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Champ and The Tramp

Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathewsanchor.fm
UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar and MTV Personality Roger Mathews come together in their man cave every week touching on real life issues, current events, MMA discussion, Reality TV, fatherhood, dating, guests and so much more.

Episodes

Roger Passes The Buck | Episode #69 | Champ and The Tramp

PThis week on @Champandthetramp Frankie and Roger chop it up in the CATT room and just have a good bro out session. The touch on a wide array of subjects. Roger addresses Frankies breathing issues into the mic,they talk about Brendan Schaub’s podcast and how people told Frankie that Schaub was talking shit but in reality he wasn’t and that’s why you always gotta do your own digging and research. The boys talk about their experience with adderall and how intense a drug it is especially to someone...

Mar 19, 20211 hr

Pat "shoreSHOT" Whelan & JBOOGIE | Episode #68 | Champ and The Tramp

On today’s episode of @Trampandthechamp the boys are excited to welcome to the show @jboogieonthetrack and @shorestruly - two local highly underrated musical talents. @shorestruly actually wrote and is the lyricist to our very own podcast intro that everyone loves. We dug back in the crates for this one talking about who inspires them as artists, what formed their love for music and how their roots here at the Jersey Shore has impacted them from an artist standpoint. Both @shorestruly and @jboog...

Mar 11, 20212 hr 5 min

Larry Hagner | Episode #67 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on @champandthetramp we welcome Larry Hagner to the show. Larry is the soul host of @thedadedge podcast and creator or The Good Dad Project as well as the author of numerous books. This was a first for Frankie and Roger, dedicating an entire episode to fatherhood and digging deep into what motivates us as dads as well as the thing’s we struggle with. Larry flew in from St. Louis just to do our show and even brought along his own videographer to capture our back and forth banter and upl...

Mar 05, 20213 hr 37 min

Tom DeBlass | Episode #66 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on @Champandthetramp we have on the BJJ legend @Tomdeblass . Tom is a 3x ADCC trials champion, a 2x No Gi World Champion and a 2x Pam Am champion as well as having fought in both UFC and Bellator MMA fight promotions. Tom hails from Forked River NJ where he runs his extremely successful BJJ school called Ocean County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after eating his black belt under the tutelage of @Ricardoalmeidabjj . Tom is very well respected in the BJJ world and has taught some of the greats su...

Feb 28, 20213 hr 55 min

Mike Dolce | Episode #65 | Champ and The Tramp

On today’s @champandthetramp Frankie and Roger welcome 4x MMA trainer of the year @thedolcediet . Mike is a native of Belmar, NJ and brings a real passion to the fitness industry both from a nutritional standpoint as a published author and as the creator of the Dolce diet. Mikes website Thedolcediet.com offers a full spectrum of nutritional tips, on line coaching and customized workouts from everyone to your average joe to elite legal athletes. Mike has trained some well known MMA fighters such ...

Feb 16, 20212 hr 30 min

Frankie Talks Sandhagen Fight | Episode #64 | Champ and The Tramp

On today’s @Champandthetramp I sit down with @frankieedgar to discuss his fight with Cory Sandhagen and the obviously devastating outcome. Not an enjoyable or easy interview to do but one we knew we must have to answer questions that inevitably needed to be asked. This one is short and sweet guys. A no nonsense impromptu interview with the The Answer himself who’s always humble in victory and in defeat. Fight fans everywhere will want to tune in for this one. What is the future for @frankieedgar...

Feb 10, 202130 min

Jim Miller | Episode #63 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on @champandthetramp the boys have @ufc lightweight legend @jimmiller_155 on the show. Jim and Frankie go way back and both bring that NJ warrior spirit into the ring every time they fight. This is a great interview guys, fight fans you wanna catch this one. Frankie and Jim start out the show by talking about their fight way back in 2006 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Many people don’t even know that fight happened, but Frankie got the call up to the UFC shortly after their bout a...

Jan 28, 20212 hr 34 min

Steve Rivera | Episode #62 | Champ and The Tramp

Today the boys sat down with Steve Rivera, owner of @elitewrestleingnj and long time friend/ corner man of @frankieedgar. Steve has had an interesting life to say the least. As a NJ native he was an elite wrestler as a youth and founded @elitewrestleingnj in 1993 after is college wrestling days ended. This allowed him to mentor both high school and college athletes and made state and national champs out of many of them. Steve talks about his transition into MMA and how Frankie was really his fir...

Jan 20, 20212 hr 39 min

Ricardo Almeida | Episode #61 | Champ and The Tramp

On today’s episode of @champandthetramp we had in none other than the legendary @ricardoalmeidabjj owner of the world renowned @rabjjacademy . Ricardo has a great story, one build on determination and taking chances. He was born in NJ but moved to Brazil as a youth and it was there he fell in love with BJJ and eventually brought it state side along with his mentor @renzograciebjj . Many BJJ and MMA champs would not be the fighters they are today without the tutelage of Ricardo. He’s an absolute ...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 19 min

Nick Santonastasso | Episode #60 | Champ and The Tramp

Came in on a Sunday to record with none other than the legendary @nicksantonastasso ! Our boy and Ocean county NJ native Nick was in town for the holidays and we weren’t letting him leave without blessing our couch with a visit. Nick has an epic story that no one should miss out on hearing. Inspiring would not even be a bold enough word to describe what this man has been through and how he has prospered and failed only to pick himself up and build himself back bigger than before. Don’t miss this...

Jan 05, 20211 hr 12 min

Frankie Perez & Jesse Holt | Episode #59 | Champ and The Tramp

On today’s podcast which went live on 12-23-20, we brought in everyone’s favorite guests @jesseholt7 and @teamfrankieperez. The fans love these guys and they never disappoint with their rabbit hole theories. This is the third time we’ve had them on the show Roger nicknamed this podcast the Rabbit Hole Trilogies. Nothing but respect for these two guys. Jesse is a 101 Airborne Combat wounded vet who gave us all the platform to speak freely and exercise our first amendment rights so he always has a...

Dec 31, 20203 hr 34 min

2020 Year End Q&A | Episode #58 | Champ and The Tramp

On today’s @champandthetramp Frankie and Roger go live for the first time ever and field questions from our friends and followers. This was a first for us but certainly won’t be the last time we interact with our listeners. As always, thanks so much for the love and support !! #Champandthetramp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 20202 hr 50 min

Sean Brady | Episode #57 | Champ and The Tramp

Today on @Champ and The Tramp , the boys sat down with UFC welterweight @seanbradymma . Sean is a Philly native and has made a real name for himself already in the UFC with 3 dominant performances and a boisterous 13-0 undefeated record. Sean is humble outside of the octagon but inside the ring he’s merciless on his opponent’s and plans on once again showcasing his skill set against Jake Matthews @ufc 259 on March 6. A win over Jake will put Sean in position to fight ranked top 10 welterweights....

Dec 16, 20201 hr 9 min

Dani O'Donnell of Trident Security Solutions | Episode #56 | Champ and The Tramp

On today’s @champandthetramp podcast the boys had Dani O’Donnell who is head of operations for Trident Security Systems. This veteran owned elite team of specialists and retired navy seals do high risk mitigation and security all over he US and foreign countries. They are a highly experienced team and Dani comes on the show to talk about some of their areas of operations and what they offer as well as some stories about some of the security details they have done. We enjoyed having Dani on and h...

Dec 10, 20201 hr 29 min

Ian Smith of Atilis Gym, Bellmawr, NJ | Episode 55 | Champ and The Tramp

Today on @champandthetramp we were honored to have @iansmithfitness on the show, co owner of @atilisgymbellmawr to talk about his ongoing criminal case with the State of NJ. Ian is no stranger to controversy and he’s becoming more of a household name as many of you have seen him featured on many main steam news outlets including 7 appearances on @tuckercarlsontonight . Ian’s story is an interesting one for sure and we covered many things you haven’t heard him discuss yet in this nearly two and a...

Dec 02, 20202 hr 25 min

Mickey Gall | Episode #54 | Champ and The Tramp

Got a good one for you today everyone ! This week on @champandthetramp we have New Jersey’s @Mickeygall on the show. Mickey came bearing gifts and beer so he went to the top of our list of favorite guests right out the gate. Tune in and give us a listen everyone. Mickey has a lot to say and a bright future in the welterweight division of @ufc . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 20202 hr 36 min

Politics Free Edition | Episode #53 | Champ and The Tramp

Today on @champandthetramp Roger and Frankie have an off the cuff CATT room discussion with eachother about Frankies day to day training and everyday life. Their guest for today’s podcast was exposed to Covid 19 so they rescheduled and took the oportunity just to get back to where it all started and bro out with eachother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 20201 hr 3 min

Election Follow Up | Episode #52 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on @champandthetramp Roger and Frankie sit down to discuss the 2020 Presidential election. They discuss the current political climate in America and weigh in on where they stand and what their values and concerns are. No one can say as an American right now they don’t have concerns or interests that have them feeling stressed and concerned for the future especially the future of our children. #Champandthetramp Show page: https://www.instagram.com/champandthetramp Frankie: https://www.i...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 29 min

2020 Election Special | Episode #51 | Champ and The Tramp

Today on @ChampandtheTramp Frankie and Roger sit down to discuss the 2020 presidential election and how today being Election Day is such a pivotal time for our country. For the first time ever the boys get into their personal and policy reasons and how it pertains to their pick for the president of the United States of America. Check it out guys and please don’t forget to share, like and subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 20201 hr 3 min

Sijara “Sarj” Eubanks | Episode #50 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on @champandthetramp Frankie and Roger sit down with Sijara “Sarj” Eubanks, who is currently ranked #15 in the @UFC women’s bantamweight. She discusses looking to break her way into the top ten before the end of the year and her life prior as a heavy teen who turned to BJJ to lose weight, before setting her up for her future in MMA. Sijara also opens up about her new baby, who she recently welcomed with her partner and her experience on Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter. Her story of h...

Oct 30, 20201 hr 17 min

Jamie Giovinazzo ECB | Episode #49 | Champ and The Tramp

Today on Champ and The Tramp the boys have Jamie Giovinazzo back in to talk about his rise to the top of the culinary food prep world. There is no company bigger or better than EAT CLEAN BRO and Jamie explains his formula for success which is a surprisingly basic one. Tune in guys and check this episode out. Especially young entrepreneurs out there. Jamie has a very no-nonsense yet brutally honest way of defining his success and failures. We love this guy and he’s always welcome to grace our cou...

Oct 26, 20202 hr 16 min

Todd Frazier | Episode #48 | Champ and The Tramp

Today on Champ and The Tramp we have long-time friend and Toms River native Todd Frazier back on and the Toddfather never disappoints. He talks about his recent move back to the Mets and his now infamous inning on the mound a truly once in a lifetime experience. Todd keeps it light and comical as always and they beat up Roger pretty good over a little Whoopi Pie joke. Apparently, Whoopi pies are only a Maine thing. Who knew? #ChampandtheTramp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Oct 20, 20202 hr 33 minEp. 48

Frankie Returns From Colombia | Episode #47 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on Champ and The Tramp, Frankie returns from Colombia where he and his wife Renee underwent stem cell treatments to address injuries Frankie has sustained over the years caused by his fighting career. His wife Renee did stem cell IV therapy to treat her ongoing battle with Lymes disease. We talk in-depth about his trip and what it was like @bioxcellorator_ medical center as well as what it was like being some of the first people allowed into Columbia after the Covid 19 travel ban was l...

Oct 16, 20201 hr 6 min

Eddie Alvarez | Episode #46 | Champ and The Tramp

Today the boys sit down with Eddie Alvarez in the CATT room. Eddie and Frankie pranked Roger on this episode pretty good. Tune in to see how and get an inside look at this former champion's story both inside and outside the octagon. Eddie is a former multiple time lightweight world champion in the UFC and Bellator promotions. Eddie started his career in boxing but quickly transitioned into MMA where his career began at the promotion Bodog then moving on the EliteXC and then Dream in Japan before...

Oct 05, 20202 hr 40 min

The Infamous Island Podcast Boys | Episode #45 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on Champ and The Tramp the boys are excited to have in the boys from The Island Podcast. JBuddle, Fran, and Ant had us on their podcast before we got ours up and going and these boys are just a lot of fun. These Philly boys love to booze, crack jokes, and chase women. It was an honor to have them on our show this time and they wasted no time in cracking open beers and letting Fern embarrass himself. Don’t miss this one guys. Lots of laughs and please help us out and share, like, and su...

Sep 28, 20203 hr 59 min

Danny Clinch | Episode #44 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on Champ and The Tramp Roger and Frankie welcome Danny Clinch (@dannybones64) the CATT room to discuss his lifelong passion for photography, specifically photographing famous music artists. There are very few legendary rockstars/ rappers that Danny has not captured on print and they can be seen in a number of books he has published over the years. Danny has always had a passion for music and has performed with numerous bands over the years as well as in his own band The Tangier’s Blues...

Sep 21, 20202 hr 31 min

Kevin Malast | Episode #43 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on Champ and The Tramp the boys sit down with Rutgers University alum and former NFL linebacker Kevin Malast. Kevin now works with pro athletes from every platform at Malka Sports. Kevin works hand and hand with athletes with offices on the east coast and west coast as a talent agency who offer a media platform to both retired and current athletes. Check this feel-good episode out guys. Had a blast with this guy.@Kevinmalast @malkasports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Sep 14, 20202 hr 14 min

Nick Rodriguez | Episode #42 | Champ and The Tramp

This week on Champ and The Tramp the boys sit down with the young BJJ assassin Nicky Rodriguez and talk about his career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and what his plans are for his future and the future of his sport. He talks about the impact COVID 19 has had on his training and affected tournaments this year. The future is bright for this young warrior.

Sep 08, 20201 hr 14 min

Scotty Cranmer | Episode #41 | Champ and The Tramp

Another great episode this week guys on Champ and The Tramp the boys sit down with Scotty Cranmer for a very personal interview about his illustrious career in BMX as well as horrendous 2016 accident which nearly took his life. Scotty is a Jackson NJ native and talks in-depth about his rise to fame from an early child. As early as 9 years old Scotty was riding in exhibition shows at NBA arenas. Tune in and check this one out guys! Please share, like, and subscribe! It helps us out so much! Thank...

Aug 28, 20202 hr 30 min