A couple of podcast favorites join us for a fantastic new episode. Stick around until the end for a very special announcement about next week's episode. First up: Cortney Casey. Set to fight in the Fight Pass headliner slot at UFC 211, Cortney caught up with us to discuss a variety of topics around the world of MMA. She's always a great guest, and this time was no different. Then, my friend Kevin joins me for a brand new Coast To Coast. We hit on some news and notes from around the world of spor...
Apr 26, 2017•1 hr 44 min
Super dense content episode with a pair of great guests. This one has something for the MMA fan and the TV enthusiast alike. I am both. First, Shaun Al-Shatti talks all things MMA - UFC on FOX, upcoming cards, MMA media and headlines galore. Fun and informative. Hooray!! Then, Nate helps me break down the Season 3 Premier of TV's bets drama, The Leftovers. If you haven't caught up... you may want to skip this interview. Also... catch up. Like now... Enjoy!!
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 43 min
Nick Rizner breaks down the top three fights for UFC on FOX 24, providing some background and giving predictions for the following fights: Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. Wilson Reis Rose Namajunas vs. Michelle Waterson Jacare Souza vs. Robert Whittaker Get all your event coverage over at http://www.mmamad.com/ and follow us on twitter @mmamadofficial & @nickriznermma. Enjoy the fights!!
Apr 14, 2017•10 min
Short episode this week but a good one nonetheless!! Monica returns with another fantastic OTB. We get into some Danish & O'Neill and George Dillman. We discuss DC towel gate, as well as a preview of this weekend's UFC on FOX. Finally, Monica gives her official pick for Rose Namajunas vs. Michelle Waterson and pitches a Rickie Fowler podcast appearance. Lots of fun! Enjoy!!
Apr 13, 2017•42 min
Great pair of interviews for you this week. Two of our favorites return to the show for some great, albeit scattered conversation on a variety of topics. David Saint Martin is disgruntled as ever and we love him for it. This interview has it all: rants about pro wrestling and Colorado hipsters, a wild story about a Thai gangster, absolutely no MMA. It's a must-listen for sure. Then, Luis Felix comes on to reflect on his dominant win at CES 42 as well as some of the bigger story lines from the UF...
Apr 06, 2017•1 hr 19 min
This was a good one. James Lynch is an MMA journalist for Sportsnet, MMA Oddsbreaker and FloCombat. He hosts the Parting Shot Podcast and holds the (unofficial) record for most interviews ever conducted in a single week. I did very little research to verify that record, but he does a lot of interviews, so I'm running with it. He's also one of my favorite people in this business. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fantastic conversation that ranges from Stanley Cup Playoffs and click-bait media to Big ...
Mar 30, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Solid pair of interviews featuring some talk about the GGG fight and UFC 210. Matteo Urella shares an epic story of his relationship with writing and GGG. Everything came full circle this weekend at Madison Square Garden and it was as poetic as you'd expect from one of the best writers in combat sports. At long last, Desmond Green is finally making his UFC debut. And the Rochester native is doing it just one hour from his hometown in Buffalo, NY. UFC 210 is set for April 8th and Desmond vs. Josh...
Mar 23, 2017•1 hr 10 min
UFC London is coming your way this weekend and we've got a full breakdown of the action. First, we sat down with Andreas Georgiou of MMA Plus. He's an old friend of the show and one of the foremost experts on UK MMA. We spoke about his upcoming video project, the stand out fights at UFC London and more. Then, one half of the main event, #4 ranked Jimi Manuwa makes his podcast debut. He's set to take on Corey Anderson this weekend, with hopes of moving one step closer to a shot at the light heavy...
Mar 15, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Wow. 100 episodes. Over 140 hours of content over the past three years. This thing has come a long way since its humble beginnings and the guests in this episode are the people to thank. (00:04:46) Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson made his podcast debut back in episode 28. This appearance was his tenth, officially making him the first to hit double digits. If there was an MMA Mad MVP, it'd be hard to argue against Wonderboy. The guy is a legend. (00:18:33) If it wasn't for David St. Martin's inclusi...
Mar 09, 2017•2 hr 37 min
Only one show left before our celebratory 100th episode, but we're not taking any weeks off! We're coming in hot with three great interviews that you're sure to enjoy. First, comedian, ACB commentator, and one half of the One Punch Podcast alongside Brad Pickett, Bryan Lacey returns to the show. We talk podcasting, some UFC 209 and plenty more. Good interview! Then, Brendan Loughnane joins us to disucss his upcoming fight at ACB: Super Sonic in Manchester. One of the most slept on prospects outs...
Mar 02, 2017•1 hr 31 min
This week, we were joined by recurring guests Jimmie Rivera and Andre Soukhamthath. Plus, top prospect Jack McGann makes his podcast debut. Since we last spoke, Jimmie Rivera has climbed to #5 on the UFC Bantamweight rankings, thanks to his impressive win over top contender Urijah Faber. Now he's looking for his next opponent, with a focus on earning his shot at that 135 pound title. Andre Soukhamthath is preparing for another defense of his CES Bantamweight Championship, all while chasing his g...
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr 41 min
I traveled to LA for a special edition of Coast To Coast w/my friend Kevin. Alright so maybe that's not why I traveled to LA... but we recorded a live podcast anyway. We got into everything from the Super Bowl to UFC 208 and everything in between. I recap my trip to LA featuring a trip to Disney Land, my first experience at the world famous Comedy Store, and much much more. Plus, we've got a quick After Show for you guys as well. A little talk about McGregor vs. Mayweather and the return of GSP....
Feb 16, 2017•58 min
This week, a conversation with Matt Bessette, a remastered/rereleased interview with Justin Wren, and a little Monica action on the introduction. I sat down with Matt Bessette to discuss everything from the Super Bowl to UFC 208 and beyond. This was a fun one with one of my favorite people. GET MATT TO THE UFC!! But seriously... Do it... Finally, I remastered my April 2016 interview with Justin Wren. I barely even talk in this one, but the content was so good that it had to be rereleased. Justin...
Feb 08, 2017•1 hr 38 min
So this was a long one. But it was also pretty light on the MMA, so the variety should hold your interest. Danish & O'Neill talk MMA headlines, the launch of their brand new podcast "The Pork Report," and a whole bunch of other stuff. Always a good conversation. Always funny. You'll enjoy this one. Monica returns for a brand new edition of Outside The Bubble. This time, we get into the Wonderboy Woodley rematch set for UFC 209. We also talk about the Bachelor, Barstool Sports, and a little b...
Feb 02, 2017•3 hr
It's been a little while since we did a multi-guest episode like this, but we're coming out of the gate with a powerful lineup. Stephen Thompson makes his highly anticipated return to the show and there was plenty to get into. Wonderboy responds to the recent disparaging comments by Tyron Woodley, reveals his answer to the question "Apocalypse or Thanos," and discusses some of the fights from Bellator 170 and UFC on FOX 23. Ian McCall joins us to talk podcasting, the green rush in California and...
Jan 26, 2017•1 hr 35 min
After nearly a decade of regularly reading Barstool Sports and religiously following MMA, my two worlds are finally coming together. Robbie Fox aka Intern Robbie is an 18 year old MMA writer for barstoolsports.com. Barstool has undergone a number of changes over the past year, including a big move to a centralized office in New York City. With this came an influx of new hires and most notably - at least as it relates to this podcast - was the hire of the site's first dedicated MMA contributor. L...
Jan 19, 2017•1 hr 32 min
This week, we sat down for a nice chat with UFC Strawweight Cortney Casey. Cortney Casey has been one of our favorite recurring guests since her first appearance on the show. She's never one to shy away from candidly speaking her mind or giving her take on a news story, and the result is usually a very entertaining podcast. This week was no exception, as we spoke for about an hour, discussing headlines and news stories both within MMA and beyond. Plus, in this week's After Show, I break down the...
Jan 12, 2017•1 hr 32 min
It's a new year and we're back with a brand new episode of The MMA Mad Podcast. Kicking things off with a brief State of the Union, I discuss some of my podcast plans for 2017. Then, friend of the show Matteo Urella joins me to reflect on UFC 207 and discuss my 2016 End of the Year awards. Great conversation with a great guy. Finally, Monica joins me to discuss the first episode of The Bachelor. Think of it as a reverse Outside The Bubble. This was just a preview of sorts, but in the future this...
Jan 04, 2017•1 hr 35 min
It's the final episode of the year and we're going out with a bang. The highly anticipated Coast To Coast and Outside The Bubble crossover has arrived. Nick is joined by Kevin Quinn and Monica Plucker for a fun conversation about all things MMA and beyond. They get everything from NFL Playoffs and The Bachelor to the upcoming title fights at UFC 207. Plus, they take some questions from fans and friends of the show, including a special surprise call-in question from one the biggest fighters of 20...
Dec 28, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Well it's official, Christmas is upon us!! And who better to spend it with than Nick Rizner & The Martins. First, David St. Martin returns to the show to talk UFC 207 and Star Wars Rouge One. Forever operating at the most entertaining level of grumpiness, DSM is one of the best guests we have on this show. This week was no exception. Next, Tony Martin catches up with us ahead of his January 15th fight at UFC Phoenix. We also recap UFC Sacramento and talk about the potential risks of promotin...
Dec 21, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Welcomed a couple of good friends to help me break down UFC Sacramento and UFC 207. Good times with good people. First, Nick Newell joins the show to talk about the biggest story lines in MMA. We get into Urijah Faber's retirement, the making of his biopic, "Notorious Nick," and much much more. Then, Monica returns for everyone's favorite segment, Outside The Bubble. This was definitely the best OTB yet, topping 40 minutes of hilarious, blissful ignorance when it comes to the world of MMA. Monic...
Dec 15, 2016•1 hr 38 min
This week, we welcome a couple of our favorite guests back to the show and reveal our plans for the final few episodes of the year. Louis Smolka returns to the show to give his take on an array of upcoming fights and MMA headlines. We briefly touched on his upcoming fight with Ray Borg, but were careful not to spoil any game plans. We called upon our Canadian Correspondent to give us his hometown take on the upcoming UFC 206 in Toronto. Residing just down the street from the stadium, James Lynch...
Dec 08, 2016•1 hr 20 min
First up, Cortney Casey recounts her controversial night in Brazil, addressing the illegal kick she received from Claudia Gadelha and the ensuing fallout on social media. Sean O'Connell looks ahead to his next fight against Corey Anderson and discusses his weigh-in hyjinx/why it won't be happening at UFC Albany. Keri Anne Taylor-Melendez reflects on her successful MMA debut and looks forward to what lies ahead. In the After Show, I recap all things MMA and do a little Cowboys and TV Talk. Thanks...
Dec 01, 2016•1 hr 19 min
We've got a slew of bantamweights for you on this special Thanksgiving episode of the podcast. First, Raquel Pennington joins us after her recent victory over former champion Miesha Tate. Fresh off the biggest win of her career, Rocky is focused and ready for whatever comes next. A title shot can't be far off. Next, we're joined by the first Welshman to ever compete inside the Octagon. Brett Johns picked up a dominant win in his UFC debut last weekend and officially put Wales on the map. He's wi...
Nov 24, 2016•1 hr 53 min
Great guests, fun interviews, the debut of a new segment. This is one of those episodes I've dreamed about. I hope you have as much fun listening as I did making it. First, one half of the UFC 205 Fight of the Night, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson discusses his majority draw with the welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. Dana White stated both publicly and in private that Wonderboy would be getting that instant rematch and we have to take the man at his word. Understandably somber but still in goo...
Nov 17, 2016•1 hr 53 min
We're just days away from UFC 205 in New York City, and we're opening up this episode the same way their opening up fight card... with Liz Carmouche!! We get into her debut against Ronda Rousey, making MMA history twice, and her upcoming fight with Katlyn Chookagian. Then, Jose "Shorty" Torres - MMA's top prospect at 125 pounds - stops by the show to discuss his extended career as an amateur and his fighting future in the UFC. Finally, Sam Micale makes his podcast debut. We go way back, first wo...
Nov 10, 2016•1 hr 32 min
Last week, we had on the man who was formerly in charge of MMA Fighting's Morning Report. This week, we featured his successor. Plus, one of the most promising prospects in the welterweight division. (04:36) Jed Meshew and I got into all the biggest story lines in MMA. We also took some time to dive into his history with writing, the absurdity of Trial By Combat in Game of Thrones, and more. (51:02) UFC 205's Belal Muhammad rejoined the show to talk about fighting in Madison Square Garden and to...
Nov 03, 2016•1 hr 36 min
A long one but a good one!! Big thanks to DSM for joining us on his birthday. Packed with loads of spooky music and incredible stories, David St. Martin helps to make this a memorable Halloween special. We dove deep into his crazy new lifestyle and a handful of his recent adventures. Just remember guys and girls... the key to finding your place in life is simply to partner up with a rich and successful friend. Plus in a Halloween-themed After Show, I break down the season premier of The Walking ...
Oct 26, 2016•1 hr 58 min
Fun episode with some of our favorite returning guests. Also, make sure you catch this week's After Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz1wrPxAepw (3:13) Adam Milstead is gunning for a spot on that December 30th UFC 207 card and he stopped by the MMA Mad Podcast to explain why. Truly one of the best prospects to enter the heavyweight division in some time. (24:12) Sweetbread makes his long-awaited return to the cage on November 23rd. But first, he makes his long-awaited return to t...
Oct 19, 2016•1 hr 27 min
This episode was all over the place, but I'm tremendously proud of it. Two somber interviews with some laughs in between for balance. Enjoy!! (4:43) Matt Bessette sheds some light on the frustrations involved with being on the cusp of a UFC call-up. He's at a crossroads that reaches beyond a simple career decision. This is about his life. Somber interview but an important one. Hopefully the precursor to an Octagon debut. (27:47) The debut of Outside The Bubble w/Monica!! In this (likely to becom...
Oct 13, 2016•1 hr 17 min
