Best Austin W Duncan Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 622 – There Is No Other, New Ram Dass Book Release with Parvati Markus 56:20

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Celebrating the release of There Is No Other, a new book of teachings from Ram Dass’ lectures, Parvati Markus and Raghu Markus listen to and reflect on some of the material used in its creation. This special episode of Mindrolling celebrates the new book, There Is No Other, a collection of teachings taken from Ram Dass’ lectures. In these times, Ra…

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The Greatness of Chris Paul: Told by JJ Redick, Devin Booker, Steph Curry & More 1:06:49

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With Chris Paul announcing that he will be retiring after this NBA season, we decided to pull together our favorite CP3 stories from both “The Old Man and the Three” and “The Young Man and the Three” from over the years that help showcase his legendary career. In this episode, hear from JJ Redick, Devin Booker, Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, Chris Paul…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Ep. 621 – Where Psychotherapy Meets Buddhism with Dr. Jeffrey B. Rubin 54:55

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Raghu Markus and Psychoanalyst Dr. Jeffrey Rubin unpack how mindfulness, empathy, and self-understanding connect the worlds of Buddhism and Western therapy. In this Mindrolling episode, Raghu and Dr. Rubin discuss: Jeffrey’s traditional upbringing and the unexpected spiritual experience he had during a basketball game Key parallels between Western …

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Vince Staples and the Homies on Punishing the Clippers, Wemby's Rise, and Authorship in Art 1:13:04

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The week we welcome rapper Vince Staples (creator of ‘The Vince Staples Show’), Van Lathan (The Ringer), Cord Jefferson (Oscar Award-Winning writer and director), and Corey Smyth (manager, entrepreneur) for a conversation on just about everything. The group discusses — of course — if the internet can be considered a net positive, if the Los Angeles…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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Ep. 620 – Psychedelic Teachings: A Mindrolling Anthology w/ Rick Doblin, Dr. Sylvestre Quevedo, Paul Austin, Stephanie Karzon Abrams, and Gül Dölen 53:28

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This episode of Mindrolling is a collection of some of the most potent teachings from Raghu’s conversations with experts and researchers in the field of psychedelics. In this Mindrolling Anthology: Clip 1 (Ep. 348) – We begin with a clip from one of Raghu’s conversations with Rick Doblin, who is a leader of the current psychedelic renaissance. They…

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Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu | The Chicago Bulls Episode 1:09:42

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It’s an early-season Chicago Bulls episode featuring a few staples of their young core: Ayo Dosunmu, Matas Buzelis, and Josh Giddey. The trio dives into so much, giving a true inside look into the start of their season, including their hot start, why they love the chemistry in their locker room, and their goals for the season. They also get into so…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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Ep. 619 – Sanity and Sainthood: Integrating Meditation and Psychotherapy with Tucker Peck, Ph.D. 1:04:50

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Raghu sits down with clinical psychologist and meditation teacher Dr. Tucker Peck to explore the meeting point of dharma and psychotherapy. If you are in the U.S., you can directly purchase a paperback copy of Sanity & Sainthood HERE. Otherwise, head over to Amazon for both paperback and ebook formats. In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Tuck…

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Julius Randle on the Knicks to Wolves Transition & Lessons From Kobe + Mark Ronson's Music Stories 50:45

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This week we welcome a truly dynamic duo of All-NBA forward Julius Randle (Minnesota Timberwolves) and 9x Grammy winning music producer Mark Ronson to the show. In this conversation, they discuss how they’ve gotten to the elite levels they are at in their respective crafts. Julius discusses what it was like dealing with the pressures of being draft…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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Ep. 618 – Love at First Sight: A Mindrolling Anthology Featuring Duncan Trussell 48:01

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This episode of Mindrolling is a collection of some of the best moments from Raghu’s conversations with his podcast guru, the one and only Duncan Trussell. In this Mindrolling Anthology: Clip 1 (Ep. 4): From the very beginning, it was love at first sight. In their first Mindrolling conversation, Duncan and Raghu talk about how they met. Clip 2 (Ep.…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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Ep. 617 – Your Brain On Art with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross 58:10

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Merging art, science, and spirit, authors and intellectuals Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross illuminate why creativity is essential for humanity. Grab a copy of Susan and Ivy’s Book: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu, Susan, and Ivy explore: Redefining art as any medium that allows someone to express them…

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Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, and Cason Wallace | The Thunder's Pursuit of a Second Championship 1:09:59

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This week we welcome Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, and Cason Wallace of the the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The trio takes us back through some crucial moments of their playoff run last season, share some of their favorite memories of the parade and offseason, discuss the culture of the Thunder, what their team’s superpower is and why…

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Merab Dvalishvili eyes fourth title defense, Glover Teixeira on Pereira’s future, UFC 321 picks 49:13

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who returns for his 15th appearance on Unfiltered — just weeks after a whirlwind stretch that saw him defend his title on a Saturday and celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s wedding the very next day. Merab discusses staying hungry now that he’s beaten nearly eve…

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Drew Dober’s victory lap, Canada’s Melissa Croden talks debut win on home soil, UFC Vancouver recap 50:58

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by lightweight knockout artist Drew Dober fresh off his record-setting 10th UFC lightweight KO — a win that came the same weekend he turned 37 years old. Dober opens up about balancing the pressures of a three-fight skid with life as a father to a two-year-old daughter, celebrating the victory with Krispy Kreme,…

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Ep. 616 – The Truth of Emptiness with Susan Piver 56:45

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Carried by a discourse on The Heart Sutra, teacher and author Susan Piver joins Raghu to explore the truth of emptiness. Grab your copy of Susan’s book: Inexplicable Joy: On the Heart Sutra This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Susan chat about: Practicing The Heart Sutra with only one syllable: ahh The truth of emptiness through recitation of non-tr…

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Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Stiller Talk New York Knicks Basketball and 'Severance' 1:11:53

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An extremely special episode of YM3 this week with Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks and legendary actor and director Ben Stiller! KAT and Ben discuss so much Knicks basketball (Ben, of course, is a Knicks superfan), including the backstory of when KAT was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, and reminiscing about last year’s p…

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Mike Malott & Kevin Holland join ahead of co-main clash, UFC Vancouver picks 57:19

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by both sides of UFC Vancouver’s co-main event — Kevin Holland and Mike Malott — just days before the welterweights step into the Octagon. Mike Malott stops by first to talk about representing Canada once again on home soil. Well aware of the danger Holland presents, he breaks down their matchup and shares what …

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Cam Johnson and Sue Bird on the State of the WNBA, A’ja Wilson’s Greatness, and Cam's Denver Move 39:39

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On this special episode of YM3, we welcome back Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets and WNBA legend Sue Bird! Cam and Sue discuss the Las Vegas Aces defeating the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA championship, A’ja Wilson’s dominance and if she gets the respect she deserves, and the other key contributors on the Aces like Jewell Loyd, Jackie Young, a…

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Michael Aswell Jr., Bas Rutten, UFC Rio reactions 1:14:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a stacked Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two guests and plenty to unpack after UFC Rio. First, Houston’s own Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show fresh off his first UFC win — a first-round knockout in Rio — to talk about what it felt like silencing the Brazilian crowd, cutting down from 210 pounds in high s…

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Ep. 615 – Stoic Empathy with Author Shermin Kruse 1:00:31

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Author and changemaker Shermin Kruse examines the timeless principles of Stoicism and their power to foster mindful, intentional, and empathetic living. Grab a copy of Stoic Empathy HERE to learn more about living a Life of Influence, Self-Leadership, and Integrity This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Shermin Kruse: Embracing discomfort and challeng…

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Dominique Malonga on Growing Up With Wemby, the Seattle Storm, and A’ja Wilson’s Greatness 31:51

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On this special episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm. Malonga, who was the second overall pick of the WNBA draft behind Paige Bueckers, discusses her rookie season, which ended with a playoff appearance with the Storm. In that series, she faced A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces - Malonga talks…

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Montel Jackson talks high-stakes co-main vs. Figueiredo, UFC Rio predictions 45:15

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a new Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered with bantamweight contender #15 Montel Jackson, who joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Rio. Reflecting on his journey from wrestling to the world of mixed martial arts, Montel discusses how watching…

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Edmen Shahbazyan, Yousri Belgaroui, UFC 320 takeaways 1:01:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the week with a pair of middleweights at very different points in their UFC journeys. First, Edmen Shahbazyan joins the show fresh off his third win of 2025 to break down his first-round knockout at UFC 320, share what’s changed in his mindset since joining Xtreme Couture, and explain why he believes his best days…

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Ep. 614 – Gurdjieff’s Philosophy of Consciousness with David Silver 1:02:59

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David Silver and Raghu Markus explore the life and teachings of George Gurdjieff, the Russian-born mystic and philosopher of consciousness. This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and David have a discussion about: How a teenage David Silver was first introduced to Gurdjieff’s teachings Gurdjieff’s influence on the 1960s counterculture and the evolution of…

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A Los Angeles Lakers Super Show | Austin Reaves, Flea, Russillo, and Jake LaRavia 1:27:15

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What a crew. This week’s episode features Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers superfan Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo. They obviously talk all things Lakers, including incredible stories from Austin and Flea about Luka Doncic and the night he was traded, Kobe Bryant, and more. Flea als…

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Cory Sandhagen talks title shot vs. Merab, Josh Emmett confident at 40 vs. Zalal, UFC 320 picks 48:47

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Jim and Matt are back with a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered featuring two top contenders with massive fights on the horizon. First, bantamweight standout Cory Sandhagen stops by ahead of his second shot at the 135-pound title to preview his clash with Merab Dvalishvili. Cory breaks down Merab’s relentless style, and reflects on his growth in the…

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Brendan Allen on short-notice scrap vs. RDR, Manel Kape talks Royval showdown, UFC Perth recap 53:49

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Jim and Matt return with a stacked Monday episode of UFC Unfiltered. Middleweight contender Brendan Allen joins the show to preview his short-notice showdown with Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver, explain why he’s confident he’ll score a knockout by Round 3, and weigh in on the wide-open middleweight title picture. Then, flyweight contender Manel Kap…

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Ep. 613 – Finding Unity in Divisive Times: Morals, Media & the Human Condition with Danny Goldberg 57:29

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Offering a perspective of hope and unity, Danny Goldberg and Raghu Markus explore morality, polarization, and how negative media drives collective anxiety. Pre-order Danny’s upcoming book, Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight for the Soul of Los Angeles This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Danny discuss: The uproar surroundi…

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Andre Iguodala Drops Gems on Having a Long NBA Career and Business Outside of Basketball 34:56

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This week we welcome the one and only Andre Iguodala to YM3, live from the NBPA Sanctuary in Andalusia, Spain. Iggy dives into so much from his 19-year NBA career, including how he approached his offseason each year and how he entered the business world off the court, which involved participating in multiple internships. He also discussed the simil…

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Mario Bautista eyes 9-fight win streak, Mateusz Gamrot on Oliveira matchup, UFC Perth picks 53:01

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton return for a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered with a pair of No. 8–ranked contenders, bantamweight Mario Bautista and lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, as both men prepare to embrace the road-dog role against fan favorites. Bautista joins the show to reflect on his eight-fight winning streak and preview next month’s bantamweigh…

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Sophie Cunningham on the Indiana Fever Overcoming Injuries & Playing With Caitlin Clark 47:33

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On this special episode of YM3, we welcome Sophie Cunningham of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Sophie discusses so much, including how the Fever have dealt with injuries all season and overcome them to now make the WNBA semifinals, what it’s like being teammates with Caitlin Clark, and her journey through the WNBA. She talks about what it was like learn…

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Youssef Zalal talks Josh Emmett matchup, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani on DWCS win, guest co-host Din Thomas 1:06:29

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Din Thomas jumps in as guest co-host alongside Matt Serra for a jam-packed Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered! First up, 9th-ranked featherweight Youssef Zalal stops by ahead his UFC 320 showdown with Josh Emmett. Riding a four-fight UFC winning streak, Youssef shares stories from his long-awaited trip back to Morocco before shifting his focus to his…

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Ep. 612 – Ocean of Dharma: Remembering Lady Diana J. Mukpo & Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche with Jaymee Carpenter 1:05:13

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Holding grief alongside wise teachings on death, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus discuss the great loss of Lady Diana J. Mukpo, wife of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Listen to Jaymee’s interview with Lady Diana J. Mukpo HERE This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Jaymee chat about: Remembering Lady Diana J. Mukpo, the wife of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, t…

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Tyrese Haliburton & Spike Lee’s Epic Conversation About Pacers vs. Knicks and Denzel Washington 1:20:38

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We welcome Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton back to the show, along with legendary film director Spike Lee. What more needs to be said. The episode begins with Tyrese and Spike reminiscing about last season’s playoff series between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, including Tyrese’s homage to Reggie Miller’s choke gesture, S…

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Aljamain Sterling on Ortega win & 145-lb. title path, Aly Mac talks next weekend’s UFC Perth card 56:12

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Matt brings the heat with a brand new microphone as he teams up with guest co-host John Morgan for a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered! Nearly a month removed from his UFC Shanghai win over Brian Ortega, Aljamain Sterling returns to the show to discuss Ortega’s weight-cut struggles, his recent back-and-forth with Lerone Murphy, and what’s next in h…

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Alden Coria on UFC debut win, Teddy Atlas talks Bud Crawford & newfound MMA appreciation, Noche UFC recap 1:16:05

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Guest co-host RJ Clifford joins Jim and Matt for a packed Monday show after a huge week for fight fans! Flyweight Alden Coria kicks things off by discussing his journey from preparing for a Contender Series shot to making a successful short-notice UFC debut at Noche UFC. He also shares how training alongside Joshua Van at 4oz Fight Club has elevate…

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Ep. 611 – Dying to Live with Andy Chaleff, Author and Speaker 57:53

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Author Andy Chaleff speaks to personal and collective grief, teaching listeners that embracing loss can help us live a more fulfilling life. Get your copy of Andy’s book, Dying to Live: Finding Life’s Meaning Through Death This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Andy have a conversation on: Andy’s early experiences with fear, existential dread, and chi…

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Rudy Gobert on Guarding Jokic and the Wolves’ Winning Culture, Live from the NBPA Sanctuary 37:06

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Get ready for an incredible deep dive into the NBA mindset with Rudy Gobert on "The Young Man and The Three"! 🏀 In this exclusive episode, Rudy opens up about building a winning culture in the NBA, leadership on and off the court, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. From his journey with the Minnesota Timberwolves and France national…

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Rob Font, Tatiana Suarez, Noche UFC predictions 54:08

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton look ahead to this Saturday’s Noche UFC card in San Antonio with two fighters set to compete: Rob Font and Tatiana Suarez. First up, bantamweight veteran Rob Font joins the show to discuss preparing for yet another short-notice opponent change and how training in Texas with Gordon Ryan has sharpened his ground game. He als…

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Modestas Bukauskas on successful 2nd UFC stint, Kevin Iole talks UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 1:10:44

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for another episode of UFC Unfiltered! Fresh off his biggest career win in Paris, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas reflects on his successful second stint and the father-son dynamics in play for both he and training partner Tom Aspinall. Later, retired combat sports journalist Kevin Iole joins to recap UFC Paris…

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Ep. 610 – Lessons from the Bardo with Ann Tashi Slater, Author & Literary Scholar 1:02:26

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Raghu Markus and Ann Tashi Slater dive into The Tibetan Book of the Dead, bardo states, and how embracing death and impermanence can help us live with greater presence and purpose. Pick up a copy of Ann's September 2025 book, Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World. This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Ann discuss: The Tibetan …

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Amen & Ausar Thompson on Locking In and Their New Rockets and Pistons Teammates 46:34

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In this episode, we sit down with NBA rising stars Amen and Ausar Thompson as they share their insane NBA journey. From dominating at Overtime Elite to being drafted into the league by the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets, the twins open up about their rigorous training, adapting to the grind of the NBA, and their unique bond as brothers on riva…