Best Ariel Whitely Podcasts (2025)

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Is Jon Jones the UFC's $30 million man? Dana White joins Meta's board, more | The Boys in the Back 2:13:19

9d ago2:13:19

2:13:19

The Boys in the Back kicks off with Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic) and Conner Burks (GC) discussing Joe Rogan's claim that Jon Jones would need to be paid $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall... and the immediate retraction (11:52). Then, they touch on Dana White joining Meta's board (34:35), before turning attention to PFL slashing their tournament prizes…

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Breaking News: Arman Tsarukyan injured, Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano is new main event | The Craic 1:20:49

17h ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes for an episode jam-packed with breaking news. Fowlkes speaks about the mystique surrounding Team Khabib and the Dagestan collective (04:06) after covering them for Uncrowned. Then, the lads react in real time to the breaking news that Arman Tsarukyan has withdrawn from the UFC 311 main ev…

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UFC 311 Preview: Does Dagestan's dominance continue? | The Boys in the Back 2:22:20

1d ago2:22:20

2:22:20

The Boys in the Back can't wait for UFC 311, so join them for a mega preview. Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic) & Conner Burks (GC) begin by breaking down the main event rematch between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan (00:37), before being joined by Ben Fowlkes to discuss the dominance of the team from Dagestan, led by Khabib Nurmagomedov (28:46). Next…

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Action Bronson in studio, UFC 311 preview, plus Holly Holm, Patricio Pitbull, Catterall vs. Barboza Jr. face-off, On The Nose 3:53:27

2d ago3:53:27

3:53:27

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to PFL's new format being revealed (05:04) and the highly-anticipated fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn being signed (08:16). Then Ariel answers all your burning questions in the latest edition of On The Nose (19:47). Patricio Pitbull discusses his departure from PFL, what it took to finally …

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BONUS - Aphantasia, Face Blindness, and the Diversity of Inner Worlds - Sadie Dingfelder 29:31

34m ago29:31

29:31

Do I Know You? A Journey Through Neurodiversity and Inner Lives Journalist and author Sadie Dingfelder takes us on a journey through the hidden diversity of human perception. Diagnosed with aphantasia (the inability to create mental images) and face blindness, Sadie has learned firsthand how drastically inner worlds can differ from person to person…

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Episode 201 : The Surrogacy Foundation – Zach French 55:31

2d ago55:31

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Zach French is an attorney with experience in technology startups and business development, and most recently served as an executive at SeedTrust. Zach’s connection to the ART world began when he and his wife, Alexandra, embarked on their own surrogacy journey after Alexandra’s battle with breast cancer. The tremendous mental and financial toll fro…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 8: Is Fury x Joshua actually dead?! Canelo x Crawford getting close? Plus, Daniel Dubois stops by 1:24:05

3d ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Ariel x Ade is back, beginning with the hosts' reaction to Tyson Fury announcing his retirement (05:47) and whether they're buying it. Will Fury end up facing Anthony Joshua and if not, is there anybody for AJ to fight next (14:44)? Next, they discuss the biggest news emanating from Ring Magazine's recent awards show, including Chris Eubank Jr. and…

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O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mackenzie Dern, John Wood, explosive Benavidez/Morrell face-off, Holly Holm & Patricio Pitbull released 2:46:54

3d ago2:46:54

2:46:54

David Benavidez and David Morrell, the WBC interim light heavyweight champion and WBA light heavyweight champion, go face-to-face in an explosive virtual showdown ahead of their Feb. 1 title bout (05:53). John Wood, Syndicate MMA head coach, discusses Merab Dvalishvili's preparation for Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311, what's next for Khalil Rountree …

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Episode 84: Alex Albright on bail reform (REBROADCAST) 52:15

2h ago52:15

52:15

Alex Albright talks about money bail and the effects of bail reform. “No Money Bail, No Problems? Trade-offs in a Pretrial Automatic Release Program” by Alex Albright. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Tripping through Hoops: The Effect of Violating Compulsory Government Procedures” by Natalia Emanuel and Helen Ho. “The Effects of Pretria…

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Matt Cardona in studio, Dominick Cruz, Shakur Stevenson, Bellator is dead breaking news, weekend recap, Cesar Almeida 3:41:53

5d ago3:41:53

3:41:53

Ariel Helwani breaks some news about the future of Bellator and PFL, discusses Tyson Fury's retirement announcement and more (07:33). Cesar Almeida discusses his monster knockout at UFC Vegas 101, his path through the sport, how UFC's $50,000 bonus check changed his life, what's next and more (44:54). Shakur Stevenson previews his Feb. 22 fight aga…

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Alex Pereira to heavyweight? UFC 311 update, PFL woes | The Craic 1:02:31

8d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Chuck Mindenhall returns to The Craic, joining Petesy Carroll to discuss a potential location shift for UFC 311 due to the California wildfires (03:07). The lads also give their takes on reports from Brazil claiming Alex Pereira will move to heavyweight (07:36) to take on Alexander Volkov at UFC 313 and reports that PFL will half the prize money fo…

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Emotional Dave Feldman in studio interview, Payton Talbott, Matt Hamill, Moses Itauma, On the Nose 3:45:09

10d ago3:45:09

3:45:09

Ariel Hewani and The Boys In The Back answers all your questions in 2025's debut edition of On The Nose (14:13). Moses Itauma discusses his path as boxing's top heavyweight prospect, why he's confident he can break Mike Tyson's record, whether he regrets skipping the Olympic path, meeting Ariel in Paris, who he wants to fight next and more (01:04:2…

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55. Surviving the Age of Misinformation - David Helfand 35:53

6d ago35:53

35:53

How to Survive the Age of Misinformation We are joined by Dr. David Helfand, an esteemed professor of astronomy at Columbia University and author of A Survival Guide to the Misinformation Age. Dr. Helfand shares practical tools to help listeners sharpen their critical thinking skills, question the narratives they encounter, and distinguish between …

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Episode 200 : America’s First IVF Baby – Elizabeth Carr 42:31

9d ago42:31

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Elizabeth Carr is the first baby born via in vitro fertilization in the United States. In the media since 3 cells old, Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for those fighting for fertility rights. From battles over insurance coverage, to educating doctors on how to interact with patients going through infertility treatments, to advice for parents on …

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Ariel x Ade, episode 7: first annual boxing awards show 1:44:24

7d ago1:44:24

1:44:24

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo celebrate the year in boxing with their first annual awards show. The duo hands out 14 awards for 2024, including Fighter of the Year, Knockout, Promoter, Event, and more. Plus each man makes one wish for 2025.By Ariel Helwani

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Darren Till crashes Anthony Taylor's interview, WWE Netflix debut reaction with Kazeem Famuyide, Cain Velasquez, Kevin Lee, darts recap 2:42:39

11d ago2:42:39

2:42:39

Kazeem Famuyide grades WWE's Netflix debut and discusses The Rock's return, Hulk Hogan getting booed out of the building, whether the show grabbed new fans, what's next for Roman Reigns and more (06:41). Kevin Lee discusses the latest with the GFL, chasing Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov fights, wanting to rematch Tony Ferguson in 2025, his …

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The 12th Annual Helwani Nose Awards: 2024 Edition 3:49:28

8d ago3:49:28

3:49:28

Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back celebrate the year that was with the long-awaited, never-duplicated 12th Annual Helwani Nose Awards. The gangs hands a monster list of 25 MMA awards for 2024, including Fighter of the Year, Knockout, Submission, Fight, Upset and much, much more.By Ariel Helwani

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2024 European MMA Recap: Ilia Topuria's rise, Conor McGregor civil case, more | The Craic 47:28

15d ago47:28

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The Craic caps off 2024 by looking back at the year in European MMA. Petesy Carroll is joined by journalists Andy Stevenson, Chisanga Malata, and Donagh Corby to discuss the biggest winners and losers. The show begins with Ilia Topuria’s strong case for Male Fighter of the Year and his recent talk of moving to lightweight (03:13). Next, the discuss…

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Helwani Reacts: Classic interview stories including Rampage Jackson, Nick Diaz, the infamous Undertaker x Brock Lesnar run-in, and more 1:33:55

19d ago1:33:55

1:33:55

In this special episode, Ariel Helwani looks back at some of his classic interviews and tells the untold stories behind each, including: Nick Diaz before his Strikeforce fight against Paul Daley in April 2011 (09:05) Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller in Las Vegas right before UFC 84 in May 2008 (28:09) Rashad Evans in the immediate aftermath of UFC 128, where …

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2025 European MMA Predictions: Jones vs. Aspinall? Topuria in Spain? | The Craic 50:57

22d ago50:57

50:57

Petesy Carroll is joined by journalists Andy Stevenson, Chisanga Malata, and Donagh Corby on The Craic to preview the upcoming year in European MMA. The conversation begins with predictions on whether Tom Aspinall will finally get a crack at Jon Jones (03:58) and if Ilia Topuria will be able to bring a UFC event to Spain in 2025 (10:03). Next, they…

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BONUS - Special: The Hosts in the Hot Seat! 41:24

20d ago41:24

41:24

Guest host Ross "Yergz" Yerger flips the script and puts David and Lisa Beckemeyer—the voices behind the podcast—on the other side of the mic! 🎧 Listeners have asked to know more about the people behind the show, so here’s a fun, candid role-reversal episode just for you. Whether you’re driving on Christmas Day, unwinding after the festivities, or …

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Picking Your Word For the Year, Kelli Calabrese 41:01

22d ago41:01

41:01

Kelli Calabrese shares why and how to pick your word for the year. Kelli for over 16 years has picked a special word for the year. In this interview with Jim Rohn International founder Kyle Wilson, she shares how powerful a process it can be and how to discover what word will be a great fit for you. You find more about Kelli at https://kellicalabre…

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2025 MMA prediction show: Will McGregor fight again? Fights we must see? FOY Awards? Much more 1:28:43

26d ago1:28:43

1:28:43

Ariel Helwani is joined by The Boys in the Back — NewYorkRic and GC — and Petesy Carroll to look ahead to 2025. They list fights they need to see (04:26) and discuss what will be the biggest stories of next year (19:12). Then, they forecast Breakout Fighter of the Year (31:58), how many new UFC champions will be crowned (49:53), Female Fighter of t…

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Usyk vs. Fury 2 post-fight show: What's left for Usyk? Do we finally see Fury vs. AJ? 28:18

28d ago28:18

28:18

The Boys in the back react to Oleksandr Usyk's win over Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated rematch. Uncrowned's Keith Idec joins The Boys to talk about the judges scores (03:17), Fury's strategy and reaction in the aftermath (04:48), and who Usyk could fight next (06:23). Next, Keith discusses whether it's finally time for Fury to face Anthony …

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Do we believe Dana on Jones vs. Aspinall? Conor vs. Logan? Usyk vs. Fury 2, Paul Hughes US tour | The Craic 1:06:51

29d ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Chuck Mindenhall joins Petesy Carroll on the latest episode of The Craic to sink his teeth into forecasting whether Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will happen in 2025 (03:54). The lads also discuss the build-up to Usyk vs. Fury 2 (19:14), the sentiment (or lack there of) for Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor (35:49), Paul Hughes in the US (51:26) and anoth…

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Latest on Conor McGregor vs. Paul brothers, Alex Pereira's cryptic posts, Usyk vs. Fury 2 preview, more | The Boys in the Back 2:19:41

30d ago2:19:41

2:19:41

The Boys in the Back, Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic), Conner Burks (GC), react to Alex Pereira's cryptic social media posts about not fighting Magomed Ankalaev (01:07). Then, they dive deep into the highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury (23:10). In honor of Usyk, Fight Feasts visits Ukrainian restaurant Veselka, before GC give…

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Tyron Woodley, Kai Kara-France, Paul Hughes in studio, Johnny Fisher, On The Nose 3:40:43

1M ago3:40:43

3:40:43

Johnny Fisher previews his heavyweight fight against Dave Allen on the Usyk-Fury 2 undercard and discusses his time in Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, his history sparring Allen before his rise as a top prospect and more (04:13). Tyron Woodley discusses signing with the Global Fight League, the details of his GFL contract, his first MMA matchup in 2…

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54. Civic Renewal: Fighting Polarization with Local Solutions That Work - Rich Harwood 34:32

27d ago34:32

34:32

Why Building Together Is the Key to Healing Divided Communities How can communities overcome disconnection, address anger, and rebuild trust in today’s polarized and often overwhelming world? In this episode of Outrage Overload, Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, discusses the roots of civic disconnection and how …

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Is Conor McGregor x Logan Paul actually real?! Plus, Aljamain Sterling, Sean Brady and Usyk x Fury 2 preview with Adam Smith 2:33:33

1M ago2:33:33

2:33:33

DAZN commentator Adam Smith previews Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 (03:29). Aljamain Sterling discusses his UFC 310 loss to Movsar Evloev, what's next in his career, whether he's considering retirement, concerns about Merab Dvalishvili's emotions before the Umar Nurmagomedov fight and more (37:15). Sean Brady discusses the state of the UFC welter…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 6: full Usyk x Fury 2 preview, feat. interviews with both men, plus what else to watch for this weekend 1:20:47

1M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Ariel x Ade is locked in on the year's biggest boxing match, the heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. To begin, Ade Oladipo reflects on his time so far in Riyadh, site of the fight, including the reaction on the ground to the massive event and his run-in with Usyk at the hotel gym (05:11). Next, hear Ade's exclusive sit-down w…

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Episode 111: Roman Rivera on electronic monitoring during the pretrial period 58:40

28d ago58:40

58:40

Roman Rivera talks about the effects of electronic monitoring for US pretrial defendants. “Release, Detain, or Surveil? The Effect of Electronic Monitoring on Defendant Outcomes” by Roman Rivera. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: "The Effects of Pretrial Detention on Conviction, Future Crime, and Employment: Evidence from Randomly Assigned…

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Making sense of cities — Andres Sevtsuk 28:44

1M ago28:44

28:44

Andres Sevtsuk is an associate professor of Urban Science and Planning at MIT. His work focuses on the influence of urban design on travel behavior and quality of life, and contributes to making cities more walkable, sustainable and equitable. Show notes and transcript: https://news.mit.edu/podcast/podcast-curiosity-unbounded-episode-12-making-sens…

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Darren Till, Jiří Procházka, Cub Swanson, Patricio Pitbull, full weekend recap; is Colby Covington finished? 3:42:13

1M ago3:42:13

3:42:13

Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back break down the weekend in combat sports, headlined by Joaquin Buckley's one-sided win over Colby Covington at UFC Tampa (09:11). Darren Till discusses Tommy Fury's bizarre withdrawal from their Misfits boxing match, Fury's "shameful" behavior, why he's devastated by the situation, potential replacement opponen…

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GFL skepticism, disgruntled Bellator fighters, Colby vs. Buckley stakes | The Craic 1:11:50

1M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned colleagues Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to forecast potential issues GFL may face ahead of its proposed April launch date (00:30). Fowlkes shares details on his recent report regarding a growing number of disgruntled Bellator fighters (34:28) and Mindenhall provides key takeaways from his recent interview w…

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Is this the end of Colby Covington's run? Full UFC Tampa preview, more | The Boys in the Back 2:05:57

1M ago2:05:57

2:05:57

The Boys in the Back — Eric Jackman (NewYorkRic), Conner Burks (GC) and Mysterious Frank — kick off the show with a recap of the Yahoo holiday party and GC's book club (02:25). Then, The Boys preview UFC Tampa (09:09), headlined by Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley, and wonder what's next for Covington with a win or loss. Is this the end of his r…

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Breaking news: New MMA organization revealed, Alexandre Pantoja, Helwani responds to Belal & Shields, OTN 3:18:21

1M ago3:18:21

3:18:21

Ariel Helwani responds to recent comments by Belal Muhammad and Jake Shields, before bringing in The Boys In The Back to answer your On The Nose questions, including the gang's most desired boxing fights, best holiday gifts, and much more (25:41). Alexandre Pantoja discusses his UFC 310 title defense over Kai Asakura, his callout of Demetrious John…

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BONUS - The Hate Next Door: Unmasking the New Face of White Supremacy - Matt and Tawni Browning 21:21

1M ago21:21

21:21

How Understanding Can Combat Hate: Insights from “The Hate Next Door” In this episode of Outrage Overload, we delve into the unsettling reality of hate and extremism in America with Matt and Tawni Browning, authors of "The Hate Next Door: Undercover Within the New Face of White Supremacy." Matt, a former undercover detective, infiltrated white supr…

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Episode 199 : Out of Order – Shira Butler 51:26

1M ago51:26

51:26

This is the story of a beautiful family assembled out of order: dog, daughter, dad. It's the story of planning years ahead to become a mom, and wishing she’d started years earlier. It's the story of the unexpected that arrives in every form from love (like a husband) to terror (like medical issues), and the life-changing decisions that accompany an…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 5: Usyk vs. Fury 2 is rapidly approaching!, is Klitschko really coming back?, what's up with Tank Davis, and Joseph Parker joins us 1:26:17

1M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Ariel x Ade is back! Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick off the show with a temperature check on the building excitement around Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 (04:24). Then they discuss whether a potential Wladimir Klitschko comeback makes sense for the winner (10:20). Next, they digest the early rumblings of a fight between Teofimo Lopez and 'Boo…

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Merab Dvalishvili, Arman Tsarukyan, Renato Moicano, Randy Brown & Ilia Topuria leaving featherweight?! 2:31:31

1M ago2:31:31

2:31:31

Randy Brown reacts to his controversial UFC 310 loss to Bryan Battle and Battle's viral comments after badly missing weight for the bout, calls for judging reforms in MMA and more (09:04). Merab Dvalishvili, the UFC bantamweight champ, vows to slap Umar Nurmagomedov after UFC 311's wild kickoff press conference, previews the title matchup he never …

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Ian Machado Garry, Demetrious Johnson, full UFC 310 reaction, Bryan Battle, Michael Chiesa, Chase Hooper 3:59:36

1M ago3:59:36

3:59:36

Ariel Helwani and The Boys In The Back break down UFC 310 from all angles, including Alexandre Pantoja's impressive win over Kai Asaura and callout of Demetrious Johnson, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry, Uncrowned's latest pound-for-pound rankings and more (10:35). Bryan Battle reflects on his UFC 310 win over Randy Brown and discusses his …

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UFC 310 post-fight show: Shavkat Rakhmonov prevails, Alexandre Pantoja calls out Demetrious Johnson, full reaction 56:12

1M ago56:12

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On the UFC 310 Post-Fight Show, Ariel Helwani reacts to Alexandre Pantoja's impressive finish of Kai Asakura, including a discussion on who could be next for the dominant champion. Would Demetrious Johnson come out of retirement for a flyweight face-off (02:40)? Next, Helwani reflects on Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry's close fight in the …

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UFC 310 weigh-in reaction, Ian Garry’s chances and picks | The Craic 1:04:17

1M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned colleagues Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al Shatti to look ahead to UFC 310 and debate whether Ian Machado Garry has a real chance of beating the 170-pound boogeyman, Shavkat Rahkmonov. Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrownedBy Ariel Helwani

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Reaction to UFC 311 news, UFC 310 preview, P4P MMA headwear, more | The Boys in the Back 2:14:37

1M ago2:14:37

2:14:37

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to the surprise announcement of UFC 311's top two fights (00:41). Plus, Petesy Carroll joins The Boys to preview Saturday's stacked UFC 310 fight card, including the intriguing co-main event between Ian Machado Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov (43:51). Next, a brand new Fight Feasts featuring Kazakh cui…

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Inside the Yahoo! talks, Marcelo Garcia breaks news, Wade Plemons, Henri Hooft, On the Nose 3:09:37

1M ago3:09:37

3:09:37

Ariel Helwani answers your On The Nose questions about Syracuse alumni, Islam Makhachev's future, the state of Uncrowned's Yahoo partnership two months in, Carl Froch's offer, the gang's reactions to Ariel's beefs, Ian Machado Garry's self-belief, Dubai chocolate, Ariel's compost saga and more (11:30). Wade Plemons previews his Misfits Boxing debut…

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53. The Impact of Political Attacks on Social Media - Ariel Hasell 31:08

1M ago31:08

31:08

How Social Media Hostility Impacts Democracy Together with our guest, Ariel Hasell, a leading expert in media, communication, and political psychology, we unpack how the outrage fueled by hostile political posts spreads across social media platforms, driving polarization and shaping public discourse based on findings of the research paper "When Soc…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 4: Turki Alalshikh drops massive news regarding future Riyadh Season fights, including Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou 1:28:01

2M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

On a wild episode of Ariel x Ade, Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin with a tribute to Israel Vazquez, who died after battling cancer (03:09). Then, the pair react to the stacked fight card being made official for Feb. 22 in Riyadh, headlined by the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch and featuring Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker in the co-ma…

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