Best Julian Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Andre Fili, Roman Dolidze, UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez picks 52:11

15h ago52:11

52:11

With a fight card to look forward to, Jim and Matt invite a pair of all-action veterans on to the show in Andre Fili and Roman Dolidze. A longtime friend of the show, Andre Fili returns to UFC Unfiltered for the first time as a father in one of his most thoughtful interviews yet. He talks about the life changes since welcoming his son Valor, how fa…

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Austin Bashi talks first UFC win, Jimmy Drago on overcoming obstacles ahead of DWCS shot 53:26

2d ago53:26

53:26

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered delivers a powerful mix of rising talent and personal triumph as Jim and Matt welcome UFC featherweight prospect Austin Bashi and DWCS hopeful Jimmy Drago. First up is Bashi, fresh off his first UFC victory — a slick first-round submission over John Yannis. He reflects on bouncing back from his debut loss, chasing …

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Neil Magny & Elizeu Zaleski discuss welterweight crossroads bout w/ guest co-host RJ Clifford 41:37

7d ago41:37

41:37

RJ Clifford jumps in as a guest co-host for one of those rare UFC Unfiltered episodes where we talk to a pair of fighters days away from fighting each other. Neil Magny drops in to reflect on his 35th UFC bout and what it means to fight another seasoned vet. Then later, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos makes his Unfiltered debut with the help of a transla…

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Matt-stradamus strikes again w/ PERFECT Abu Dhabi picks! Davey Grant & Andrew Tackett join the show 52:06

10d ago52:06

52:06

Jim and Matt kick off the show recapping Saturday’s UFC card in Abu Dhabi, where “Matt-stradamus” Serra stays red hot with another perfect night of picks. They react to Reinier de Ridder’s razor-close win over Robert Whittaker, Petr Yan’s bounce-back performance, and Steven Nguyen’s record-setting knockdown spree before welcoming back Davey Grant t…

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Mateusz Gamrot, Jared Cannonier, Abu Dhabi fight picks! 1:00:04

15d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

It’s a loaded Wednesday on UFC Unfiltered as Jim and Matt welcome two top-10 UFC contenders and gear up for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi! First, 7th-ranked lightweight Mateusz Gamrot joins the show just two months after his dominant win over Ludovit Klein. The American Top Team standout reflects on teammate Dustin Poirier’s recent r…

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Coach Mike Brown on Poirier’s farewell, Alan Jouban puts a bow on UFC 318 w/ Jim & Matt 58:26

17d ago58:26

58:26

An event as wholesome as Dustin Poirier’s farewell fight deserves a show just as impactful — so Jim and Matt bring in two people who know “The Diamond” better than most to help unpack all the emotion and action of UFC 318. First, American Top Team head coach Mike Brown shares what it was like cornering Dustin for the final time, reflecting on their…

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Michael Johnson, Jimmy Crute, UFC 318 picks 45:53

22d ago45:53

45:53

Jim and Matt are back on UFC Unfiltered with veteran guests Michael Johnson and Jimmy Crute ahead of UFC 318. Michael discusses his resurgence at 39, including a new mindset, stem cell treatments in Cancun, and how he’s embracing the gatekeeper role while aiming for one last title push. Matt, fresh off his own stem cell therapy, is especially curio…

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NBA player Pete Nance, Tuco Tokkos, UFC Nashville recap 57:06

24d ago57:06

57:06

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by NBA forward Pete Nance and UK-born light heavyweight Tuco Tokkos. Maximizing his Summer League experience in Las Vegas, Nance calls in from the UFC P.I. to discuss his family’s NBA lineage and how attending a UFC event in Newark accelerated his growing fascination with the sport. Betw…

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Feed Drop: MIT CSAIL Alliances Podcast 46:38

27d ago46:38

46:38

Today’s episode is a bonus drop from our friends over at the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast. We'll be back on September 16 with new episodes of Me, Myself, and AI. Chris Miller is professor of international history at Tufts University. He joins the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast to share insights from his recent book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's …

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Chris Curtis, Steve Garcia, UFC Nashville picks 44:13

29d ago44:13

44:13

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome back veteran middleweight-turned-welterweight Chris “Action Man” Curtis for his sixth appearance on the show. Energized by no longer having to concede size disadvantages to larger opponents like Roman Kopylov, the 37-year-old Curtis explains why now was the right time to return…

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Ep. #900: Alexandre Pantoja discusses title reign, Chepe Mariscal talks 8-fight win streak & Vegas move 56:02

1M ago56:02

56:02

Jim and Matt celebrate 900 episodes of UFC Unfiltered with flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and surging featherweight Chepe Mariscal. Having perfectly predicted Pantoja’s third-round rear-naked choke, Matt heaps praise on the champ — who reflects on his growth at American Top Team as the guys discuss what Joshua Van brings to the table as his n…

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RJ Clifford on Topuria’s stardom, Paddy Pimblett talks title stakes w/ guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis 57:37

1M ago57:37

57:37

Matt Serra and guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis hold it down on today’s UFC Unfiltered, starting with MMA media veteran RJ Clifford. The guys bring RJ on to unpack Ilia Topuria’s three-fight run to superstardom before analyzing what it might take for someone to beat the promotion’s newest two-division champion. Clifford also dishes on Pantoja’s d…

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Matt Serra & Kevin Iole recap UFC 317 w/ big winners Jose Miguel Delgado & Jacobe Smith 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

UFC 317 delivered in a big way with highlight-reel finishes, breakout performances, and a star-making moment for Ilia Topuria — and guest co-host Kevin Iole is on the mic with Matt Serra (while Jim Norton is out) to break it all down. The episode kicks off with featherweight knockout artist Jose Miguel Delgado, fresh off a 26-second finish of Hyder…

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Beneil Dariush, Terrance McKinney, UFC 317 picks 1:00:35

1M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Jim and Matt gear up for UFC 317 with a pair of lightweight contenders from Saturday’s card joining the show. First, Beneil Dariush returns for his 12th Unfiltered appearance to reflect on his 18-month layoff and the road back after a tough 2023. He opens up about how fatherhood and a reset in training helped center him, and why the Moicano matchup…

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Ciryl Gane talks acting & fighting future after Jones’ retirement, Nazim Sadykhov on Baku homecoming 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by this past Saturday’s biggest winner in Nazim Sadykhov and heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane in the wake of Jon Jones’ retirement. Fresh off his acting debut in the new Netflix film K.O., Gane reflects on the surreal experience of being a movie star — and how choreographed …

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Mohammed Usman, Melissa Mullins, UFC Azerbaijan picks 52:28

2M ago52:28

52:28

Jim and Matt start today's show two hours earlier than usual to accomodate two exciting guests fighting on this Saturday's UFC Azerbaijan card: heavyweight Mohammed Usman and women's bantamweight Melissa Mullins. Looking to bookend a second straight win from an Usman brother following Kamaru's victorious main event in Atlanta, younger brother Moham…

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Unpacking Usman’s bounceback win at UFC Atlanta, Rose Namajunas & Pat Barry join the show 57:44

2M ago57:44

57:44

Jim Norton and Matt Serra open today’s UFC Unfiltered with a full breakdown of UFC Atlanta, starting with Kamaru Usman’s bounce-back win over Joaquin Buckley and what it means for the future of a stacked welterweight division. Plus, Jim and Matt debate Rodolfo Bellato’s controversial no contest against Paul Craig and whether the backlash heading hi…

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Joaquin Buckley, Paul Craig, guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

Longtime friend of the show Phoenix Carnevale reprises her esteemed guest co-host duties in Matt Serra’s absence, joining Jim Norton for an episode that features two fighters from this Saturday’s UFC Atlanta card: welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley and light heavyweight veteran Paul Craig. The show opens with Jim and Phoenix reacting to UFC 316…

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Training AI to Detect Disease: Stand Up To Cancer’s Julian Adams 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

Julian Adams tried but didn’t succeed at retirement after a productive career as a medical chemist with several U.S. Food and Drug Association approvals of cancer-related treatments, including cell therapy for bone marrow transplantation. Soon after, his participation in a Stand Up ToCancer advisory group led to his appointment as the nonprofit’s p…

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Recapping UFC 316 w/ Bas Rutten, Kayla Harrison's victory lap, guest co-host Din Thomas 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Jim Norton and guest co-host Din Thomas are joined by MMA legend Bas Rutten for a lively recap of UFC 316. Din gives props to Bas for his unique insight into both the streetfighting mindset and high-level martial arts, setting the stage for Bas to break down what stood out most on the card — including how Joshua Van reminds him of a young Max Hollo…

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Joshua Van, Khaos Williams, UFC 316 picks 50:29

2M ago50:29

50:29

With UFC 316 just days away, Matt and Jim welcome two fighters making their second appearances on Unfiltered: rising flyweight Joshua Van and heavy-hitting welterweight Khaos Williams. Kicking things off, Matt finally gets to meet 23-year-old prospect Joshua Van after missing his debut episode — and wastes no time bonding over Bruce Lee movies befo…

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Merab & Din Thomas crash Matt’s 51st bday episode, Ramiz Brahimaj talks 1st-RD submission win 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

It’s Matt Serra’s 51st birthday — and what better way to celebrate than with a few surprise guests? Matt correctly guesses Din Thomas as part one of his birthday surprise — but it’s the unexpected call from bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili that really makes his day. Merab joins ahead of his highly anticipated rematch against Sean O’Malley at…

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

2M ago45:11

45:11

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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Delivering More Connected Care Through AI: CVS Health's Josh Weiner 28:22

3M ago28:22

28:22

Josh Weiner, senior vice president of consumer engagement and analytics at CVS Health, is passionate about making health care more personalized, connected, preventative, and accessible. On today’s episode, Josh joins Sam and Shervin to explain how the integrated health care company is structured and how it is using AI to achieve those goals. Read t…

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

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

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

3M ago47:11

47:11

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

3M ago57:18

57:18

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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Building Better Answers With AI Agents: SAP’s Walter Sun 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

The suggestions and support offered by AI are helpful only if they’re relevant. On today’s episode, Walter Sun, senior vice president and global head of artificial intelligence at SAP, joins Sam and Shervin to share how his organization is helping employees get smarter about artificial intelligence through the company’s AI Days. Additionally, Walte…

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

3M ago46:19

46:19

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

3M ago51:50

51:50

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

3M ago51:32

51:32

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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Previewing UFC Des Moines w/ Miesha Tate, Bo Nickal & Forrest Griffin 1:15:59

3M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Miesha Tate and Bo Nickal drop in for a stacked Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered — with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joining midway through to take the reins on Bo’s interview. Miesha opens up about what it's like balancing motherhood with life in the Octagon during her second UFC stint after stepping away from the sport for nearly five yea…

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Chris Gutierrez, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Kansas City recap 42:26

3M ago42:26

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfilfered, Jim and Matt are joined by two victorious bantamweights with very different but equally compelling stories. When Gutierrez hops on, Matt heaps praise on the veteran’s poised jiu-jitsu in in this past Saturday’s split decision win over John Castaneda in Kansas City. Having fought through a broken hand, Chris out…

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Upcycling and Upskilling With AI: Goodwill's Steve Preston 26:37

3M ago26:37

26:37

Many of us know Goodwill Industries International as a retailer that accepts and resells donated goods. What the average consumer may not know is that the nonprofit takes in over 5 billion pounds of goods each year — and not all of it can be resold. For those unwanted or unviable items, the organization can either look into recycling or upcycling, …

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Nicolas Dalby, director Gavin O’Connor, Matt Schnell 1:21:14

4M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Jim and Matt are back with a stacked midweek episode featuring two UFC vets and one of Hollywood’s finest behind the camera. First up, Danish welterweight Nicolas Dalby makes his UFC Unfiltered debut to reflect on his razor-thin split decision loss, the secret to staying fight-ready at 40, and his thoughts heading into a striker’s showdown with Ran…

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Jean Silva makes BOLD callout, Amanda Nunes talks comeback plans 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters representing different eras of Brazilian greatness. First, surging featherweight Jean Silva drops in for his Unfiltered debut to discuss his standing as a 145-pound title contender after beginning his unblemished 5-0 UFC tenure with each win coming via stoppage. Silva ref…

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Sonic Frontiers is my Dream Game! (...in theory) [RCB] 16:30

4M ago16:30

16:30

[Original Air Date]: February 21, 2023 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 Hello again! In this edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2…

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Sonic and the Black Knight (2009) 13:04

4M ago13:04

13:04

[Original Air Date]: August 15, 2016 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Ableism This week, we're talking about a fascinating anomaly in Soni…

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Clotheslines Suck (ft. B. Rob of 3RShow) 44:03

4M ago44:03

44:03

If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 This week, I’m joined by B. Rob from Random Ramblings w/Rob as we talk about our unabashed love of profession…

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An Accurate Snapshot Of That Time 36:32

4M ago36:32

36:32

By Arlill Rodriguez

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I Feel The Vibes Coming Through (feat. Josh Otsunga of The Josh O Show) 45:47

4M ago45:47

45:47

[Original Air Date]: July 16, 2016 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Ableism, Sanism, Mental Health This week, I’m joined by stand-up comed…

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Dragon Quest XIS Made Me Cry! [RCB] 11:21

4M ago11:21

11:21

[Original Air Date]: March 10, 2023 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Depression, Death, Grief Spoilers for Dragon Quest XIS - Echoes of an…

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The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses [RCB] 22:07

4M ago22:07

22:07

[Original Air Date]: December 30, 2023 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Ableism, Grooming -Spoiler Warning up to Chapter 104 This week, Ar…

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Blood is Not Thicker than Water [RCB] 18:20

4M ago18:20

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[Original Air Date]: November 20, 2023 CW: Death, Transphobia, Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Trauma Arlill talks about the death of their father and what it means to forgive someone. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hot…

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What am I Watching? - Week of October 23rd, 2022 [RCB] 13:27

4M ago13:27

13:27

[Original Air Date]: March 17, 2023 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Murder, Suicide Spoilers for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows and …

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EVA 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time and Existentialism [RCB] 16:21

4M ago16:21

16:21

[Original Air Date]: March 1, 2023 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: PTSD, Forced Eating, Strangulation, Transphobia, Sleep Paralysis Spoil…

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Existence is Painful [RCB] 15:54

4M ago15:54

15:54

[Original Air Date]: August 11, 2023 CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN The Trevor Project Technica…

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Aaron Pico talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez on preparing for war vs. Ponzinibbio 53:09

4M ago53:09

53:09

Jim and Matt welcome a pair of first-time callers from California as featherweight newcomer Aaron Pico and welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez join the show. To kick things off, the highly-touted Pico discusses his wrestling and boxing roots, early career setbacks, and how the weight of his family’s historic name shapes the fighter—and man—he is …

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Tripping on Every Step [RCB] 12:35

4M ago12:35

12:35

[Original Air Date]: April 28, 2024 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Weed, Ableism This month (sorry audience), Arlill talks about when th…

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I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Scene from Alien: Romulus [RCB] 5:04

4M ago5:04

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[Original Air Date]: October 11, 2024 If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate if you can at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 In this week’s bonus podcast, Arlill talks about a specific scene from …

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