Podcast Episodes

Artem Lobov, CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster, Bryan Battle, rankings debate, PFL vs. ONE?

Episode 318

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a quick review of Tapology’s latest update and rankings (03:59).

Andy Foster, Executive Director of the California State Athletic Commission, joins to discuss pro…

Published on 1 month ago

Renato Moicano, Michael 'Venom' Page, Thad Jean, Martin Buday, UFC & SummerSlam reaction

Episode 317

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by recapping a busy weekend in combat, including the UFC’s event headlined by Tatsuro Taira, Thad Jean’s big win in the PFL championship, WWE …

Published on 1 month ago

TKO's attempt to alter the Ali Act, Conor McGregor appeal dismissed, the end of heavyweight?

Episode 316

Petesy and Chuck previously promised to get an authority on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act - the amendment the entity known as TKO boxing are attempting to have written into law - and t…

Published on 1 month ago

Ben 'The Bane' Davis joins the Boys in studio, Conor McGregor loses his appeal, P4P reality TV shows, more | The Boys in the Back

Episode 315

The Boys in the Back kick things off with the results of Uncrowned's poker table felt auction benefitting Ben Askren.

Next, Petesy Carroll joins to provide an update on Conor McGregor’s sexual assault…

Published on 1 month ago

Doctor Mike and Josh Barnett in studio, Johnny Eblen, On the Nose, weekend preview, Ben Askren Day

Episode 314

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (07:47).

Johnny Eblen is the first guest of the day, coming off his title stunner at PFL Africa against…

Published on 1 month ago

Ariel x Ade, episode 36: Claressa Shields goes off on Laila Ali, Cris Cyborg and Shadasia Green! Plus, Xander Zayas and ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington get big wins, Dmitry Salita joins, more

Episode 313

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a reaction to Claressa Shields’ dominant victory over Lani Daniels (1:41), discussing Shields' star status and debating who she should fight next (06…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Rory MacDonald, Jailton Almeida, Tatsuro Taira, Fernand Lopez, Shadasia Green, more

Episode 312

Ariel Helwani and The Boys in the Back kick things off with updates on Ben Askren and Robert Whittaker, as well as hitting all the latest news and notes (05:54).

Tatsuro Taira is the first guest and j…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ric Flair, Jiri Prochazka, Petr Yan, Lerone Murphy, Steven Nguyen, weekend recap

Episode 311

Ariel Helwani is back in your life and begins with a deep dive into the career and life of Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. Then, the crew joins to help recap the weekend in combat sports (02:01).

Wrestling…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Tom Aspinall's reign begins, UFC Abu Dhabi preview, Hulk Hogan remembered, Ali Act amendments | The Craic

Episode 310

Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to discuss the latest in combat sports, beginning with a reflection on the legacy of the late Hulk Hogan (06:46).

They then dive into Tom Aspinall vs. Ciry…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

UFC Abu Dhabi preview, Ariel Helwani joins to talk Hulk Hogan's legacy, P4P MMA nicknames, more | The Boys in the Back

Episode 309

The Boys in the Back start the show by acknowledging Terry ‘Hulk Hogan’ Bollea, who died earlier in the day at 71 years old (00:34).

Then, they break down UFC Abu Dhabi from all angles, starting with …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago