Ep.137: End of the Year PartyCast w/Kevin, Pete & Monica
Hope you all had a great 2017. Look forward to seeing you all in 2018. Enjoy this celebratory PartyCast w/three of my dearest friends.
Dec 29, 2017•1 hr 44 min
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The MMA Mad Podcast is a weekly show hosted by the editor-in-chief of MMAMad.com, Nick Rizner. Each week, Nick is joined by the top fighters, coaches, and surrounding figures from the world of MMA, where they discuss all things inside and outside the cage.
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Ep.136: Andre Soukhamthath & Marc Diakiese
This week, we're joined by Andre Soukhamthath and Marc Diakiese right before the holidays. One is coming off a huge win, one is looking for a huge win and both are great recurring guests. Enjoy!!
Dec 21, 2017•45 min
Ep.135: A Conversation w/James Lynch (Part Deux)
Apologies for the late release, but this one was a great one! James Lynch is one of my closest friends in this business and truly one of the best people I know. We always have great conversations, but this was a true marathon of topics. Podcasting, comedy, MMA (obviously)... we riff on it all. Seriously, I stand by the quality of all my episodes (at least recently haha) but this one stands out. Rate, review, subscribe and most importantly... Enjoy!!
Dec 15, 2017•1 hr 52 min
Ep.134: MMA Mad Unfiltered & TV Talk w/Nate
I discuss the announcement of Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou and the launch of our new YouTube series "MMA Mad Unfiltered" It may be December, but it's never too late for a little Halloween special. Nate joins me to break down his top Halloween movies and TV Shows. In the After Show, I recommend five of my favorite podcasts for your listening pleasure. Listen to the shows that I listen to. Enjoy!!
Dec 07, 2017•53 min
Ep.133: Matteo Urella (Live from Worcester)
This was a good one guys. Worth the wait. I drove up to Worcester, Massachusetts to do a little podcasting with my good friend Matteo Urella. We got into UFC 218, trash talking in MMA, my work with TheDisorderly.com and more. Plus, a little bonus guest appearance from Matteo's daughter; our first baby guest. Enjoy!!
Nov 30, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Ep.132: Jimmie Rivera & Louis Smolka
New episode for your listening pleasure!! Jimmie Rivera just received some unfortunate news with the Dominick Cruz cancellation. We got into that, UFC 217 and more. Louis Smolka is always a great guest. Unfiltered doesn't begin to describe it. And shoutout to KFC Radio on hitting the big 300 episode milestone. One of my favorite podcasts, check it out!! Enjoy!!
Nov 17, 2017•52 min
Ep.131: Robbie Fox, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson & Outside The Bubble w/Monica
Really fun episode this week!! First, Robbie Fox (Barstool Sports) stops by to talk UFC 217 and Barstool HQ goings-on. He's quickly become one of the site's rising stars and it's always good to catch up with him. Then, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson joins us to discuss his win over Jorge Masvidal, the drama with Darren Till and a whole bunch of comic book stuff. Plus, Monica talks Rose Namajunas, favorite holiday traditions and more on a brand new Outside The Bubble. She hops on the intro and outr...
Nov 10, 2017•1 hr 58 min
Ep.130: Cortney Casey & Coast To Coast w/Kevin
This is your officially unofficial UFC 217 preview show. Cortney Casey is sandwiched between an intro/outro Coast-To-Coast combo. We start by discussion some big headlines outside of MMA, then finish with a bunch of UFC topics. Cortney Casey looks forward to her UFC 218 bout against Felice Herrig and helps me break down every fight on the UFC 217 main card. Enjoy!!
Nov 02, 2017•1 hr 57 min
Ep.129: David St. Martin (TheDisorderly.com)
Rate, review subscribe!! Mount Rushmore podcast guest David St. Martin joins me for an epic conversation about his new website TheDisorderly.com. Basically, he scours the internet for any and all intriguing stories from the world of sports and entertainment, then compiles it into one easy-to-read daily post. In this episode, we got into his plans for the site and the vulnerability that comes with putting yourself out there, creatively. We also discussed the rise of Barstool Sports, power-hungry ...
Oct 26, 2017•2 hr 21 min
Ep.128: Talking Shop w/James Lynch
Friend of the show James Lynch is now a full-time freelance MMA journalist and I couldn't be happier for him. One of the nicest guys in the business and a GREAT podcast guest. Oh and Wonderboy was supposed to be on. We recorded. It was a fantastic interview. But it didn't record. Sorry guys. Wonderboy is doing great by the way... in case you were wondering. Enjoy!!
Oct 19, 2017•1 hr
Ep.127: Matt Bessette & Russell Leak (Live from Underdog MMA)
I took a trip down to Underdog MMA in Hartford to interview podcast favorite Matt Bessette and his head coach Russell Leak. We got into anything and everything both inside MMA and far outside the cage. Truly one of my favorite episodes of all time. Enjoy!!
Oct 05, 2017•2 hr 5 min
Ep.126: Ken Rodriquez of MMA Dude Bro
Ken Rodriguez has been in the podcasting game for a long time. Like... a REALLY long time. Starting back in 2008, he's gone through the ups and downs of this wild and crazy medium, ultimately arriving at MMA Dude Bro, his ironically named intellectual take on MMA podcasting. Ken and I have crossed paths on social media for years now and it was great to finally have him on the show. If you like the MMA Mad Podcast, you'll like MMA Dude Bro and vice versa. Today, we talked podcasting, got into som...
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Ep.125: Bryan Lacey & Scott Askham
Another week, another technical difficulty. After recording a fantastic interview with the streaking Anthony Smith, I discovered that one half of said recording was lost. In other words, you could basically only hear me talking to the wind for 45 minutes. Devastating to say the least. My apologies to Anthony Smith (who was a great guest!!) but we hope to have him on again. Lucky for you guys, podcast favorite Bryan Lacey stepped in to save the day, joining me on the intro and the after show, tot...
Sep 21, 2017•1 hr 37 min
Ep.124: PartyCast w/Nick Newell, Justin Sumter & Steve Rizner (From FAA CT)
This was a fun return back to America. My dad and I took a little trip to Fighting Arts Academy in West Haven, CT to catch up with the newly un-retired Nick Newell and one of the most accomplished members of his fight team, Justin Sumter. Justin fights for CES in October and Nick is planning a 2018 return to action. Make sure you catch them both. I had a lot of fun doing this episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Brought to you by Paul's Pizza in Vernon.
Sep 15, 2017•56 min
Ep.123: Outside The Bubble w/Monica & PartyCast from Valencia
I'm currently uploading this from an AirBnB in Valencia, about halfway through my Spanish expedition. We've tackled Madrid y Avila and Ibiza is awaiting our arrival. But if you think that's going to stop me from uploading a podcast this week, you are sadly mistaken. First, a little Outside The Bubble w/Monica to discuss Mighty Mouse, Matt Hughes and more. Then, I'm joined by my friend Ben, and later Nico, Guillermo and Alyssa to discuss La Tomatina, Real Madrid vs. Valencia, and the differences ...
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Ep.122: PartyCast w/Jordan, Rudy & Dinis "Sweetbread" Paiva
We took the podcast setup on a little road trip to Providence. Well... part of the podcast setup anyway. Your faithful host forgot to bring the cables that connected the microphones to the recorder, so we were forced to record on my iPhone. *Sorry for the lesser audio quality* The conversation was great though!! Perfect PartyCast, bouncing from topic to topic with two of my best friends and top bantamweight prospect Dinis Paiva - better known as "Sweetbread" to fans. We talked a little McGregor ...
Aug 22, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Ep.121: Jimmie Rivera (Live From Tiger Schulmann) & Matteo Urella
We're coming back strong after a little break and you won't be disappointed in the results. First, I take a trip down to Jimmie Rivera's gym in NYC to discuss everything from UFC Long Island to a possible title shot in the near-future. It was a really cool space, you guys should check it out! Then, my friend Matteo Urella returns for a conversation about all things MMA and podcasting. He's been one of my biggest creative influences for years and the first guest to ever tackle the long-form conve...
Aug 17, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Ep.120: Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson & Cortney Casey
This was not a good episode... It was a GREAT episode. Two of our favorite and most frequent guests join me for truly amazing conversations. And I don't say that lightly. First, Cortney Casey joined me to talk about the whole Texas Athletic Commision fiasco. We also got deep into the importance of exciting fights and the effects of a concussion, recap the events of UFC 214, and much more. With a hot dog and slice of pizza in tow, Cortney delivered an awesome podcast appearance from the parking l...
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 120
Ep.119: Justin Wren & Jimmie Rivera (In-Person)
The always inspirational Justin Wren returned to the podcast to talk Fight for the Forgotten and the new Dig Deeper campaign. For the month of July, if you donate $75 dollars, you will receive a limited edition Dig Deeper t-shirt, though any and all donations are welcome. Head over to water4.org/digdeeper for more details. Then, I had the rare opportunity to meet up with Jimmie Rivera in the lobby of his hotel and interview him on the morning of his fight with Thomas Almeida. Extremely grateful ...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Ep.118: Andre Soukhamthath, Fabian Edwards & Andreas Georgiou
This week, Andre Soukhamthath talks twitter beef with Charlamagne Tha God, catching bad headlines, and his upcoming fight with Alejandro Perez in Mexico City. Then, 2-0 prospect Fabian Edwards makes his podcast debut to discuss his fighting future. Finally, old friend of the show Andreas Georgiou returns to share his experience at the London stop of the Mayweather vs. McGregor press tour. Plus a whole bunch more. Enjoy!!
Jul 19, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Ep.117: James Lynch & Steve Rizner (Nick's Dad) on the Intro
Steve Rizner - my dad - joins in on this week's intro to preview Matt Bessette's debut for Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender series, followed by a brief recap by yours truly in the After Show. Then, James Lynch calls into the show to discuss the most recent drama between Ariel Helwani and the UFC and recap his experience at international fight week in Vegas. Always a great conversation when James is on. Enjoy the show!!
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Ep.116: PartyCast w/Monica, Kevin & Matt Bessette
Great episode this week!! Matt Bessette came by the studio just one week prior to his fight for Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender series. We got into Mayweather vs. McGregor, the power of obsession, and much more. Kevin (Coast To Coast) and Monica (Outside The Bubble) were also in-studio, helping to round out our first ever PartyCast. Need more of these. I know you'll enjoy.
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 25 min
Ep.115: A Conversation w/Jeff Haddad (In Studio)
Jeff Haddad joins me in studio to talk podcasting, Matt Bessette, and much much more. One of my favorite podcasts I've ever done, I know you'll enjoy this one. Give it a listen!!
Jun 28, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Ep.114: Bryan Lacey & Tony Martin
Two great conversations with a pair of podcast favorites. First, Bryan Lacey drops by to discuss his brand new boxing/MMA crossover show with fellow comedian Christian O'Connell, called "Ultimate Couch Fans". Bryan's always a ton of fun to talk to and lots of laughs were had along the way. Then, Tony Martin joins us ahead of his June 24th fight against rival Johnny Case. These two are not the biggest fan of one another, and that could mean fireworks on Saturday night. We also split off into some...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 46 min
Ep.113: A Conversation w/David St. Martin
Well it looks like Matt Bessette is finally getting his opportunity to compete in front of Dana White. Long overdue and a bit confusing, I break down the full situation in the intro. Then, we take another trip into the magical world of DSM land. David Saint Martin is and always will be a Mount Rushmore podcast guests and this week's stories live up to the hype. He's got stories about fighting mobbed up Russians in coffee shops to getting busted by the police for stealing your own car. Oh and we ...
Jun 15, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Ep.112: Jack Shore, Outside The Bubble w/Monica & TV Talk w/Nate
Special Saturday edition for you guys, but it was definitely worth the wait!! OTB, TV Talk, and an exclusive interview with Jack Shore. Nate sits in on an Outside The Bubble w/Monica. We get into Gus's proposal and a a subway hoola hoop dance off. Then, Monica gives her super official prediction for Aldo vs. Holloway. Jack Shore comes by the show to discuss his fighting future and a number of other story lines from the UFC and more. Solid interview, we'll happily have him back in the future. Fin...
Jun 03, 2017•1 hr 52 min
Ep.111: Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson & Lewis "The Foot" Long
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite MMA podcast. RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE!! This week, we have the return of Wonderboy and the debut of Lewis Long. Wonderboy is impatiently recovering from knee surgery while examining the welterweight division from a outside perspective. We got into a bunch of different topics and caught up on all the interesting goings-on from around the UFC. Lewis "The Foot" Long is - as you can probably tell from the nickname - an amusing individual. He's also a s...
May 24, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Ep.110: Cortney Casey, Jimmie Rivera & TV Talk w/Nate
Solid episode with some of our favorite recurring guests. Big things on the horizon for all. Cortney Casey picked up a big win at UFC 211 and was nice enough to return to the show just days after the victory. We dove into her relationship with MMA media and got her take on Joanna's most recent defense. Is this her first appearance since UFC 211?! I don't know, I didn't check. But she's a podcast favorite and this was another solid appearance. Jimmie Rivera just lined up his next big fight. Follo...
May 17, 2017•1 hr 47 min
Ep.109: Robbie Fox, Jason Knight, Jose Torres & Mini OTB/Monica
This week's episode starts with the return of Robbie Fox (or the debut of Octagon Bob). Jason Knight comes by the show ahead of his UFC 211 fight with Chas Skelly and Jose "Shorty" Torres drops in to discuss self-promotion and waiting for a UFC call-up. Plus, a little bonus Outside The Bubble where Monica gives her picks for this weekend's title fights. Enjoy!!
May 10, 2017•1 hr 42 min
Ep.108: Live From Ascension Athletics w/Matt Bessette & Jeff Haddad
Now that I've upgraded my setup, I've really wanted to take the podcast on the road for some in-person interviews. Well this week's show was the first crack at it. Matt Bessette and Jeff Haddad are two of my best friends in this industry. Staples of the Connecticut MMA scene, they opened up their own gym, called "Ascension Athletics," and have been steadily building up their clientele and reputation ever since. On January 1st, they moved to a brand new location and it was here that we recorded t...
May 03, 2017•1 hr 19 min
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