John Danaher stopped by the podcast to talk about his philosophy, teaching jiu jitsu, life in New York City, what it means to train and be a coach, modern vs. traditional techniques, Gordon Ryan and Jon Jones, and much more. John Danaher is a US-born New Zealand martial artist. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts (MMA) instructor and coach. Danaher is widely regarded as one of the best instructors and coaches in both. Danaher holds a 6th-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu un...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Ayo Kimathi stopped by the Las Vegas studio to discuss his views on race, Malcolm X, Black identity, the feminization of Black men, interracial relationships, hip hop culture, and much more. Ayo Kimathi is an American Black nationalist, author, and international lecturer. He spent his early life in Southeast Washington, D.C., where he became interested in Black history and racial politics. 00:00 Introduction00:44 Perspectives on Race and Survival03:46 Race Mixing and Cultural Identity07:41 Impac...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 47
On a special episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Jake Shields has Arthur Kwon Lee stop by the Vegas studio to chat with comedian @LeonardaisFunny Leonarda talks about everything from free speech, feminism, Orthodox Christianity, Albania, being a female comedian, working with Alex Jones, and her joke that enraged all of India. Leonarda Jonie is one of the most controversial voices in stand-up comedy today. Known for her unapologetic takes on life, culture, and society, Leonarda is unafraid to ch...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 46
00:00 Introduction 00:58 Fighting Strategies and Experiences 03:11 Bare Knuckle and Boxing Insights 05:06 Training and Sparring Mindset 07:03 Reflecting on Career and Weight Classes 13:39 Bare Knuckle Fighting Techniques 16:28 Transitioning Between Fighting Styles 18:58 Managing Life and Fighting Balance 22:39 Promotions and Business Ventures 26:37 Commentating and In-Ring Altercations 30:13 Drug Testing and Fight Preparations 37:12 Fight Recap: The Intense Battle 39:13 Early Fighting Days: High...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Alex Stein stopped by the Vegas Fight Back Podcast studio to talk the Middle East, fighting, covid, comedy, his background, corporate influence, the cartels, his life philosophy and much more. 00:00 Intro 01:01 Political Correctness and Anti-Semitism 01:35 Middle East Conflict 02:29 American Involvement in Foreign Conflicts 07:50 Personal Stories and Career Background 10:51 Fighting and Training Stories 12:41 Wrestling and Regrets 21:57 Viral Moments and Social Commentary 26:04 Medical Community...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Alexey Molchanov stopped by the Vegas Fight Back Podcast studio to explain to Jake the fascinating world of freediving, his world records, his family background in the sport, being a Russian athlete in the modern political climate, and much more. Alexey Molchanov is a Russian champion freediver, multiple world champion (AIDA and CMAS), world record holder, and freediving promoter. He is also president of the "Freediving Federation" association, head of freediving school named in honor of Natalia...
Jan 13, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Comedian Owen Benjamin stopped back by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about censorship on X, Alex Jones, identity politics, race, conspiracy theories, admitting when you're wrong, the UFC, pandas, and much more. 00:00 Intro 01:58 Race and Identity Politics 05:53 Personal Stories and Humor 09:33 Cultural Commentary and Social Issues 20:22 Reflections on Free Speech and Hypocrisy 31:20 Accents and Cultural Identity 31:52 Opinions on Indian Culture 32:54 Riffing and Male Bonding 34:04 Cultural Di...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Rampage Jackson stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk fighting, his career, gym experiences, women, culture, fame, dating, and much more. #mma #ufc #rampagejackson 00:00 Intro 00:25 Transition from Fighting to Acting 01:49 Early Fight Career and Nickname Origins 02:54 Iconic Fights and Techniques 03:50 Fame and Reality TV Experiences 08:48 Challenges of Cutting Weight 14:36 Health Issues and Alternative Treatments 20:41 Cultural Reflections and Personal Growth 24:27 Systemic Issues and His...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Farha Khalidi ( @thefarhakhalidi ) stopped by the podcast to talk about men, OnlyFans, women's voting rights, feminism, vegetarianism, abortion, and much more. You can find her TikTok here: / farhakhalidi 00:00 Intro 00:26 Discussing OnlyFans 01:44 Impact of OnlyFans on Personal Life 02:36 Debate on Bullying and Social Stigma 06:06 Comparing OnlyFans to Other “Sex Work” 09:16 Men's Perception of OnlyFans 10:28 Financial Envy and Gender Dynamics 12:57 Moral and Societal Implications 16:00 Perso...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The duo of Fresh and Fit, Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes, stopped by the Vegas Fight Back podcast studio to discuss dating, self-improvement, the role of women in society, censorship on social media, the healthcare system, the importance of loyalty, and much more. You can find their podcast on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/freshandfit 00:00 Intro 00:46 The Origin of Fresh and Fit Podcast 02:57 Expanding Beyond Dating Content 03:39 The Harsh Realities of Modern Dating 07:00 The Importance of Self-...
Dec 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The leader of Patriot Front, Thomas Rousseau, stopped by the Vegas studio to discuss the fed accusations against them, what they believe as an organization, their motivations, ethnicity and race, nationalism, foreign policy, their charity and community outreach, and much more. You can find more information about the organization at their website: https://patriotfront.us/ Patriot Front Updates Telegram: https://t.me/PatriotFrontUpdates 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Addressing the Fed Accusations 01:54...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 54 min
Sean O'Malley and Tim Welch stopped by the Las Vegas studio to talk training, rivalries, the importance of coaches, upcoming fights, how to balance real life with fighting, boxing vs MMA, and much more. Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timwelchmt Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugasean 00:00 Intro 00:26 Becoming a Fan: From Skepticism to Respect 01:26 Early Training Days and Challenges 02:48 The Reality of Fighting and Training 08:27 Building a Successful Career Outside ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Tommy Sotomayor stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about black culture, political correctness, media influence, abortion in the black community, family values, the rise of cancel culture, and much more. Tommy is an American radio and internet talk show host, online personality, conservative political commentator, men's rights activist, and film producer. He is currently banned on YouTube for his controversial opinions. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Black Culture and Fatherlessness 02:22 Molestation...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Belal Muhammad stopped by the Fight Back podcast studio in Vegas to talk about his recent fights, his heritage, what's happening in Palestine, pressures of being a fighter, his faith, mental prep, and much more. Belal Muhammad (born July 9, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion. He is currently #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rank...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Ari Shaffir stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about his comedy, online hate, the art of trolling, the UFC, traveling to different cultures, politics, ayahuasca, and much more. Ari David Shaffir is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, and producer. He produces and hosts the Skeptic Tank podcast, as well as the new travel podcast You Be Trippin’. He also co-hosts the podcast Punch Drunk Sports with Jayson Thibault and Sam Tripoli, and is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience. 00...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Jorge Masvidal stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to discuss his training and influences, personal beefs, Donald Trump, the dynamics of a gym, his legal issues, fighting overseas, his future plans, and much more. Jorge Luis Masvidal (born November 12, 1984) is an American professional boxer and former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions. Masvidal has fought professionally for over 20 years, much of which was in the UFC. He holds the recor...
Dec 02, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
David Duke stopped by the Vegas podcast studio, to discuss Zionism, the Chabad Lubavitch cult, Antifa, a free Palestine, media bias, the war in Ukraine, Jesus vs Judaism, U.S. foreign policy, racial nationalism, and much more. David Ernest Duke (born July 1, 1950) is an American politician, writer, and professor who ran for U.S. President as a Democrat in 1988, and was elected to Louisiana House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992 as a member of the Republican Party. He also ran competitive cam...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This week on the Fight Back Podcast, Arthur Kwon Lee stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about Judo, his love of art, Marina Abramavic, Conservative Inc, red pill influencers, different types of Asians, being banned on Twitter repeatedly, and much more. Arthur Kwon Lee is a Korean American visual artist born in Washington, DC. He is best known for capturing archetypal imagery through a combination of historical figures and cultural mythologies across the globe - his paintings can be described as...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 41 min
This week on the Fight Back Podcast, Jake interviews Sneako in Miami, where they discuss Twitter, Trump’s election victory, MMA fighters, the future of streaming and media, their political views, the dark side of gambling, Rabbi Shmuley, and much more. Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, better known online as Sneako, is an American internet personality and streamer. Through his main channel "SNEAKO" and second channel "SHNEAKO" on YouTube, Sneako amassed over 2,000,000 subscribers, up until his termina...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Living legend Royce Gracie stopped by the Fight Back Vegas studio to talk about the early days of the UFC, his family's Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the pressure of his family name, how MMA has evolved, where the future of the sport is going, and much more. Royce Gracie is a Brazilian retired professional MMA fighter, who gained massive fame from his success in the UFC. He is a member of the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family, a UFC Hall of Famer, and is considered to be one of the most influential figur...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Eddie Liger Smith stopped by the Fight Back Podcast studio in Vegas to talk about Communism, Palestine, the 1st and 2nd Amendment, AIPAC, drug addiction, America First, the border, and much more. Edward Liger Smith is an American Political Scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela and China. He’s one of the founding members of the American Communist Party, where he leads the party's program in fitness and nutrition. Eddie was formerly a wrestling c...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Long time friend of Jake, Eddie Bravo, stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about the election, Jiu Jitsu, his gym, flat Earth, lost cities, the deep state, and much more. Eddie Bravo is an American martial arts instructor, podcaster, stand-up comedian, and musician. After earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003, Bravo began teaching his own self-developed style of jiu-jitsu and founded 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. 0:00 Intro 0:09 Old Friends 2:57 Jake’s First Fight 3:38 Dana White and Free...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min
On a special pre-election episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Dan Bilzerian stopped by the studio to help interview Royce White about his election for U.S. Senate, the post World War 2 order, foreign aid, globalization, the Bible, falling birth rates, and much more. Royce Alexander White (born April 10, 1991) is an American political candidate and former professional basketball player - selected in the first round by the Houston Rockets in 2012. He is the Republican nominee in the 2024 United Sta...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Alex Rosen stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about his background, the conspiracy Pizzagate, how he catches predators, censorship, AIPAC, Donald Trump, and much more. Alex Rosen, also known under his online alias Chet Goldstein, is the founder of Houston-based vigilante organization Predator Poachers, which conducts sting operations on adults who seek sexual activities with minors. By 2023, the organization has claimed responsibility for arrests in 46 U.S. states and convictions in 33. 0:00 Ti...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Owen Benjamin stopped by the studio to discuss everything from Hollywood, his farm in Idaho, the comedy scene and his upcoming special, Twitter, raising kids, and more. Owen is a comedian, former Hollywood actor, and internet personality. "From Upstate New York, to Hollywood, to the countryside of Idaho, Owen Benjamin has been on quite the journey. Known as many names including the ‘Big Bear’ and ‘Bard King of Beartaria’, Owen leads an inspiring life of truth and adventure." Owen on Twitter: htt...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Jake Shields stopped by Jimmy Dore's studio in Los Angeles, where they discussed medicare for all, the election, Elon Musk, Jimmy's career and influences, and much more. James Patrick Anthony Dore (born July 26, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, political commentator, podcaster and YouTube personality. He is the host of The Jimmy Dore Show, a comedic political talk show on YouTube. Jimmy's YouTube: @thejimmydoreshow Jimmy's Twitter: x.com/jimmy_dore 0:00 Intro 0:18 Everyone Loves Jimmy 3...
Oct 24, 2024•58 min
Paul Costa stopped by the studio to talk his MMA career, life in Brazil, learning English, and lots more. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Paulo's Twitter: https://x.com/BorrachinhaMMA #mma #brazil #podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-back-with-jake-shields--6780121/support ....
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Sulaiman Ahmed stopped by the studio to talk October 7th, a two State solution, immigration, free speech, feminism, and much more. Sulaiman Ahmed is an academic researcher, teacher and writer in the fields of Islamic Theology and Philosophy. Sulaiman's Twitter: https://x.com/ShaykhSulaiman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-back-with-jake-shields--6780121/support ....
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Dave Smith stopped by the Fight Back studio in Vegas to talk the Election, Nick Fuentes, Rabbi Shumley, Lebanon, Ron Paul, and much more. Dave Smith (born April 20, 1983) is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, and libertarian political commentator. Smith is a member of the Mises Caucus of the Libertarian Party, and hosts the libertarian podcast "Part of the Problem" Dave's Twitter: https://x.com/ComicDaveSmith Dave's YouTube: @PartOfTheProblem 0:00 Intro 0:19 Who Controls Who? 3:04 Nick ...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 36 min
890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 watching now Premiere in progress. Started 20 minutes ago #gordonryan #bjj #brazilianjujitsu King of BJJ Gordon Ryan stopped by to talk about his journey to becoming the First Jiu Jitsu Multi-Millionaire. Gordon Ryan (born July 8, 1995) is an American submission wrestler and third-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt considered by many to be the greatest no–gi grappler of all time due to his many accomplishments. Ryan is a seven-time ADCC Submission wr...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
