The Ariel Helwani Show

Ariel Helwani begins the show with a brief celebration of GC’s birthday and by answering your On the Nose questions (08:47).Thad Jean is the first guest of the day, and he joins in-studio on his birthday before his PFL welterweight tournament final against Logan Storley. He discusses transitioning from football to MMA, his Haitian roots, becoming the face of PFL, and more (41:55).TNA superstar Mike Santana is next up in-studio ahead of his ‘Slammiversary’ main event match and shares incredible stories of his father and tough upbringing, going to rehab, leaving AEW, TNA’s growth, and more (1:22:19).Ariel turns back to your On the Nose questions and breaks some news about Darren Till and Tony Ferguson's next fights (1:55:57).Joseph Parker is next up and calls for the winner of Usyk-Dubois 2. He vents about not getting the undisputed shot, working with Frank Warren, and we hear from his fired-up coach, George Lockhart (2:16:08).Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao makes his debut on the show before his in-ring return against WBC champion Mario Barrios to discuss his four-year layoff, fighting at 46, boxing’s changes since his retirement, and more (2:38:15).Tim Tszyu closes the lineup out with a preview of his highly-anticipated rematch against Sebastian Fundora. He delves into his relationship with Australian UFC fighters, his motivations after losing his belt, and the changes to his strategy, among other topics (2:55:14).Ariel and the crew end the day by answering more On The Nose questions and your Super Chats (3:14:48).

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo kick things off with the weekend recap, starting with Hamzah Sheeraz’s huge knockout of Edgar Berlanga (04:49) and Shakur Stevenson’s back-and-forth victory against William Zepeda (07:43), and Ade makes a bold claim for Hamzah’s next fight. Nakisa Bidarian is the first guest up and breaks down MVP’s record-breaking Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 event, highlighting its significance for women’s sports and what could be next for the biggest stars in the sport, including Jake Paul and Claressa Shields (14:43).After a quick debate about Ariel’s in-ring interview with Ramla Ali following her controversial victory (41:12), the duo is joined by Queensberry’s Frank Warren to discuss the possibility of Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Canelo Alvarez and this weekend’s undisputed heavyweight blockbuster: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2 (47:01).BKFC founder David Feldman closes the show, confronting Ade over his criticism of bare-knuckle fighting while breaking down their upcoming tournament, developing young fighters, and drops some news about Conor McGregor’s return (1:01:18).Next up, they buy or sell on Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios (1:18:21), Shakur Stevenson vs. Conor Benn (1:20:11) and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis' future (1:23:01), before looking ahead to thiz weekend's action (1:25:46) and delivering the Parting Shots (1:27:11).

Ariel Helwani begins the show with some news and notes, before Chris Curtis calls in — on his birthday — to talk about his hard-fought win over Max Griffin, his return to welterweight, his altercation at Tuff-N-Uff, his struggles at middleweight, and more (06:39).Steve Garcia is next up after his big win over Calvin Kattar to discuss wanting a headliner next, fighting up the rankings, putting together a six-fight win streak, and more (28:10).Legendary wrestler Bill Goldberg joins to reflect on his final WWE bout and reveals his feelings on fighting for the heavyweight title, his disappointments in the delivery, competing on three-weeks notice, working with Gunther, his relationship with Triple H, and more (48:05).Mario Barrios joins the show before his WBC welterweight title defense against the returning Manny Pacquiao. He expresses his initial doubts about the fight, details his preparations, hopes to fight Conor Benn, breaks down Canelo-Crawford, and more (1:32:09).Ariel is joined by the crew to debate which fight is the biggest over the packed weekend (1:48:30).Patricio Pitbull joins alongside his translator and coach Eric Albarracin to preview his second UFC fight against Dan Ige and discuss what went wrong in his debut against Yair Rodriguez, opening a gym, looking toward the BMF belt, and more (2:05:05).Stephen Thompson closes out the show after his controversial split decision loss to Gabriel Bonfim in Nashville to break down fighting through his 40s, breaking Randy Couture's record, connecting with Rory MacDonald, running karate camps, and more (2:21:06).

Ariel Helwani opens the show with a recap of combat sports’ massive weekend, before Petesy and the Boys in the Back join to break down Katie Taylor’s big win over Amanda Serrano on Netflix (02:32).Shakur Stevenson returns to the studio after his statement win over William Zepeda to talk about the fight, his friendship with Terence Crawford, his promotional future, his callout of ‘Tank’ Davis, Floyd Mayweather’s mentorship, and more (45:21).Retired former champion and current analyst Chris Algieri calls in next to discuss the next month of boxing, including Manny Pacquiao's return. He also match-makes for the sport's biggest stars such as Shakur Stevenson and ‘Tank’ Davis (1:32:08).Conor Benn is next up in-studio alongside Shakur Stevenson, and the two trade verbal blows while setting the terms for a future matchup. After Stevenson leaves, Benn discusses issues with rebooking the fight against Chris Eubank Jr. and more (1:58:08).Paulo Costa joins before his UFC 318 return against Roman Kopylov to give insight into his long layoff, wanting to fight Khamzat Chimaev, his loss against Sean Strickland, defending Ariel online, and more (2:58:28).Morgan Charriere is the final guest of the show and joins after his back-and-forth win over Nate Landwehr. He gets into pausing social media, his girlfriend’s fighting career, who he wants next, and more (3:42:48).Ariel and the crew finish off with a reaction to Ben Askren’s update videos, news and notes, and by answering your Super Chats (4:01:52).

Live from Madison Square Garden, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to Katie Taylor claiming victory in her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano. Soaking up the energy from the live arena, The Craic transports you cage side with live sound from the fighter announcements and results (00:13), followed by the duo breaking down the biggest storylines from the bout (04:28).

For the very first time, Petesy Carroll hosts The Craic from our New York studio!Craic stalwart Chuck Mindenhall joins him at the top of the show before Irish boxing journalist Gavan Casey arrives to preview Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3, which takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden (11:33).After that, Petesy and Chuck react to Dana White’s Full Send appearance where he discussed the possibility of Tom Aspinall fighting Jon Jones at The White House (53:17) and what will set up a meeting between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev.The lads then discuss the 10-year anniversary of UFC 189, before taking a look at Conor McGregor’s latest appearance at the BKFC press conference (59:12:28).Chuck also gives insight on ghost-writing Ben Askren’s book after the former UFC fighter revealed he “died four times” after undergoing a double lung transplant (1:02:17).

The Boys in the Back start the show with Ben Askren’s video from the hospital bed following his double lung transplant (02:20), then react to the PFL announcing a new CEO (07:08).Next up, they tackle how to fix the UFC's heavyweight division (11:47), leading into a breakdown of UFC Nashville (39:01), starting with the Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira main event, followed by the rest of the card.Then, Petesy Carroll joins the Boys in studio to open some soccer jersey mystery boxes (53:53), break down Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 (1:00:23), and debate the implications of Jake Paul’s picture with Turki Al-Sheik (1:19:27).Finally, the crew makes picks (1:23:39), reveal their Irish culture P4P rankings (1:28:05), and listen to your voicemails (1:42:58).

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back are joined by Petesy Carroll to recap his time at the Taylor-Serrano open workouts as well as cover all the latest news and notes (01:08).Combat sports ring announcer Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts is the first of three in-studio guests, and he joins before working Taylor-Serrano on Friday. He gets into carving out his path as an announcer, competing in public speaking, his favorite fights, and more (16:22).Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom Boxing, is next up behind the desk, and he discusses Matchroom’s rebrand, how he met Eddie Hearn, the rematch between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, Katie Taylor's possible retirement, Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, and more (58:58).TNA President Carlos Silva is next up, and he breaks down his role as head of Anthem Sports Group, including TNA’s growth and partnership with the WWE as well as Invicta FC's place in combat sports and the possibility of a deal with the UFC (1:46:20).Petesy joins back to help answer Super Chats and end the day (2:24:47).

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are reunited in the New York studio ahead of a massive weekend in the world of boxing.They begin the show by previewing the highly-anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano (02:22), before diving into the rest of the all-women card (22:57). Next, they discuss the stacked Ring card headlined by Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz and Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda (31:09), before Ade voices his opinion on Jake Paul’s controversial WBA Cruiserweight ranking (39:15).Then, special correspondent Petesy Caroll calls in live from the Taylor-Serrano open workout to set the scene (48:17).After touching on the recently announced Ring event headlined by David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde (57:34), Ariel and Ade recap Jack Catterall’s win over Harlem Eubank (1:01:14) and deliver the Parting Shots (1:11:14).

Ariel Helwani kicks off a special all in-studio show with Petesy Carroll, who comes bearing gifts for Ariel's birthday (05:06).Craig Jones joins ahead of his grappling match against Gable Steveson and talks all things CJI 2. He also discusses mending ties with ADCC, his feud with the UFC, training with JDM and Tom Aspinall, and shares stories of his travels to Ukraine (16:00).WBA bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson joins before her unified title fight against Shurretta Metcalf on the Taylor-Serrano undercard. She discusses signing with MVP, fighting at Madison Square Garden, her Māori heritage, and more (1:19:09).Superstar Shakur Stevenson closes out the show as the final guest before his fight against William Zepeda. He shares his thoughts on Turki Alalshikh's comments, Floyd Schofield, fan criticism, Canelo-Crawford, and ends with his predictions for boxing’s biggest matchups (1:54:49).The gang rejoins Ariel and they answer your Super Chats (2:39:56).

The Craic's Petesy Carroll is in town, so he joins Ariel Helwani in studio to set the table for this weekend’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy fight on Netflix and discuss other major news and notes around the sport (06:10)."Butterbean" Eric Esch, boxing legend, calls in to talk about his incredible health resurgence, a potential return against Jake Paul or Brock Lesnar, fighting in PRIDE, and more (1:03:36).Frank and Bella Mir are next up, and they discuss Bella’s UFC aspirations, conversations with Dana White, following in her father’s footsteps, Olympic goals, and more (1:35:20).Next up is a preview video of the crew’s behind-the-scenes adventure at UFC headquarters during International Fight Week (2:04:14).Joshua Van joins after his barnburner against Brandon Royval at UFC 317 to reflect on fighting twice in three weeks, facing off with Alexandre Pantoja in the octagon, competing next for the UFC flyweight title, and more (2:18:27).Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian comes in studio before the all-women's boxing card on Netflix headlined by the Taylor-Serrano trilogy. He discusses the lead-up to the event, Jake Paul’s win over Julio César Chávez Jr., negotiations with Canelo, and more (2:42:19).Ariel and the crew end the show by answering your Super Chats (3:26:10).

The Boys in the Back return from Las Vegas and kick off the show with a debate about new UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's star power and how he compares to Conor McGregor (02:17).With no event to preview, The Boys recap their picks (33:50) and jump into their P4P all-time rankings of American fighters (41:22), before listening to voicemails (52:55) and answering your Super Chats (1:19:54).

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with stories from last week's Las Vegas adventure (01:46), before speaking to top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan about being the backup fighter for UFC 317, his reaction to Ilia Topuria's win, words exchanged with both Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje, who he wants to fight next, and more (22:58).Next, Gregory Rodrigues aka 'Robocop' joins the show following his devastating knockout of Jack Hermansson, to talk about the big win, explain the origins of his nickname, and more (47:00)Bo Nickal calls in with breaking news about joining Real American Freestyle Wrestling and discusses potential matchups within the promotion, who he might want to fight next in the UFC, Jon Jones' retirement, and more (1:06:27).The Hardy Boyz, Matt and Jeff, join Ariel in studio to discuss their legendary careers, including their current run with TNA, memories from the WWE days, and then list their best tag teams of all time (1:41:34).Boxer Hamzah Sheeraz is the final guest of the day, reflecting on the controversial draw in his last fight, previewing his fight against Edgar Berlanga, diving into his relationship with new trainer Andy Lee, and more (2:49:10)Finally, Ariel and the Boys in the Back answer Super Chats and discuss who could be the UFC's next American star and whether Ilia Topuria's resume already rivals that of Khabib Nurmagomedov (3:36:28).

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual, and kick things off by breaking down Ilia Topuria’s newly minted no. 1 spot in the official Uncrowned pound-for-pound rankings (4:03).Shifting to what’s next for Topuria, Petesy and the gang weigh in on Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaejthe, and Arman Tsarukyan as potential contenders for the lightweight champion (10:30).Conor McGregor is back in the headlines. The former champ withdrew his application to introduce new evidence in his ongoing appeal. The guys discuss the latest in McGregor’s disappointing run of recent news cycles (30:52).Looking forward to UFC 319, the trio celebrate the good news of Khamzat Chimaev finally landing on U.S. soil; a reassuring sign that his middleweight clash with Dricus Du Plessis is on track (38:10).The UFC also recently announced UFC 321’s return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The crew debate which championship fight will top the card, with Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena being the likely frontrunner (49:26).Another middleweight making waves is Sean Strickland, who was caught in a bizarre in-cage brawl at a local MMA event. The trio break down the wild footage of the incident (57:30).To wrap up the show, Petesy gets the guys’ takes on Jake Paul officially becoming a ranked WBA cruiserweight, and talk Ben’s trip to Seattle to see Wu-Tang live (1:05:28).

Our grand finale from the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas kicks off with Ariel Helwani and the gang reacting to a wild combat weekend, headlined by Ilia Topuria's monster knockout of Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja's latest title defense, Jake Paul's victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., plus much more from UFC 317 (05:25).Then, Helwani reacts to Sean Strickland's viral tussle with Luis Hernandez on the undercard of Tuff-N-Uff 145 (49:47).UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja discusses his title romp over Kai Kara-France, his likely next defense against Joshua Van, his place in MMA's pound-for-pound rankings and more (1:04:37).Tracy Cortez joins us in-studio to discuss her big UFC 317 win over Viviane Araujo, her recent health problems, her emotional post-fight message, what's next and more (1:33:15).Payton Talbott discusses his pay-per-view rebound over Felipe Lima, how he handled his first loss, his growth as a prospect, his friendship with Frank Ocean, new movie projects, potentially fighting Malcolm Wellmaker next and more (2:13:20).UFC bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili stops by in-studio to discuss life since his second win over Sean O'Malley, Ilia Topuria's unbelievable rise, what it's like to spar Topuria, his likely next title defense against Cory Sandhagen and more (2:38:12).Ariel and the Boys in the Back close us out by answering your Super Chats, then facing off with some dangerously spicy chicken (3:37:12).

NewYorkRic and Chuck Mindenhall (with a brief appearance by GC) join forces after the conclusion of UFC 317 to recap the whole event, starting with Ilia Topuria’s blistering first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira (01:21) and then diving into who should be next for the newly crowned lightweight champ.Next up, they touch on Joshua Van’s thrilling win in a Fight of the Year contender against Brandon Royval (19:42), Alexandre Pantoja’s smothering submission of Kai Kara-France (23:12), and the likely clash between the two after their in-cage faceoff.Then, they go over Beneil Dariush’s decision win over Renato Moicano (34:58) and hit the main card opener: Payton Talbott’s bounceback win over Felipe Lima (39:18).They wrap things up with the prelims (49:17), including Gregory Rodrigues’ scary knockout of Jack Hermansson, and Chuck offers his final thoughts on the card.

Our second show LIVE from the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas kicks off with Demetrious Johnson and his wife, Destiny, who chat about what goes into being the MMA GOAT, weight-cutting stories, receiving retirement advice from GSP, and more (02:32).Ian Machado Garry joins Ariel at the table to share details about Charles Oliveira’s weight cut, fighting Belal Muhammad or Sean Brady next, Kamaru Usman’s win over Joaquin Buckley, and more (34:41).Ariel breaks up the action by answering your Super Chats (52:41).Rico Verhoeven, GLORY heavyweight champion, is up next after his most recent title defense. He talks about headlining GLORY 100, training with Tom Aspinall, completing the "iron gut challenge," hopes of fighting Francis Ngannou, and more (1:04:16).Newly crowned undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall wraps up the day with his behind-the-scenes account of Jon Jones’ retirement (1:32:55). His father, Andy, also stops by to voice his opinion on the UFC's handling of the announcement (2:12:55). The duo detail who Tom wants to fight next and more.The Boys in the Back join Ariel to complete their International Fight Week draft (3:08:33) and answer more Super Chats (3:12:19).

Ariel Helwani and the crew kick off the show from Venetian Resort in Las Vegas to talk all things International Fight Week and the news and notes from around the sport (05:10).Israel Adesanya is the first guest in today’s star-studded in-studio lineup and he joins before his UFC Hall of Fame induction to discuss his loss to Nassourdine Imavov, training with David Goggins, Jon Jones, his back and forth with Joaquin Buckley, DDP-Khamzat, and hints at his next fight (29:29).Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is next up on the mic and he gets into his UFC 317 predictions, crossing paths with Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev’s chances against JDM, his next defense, and more. Ash Belcastro, his manager and owner of Engage Apparel stops by to finish off (1:16:02).Dan Hooker is the last of the CKB gauntlet and he joins Ariel to share his thoughts on his return from injury, preparing for his viral backyard brawl event, interacting with fans, receiving his 50 drug-free test jacket, and much more (1:45:57).John Wood, head coach of Syndicate MMA, stops by along with Daniel Rubenstein, Merab Dvalishvili’s manager, to discuss building a successful team, Khalil Rountree’s win over Jamahal Hill, Nazim Sadykhov’s viral KO, traveling to Georgia, and more (2:34:17).Raul Rosas Jr., 20-year-old UFC phenom, closes the day with a chat about taking on MMA full-time after high school, fighting in Mexico, looking for a matchup in the rankings, training with Frank Mir’s daughter, and more (3:12:44).Joanne Wood, retired UFC flyweight, stops by as a surprise guest (3:48:28).

The Craic returns! In a special Wednesday edition of the show, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the latest evidence surrounding Jon Jones’s recent criminal charge, including Jones’ seemingly self-incriminating posts on X (0:38).Jones’ retirement disgruntled a lot of MMA fans, including Andy Aspinall, father and head coach of newly crowned undisputed champion Tom Aspinall. Petesy discusses his sit-down with Andy, who didn’t hold back in criticizing the UFC’s handling of the heavyweight title picture (26:06).So what’s next for the heavyweight champ? The trio considers the top contenders for Tom Aspinall’s first title defense. Ciryl Gane, Francis Ngannou, and Alex Pereira are the names most fans are calling for. The guys weigh the pros and cons of each option (37:59).Jon Jones may be dominating the headlines, but UFC 317 is fast approaching. The lads preview the Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira super fight and close the show highlighting their favorite storylines heading into this weekend’s card (49:36).

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start with their reaction to the theatrics from Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on their press tour (04:00), the rumored Jarrell Miller vs. Jared Anderson fight, and pitch their dream fights on the first Zuffa boxing card. Then, the duo discusses the announced Riyad Season card headlined by Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte before being joined by WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. (22:51) after his brutal KO win over Jin Sasaki to talk winning in Japan, Manny Pacquiao’s return, and what’s next for him.Next up, Oscar De La Hoya calls in ahead of the MVP and Golden Boy co-promoted Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. fight to break down the card, give his insight into Canelo-Crawford, and more (41:37).After briefly previewing Paul vs. Chávez Jr. (55:06), Ariel and Ade give their take on Galal Yafai’s shocking loss to Francisco Rodríguez Jr. (1:02:47) and look ahead to the weekend’s slate of fights (1:06:36), before landing the Parting Shots (1:10:14)

The Boys in the Back begin the show by reacting to body cam footage released by the Albuquerque Police Department of the alleged Jon Jones car crash scene (01:57).Then, they preview UFC 317 from top to bottom, starting with the highly-anticipated lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria (09:14). After tackling the co-main event (30:06) and the rest of the PPV card (36:20), they finish up with the night's prelims (51:06).Finally, the Boys answer your Super Chats (1:08:25), before flying off to Vegas.

Ariel kicks off the show with his reaction to Dana White's announcement that Jon Jones retired and vacated his heavyweight title (04:36).Ilia Topuria joins ahead of his vacant lightweight title bout against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to discuss the fight, Islam Makhachev's decision to vacate, Paddy Pimblett, the possibility of fighting in Spain, and more (35:50).Nazim Sadykhov, Azerbaijan native, calls in after his Fight of the Night performance at UFC Baku to break down winning two bonuses, moving to New York as a kid, his beginnings in MMA, and more (1:01:38).The Boys in the Back join Ariel to give their opinions on the Jon Jones saga and its impact on Tom Aspinall. Then, they move into the biggest results from UFC Baku and the other news and notes around the sport (1:26:05).Next up on the program is Ariel’s Fanatics Fest interviews, first with Ice Cube (2:49:54), who covers everything from his Big3 basketball league to professional wrestling, and then with Georges St-Pierre (3:12:07), who weighed in on Jon Jones, his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov that nearly came to be, Islam Makhachev moving up, stories from his career, and more.Ariel and the crew wrap up the show by looking at the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez faceoff and answering your Super Chats (3:40:29).

Ariel Helwani gives his immediate reaction to Dana White announcing that Jon Jones has retired, making Tom Aspinall the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.

The Craic is back with its usual trifecta! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes get the show underway by unpacking the fallout from Conor McGregor’s latest nightclub scandal (4:23).It wouldn’t be a Craic episode without a Jon Jones segment, and this time it’s his appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast. The boys discuss his latest comments, which unsurprisingly don’t inspire much excitement for the potential Tom Aspinall matchup (25:34).Pivoting to the other side of the combat sports spectrum, Chuck Mindenhall recaps his trip to BKFC’s Ice Wars, including his rink-side feels alongside boxing legend Tommy Hearns (46:51).The UFC is back too. This time debuting in Baku, Azerbaijan. The guys break down the Xs and Os of the main event, assess Rafael Fiziev’s three-fight losing streak ahead of his bout against Ignacio Bahamondes, and spotlight a few hidden gems on the rest of the card (55:34).To round out the show, the trio dissect the viral Turki Al-Sheikh, Canelo Alvarez, Terrence Crawford family dinner photo, then answer a few viewer superchats (1:06:16).

The Boys in the Baku start the show by reacting to Jon Jones’ recent comments about Tom Aspinall and Francis Ngannou (02:46), before moving on to the developing drama between Joaquin Buckley and Israel Adesanya (14:36).Next they preview the UFC's debut in Azerbaijan (21:34), headlined by Jamahal Hill versus Khalil Rountree Jr., along with the next round of the PFL tournament (47:58).After highlight Big Hitters from UFC Atlanta, the Boys make their picks (52:40), and premiere the newest Fight Feasts (1:04:49), where GC went home to a Atlanta for a food tour.They wrap up by listing their P4P best hills (1:20:54), listening to your voicemails (1:34:38), featuring mailman beef and some old favorites, and answering your Super Chats (2:11:30).

Ariel Helwani begins with the news and notes before Petesy and the Boys in the Back join to answer your On the Nose questions (07:56).Cory Sandhagen calls into the program to discuss his potential title shot against Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley’s recent performance, his viral social media skits, lifestyle habits, starting an OnlyFans, and more (1:02:42).Marc Raimondi, Atlanta Falcons reporter and veteran MMA journalist, joins his old friend Ariel to discuss his new book, "Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Pro Wrestling's New World Order Changed America." He shares insights into his writing process, why he chose to focus on pro wrestling, and stories from his journey as an author (1:33:09).Paul Walter Hauser — Primetime Emmy winner, Golden Globe Award winner, and professional wrestler — comes in-studio to shoot on his biggest acting roles, his lifetime love of wrestling, breaking into the sport, aspirations and dream matchups, producing for Major League Wrestling, dealing with injuries, WWE storylines, and much more (2:32:15).Julio César Chávez Jr., former WBC champion, ends the day with a preview of his upcoming fight against Jake Paul. He gets into his father’s legacy, the state of his career, a rumored matchup against Darren Till, regrets around the Anderson Silva fight, and more (3:28:26).Ariel and the Boys wrap up the show by answering your Super Chats (3:51:22).

Ariel Helwani opens the show solo with a recap of Richardson Hitchins’ huge win over George Kambosos Jr. (03:34) and Eddie Hearn’s reaction to Hitchins' free agency comments (04:23).Dmitry Salita, head of Salita Promotions, calls to discuss Claressa Shields’ upcoming undisputed heavyweight title fight (10:29), MVP’s increased presence in women’s boxing (14:11), TKO’s emergence in the sport (16:37), and more.Co-host Ade Oladipo joins the show in progress (34:23), fresh off hosting duties for the Club World Cup (36:04), to spotlight Hitchins' win (40:40), before discussing Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis moving up in weight (50:01), and Deontay Wilder's mentality before his return fight (54:09).They close the show by reacting to breaking news about Jaime Munguia’s positive drug test (1:00:09), previewing this weekend’s fights (1:04:37) and delivering the Parting Shot (1:07:20).

Phil Rowe kicks off the program fresh from his UFC Atlanta comeback win over Ange Loosa and shares his thoughts on his struggles to get a fight, the stakes around his last performance, his mom’s health struggles, releasing a song, and more (05:54)."The Iron Turtle" JunYong Park, UFC middleweight contender and one of the show’s most highly anticipated guests, joins the program before his fight this weekend to discuss the origins of his nickname, his large fan base, his MMA background, training with Alex Pereira, and more (32:30).Andrei Arlovski calls in to preview his BKFC debut and talks about his reasons for leaving the UFC, his motivations to continue fighting, the GFL’s demise, picks his heavyweight GOAT, and more (1:02:11).Julianna Peña stops by after her title loss to Kayla Harrison at UFC 316. In an emotional conversation, she delves into competing with injuries, the finishing sequence, Kayla’s size, Amanda Nunes’ return, her comeback plans, and more (1:32:28).Rose Namajunas is the final guest and breaks down her big win over former training partner Miranda Maverick, bee-induced injuries, her mindset leading into the fight, chasing the belt, the Shevchenko-Zhang superfight, and more (2:02:34).Ariel and the Boys in the Back wrap up the show with an update on Ben Askren courtesy of his wife and by answering your Super Chats (2:34:22).

Khalil Rountree Jr. joins the program before his UFC Baku main event against Jamahal Hill to discuss headlining the first UFC event in Azerbaijan, almost giving up on MMA, his coach John Wood, growing after his loss to Alex Pereira, his path back to a title shot, and more (02:15).Deontay Wilder, American heavyweight great, previews his return to the ring against Tyrrell Herndon. "The Bronze Bomber" talks about dealing with betrayal, coming back from losses, speaking to a sports psychologist, his future, and more (52:55).Ariel Helwani is joined by the Boys in the Back to recap Kamaru Usman’s decision win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, plus the news and notes from around the sport (1:40:52).Sean O’Malley calls in after his defeat to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316 to break down the submission loss, his viral lifestyle changes, differences in the rematch, his future at featherweight, the state of the bantamweight division, and more (2:04:24).Malcolm Wellmaker, surging UFC bantamweight contender, joins after his devastating win over Kris Moutinho and gets into his KO streak, fighting in Atlanta, his childhood and early career, quitting his job as a pipefitter, and more (2:37:33).Michael Chiesa looks back at his hard-fought victory over Court McGee and discusses his feelings around the fight, dealing with negativity, his three-fight win streak, his change in mindset, his success in commentary, Islam vs. JDM, and more (3:08:49).The Boys rejoin to wrap up the day and are greeted by a special guest and longtime friend of the program, Jon Bier. Then they answer your Super Chats (3:46:40).

This week on The Craic, Petesy Carroll calls on Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs to talk combat sports’ biggest and weirdest headlines.They open the show by debating whether the inevitable Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison bout could be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time (4:09).Next, the trio turn their attention to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night main event: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley. Petesy and the boys unpack the key narratives heading into the matchup, including Usman’s bold three-fight plan to achieve double-champ status (26:04).It’s been another weird week for PFL. Not only does it seem they might be fumbling the Paul Hughes vs. Usman Nurmagomedov rematch, but they’ve also strangely been linked to Russell Brand. The guys weigh in on another disappointing spread of headlines for the PFL (43:56).To end on a high note, the chaps look ahead to a stacked weekend of combat sports action. From GLORY 100 to BKFC Ice Wars, there’s plenty for fight fans to enjoy (1:02:48).

The Boys in the Back begin the show with an update about Ben Askren (03:28), courtesy of Daniel Cormier, before discussing Merab Dvalishvili’s dominance and who has a realistic chance to dethrone the champ (05:13).Then, they preview UFC Atlanta (23:05), headlined by Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley, and PFL's next tournament round in Nashville (55:45).Next, they spotlight some Big Hitters from UFC 316 (1:03:32), make their picks, and deliver their P4P ‘dawgs’ (1:13:45), a list of fighters who have that dog in them.Finally, the Boys close the show by listening to your voicemails (1:30:16) and answering your Super Chats (2:07:06).

Ariel Helwani starts with news and notes before the crew joins to answer your On the Nose questions and check in on their PFL tournament bracket predictions (08:53).Joshua Van calls in before his short-notice fight against No. 1 flyweight contender Brandon Royval to talk about his win over Bruno Silva, jumping up the rankings, buying his mom a house, training with Myanmar's Aung La Nsang, and more (1:03:20).Aljamain Sterling joins in-studio to break down his teammate Merab Dvalishvili’s huge win at UFC 316. The former champion also discusses his Funk Harbor rum, what’s next for O’Malley, Sandhagen’s chances against Merab, being on a reality show with Petr Yan, the Jones-Aspinall drama, provides an update on his return, and more (1:31:03).Sam Jones, manager of 18-year-old boxing phenom Adam Maca, stops by the studio to talk about the changing business and stories from the fighters he works with (2:43:48). Later, Adam joins the conversation to discuss his debut at The Theater at MSG, signing with Matchroom Boxing, his aspirations in the sport, and more (3:10:31).Ariel and the Boys reunite to answer your Super Chats (3:32:24).

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo open the show by discussing the latest updates about the Canelo-Crawford superfight (03:31).Eddie Hearn joins the conversation to share his insight on the fight and Dana White’s involvement, the latest on Anthony Joshua, Dave Allen’s rise, Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr., and ends with his reaction to Fabio Wardley’s devastating knockout of Justis Huni, Jai Opetaia’s victory, and other fight news (11:29).The duo give their opinion on the announcement of Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte in Riyadh (41:30), break down Wardley’s dramatic comeback KO (43:46), and react to the Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos cancellation and chaotic aftermath (48:55).Next, they talk about Vasiliy Lomachenko’s retirement announcement (1:01:12), with Ade providing his favorite moments from the Ukrainian’s illustrious career, and then close with this week’s Parting Shot (1:09:07).

Ariel Helwani reacts to major news regarding Canelo-Crawford landing on Netflix, the latest back and forth between rivals Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez, and more (01:37).Joe Pyfer joins in-studio after his big win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 to discuss stomach issues stemming from his UFC Mexico pullout, staying off of social media, his strained relationship with his father, Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev, his next fight, and more (19:12).Shotzi Blackheart, former WWE star and current "indie goddess," comes by the studio to unpack the details of her WWE release, brutal injury, late father's legacy, working with NXT, wrestling with Ronda Rousey, and more (1:21:26).The Boys in the Back join Ariel to recap the day (2:22:52).

Ariel Helwani break downs the biggest results from UFC 316, including a discussion of Merab Dvalishvili’s legacy and Amanda Nunes’ highly anticipated return against Kayla Harrison (09:29).Then, he gets fired-up for a conversation regarding the latest Jones-Aspinall drama and reacts to Dana White’s press conference comments (34:43).Merab Dvalishvili calls into the program hot off his title defense against Sean O’Malley and talks about the differences in the rematch, returning to his home village in Georgia, his potential upcoming fight against Cory Sandhagen, his dream of fighting in New York, and more (1:02:02).Mark Coleman and Mike DiSabato, former Ohio State wrestlers, join in-studio ahead of the premiere of "Surviving Ohio State," a documentary detailing the 20 years of sexual assault inflicted by Dr. Richard Strauss on collegiate athletes. They discuss their experiences, the courage it took to come forward as victims, and the ongoing lawsuit against the university (1:53:34).Kayla Harrison is next up after her dominant victory over Juliana Peña to win the bantamweight title at UFC 316 and gets into her harrowing weight cut, her status as the "greatest combat athlete," and her legacy-defining fight against former teammate and soon-to-be UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes (2:58:14).Mario Bautista checks in after his UFC 316 upset over the debuting Patchy Mix to discuss the fight, not getting a post-fight interview, dealing with negativity after the Jose Aldo fight, and calls for a top-five matchup next (3:32:46).Ariel and the crew round off the show with the rest of the news (3:53:14) and results around combat, and by answering your Superchats (4:04:36).

Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll are back to recap UFC 316, starting with Merab Dvalishvili's incredible submission of Sean O'Malley in the night's main event (05:45).Next, they discuss Kayla Harrison's dominant showing against Julianna Peña and her inevitable meeting with former training partner Amanda Nunes (25:06), before weighing in on Patchy Mix's bizarre performance against Mario Bautista (40:33).Then, they touch on Joe Pyfer's win over Kelvin Gastelum (50:30), Kevin Holland taking out Vicente Luque (55:14) and the rest of the prelims (58:33).Finally, they react to comments from the post-fight press conference (1:00:20), harrowing news about Ben Askren's health (1:04:44), and Chuck gives his final thoughts (1:08:03).

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes.The boys open the show by breaking down the UFC 316 weigh-in results and analyzing which fighters looked sharp on the scales (5:14).One fighter who had no trouble making weight was Kayla Harrison, who challenges Juliana Peña for the bantamweight title. The guys explore each fighter’s path to victory and debate whether the betting line is disrespecting the reigning champion, Peña (10:14).Despite two title fights on the card, the buzz around UFC 316 isn’t quite where it should be. The trio discuss the underwhelming ticket sales and whether the UFC is currently in a slump with fans (20:47).Shifting gears to the main event, the guys dive into the biggest storylines ahead of Sean O’Malley’s second title challenge against Merab Dvalishvili (23:42).Is Patchy Mix the best fighter to make the jump from Bellator to the UFC? Petesy and the lads break down the challenge ahead for the newcomer, as he takes on Mario Bautista in a bid to enter the top of the bantamweight sweepstakes (35:15).Jon Jones is back in the headlines! The crew react to his latest tweet storm, and weigh in on the increasingly unlikely unification bout with Tom Aspinall (49:03).To close out the show, Petesy and the guys pay tribute to the late MMA media legend Jordan Breen (56:10).

The Boys in the Back start the show with quick mention of Vasiliy Lomachenko's retirement, before diving into their UFC 316 mega preview, including the main event (3:16), co-main event (29:31), and other action on the card (53:48).Then, they're joined by Jordan Leavitt for a thoughtful and fascinating conversation about his life and career (1:04:08).After debuting a brand new Fight Feasts (1:46:13), focused on Venezuelan food, the Boys give their P4P lists of jerseys (1:59:33), listen to your voicemails (2:16:56) and answer Super Chats (2:45:48).

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back answer your On the Nose questions to start the show (7:34), then GC hops on the Aviron bike, but has Sean Brady accepted the challenge?Keyshawn Davis calls in to preview his WBO lightweight title defense against Edwin De Los Santos and talk about meeting Michael Vick and Allen Iverson in his hometown, speculation around Gervonta "Tank" Davis, Teofimo Lopez’s recent comments, his relationship with boxing, and more (1:03:21).Maycee Barber clears the air on the medical emergency that forced her to pull out of her UFC main-event fight against Erin Blanchfield and discusses what she remembers from the night (1:31:14).Robbie Lawler, soon-to-be two-time UFC Hall of Famer, joins in studio to discuss coaching, his upcoming second induction, his connection with Rory MacDonald, BKFC rumors, BJ Penn’s recent troubles, life after fighting, and relives moments from his historic career (1:54:06).The Boys check back in with Ariel and finish with more On the Nose questions and Super Chats (2:53:40).Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start the show by discussing Caleb Plant’s upset loss to Armando Resendiz and where the result leaves the Jermall Charlo fight (4:57).Next, they're joined by Justis Huni to preview his short-notice title fight against Fabio Wardley and talk about how adversity prepared him for this moment, boxing in enemy territory, and his quick rise to the top at heavyweight (12:52).Then, Richardson Hitchins joins ahead of the George Kambosos fight to discuss becoming the face of boxing in New York City, potential next opponents, and more (33:27).Ariel and Ade react to the back and forth between Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez and what it means for other stars in the division (50:12), before pivoting to Jaime Munguía’s recent failed drug test (57:27).The duo finishes the day with a look at this weekend’s slate of fights, including the return of superstar Keyshawn Davis (1:04:46), and delivers the Parting Shot (1:08:31).

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with another angle on the conversation about the UFC being "washed" (06:26).Shawne Merriman, former NFL star, joins the show to talk about his MMA promotion, Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. He outlines his start in combat sports, competing with the UFC’s control of the industry, hosting athlete vs. athlete superfights, talks with WWE, and more (31:06).Mark Kriegel — legendary analyst, journalist, and author — joins Ariel in-studio to discuss his new book, "Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson." He breaks down his start in sportswriting, his rocky relationship with Tyson, the evolution of his career, what he has learned from boxing, and dives into many more stories from his life (1:01:35).Derrick Lewis calls in as the last guest of the program leading up to his UFC main event in Nashville and talks about his decline at heavyweight, his reasons for choosing MMA instead of boxing, his fight cancellation in November, what he wants next, and more (1:58:50).Ariel and the guys wrap up by answering your Super Chats (2:44:05).

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show with news, notes, and a recap of this past weekend’s UFC main event drama (03:31).Friend of the program and current "The Ultimate Fighter" coach Chael Sonnen joins the program to discuss his coaching style, working with Colby Covington, recent disagreements over social media with Ariel, interviewing Tom Aspinall and the Jon Jones dilemma, mending things with Valentina Shevchenko, working with Real American Freestyle Wrestling, and more (18:10).Jairzinho Rosenstruik calls in following his removal from the UFC after losing to Sergei Pavlovich and talks about signing with Dirty Boxing Promotions, his future in MMA, the passing of his coach Michael Babb, and more (1:11:32).Erin Blanchfield comes on after her last-minute main-event cancellation at UFC Vegas 107 to discuss Maycee Barber’s severe medical issues, fighting a big name next, learning from her loss to Manon Fiorot, and more (1:28:58).Elayna Black, formerly known as "Cora Jade," joins in-studio to discuss her shocking departure from the WWE, coming back from major injuries and hardships, dealing with intense negativity, dropping out of high school to pursue professional wrestling, her next move in the sport, and much more (1:57:14).Petesy joins Ariel and the crew to pay respect to Canadian MMA journalist Jordan Breen after his tragic passing. They wrap up by reacting to more news topics and answering your Super Chats (3:05:14).

On this week’s edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs.Kicking off the show, they dive into breaking news: Maycee Barber has missed weight for her fight against Erin Blanchfield, along with several other fighters on this weekend’s Apex card (4:02).Another UFC product that returned this week is The Ultimate Fighter. The guys discuss why the show feels underwhelming, even with fan favorites Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier coaching opposing teams (14:15).The trio then address the troubling news surrounding former UFC champion BJ Penn, who was arrested this week. His mother has reportedly been granted a restraining order, citing a pattern of concerning behavior (30:37).There’s also more on the potential Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones fight, but it’s not good news. Jones’s recent comments make the matchup seem even further out of reach, and the guys break down what this could mean for the long-anticipated superfight (39:28).To wrap things up, the fellas discuss Vitor Belfort’s recent Hall of Fame induction and examine the evolving narratives around drug testing in combat sports (52:35).

The Boys in the Back kick off with a look at the latest in the Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall saga, including some light-hearted social media posts (03:05).Then, they discuss Movsar Evloev's tough road to a UFC title shot and some historic comparisons for other fighters who have had to wait for their opportunity (07:30).Next, they look ahead to the UFC's loaded June schedule (31:05), before breaking down UFC Vegas 107 (39:47).Finally, the Boys make picks (57:46), give their P4P MMA haircuts (1:01:41), listen to your voicemails (1:20:43), and answer Super Chats (1:54:33).LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL: +1-415-787-2482

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (14:22).Tim Welch, longtime coach and business partner of superstar Sean O’Malley, joins before their rematch against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. He talks about opening his gym, visits from Israel Adesanya and Demetrius Johnson, Sean’s change in lifestyle, antics during the first bout, reminisces on his career, and much more (58:31).The crew comes back to answer more questions (1:39:51).Joe Pyfer previews his fight against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 and discusses the illness that forced him out of UFC Mexico, his beef with Jeremy Stephens, Sean Brady's next fight, coming back from back surgery, learning from his Jack Hermansson loss, and sets the conditions for GC’s Aviron bike race against Sean (2:13:35).Dan Hooker calls in after his most recent surgery to provide insight into his return timeline and break down his newest viral venture: one-minute scraps, a winner-takes-all $50,000 backyard brawl tournament (2:48:06).Sean Grande, the voice of the Boston Celtics and former Bellator announcer, joins in-studio to talk about how he got involved in combat sports, his legendary call of Peter Queally’s walkout against Patricky Pitbull, the importance of storytelling in MMA, Bellator’s end, Olympic boxing, the future of sports broadcasting, plus many more stories from his celebrated career (3:11:57).Ariel and the Boys end the packed day by addressing your Super Chats (4:17:27).

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo begin the show with a tribute to boxer Georgia O'Connor, who tragically died at just 25 years old (06:16).Next, they transition to the shocking retirement of Delicious Orie (11:16), before being joined by Fabio Wardley ahead of his homecoming fight against Justis Huni (17:34).Then, they react to another spectacular performance by Moses Itauma (37:42) and debut the Popcorn List, where Ariel and Ade each rank their top 10 most exciting boxers (43:08).They close the show with a check-in on the status of Tyson Fury (1:00:58), preview this weekend's action, (1:04:59) and deliver the Parting Shot (1:13:07).

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back return with a recap of everything that transpired in combat sports over the weekend, including more drama between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinal (03:48)."The Welsh Gangster" Oban Elliot joins the program to discuss his fight against Seok Hyun Ko, visa issues that forced him out of his bout this weekend, participating in the UFC’s first event in Azerbaijan, Jack Della Maddalena’s title-winning performance, Islam Makhachev’s presence at welterweight, his support of Ian Machado Garry’s title run, his deal with Jon Jones, meeting with WWE stars, and more (31:11).Maycee Barber calls in before her UFC Vegas 107 main event against Erin Blanchfield to talk about falling ill and pulling out of the Rose Namajunas fight, her mental health struggles, recovery, her six-fight win streak, Valentina Shevchenko’s latest title defense, and more (1:04:26).Caleb Plant stops by ahead of his fight against Jose Armando Resendiz and discusses his awkward first meeting with Ariel, his loaded shoe collection, details of the failed booking against Jermall Charlo, his longtime relationship with music star Jelly Roll, his start in kickboxing, the state of PBC boxing, Canelo-Crawford, and more (1:33:11).Ariel and the Boys end the show by answering your Super Chats (2:14:46).

On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined once again by Ben Fowlkes and the returning Shaheen Al-Shatti.With rumors swirling that Yair Rodriguez may get another crack at Alexander Volkanovski, the lads discuss whether that's the correct fight to make, what happens to Mosvar Evloev, and more (04:56).Then, the conversation shifts to news that Ilia Topuria has split from his longtime coaches (19:55), leading to discussion about whether the timing will be problematic, and comparisons to Conor McGregor regarding how the star controlled his most recent training camps (22:28).After touching briefly on the verbal spat between Islam Makhachev and Chael Sonnen (34:47), the lads weigh in on whether Makhachev and Topuria will ever meet in the octagon (48:35).Finally, the show ends with a recap of Jon Jones' recent social media posts — and how the Tom Aspinall saga has affected his legacy (50:02). Plus, the latest on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford megafight, including Dana White and TKO's involvement (1:00:11).

The Boys in the Back start the show by breaking down the timeline of Jon Jones’ recent flurry of social media activity (02:34), before debating his complicated legacy and whether retiring before fighting Tom Aspinall hurts how he's viewed (19:57).UFC featherweight and TUF winner Marion Santos joins the show after his decision victory over Sodiq Yusuff at UFC Vegas 106 to discuss the win, growing up in Brazil, being inspired by Anderson Silva and Charles Oliveira, his relationship with teammate Matheus Camilo, dreams of playing soccer, and more (32:38).The Boys rank their P4P summer activities (1:05:30), listen to your voicemails (1:27:37), and answer Super Chats (1:48:15).

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On the Nose questions (06:57).Renato ‘Money’ Moicano returns ahead of his fight against Beneil Dariush at UFC 317 to discuss Gilbert Burns’ loss, his short-notice title shot against Islam Makhachev, opening a gym in South Florida, his viral social media posts, Arman Tsarukyan’s tough spot, Paddy Pimblett, and Jon Jones possibly retiring. He finishes with some financial insights (1:01:38).NBA veteran Michael Carter-Williams previews his May 29 boxing debut alongside trainer Jeovanny Estela and discusses how he got into boxing, meeting his trainer, transitioning from basketball, his future in the sport, keeping a close eye on MISFITS, dealing with nerves, and more (1:32:48).WWE star Karrion Kross joins in-studio to talk about his recent meteoric run, leaning into honesty, his YouTube channel and documentary, his confusingly long layoff, Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport event, taking inspiration from ‘The Smashing Machine,’ his limited involvement in WrestleMania 41, his issues with Logan Paul, being released and other hardships, his relationship with his wife in and out of the business, his beginnings in combat sports, the release of his book, and many more stories from his life and career (1:56:25).Ariel is rejoined by the crew to round out the show and answer your hard-hitting Super Chats (3:22:56).