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Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Ben Fowlkes DEBUT - UFC 316 Meh? Jones Petition , Volk/Yair 2?There's a few good men on the latest episode of Submission Radio LIVE as Jed Meshew and Ben Fowlkes join the show! We want the truth as we talk new TUF, UFC 316, Merab, Jon Jones pettitions, Volk/Yair 2 craziness and more! Plus prepare yourself as we reveal our Tom Cruise top 3's as well as a few of his worst movies! All that AND your questions? Strap in for another SR Live experience! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.com for 15% AND FREE SHIPPING (Plus you're helping the show) Download the Saily app and us...2025-05-291h 21Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Ben Fowlkes DEBUT - UFC 316 Meh? Jones Petition , Volk/Yair 2?There's a few good men on the latest episode of Submission Radio LIVE as Jed Meshew and Ben Fowlkes join the show! We want the truth as we talk new TUF, UFC 316, Merab, Jon Jones pettitions, Volk/Yair 2 craziness and more! Plus prepare yourself as we reveal our Tom Cruise top 3's as well as a few of his worst movies! All that AND your questions? Strap in for another SR Live experience! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.com for 15% AND FREE SHIPPING (Plus you're helping the show) Download the Saily app and us...2025-05-291h 21
FilmDrunk FrotcastUNLOCKED – Frotcast 613: CEOwned, with Ben Fowlkes
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We welcome longtime MMA writer Ben Fowlkes (Uncrowned, the Co-Main Event Podcast) onto the show to discuss the bouquet of assaults, both sexual and conventional, that Conor McGregor has committed recently. It appears as if he went method for his role as a coked-up maniac in Road Ho...2024-12-261h 36
Viewless Wings Poetry PodcastFour Poets Recite (Madi Huffman, Ben Fowlkes, Dereka Smith, VA Wiswell)The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast October submitted poems episode features four wonderful contributions read by the poets. Different forms and themes are featured. The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast explores the art of poetry through interviews with poets and artists including Safia Elhillo, A.E. Stallings, Dana Gioia, Yanyi, Olivia Gatwood, Lisa Marie Simmons and more. Subscribe today.
Featured poets:
Things Will Work Out by Madi Huffman
Summer Storm by Ben Fowlkes
African Black Soap Burns Me Now by Dereka Smith
New York Rhino by VA Wiswell
2024-10-1413 min
Nuanez NowNuanez Now January 25, 2024 - Hour 1 - Ben Fowlkes, Travis DeCuireBen Fowlkes of The Pulp visits the studio to talk about his great article about the hockey community in Missoula. Plus: Travis DeCuire after Monday's win over Weber State, and Geoff Safford and Andrew Houghton break down the voting for the Baseball Hall of Fame.2024-01-2654 min
Turned On#488: Basement Jaxx, Dames Brown & Eddie Fowlkes, Thrilogy, J. Caesar, BruiseMusic from Secretsundaze, Nu Groove, Fate And Fiction Recordings, 3x classic Basement Jaxx remixes and 15 epic minutes of vintage BT...
Turned On is supported by my Patreon followers. If you want to show your love for my podcast and what I do, you can subscribe to my Patreon for less than 50p per episode to support me and in return you can enjoy perks like guestlist benefits for my gigs, free downloads of my edits before anyone else, exclusive previews of my tracks, feedback on your tracks if you're a producer. All the money raised here goes...2023-12-0400 min
Pod Yourself A Gun - A Rewatch Podcast[Pod Yourself The Wire] 112: Cleaning Up, with Ben Fowlkes of Co-Main Event“I once dated a woman who compared me, not entirely unfavorably, to McNulty, and you know what? It was kind of a wake up call.” -Ben FowlkesMaking his debut on the podcast is writer and podcaster from Co-Main Event, Ben Fowlkes joins Vince and Brent (still filling in for Matt even though his kid is like four-weeks-old which is old enough to get a job damn cut the cord already, Matt) to talk about The Wire season 1 episode 12, “Cleaning Up.”Featuring one of The Wire’s most memorable scenes, what you might not remember about this...2022-11-171h 39
Verbal Tap MMA Comedy PodcastVerbal Tap (Ep. 497) UFC 272 w/ Ben FowlkesFind him on all of the social media's because Ben Fowlkes is amazing, and back with a vengeance. He's one of the best in the business of mma journalism, and he's here to conquer Over/Under Kevin UFC 272. Listen in, we had a blast. Oh, and we definitely deep dive into the new Reacher series on Amazon prime, hope you've watched. @benfowlkesMMA2022-03-0358 min
TakelineSports Betting, UFC Wages, Summer League + Ben FowlkesThis week on Takeline, Jason and Renee discuss how the embrace of betting by pro leagues will affect the sports industry. Later in the show, Renee talks about her experience at Summer League. Plus, Ben Fowlkes of The Athletic joins to talk about Cheyanne Buys viral press conference and the controversy around how the UFC pays its fighters.Don’t forget to smash the subscribe button at http://youtube.com/takelineshow for exclusive video clips and to watch ALL CAPS NBA. New episodes every Friday!Take Crooked's listener survey: cr...2021-08-1759 min
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 449: UFC 261 & Triller's weird alternate universeGiven the assembly-line nature of the UFC content these days, you can't blame MMA fans, boxing hardcores and casuals alike for being interested in Triller, which is (if nothing else) EXTREMELY different. So, when that dude Ebenezer Paul knocks out Ben Askren in under two minutes, it's going to be kind of a big deal. We discuss that and look ahead to UFC 261. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-04-191h 11
Inside the HexagonLongtime MMA journalist and podcaster Ben Fowlkes breaks down "Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg"On this week's episode, respected MMA journalist and podcaster Ben Fowlkes joins the show to discuss "Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg!" We're breaking down the historical significance of the fight, the lead-up, the action inside the hexagon, and the aftermath. How was Carano affected by the pressure of the fight? Was this fight put together too soon? Why didn't Carano come back to MMA? And what is Cyborg's place in MMA history?
All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Also, please d...2021-03-2235 min
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 439: A tough one for the old guysBoth Alistair Overeem and Frankie Edgar had rough nights at Saturday's UFC. Alexander Volkov busted Overeem's nose en route to a second-round TKO. Corey Sandhagen put Edgar's chin into the stratosphere with a KO-of-the-year-candidate flying knee. So, that was hard to watch. Plus, Ben watched BKFC and we look ahead to UFC 258. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-081h 13
Run it Red with Ben SimsBen Sims 'Run It Red' 072Run it Red 72, the final show of the year, is here! As I've been saying over the past six months, before you check the show, and if you’re feeling anything I’m doing at the moment then please check out the link to charities on all my pages and consider donating to some good causes in return. Stay safe, Sims. Charity Link: biglink.to/Charities Subscribe: >>> fanlink.to/runitred Send your music >>> promos@djbensims.com Spotify Playlist: bit.ly/RUNITREDSPOTIFY BEN SIMS pres RUN IT RED 72. Dec 2020 1. DJ Hell - Tonstrom. Hell Ex 2. D...2020-12-182h 04
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 430: Tyson-Jones delivers, UFC plays musical chairsBen watched the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. exhibition boxing match on Saturday night and gleefully reports that he got his money's worth ... of entertainment, if not exactly top flight boxing action. Meanwhile, the UFC scrapped Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis at the the last minute while simultaneously shuffling the line-ups for its next two events as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-301h 12Verbal Tap MMA Comedy PodcastVerbal Tap (Ep. 427) Ben Fowlkes an MMA MEDIA POD!Writer for The Athletic and from the Co-Main Event Podcast we have Ben Fowlkes on to talk all things MMA media! We love Ben, and you already should too. On the small chance you don't, listen to this podcast and you will. 2020-09-1742 min
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 417: Anthony Smith didn't find what he was looking forAnthony Smith made a somewhat short turnaround after his high-publicized de-toothing by Glover Teixeira back in May, just to return Saturday night to get outpointed by Aleksandar Rakic. Chances are, Smith's not going to be happy with that. Plus, are we seeing the end of the Brutal Bob Lawler Era? And Chad invents a time machine and sends Ben on a mission with an important message for 2010 Alistair Overeem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-311h 16
Run it Red with Ben SimsBen Sims 'Run it Red' 064Run it Red episode 64 is here with fresh cuts from the likes of Ryan Elliott, Insolate, LSD, Marco Faraone and more. there's also a bonus hour which wasn't included in the NTS broadcast. Next show >>> 12am (UK Time) 23rd May www.nts.live Subscribe: >>> fanlink.to/runitred Send your music >>> promos@djbensims.com Spotify Playlist: bit.ly/RUNITREDSPOTIFY 1. TRP - Pony Up. Lobster Theremin 2. Eddie Fowlkes - The Past and Present (Benji Candelario Mix). TechnoSoul 3. Moon Boots feat. Steven Klavier - Tied Up (Kenny Dope Bonus Beats). Anjunadeep 4. Adryiano - PL303 Style. Cestraw 5. Ben Sims - Free Jack. Lobster Theremin 6. Pho...2020-05-042h 58
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 398: What will it take to do UFC 249 safely?We discuss reports of Dana White's recent conference call with fighters booked on upcoming UFC cards, what an epidemiologist told Ben about how the UFC could get back to business in a safe way and what classic fights have listeners been watching to pass the time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-201h 16
Run it Red with Ben SimsBen Sims 'Run it Red' 063Run it Red 62 is here with new heat from the likes of Truncate, Cadans, Pfirter, Mark Broom, Nuke, Mosca and loads more. Full tracklist below - stay safe x Next show >>> 12am (UK Time) 25th April www.nts.live Subscribe: >>> fanlink.to/runitred Send your music >>> promos@djbensims.com Spotify Playlist: bit.ly/RUNITREDSPOTIFY BEN SIMS pres RUN IT RED 63. MAR 2020 1. Nenor - Carefree. Quintessentials 2. Broz Inc - Gimme It (Mr. K'Alexi Shelby Remix). Badam 3. Dance System & Leon Pard - Change The Subject. Chiwax 4. Eddie Fowlkes - Sequen...2020-04-012h 10
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 390: Ben ate the peanut butter cups for Fury-WilderWhat are Dan Hooker's prospects among the lightweight elite after defeating Paul Felder at UFC Auckland? Can Joseph Benavidez finally make good on his flyweight potential? Are we really doing Cejudo vs. Aldo? And did Ben consume too many edibles before the weekend's big boxing match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-251h 13
Well, Actually... A show about MMA and Other StuffThe Fight Beat with Ben FowlkesFernanda is joined by friend and colleague, The Athletic’s Ben Fowlkes, to talk about how he got involved in MMA journalism, covering the early days of the sport, dealing with public criticism and feedback, his piece in The Athletic, “The night they got their ass kicked — and the long days that followed”, being able to “put on the white belt” in order to become a more well-rounded person, the inner conflict of covering a sport like mixed martial arts, click-baity content, The Tostines Dilemma, and much more.Subscribe to The Athletic now and save yourself 40% on an annual su...2020-02-121h 07
Art Fight Podcast#79 - Ben FowlkesSenior Writer for The Athletic Ben Fowlkes raps with us from the frontier about the value of being able to take your time with writing, the struggle of getting started, and moving beyond telling yourself that you suck.
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The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 381: That feels emotionally manipulativeYou wanna talk about painful? How about Jairzinho Rozenstruik destroying Alistair Overeem's lip in the final seconds of a heavyweight main event Overeem was on the verge of winning at UFC on ESPN 7? Also, how about Stefan Struve getting punted in the junk twice by Ben Rothwell and THEN losing via TKO? We talk about that, then look ahead to UFC 245. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-091h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 379: What's Going On With Your Face?The dreaded Patreon Power Rankings take over the CME proper for the first time ever! Plus ... uh ... what's going on with Ben's face? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-181h 05
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 376: The BMF title fight is ONBen returns from England and we attempt to catch up on everything we missed while he was gone. As usual, it was a lot: Nate's "atypical" drug test. Maia vs. Askren. Greg Hardy. Dom Reyes. Douglas Lima. Yair and Jeremy. It's all happening right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-281h 15
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCME Special Report: Catching up with Ben in AustraliaBen got up early for us on what was his Thursday morning and Chad's Wednesday afternoon. We catch up with him about what it's like to be on the ground in Australia for UFC 243 and answer some listener mail questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-0335 min
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCME Movie Club: Silence of the LambsWith Ben traveling to Australia to cover UFC 243 for The Athletic, there won't be a normal CME this Monday. We hope to be able to deliver a long-distance podcast for you later in the week, depending on his schedule and whether the internet with cooperate with us. For now, please accept this latest episode of the CME Movie Club to keep you entertained. If you like it and want to hear more like it, head over to our Patreon page and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/comainevent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...2019-09-301h 09
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 373: It does a disservice to everyoneWe discuss Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens' main event fight from UFC: Mexico City ending in a no-contest after just 15 seconds. Due to Ben's travel schedule, we also look ahead to UFC 243's Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya and try to preview a loaded weekend of MMA action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-231h 03
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 357: Some Significant NewsBen and Chad talk about their decisions to join The Athletic as senior writers. Plus, Lusty Gusty calls it quits, Cowboy and El Cucuy prepare to throw down and Henry Cejudo attempts to become the champ champ champ champ champ champ champ ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-031h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 352: A Fight Between WeirdsmobilesBen and Chad discuss Jack Hermansson crashing the middleweight title picture with his surprising victory over Jacare Souza, the newly gentle-of-spirit Rory MacDonald retaining his Bellator welterweight title after a majority draw with Jon Fitch--maybe not GREAT for the ongoing tournament, you guys--and this weekend's upcoming UFC card from Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-291h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 350: Ebbs and Flows Out This MFerBen and Chad discuss UFC 236's stellar interim title fights, including what should rightfully happen next for Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway, Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum. In addition to that, they look at a number of Classic Dana Moments from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-151h 04
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 349: Goddamnit, I Hate MyselfBen and Chad talk UFC 236's two interim title fights--Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier and Kelvin Gastelum vs. Israel Adesanya. In addition to that, they talk about Bareknuckle FC successfully setting up its own version of a superfight. CME Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comainevent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-081h 17
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 344: Y'all Fighting at the Buffet? Bruh.With Jon Jones saying he's just now getting comfortable feeling like a UFC fighter (lol, wut?!?), we discuss the outlook for the rest of Bones' 2019 in the wake of his victory over Anthony Smith. Plus, a welterweight title fight that was a nightmare for one guy and a dream for the other. Oh, and say one thing for Ben Askren's UFC debut: It was not boring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-041h 14
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastIntroducing: Road Agents!A free sample of Ben and Chad's new podcast "Road Agents" which will be available to top-tier patrons at the CME's Patreon page. Like what you hear? Go sign up: https://patreon.com/comainevent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-02-061h 02
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 338: I’m Out Here Swinging Snakes Around, Man!Ben and Chad break down the action from UFC on ESPN+1, as instructed by the huge amounts of listener mail they received. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-211h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 337: I Feel Like I'm Taking Crazy PillsThe UFC's broadcast deal with ESPN is upon us, so Ben and Chad break down Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw, talk about how a streaming-only product will affect fans and then nod to Nate Diaz jumping into the Conor-Khabib feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-141h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 336: From Outhouse to PenthouseAfter holiday break, Ben and Chad are back like Francis Ngannou after knocking out Curtis Blaydes. On this episode: UFC 232 wrap-up plus UFC 235 goes from the outhouse to the penthouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-081h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 335: Time to go whole hog on sword fightingChad and Ben discuss the divergent directions of Frank Mir and Lyoto Machida, then look ahead to UFC 232's dueling title fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-12-181h 18
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 334: Got Them WMDsBen and Chad breakdown the two title fights from UFC 231 and ask what happens next at men's featherweight and women's flyweight. Plus, with the UFC's deal with Fox about to end, what did we learn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-12-101h 10
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 333: Poison most foulRecapping the hot heavyweight action from Adelaide, Australia over the weekend (and Shogun!), plus Ben and Chad look ahead to the two awesome title fights on tap Saturday at UFC 231. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-12-041h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCME Book Club: The Sisters BrothersBen and Chad discuss one of their favorite books, Patrick DeWitt's The Sisters Brothers, with some help from the CME listening audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-301h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 327: Bellator GP Action + DC vs. BeastBen and Chad try not to jinx the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix. Plus, new fights for DC, The Black Beast, Jonny Bones, Lusty Gusty, Shev-champ-o and Joanna Former Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-151h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 326: Some People Don't PlayCANNONBALL!!! After Khabib Nurmagomedov goes into the crowd to brawl with Dillon Danis, Ben and Chad question whether anything really goes when you're "selling the fight." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-081h 13
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastEpisode 286 (12/18/17)Rafael dos Anjos’ dominant win over Robbie Lawler at UFC on Fox 26 was yet another reminder to the Co-Main Event Podcast (or, at least, one half of it) to stop sleeping on dos Anjos. That actually tees Ben and Chad up nicely for this week’s show, wherein they discuss both dos Anjos’ win as well as the current awesome status of the welterweight “wilderness” (Ben’s word) and ask whether 170 pounds is the best thing MMA has going right now--even if Woodley doesn’t seem to notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-12-181h 13
Between Rounds ArchivePress Row: Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie's Ben Fowlkes Talk Whittaker, "Bobby Knuckles," NicknamesThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie's Ben Fowlkes discuss the newly-minted UFC interim middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, specifically the origins and details of the “Bobby Knuckles” nickname, why it appeals to fans, why “The Reaper” dislikes it, bad MMA nicknames the historical role of fans and media in christening athletes and how social media has altered this tradition.2017-07-1344 min
The RoundsPress Row: Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie's Ben Fowlkes Talk Whittaker, "Bobby Knuckles," NicknamesThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie's Ben Fowlkes discuss the newly-minted UFC interim middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, specifically the origins and details of the “Bobby Knuckles” nickname, why it appeals to fans, why “The Reaper” dislikes it, bad MMA nicknames the historical role of fans and media in christening athletes and how social media has altered this tradition.2017-07-1344 minTest FeedPress Row: Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie's Ben Fowlkes Talk Whittaker, "Bobby Knuckles," NicknamesThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie's Ben Fowlkes discuss the newly-minted UFC interim middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, specifically the origins and details of the “Bobby Knuckles” nickname, why it appeals to fans, why “The Reaper” dislikes it, bad MMA nicknames the historical role of fans and media in christening athletes and how social media has altered this tradition.2017-07-1344 min
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 258 (5/29/17)After a week off to collect themselves--and in Ben's case go on vacation with his family--the Co-Main Event Podcast is back with a vengeance. It doesn't hurt that there are oodles of high-level MMA happenings to discuss, either. That's right, we said oodles. This week, Ben and Chad take a look at Alexander Gustafson's 21-minute beatdown of Glover Teixeira at UFC Fight Night 109, which may have rekindles Gustafsson's title hopes after a few rough years. They also talk about Germaine de Randamie's declaration that she won't be defending her women's featherweight title against Cris "Cyborg" Justino and what that...2017-05-291h 05
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 256 (5/8/17)Not gonna lie to you, Universe, parts of this episode of the Co-Main Event Podcast don’t sound great. This week’s recording session was beset by technical difficulties, mostly with Ben’s microphone. Fact is, the ol’ Behringer C-1 may be on its way out. Can’t blame it, really, what with Fowlkes sitting there breathing on it for 256 episodes. In any case, you’ll run into some terrible hiss, which gets gradually worse toward the end of the first half of the show. Good news is, it gets a little better from there. If you can force your ears to...2017-05-091h 07
The 1099Episode 88: MMAjunkie and USA Today's Ben Fowlkes on the State of Sports and MMA JournalismOn this week's episode, MMAjunkie and USA Today columnist and co-host of the Co-Main Event Mixed Martial Arts Podcast, Ben Fowlkes, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss what it's like covering the UFC. They explore how the UFC often sees the media as an extension of PR, how to handle the discussion of concussions, the process of getting a short story published, covering live sporting events from home, and the growth of the Co-Main Event Podcast.2017-04-1741 min
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 239 (1/9/17)Naturally, this episode of the Co-Main Event Podcast was recorded just as the announcement that Tyron Woodley will face Stephen Thompson in a welterweight title rematch at UFC 209 was going down. Which is just about typical, right, you guys? Fortunately, this episode of the CME is also an #AintShitGoinOn installment, so while Ben and Chad discuss in passing what next will happen to the UFC 170-pound title, it’s far from the focus of the entire show. So take THAT breaking news curse! As usual, the CME Universe comes particularly strong with its emails this week. Ben and Chad’s on...2017-01-101h 15
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 230 (11/7/16)Bad news, CME Universe, with just a few days to go before UFC 205, Ben and Chad probably just jinxed the whole thing by recording this episode of the Co-Main Event Podcast. See, the trouble is that this is a very thorough discussion. On this week’s show, your dudes break down each of the event’s three title fights, including Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez, Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson and Joanna Jędrzejczyk vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz. So basically those fights are now doomed to fall apart due to the parameters of the well-known CME curse. If we had to gu...2016-11-081h 16
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 229 (10/31/16)Feeling refreshed, CME Universe? After a three-week break from UFC events we hope you are bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and ready to dive headfirst into the end of the year push. Ben and Chad certainly are, as they tee-up a very spooky Halloween episode of the Co-Main Event Podcast. For starters, there is the Rafael dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson main event at this Saturday’s live finale of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 (who knew that was even a thing?). Since next weekend’s UFC 205 card is also so jampacked with hot fights, they begin to look ahead to that, too...2016-10-311h 11
WordsworthingEpisode 2: You'll Apologize If You Have ToIn this episode, we drink and talk about You'll Apologize If You Have To by Ben Fowlkes as published in Crazyhorse. See more at wordsworthing.com2016-10-1700 min
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 206 (5/23/16)Ben is returned from the woods and the Co-Main Event Podcast goes on as scheduled. While his personal appearance--normal, un-grizzled--is a bit of a letdown for Chad, who was hoping for something more Grizzly Adams-ish, there is a lot of business to discuss. For starters, this matter of Michael Bisping finally getting a shot at the middleweight title. Also, the fact that motherfuckers STILL won’t stop trippin’ about this Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather bullshit. In addition to that, Chad tries to get Ben pumped up for Thomas Almeida vs. Cody Garbrandt in the main event of this week...2016-05-241h 08
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 200 (4/11/16)Like UFC 200 itself, perhaps Co-Main Event Podcast No. 200 doesn’t feel like quite as a big a deal as CME No. 100, but it’s still pretty goddamn great. For starters, Ben and Chad kick off the show by announcing the first ever run of CME T-shirts, which you can buy right now over at Cotton Bureau. In addition to that, they have a long list of loyal listeners to thank for various CME 200 gifts and well wishes. Oh, and the actual fighting? yeah, there’s some of that too. Your dudes talk about Junior dos Santos getting right back in the...2016-04-121h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 195 (3/7/16)The Co-Main Event Universe spoke with a loud, clear voice this week. And what did you tell us? That the only things you cared about from the past week were Conor McGregor’s loss to Nate Diaz and Holly Holm’s loss to Miesha Tate, both at UFC 196. Seriously, there’s no way to overstate the amount of listener mail you sent to Ben and Chad on those topics and the complete dearth of listener mail you sent on nearly any other topic. As a result, your guys are breaking with their normal format this week and devoting this entire...2016-03-081h 14
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 190 (2/1/16)This week’s Co-Main Event Podcast delves heavily into the backlash against Sage Monroe Northcutt after his easy-peasy loss to Bryan Barberena on Saturday at UFC on Fox 18. Were the “haters” just being too “mean” to the 19-year-old “kid” after he “lost” his “fight” via “choke” and then told everyone he had “Strep throat”? In addition to that, Ben and Chad discuss the Dark Lord Ben Rothwell and his continued acquisition of power with his choke-out victory over Josh Barnett. Once all that sordid business is taken care of they look ahead to UFC 196/UFC Fight Night 82 and try to figure out exactly how bad...2016-02-021h 14
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 189 (1/25/16)Well, Ben and Chad drew up plans for this week’s Co-Main Event Podcast and then tore them up and started again after Cain Velasquez pulled out of UFC 196 with an injury. Then they tore THOSE plans up and started again a few minutes later when Fabricio Werdum also pulled out of UFC 196 with an injury. At this point, by the time you listen to this episode someone will probably have been added to UFC 196 and then pulled out with an injury. In addition to that ridiculous talk, they also look back on Conor McGregor’s command performance at the...2016-01-261h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 187 (1/11/16)This week’s Co-Main Event Podcast begins with the twisted tale of UFC 197 and who may or may not end up competing at that most bedraggled fight card. A week ago, we thought the whole event could be a goner. This week? We’re wondering if it’s going to mean Red Panty Night on multiple continents. In addition to that, your dudes Ben and Chad talk about this Sunday’s men’s bantamweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz as well as the return of Pretty Tony Pettis in a must-win bout against Eddie Alvarez. Somewhere in there...2016-01-121h 18
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 176 (10/26/15)Back to form this week for the Co-Main Event Podcast. Even though there still #aintreallyshitgoingon, Ben and Chad get deep into three rounds of mixed martial arts discussion. How is Ben holding up in the wake of his recent birthday? Can Chad make it through the show, considering his lingering cold? There’s a lot of subtext happening here. In addition to that, your dudes discuss the impending (and now official) return of Jonathan Dwight Jones, the injury mishaps that befell UFC Fight Night 76 and just Whas Really Goin’ On with the UFC’s apparel partnership with Reebok. Don’t know i...2015-10-261h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastA Special Announcement from the CME and a Chance to Revisit an Old FavoriteBy now, the cat is probably well out of the bag that there is no new CME this week, after Ben decided to go on vacation with his family to some mountain lake. Just picture him, swinging comfortably in his hammock sipping Jameson, not a care in the world as his bedraggled wife chases their two children around the cabin, trying to keep them from eating rat poison or tumbling down a set of stairs. Meanwhile, Old Man Fowlkes sways in the breeze, oblivious.
But look, Ben and Chad didn’t want to leave you high and dr...2015-08-171h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 166 (8/10/15)The MMA world will get a chance to catch its breath this weekend, or maybe come down from the weird herky-jerky meth high that was watching Glover Teixeira choke Ovince St. Preux unconscious on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 73. This coming weekend will be the first Saturday in some time without a UFC event, so now is your chance to take your kid to the zoo, maybe sit down and have dinner with your people, like a real damn family. Unfortunately, since we know you guys, we know you’ll spend it watching old King of Cage events on Fig...2015-08-111h 14
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 162 (7/13/15)The Co-Main Event Podcast is back in the building, ready to sweep up after all these damn Irishmen practically wrecked the place. It’s going to be a big job. On this episode, Ben and Chad find themselves with just too much to squeeze into an hour long show, but they do their best. They talk about Conor McGregor’s interim featherweight title victory over a short-notice Chad Mendes at UFC 189 and now McGregor’s impending title unification bout with Jose Aldo. Somehow, the UFC is gonna squeeze a season of The Ultimate Fighter into The Notorious One’s schedule...2015-07-141h 16
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 143 (3/2/15)With the world still reeling from two seismic events--Ronda Rousey’s 14 second win over Cat Zingano and the birth of Ben Fowlkes’ second child--the CME delivers a very special episode. This week, Ben and Chad have you covered on a bunch of health-related topics, such as 1) Revel in the fact you have two working arms, CME Universe, because you never know when the UFC might call you to fight Ronda Rousey. Seriously, they’re kinda running out of people for the job. 2) Don’t get too caught up in your shockwaves and your dejavus, it may cost you your Bellator...2015-03-031h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 131 (12/12/14)With Ben’s lengthy business chasing down hashtag lifestyle pieces in Las Vegas finally concluded, he and Chad get back on the wild, bucking horse that is the Co-Main Event Podcast on Friday. Better late than never, right, you roughnecks? Even with Ben safely ensconced back in the one true time zone, the show finds itself in an unusual position, with 10 not-so-slow days of MMA news to catch up on. For that reason, for one episode only your dudes dispense with the show’s normal 3-round format and just make it a free-for-all. From the UFC’s new Reebok deal a...2014-12-121h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 119 (9/9/14)With Ben safely returned from the wilds of Maine, the Co-Main Event Podcast produces what it hopes is its last delayed show for some time. Lucky thing, too, since the MMA world just proves too capable of breaking hella news from Tuesday to Tuesday. We all look forward to getting back to the normal Monday to Monday sched., where news breaks right AFTER the podcast comes out. This week, Ben and Chad talk up Jacare Souza’s big win over Gegard Mousasi from last Friday, Bellator’s shocking unmasking of ... some dude during its own show and Ben Askren’s weir...2014-09-101h 16
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 115 (8/11/14)With one CME host returning to town just as the other skeddadled out the back door, Ben and Chad had to squeeze in episode 115 during the short window when both dudes were still in the One True Time Zone. As a result, this installment of the Co-Main Event Podcast was recorded at Ben’s house, on Saturday and before noon. So, yeah, your dudes weren’t really awake yet, were swilling coffee and trying to keep their voices down while a bunch of babies took naps. Other than that, you won’t notice a difference. Covered in this week’s show a...2014-08-111h 13
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 101 (4/28/14)Episode 101 of the Co-Main Event Podcast sneaks in before Ben Fowlkes takes his family on a fabulous Florida vacation this week (must be nice, amirite?). Ben and Chad have more than enough to fill all three rounds, after Jon Jones sprinted past Glover Teixeira, Anthony Johnson reduced Phil Davis to ruin and Ronda Rousey said more weird stuff about Cris “Cyborg” Justino (only to be later backed up by even weirder stuff from her boss).
All that, plus AYFKM and Just Sayin’ Stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-04-291h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 96 (3/25/14)A day late and several dollars short, episode 96 of the Co-Main Event Podcast finally makes its way to the streets on Tuesday, after a 24 hour delay caused by Ben Fowlkes’ duties as a newspaperman for U.S. Today. Perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise however, as the tardiness gives Ben and Chad the opportunity to discuss Chris Weidman’s injury and the rescheduling of his middleweight title fight against Lyoto Machida. In addition, the guys look back at Dan Henderson’s win over Shogun Rua at UFC Fight Night 38, the banishment of Will Chope from the UFC roster as well...2014-03-261h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 88 (1/27/14)To begin this week’s Co-Main Event Podcast, Ben tells the story of his escape from Chicago following Saturday’s UFC on Fox 10. And what a harrowing tale it is, too, friends. Once safely ensconced back in the One True Time Zone, Ben and Chad take a close look at Benson Henderson’s controversial decision victory over Josh Thomson at that same event. How does Henderson keep pulling of these weird sleights of hand, anyway? In advance of this coming weekend’s UFC 169, your dudes also break down dueling title fights between Renan Barao and Urijah Faber as well as Jose...2014-01-281h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 84 (12/30/13)The Co-Main Event Podcast prepares to ring in 2014 this week with the first ever installment of CME: After Dark. What’s that mean, you ask? Eh, just that Ben and Chad had to record a couple hours later than normal, it was actually dark outside and they cracked open a couple of the Xmas beers they received in the mail from Danny Downes. So if you feel like this week’s podcast is, I don’t know, sexier than normal, that’s why. With UFC 168 ending in Anderson Silva’s horrible leg injury and Ronda Rousey’s triumph last Saturday nig...2013-12-311h 13
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 83 (12/20/13)Surprise! Just because the Co-Main Event Podcast wants you fools to have a very happy holiday (and because Chad has to go out of town next week) Dundas and Fowlkes got together to record episode 83 a little early. And why not? It’s not like recording it on Friday rather than the following Monday meant they were going to miss any big news, right? Oh God, they hope they don’t miss any big news. Not like the show needs any more content anyway, with UFC 168 on tap and Chris Weidman defending his middleweight title against Anderson Silva. Here’s hopi...2013-12-211h 10
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 79 (11/25/13)After the rollercoaster of the last few weeks it feels almost refreshing to return to the normal MMA news cycle, with the Co-Main Event Podcast sleuthing around for suitable topics with which to fill the hour. That is to say, this should be considered a slow week in mixed fighting circles as there is only one UFC event, and it’s sort of a minor one. Nonetheless, Ben and Chad spend a round of episode 79 “breaking down” (in a manner of speaking) Saturday night’s forthcoming main event between Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz. In addition, they talk about Jon Jone...2013-11-261h 08
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 77 (11/11/13)For the listener, perhaps the best part of plowing through episode 77 of the Co-Main Event Podcast will be hearing Ben cough and choke his way through the full hour like somebody’s 70-year-old grandma with a carton-a-day habit. Or perhaps not. Tough to say, really. Whatever the case, Ben had a frog in his throat, you guys. Luckily, that didn’t stop the kid and/or Chad from taking on a boatload of MMA news this week. Vitor Belfort’s 2013 career resurgence is the hot topic of conversation, as is next week’s UFC 167 main event between Georges St. Pierre a...2013-11-121h 14
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 72 (10/7/13)Some personal news kicks off episode 72 of the Co-Main Event Podcast, with Chad explaining to inquiring MMA minds everywhere why he chose to leave his position at ESPN.com on Monday. Will he take Ben’s advice and join the Crips? Guess you’ll have to listen to the show to know for sure. In any case, the touchy-feely stuff gets dispensed with quickly and then the guys dive right into discussing Wednesday's UFC main event between Jake Shields and Demian Maia. From there they segue into conversations about Ben Rothwell’s nine-month suspension for TRT-related shenanigans (or mistakes, or wha...2013-10-081h 07
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 71 (9/30/13)Plenty of news and notes to discuss this week on the Co-Main Event Podcast and not all of it jolly. On Episode 71, Ben and Chad spend the bulk of the time sorting out happenings that range from unsavory to simply unsatisfying. There is Yushin Okami’s recent release from the UFC to consider, along with news that the rematch we all expected/wanted between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson isn’t going to happen as quickly as it first appeared. The biggest bummer of all, though, is the death of a Brazilian flyweight last Thursday just prior to the weig...2013-09-301h 07
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 66 (8/27/13)Two shows, one week? Two shows, one week. As the UFC prepares to double dip with the revival of its old Wednesday evening time slot for Fight Night 27 and Saturday’s UFC 164, the Co-Main Event Podcast is along for the ride. During episode lucky number 66, Ben and Chad discuss Benson Henderson finally getting his shot at a rematch against Anthony Pettis, Josh Barnett making his long-awaited return to the Octagon (while opponent Frank Mir and Ben Rothwell will reportedly be using TRT) and a second Fox Sports 1 card that looks like a real kick in the pants. Plus, find ou...2013-08-271h 11
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 56 (6/18/13)One thing to be said for episode 56 of the Co-Main Event Podcast: Everybody was sober for the recording. We think. Hard to tell sometimes with Ben Fowlkes, you know? Anyway, with the decision-heavy UFC 161 still weighing considerably on their minds this week, Ben and Chad take up Rashad Evans’ victory over Dan Henderson, Roy Nelson’s lackluster loss to Stipe (Stipe!) Miocic and Steve Mazzagatti once again getting the raspberry after letting Josh Burkman choke Jon Fitch unconscious at WSOF 3. So, good for World Series of Fighting for actually getting a full round of the podcast devoted to its prod...2013-06-181h 03
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 51 (5/14/13)So it turns out some a-hole has been impersonating Ben Fowlkes on the internets, huh? The introduction to episode 51 of the Co-Main Event Podcast is highlighted by Ben and Chad discussing the story of his reverse catfishing, which caused quite a stir over at MMAJunkie.com and the UG early this week. Some of the burning questions that emerged from the ordeal: Just who is lame enough to do this? What could their incredibly lousy motives be? And why on earth would anyone who is not already Ben Fowlkes want to be Ben Fowlkes? There are no easy answers.2013-05-141h 12
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 47 (4/16/13)If we see your eyes brimming with tears as you listen to this week’s episode of the Co-Main Event Podcast, we’re just going to assume Ben and Chad said something that affected you on a deeply personal basis, and not that your eyes are watering from listening to the hoarse rasp of Ben’s injured voice. Sadly, the poor kid isn’t quite 100 percent for this taping, telling us he got stuck in a “choke” at “jiu-jitsu” or some other obviously made up story. You’ve got to hand it to him for saddling-up and croaking his way through 66 min...2013-04-161h 06
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 43 (3/19/13)Episode 43 of the Co-Main Event Podcast finds Ben and Chad just trying to wrap their arms around all the awesome happenings of UFC 158 and hug it all so, so tight. Maybe all the excitement goes to their heads, as at one point Ben relates the story of being locked out of his hotel by a “manifestation” in the streets of Montreal and at another, Chad tries out his new Johny Hendricks impression. Once they get down to brass tacks, the guys talk up the not-so-dark, not-so-scary appearance of Georges St. Pierre’s dark place, the (possible) end of the strang...2013-03-191h 06
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 41 (3/5/13)Episode 41 of the Co-Main Event Podcast comes on the heels of last Saturday’s unpredictable UFC on Fuel TV 8 card from Saitama Super Arena and leaves Ben and Chad with no shortage of things to discuss. From Wanderlei Silva’s upset win over Brian Stann (and what it portends for both their futures) to Mark Hunt’s jaw-breaking KO of Stefan Struve (seen at right) to welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre saying he’s going to unleash his dark place against Nick Diaz, the guys leave no stoned unturned. Get it? Stoned? As in, some talk of Matt Riddle’s recent ou...2013-03-051h 06
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 38 (2/13/13)And so, here it is, the long-awaited episode 38 of the Co-Main Event Podcast, aka CME: The Lost Tapes. The guys got thrown for a loop this week as first the unexpected death of Chad’s computer, then Ben’s family commitments set the podcast back a full two days. Forced into a DefCon One-type scenario, they resorted to booking some time at their pal Nate’s downtown studio to record this ish and – ta-da! – this is the result. On this week’s show, your dudes talk about the performances of Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche on the first episode of their UFC...2013-02-141h 06
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 37 (2/5/13)This week the Co-Main Event Podcast puts a temporary hold on one of its solemn vows in order to discuss the recent kerfuffle caused by the release of the UFC’s first official rankings. Seriously, though, people, don’t get comfortable thinking this talk of rankings will persist. If the guys had their way, all MMA rankings would come with a disclaimer that said something like: WARNING! THESE ARE REALLY NOT WORTH TALKING ABOUT! As the podcast turns its eye toward more relevant happenings, Ben and Chad discuss the futures of Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar after their killer bout...2013-02-051h 02
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 35 (1/22/13)Production of the Co-Main Event Podcast moved into the icy basement of Castle Fowlkes during the last two weeks, so if you detect any audio irregularities in episode 35 it may be just be the sound of Ben’s and Chad’s teeth rattling as they struggle to stay alive in the arctic temperatures. On this installment of the show, your co-hosts discuss Vitor Belfort’s upset of Michael Bisping, preview the coming week’s UFC on Fox card and talk about whether or not Bellator established any real momentum with its debut show on Spike last week. Along the way, Jes...2013-01-221h 09
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 34 (1/16/13)As you certainly know by now, the birth of Ben’s daughter (Willa Jane Fowlkes, who is adorable, by the way) on Monday threw this week’s Co-Main Event schedule into chaos. Just when you thought they’d leave you hanging, though, your dudes got together late Tuesday night to record an impromptu episode of the CME. Maybe they just couldn’t let the opportunity to comment on the end of Strikeforce, the future of SF fighters and the beginning of the Bellator-on-Spike era pass them by. Maybe they just had nothing better to do. Anyway, Ben and Chad obviousl...2013-01-161h 16
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Book Club: 'Bar Brawler'The logo for the first meeting of the Co-Main Event Podcast book club really sets the tone, don’t you think? Racy, exciting, a little bit dangerous. The truth is, the whole thing is kind of a blur. What we know for sure is that Ben, Chad and Sir Nigel spent an hour and change breaking down “Bar Brawler,” the debut novel from David Lee “Tank” Abbott and the first volume of the purported “Befor [sic] There Were Rules” trilogy. After all that time, did the guys come any closer to understanding the nature of the work? To ferreting out the intent...2013-01-091h 08
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 33 (1/8/13)The Co-Main Event Podcast may well have dodged another baby bullet this week, as Ben’s wife still had not gone into labor as he and Chad recorded episode 33. Unless Mr. and Mrs. Fowlkes’ kiddo is petulantly late, it appears as if the first round of CME offspring were kind enough not to disrupt the podcast schedule. On this installment, the guys reminisce a bit about Strikeforce prior to the zombie promotion’s final show this weekend, talk about the debacle that was InvictaFC’s first try at an internet pay-per-view and discuss the even bigger catastrophe that appears to be Ed...2013-01-081h 04
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 32 (1/1/13)Through the magic of tape delay the Co-Main Event Podcast’s first installment of 2013 is also the last episode of 2012, as the guys got together bright and early on New Year’s Eve Day to crank this puppy out. As the calendar turns, Ben and Chad are still flying high on the rush that was UFC 155 … at least, you know, the last two fights of it. During episode 32 the dudes talk at length about Cain Velasquez reclaiming the UFC heavyweight title from Junior dos Santos, Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon totally saving the day after the first few fights of the...2013-01-011h 06
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 30 (12/18/12)After so angering the CME Universe last week by choosing to go out of town with his family, Chad hopes to make amends by heading straight from the airport to Co-Main Event Studios to record episode 30. Once everyone is present and accounted for, he and Ben have a lot of ground to cover, so much in fact that this week only five rounds will do. On the docket for the latest installment of the CME are last week’s dueling TUF finales, Benson Henderson’s win over Nate Diaz (not to mention Toothpick-gate), the quizzical lineup for UFC 158 and whet...2012-12-181h 09
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 26 (11/13/12)Only one word to describe episode 26 of the Co-Main Event Podcast: Gargantuan. With UFC: Macau (Macau!) now nothing but a memory and UFC 154 waiting in the wings next weekend, Ben and Chad have plenty to talk about, and not even Ben’s lingering (and Chad-induced) cold can stop them. Oh, and you didn’t think your dudes would let the week where the plug is finally, mercifully pulled on the old bag of bones that is Strikeforce and not comment on it, did you? If you did, you’ll be sorely disappointed. As time allows, they also discuss the politi...2012-11-131h 04
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 25 (11/6/12)Episode 25 really makes the guys rethink the relatively free reign they’ve been giving Sir Nigel Longstock over MasterTweet Theatre, as things get weirder than ever between the CME and the world’s leading theatricalist. That awkwardness notwithstanding, Ben and Chad dispense with Stephan Bonnar’s positive test for steroids in the wake of UFC 153 and wonder what (if anything) can be done to clean up this sport. With UFC: Macau pending this weekend and the inaugural World Series of Fighting card in the books from last weekend, they look ahead to one more “fun fight” and analyze the slew of mi...2012-11-061h 04
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 24 (10/30/12)So this week the Co-Main Event Podcast put five rounds in the books in just shy of one hour, four minutes. Kind of makes you wonder why Ben and Chad can’t typically complete three rounds in under 1:15, huh? In any case, episode 24 sees your dudes take on the big issues, like whether or not there will be an actual “series” in the World Series of Fighting, the measure of Gina Carano’s true fighting spirit and if it’s possible to mobilize the CME voting bloc in order to win Ben the coveted “Best MMA Journalist” prize at this year’s Wo...2012-10-301h 03
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 23 (10/23/12)Two things were conclusively proven while recording this week’s Co-Main Event Podcast. One, Chad can’t remember past episodes of the CME for shit. Two, don’t even try to talk to Ben about PEDs if you want to get the show done in an hour. Aside from revealing those little peccadilloes, during episode 23 the guys talk about Jon Jones entering into yet another “fun fight” against Chael Sonnen, break down a fairly drug-centric week of MMA news and wonder aloud how the sport will remember Matt Hughes now that he’s all but announced his retirement.
All that, p...2012-10-231h 10
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 21 (10/9/12)Well, Ben and Chad were on pace to wrap up episode 21 of the Co-Main Event Podcast in near record time this week. Then, they started talking about Ben’s trip to Kansas City to take in the third installment of Invicta Fighting Championships and suddenly, 17-minutes later, it was time to start Just Sayin’ Stuff. Those, as they say, are the breaks. While Fowlkes was in KC, Dundas was in Minneapolis for UFC on FX 5 and you’ll find a full report from each locale in this episode. The guys talk about Jeremy Stephens and Dennis Hallman each getting bounce...2012-10-091h 14
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 18 (9/18/12)So here it is in all its glory. Episode 18 of the Co-Main Event Podcast may hit the airwaves 24 hours (or so) later than usual because Ben had to go party in California all weekend, but here it is nonetheless. On this week’s installment, your co-hosts puzzle over Anderson Silva’s UFC 153 main event fight against Stephan Bonnar, break down the a couple of the forgotten fights coming our way this weekend at UFC 152 and discuss the politics behind the UFC buying Jon Jones a Bentley. Among other things, Ben and Chad talk about what it means to be a da...2012-09-181h 06
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 13 (8/14/12)Episode 13 of the Co-Main Event Podcast starts like a house of fire and slowly devolves into finger-pointing, as Chad calls Ben on his latent sexism and Ben responds by accusing Chad of subtle xenophobia. In the baseless and childish nature of both, these claims do not necessarily differentiate this rendition of the CME from any other, except that it could be more fun. In addition to the mudslinging, Ben discusses his decision this week to leave one job for another and the guys recap UFC 150 while looking forward to the coming weekend’s Strikeforce show.
Amid all th...2012-08-141h 07
The Co-Main Event MMA PodcastCo-Main Event Podcast Episode 3 (6/5/12)Ben and Chad discuss the revelation of Frank Mir's testosterone replacement therapy exemption, the chaotic state of the welterweight division and why nobody (even people allegedly getting paid for it) watched TUF 15.
(Ed. Note: Ben was having some trouble with is microphone, but it mostly subsides at the start of round one. Sorry for the trouble, peeps.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2012-06-051h 04