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What's Your Story? with Mike Lindstrom and Scott LeeseWhat's Your Story? w/ Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine Himself, and His Wife Franci Alberding-KerrSummaryIn this episode of the What's Your Story? podcast, Mark and Franci Kerr share their incredible journey from personal struggles to redemption, highlighting the impact of fame and the making of the film 'The Smashing Machine.' They discuss their relationship, the importance of vulnerability, and how spirituality plays a role in their lives. Mark's transition into business and wellness, along with their future aspirations, showcases their commitment to helping others through their experiences.Takeaways+Mark Kerr is a UFC Hall of Famer with a powerful story.+...
2025-12-101h 07
Radulich in BroadcastingDamn You Hollywood: The Smashing Machine (2025)The Smashing Machine is a 2025 American biographical sports drama film written, directed, co-produced, and edited by Benny Safdie. Based on the 2002 documentary The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr, it stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usyk in supporting roles.The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2025, where it won the Silver Lion. It was released in the United States...
2025-10-071h 58
The Joe Rogan RecapMark Kerr (2025) - The Smashing MachineThis recap episode unpacks a Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode featuring Mark Kerr, a former mixed martial artist, where they discuss multiple facets of his life and career, particularly focusing on the new A24 film, The Smashing Machine, based on Kerr's life, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. They extensively review the authenticity of the film’s production, praising Johnson’s uncanny portrayal of Kerr and the movie’s accuracy in depicting the chaos of early MMA promotions like Pride. Additionally, the conversation covers the evolution of mixed martial arts since the early UFC days, contrasting the limited training methods of the...
2025-09-2611 min
Certainty4EternityC4E EP04: What's the Deal with Catholic Experience and Sacraments? | Peter KerrExperience vs. the Word: How Do We Truly Know God?What role does experience play in knowing God? In this episode, Mark and Rayne unpack the Protestant and Catholic views on experience, grace, nature, and how the Word of God fits into it all. We also hear a powerful testimony from Pete Kerr, who grew up Catholic and now teaches the Bible in a Protestant church.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Experience vs. the Word00:45 – Christian View of Experience03:30 – Signs, Miracles & John’s Gospel04:53 – Eucharist in John 6 Explained07:00 – Catholic vs. Protestant Perspectives10:11 – Nature & Grace in Catholicism13:02 – How Grace is “Transmitted”15:39 – Is the Cross Enough?20:17 – Pete...
2025-08-1243 min
The Johnjay Van Es PodcastBefore The Rock Played Him: Who Is Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine?MMA legend Mark Kerr’s true story of addiction, redemption, and resilience is raw and unforgettable.From underground fights in Brazil to an upcoming biopic by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Mark Kerr’s life is the stuff of legend and pain. Known as “The Smashing Machine,” Kerr dominated early MMA with raw power and chilling instincts, but his greatest fight was outside the cage: battling addiction and finding redemption through sobriety and fatherhood.In this episode, he opens up about fame, loss, recovery, and the surreal full-circle moment of The Rock portraying him on scree...
2025-08-011h 17
Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habitsWorld Champion NBA Player & Coach: Steve KerrJoin hosts Mike and Mark on a new enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast as they delve into the fascinating world of NBA legend Steve Kerr. This episode centers around the insightful biography "Steve Kerr: A Life" by Scott Howard-Cooper. This book captures the essence of Kerr's journey from a childhood influenced by academic pursuits in the Middle East to becoming one of the most respected figures in the NBA.Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/XXyHt6uBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsWatch this episode on...
2025-06-1048 min
Owner To Owner PodcastMark Fletcher founder Tower Systems on using tech to transform independent retailIn this episode of Small Business Banter, @Michael Kerr and @Mark Fletcher discuss the evolution and future of independent retailers, particularly news agencies. Mark shares insights from his experience with News Express and Tower Systems, emphasizing the importance of adapting to change, leveraging technology, and understanding market dynamics. The conversation highlights the critical role of independent retailers in communities and the need for them to embrace innovation to thrive in a competitive landscape. In this conversation, Michael and Mark Fletcher discuss the journey of transitioning a long-standing business, the importance of local businesses in building sustainable communities, and the...
2025-03-1155 min
Sweet Silver SongThe Italian Scouser From BulgariaFrom Bulgaria to Italy to Anfield Tour guide Mario joins host Mark, and talks about: getting a job at Anfield, his first LFC experience, a Michael Owen hat trick against Sheffield League Cup on TV. First live LFC game, Roma away. First home match attended Roma 2005 and at home in 2010 against Sunderland. Roy Hodgson as manager, Wolves home, the worst home performance ever. Anzhi from Russia. Barcelona ECL semi final – the excellent performance in the away leg, losing 3-0. Half time substitution and team shake up. Gini’s scores 2 and the corner t...
2025-01-3152 minSweet Silver SongLiverpool 1956-74 Liddell To KeeganRobert Zatz joins host Mark Kerr to talk about his first match at Anfield in January 1956 v Leicester City, seeing Billy Liddell and Alan A’Court and our managers Don Welsh and Phil Taylor. Then Bill Shankly arrives and brings in the great Scots, Yeats, St John and Stevenson. He tells us how football was more attacking in 1950s and 60s, the promotion season 61-62, Roger Hunt, Leyton Orient.Back in the First Division 1962-3, the first league derby match for 9 years, 73,000 at Goodison Park, Roy Vernon, Kevin Lewis. Mersey beat music. FA Cup semi final disappointment agai...
2024-12-0250 minSweet Silver SongKlopp's Last Stand Part 2, 2022-24Author Jeff Goulding continues talking with host, Mark Kerr, about his newly published book, Klopp’s Last Stand. We talk about the manager's last two seasons at Anfield, culminating in Jurgen’s proudest achievement, the youth players winning the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. We paused to remember Gerard Houllier and his annus mirabilis of 2001, winning five trophies in six months.We finish with Klopp’s final game against Wolves at Anfield and his farewell public appearance at the M&S Arena in Liverpool. Jeff then mentions his next project, a biography of Liverpoo...
2024-11-0130 minSweet Silver SongKlopp’s Last Stand Part 1 2020-22Klopp’s Last Stand Part 1Host Mark Kerr talks to Jeff Goulding the author of several books about Liverpool FC, most recently, Red Odyssey, a four volume social history of the club. The conversation centres on the fourth and final volume of this series, Klopp’s Last Stand, which tells the tale of the final four years of his tenure at Anfield. 2020-21 Season Annihilation at Villa, the Derby match wrecks the entire season, the bleak midwinter, injury crisis, defensive frailty, winning at Old Trafford, Allison’s goal at West Brom, Allardyce’s reaction, Neviile gobsmacked...
2024-10-2454 minSweet Silver SongGoodbye Shankly Farewell KloppHost Mark Kerr talks to fellow Anfield tour guide Bob Williams and to the subject of the biography, The Lost Shankly Boy, a book that tells of his five years as a Liverpool player. In this episode: Shankly resigns, Paisley the unknown trainer, Ronnie Whelan brought back to earth, St John finds out he is dropped, Shankly’s big regret, injured players Chris Lawler, Gordon Wallace, the Back Room Boys, Heysel and Hillsborough, trauma of survivors, hooliganism, facilities improve, state of pitches, Klopp’s legacy, Getting a Man Utd kit for Christmas, team uniform, a boggy pitch, the K...
2024-10-201h 19
The Bookseller's PodcastEpisode 15: Selling (or not) your bookshop? Tips from Michael Kerr of Kerr CapitalThis is the pointy end of owning a bookshop. Whether you are thinking of selling your business, and even if you are not, Mark speaks to Michael Kerr of Kerr Capital and asks all those questions we often wonder.
- how much is my bookshop worth?
- should stock be in the asking price?
- when do I tell staff?
- are there alternatives to selling?
- what if my successor is a staff or family member?
- how do I improve future saleability?
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2024-06-0958 min
Valleys Finest#19 - Mark Kerr - Smashing Machine Movie ft Dwayne Johnson, Arch Nemesis Kurt Angle, Steroid Use, Bas Rutten, Dana Whites Watered Down UFC, Brock Lesnar Training FailMark Kerr is an American former wrestler and mixed martial artist. During his MMA career, he was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, and a Pride FC competitor. In collegiate wrestling, Kerr was a NCAA Division 1 Champion. In freestyle wrestling, he won gold and silver medals at the World Cup and silver at the Pan American Games. In submission wrestling, Kerr is a four-time ADCC World Champion, winning his weightclass twice along with the absolute division and the Superfight Championship.
On December 13, 2023, it was announced that A24 will produce a biopic of Kerr, borrowing...
2024-02-261h 49Sweet Silver SongPromotion, Champions And GloryOnce Bill Shankly arrived at Anfield, things changed rapidly. Host Mark Kerr, and fellow Anfield tour guides John Coburn and Bob Williams talk about how Liverpool gained promotion and established themselves among England's football elite. This episode includes all of the following: The 3-2 comeback derby match of 1970, Golden Goal, John Toshack, Chris Lawler, Steve Heighway, and Peter Thompson - the white Garrincha. Ian St John & Ron Yeats sent off - see https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1kvrx - and Ian Callaghan’s one yellow card against Nottingham Forest in 1978...
2024-02-0237 minSweet Silver SongFrom The Second Division To ShanklyLife at Liverpool FC has not always been 6 times European champions. There was a time before the Reds had won any European trophy or even the FA Cup. Host Mark Kerr, and guests John Coburn and Bob Williams discuss the dark days at Anfield followed by the golden dawn of Bill Shankly. This episode includes all of the following: humiliating defeats at Birmingham City 9-1, Worcester City 2-1 and Ajax 5-1; double headers; Billy Liddell, Fred Molynueux, Bert Slater, Dick White, Alan A’Court and the impact of the arrival of Bill Shankly, Own Goals by S...
2024-01-2544 minSweet Silver SongThe Lost Shankly Boy - George ScottDescribed by Bill Shankly as the twelfth best player in the world, George Scott was one of five Scottish schoolboys signed by Shankly in January 1960. Alongisde local lads Chris Lawler and Tommy Smith, George and his pals Bobby Graham and Gordon Wallace were known as the Shankly Boys. We cover our first FA Cup final win, our first FA Youth Cup final and our first ever European tie. George and host Mark Kerr discuss Gerry Byrne, Gordon Wallace’s two historic goals, Viva Bobby Graham, our first FA Youth Cup final against Harry Redkn...
2024-01-1048 minSweet Silver SongIstanbul 2005Was this the greatest night in the club's history? It was certainly the most memorable Champions League final ever. How did AC Milan dominate so completely and how did Liverpool manage to turn the tide and pull back a three goal deficit? Why did we field a side that had never played before? What happened at half time in the stadium, back home and how did some Evertonians celebrate in the city? Hear about the tactical changes, the heroes, the villains and the bewildered. Listen to two lifelong fans, John Green and Lee Birkett, who were in the Attaturk S...
2023-12-2250 minSweet Silver SongLiverpool 5 Nottingham Forest 0, April 1988The legendary Tom Finney said it was one of the finest team performances he had ever witnessed, this extraordinary league match saw Kenny Dalglish's revamped Reds run riot at Anfield. This was the season after Ian Rush had joined Juventus and in came John Aldridge, John Barnes and Peter Beardsley. There were some fine performances from lesser lights like Nigel Spackman, Gary Gillespie and a rampant Ray Houghton. Nottingham Forest were no mugs, they were one of just two teams to beat Liverpool in the league that season, but not on this night. Three season ticket holders discuss the...
2023-12-2220 minSweet Silver SongComing soon: Sweet Silver SongSweet Silver Song is a podcast that tells you the stories of Liverpool Football Club, one of the world’s greatest teams, six times European champions and followed by over 770 million people worldwide.My name is Mark Kerr, a lifelong Liverpool supporter, who has been watching my team since 1965. I will be talking to people who know this club, who work there and have played for it. Week by week, we will fill you in on the amazing stories that make our club the worldwide institution it is today.We will talk about Istanbul, that Ba...
2023-12-2102 min
Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habitsWorld Champion NBA Player & Coach: Steve KerrJoin hosts Mike and Mark on a new enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast as they delve into the fascinating world of NBA legend Steve Kerr. This episode centers around the insightful biography "Steve Kerr: A Life" by Scott Howard-Cooper. This book captures the essence of Kerr's journey from a childhood influenced by academic pursuits in the Middle East to becoming one of the most respected figures in the NBA.Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/XXyHt6uBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsWatch this episode on...
2023-12-1848 min
Airey Bros.'s Radio227 ABR MARK KERR / ep 227 / The Smashing Machine / NCAA Champion / UFC Champion / ADCC Champion / Hall of FameNCAA Champion, 2x UFC Heavy Weight Champion and 4x ADCC Champion Mark Kerr "The Smashing Machine" joins us this week on ABR. Mark Kerr stops by this week to chop it up with the boys to discuss Mark's career as a wrestler and pioneer in Mixed Martial Arts. We discuss Marks time wrestling at Syracuse, working with Dave Schultz, getting into MMA, his documentary The Smashing Machine and the addictions that came with it, along with the potential for a film about his life with the Rock.Stay Connected!!!https://www.instagram.com/markkerrtsm/?hl=en...
2023-11-141h 08
The HJR PodcastThe HJR Podcast | Episode #24 with Mark KerrHarrison Rogers sits down with Mark Kerr, a former collegiate wrestler and professional mixed martial artist. Known as one of the most impressive heavyweights in the history of MMA, Mark shares his compelling story and sheds light on his documentary, "The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr" The two speak on the world of addiction, a significant part of Mark's personal journey. As they explore this topic, they also touch upon the evolution of Mixed Martial A...
2023-08-241h 21
Jeremy Scott FitnessMark Kerr The Smashing MachineChopping it up with MMA Hall of Fame Legend Mark Kerr. Mark is a former High School State & NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Champion. During his MMA career he was regarded by many as the best fighter in the world, and was a World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a two-time UFC heavyweight tournament winner, and a PRIDE FC competitor. He is a two-time heavyweight ADCC champion, and won the absolute title once. Mark was recently inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame. Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary titled "The Smashing Machine" which detailed his MMA career fighting in Va...
2023-06-112h 51
Clarky's ClosetWayne Kerr HighSend us a textToday I'll be taking you through some songs and stories related to my fifth musical comedy: 'Wayne Kerr High'. It was first performed by Windsor High School students in 1999 in their school hall in Windsor, NSW, Australia.I have chosen six songs for this episode. Female vocals - Jessica Zamprogno; all instruments and male vocals - me.LOGLINEMiss Winterbottom plans to take over Wayne Kerr High with the help of Mr Spotrinse. A high school soapie played on several stages around the audience.PROGRAM
2023-02-1623 min
MMA History PodcastMark Kerr ADCC & UFC DEEPDIVESend us a text#MarkKerr #UFC #ADCCMARK KERR UFC and ADCC Early Career DEEPDIVEThe Specimen. The Smashing Machine. From the early days of MMA few fighters had the sheer aura that Mark Kerr possessed. We talk Brazil, UFC and ADCC with him for a few hours, so get to know Mark Kerr all over again.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:35 Growing up in Davenport Iowa2:50 Pat Miletich in High School4:20 Moving to Ohio5:39 Meeting Mark Coleman7:38 Beating Randy Coutore12:48 Living with Mark Coleman16:30 Manager Richard Hamilton
2022-08-292h 05
Early Doors Football PodcastSATURDAY SPECIAL #4: Dylan, Tom & Mark discuss the art of tackling & the Munich air disaster, Temecula FC owner Brandon Jantz is a returning guestThis week's Saturday Special starts with comparisons between Dylan Kerr and Charlie George - mainly because of their similar hairstyles when Dylan was a young lad. Tom, Dylan and Mark discuss the art of tackling - and Tom reveals a little known story about the Munich air disaster. Temecula FC owner Brandon Jantz discusses the development of the game in the USA.
2022-02-2633 min
The XS Noize PodcastSimple Minds' Jim Kerr on new single 'Act of Love', the band's very first performance & moreIn episode #63 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr. Formed in the seventies Simple Minds have become one of the most successful bands ever to come from the UK, selling over 60 million records worldwide, having number-one singles on both sides of the Atlantic, and number one albums the world over, including five UK number one albums. To mark the anniversary of the band's very first performance. Simple Minds have released 'Act Of Love' as a one-off single. Mark Millar caught up with Jim Kerr to talk about the new song, the early...
2022-01-3057 min
The Luxury Item with Scott KerrS05 E05: Ulrik Garde Due, President and CEO at Mark CrossScott Kerr is joined by Ulrik Garde Due, president and CEO at luxury leather goods brand Mark Cross. Having taken the helm of America's oldest luxury brand a few years ago, Ulrik discusses his approach for reviving the 176-year-old 'sleeping beauty' brand whose little black rectangular-shaped bag famously appeared with Grace Kelly in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window." He also talks about the critical role of physical stores and new pop-up concepts, a re-imagined digital strategy and customer service, building cultural credibility with younger audiences, launching a vintage Mark Cross website and leaning into resale, its artists-in-residence program, and investing in...
2021-12-2832 min
The Rental Journal Podcast#56 - Chatting With Gary Kerr: Taking on an opportunity in Hire 53 years ago changed my whole lifeGary Kerr is the founder of Kerr's Hire in Victoria, Australia and has over 50 years experience in the equipment rental industry. Gary is a past President of the Hire and Rental Industry Association and is truly an industry legend.This episode was sponsored by Arrow. Arrow is the all-in-one sales tool built for you. In less than 3 clicks you can now find assets and share to your customers. Streamline paperwork with "Deal Mode" where you can create and send rental deal elements in seconds, from anywhere. Arrow is the tool built to power up your rental...
2021-08-301h 01
Explore The SpaceRep. Mike Thompson & Steve Kerr On Gun Violence In America“We can’t stop. We can’t stop trying to save some lives”
Rock The Ride 2021 was a remarkable experience. Here is a replay of “The Coach and The Congressman” with Congressman Mike Thompson & Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr. This conversation is not a recapitulation of well-worn talking points. This is actionable and critical content for anyone to hear and implement
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2021-07-1252 min
In This Corner with Cyrus FeesMark KerrFor our second episode, we catch up with an MMA legend, “The Smashing Machine” Mark Kerr. This MMA wunderkind took over the scene in the mid-90s, ran through back to back UFC Heavyweight Tournaments, and ended up in PRIDE FC at its peak.We talk to Mark about his incredible rise to greatness through amateur wrestling, ending up in the infamous Foxcatcher wrestling camp headed by John DuPont alongside David & Mark Schultz and Kurt Angle, and the no holds barred fighting he ended up in. “The Smashing Machine” documentary is a cult classic and now Dway...
2021-03-171h 11
Owner To Owner PodcastMark Horwood from Captivate Connect provides telco tips for regional business ownersMark Horwood grew up in a farming family and so he understands life in the regions. He had been involved in a number of businesses before starting Captivate Connect https://www.captivateconnect.com/From Perth they now supply telephony and phone system to businesses right throughout the country. Mark thinks their success is down to "the big telcos not being that flash at giving good service". In this episode we discuss;How essential the phone still is to many regional businessesCustomer serviceWhy customers still value a human interaction via a phoneUsing 'on-hold' ti...
2021-01-0727 min
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The Bridge PodcastEpisode 065: Hannah KerrReaching maturity takes time and deliberate effort to stretch and grow. Watching as your children find out who God purposed them to be is a lot of fun. Leading worship, Hannah Kerr felt peace and purpose more than she did in any other part of her life.In the three years since her debut release Overflow, singer/songwriter Hannah Kerr has walked through a formative season, navigating college and young adulthood and the challenges that coincide with figuring out who you really are.SHOW NOTES:1:40 - Who will your children grow to become?
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