Episodes

  • Eric Bischoff, Dave Allen, Paulie Malignaggi, Costello van Steenis x Johnny Eblen Faceoff, Karate Combat President Asim Zaidi, On The Nose, news & notes
    May 6 2026

    Ariel Helwani begins the show by honoring media mogul and WCW owner Ted Turner, who passed away Wednesday (10:02).

    Eric Bischoff joins to celebrate Turner, talking about his impact on the wrestling industry, stories from their time running WCW together, fallout from the Time Warner merger, and more (17:59).

    Ariel and The Boys in the Back discuss UFC 328, including Khamzat Chimaev releasing sparring footage with Sean Strickland, new trash talk from both sides, and Strickland’s brewing feud with Josh Hokit, then touch on Ciryl Gane’s recent comments about Tom Aspinall, Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria flying to see President Trump at the White House, and more (38:25).

    Heavyweight boxer Dave Allen previews his upcoming bout against Filip Hrgovic, also speaking about his love of American sitcoms, getting into the management game, Conor Benn leaving Matchroom, Zuffa Boxing’s entry into the sport, and more (57:57).

    Johnny Eblen joins to discuss his training sessions with Sean Strickland, before PFL middleweight champion Costello van Steenis joins for their virtual face-to-face, ramping up the intensity before their massive rematch in July (1:35:29).

    Karate Combat President Asim Zaidi addresses recent criticism the promotion has received, giving details about the brawls involving the Pitbull brothers, Winged C pretending to be blind and walking onto the mat, Larissa Pacheco being matched against an inexperienced fighter, fighters claiming the promotion didn’t pay them, and more (2:04:50).

    Paulie Malignaggi is back ahead of his next bare-knuckle bout, discussing damage he suffered in his last fight, the Ali Revival Act and the recent Senate committee hearing on the bill, the state of the sport of boxing, and more (2:32:19).

    The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll join Ariel to react to the White House main and co-main event fighters visiting President Trump, Sean Strickland’s media day comments, and more (3:04:43).

    After answering your On The Nose questions (3:27:14), the show ends with your Super Chats (4:05:45).

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    4 hrs and 19 mins
  • Ariel Helwani's worst interview ever, David Benavidez, Daniel Dubois, Luke Rockhold, Tatsuro Taira, news and notes
    May 5 2026

    Ariel Helwani is joined by the Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll to react to UFC Baku announcements, easter eggs in the new EA Sports UFC 6 trailer, and more (07:34).

    Tatsuro Taira joins the show ahead of his UFC flyweight title fight against Joshua Van at UFC 328, talking about the fight being delayed due to an injury to Van, potentially becoming the first Japanese UFC champion, being inspired by Naoya Inoue’s win over Junto Nakatani, wanting to fight Alexandre Pantoja and Kyoji Horiguchi, and more (12:05).

    In an awkward interview, Daniel Dubois quickly previews his upcoming WBO heavyweight title fight against Fabio Wardley, before storming off (32:49).

    Luke Rockhold returns, discussing his involvement with Santo Studio, training sessions with Khamzat Chimaev, Chimaev’s demeanor in light of Sean Strickland’s trash talk, not liking Strickland’s gym etiquette, wanting to face Michael Bisping at a RAF event, and more (1:30:18).

    Unified cruiserweight champion David Benavidez is back on the heels of his massive knockout of Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez, breaking down the win, his place in the P4P rankings, having no interest in the Zuffa Boxing belts, still being willing to fight Canelo Alvarez, wanting to go back to light heavyweight to face Dmitry Bivol, pressing pause on any heavyweight talks, and more (2:32:08).

    Ariel wraps up with your Super Chats (3:05:58).

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    2 hrs and 41 mins
  • The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | Shocking New Day departure and TKO era implications, Backlash predictions, more
    May 5 2026

    Solomonster is back with thoughts on the unceremonious WWE departures of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, reports of TKO asking to restructure their deals, and why leaving is the best thing that could happen (4:19).

    Plus, thoughts on additional WWE releases including JC Mateo and Tonga Loa (26:34).

    Next, WWE Backlash preview and predictions, including John Cena teasing something “epic,” and an update on why Roman Reigns was suddenly pulled from Raw dates in June (31:55).

    This week, a social media “story” about AEW and Warner Brothers Discovery was treated as gospel, but it wasn't anything we didn’t already know and you should be skeptical about it (55:12).

    Then, news on Dynamite notching its highest domestic attendance in two years, where things stand for the Double or Nothing card, and a medical update on Kota Ibushi (1:03:39).

    The show closes with some listener Q&A and a scary health update on Chelsea Green, who was treated for a heart condition and is now on the mend (1:08:31).

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Chael Sonnen, Quillan Salkilld, Frank Warren, massive weekend recap, news and notes
    May 4 2026

    Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with one of Saturday’s big winners, UFC lightweight prospect Quillan Salkilld, discussing his massive knockout of Beneil Dariush, his growing fan base and social media following, his mustache, his callout of Mateusz Gamrot, and more (05:01).

    Old friend Chael Sonnen is back to chat with Ariel about the UFC’s welterweight title picture, a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, his beef with Jorge Masvidal, the escalating trash talk between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev, and more (47:36).

    Queensberry Promotions’ Frank Warren returns to talk all things boxing, including David Benavidez’s big win, Fabio Wardley’s title defense against Daniel Dubois, Moses Itauma’s next fight moving from July to August, his relationship with Turki Alalshikh, Zuffa Boxing’s first few shows, the Ali Revival Act passing through Congress, talks of Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua on Netflix, and more (1:42:13).

    Ariel is joined by The Boys in the Back and Petesy Carroll to recap a busy combat sports weekend, touching on the continued back-and-forth between Strickland and Chimaev, the latest White House card updates, Tom Aspinall’s road back to the cage, and more (2:23:30).

    Ariel closes the show with your Super Chats (3:43:57).

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    3 hrs and 59 mins
  • Inside Boxing | David Benavidez destroys Zurdo Ramirez; Dmitry Bivol or Jai Opetaia next?
    May 4 2026

    Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show reacting to David Benavidez’s unreal knockout of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez to capture the unified cruiserweight championship (03:58).

    With the win, Benavidez stamped himself as one of the bonafide stars of the sport and could carry the 'Face of Boxing' moniker. Could Dmitry Bivol, Jai Opetaia, or even a run at heavyweight be next (22:00)?

    The undercard delivered as well with four scintillating fights, from Jaime Munguia’s win over Armando Resendiz, to an all out brawl between Ismael Flores and Isaac Lucero. Oscar Duarte had an up-and-down performance vs. Angel Fierro as well (46:31).

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    54 mins
  • Sean Strickland's trash talk going too far? Khamzat Chimaev responds to threats | The Craic
    May 1 2026

    The Craic is back with Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes at the helm.

    Sean Strickland is back in the headlines with controversial trash talk aimed at upcoming opponent and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. The trio break down the impact his latest tirade is having on the perception of MMA (4:18).

    Another fight potentially on the horizon is Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry. Does Garry’s style present real problems for Makhachev (40:45)?

    Welterweights take center stage at this weekend’s UFC Perth card, where Jack Della Maddalena faces Carlos Prates in a potential firefight, but will the lads be tuning in for the early start (46:19)?

    After spotlighting Ben Fowlkes’ latest Uncrowned piece on Sonny Liston (1:03:15), they close the show by getting to your Super Chats (01:12:23).

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Inside Boxing | David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez preview and picks, Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani final thoughts
    Apr 30 2026

    David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez is here! Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri open the show breaking down the cruiserweight title fight, both men's chances, how much of a star Benavidez could be if he wins and gets Dmitry Bivol next (08:04).

    The undercard is loaded as well, with a 168-pound title fight between champion Armando Resendiz and Jaime Munguia, and a can’t-miss fight between Oscar Duarte and Angel Fierro (40:06).

    Finally, we are one day closer to Naoya Inoue putting all his titles on the line vs. fellow countryman Junto Nakatani in the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. Dan and Chris give their final thoughts on the fight (45:04).

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    50 mins
  • Where does Michael Morales fit into all this? UFC Perth & boxing previews, more | The Boys in the Back | April 30, 2026
    Apr 30 2026

    The Boys in the Back start the show, as usual, with a reading of five-star podcast reviews (01:32), before hitting some news & notes (13:59).

    Then, they break down the UFC's welterweight title picture (15:55), including a preview of UFC Perth (30:55).

    After touching on this weekend's major boxing action and PFL (1:01:33), they make picks (1:10:52) and deliver their P4P nightmare scenarios (1:14:34).

    The Boys end the show by listening to your voicemails (2:01:14) and answering your Super Chats (2:49:54).

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    2 hrs and 59 mins