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Contrabass ConversationsAudition prep with Brendan FitzgeraldJoin Brendan Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal Double Bass for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, as he shares his comprehensive approach to preparing for and succeeding in orchestra auditions. From practicing at half tempo and balancing practice with a full-time job to managing nerves with beta-blockers, Brendan covers all aspects of his preparation process. Learn how to handle the audition day, manage your workload, and ensure your best performance under pressure. Don't miss his key takeaways for musicians looking to secure a professional orchestra position. Check out Brendan's past podcast appearance here as well as his appearance...
2024-08-221h 06
Talking EarsBrendan Fitzgerald - talking creativity, community, and musical aestheticsWhile it is true that Brendan Fitzgerald is a fellow audiologist and is on the University of Buffalo clinical faculty, we spend almost our entire hour together discussing his work as the director of the contemporary music ensemble Wooden Cities. We ask Brendan to elaborate on what it means to have intention in live performances, how community and the people involved influence the outcome, and what constitutes musical aesthetics. Maybe next time we'll get into music audiology and hearing loss prevention for performers, but for now, we enjoy his beautiful and oftentimes challenging music.
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2023-09-2255 min
Wah Gwaan with UFC Fighter Odé OsbourneIn the Heart of the Action with Brendan FitzgeraldSwap your regular ringside seat for an insider's view with the engaging Brendan Fitzgerald, UFC commentator. Journey with us as we pry open the vaults of fight night at the Apex, unraveling the sheer power and exhilaration that radiates from the crowd. Brendan's vivid recounting of his unique experiences, including a recurring Mexico/Modelo moment, paints an intense picture of what it feels like to be on the 'other' side of the steel cage.
Feel the primal pulse of a UFC event as Brendan delves into the raw heart of fighting. He regales us with tales of life-or-death moments...
2023-09-0441 min
The Jay Billing Podcast's PodcastBrendan Fitzgerald talks everything UFC, relationship with Bisping, DWCS and much more…Brendan Fitzgerald is the UFC's lead commentator fight nights since 2018. He came into the sport in 2017 on Dana White Tuesday Night contender series, he's previously worked in college basketball in college and transitioned to MMA play by play commentary.Brendan's links:IG https://www.instagram.com/brendanfitztv/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrendanFitzTVYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCHP32Pf5E9TNAqZBevu7o_w My social media Available on Apple and Spotify podcast:https://linktr.ee/thejaybillingpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/_Jay_Bil...
2023-06-1939 min
Culture ColanderThe Whale, starring Brendan Fraser: “We didn’t need fatness to tell this story”Audra and Elisa pair up with Lily and James from Groovy Movies podcast to dissect one of the most talked about films of the year, The Whale, which stars Brendan Fraser and is nominated for multiple Academy Awards. They chat about fat representation, the struggle of stage-to-film adaptations, voyeurism, and the different manifestations of trauma.
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2023-03-071h 33
The Blueprint with Eliot MarshallEpisode 256: Brendan Fitzgerald - UFC Play-by-Play AnnouncerBrendan Fitzgerald is a play-by-play announcer and show host for the UFC. He also is the host of the Fitz Nation Podcast, featuring long form interviews about personal development and what top performers in MMA have used to reach a high level of success. Brendan has been in sports broadcasting since 2007 and has had the most fun in his career calling fights and falling in love with martial arts since joining the UFC in 2017.
2023-01-0653 min
Consequence of Habit"Discipline Crosses All Barriers" with Brendan FitzgeraldSend us a textUFC commentator and the host of Fitz Nation Podcast, Brendan Fitzgerald, joins JT this week on the Consequence of Habit Podcast. In this episode, JT and Brendan discuss: -how Brendan got started on his journey as a sports commentator -why he lives a plant-based and sober lifestyle -some of the major evolutions that have happened to Brendan surrounding his life and career -the challenge, but importance, of being brutally honest with ourselves -some...
2022-12-061h 19
Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCBrendan AllenText me a question for the showWatch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight PassFitz chats with UFC middleweight Brendan Allen. "All In" talks about his upbringing in a military family, settling in Louisiana and finding a love for martial arts.Allen is 7-2 in the UFC since arriving through an impressive win on Dana White's Contender Series back in 2019. He has finished most of his victories, including an impressive W over Kevin Holland in his UFC debut.Allen will fight Krystof Jotko on October 1st at the UFC Ap...
2022-09-0853 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCThe Sklar BrothersText me a question for the showFitz Nation is supported by Manscaped.com! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code FITZ20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodWatch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight PassJason and Randy Sklar (aka The Sklar Brothers) chat with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald on Fitz Nation about their upcoming show 'The Nosebleeds' on UFC Fight Pass.They also go into their careers as a unique brand of twin brother comedians, and how they transitioned to be known as c...
2022-07-2740 min
Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCCody StamannText me a question for the showFitz Nation is supported by Manscaped.com! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code FITZ20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodWatch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight PassCody Stamann is fresh off a recent win vs. Eddie Wineland at UFC Austin and chats with Brendan Fitzgerald about his life and career on Fitz Nation. Hear Cody's journey from his blue-collar background in Michigan, finding combat sports and diving deep into MMA.Stamann has had a solid UF...
2022-07-2043 min
Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCChris CurtisText me a question for the showFitz Nation is supported by Manscaped.com! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code FITZ20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodWatch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight PassChris Curtis chats with Brendan Fitzgerald on the Fitz Nation Podcast.Curtis broke into the UFC in late 2021 with a huge win over Phil Hawes. He then went on to finish Brendan Allen shortly after.Recently, he earned a win over Rodolfo Vieira at the UFC Apex and ta...
2022-07-1344 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCAlex CaceresText me a question for the showBrendan Fitzgerald chats with UFC veteran and featherweight contender Alex Caceres.Caceres is a recognizable character to fight fans with his free-flowing style and of course the trademark hairstyle.He has been on a long journey in the UFC and is still going strong as he is about to turn 34 years old.Full episodes of Fitz Nation are now exclusively on UFC Fight PassShow Notes0:00 - Intro1:30 - Veganism (Influenced by documentary forks...
2022-06-1544 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCMaycee BarberText me a question for the showCheck out the full interview only on UFC FIGHT PASS.On this episode of Fitz Nation, Brendan Fitzgerald chats with UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber. Barber has packed a lot of life experience into her first 23 years. She was just 20 years old when appearing on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018, getting a big win and earning a UFC contract.She has been thought of as a bright star and eventual championship challenger, but things didn't go according to plan in her goal to be th...
2022-05-1850 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCVicente LuqueText me a question for the showFitz Nation is back with new episodes as Brendan Fitzgerald speaks with UFC welterweight Vicente Luque.Luque is currently ranked 4th in the UFC's welterweight division. This Saturday, he will fight 5th ranked Belal Muhammad in the main event at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad.In this episode, Fitz talks to Vicente about his roots in New Jersey, but growing up in Brazil after his parents divorced. They talk about how he found himself getting into fights in school, and why Vicente said it was fu...
2022-04-041h 07
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 119 Brendan Fitzgerald - Commentating The Best Show on EarthBrendan Fitzgerald is a play-by-play announcer for the UFC. He also has his own podcast and YouTube show called Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC where he does a great job talking to fighters and allowing them to open up on their own terms. Brendan always wanted to be a sports broadcaster, he started by doing high schools & colleges until 2017, when he got the opportunity to audition for Dana White's Contender Series. With little to no MMA background, Brendan passed the audition and became a staple in the UFC commentator booth.
Brendan and I di...
2022-02-281h 00Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCCourt McGeeText me a question for the showUFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald chats with UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter winner Court McGee on Fitz Nation.Court McGee is a UFC welterweight veteran who is off back-to-back wins including a victory over Ramiz Brahimaj in early 2022.In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Court McGee discuss his well-known battle with addiction and how he has remained sober for the last 16 years. Raised in what many would consider "normal" surroundings for an American kid, McGee started getting into drugs and alcohol as a young teenager. He sp...
2022-02-161h 25
UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt SerraJulian Erosa, "Letterkenny" star Andrew Herr, and guest co-host Brendan FitzgeraldHost of the podcast Fitz Nation and UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald joins Jim as guest co-host on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!
First, Jim and Brendan are joined by Julian Erosa fresh off his "Fight of the Night" winning performance against Steven Peterson on Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland. He shares how close he came to giving up on mixed martial arts and pursuing a career as a math teacher, why he always fights with a goal to earn performance bonuses, and what changes he's made in his training camp that have contributed to...
2022-02-0856 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCSean BradyText me a question for the showSean Brady is a UFC welterweight contender currently ranked #9 in the division and coming off a big win over fellow contender Michael Chiesa.In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Sean Brady talk about his early life in Philadelphia and how he never really found his true passion growing up until he signed up for martial arts as a teenager. He was battling low self esteem because he didn't know what he wanted to pursue after high school, but once he found martial arts, he put everything into it.
2022-01-2652 min
Haydn Behind the Music StandBrendan Fitzgerald: Life is Music and FoodSection bassist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Brendan Fitzgerald shares his recent passion for grilling barbeque, particularly ribs, brisket and short ribs.
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2022-01-2659 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCBryan BattleText me a question for the showBryan "Pooh Bear" Battle is a UFC middleweight and winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 29 in 2021.In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Bryan Battle discuss his unique upbringing in North Carolina, being home schooled through high school and finding martial arts in his early 20s.➡️ Battle also talks about how he chooses to prove those who support him right instead of focusing on the haters and proving them wrong. He has his 2nd UFC appearance coming up at UFC Fight Night on February 5th when h...
2022-01-1948 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCIs it ALWAYS a good idea to be yourself?Is It ALWAYS a Good Idea to Be Yourself? Brendan Fitzgerald talks about when being yourself can hold you back.Sometimes, the habit of "being yourself" can give you expectations to live up to based on what those around you know about you. While we want to become more, we often want to achieve it by staying true to ourselves, but that can be difficult. Becoming more than what you are by definition means you can't just be yourself in the process.
2022-01-1705 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCShane BurgosText me a question for the show"Hurricane" Shane Burgos is a UFC featherweight contender out of New York.In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Shane Burgos discuss Burgos' recent win over Billy Quarantillo and the feeling of getting back to the win column in the UFC. They also discuss Shane's beginnings in martial arts and how he battled scoliosis and back surgery as a teenager to become a UFC fighter when doctors told him he would not be able to train again.➡️ As Burgos describes, as soon as he saw the UFC on TV...
2022-01-1246 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCSo you want to work in MMA?UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald 🎙 answers a fan question on trying to get a job in Mixed Martial Arts 🥋 and work for the UFC.Working in MMA has been a blast, but the only reason I got to the UFC is because I had passion for a job that could contribute to the organization. Often times, a great job is found when you have a set of skills that you love to use and match it with a company or an industry that you're a big fan of. Somebody who loves to practice martial arts but is also...
2022-01-1109 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCRandy CostaText me a question for the showUFC bantamweight Randy Costa chats with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald about his unlikely rise to being in the UFC. Costa participated in martial arts but never thought of himself as a fighter. As a tribute to his friend, Devin Carrier, who tragically died in a car accident, he took a pro fight and found success. The rest, as they say, is history.Costa has two UFC knockouts and fights Tony Kelley at UFC 269 this weekend!CONNECT WITH FITZ 🤙🏻📱 Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrendanFitzTV📸 Instagram - ht...
2021-12-0653 min
Believe You Me with Michael Bisping359 - UFC 268 Recap/Holloway vs Rodriguez Preview Ft. Brendan Fitzgerald, Marlon "Chito" Vera & Bobby Green
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and Brendan Fitzgerald discuss UFC 268 from Gaethje and Chandler delivering a FOTY contender, Rose and Usman retaining their titles and a certain Bellator fighter getting escorted out of the building then Bobby Green joins the show to talk his knouckout of Al Iaquinta and what's next for him and Chito Vera calls in to talk about his new #11 ranking, his quest for a top 5 fight, why he saves his smack talk for after the fight plus fan questions and so much more!This episode was recorded on 11.9.21
2021-11-102h 03
Exploring The Radio Industry And DJ LIFEEpisode 17~ Brendan BrackenToday On The Podcast I Was Chatting to Brendan Bracken Who Is A Radio Presenter And also DJ On IRadio It was such a great chat with brendan we had great craic and looking forward to seeing him soon. Check It Out
2021-10-1414 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCEryk AndersText me a question for the showEryk Anders interview with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald | Fitz Nation PodcastUFC veteran Eryk Anders joins Brendan Fitzgerald to talk about his journey to becoming an MMA fighter and getting to the UFC. Anders grew up in a military family, moving often throughout his childhood and living in all parts of the world.In this chat, he talks about the grind of earning a college football scholarship at Alabama, finding jiu jitsu and martial arts after college, and becoming an MMA fighter. He's getting re...
2021-10-1451 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCDan IgeText me a question for the showDan Ige chats with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald about becoming a dad as a fighter, mental approach, what he learned from Khabib Nurmagomedov, his future as an MMA manager and much more.Ige is coming off a main event appearance in the UFC over the summer against The Korean Zombie.FOLLOW :Twitter: https://twitter.com/dynamitedan808Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynamitedan808CONNECT WITH FITZ 🤙🏻📱 Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrendanFitzTV📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brendanfitztv/Follow Fitz:
2021-09-0857 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCMickey Gall - Part 2Text me a question for the showMickey Gall is coming off a win over Jordan Williams at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw (UFC Vegas 32).Gall got back into the win column with a rear naked choke submission in the first round.In this interview, Brendan Fitzgerald and Mickey Gall discuss his upbringing in New Jersey, the quick start to his UFC career, which included wins over CM Punk and Sage Northcutt, as well as his recent mindset and growth as he continues his career. 📺 Check out FITZ NATION o...
2021-08-1826 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCMickey Gall - Part 1Text me a question for the showMickey Gall is coming off a win over Jordan Williams at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw (UFC Vegas 32).Gall got back into the win column with a rear naked choke submission in the first round.In this interview, Brendan Fitzgerald and Mickey Gall discuss his upbringing in New Jersey, the quick start to his UFC career, which included wins over CM Punk and Sage Northcutt, as well as his recent mindset and growth as he continues his career. 📺 Check out FITZ NATION o...
2021-08-1129 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCAndre Fili - Part 1Text me a question for the showUFC featherweight veteran Andre Fili joins Brendan Fitzgerald on the newest episode of Fitz Nation.Fili is coming off a disappoining 'no contest' result in his last fight, where he was showing arguably the best form of his career before an eye poke. He has been in the UFC a long time and really has come a long way since coming from a broken home in Washington state.He has grown into a leader at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento and has much to be proud o...
2021-07-1430 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCDrew Dober stopped trying and started winningText me a question for the showDrew Dober is a UFC lightweight contender and always delivers a fun performance to watch. Originally from Nebraska, Dober opens up and talks about the change he made in his life to move toward positivity and chasing his dream of being a UFC fighter.He has won 6 of his last 7 fights as he readies for a big fight at UFC 259!📺 Check out FITZ NATION on YouTube👉🏻 FOLLOW DREW DOBER:Twitter: @DrewDoberInstagram: @drewdober
2021-03-0251 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCBrad Tavares is grateful for the UFC journey, not yet satisfied with the resultsText me a question for the showBrad Tavares is a top-15 middleweight contender and UFC veteran. He returned to action at UFC 257 on Fight Island after a lengthy layoff due to a knee injury. Fully healthy and with much more to accomplish in fighting, he's excited to see regular action going forward as he looks to climb back up the rankings.Fitz and Brad chat about growing up in Hawaii, always being a fighter, why he loved his time on The Ultimate Fighter and much more!📺 Check out FITZ NATION on...
2021-02-2445 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCJulian Marquez is the character we've been waiting forText me a question for the showJulian Marquez is a UFC middleweight fresh off a big win at UFC 258 on February 13, '21. The return to the Octagon marked his first fight since July of 2018 after suffering a major shoulder injury. A proud Cuban-American, Julian talks about his upbringing in Kansas City and the support his family provided for Cuban immigrants. We also discuss why he was drawn to combat sports and becoming an MMA fighter. Oh, and we talk about his call out of Miley Cyrus that generated headlines after his big win!It's grea...
2021-02-1759 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCJames Krause: Success habits and playing the right gameText me a question for the showJames Krause is a UFC welterweight, MMA coach, entrepreneur, real estate mogul and stock trader. His hustle is undeniable in both his fighting style inside the Octagon, and business pursuits outside of it. Krause has been on a tear recently, winning 7 of his last 8 fights in the UFC, with the lone loss when he made headlines by stepping up to fight Trevin Giles at middleweight on a day's notice and earning Fight of the Night. In this episode, Fitz and Krause talk about success habits, playing the right game in lif...
2021-02-1051 min
Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCMichael Chiesa is ready for the next levelText me a question for the showMichael Chiesa is a UFC welterweight contender. His recent main event win over Neil Magny has made him the 6th-ranked contender as he mounts a run for a UFC championship. Chiesa has been a mainstay on the UFC roster and a popular fighter with fans after he won season 15 of The Ultimate Fighter. In this episode, Fitz and Chiesa take a detailed look at his UFC career.For Chiesa's previous appearance on the show listen to it here: https://fitznation.buzzsprout.com/286419/1583092-12-michael-chiesaCheck out FI...
2021-02-031h 19
Macomb Metal PodcastTHE UNDERGROUND F4 // WSG // UFC COMMENTATOR, BRENDAN FITZGERALDVery excited to have had Brendan Fitzgerald on the podcast today. We talked in great detail his journey from covering Red Sox games in Boston to him calling UFC Fights, as well as what it's like calling fights with no crowd, and tons more! Very happy with how this turned out, and cannot thank Brendan enough for taking the time out of his day and doing this interview with me! You're not gonna want to miss this one!
Instagram: @theundergroundf4 @brendanfitztv
2021-02-0230 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCHeidi Androl: A renaissance woman who found her way to sports broadcastingText me a question for the showHeidi Androl is a UFC reporter, interviewing fighters, coaches and UFC president Dana White on UFC broadcasts. While she has enjoyed a successful career in broadcasting there's a lot more to the story of how she became a sports reporter! Originally from rural Michigan, Heidi found her way to California, lived on a boat, sold helicopter parts for big money, was a contestant on The Apprentice and then found her way to sports reporting.Look for Heidi on UFC broadcasts on ESPN and ESPN+! Aspiring broadcasters can...
2021-01-271h 16
UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt SerraUFC 257 Preview: Jessica Eye, Brendan Fitzgerald, and co-host Bobby KellyThat’s not Matt Serra with Jim Norton… Comedian Bobby Kelly is back again to co-host today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!
After Jim and Bobby trade stories about Andrew "Dice" Clay, Jessica Eye calls in from Fight Island.
She chats about her UFC 257 opponent Joanne Calderwood and their history, how her diet and gallbladder were impacting her weight cuts and overall health for years, and the amazing first-class flight out to Abu Dhabi.
Then, UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald calls in to talk fights. The guys chat about UFC 257, UFC news, upcoming fights and figh...
2021-01-211h 05Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCGilbert Burns' route to a UFC title shot? Good, old-fashioned hard workText me a question for the showGilbert Burns is a UFC welterweight contender who will headline UFC in February. "Durinho" was in the lightweight division of the UFC for a handful of years, but has given himself a title shot after moving up to welterweight and reeling off four straight wins. A decorated jiu jitsu blackbelt, the former world BJJ champion talks about his humble beginnings outside of Rio de Janeiro, chasing greatness in the world of Brazilian jiu jitsu, and turning his focus to being a UFC champion.Look for Gilbert as he tr...
2021-01-201h 17
Unlike Me#58 Brendan FitzgeraldBrendan Fitzgerald is a play-by-play commentator for the UFC. On this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of sports commentating, how he went from working in Wyoming to working in the UFC, and how he hopes to see his future in the sports world develop.
2021-01-191h 08Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCKevin Holland: the UFC's big mouth who backs it upText me a question for the showKevin Holland is a UFC middleweight contender coming off a big year in 2020. "Trailblazer" went 5-0 from May to December, putting himself in the top 10 and setting him up for his first UFC main event vs. Derek Brunson. Always a trash-talker, Holland discusses his upbringing and unique relationship with his parents, finding martial arts and why he needed it, and becoming the fighter and person he is today.Look for Kevin headlining UFC Fight Night on March 20th!Check out FITZ NATION on ...
2021-01-121h 16Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCCalvin Kattar will do what it takes for big UFC momentsText me a question for the showCalvin Kattar is a top-10 featherweight contender in the UFC and fights Max Holloway in the main event on January 16th on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi to help the UFC kick off 2021! After two big wins in 2020, Kattar is positioned for a run at the title in '21.For Calvin's previous appearance on the show, go here.For New England Cartel merchandise, go here. Check out Fitz Nation on YouTubeCalvin KattarTwitter: @C...
2021-01-051h 05Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCThe 2020 Fitzy AwardsText me a question for the showAs promised, here are the 2020 Fitzy Awards.A couple years ago at the end of 2018, I reflected on my new job of traveling the globe and calling fights. As the MMA world started giving out their year-end superlatives, I thought about my unique experience in relation to calling the fights and also experiencing many different places and cultures I would otherwise not get to experience.I jotted down my "best of" from the fights I called to the things I ate and places I stayed.
2020-12-3059 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCAdam Hunter is the fight fan's comedianText me a question for the showAdam Hunter is a stand-up comedian who is well known by UFC fans. He also was a decorated prep school wrestler and then wrestled very briefly in college. After his college experience and wrestling career didn't go according to plan, he found comedy and here he is all these years later still making it happen.Follow Adam below and look for his comedy special on UFC Fight Pass and a lot more fun projects he's working on for 2021!Check out FITZ NATION on Yo...
2020-12-231h 11Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCAnthony Smith: how MMA found him and why he fought for a new lifeText me a question for the showAnthony Smith is a UFC Light Heavyweight contender who fought for a world title vs. Jon Jones in 2019. "Lionheart" is as tough as they come, and is now up to 50 pro fights! After being a middleweight for the first part of his UFC career, he has blossomed after moving up to 205-pounds. It started with 1st round knockouts of Rashad Evans and Shogun Rua. He also notched submission wins over Volkan Oezdemir and Alexander Gustaffson.We go back to his roots in Nebraska and why he loves the simp...
2020-12-161h 06Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCBrandon Moreno is Mexico's big (flyweight) hope for a UFC championText me a question for the showBrandon Moreno is ready to challenge for the UFC Flyweight title! He has earned his stripes as a contender in the UFC after fun fights and some great wins since he appeared on The Ultimate Fighter.Proudly representing Mexico, he looks to be the first Mexican born, raised and trained in Mexico to win a UFC title.Check out FITZ NATION on YouTube!Brandon MorenoTwitter: @theassassinbabyInstagram: @theassassinbabyFollow Fitz
2020-12-0947 min
Throwin' HandsThrowin' Hands Episode 88 | Brendan FitzgeraldJakob and Daniel welcome UFC play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald onto the show. You can catch him on his podcast Fitz Nation pretty much anywhere you find your podcasts.
2020-12-0730 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCPaul Felder's MMA story needs a better endingText me a question for the showPaul Felder is a top 10 contender in the UFC lightweight division who also works as part of our UFC broadcast team as an analyst. Felder's career really started to take off in 2017. He notched three wins that year, all by TKO, earning a Performance of the Night bonus in two of them. That's also the year he started commentating on Dana White's Contender Series, and later that year for UFC broadcasts.Felder is a good buddy of mine as we started working for the UFC in a broadcast rol...
2020-12-0247 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCLaura Sanko breaks the MMA reporter moldText me a question for the showLaura Sanko is a UFC broadcaster who works as the backstage reporter for UFC broadcasts and has served as the reporter for every episode of Dana White's Contender Series through the first four seasons. While many reporters in the sideline role come from a broadcasting background, Laura was in the world of MMA long before considering TV work as a possibility. In this episode, Fitz and Laura chat about working on Dana White's Contender Series and get into her journey into MMA, leading her to be a member of...
2020-11-251h 21Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCMax Griffin is most dangerous when he's having funText me a question for the showMax Griffin is a UFC veteran of 10 fights coming off his biggest win, a TKO victory over Ramiz Brahimaj that produced a gruesome ear injury that went viral. While he's been getting attention because of that, there is, of course, a lot more to his story. He was into martial arts as a kid before suddenly giving it up at the age of 13. Years later, he had an epiphany in which he realized he needed to be a pro fighter and be the best in the world. After weig...
2020-11-1959 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCCasey Kenney: Setbacks helped make him the new UFC contender to watchText me a question for the showCasey Kenney is a UFC bantamweight is having quite a year in 2020, winning his last 3 in a row, including two fights in less than a month on Fight Island in October. Always an athlete, combat sports drew his interest like no other. He was a judo national champion as a kid and started wrestling at a young age, but after he was bit by the MMA bug, he left a college wrestling scholarship on the table and wanted to pursue being a fighter above all else. Despite some dis...
2020-11-111h 03Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCAngela Hill on breaking barriers and faces, all with a smileText me a question for the showAngela Hill is a UFC strawweight contender and has established herself as one of the sport's busiest fighters and friendliest personalities. It might be surprising to hear she grew up shy and not into sports, but after taking up Muay Thai with her husband Adam in their 20s, she immediately was drawn to combat. She was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter, which led to several UFC appearances before being cut, winning and defending an Invicta FC championship, and returning to where she belongs as one of the UFC's best.
2020-11-041h 19Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCAlex Perez loves proving doubters wrong and supporters rightText me a question for the showAlex Perez is a UFC flyweight contender and will next fight for the 125-pound title at UFC 255 in November. At first, he was a boxing fan, but after his older brother experienced success wrestling, it became the family sport. After his high school career ended, he still wanted to compete and found mixed martial arts. He was busy on the regional circuit in California and expected to be in the UFC sooner than his arrival in 2017, but the long road prepared him well for a run at a championship. ...
2020-10-2850 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCRobbie Fox is not MMA media, but the voice of the fanText me a question for the showRobbie Fox is a blogger at Barstool Sports and the host of the podcast "My Mom's Basement." He wanted nothing more than to work for Barstool Sports as a young teenager and he made it happen right out of high school. He frequently interviews Dana White and has interacted with Conor McGregor after he appeared outside the courthouse in support of McGregor in New York City. We talk about what got him into Barstool Sports, why he became such a big UFC fan, his interactions with Dana White and...
2020-10-211h 20Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCBrandon Royval was born ready to be a UFC contenderText me a question for the showBrandon Royval is the UFC's newest contender in the flyweight division. He burst onto the scene in May with a submission win over Tim Elliott, followed by another submission win over Kai Kara-France at UFC 253. He won a Fight of the Night bonus in each of his first two fights!We talk about the whirlwind ride over the last four months and his journey to finding martial arts and joining the UFC.Follow Brandon below and look out for him as he jumps right back in th...
2020-10-141h 02Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCJohn Morgan on finding his passion and having the first questionText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!John Morgan is the lead UFC reporter for MMAJunkie.com. He was awarded the MMA Journalist of the Year award back in 2009 and is nominated basically every year. Fans know him for seemingly always asking the first question to Dana White at UFC press conferences, and for his noticeable blue polo shirt on press row next to the Octagon.We talk about the Return to Fight Island and what will be a 5-week stay fo...
2020-10-0758 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCTyson Chartier uses a different approach to lead Boston’s 5th teamText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!The show is back! I just could not stay away from the podcast game. I've been doing a lot of thinking recently about why I wanted to start a podcast originally and what I get out of it. I truly missed the long form interviews with fighters, coaches and others in this UFC world. What started as Fitz & A Fighter then turned into my solo project the Brendan Fitz Podcast. Well, I've combined the two ideas. The Br...
2020-09-301h 10Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#35 - the Solo FinaleText me a question for the showHey folks... just wanted to upload a quick thank you and goodbye (in this format).The most valuable resource we all have is time. Time makes us decide what to do with it... and right now, I have other things more important. As a veteran broadcaster, I love working on high quality productions, and while I'm proud I gave this a go as a solo project, it's not up to the level that I am used to. It was becoming a chore... so rather than dread it or do...
2020-08-1609 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#34 - Lewis the Heavyweight KO King, Fight Weeks at Home, Life perspective with each birthdayText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvI'm back after another UFC broadcast to recap the night that saw plenty of great fights and Derrick Lewis become the UFC's all-time leader in knockouts by a heavyweight. Shoutouts to other great finishes by Andrew Sanchez, Gavin Tucker, Kevin Holland and Beneil Dariush.But I decided to go more in-depth on the fight week experience these days at the Apex and h...
2020-08-1031 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#33 - UFC broadcast podcast recap Q&A: Crazy fight card shuffle, tallying nut shots, what's next for Brunson?Text me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvAfter the UFC returned home to Las Vegas and a Fight Night at the Apex, I pull back the curtain with some behind the scenes stories of how the broadcast went, including the wild last minute cancellation of the Trevin Giles - Kevin Holland fight.I also talk about Derek Brunson's big performance and what might be next for him and Edmen...
2020-08-0355 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#32 - The option of no opinion, Voice fatigue, Fight Island recapText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvIn this episode, I start with the challenges of being a broadcaster (or journalist) and walking the line of opinion vs. information. The two roles are at odds, so finding that balance can be tricky, especially given the climate on social media (and throw in that it's an election year if you get political... it's a powder keg).I also get into w...
2020-07-2743 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#31 - Props to Benavidez, Figueiredo is a beast, 3-year anniversary of calling fightsText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvIn this episode, I start by paying tribute to Joe Benavidez. It looks like his goal of winning a UFC title will go unfulfilled, but he will be remembered as a great fighter and better person.I also have to give props where it's due to our new UFC Flyweight Champ Deiveson Figueiredo, who improved to 19-1 with an emphatic victory on F...
2020-07-2046 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#30 - UFC 251 recap, My 1-0 street fight record, Torn on Kattar vs. IgeText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvOn this episode, I recap UFC 251 on Fight Island and explain why it reminded me of New Year's Eve.I also give a shoutout to our UFC make-up artist Suzy Friton who is fighting cancer and tell just one story of why she is so special and why we miss having her at our events! You can help her fight here: Suzy F...
2020-07-1341 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#29 - Fantasy UFC venues, 4th of July hot dogs, Losses > WinsText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvOn this episode, Fitz starts with a theme that he's noticed everywhere this past week: Wins are on the resume, but it's the losses in our lives that truly make us who we are.Fitz also recalls participating in a hot dog eating contest in Wyoming on the 4th of July back in the day.Then, it's on to listener s...
2020-07-0644 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#28 - New Fight of the Year, Poirier provides an example, This week's unsung hero, Listener questionsText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvAt the halfway point of 2020, Fitz gives his take on the current UFC Fight of the Year after the amazing main event between Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker. He also goes into the example Poirier provides not just for fans but for other fighters on how they can make the most of their platform.Fitz also gives props to Julian Erosa after t...
2020-06-2941 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#27 - A new era, quitting on the stool, current Fight of the Year, Happy Father's Day, the big break my Mom gave meText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvWith the project going solo, we enter a new era. It is now the Brendan Fitz Podcast.I grabbed a mic and rambled for 50 minutes about quitting on the stool, Curtis Blaydes, the great co-main event between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos, the current Fight of the Year, some listener questions, and tributes to both my dad on Father's Day and my l...
2020-06-2250 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#26 - Favorite fight call, proudest moment, big cage or small cage?Text me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvIt was time to get back on the mic. The global pandemic has made it so that face-to-face interviews with fighters is not in the cards right now. But I wanted to podcast and so here I go.I asked for questions on Twitter and Instagram... thanks for the response! Wound me up to give some answers and tell some stories. Enjoy and...
2020-06-1542 min
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#59: Winning The Job: Brendan FitzgeraldBrendan Fitzgerald blog postQuestions about Brendan's audition prep? I'm happy to answer them! - Click here to schedule a 30 minute meeting!A San Diego native and avid disc golfer, Brendan Fitzgerald joined the St. Louis Symphony in September 2019 after spending two seasons with the Seattle Symphony. During this time, he performed on numerous recording projects with Ludovic Morlot, including the recent commercial releases of Marc-André Dalbavie’s Cello Concerto, John Luther Adams’ Become Desert, and Berlioz’s Requiem.Fitzgerald began his musical studies in elementary school on piano and trumpet before discovering the ele...
2020-05-1346 min
On The MicEpisode 79: Brendan FitzgeraldBrendan Fitzgerald is a play-by-play commentator and announcer for the UFC on ESPN and Dana White's Contender Series on UFC Fight Pass. He is also the host of his own podcast "Fitz And A Fighter" which can also be found on YouTube. Follow Brendan Fitzgerald on Instagram: BrendanFitzTV and check out FitzAndAFighter.com
2020-04-1253 min
My Mom's BasementQUARANTINE MINI-POD: BRENDAN FITZGERALDUFC Commentator Brendan Fitzgerald joins Robbie in the Basement today, less than 24 hours removed from one of the craziest days of MMA news in recent memory, to talk all about it - plus, how he got his start with the UFC, and what goes into a commentary tryout.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/mymomsbasement
2020-04-0718 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#25 - Rob FontText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvRob FontTwitter: @RobSFontInstagram: @rob_fontFitz catches up with Rob Font while he was in Las Vegas to rehab a knee injury at the UFC Performance Institute.Hear about Rob's growing up overseas in a military family, eventually settling in Florida, and discovering MMA while delivering pizzas.Years later, he is a...
2020-03-0454 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#24 - For Aspiring Broadcasters!Text me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvFitz takes questions through his Instagram and Twitter feed to help shed some light on what it's like to be a sports broadcaster and what aspiring sports announcers can do to reach a higher level.Follow Fitz:Instagram TikTok Twitter
2020-02-281h 11Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#23 - Ricky SimonText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvRicky SimonTwitter: @RickySimonUFCInstagram: @rickysimonufcIt's great to see UFC fighters all over the world, and this episode takes place in the great city of Auckland, New Zealand.Ricky Simon is a UFC bantamweight prospect. After a couple impressive wins in his first two fights, Simon found himself quickly in the top 15 rankings.S...
2020-02-2042 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#22 - Personal Development with Sayif SaudText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVSayif SaudTwitter: @sayif_saud Instagram: @sayifsaudFitz and Sayif chat about what it takes to be the best you can be, whether it's trying to be a UFC champion or whatever is important to you.Follow Fitz:Instagram TikTok Twitter
2020-02-1836 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#21 - Yair RodriguezText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvYair RodriguezTwitter: @panteraufcInstagram: @panteraufcQuite simply, Yair Rodriguez is one of the UFC's most exciting fighters. In this episode, he talks about his humble beginnings on a ranch in rural Mexico, finding martial arts, and pursuing a career.His journey includes emotional stories of getting the call to be on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin A...
2020-02-061h 11Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#20 - James KrauseText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvJames KrauseTwitter: @TheJamesKrauseInstagram: @thejameskrauseOn the eve of UFC 246 in Las Vegas, Fitz catches up with UFC welterweight James Krause.Riding quite the winning streak, Krause gets into his time growing up in the Kansas City area, discovering MMA, and finding a mentor to lead him down a successful path.Subscribe to...
2020-01-171h 07Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#19 - Eric NicksickText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvEric NicksickTwitter: @Eric_XCMMAInstagram: @eric_xcmmaAfter some jiu jitsu at Xtreme Couture, Fitz hangs out with MMA coach and gym manager Eric Nicksick.Eric is a Vegas original and tells stories about what Vegas was like in the 80s, his relationship with his father and his dad (two different people), and how his...
2020-01-071h 08Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#18 - Anthony Rocco Martin (aka Tony Martin)Text me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvAnthony Rocco MartinTwitter: @TonyRoccoMartinInstagram: @anthonyroccomartinAfter taking November off, Fitz & A Fighter is back.On the eve of UFC 245 in Las Vegas, Fitz pays a visit to Rocco's hotel room to get the full story of the fighter many know as Tony Martin.Follow Fitz:Instagram TikTok Twitter
2019-12-161h 18Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#17 - Uriah HallText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvUriah HallTwitter: @UriahHallMMAInstagram: @uriahhallUriah Hall is a UFC middleweight contender.Hear about Uriah's early life in Jamaica and living in poverty, his move to New York as a teenager and finding martial arts to set him on a new path.Always a deep thinker, Uriah gets into what he struggles with...
2019-10-301h 19Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#16 - Paul FelderText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvPaul FelderTwitter: @felderpaulInstagram: @felderpaulFitz hangs out in Boston with his broadcast partner and UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder.Paul is enjoying another solid year in the UFC's stacked lightweight division, including wins over James Vick and Edson Barboza. As of this episode, he sits at #6 in the rankings and is poised for a b...
2019-10-241h 04Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#15 - Walt HarrisText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvWalt HarrisTwitter: @thebigticket205Instagram: @thebigticket205UFC heavyweight Walt Harris has had a big 2019 with two knockout wins, both in less than a minute. It's led to him getting his 1st UFC main event this December against Alistair Overeem.In this episode, Fitz and Walt chat about his upbringing in Alabama and how he always thought h...
2019-10-161h 01Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#14 - Jessica EyeText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvJessica EyeTwitter: @jessicaevileyeInstagram: @jessicaevileyeFitz caught up with UFC flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye at the UFC PI in Las Vegas to chat about her recent title fight with Valentina Shevchenko and much more.Jessica is from Cleveland, Ohio and has quite a back story. Her family life growing up was anything but normal, b...
2019-10-091h 31Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#13 - Bryan BarberenaText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @brendanfitztvBryan BarberenaTwitter: @bryan_barberenaInstagram: @bryan_barberenaBryan Barberena is a UFC welterweight known for all-action fights and heavy hands. In this episode, he begins by talking about a medical issue he has been dealing with and how he will get it fixed.He also talks about his upbringing in California and Arizona, meeting his w...
2019-08-271h 22Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#12 - Michael ChiesaText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVMichael ChiesaTwitter: @MikeMav22Instagram: @mikemav22We all know Michael Chiesa as a UFC contender, previously in the lightweight division and now in the welterweight division. We know him as a standout grappler and winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Live to get into the UFC.But what we didn't know until now is his tumultuous childhood a...
2019-08-211h 05Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#11 - Marc MontoyaText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVMarc MontoyaTwitter: @coachMMontoyaInstagram: @coachmarcmontoya Marc is the owner and head coach of Factory X Muay Thai in Denver, Colorado. He has helped UFC fighters make moves over the last couple of years, including Anthony Smith, who challenged Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight title in March 2019.His roster also includes Dana White's Contender Se...
2019-08-131h 03
Phone Booth Fighting MMAUFC commentator Brendan FitzgeraldUFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald is in studio, getting you ready for this week's "Dana White's Contender Series" & previewing this weekend’s UFC 240 main event.
2019-07-231h 07Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#10 - Jared GordonText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVJared GordonTwitter: @JFlashGordonMMAInstagram: @jaredflashgordonFitz catches up with UFC lightweight Jared Gordon.Jared is a recovering addict who has used his UFC platform to help others struggling with drugs and alcohol. He is incredibly open about his journey, starting with being the victim of a sexual assault when he was just 9-years-old.I...
2019-07-211h 05Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#9 - Joe LauzonText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVJoe LauzonTwitter: @JoeLauzonInstagram: @joelauzonBrendan catches up with Massachusetts native Joe Lauzon.Joe has been a UFC staple for a long time, racking up 26 UFC fights and 16 post fight bonuses. He talks about what got him into fighting in the first place, the early days of regional MMA in Boston, carrying a full college c...
2019-07-131h 10Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#8 - Calvin KattarText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVCalvin KattarTwitter: @CalvinKattarInstagram: @calvinkattarIn episode 8, Brendan catches up with fellow Massachusetts native and UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar.Calvin talks about his days growing up in a big family, getting into wrestling in high school and why he always wished he could just punch someone in the face during those matches....
2019-06-281h 04Phone Booth Fighting MMABrendan Fitzgerald, High Rollerz' Matt StaudtThe co founder of the marajuana infused jiu jitsu "High Rollerz" tournament is in studio to talk about one of the more unusual concepts in martial arts competition. Richard talks with UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald about the new season of Dana White's Contender Series.
2019-06-261h 11Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#7 - Dan Ige (and my Dad)Text me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVDan IgeTwitter: @Dynamitedan808Instagram: @dynamitedan808On my way to UFC Greenville, I had to knock out this episode for UFC featherweight Dan Ige before his fight this weekend.My dad was in town this past weekend to help celebrate Father's Day. As we sat at the airport in Las Vegas, he gives a brief recap o...
2019-06-191h 00Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#6 - Al IaquintaText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVAl IaquintaTwitter: @ALIAQUINTAInstagram: @aliaquintaAfter taking a couple weeks off, Fitz & A Fighter is back in a big way as Brendan sits down with UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta.After getting to the UFC by winning his way to the finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Live, Iaquinta has knocked off big names like Kevin...
2019-06-1351 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#5 - Joe BenavidezText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVJoe BenavidezTwitter: @JoeJitsuInstagram: @joejitsuFitz sits down with UFC veteran flyweight Joe Benavidez.Joe has competed at the top of the fight game for a long time and is still right at the top. His journey has been quite a ride from his early years in Texas to growing up in Las Cruces, New M...
2019-05-281h 20Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#4 - Jessica-Rose ClarkText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVJessica-Rose ClarkTwitter: @MissJessyJessInstagram: @missjessyjessEpisode 4 features UFC bantamweight Jessica-Rose Clark.In this episode, Jessica-Rose, or as many know her "Jessy Jess", reveals her childhood of constant travel, living on her own as a teenager and what the word "family" means to her.She then describes her first experience fighting and why it...
2019-05-221h 07Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#3 - Sayif SaudText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVSayif SaudTwitter: @sayif_saud Instagram: @sayifsaudSayif Saud is the head coach and owner of Fortis MMA in Dallas, Texas. It is a gym that has really come on strong in the past couple years, putting a lot of fighters in the UFC.Sayif is a lifetime practitioner of martial arts as his father opened a...
2019-05-1453 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#2 - Yancy MedeirosText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVYancy MedeirosTwitter: @ymedeiros Instagram: @yancymedeirosWhile on vacation in Hawaii, I was so pumped to hit up Yancy Medeiros to see if he wanted to be an early guest on my upcoming podcast. He was game and it was so much fun to connect with him.I first met Yancy when I called his main e...
2019-05-0655 minFitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC#1 - Forrest GriffinText me a question for the showCheck out the show on YouTube!Follow Fitz Twitter: @BrendanFitzTVInstagram: @BrendanFitzTVForrest GriffinTwitter: @ForrestGriffinInstagram: @ForrestGriffinWelcome to my new podcast! I have been interested in hosting an interview-style show for a few years now... it started when I actually learned the principles of interviewing from a man named John Sawatzky while working at ESPN. Now, with me position at the UFC and my access to fighters, I th...
2019-04-281h 01
UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt SerraUF247: Ian Heinisch, Brendan Fitzgerald, and UFC Argentina RecapIan Heinisch, Brendan Fitzgerald, and UFC Unfiltered's own, Matt Serra, all call in and talk to Jim and guest cohost Jamie English.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-11-201h 35
The LinkAdelaide PodcastLinkAdelaide - Fringe 2015 - Brendan Fitzgerald Takes 5Brendan Fitzgerald takes 5 to talk about two shows he's involved with for the 2015 Adelaide Fringe Festival: Take 5: The Dave Brubek story (which he's producing), and the difficult to pronounce Ah Hum! - Cocinando Con Latin Jazz, in which Fitzgerald performs.
2015-01-2900 min