Best Dustin and Martin Podcasts (2025)

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Dillon Danis in studio, Mike Perry & Jeremy Stephens faceoff, Lerone Murphy, Carlos Ulberg 2:54:46

39m ago2:54:46

2:54:46

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with Lerone Murphy, who talks about his highlight-reel knockout of Aaron Pico at UFC 319, practicing the spinning elbow, champion Alexander Volkanovski’s callout for December, his weight cut, and more (07:53). Dillon Danis is back in studio with Ariel to discuss a variety of topics, including his upcoming Misfits fi…

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Francis Ngannou, Paulo Costa in studio, Michael 'Venom' Page, Bryan Battle, Tim Elliott, UFC 319 reaction 4:26:55

9h ago4:26:55

4:26:55

Ariel Helwani opens the show with a full recap of UFC 319, including a response to the chatter of Khamzat Chimaev being “boring” (02:28). Paulo Costa joins Ariel in-studio to react to Chimaev’s victory, talk about the UFC’s decision not to have him front row in Chicago, his game plan for a potential Chimaev fight, their past run-ins, making his act…

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UFC 319 Post-Fight Show: Khamzat Chimaev dominates Dricus Du Plessis; Who's next? Ariel Helwani reacts 1:01:33

2d ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll for their immediate reactions to UFC 319, starting with Khamzat Chimaev dominating Dricus Du Plessis to become UFC middleweight champion (01:24). After breaking down the fight, they wonder who Chimaev could face next, including reactions to a real-time callout by Sean Strickland (13:01). Helwani quickly rec…

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UFC 319 weigh-in & press conference reaction, Conor McGregor’s not cut, more | The Craic 1:17:46

3d ago1:17:46

1:17:46

With UFC 319 right around the corner, Petesy Carroll joins forces with Ben Fowlkes to break down the card’s biggest talking points. After reacting to the weigh-in results (7:23), they dive straight into the main event. Is this Khamzat Chimaev’s coronation, or are fans once again underestimating Dricus Du Plessis? The boys tackle it all (11:03). UFC…

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Episode 208: Sean Murphy "Naval Special Warfare Development Group" 2:28:52

5d ago2:28:52

2:28:52

In this conversation, Sean Murphy shares his incredible journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL. He discusses the influence of his mother, the importance of resilience, and the sense of belonging he found in the military. Sean reflects on his experiences in BUD/S training, the grueling Hell Week, and the camaraderie among SEALs…

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UFC 319 MEGA PREVIEW: Can Dricus du Plessis stop Khamzat Chimaev? Top UFC on ESPN moments, more | The Boys in the Back 3:10:14

4d ago3:10:14

3:10:14

The Boys in the Back are here to preview UFC 319, including a full breakdown of the can't-miss championship fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev (3:50). After previewing the rest of the card (41:15), the Boys briefly look ahead to the latest PFL championship fights (1:22:34) and make picks for the weekend (1:25:56). Next, they debut …

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Karrion Kross in studio, Darren Till, Paul Hughes, Shayna Baszler, BKFC breaking news, Ariel fires back at Logan Paul 4:07:09

5d ago4:07:09

4:07:09

Ariel Helwani opens the show by reacting to PFL announcing the rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes (04:52) and recent comments by Dana White about how fighters will benefit from UFC’s new rights deal (19:57), before answering your On The Nose questions (34:58). Karrion Kross joins Ariel in studio to discuss his new best-selling book …

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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) 1:34:21

6d ago1:34:21

1:34:21

RMR 0327: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) [PG-13] Genre: Comedy, Crime, Parody, Satire Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson, Susan Beaubian, N…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 38: Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte interviews, Eubank-Benn 2 booked, ‘Boots' 154 pound debut, 'Tank' charges dropped, more 1:18:36

6d ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladpio, joining from Riyadh, kick off the show with a discussion about Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte (00:45), including Whyte confronting Ade about his prediction for the fight during their roundtable (01:11). Ade’s full sitdown with Whyte (08:28) is followed by quick reaction and then his chat with Itauma (24:24) and brief …

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Michael Chandler, Carlos Prates, Chris Duncan, David Samson on UFC rights deal, more 2:51:00

6d ago2:51:00

2:51:00

Ariel Helwani starts the show with further analysis of the UFC’s new rights deal, focusing on Dana White’s comments that fighters will benefit from the deal and a comparison between Paramount and ESPN’s distribution platforms (01:52). Carlos Prates joins ahead of his UFC 319 fight against Geoff Neal and talks about lessons learned from the Ian Mach…

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Tom Aspinall, UFC Ditches PPV & Signs with Paramount Reaction, Anthony Hernandez, Salt Papi, Elijah Smith, Weekend Recap 3:16:36

7d ago3:16:36

3:16:36

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to UFC's massive seven-year $7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount, before the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll jump in to continue the discussion (05:30). Elijah Smith, fresh off his frightening KO against Toshiomi Kazama, joins the show to talk about the highlight reel slam, learning from his fathe…

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Charles Oliveira coming back too soon? Khamzat-DDP heating up, Artem Lobov is back, more | The Craic 1:19:25

11d ago1:19:25

1:19:25

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the week’s biggest headlines. First up, Charles Oliveira’s return against Rafael Fiziev. The crew debates whether it’s too quick a turnaround for Oliveira after his KO loss to Ilia Topuria just three months ago (6:12). One fight fast approac…

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Episode 207: Derrick McManus " Australia Special Tasks and Rescue" 2:18:04

12d ago2:18:04

2:18:04

In this conversation, Derrick McManus shares his incredible journey from a young boy inspired by his brother to becoming a police officer and eventually a member of the Special Task and Rescue Group. He discusses the challenges and experiences he faced in law enforcement, including a life-altering incident where he was shot 14 times during a high-r…

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Khamzat Chimaev wants three belts, Dricus du Plessis is the boogeyman, ESPN x WWE rights deal | The Boys in the Back 2:51:24

11d ago2:51:24

2:51:24

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to breaking news that Charles Oliveira will return to action against Rafael Fiziev in October (1:22). Then, they launch into a deep dive on recent comments made by both Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis ahead of their UFC 319 fight (09:30), including Khamzat's call to capture three UFC belts, D…

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Dricus du Plessis! Plus, Paul Heyman, Keyshawn Davis, and Keith Jardine all in studio, On the Nose 4:44:12

12d ago4:44:12

4:44:12

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to news of the five-year deal that will bring WWE's premium live events to ESPN (05:58). UFC star turned actor Keith Jardine joins Ariel in studio to reminisce about his career and discuss his latest film projects, including his major directorial debut "Kill Me Again" (13:50). Next, Ariel and the Boys in…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 37: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 'dangerous?' Ryan Garcia trolls Oscar De La Hoya? Plus, Skye Nicolson and Xander Zayas join the show 1:11:33

13d ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a reaction to talks of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua heating up (02:54), with Ade expressing strong reservations. The duo is joined by Skye Nicolson to discuss her drop to 122 pounds, respond to comments by Most Valuable Promotions’ Nakisa Bidarian, talk about targeting a fight against Ellie Scotney …

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Artem Lobov, CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster, Bryan Battle, rankings debate, PFL vs. ONE? 2:57:36

13d ago2:57:36

2:57:36

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a quick review of Tapology’s latest update and rankings (03:59). Andy Foster, Executive Director of the California State Athletic Commission, joins to discuss proposed clarifications to the MMA scoring criteria, his feelings on the The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, GFL’s canceled California events, …

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The First Great Train Robbery (1979) 1:20:07

15d ago1:20:07

1:20:07

RMR 0326: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Char Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The First Great Train Robbery (1979) [PG] Genre: Crime, Adventure, Action, Drama, Thriller Starring: Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Alan Webb, Malcolm Terris, Robert Lang, Michael Elphick, Wayn…

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Renato Moicano, Michael 'Venom' Page, Thad Jean, Martin Buday, UFC & SummerSlam reaction 3:40:55

14d ago3:40:55

3:40:55

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by recapping a busy weekend in combat, including the UFC’s event headlined by Tatsuro Taira, Thad Jean’s big win in the PFL championship, WWE SummerSlam — topped by Brock Lesnar’s shocking return — and more (06:00). Renato "Money" Moicano returns to defend his viral clip about turning down th…

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TKO's attempt to alter the Ali Act, Conor McGregor appeal dismissed, the end of heavyweight? 1:06:08

17d ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Petesy and Chuck previously promised to get an authority on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act - the amendment the entity known as TKO boxing are attempting to have written into law - and they provided it this week as John S. Nash joins the show to give insights on the topic (04:27). The conversation then moved onto Conor McGregor's faile…

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Episode 206: Kent Solheim "Green Beret/ Operation Volcano 2" 2:08:34

19d ago2:08:34

2:08:34

In this conversation, Colonel Kent Solheim shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in the Special Forces. He discusses his motivations for joining the military, the pivotal moments in his career, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. Colonel Solheim reflects on the impact of combat experie…

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Ben 'The Bane' Davis joins the Boys in studio, Conor McGregor loses his appeal, P4P reality TV shows, more | The Boys in the Back 3:00:51

18d ago3:00:51

3:00:51

The Boys in the Back kick things off with the results of Uncrowned's poker table felt auction benefitting Ben Askren. Next, Petesy Carroll joins to provide an update on Conor McGregor’s sexual assault case appeal (04:50). Then, Ben 'The Bane' Davis comes in studio to help the Boys break down all of UFC Vegas 108 (12:22), headlined by Tatsuro Taira …

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Doctor Mike and Josh Barnett in studio, Johnny Eblen, On the Nose, weekend preview, Ben Askren Day 3:51:42

19d ago3:51:42

3:51:42

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (07:47). Johnny Eblen is the first guest of the day, coming off his title stunner at PFL Africa against Costello van Steenis. He discusses what went wrong in the fight, why the PFL won’t book the rematch, his long layoff and more (43:46). Josh Barnett j…

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Episode 121: Shinsaku Tamiya Tribute + How does your bench make you feel + Peter Davis ACT 2025 Preview 3:24:01

21d ago3:24:01

3:24:01

Send us a text Send us a text TJ is once again lost. If you see him, Jensen is offering a reward for information regarding his whereabouts. Scott, JB, Grant, and Jensen are joined by our good friend and TJ's arch nemesis, Aaron Kuck. We have a LOADED Episode 121 for you. We offer a humble tribute to Shinsaku Tamiya, and feature not one but two inte…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 36: Claressa Shields goes off on Laila Ali, Cris Cyborg and Shadasia Green! Plus, Xander Zayas and ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington get big wins, Dmitry Salita joins, more 1:12:27

20d ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a reaction to Claressa Shields’ dominant victory over Lani Daniels (1:41), discussing Shields' star status and debating who she should fight next (06:23), mentioning Laila Ali, Cris Cyborg and Shadasia Green as options. Next, they discuss the current women's pound-for-pound (11:04), before Shields h…

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Rory MacDonald, Jailton Almeida, Tatsuro Taira, Fernand Lopez, Shadasia Green, more 2:38:01

20d ago2:38:01

2:38:01

Ariel Helwani and The Boys in the Back kick things off with updates on Ben Askren and Robert Whittaker, as well as hitting all the latest news and notes (05:54). Tatsuro Taira is the first guest and joins ahead of his headliner at UFC Vegas 108. He discusses rebounding after his first career loss, Amir Albazi’s withdrawal, Alexandre Pantoja and Jos…

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Ric Flair, Jiri Prochazka, Petr Yan, Lerone Murphy, Steven Nguyen, weekend recap 4:12:14

21d ago4:12:14

4:12:14

Ariel Helwani is back in your life and begins with a deep dive into the career and life of Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. Then, the crew joins to help recap the weekend in combat sports (02:01). Wrestling legend Ric Flair calls in first to reflect on the death of his close friend Hulk Hogan and gets into how the two met, competing with him and their in…

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We're the Millers (2013) 1:43:38

22d ago1:43:38

1:43:38

RMR 0325: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit We're the Millers (2013) [PG-13] Genre: Comedy, Crime Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter Ed Helms, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn, Molly C. Quinn, Tomer Sisley Matthew Willig, L…

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Tom Aspinall's reign begins, UFC Abu Dhabi preview, Hulk Hogan remembered, Ali Act amendments | The Craic 1:19:45

25d ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to discuss the latest in combat sports, beginning with a reflection on the legacy of the late Hulk Hogan (06:46). They then dive into Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane. What are the key storylines heading into the matchup, and could this be the start of the Aspinall era? (21:36) Looking ahead to UFC Abu Dhabi,…

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Episode 205: Joey "B" Brackett "Navy SEAL, Brotherhood, Battles, and Becoming Whole" 3:14:28

26d ago3:14:28

3:14:28

In this conversation, Joey B shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL. He discusses the meaning of brotherhood, the impact of loss, and the importance of mentorship in the military. Joey reflects on his friendship with Brandon, the training process, and the realities of deployment, providing insights into the mental a…

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UFC Abu Dhabi preview, Ariel Helwani joins to talk Hulk Hogan's legacy, P4P MMA nicknames, more | The Boys in the Back 2:39:56

25d ago2:39:56

2:39:56

The Boys in the Back start the show by acknowledging Terry ‘Hulk Hogan’ Bollea, who died earlier in the day at 71 years old (00:34). Then, they break down UFC Abu Dhabi from all angles, starting with the main event matchup between former champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Reinier de Ridder (04:09), before moving on to the rest of the ca…

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Darren Till and Luke Rockhold heated faceoff, Tony Ferguson, Dakota Ditcheva, Marcos 'Parrumpa' DaMatta, On The Nose 3:35:42

26d ago3:35:42

3:35:42

Darren Till and Luke Rockhold are first up and join Ariel from Manchester in an exclusive faceoff to preview their upcoming Misfits Boxing 22 fight. After Darren leaves, Luke talks about his transition into boxing (03:01). Tony Ferguson is the next fighter from the Misfits card to call in before his fight against Salt Papi. He discusses his mindset…

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BREAKING: Blockbuster fights announced for UFC 320 and 321; Ariel Helwani gives his instant reaction 25:40

27d ago25:40

25:40

On Tuesday night, Dana White broke massive news, announcing three fights — Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira, Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen, and Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree — to take place at UFC 320, with Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane set to headline UFC 321. Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back give their immediate reactions to the …

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Ariel x Ade, episode 35: Reaction to Dubois' controversial gathering, Manny Pacquiao turns back the clock, Andy Lee calls for Usyk vs. Parker, Ellie Scotney joins 1:18:40

27d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show by reacting to the viral video of Daniel Dubois’ large gathering before his 5th-round TKO loss to Oleksandr Usyk (01:13), with Ade’s perspective from the event. Then, the duo make their predictions for Usyk’s next fight (08:35). Andy Lee, former WBO middleweight champion and current trainer to the sta…

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Robert Whittaker, AJ McKee, Bruce 'Shu Shu' Carrington in studio, Ateba Gautier, reaction to Renato Moicano rejecting UFC settlement money 2:52:02

27d ago2:52:02

2:52:02

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back are back and start by reacting to Daniel Dubois' controversial fight-day gathering (08:46). Robert Whittaker joins before his headliner in Abu Dhabi against the streaking Reinier de Ridder to discuss his dream retirement fight, having his sixth kid, Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev, Australia’s UFC takeov…

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Dustin Poirier, Paulo Costa, Daniel Rodriguez, Costello Van Steenis, Eric Bischoff & AJ Francis IN STUDIO, monster weekend recap 4:48:43

28d ago4:48:43

4:48:43

Ariel Helwani starts the show by paying homage to Dustin Poirier’s career after his Max Holloway retirement fight at UFC 318. The crew joins to offer their thoughts and recap the rest of the packed weekend, including Oleksandr Usyk’s big win over Daniel Dubois and Manny Pacquiao’s shocking draw. (05:26). Newly crowned PFL middleweight champion Cost…

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High Fidelity (2000) 1:43:28

29d ago1:43:28

1:43:28

RMR 0324: Special Guest, Colter Gidley, joins your hosts, Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit High Fidelity (2000) [R] Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy, Music Starring: John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Chris Rehmann, Ben Carr, Lili Tay…

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The Italian Job (1969) 1:49:43

29d ago1:49:43

1:49:43

RMR 0323: Special Guest, Ros Evans of the Historical Movies Podcast, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Italian Job (1969) [PG] Genre: Adventure, Crime, Comedy, Heist Starring: Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone, Tony Beckley, Rossano Brazzi, Margaret Blye, Irene …

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UFC 318 Post-Fight Show: Dustin Poirier calls it a career, Max Holloway wants Ilia Topuria, more from a massive weekend 55:01

1M ago55:01

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Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall react to the aftermath of UFC 318, starting with Max Holloway’s impressive victory against Dustin Poirier (01:26). After paying tribute to Poirier (10:17), who called it a career, they move on to Paulo Costa’s return to form in his victory against Roman Kopylov (14:50), Daniel Rodriguez’s back-and-forth war with …

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Big combat sports weekend preview, Dustin Poirier's last dance, PFL beats UFC to Africa, more | The Craic 1:30:22

1M ago1:30:22

1:30:22

With a stacked combat sports weekend ahead, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes kick things off by debating which bout carries the highest stakes (6:22). One of those matchups is Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier. The crew dives into their favorite storylines surrounding this trilogy clash (14:03). Arguably the biggest fight of the week…

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UFC 318 preview, Jon Jones is 'back?' Dustin Poirier's legacy, Manny Pacquiao returns, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back 2:47:17

1M ago2:47:17

2:47:17

The Boys in the Back kick off a stacked show with their reaction to Jon Jones' appearance at the ESPYS, stating he's 'back' and ready to fight at the White House (01:30). Then, they head down to the Big Easy, paying homage to the legendary career of Dustin Poirier ahead of his last dance against Max Holloway (10:53), before breaking down the UFC 31…

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Manny Pacquiao, Joseph Parker, Tim Tszyu, Mike Santana and Thad Jean IN STUDIO, On The Nose 3:50:06

1M ago3:50:06

3:50:06

Ariel Helwani begins the show with a brief celebration of GC’s birthday and by answering your On the Nose questions (08:47). Thad Jean is the first guest of the day, and he joins in-studio on his birthday before his PFL welterweight tournament final against Logan Storley. He discusses transitioning from football to MMA, his Haitian roots, becoming …

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Episode 120: Is the quality of your work limited by only using one finish technique? 1:38:54

1M ago1:38:54

1:38:54

Send us a text Send us a text Jensen leads the Posse for a catch up with everyone sans TJ. We catch up and talk techniques, give each other a hard time, discuss upcoming model shows, and what each of us has been up to. We discuss where our respective SMC builds are at with less than 100 days until the show. We also discuss a question - does limitin…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 34: Nakisa Bidarian, Frank Warren and David Feldman all join the show, massive weekend recap/preview, more 1:32:54

1M ago1:32:54

1:32:54

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick things off with the weekend recap, starting with Hamzah Sheeraz’s huge knockout of Edgar Berlanga (04:49) and Shakur Stevenson’s back-and-forth victory against William Zepeda (07:43), and Ade makes a bold claim for Hamzah’s next fight. Nakisa Bidarian is the first guest up and breaks down MVP’s record-breaking Kat…

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Bill Goldberg, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson, Chris Curtis, Patricio Pitbull, Steve Garcia, Mario Barrios 2:55:22

1M ago2:55:22

2:55:22

Ariel Helwani begins the show with some news and notes, before Chris Curtis calls in — on his birthday — to talk about his hard-fought win over Max Griffin, his return to welterweight, his altercation at Tuff-N-Uff, his struggles at middleweight, and more (06:39). Steve Garcia is next up after his big win over Calvin Kattar to discuss wanting a hea…

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