Podcast Episodes

Fight Study 5 – UFC 230

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Episode 5

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Daniel Cormier becomes the first double UFC champion to have defended both belts; Derrick Lewis has knock knees which makes him easy to takedown; Jacare has a bit more gas than Chris Weidman who tend…

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Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

FS 4 – What If MMA: No Gloves PLUS Headbutts Pt. 2

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Episode 4

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What would modern MMA look like if we took away the gloves and brought back the headbutts?

We make a great case why the headbutt becomes the great equalizer, especially for shorter fighters. And gives…

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Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

FS 3 – What If MMA: No Gloves Pt. 1

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Episode 3

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Sam and Paul break down every detail of what modern MMA would look like if we took away the gloves. And you might be surprised at some of our conclusions. First of all, no, it wouldn't change that qu…

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Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

4 – How to Think about Politics

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Episode 4

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The Southpaw Guide to Thinking about Politics:

As a martial artist, as a principled person, as an honorable person, how should I think about politics?How politics should be downstream from your princi…

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Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

3 – Political Debate Fight Camp

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Episode 3

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Topics Discussed

What the point of political debates are: what it can and can't doBringing back PWNAGEHow WWE predicted everythingGolden handcuffs: money in politicsHow to train for a political debate…

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Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Fight Study 2 – WTF Happened to Renan Barao

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Episode 2

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A meta-meta-study of the career and fighting style of Renan Barao, and while we're at it, we talk TJ Dillashaw, Anthony Pettis, and Jose Aldo. Plus jokes!

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Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Fight Study 1 – UFC 229

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Episode 1

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There's some legitimately serious breakdowns in here, with some insights you won't find anywhere else. And mixed-martial-artsed in are some not-so-serious commentary, analogies to video games, pro wr…

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Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

2 – They Live, We Sleep, Love Naps, Stay Woke

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Episode 2

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S & P go meta again, as they discuss this iconic fight scene from They Live, and how it's an allegory for the allegory of the cave. And if that wasn't enough, how pro-wrestling predicted everything, …

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Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

1 – Exit Night, Enter Light

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Episode 1

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On the very first episode of Southpaw, Sam & Paul go quickly from small talk, to medium talk, to deep talk, to post-talk. Elevating podcasting from the darkness to meet the light! 

Please support the…

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Published on 6 years, 11 months ago