Best Rob Alvarez Podcasts (2025)

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UFC 318: Holloway Beats Poirier, Pacquiao Robbed? Usyk KO | Ft. Brett Okamoto & Rafe Bartholomew 2:39:20

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Brian Campbell is joined by guest hosts Brett Okamoto and Rafe Bartholomew to discuss the latest news in combat sports. First, BC and Brett go over Dustin Poirier's retirement fight against Max Holloway. It wasn't the result Poirier wanted, but what did Saturday's main event say about the true legacy and impact that Poirier has had on this sport? A…

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From Boring to Brilliant: Rethinking Education with AI and Engagement | Episode 402 31:39

2d ago31:39

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Build a thriving, loyal community—without chasing members or cranking out content 24/7. Join us for free: 🏡 professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Crushing churn in the classroom? It starts with embracing AI. Rob Alvarez is joined by Dr. Matt Metzger to explore how AI can revamp higher education—boosting motivation, retention, and engagement while sta…

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UFC 318 Pregame Preview: Holloway vs Poirier Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:27:53

7d ago1:27:53

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The fellas are back with special guest Jed Meshew to break down everything UFC 318. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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UFC Nashville: Lewis Stops Teixeira, UFC 318 Storylines, Craig Jones & Chris Algieri Join The Show 3:25:42

8d ago3:25:42

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Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the Morning Kombat crew is back to recap all things from the weekend in combat sports. Two special guests join the show today - Craig Jones and Chris Algieri. The Craig Jones Invitational 2 is taking place Aug. 30 - 31 in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center. Jones, LT and BC discuss CJI 2, the end of B-Team and the…

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Failed Game Becomes a Hit — 8 Years Later with Dain Saint | Episode 401 34:51

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks “Sometimes your idea isn’t broken — it’s just not ready yet.” In this immersive episode, Dain joins Rob to explore how interactive storytelling can drive real-world impact, from failed…

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Taylor vs. Serrano 3 Preview, Ring III, UFC Nashville, BKFC & Conor McGregor Announcement 2:02:29

11d ago2:02:29

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are back on a Friday to discuss Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III. Their first fight sold out Madison Square Garden in 2022, with 1.5 million watching live on DAZN in the most-watched women's boxing match in history. Their rematch last fall was the most watched women's sporting event in U.S. history. What has made t…

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Trump Wants UFC at the White House, Chavez Jr. Detained by ICE 1:55:10

15d ago1:55:10

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Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the entire MK crew is back on a Monday to go over the latest headlines in the world of combat sports. President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters in Iowa on Friday he was intending to host UFC fights on the lawn of the White House for July 4th celebrations next year. The fellas ponder if it's a good idea. Fresh…

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Level Up IRL: Designing Your Purpose with Yu-kai Chou | Episode 400 40:12

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks What if your life was a game—and you had the playbook to win? In this episode, gamification expert Yu-kai Chou returns to share his new framework, 10K HP (10,000 Hours of Play), and ho…

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Paddy Pimblett wants Ilia Topuria Next, UFC P4Ps, Jake Paul Ranked? 1:50:26

20d ago1:50:26

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In a special Thursday edition of MK, the fellas have a loaded show. Who is next for Ilia Topuria sweepstakes? Ilia Topuria moved to the top spot in the UFC P4P rankings, But if Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena, doesn't he move back into that spot? Switching into boxing, after his victory over Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr., Jake Paul has been…

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UFC 317 Recap: Topuria KO's Oliveira, Pantoja DOMINATES Kara-France + Serrano/Taylor Preview 2:06:33

22d ago2:06:33

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On Monday's edition of Morning Kombat, the guys unpack all of the action from UFC 317. Ilia Topuria became the first unbeaten, 2-division champ with brutal KO1 of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja dominated Kai Kara-France, and Joshua Van outdueled No. 1 Brandon Royval on 3-week turnaround to leapfrog the division and secure a title shot. Plus, t…

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They Made $300k Per Month With Skool (Just Copy Them) | Episode 399 14:37

23d ago14:37

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Want help creating online revenue—without needing like a thousand different tools? Book a free 1:1 call to create your single platform revenue-creating online community: 🎯 professorgame.com/discoverycall Tired of juggling tools to run your online business? We break down why Skool is a game-changing platform for building and scaling online communiti…

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Transforming Lives: An Inspiring Conversation with Scott Bagwill 54:29

26d ago54:29

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Tune in for an uplifting and heartfelt chat with Scott Bagwill, the charismatic star of 1,000 Pound Best Friends! 🎥✨ Scott shares his incredible weight loss journey — from the challenges and setbacks to the moments of strength and triumph. 💪💖 Whether you're on your own path of transformation or just need some motivation, this conversation will remi…

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UFC 317 Pregame Preview: Topuria vs. Oliveira Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:21:46

27d ago1:21:46

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The fellas are back with special guest Chuck Mindenhall to break down everything UFC 317. This edition of Pregame Preview is sponsored by Cuervo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Jon Jones Retires, UFC 317 Lookahead, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford Press Tour 2:11:12

30d ago2:11:12

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Two years after Tom Aspinall said he would retire Jon Jones without even fighting him, that's exactly what happened as UFC president Dana White relayed the news of Jones' exit at the UFC Baku postfight press conference. Less than one hour later, reports surfaced of a criminal summons filed in Albuquerque Metro Court accusing Jones of a misdemeanor …

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When Computers Taught You to Create, Not Just Consume with Jesper Juul | Episode 398 34:18

1M ago34:18

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If you're struggling to make more money with your online community, check out my FREE resources to learn how to do just that: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What can a 40-year-old machine teach us about loyalty, engagement, and creative freedom? In this episode, Jesper Juul returns to the Professor Game Podcast to talk about his new book Too M…

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UFC Baku: Hill vs. Rountree Preview, Jon Jones on Full Send, Conor McGregor Latest Incident 1:54:05

1M ago1:54:05

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live on a Friday to go over the upcoming card at UFC Baku. Who has the advantage between Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill and how do the fellas see this main event playing out. Plus Rafael Fiziev and Ignacio Bahamondes face off in the co-main event. And Curtis Blaydes takes on Rizvan Kuniev. Given what Jon Jones s…

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UFC Atlanta Recap: Usman Dominates Buckley, Rose Impresses, Dana White No Show | Morning Kombat 2:04:31

1M ago2:04:31

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Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the biggest headlines from the weekend in combat sports. In the main event of UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman rather easily defeated Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision. While Buckley rallied a bit in the fifth, it was too little, too late. Is the story of thi…

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AI + Game Thinking = Retention Breakthrough | Episode 397 32:00

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Click the link below to book a quick 10–15 minute chat with me. No sales, no pressure—just ideas and clarity on how to engage your community and grow revenue. 🗓 professorgame.com/discoverycall Strategy Meets AI Game design + AI = game changer. In this episode, Amy Jo Kim returns to share how she’s combining decades of design wisdom with cutting-edg…

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Usman vs. Buckley Preview, PFL Nashville Recap, Royval vs. Van set for UFC 317 1:52:31

1M ago1:52:31

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell break down this weekend's main event between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley. What's at stake and what's the most interesting angle of this welterweight bout? Joshua Van accepts Brandon Royval fight on short notice for UFC 317. Riding a four-fight win streak, Van will have just three weeks to get ready after replacin…

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UFC 316 Recap: Dvalishvili Finishes O'Malley, Harrison vs Nunes? Jones Agrees to Aspinall Fight 2:06:56

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Merab Dvalishvili continued his dominate run in the Bantamweight division with his submission victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 in a title rematch. He continues to get better with age and the fellas ponder how he can be stopped. Kayla Harrison claimed the Women's Bantamweight title defeating Julianna Peña via submission. Amanda Nunes could be n…

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Why Most Community Building Fails (And HOW TO WIN) | Episode 396 9:43

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks Why are your members disappearing—even when you’re doing everything “right”? Rob breaks down the real reasons communities lose members, even when packed with great content. Drawing fro…

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UFC 316 Pregame Preview: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley Presented By Cuervo® | Morning Kombat 1:27:42

2M ago1:27:42

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are joined in studio by Aaron Bronsteter to go over all things UFC 316 this weekend at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Merab Dvalishvili defends his UFC Bantamweight title against Sean O'Malley in a rematch from UFC 306 where Dvalishvili claimed the championship by unanimous decision. The rest of the card is stac…

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Maycee Barber Last-Minute Scratch vs. Erin Blanchfield, UFC Vegas 107 Reaction, UFC 316 Lookahead 2:09:25

2M ago2:09:25

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Erin Blanchfield learned minutes before walkouts that Maycee Barber dropped out of the UFC Vegas 107 main event. LT and BC go over the circumstances regarding the last-minute cancellation and what this means for Barber's future. Also, what is next for Blanchfield? The fellas go over the rest of the card including Mateusz Gamrot's impressive win aga…

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Coaching Leadership Through Role-Playing Games with Joe Lasley | Episode 395 30:03

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks What happens when role-playing games become a leadership development tool? In this episode we interview Joe, founder of GameNamic Leadership, to explore how tabletop RPGs can unlock tr…

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UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber Preview, Boxing Roundup, UFC Returning to ESPN? 1:58:08

2M ago1:58:08

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Luke Thomas, Brian Campbell and the Morning Kombat crew are back on a Friday to preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night featuring Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee Barber. The fellas go through the latest boxing headlines including PBC previews of Caleb Plant vs. Armando Resendiz and Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas Lamanna. Plus, Teofimo Lopez going after Turki…

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UFC 316 Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley Lookahead, Upcoming Schedule News & Updates 2:09:38

2M ago2:09:38

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to talk about the upcoming Bantamweight title matchup between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7 in New Jersey. Also, the guys take a look at the upcoming schedule including Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov that Jon Anik revealed will take place in October. Plus, the guys ask the que…

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"Thrive Beyond Bariatrics: Empowering Your Weight Loss Journey" with Insights from Our Wellness Warriors Panel: Char Holmes, Bex Lewis, and Janelle Lashae 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

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🔵 Join the ProCare Health Wellness Warriors – Bariatric Panel Discussion 🔵 Ready to take your weight loss journey to the next level? This empowering episode of BariConnected brings together expert voices from ProCare Health’s Wellness Warriors, a leading team dedicated to bariatric surgery support, post-op nutrition, and sustainable weight loss. 🎙️…

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The Great Gambit: Teaching Peace Through Play with Anders Kjellberg | Episode 394 25:33

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What happens when a teacher turns history into a simulation? We interview Swedish educator Anders Kjellberg, who co-created The Great Gambit, a role-playing simulation designed to help students understand the driving forces be…

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Jon Jones Teases Retirement & Ranking the Best Fights From the NEW UFC Summer Calendar 2:10:06

2M ago2:10:06

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are back to discuss Jon Jones' possible retirement, the UFC summer calendar, BKFC and more! Plus, a special edition of Over/Under, followed by MK Jeopardy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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“Why am I Secretly Sabotaging My Weight Loss Journey”with Rodolfo Alvarez 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

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Why do I sabotage my weight loss—even when I’m trying so hard? If you’ve asked yourself this, you’re not alone. In this powerful session with wellness expert Rodolfo Alvarez, we uncover the real reasons behind self-sabotage in weight loss. From emotional eating triggers, limiting beliefs, and the fear of success, to hidden subconscious behaviors, t…

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Burns Washed or Morales Legit? UFC Fight Night Recap and Welterweight Rankings | Morning Kombat 2:10:51

2M ago2:10:51

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Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio to talk all things from UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales. In the weekend's main event, 25-year-old Michael Morales steamrolled veteran Gilbert Burns inside the first round. Is the takeaway that Morales is about to break out in the division or that Burns is washed at this point? There's more to di…

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Bram Wulteputte Gamifies Education With Minecraft and NASA | Episode 393 31:09

2M ago31:09

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web How do you gamify learning without losing the learning? We talk with Bram about designing Minecraft-powered learning experiences that actually work. From working with NASA to teaching democracy through play, he reveals how chu…

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UFC 317 & 319 Announcements Reaction, Did the UFC Blow Islam vs. Ilia? 2:10:11

2M ago2:10:11

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira as the UFC 317 headliner during International Fight Week. Did the UFC miss the boat on Islam vs. Ilia??? Also, the guys cover UFC 319 announcements and round out the show with a full preview of Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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The Nature of Self-Care with Featured Speaker: Dr. Steven Reyes, EdD Epi 75 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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Unlock the true meaning of self-care and transform your wellness journey with insights from Dr. Steven Reyes, EdD, in this eye-opening episode of Bari Connected—sponsored by ProCare Health, your partner in post-bariatric wellness. In “The Nature of Self-Care”, we dive into: 🧠 What is Self-Care? Understand the real definition vs. misconceptions 🚧 Ba…

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UFC 315: Jack Della Maddalena Wins Title Over Belal Muhammad, Makhachev & Ilia Topuria Implications 2:05:15

2M ago2:05:15

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Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio Monday to break down the results of UFC 315. The fellas discuss Jack Della Maddalena's impressive win over Belal Muhammad that potentially turned the welterweight division upside down. Valentina Shevchenko relied upon her veteran ability to make championship adjustments, outpointing a red-hot Ma…

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Why Aldi Agaj Builds Games With Scientists AND Teachers | Episode 392 31:35

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What if learning felt like playing — and retention was built into the design? In this episode, Rob interviews Aldi Agaj, CEO of Alter Learning, who shares how his team builds educational video games in collaboration with scien…

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UFC 315 Pregame Preview: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena Presented By Cuervo® | MORNING KOMBAT 1:45:19

3M ago1:45:19

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The Morning Kombat crew is back in studio for another Pregame Preview with friend of the show Chuck Mindenhall joining in on the fun! It's Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena in the main event at UFC 315, live from Montreal, with the welterweight title on the line. Plus, Valentina Shevchenko defends her women's flyweight title against Manon Fio…

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UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen wants Title Shot, Nickal Loses, Garcia-Haney 2?, Canelo-Crawford Announced 2:27:37

3M ago2:27:37

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Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew are live on a Monday to talk about the results from UFC Iowa. Corey Sandhagen grapples Deiveson Figueiredo into TKO loss. Is the veteran poised for a shot at the undisputed bantamweight title? Bo Nickal suffered his first defeat at the hands of Reinier de Ridder despite being the betting favor…

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3 Customer Retention Strategies That Keep Customers Coming Back | Episode 391 8:56

3M ago8:56

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🚀 Want your community buzzing and bringing in more revenue? Snag my free mini course with 3 killer gamification hacks: professorgame.com/freebie-3-gamification-hacks Tired of watching great customers walk away? We reveal how gamification can transform retention, skyrocket engagement, and massively increase your customer lifetime value—without resor…

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UFC Iowa: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo Preview | Times Square Boxing Lookahead | Morning Kombat 2:07:56

3M ago2:07:56

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The guys are back in studio to preview the upcoming Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo main event at UFC Fight Night Iowa this Saturday. Plus, the Ring Magazine Times Square extravaganza this weekend is loaded with Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and the return of Ryan Garcia after his failed drug test. BC and LT preview Garcia vs. Rolando Romero, H…

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“Unstuck and Thriving” with Featured Speaker Akeel Bernard 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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Welcome to the newest episode of Bari Connected, brought to you by ProCare Health! 🎙️ Your trusted source for inspiring conversations about transformation, growth, and wellness! Feeling stuck? Thinking about a career change or life reinvention? 🌈 Meet Akeel Bernard, a dynamic Transition Coach and Career Transformation Specialist, who turned his per…

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UFC KC: Garry Defeats Prates | Eubank Jr. Beats Benn | Eddie Hall's MMA Debut Win | Morning Kombat 2:02:01

3M ago2:02:01

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BC and LT recap the results of UFC Kansas City on a Monday edition of MK. How did Ian Machado Garry look against Carlos Prates in his unanimous decision victory? What can be said about the career of Anthony Smith? Just how real of a contender is Randy Brown? Plus more results from UFC KC. Chris Eubank Jr. defeated Nigel Benn via unanimous decision …

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Role-Playing for Real Learning with Anthony Kurza | Episode 390 36:25

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web From clueless to collaborative in one session? That’s the power of a well-designed Tabletop RPG. Rob Alvarez sits down with Anthony Kurza, creator of the SAN model and higher ed coach, to explore how role-playing games can unl…

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UFC Fight Night: Garry vs. Prates Preview | DDP Denies Injury | Jones/Aspinall In Trouble? 1:55:10

3M ago1:55:10

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The guys get ready for the Ian Garry vs. Carlos Prates showdown this Saturday. Heavyweight champions Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall were supposed to square off this summer but what is actually going on? BC and LT dive into what's happening with Jones and Aspinall. Plus, DDP denies injury concerns and says fight announcement is imminent. See omnystudio.…

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Effective Strategies for Burning Fat During Your Weight Loss Journey” with Featured Speaker: Rob DiMedio, CPT, CNC 56:26

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Struggling with fat loss and tired of diet myths? 🔥 You're not alone — and we're cutting through the noise in this powerful new episode of BariConnected, proudly sponsored by ProCare Health. 💊💪 Join us for a no-nonsense bariatric webinar where Rob, a leading fitness and nutrition expert, shares science-backed fat-burning strategies to help you lose…

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DDP Hurt, Title Fight With Khamzat On Hold UFC 317 | Jake Paul Fight Announcement | Morning Kombat 2:04:20

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The guys are back together in studio to discuss who will headline International Fight Week with everything in flux. Plus Dakota Ditcheva speaks out on PFL frustration, Jake Paul announces June 28 return vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Witcher-Level Storytelling for Real Engagement with Jakub Szamalek | Episode 389 42:02

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🔥 Losing users? Get free, expert-backed resources to boost retention with gamification: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Why do players stay hooked for 100+ hours in games like The Witcher 3? It's not just gameplay—it's story. Rob Alvarez is joined by Jakub Szamalek, the master narrative designer behind gaming's most iconic worlds, to unpack the…

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Morning Kombat Mailbag | Fan Questions | Garry vs. Prates, Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo Preview 1:34:06

3M ago1:34:06

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Luke Thomas is joined by Long Island Luke in a special mailbag episode to answer your questions! The duo also give a quick lookahead at the upcoming UFC schedule including Garry vs. Prates as well as Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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Volk Reclaims Title, Paddy Shines, Mitchell Choked Out, UFC 314 Recap | Morning Kombat 1:54:34

3M ago1:54:34

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On today’s show, the fellas recap all things UFC 314, including Volk reclaiming the featherweight title, Paddy big brothering Chandler and Jean Silva’s dominant win over Bryce Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions

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When Perfect Balance Fails: Lessons in Gamified Design with Alireza Ranjbar | Episode 388 31:54

3M ago31:54

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If you're struggling to keep people engaged and loyal in your product or business, check out my FREE gamification course to learn how to do just that: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web What happens when a perfectly balanced gamification system fails with users? Alireza Ranjbar Shourabi shares this shocking experience and unpacks how cultural nuan…

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