Best Val Jones Podcasts (2025)

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Alan Yentob, Richard Garwin, Dr Joy Schaverien, Anne Merriman 27:58

32m ago27:58

27:58

Matthew Bannister on Alan Yentob, the BBC’s only Creative Director, who commissioned many successful TV programmes, was known as an impresario of talent and also presented Imagine. Richard Garwin, the American physicist who developed the Hydrogen bomb, but then devoted his life to nuclear disarmament. Dr. Joy Shaverien, the psychoanalyst who identi…

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The ‘Shrek’ Pod 1:29:48

5h ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Bobby Wagner joins the show to bid farewell to The Big Picture and The Ringer at large. We look back at how he started working on the show and run through all of his favorite moments during his time as a producer (0:54). Then, Bobby finally convinces Sean and Amanda to discuss ‘Shrek’ and ‘Shrek 2’ on the show and talk about why ‘Shrek’ is such a c…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Ben Fowlkes DEBUT - UFC 316 Meh? Jones Petition , Volk/Yair 2? 1:21:14

1d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

There's a few good men on the latest episode of Submission Radio LIVE as Jed Meshew and Ben Fowlkes join the show! We want the truth as we talk new TUF, UFC 316, Merab, Jon Jones pettitions, Volk/Yair 2 craziness and more! Plus prepare yourself as we reveal our Tom Cruise top 3's as well as a few of his worst movies! All that AND your questions? St…

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‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Friendship,’ and the Top Five Movie Friends 1:29:48

2d ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Sean and Amanda start the show with a quick recap of all the awards handed out at the Cannes Film Festival and wonder what this year's ‘Anora’ could be (1:13). Then, they react to the biggest Memorial Day weekend box office in history and consider what it means for the industry going forward (7:34). Next, they discuss Disney’s newest live-action re…

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#420 Ghost of Federici - Melbourne's HAUNTED Princess Theatre 53:54

3d ago53:54

53:54

2025 TOUR TICKETS ⁠⁠www.thisparanormallife.com Phantom of the Opera, The Curse of the Ninth, the play about a Scottish king that we mustn't mention by name — we’ve all heard the stories. Theaters are some of the most paranormal locations on earth, stalked by ghosts and curses. Is it the electric energy of the adoring crowds that seeps into the wall…

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

4d 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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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 19 - ‘Spirited Away’ 43:11

4d ago43:11

43:11

Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece, ‘Spirited Away’: the wonderful 2002 animated fantasy film, which features an unbound representation of what it feels like to be a child. They talk about what they make of Chihiro as an…

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Dame Joan Plowright 35:13

5d ago35:13

35:13

Sue Lawley talks to the actor Dame Joan Plowright in a programme first broadcast in 2006. Dame Joan died in January at the age of 95.By BBC Radio 4

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Hannah Deacon, Andrew Norfolk, Dame June Clark, Martin Graham 27:51

7d ago27:51

27:51

Matthew Bannister on Hannah Deacon who ran a successful campaign to allow her son – and many others – to be treated with cannabis after he was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy. Andrew Norfolk, the journalist who exposed the Rotherham grooming gang scandal. Dame June Clark, the President of the Royal College of Nursing who argued for more educ…

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‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning’ Is Here. How Will We Reckon With It? 1:35:46

8d ago1:35:46

1:35:46

Sean and Amanda need you to trust them one last time as they unpack the highly anticipated ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning,’ starring Tom Cruise. Before diving into the film, they briefly recap all of the news headlines from the Cannes Film Festival by highlighting all of the heavy hitters, big surprises, and disappointments (1:05). Then, …

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

9d 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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The ‘Final Destination’ Kill Rankings and ‘Bloodlines’ 1:13:42

10d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the flaw in death’s design by covering ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ the latest installment in the legendary, violent franchise (2:57). They share why they have such a great affinity for the 'Final Destination' series at large, spoil the movie by highlighting the electrifying kills that define the movie’s s…

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#419 South Africa's SCARIEST Cryptid - The Tokoloshe 1:04:28

11d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

When Anthropologists were exploring the rural villages of South Africa, they noticed something strange... In every home they visited, the beds were raised from the ground on sets of bricks. When they asked the locals why this was the case, their response sent chills down their spine. Today we're investigating South Africa's scariest cryptid - The T…

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Colm Toibin 37:53

12d ago37:53

37:53

Kirsty Young interviews writer Colm Toibin in a programme first heard in 2016.By BBC Radio 4

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Sir Tom Farmer, Elaine Wynn, Sue Stapely, Joseph Nye 27:42

14d ago27:42

27:42

Matthew Bannister on: Sir Tom Farmer, the Edinburgh born businessman who built up the tyre and exhaust company Kwik Fit. Elaine Wynn, who worked with her husband Steve to create a casino empire in Las Vegas. Sue Stapely, who transformed the way the legal profession communicates with the public and the media. Joseph Nye, the American political analy…

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The Tom Cruise Movie Draft 2:10:21

15d ago2:10:21

2:10:21

Sean and Amanda are joined by Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Chris Ryan for a very special episode where they draft the best movies of Tom Cruise’s legendary career. They talk about their relationship to Cruise, introduce some new draft categories, and have a whole lot of fun. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Bill Simmons, Van Lathan…

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

15d 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

15d 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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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 20 - ‘Melancholia’ 44:57

16d ago44:57

44:57

Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Lars von Trier’s ‘Melancholia,’ the deeply upsetting 2011 science fiction drama, which stars Kirsten Dunst and Kiefer Sutherland and features one of the greatest opening scenes of all time. They discuss Dunst’s ast…

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#418 Are UNICORNS Real? - Unicorn Bones Found in Germany 1:01:40

18d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Ever since the times of Ancient Greece, humanity has been captivated by Unicorns. Mythical creatures with healing magical properties. But if they are just religious symbols of purity as we are lead to believe in modern times, why are there so many written eyewitness accounts through history? And why are there Unicorn BONES buried deep in the German…

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Thunderbolts* - Punch While Shoot 1:08:59

18d ago1:08:59

1:08:59

#536 - This time around we review the most recent addition to the MCU, the Thunderbolts* (asterisk theirs). We also talk more about the future of the Avengers, go over how Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is not easy, and discuss the upcoming July blockbusters. Enjoy! Jeff: 4, Alex: N/A, Scott: 4

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A Mailbag for All Time. Plus: Alex Ross Perry Returns! 2:21:18

18d ago2:21:18

2:21:18

Sean and Amanda open up the mailbag once again to answer all of your questions about underrated indie directors they’d like to see get the “Sean Baker treatment” at this year's Oscars, why Amanda majored in classics, recent films that are the most likely to inspire the next generation of filmmakers, and much more (3:05). Then, Alex Ross Perry retur…

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SR Morning After LIVE w/ Brett Okamoto & Sean Sheeha- WHO WINS JDM or Islam? Belal Fumbled the Bag? Ilia/Charles? Aldo DESERVED BETTER! 46:02

19d ago46:02

46:02

It's been a big UFC 315 night, now we settle in with Brett Okamoto and Seán Sheehan LIVE (and a bunch of coffee and regrets) to react to all the action, JDM's incredible performance, Belal not finding success, JDM and Islam, Ilia and Charles, what happens to 170, Jose Aldo deserving more! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.c…

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Dame Louise Casey 36:52

19d ago36:52

36:52

Lauren Laverne talks to crossbench peer Dame Louise Casey in a programme from 2021.By BBC Radio 4

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Breaking News Alert: "Krysten Ritter Will Be Returning As Jessica Jones For Daredevil: Born Again Season 2" 6:51

20d ago6:51

6:51

By Jeremy Dobbins

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Jane Gardam, Sir Roger Birch, Mike Peters, Francoise Hampson 27:53

21d ago27:53

27:53

Kirsty Lang on The author Jane Gardam, whose works included The Queen of the Tambourine and Old Filth. Sir Roger Birch, the former Chief Constable of Sussex Police who oversaw the investigation following the IRAs' Brighton bomb attack in 1984. Mike Peters, the lead singer of the band The Alarm, whose own battle with cancer saw him become a campaign…

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The Paul Newman Hall of Fame 2:17:59

22d ago2:17:59

2:17:59

Sean and Amanda briefly tease next week’s mailbag episode and react to the Golden Globes adding a new category for Best Podcast (1:34). Then, they dive into their long-awaited Paul Newman episode, where they unpack who Newman was as a person (7:06), explore what made him such a special actor (16:13), and build his Hall of Fame by selecting the 10 m…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Jose Youngs - UFC 315, Pereira HACKED?RDR/Whittaker, Bo Nickal 55:19

22d ago55:19

55:19

Jose Youngs and Jed Meshew are here for another edition of SR LIVE! We cover it all form UFC 315, Alex Pereira HACKED, RDR vs. Whittaker NEXT?Bo Nickal's latest statement, Ian Garry for the belt, JDM or Belal and more! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.com for 20% AND FREE SHIPPING (Plus you're helping the show) If you want…

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#417 Did Police Officially Report A Ghost? - The St. Catharines Poltergeist 1:05:10

24d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Usually in a Poltergeist case, we're lucky if we have two witnesses to rub together. But when Bob Crawford was called out to investigate a domestic disturbance in 1970 in Ontario, he had no idea he was going to stumble into one of the best documented poltergeist cases in Canadian history. Soon, the entire town would be gathered at 237 Church Street…

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The 2025 Movie Star Rankings: 35 Over 35. Plus: Nicolas Cage! 2:17:15

25d ago2:17:15

2:17:15

Sean and Amanda briefly react to the news that President Donald Trump wants to impose a 100 percent tariff on any films produced outside of the United States (1:46). Then, they react to the new trailer for Spike Lee’s film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ and discuss ‘Another Simple Favor,’ the sequel to ‘A Simple Favor,’ starring Blake Lively (7:41). Later, the…

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Blocking Pr0n: A Workplace Story 1:22:39

25d ago1:22:39

1:22:39

#535 - This week we go very inside baseball and talk about our old place of work. We had a very interesting job and had lots of interesting adventures and co-workers. Hope you enjoy, if not, we understand.

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UFC 315 PREVIEW w/ Laura Sanko: Can JDM Beat Belal Muhammad? Islam at 170? Can Belal Succeed at 185? 37:57

25d ago37:57

37:57

In a special UFC 315 main event preview, Laura Sanko and I look at both Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena as they go into their UFC 315 main event. We look at JDM's run to the belt, talk the tactics needed for him to get the belt, what we're expecting from Belal, how an Islam move to 170 looks? should Belal and Islam fight? What other fight L…

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Roseanne Conner's Digital Monsters: The Movie 38:30

26d ago38:30

38:30

In this episode of The Pop Culture Shuffle, Joel gives his final thoughts on ABC's The Conners (and its predecessor Roseanne). He also reviews Digimon: The Movie as well as the original uncut shorts it was built upon.

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SR Morning After LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Mike Bohn! Sandhagen/Figgy, Bo Nickal FUTURE, UFC 317! 1:03:26

26d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

ey it's the Morning After...let's get that coffee, Panadol going and try to get it together for UFC 317 Fight Week! On today's agenda the Aftermath UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo! What's on tap for the winners? Bo Nickal/RDR! What's next for Bo? How about we also get into UFC 317! Early preview, Belal or JDM, Jose Aldo, Valentina Shevche…

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Classic Desert Island Discs - Warwick Davis 34:55

26d ago34:55

34:55

Kirsty Young talks to actor Warwick Davis, in a programme first heard in 2016.By BBC Radio 4

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Episode 496: "Thunderbolts Review" 15:52

27d ago15:52

15:52

By Jeremy Dobbins

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Virginia Giuffre, Rosy Bremer, LJ Smith, Wizz Jones 27:44

29d ago27:44

27:44

Matthew Bannister on Virginia Giuffre, who waived her anonymity to accuse the billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and his friend Ghislaine Maxwell of sex abuse and trafficking. Rosy Bremer, a leading campaigner against nuclear weapons at the women’s protest at Greenham Common airbase. LJ Smith, author of the best-selling “Vampire Diaries” series of novels …

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‘Thunderbolts*’ Is Marvel’s Return to Form. Is It Too Late? 1:33:14

29d ago1:33:14

1:33:14

Sean and Amanda are joined by their superhero correspondent, Mallory Rubin, to cover the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Jake Schreier’s, ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2:04). They praise the strong performances from Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, and dive deep into some spoilers to project which key characters could play a critical p…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Beneil Dariush & Mike Heck! Poirier/Holloway, UFC 317, Islam Dominate 170? OUR Star Wars TOP 3! 1:18:05

30d ago1:18:05

1:18:05

With May 4th (Star Wars Day) right around the corner, Beneil Dariush and Mike Heck grab their light sabers and join Submission Radio LIVE to react to preview Poireir/Holloway, talk 155, Sandhagen/Figgy, RDR/Nickal UFC 315, Belal/JDM, Ian Machado Garry and more! Plus we'll get an update from Beneil!

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The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 21 - ‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’ 47:27

1M ago47:27

47:27

Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss their favorite installment of the beloved Tom Cruise action franchise with ‘Mission: Impossible—Fallout’, which features some of the greatest action filmmaking of all time. They explain why this concretized directo…

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#416 The Mystery of the STIGMATA 1:05:14

1M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Most people would agree that 'being like Jesus' is a good thing - Looking after the poor, teaching forgiveness, turning boring stupid water into sweet delicious wine... But what if one day you woke up to discover you were a lot like Jesus PHYSICALLY. Holes in your hands, bleeding from your side, and head sore from a crown of THORNS. Welcome to the …

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Four Ways of Looking at an Action Movie: ‘The Accountant 2,’ ‘Havoc,’ ‘A Working Man,’ and ‘The Amateur’ 1:22:32

1M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to recap their trip to the mobile Criterion Closet before celebrating the big box-office weekend performances of ‘Sinners’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’ and explain why movies are so back (1:09). Then, they cover some recently released mediocre action films: ‘The Accountant 2’ (14:30), ‘…

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Lindsey Hilsum, journalist 50:59

1M ago50:59

50:59

Lindsey Hilsum is a multi-award-winning journalist who has been a foreign correspondent for the past four decades. She has been Channel 4’s international editor for the past 22 years and has reported on every continent except Antarctica. After studying French and Spanish at University, she worked as an aid worker in Mexico and Kenya before becoming…

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Episode 495: "Sony Pictures & Marvel Studios Owns Rights to Kingpin" 12:22

1M ago12:22

12:22

By Jeremy Dobbins

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Pope Francis, Paddy Higson, David Sassoon 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

Matthew Bannister on Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope who was noted for his humility and modest lifestyle. Paddy Higson, the TV and film producer once described as “the mother of the Scottish film industry”. Jed Mercurio and Clare Grogan pay tribute. And David Sassoon, the fashion designer who dressed royalty and film stars. Dame Zandra …

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The Summer Movie Preview Game. Plus: David Cronenberg on ‘The Shrouds.’ 2:42:21

1M ago2:42:21

2:42:21

Sean and Amanda briefly react to some Oscars news, including a rule requiring Academy members to watch the movies and the details surrounding the new Casting and Achievement in Stunt Design award (1:34). Then, for the first time, they play the Summer Movie Preview Game, in which they predict the box office and Metacritic score for every major summe…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Brian Campbell & Jed Meshew! WE SAVE UFC 317! 1:12:18

1M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

The Three Dirt Bags ARE BACK! Brian Campbell and Jed Meshew are back on SR LIVE to take your questions, save UFC 317, Khamzat, Topuria and more! PLUS McGregor ACTUALLY wants to return, WM 41 sucked and TOP 3 Super Hero Movies EVER! Don't forget to sub to BC's channel @TheBrianCampbellExperience and of course @MMAFightingonSBN for all of Jed's aweso…

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Luke Thomas: Does Islam Have a Point? Ilia Topuria DOUBLE Champ? UFC 317 MESS, McGregor RETURN? 41:38

1M ago41:38

41:38

One of my fave people to talk to is back to breakdown all of the latest MMA news! UFC 317, Caio/Khamzat, UFC not delivering for fans, why Ilia Topuria will be a double champ, does Islam have a point in not wanting to fight Topuria and MUCH MORE! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exc…

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Belal Muhummad PLANS on "Drowning" Khamzat at 185, WILL NOT Fight Islam at 170, Previews JDM! 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

Ready for his big return at UFC 315, welterweight champion Belal Muhummad previews his up coming fight with Jack Della Maddalena, why he plans to stick to his plans to stand with JDM, why he wouldn't ever fight Islam at 170, Topuria not deserving an instant 155 shot, why Islam beats him easily, Buckley/Usman, Ian Garry wanting the title shot, why h…

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The ‘Sinners’ Surge. Plus: The Val Kilmer Hall of Fame! 1:40:07

1M ago1:40:07

1:40:07

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to honor the late Val Kilmer by creating his Hall of Fame. Before creating the list, Chris shares his thoughts on why Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ worked so well, sort through the box office controversy, and consider what kind of award chances the film has (4:18). Then, they build the Val Kilmer Hall of Fame by selecting th…

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