Best Ariel Fisher Podcasts (2024)

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Uncertified: V/H/S/Beyond 34:28

4d ago34:28

34:28

What better way to celebrate Matt Monagle and Matt Donato's return from Fantastic Fest than with a Fantastic Fest release? In this episode of our Uncertified series, Monagle and Donato discuss V/H/S/Beyond, the latest (and potentially greatest) entry in the V/H/S series that features new films from filmmakers Justin Long, Kate Siegel, and Jordan Do…

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IS FREE TRADE ACTUALLY FREE? Marc Fasteau & Ian Fletcher 1:19:22

16d ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Many see the freedom in free trade as a sacred American value. But in their groundbreaking new book, INDUSTRIAL POLICY FOR THE UNITED STATES, Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher make the case that there is simply no such thing as free trade. They present overwhelming research arguing for a formal and forceful US industrial policy. Fasteau and Fletcher jo…

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Uncertified: Out Come The Wolves 31:59

18d ago31:59

31:59

In this week's short-and-sweet podcast episode, The Matts discuss Adam MacDonald's Out Come The Wolves. It's a bit like Backcountry 2.0, except instead of a bear, it's a pack of hungry wolves. MacDonald's making a name as a wilderness horror director, which neither Certified Forgotten host sees as an issue. What do we think will be MacDonald's next…

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CF90: 555 (w/ Sean Abley) 1:10:04

26d ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Here at Certified Forgotten, we're sometimes surprised to find specific movies qualify for our "10-or-less reviews on Rotten Tomatoes" rule — 555 is not one of those titles. Joining us this week is Sean Abley (co-creator of Queer Horror: A Film Guide), who brings with him a piece of shot-on-video Chicago horror history. Wally Koz's microbudget proc…

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Uncertified: Blink Twice 32:32

1M ago32:32

32:32

In this week's mini-episode of Matt on Matt podcasting action, your Certified Forgotten co-hosts share their thoughts on Zoë Kravitz's rageful debut, Blink Twice. How did she sneak a rape-revenge movie into theaters with mainstream appeal? By wrapping it in a Glass Onion meets Get Out meets The Hunt vision — and casting Channing Tatum helps. But th…

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CF89: Death Spa (w/ Heather O. Petrocelli) 1:15:19

1M ago1:15:19

1:15:19

Want a killer workout? Then come on down to Michael Fischa's Death Spa, where the equipment is automated and only a handful of people (just a handful!) are killed by the ghost in the machine. Heather O. Petrocelli, author of Queer for Fear: Horror Film and the Queer Spectator, joins Certified Forgotten to talk about '80s horror, queer film audience…

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Uncertified: Alien: Romulus 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

Matthew Monagle loves the Alien franchise. Matt Donato loves Fede Álvarez. But did either of them love Alien: Romulus? Listen and find out! In this week's episode of Uncertified, Matthew and Matt tackle the new Alien prequel from Álvarez, which is gorgeous, bloody, and full of creative decisions that, ah, might've looked better on paper.…

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CF88: Bruiser (w/ Adam Cesare) 1:20:38

2M ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Can you believe a George A. Romero title fits our "10 critic reviews or less" criteria for Certified Forgotten coverage? Neither can we! But here we are. Beloved horror author Adam Cesare of Clown in a Cornfield fame brings us another 2000s curiosity, this one by the master of zombie cinema himself, Bruiser. We'll talk about when movies felt like m…

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Uncertified: Cuckoo 31:56

2M ago31:56

31:56

This week's Uncertified episode is a house divided. Join the Matts as they try to stave off madness when discussing Tilman Singer's Cuckoo. Neon hopes to continue their hot streak of horror releases with an out-there Alpine tale that announces Singer in a big way. Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens star in this kooky creature feature shrouded in mounta…

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GC & Ric host, Francis Ngannou’s return for PFL PPV, UFC 305 look ahead, OTN 2:22:12

2M ago2:22:12

2:22:12

With Ariel Helwani at the Olympics around (5:07), Eric Jackman and Conner Burks discuss the return of Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg on the PFL pay-per-view and what kind of impact it will have. In the latest On The Nose around (25:06), they discuss skateboarding, McGregor vs. Chandler, fishing, UFC 307, UFC Vegas 95, Tony Ferguson vs. Nick Diaz, …

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UFC Abu Dhabi and Crawford vs. Madrimov post-fight show, Topuria vs. Holloway announced, weekend recap, more 1:19:14

2M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Ariel, GC and NewYorkRic recap a busy weekend in combat sports, featuring UFC Abu Dhabi and Crawford vs. Madrimov. Then they discuss what’s next for the big winners, including Umar Nurmagomedov, Deiveson Figueiredo and Terence Crawford. Next they react to the announcements for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway. Finall…

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CF87: Down (w/ Jessica Scott) 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

It's one killer elevator, Michael, how much could it cost? In this week's episode of Certified Forgotten, we're joined by horror critic and cosplayer Jessica Scott (Fangoria, Inverse) to talk about Dick Maas's Down (aka The Shaft), a wild mashup of '80s scripts and '90s excess -- and, given its scheduled 2001 premiere date, perhaps the worst-timed …

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GC & Ric host, Aljamain Sterling joins, UFC Abu Dhabi and PFL Playoffs preview, OTN, betting 3:00:04

2M ago3:00:04

3:00:04

Aljamain Sterling around (5:52) discusses his Karate Combat debut, the new MMA rules, a birthday social post by Movsar Evloev, Evloev’s popularity around (49:09), what’s at stake for the fight at UFC 307, the UFC Abu Dhabi main event, the first staredown between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, Jake Paul vs. Alex Pereira, Muhammad Mokaev’s issu…

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UFC 304 post-fight show, Noche UFC card reaction, weekend recap, more 1:31:47

2M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

Ariel kicks things off with a recap of his time so far in Paris for the Olympics. Then GC and NewYorkRic join to react to UFC 304, an early morning in Manchester that featured big wins by Tom Aspinall, Belal Muhammad and Paddy Pimblett, as well as the bizarre situation with Muhammad Mokaev. The trio also discusses the title fights announced for Noc…

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Uncertified: New Life 32:09

3M ago32:09

32:09

When Matt Donato wrote his midyear article about the best horror of 2024, the one title that caught everyone by surprise was John Rosman's New Life. But you should know better than to doubt the Donato. In this week's episode of Uncertified, we break down why New Life offers a compelling mix of big ideas in a small box, and how it underscores the ve…

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GC & Ric Takeover! UFC 304 preview, OTN, Parlay Pals 3:08:35

3M ago3:08:35

3:08:35

With Ariel Helwani in Paris for the Olympics, Eric Jackman and Conner Burks host the show. After kicking it off, Ariel around (5:06) calls in to discuss the Olympics and UFC 304. They chat about Belal Muhammad’s recent comments and Leon Edwards’ viral soccer clip. GC and Eric then around (38:43) take a closer look at UFC 304, discussing what’s next…

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Terence Crawford, Kayla Harrison, Arnold Allen, Oban Elliott, Jake Paul vs. Alex Pereira?, weekend recap 3:32:57

3M ago3:32:57

3:32:57

Ariel Helwani around (17:28) discusses the Paul vs. Perry fight week, the performances by Jake Paul and. Mike Perry, a possible Paul vs. Alex Pereira fight, the aftermath between Paul, Perry, and McGregor, what’s next for Paul and Perry, and more. Arnold Allen around (1:00:47) discusses his upcoming UFC 304 fight against Giga Chikadze, how he has a…

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Uncertified: Longlegs 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

Matt Monagle's favorite horror movie is The Blackcoat's Daughter, and he's been a defender of Oz Perkins since the filmmaker's beginnings. Matt Donato has not liked any of Oz Perkins' first three movies to varying degrees. Finally, at long last, the Matts talk about The Great Perkins Divide and, more importantly, their thoughts on Longlegs. Will th…

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Zhilei Zhang in studio, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Burt Watson, Jared Anderson, OTN, weekend preview 4:13:35

3M ago4:13:35

4:13:35

In the latest On the Nose around (10:46), Ariel Helwani discusses the MLB All-Star Game uniforms, Dustin Poirier’s next fight, UFC 306 fights, Mysterious Frank and his audio clips, Ariel’s past Olympics trip, Jasmine Jasudavicius around (34:15) discusses her recent UFC Denver win, fighting a prospect, her post-fight interview, who she wants next, t…

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Tom Aspinall, Rose Namajunas, Julianna Peña and Skye Nicolson in studio, updates on the Sphere card and Conor McGregor's future 4:07:51

3M ago4:07:51

4:07:51

Ariel Helwani around (1:02) reacts to the news of Nate Diaz’s lawsuit against Fanmio, and the possible UFC 306 leak during one of the international UFC Denver broadcasts. He gives the latest on this anticipated UFC Noche fight card. Skye Nicolson around (29:33) discusses her recent performance against Dayana Vargast this past weekend, weigh-ins, he…

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Uncertified: Infested 31:16

3M ago31:16

31:16

Spiders. It had to be goddamn spiders. Big ol' spiders, and lots of 'em, are the subject of this week's Uncertified conversation. Listen to the Matts as they address their differing opinions on Sébastien Vanicek's full-throttle arachnid nightmare Infested, available now on Shudder. Some call it the best spider-focused horror movie since Arachnophob…

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Dustin Poirier in studio, Rose Namajunas, Michael "Venom" Page, Brendan Loughnane, Amanda Serrano, OTN 4:06:23

3M ago4:06:23

4:06:23

Rose Namajunas around (5:34)discusses her upcoming UFC Denver main event, facing Tracy Cortez than instead of Maycee Barber, getting Miranda Moverick’s opponent, what’s next if she wins, beekeeping, the local dog park, her motivation, and more. Michael Page around (27:16) discusses his UFC 303 performance against Ian Machado Garry, England’s perfor…

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Darren Till, Tracy Cortez, Johnny Fisher, weekend recap 3:29:32

3M ago3:29:32

3:29:32

Ariel Helwani around (13:42) discusses how the Diaz vs. Masvidal main event stole the show Saturday night. He discusses the controversial scoring and reveals how he scored the fight. The panel then reacts to the pay-per-view event. They also discussed Nate Diaz’s callouts after the fight. They also discuss what’s next for Jorge Masvidal. Johnny Fis…

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CF86: Landlocked (w/ Richard Whittaker) 1:17:15

3M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

This week's main episode traps the Matts and returning gust Richard Whittaker in a home video purgatory. Paul Owens' Landlocked repurposes the filmmaker's home movies to examine grief, liminal spaces, and being stuck in the past. It's an interesting slow burn that never lets us know what plane of existence the film chooses, becoming an endearing gu…

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UFC 305 presser reaction, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Andrei Arlovski, MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian in studio, Andre Fili, OTN 4:23:27

3M ago4:23:27

4:23:27

Michelle Waterson-Gomez around (16:56) discusses her UFC 303 loss, her retirement decision, the support of fans and teammates, what she will miss, her reaction to the UFC retirement video, what’s next, if she will ever compete again, what she is most proud about in her career, her top fights, if her daughter will fight, and more. Andrei Arlovski ar…

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UFC 303 recap, Ian Machado Garry, Diego Lopes, Alex Pereira’s coach Plinio Cruz, Eric Nicksick, Payton Talbott, Joe Pyfer 4:50:25

3M ago4:50:25

4:50:25

With UFC 303 in the books, Ariel Helwani around (5:04) discusses all the storylines that came out of Las Vegas on Saturday night, including another triumphant title defense by Alex Pereira. They discuss Pereira’s pound-for-pound ranking and what’s next for him. He also discusses the UFC co-main event drama, Ian Machado Garry’s performance, and more…

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Uncertified: Exhuma 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

In this week's minisode, The Matts chat about what they agree is one of the year's best horror films (so far). Jang Jae-hyun's Exhuma is available now on Shudder, climbing to the top of the streamer's 2024 catalog despite including bangers like Stopmotion and Infested. South Korea flexes its horror muscles yet again in a culturally rich story that …

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Robert Whittaker, Payton Talbott, Eddie Hearn, Devin Haney, UFC 303 preview, IFW draft, OTN 3:47:57

4M ago3:47:57

3:47:57

In the latest On the Nose around (7:43), Ariel Helwani discusses the biggest non-UFC fight in MMA, UFC Denver, if Israel Adesanya is worthy of a title shot, the death of Roman Reigns’ father, Chael Sonnen’s comments about Conor McGregor, retired fighters, Arman Tsarukyan’s suspension, Mike Perry vs. Jake Paul, and more. Eddie Hearn around (1:02:20)…

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Jiří Prochazka, Ian Machado Garry, Paul Hughes, weekend recap 3:21:15

4M ago3:21:15

3:21:15

Ariel Helwani around (10:36) discusses UFC Saudi Arabia, Bellator Dublin, PFL event, Kelvin Gastelum’s weight issues, what’s next for Robert Whittaker, PFL vs. Bellator, Conor McGregor’s appearance at Bellator event, McGregor’s injury and future, and more. Paul Hughes around (1:00:52) discusses winning his Bellator Dublin debut, his fight week, the…

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CF85: Livid (w/ Jenn Wexler) 1:08:28

4M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

How many genres is too many genres? For Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, the sky itself is the limit. Writer-director Jenn Wexler (The Ranger, The Sacrifice Game) joins Certified Forgotten to discuss her path through the film industry and Maury and Bustillo's Livid, a vampire/fantasy/steampunk/slasher/something that left an indelible mark.…

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Intense Jake Paul and Mike Perry face-to-face, Tatsuro Taira, Kade Ruotolo, weekend preview, On the Nose questions 4:04:31

4M ago4:04:31

4:04:31

Ariel Helwani around (5:13) kicks off the show by discussing the circumstances around Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry being booked, where Perry ranks among the most successful post-UFC careers, and how the new fight compares to the originally scheduled July 20 bout between Paul and Mike Tyson. Tatsuro Taira around (32:07) discusses his career-best win at …

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UFC 303 and Saudia Arabia update, Paulo Costa, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Dakota Ditcheva, Mikey Musumeci, weekend update 3:38:55

4M ago3:38:55

3:38:55

Ariel Helwani around (15:45) kicks off the show by recapping the busy combat sports weekend, diving deep into what happened with Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 injury dropout, and responding to Michael Bisping’s criticisms. Rampage Jackson around (59:22) discusses the booming success of his Jaxxon podcast, his upcoming match at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport …

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BIG DATA TAKES ON CANCER: Dan-Avi Landau 54:58

4M ago54:58

54:58

"Nothing about biology makes sense unless it is seen in the light of evolution." In this episode, host Gregg Fisher of Quent Capital speaks with Dan-Avi Landau, one of the leading cancer researchers and data scientists in the world. In this fascinating conversation, Landau zeros in on cancer's anarchic role in the story of human evolution, and desc…

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Uncertified: Chime 29:42

4M ago29:42

29:42

Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa is without a doubt one of the most talented horror filmmakers of the 21st century. But would you sign up for a new NFT service just to watch his latest 45-minute movie? Matt Donato and Matt Monagle did, and they're here to tell you that Chime is, shockingly, very worth the effort.…

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McGregor-Chandler in limbo, Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Raul Rosas Jr., Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe face-to-face, OTN 3:58:05

4M ago3:58:05

3:58:05

Ariel Helwani around (5:06) discusses the latest news surrounding UFC 303 and Conor McGregor’s return. In the latest On the Nose around (16:31), Ariel Helwani discusses the UFC 305 main event, the UFC Hall of Fame, Invicta to CBS, favorite MMA moments, UFC 303 fallout, NBA insiders, what’s next for Jake Paul next fight, and more. Anderson Silva aro…

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Dustin Poirier, Chito Vera, Jared Cannonier, Dominick Reyes, Savannah Marshall, weekend recap 3:56:34

4M ago3:56:34

3:56:34

Ariel Helwani around (3:59) wraps up a busy combat sports weekend with the recent brawl at the latest Diaz vs. Masvidal press conference, the Tyson vs. Paul date change, UFC Louisville, NXT event at UFC Apex, and more. Jared Cannonier around (37:06)discusses the UFC Louisville main event’s controversial stoppage, how the fight ended, what he lost w…

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CF84: III: The Ritual 1:04:47

4M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

In this latest episode of the podcast, the Matts look into an existential void to celebrate Matt Monagle's birthday! No, seriously. Mr. Monagle has chosen this episode's title flick, and it couldn't be more of a "Monagle Movie" (broody period vibes, religious overtones, Silent Hill parallels, slow-burn devastation). There will be horror genre talk …

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Conor McGregor update, Arman Tsarukyan, Curtis Blaydes, Michael Chiesa, David Feldman breaks news with RIZIN prez Nobuyuki Sakakibara, Savannah Marshall, OTN 4:11:11

4M ago4:11:11

4:11:11

Ariel Helwani around (6:04) gives an update on the status of Conor McGregor and the UFC 303 main event. Michael Chiesa around (30:31) discusses the drama surrounding UFC 303, McGregor vs. Chandler, his upcoming fight against Tony Ferguson, his previous scheduled fight against Ferguson, whether retirement is in his head, his MMA journey, the Chiesa …

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Conor McGregor presser cancellation, UFC 302 recap, Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Randy Brown, Ailin Perez 4:09:06

4M ago4:09:06

4:09:06

Ariel Helwani around (1:39) wraps up UFC 302 and the memorable main event. He then discusses the cancellation of the McGregor vs. Chandler press conference and the UFC 303 fight card. He then discusses the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. He also discusses the judging. Eddie Alvarez around (1:14:52) discusses the UFC 302 main event, if his k…

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Uncertified: In A Violent Nature 30:21

4M ago30:21

30:21

If you've seen one slasher, have you really seen them all? Chris Nash's In A Violent Nature begs to differ, which is the topic of our latest Uncertified conversation. Imagine Friday the 13th shot exclusively over Jason's shoulder. It's an experimental take on undead killers stalking victims through the wilderness, sure to divide audiences with its …

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Mike Brown, Craig Jones in studio, Luke Littler in studio, UFC 302 preview 4:38:22

5M ago4:38:22

4:38:22

Ariel Helwani around (5:29) discusses Gegard Mousasi’s departure from the PFL, UFC 303 news, McGregor vs. Chandler press conference, Usyk vs. Fury 2, Nick Diaz’s return, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (26:32), Ariel Helwani discusses if the UFC Abu Dhabi main event winner earns a title shot, UFC Abu Dhabi vs. UFC Saudi Arabia card, Cono…

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CF83: Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (w/ Ariel Powers-Schaub) 1:12:00

5M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

What does it mean to be the best movie in the Wrong Turn franchise? In our latest podcast episode, The Matts are joined by horror journalist and author Ariel Powers-Schaub, whose upcoming book (Millennial Nasties: Analyzing a Decade of Brutal Horror Film Violence) examines the many films in the torture porn movement -- including Joe Lynch's cult cl…

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Paige VanZant and Elle Brooke face off, Gegard Mousasi, Lerone Murphy, Frank Warren, Dakota Ditcheva in studio, OTN 4:09:06

5M ago4:09:06

4:09:06

In the latest On the Nose around (5:59), Ariel Helwani discusses the drama surrounding the PFL, if Ariel has been offered a fight in influencer boxing, Fury vs. Joshua, Inside the NBA, Mike Perry BKFC title shots, UFC 304, and more. Gegard Mousasi around (41:57) discusses his seats at Bellator Paris, why he can’t fight at Bellator or PFL, if he mig…

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Leon Edwards, Bobby Green, Cédric Doumbé, Eddie Hearn, Dmitry Salita in studio. Plus, Fury x Usyk recap and weekend thoughts 4:03:14

5M ago4:03:14

4:03:14

Ariel Helwani around (13:05) looks back at the Ring of Fire event between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk and the UFC 304 main event news. They also discuss Cedric Doumbe’s latest PFL win. Cedric Doumbe around (43:33) discusses his PFL Paris win, the pressure he faced, the crowd, Victor Wembanyama, his performance against Jaleel Willis, Anthony Petti…

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Uncertified: Abigail 31:17

5M ago31:17

31:17

In the first episode of Uncertified, Certified Forgotten's new series of 30-minute movie discussions, Matt Monagle and Matt Donato take on Radio Silence's Abigail. Does it get the balance between horror and comedy just right? Or does it stumble in its goal of being the best horror-comedy about ballerina vampires since, well, ever?…

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THE HUMANS IN THE LOOP: Venu Govindaraju & JinJun Xiong 55:22

5M ago55:22

55:22

On the opposite coast from Silicon Valley, New York is making their own massive investment in artificial intelligence. The Empire A.I. Consortium is a $400M public-private initiative designed to transform Buffalo into a global center for A.I. research. My guests are two of the project’s architects, UB Professors Venu Govindaraju and JinJun Xiong, w…

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Tyson Fury, Darren Till, Matt Brown, Turki Alalshikh, Cedric Doumbe, Carlos Ulberg, Frank Warren 4:45:14

5M ago4:45:14

4:45:14

Frank Warren around (3:27) discusses Tyson Fury’s upcoming clash with Oleksandr Usyk, Fury’s current shape, the key for the fight, Fury’s legacy, Fury vs. Joshua, the 5 v. 5 event, Ben Shalom, Chantelle Cameron, and more. Matt Brown around (35:40) discusses his decision to retire from the UFC, where it happened, his reasoning behind the decision, h…

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Darren Till, Jose Aldo, Chase Hooper, David Feldman, Cherneka Johnson, weekend recap 3:35:31

5M ago3:35:31

3:35:31

Ariel Helwani around (3:26) opens the show by paying tribute to UFC veteran Art Jimmerson, who died last week. He then looks back at a busy combat sports weekend, including the person who announced the wrong winner for a fight. Helwani then takes a closer look at the UFC St. Louis storylines, what’s next for Derrick Lewis, and Joaquin Buckley’s pos…

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SEASON THREE TRAILER 2:38

5M ago2:38

2:38

Welcome to the most impactful season yet of THE Q FACTOR, the award-winning podcast series hosted by Gregg S. Fisher of Quent Capital. As A.I. roars into the foreground of our lives, it's never been more important to see every aspect of our lives through a data-driven lens. The world is changing rapidly; but the pattern is there.…

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CF82: When A Stranger Calls Back 1:08:23

5M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

In horror's illustrious history of films built around unwanted phone calls, When A Stranger Calls Back might be the oddest. This week's episode is about stalkers, sequels, final girls, and ... ventriloquism? We welcome horror journalist Gem Seddon (Vulture, Fangoria) onto the show for a discussion about a franchise continuation that is most unexpec…

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