Best Johnny Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 68| Johnny Rodriguez: Connection Over Sales 54:45

8d ago54:45

54:45

By Haydynn Fike

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Erin Blanchfield, Zachary Reese, UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber picks 45:11

3h ago45:11

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After taking Monday off in observance of Memorial Day, Jim and Matt dive right into Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered with two returning guests: 4th-ranked flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield and middleweight finisher Zachary Reese. Erin reflects on bouncing back from her first UFC loss to Manon Fiorot, shares how she’s grown more comfortable …

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Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 05 16:57

5h ago16:57

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That's A Crime Episode 91: Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 05 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez continue to break down the true crime story of Paul Reubens "Pee-wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest in 1991. On July 26, 1991, in Sarasota, Florida, late character actor Paul Reubens was arrested at South Trai…

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

8h ago4:30:37

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

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Episode 69| Kim White: From Telecom Roots to Transforming Chattanooga 46:01

21h ago46:01

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By Haydynn Fike

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

1d ago1:20:16

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

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

1d ago2:38:02

2:38:02

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

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From Overwhelmed Operator to Visionary CEO: How EOS Transformed His Agency with Drew Larison 39:05

2d ago39:05

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Send us a text Most agency owners build a business around their skills—then hit a ceiling when those same skills become their greatest limitation. In this episode, I sit down with Drew Larison, founder of Five Door Media, to unpack the real shift that unlocked scale in his agency: moving from overwhelmed operator to visionary CEO. For leaders navig…

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

5d ago1:15:23

1:15:23

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

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

6d ago1:52:05

1:52:05

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

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What Investors Look for in Digital Agencies: Leadership, Capital, and Recurring Revenue with Steve Walsh 32:33

7d ago32:33

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Send us a text What if you could sit down with the investor who decides whether to fund or pass on a digital agency—and ask him exactly what he looks for? In this episode, I do just that with Steve Walsh, private equity investor and founder of Bison Equity Group. With over 30 years of experience evaluating entrepreneurs and structuring capital stra…

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Rolling into UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11 w/ Ffion Davies & William Tackett 1:00:42

7d ago1:00:42

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It’s a jiu-jitsu kind of show today! Matt and his jiu-jitsu buddy Jimmy welcome a pair of elite grapplers for their first-ever appearances on UFC Unfiltered in Ffion Davies and William Tackett. Set to headline next Thursday’s UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11, Ffion shares her journey into submission grappling and what it means to ink an exclusive dea…

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

7d ago3:44:29

3:44:29

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

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Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 04 18:18

8d ago18:18

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That's A Crime Episode 90: Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 04 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez continue to break down the true crime story of Paul Reubens "Pee-wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest in 1991. On July 26, 1991, in Sarasota, Florida, late character actor Paul Reubens was arrested at South Trai…

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

8d ago1:16:37

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

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

8d ago2:37:15

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

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How He Helped a Client Win $125K in 7 Weeks – Inbound Leads, Team Trust & Systems That Scale with James Donovan 28:17

9d ago28:17

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Send us a text Inbound leads. Team trust. $125K in 7 weeks. These aren’t buzzwords—they’re the real results of a client who implemented the systems built by my guest, James Donovan, founder of Nine Two Media. In this episode, James breaks down the exact strategy his agency used to help a service-based firm generate $125,000 in new business in just …

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Jared Gordon’s big win, Julianna Peña talks doubters, Matt vs. YouTuber? 47:11

9d ago47:11

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two familiar friends of the show: lightweight Jared Gordon and women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña. Fresh off a decisive first-round stoppage win, Jared breaks down the finish and reflects on how his recovery journey has strengthened his mindset inside the cage. A…

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

9d ago3:56:30

3:56:30

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

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Love, Legacy & Lou Gehrig Day: A Team Effort Against ALS 59:53

9d ago59:53

59:53

In this heartfelt episode, we meet the individuals behind Always Lifting Spirits, Chair Force 1 Foundation, Operation Ramp It Up, Que4Care and the Cincinnati Reds — a community who turned their ALS grief into life-changing support for others. From accessible vans to wheelchair ramps to lift chairs and patient care, these local nonprofits are honori…

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

12d ago1:18:25

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

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

13d ago2:05:18

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

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How He Built a Niche Agency to 74 Clients & $100K+ MRR with Luke Eggebraaten 34:33

14d ago34:33

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Send us a text What does it really take to build a high-performing agency that stands out in a crowded digital landscape? In this episode, I sit down with Luke Eggebraaten to unpack how he built a niche agency that scaled to 74 clients and over $100K in monthly recurring revenue—without burning out or chasing broad markets. We dive into the leaders…

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Yadier Del Valle, Julian Erosa, unpacking UFC 317 announcement 57:18

14d ago57:18

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Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters slated for action at this Saturday’s UFC APEX card. They kick off the show reacting to the just-announced, stacked UFC 317 lineup. Next, Cuban featherweight Yadier Del Valle drops in to share how watching old UFC VHS tapes in Cuba inspired his martial arts journey. He talks about earning his UFC shot on Dana …

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

14d ago4:33:27

4:33:27

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

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Episode 67| Autumn Ruch: Insurance by Day, Filmmaker by Passion 47:09

15d ago47:09

47:09

By Haydynn Fike

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Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 03 19:27

15d ago19:27

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That's A Crime Episode 89: Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 03 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez continue to break down the true crime story of Paul Reubens "Pee-wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest in 1991. On July 26, 1991, in Sarasota, Florida, late character actor Paul Reubens was arrested at South Trai…

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Breaking News Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus du Plessis announced 50:27

15d ago50:27

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On this special breaking news edition of the show, Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back react to Dana White's announcements (01:15), including, Islam Makhachev vacating his lightweight title in order for Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira to compete for undispiuted gold at UFC 317 (08:33). After discussing White's comments that Jon Jones vs. Tom A…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 26: Manny Pacquiao is coming back?! MVP signs more big names; Plus, Viddal Riley & Anthony Cacace join the show 1:13:47

15d ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo get things started by reacting to the announcement of 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao’s risky return against Mario Barrios and debate how he got the title shot (02:41). Then, Viddal Riley joins the show after his breakout win over Cheavon Clarke to win the British Cruiserweight title and talks being KSI’s trainer, nerves le…

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Jack Della Maddalena & Bill Haney in studio, Vitor Belfort, Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Ariel blasts Jon Jones 2:57:08

15d ago2:57:08

2:57:08

Ariel Helwani kicks off a loaded show with Bill Haney, father and coach of boxing champion Devin Haney, who joins Ariel in studio and defends his son’s victory in Time Square over Jose Ramirez, slams Ryan Garcia for his loss and excuses, and talks Benn-Eubank Jr., the negative press after Devin's fight, the state of Devin’s rematch against Garcia, …

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The Ironman Mindset: How This Online Coach Helps Founders Scale Without Burning Out with Johnny Els 26:30

16d ago26:30

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Send us a text Scaling your agency shouldn't come at the cost of your body, your clarity, or your leadership edge. But too often, that’s exactly what happens. In this conversation, I sat down with Johnny Els—former Ironman triathlete and founder of TruFit Academy—whose approach to fitness for entrepreneurs isn’t about quick fixes or hype. It’s abou…

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Aiemann Zahabi, Reinier de Ridder, UFC 315 recap w/ guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis 46:19

16d ago46:19

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With UFC 315 in the books, Jim Norton is joined by by guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites Aiemann Zahabi and Reinier de Ridder on as guest callers. Up first is Zahabi — who calls in just days removed from his impressive unanimous decision win over legend Jose Aldo in Montreal. Aiemann shares how the last…

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

16d ago3:41:58

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back start with a breakdown of UFC 315 and the aftermath of Jack Della Maddalena’s huge title fight win over Belal Muhammad, PFL Belfast, and more news from around the sport (07:03). Sean Brady calls in to talk about the welterweight division after JDM’s win, Belal’s confusing strategy, a possible fight with Ian Ma…

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UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: Jack Della Maddalena dethrones Belal Muhammad, Islam Makhachev reacts, International Fight Week news 1:00:46

18d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall recap UFC 315, starting with new UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena dethroning Belal Muhammad (04:06) and the immediate reaction from Islam Makhachev (11:01), who hopes to challenge for that title. After talking about the main event scorecards (18:00), the duo transitions to the co-main event (24:55), …

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Massive UFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo's weight struggles, more | The Craic 1:19:19

19d ago1:19:19

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Petesy Carroll is joined by familiar faces Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to talk all things UFC 315. The lads kick off the show by breaking down the fallout from Jose Aldo’s weight struggles, including how it could impact his chances against Aiemann Zahabi (3:02). After debating whether the tail end of Aldo’s career is being mishandled, Petesy s…

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UFC 315 preview, PFL Paris off, Montel Jackson joins, Fight Feasts Des Moines | The Boys in the Back 2:43:52

20d ago2:43:52

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The Boys in the Back have returned from Des Moines to preview UFC 315, but first, they touch on recent social media posts by Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev (01:53) and the PFL canceling its upcoming Paris event (04:26). Next, they dive into the UFC 315 main event (23:12), co-main event (36:18) and the rest of the card (41:50), before making thei…

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The Time-for-Money Trap That’s Stalling Your Growth—and How to Escape It with Eric Burns 27:17

21d ago27:17

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Send us a text If revenue is rising but your calendar keeps getting tighter… you may not be scaling. You may just be stuck in the time-for-money trap—and no matter how high your agency climbs, that model will always have a ceiling. In this episode, I sit down with Eric Burns, founder of Flowers Capital, to unpack what it truly takes to escape that …

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Navajo Stirling, Jasmine Jasudavicius, UFC 315 picks 51:50

21d ago51:50

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra get you ready for UFC with a pair of fighters from this Saturday’s card joining the show. First up is undefeated light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling, making his UFC Unfiltered debut. Stirling shares how his journey from warehouse work to the UFC took shape, and what it’s been like sharpening his game at City Kickbox…

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Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, Brian Stann, David Loiseau, UFC 315 preview 3:03:02

21d ago3:03:02

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Ariel Helwani starts the show with some UFC and PFL breaking news, and the Boys in the Back join to answer your On the Nose Questions (04:39). Retired UFC fighter, veteran, and former FOX commentator Brian Stann checks in to discuss his move from broadcaster to CEO. He reminisces about fighting on Memorial Day weekend, his start in MMA, potentially…

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Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 02 18:28

22d ago18:28

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That's A Crime Episode 88: Paul Reubens "Pee-Wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest (1991) - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez continue to break down the true crime story of Paul Reubens "Pee-wee Herman" - Adult Movie Theater Arrest in 1991. On July 26, 1991, in Sarasota, Florida, late character actor Paul Reubens was arrested at South Trai…

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Episode 66| Vincent Gethings: Military Grit to Multifamily Millions 42:56

22d ago42:56

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By Haydynn Fike

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Ariel x Ade, episode 25: Conor Benn blasts 'drama queen' Chris Eubank Jr., says rematch is set for September; Plus, weekend review, Inoue saves the day 1:10:44

22d ago1:10:44

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Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are joined by Conor Benn for a conversation about his thrilling bout against Chris Eubank Jr. and his feelings on the rivalry now that the dust has settled. Then, he reacts to the Times Square boxing card and teases the Eubank Jr. rematch for September (03:02). The duo discusses the Times Square show and the disappoint…

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Bo Nickal breaks silence, Julianna Peña squashes beef with Ariel, NBA's Larry O'Brien Trophy stops by, Leigh Wood, Kevin O'Connor 2:41:12

22d ago2:41:12

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Ariel Helwani and the crew kick things off by discussing Islam Makhachev’s next fight and some big team news (05:49). Leigh Wood, the pride of Nottingham, calls in ahead of his homecoming fight against streaking IBO super featherweight champion Anthony Cacace on Saturday to discuss his return to the ring, Premier League drama, life after fighting, …

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The #1 Hiring Mistake Killing Digital Agencies—and the System That Fixes It Forever with Dr. Michael Neal 30:59

23d ago30:59

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Send us a text Most digital agency owners are stuck in a cycle of hiring frustration—relying on resumes, guessing at culture fit, and hoping the next hire works out. In this episode, Dr. William Attaway sits down with Dr. Michael Neal, founder of Build My Team, to reveal the #1 hiring mistake that’s stalling agency growth and burning out leaders: t…

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Cory Sandhagen, Yair Rodriguez, UFC Des Moines recap 51:32

23d ago51:32

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Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered sees Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off a Monday full of fight talk with bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen and featherweight standout Yair Rodriguez. First up, Sandhagen joins the show just days removed from his dominant second-round TKO over Deiveson Figueiredo. He breaks down his performance, shares what clic…

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Elin Adcock - Her Journey Facing ALS and FTD Together 49:24

23d ago49:24

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Here, Elin Adcock shares her powerful journey through her husband’s ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnoses—and how she’s now leading the charge to support families facing the same fight. When Elin's husband, Larry was diagnosed with both ALS and FTD, her world changed forever. In this episode, Elin shares how she navigated the overwhelming…

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Alexander Volkanovski, Cory Sandhagen, Daniel Rodriguez, Sam Alvey, massive weekend reaction, more 4:31:55

23d ago4:31:55

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Ariel is joined by the Boys in the Back, fresh off their trip to Des Moines, to unpack the huge weekend in combat sports, including Cory Sandhagen’s big win, Bo Nickal’s shocking loss, the underwhelming Times Square card, Canelo’s victory and next fight against Terence Crawford under TKO Boxing, Naoya Inoue’s scary performance, and more (06:15). Co…

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Julio Lopez 1:12:07

26d ago1:12:07

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Hello there! On this episode we have Julio Lopez, singer and song writer from the San Antonio band Los De Esta Noche. He was also in one of San Antonio’s favorite bands, Muncy’s Nurse. Julio talks to us about how he started in music, the beginnings of Muncy’s Nurse and his current band Los De Esta Noche. Links to follow Julio Lopez and to hear the …

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Ilia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Machado Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, more | The Craic 1:01:21

26d ago1:01:21

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by the usual suspects, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes, to break down all the latest headlines. They kick things off by discussing Ilia Topuria, who’s set to fight at UFC 317 on June 28 — but who’s his opponent? The lads weigh in on who they think would make for Topuria’s most exciting matchup (03:58). O…

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UFC Des Moines preview, Tom Aspinall's next move, Malcolm Wellmaker joins | The Boys in the Back 2:55:25

27d ago2:55:25

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The Boys in the Back kick things off with a conversation about Tom Aspinall’s record-breaking tenure as UFC interim heavyweight champion and tackle Jon Jones' looming absence (01:56). Malcolm Wellmaker, fresh off his bonus-winning KO in Kansas City, joins to discuss making his UFC debut, quitting his job, future plans, and a potential slot on the u…

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