFC Preview, Hulk Hogan passed away, Eryk Anders Interview, more 1:16:00

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On Episode 3,586, the guys had a UFC card to preview, tons of fight announcements and an interview with Eryk Anders.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#179 Alan O’Mara // The reality of being an inter-county manager 1:31:29

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On episode 179 I am delighted to be joined by Alan O’Mara. Author of 'The Best Is Yet To Come' and founder of 'Real Talks' , mental performance coach podcast host and wellbeing speaker. He is also a previous inter-county goalkeeper with Cavan and manager with New York in 2024. We dive deep into Alan’s journey from inter-county football to working w…

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Ep. #3585: UFC & PFL recap, Reiner de Ridder interview, more 1:12:24

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On Episode 3,585, the guys had a big PPV to unpack and their guest was Reiner de Ridder, who fights this weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio

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George Ferguson - Senior Analyst Aviation, Bloomberg 1:23:47

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George Ferguson shares his journey from a childhood fascination with aviation to a successful career in aerospace analysis at Bloomberg. We cover various themes, including the dynamics of the civil and defense aerospace sectors, the impact of NATO spending on European defense, and the challenges posed by supply chain issues. Ferguson also addresses…

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Ep. #3584: UFC Preview, UFC White House talk, Steve Garcia Interview, more 1:23:08

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On Episode 3,584, UFC 318 is almost here so the guys covered the ins-and-outs of the card. They also had a guest, Steve Garcia, who just beat Calvin Kattar.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#178 Conor Niland // Finding relief and peace in professional sport (Author of The Racket) 1:26:41

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On episode 178 I am delighted to be joined by former tennis professional, a former world top 130 player, the most successful Irish tennis player in the open era, Conor Niland. He is also known for his award winning book, The Racket, which was awarded the prestigious William Hill Sports book of the year in 2024, becoming the 3rd Irish author to win …

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Ep. #3583: UFC recap, Dana White helped Ben Askren, Roman Dolidze Interview, more 1:08:39

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On Episode 3,583, the guys had a great card to recap. They also had a guest, Roman Dolidze, who is fighting Fluffy Hernandez.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3582: UFC Nashville preview, Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez interviews, more 1:15:05

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On Episode 3,582, the guys look ahead to UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville, Tenn., and talk the latest news in MMA, including reaction to Ben Askren speaking for the first time since his double lung transplant. The fellas also welcome Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez to the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#177 Shane McEntee // The new rules and being an inter county captain 1:26:19

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On episode 177 I am delighted to be joined by Shane McEntee. Former Meath captain, current St Peters Dunboyne senior footballer and GAA plus pundit. (Note this episode was recorded the day before the All-Ireland quarter final win over Galway) 01:00 For the first 30 minutes Shane and I debate the current rules, inter county calendar, 7s, penalties, …

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Ep. #3581: Jon Jones is back in the testing pool, possibility of White House hosting UFC fights, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen interviews, more 1:15:53

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On Episode 3,581, the guys had two guests, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. No UFC this past week so they took a stab at the news.By MMA Junkie Radio