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Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 23 - Great Coaches and Scrapple!The time has finally come—we're going to try scrapple live on the podcast! For those of you who have no clue what scrapple is, please don't look it up; trust us and give it a shot. We had the luxury of having a real East Coaster, Allie (Rene's wife), cook us scrapple flown in from Delaware. It has been built up this season, and it did not disappoint. We paired our scrapple offering with the always fantastic Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, strawberry-flavored. Parker may have invented a new breakfast sandwich in this episode...Have you ever heard a...
2024-10-241h 28
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 22 - Valhalla Rising and Bacon!Hey champs—Parker is back! After a few episodes without him on the show, he’s returned, and it feels so right. Many of you have reached out about the Hormel x Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon, so we had to grab a pack to try. Rene fried it in a pan, like a real man should, and you'll have to tune in to hear our verdict. We also dug into a box of Monsters' Frightful Friends with all-new marshmallows!We recorded this episode on Indigenous Peoples' Day without realizing it, but the film we discussed was more than...
2024-10-171h 06
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 21 -Abdul Razak Alhassan!Thank you for joining us for this special coverage of UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira. We are blessed to be joined by UFC fighter Abdul Razak Alhassan! He will be taking on Josh Fremd this Saturday at The Apex in Las Vegas, NV—their fight kicks off the main card at 6 PM CST. We can hardly believe we are lucky enough to interview a UFC fighter, let alone during a fight camp, so lock in for this one and share it with a friend or two.Razak shares many stories about how martial arts changed his li...
2024-10-101h 02
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 20 - Allie Floyd!Champs—sorry for the delay! We had some technical difficulties behind the scenes. This episode was up for a few hours this morning, but we finished the edit, and we're back up!Allie is Rene's wife, an ardent supporter of his creative endeavors and a great appreciator of breakfast foods. We discuss our favorite cereals while reviewing Oops! All Berries and the new Frosted Flakes with Marshmallows.Allie has an uncanny ability to read vibes and personalities, so make sure to tune in to her picks for UFC 307! We talk about the upcoming card, and sh...
2024-10-041h 20
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 20 - Allie Floyd!Greetings, Champs! We come to you this week with a humble episode. I may or may not have pressed the record button on the recorder, but the file doesn’t exist. No matter; the backup audio from this video will have to suffice.Allie Floyd is Rene’s wife! We dive into our favorite cereals and preview the fights for UFC 307! Allie is big on reading vibes, so I’m sure all her picks will cash in for you this weekend. We have been teasing this episode with the promise of scrapple, but we couldn’t spare Parker f...
2024-10-031h 19
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 19 - Kelce Mix and Secret Societies! Champions - have we got a banger of an episode for you!First, we got our hands on a box of Kelce Mix from those wacky folks over at General Mills. The Kelce Brothers have a podcast of their own, and on it, they ranked their favorite cereals. Word got out, and they were able to combine some of their favorites into one awesome mix. We tried it and ranked it, as we always do.Next, we celebrate the life and work of Bruce Willis while continuing our discussion on our favorite action/violent films...
2024-09-261h 45
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 18 - Cafecito and Noche UFC Recap!This week we reviewed Cafecito's breakfast tacos and bottled lattes.We also gave our final thoughts on Noche UFC.We had to wrap up a little earlier than normal due to some behind the scenes activity.Enjoy!
2024-09-1951 min
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 17 - Pearl Snap Kolaches and Noche UFC! This week, we found ourselves back at the Fort Worth Float Company with our friend and "third co-host," Kevan O'Malley, to preview Noche UFC this weekend! The 2nd annual Noche UFC celebrates Mexico and Mexican combat athletes and will be held at Sphere in Las Vegas.We reviewed and enjoyed kolaches and klobasneks from Pearl Snap Kolaches in Fort Worth, TX. If you're a Texan, then you know all about what we're talking about. If you're in the west Fort Worth area for breakfast, be sure to stop in and give them a try!We...
2024-09-121h 05
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 16 - Lucky Charms S'mores & Dreams!We know we promised you an episode with our third co-host, Kevan. However, life had other plans for us, so we're presenting a BoC classic episode with no real plans other than eating breakfast and enjoying one another's company. Fret not; we plan to have Kevan on again very soon.I grabbed a box of Lucky Charms S'mores this past week and we gave it a shot on today's episode. Was it any good? Did they nail the s'mores flavor? You'll have to listen in for our rating.Do you ever remember your dreams? Our...
2024-09-051h 22
Breakfast of Champions Season 1 Episode 15 - Baseball!To quote the great American athlete Hamilton "Ham" Porter, "You're killing me, Smalls..." It felt just like that moment a few times this week while Parker was struggling on this episode. I'm sure he was thinking that about Rene after what he put himself through for this podcast. If you've never seen The Sandlot, let us clue you in—this week we're talking BASEBALL!Has the ad campaign for Krispy Kreme's limited edition Dr. Pepper donuts crossed your desk? Because we were flooded with notifications and requests to tackle this one. We're not ones to let you do...
2024-08-291h 52
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 14 - Gas Station Gossip Guys!Fair warning, champs: this episode is messy, and some of the topics are hard to broach. There has been a fair amount of drama surrounding the grappling world, sketchy managers, and presidential endorsements. George Bernard Shaw once said, "Never wrestle with pigs; you'll both get dirty, and the pigs will like it." We say that to say this: all of our discussions are for entertainment purposes, and the accusations we discuss are alleged.We found some interesting items to rate and review this week. While perusing the shelves of a gas station, we discovered Cinnamon Toast Crunch...
2024-08-221h 39
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 14 - Gas Station Gossip Guys!Fair warning, champs: this episode is messy, and some of the topics are hard to broach. There has been a fair amount of drama surrounding the grappling world, sketchy managers, and presidential endorsements. George Bernard Shaw once said, "Never wrestle with pigs; you'll both get dirty, and the pigs will like it." We say that to say this: all of our discussions are for entertainment purposes, and the accusations we discuss are alleged.We found some interesting items to rate and review this week. While perusing the shelves of a gas station, we discovered Cinnamon Toast Crunch...
2024-08-221h 39
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 13 - Jordan Kline!Champs, the time has finally arrived! The voice you hear week after week at the top of our show, Jordan Kline, joins us to talk Brinner, Nic Cage, and Unspell lore. Find out what E. M. Franklin really is on this hilarious episode!Brinner is the hybrid meal we all know and love—breakfast and dinner together. What’s your favorite Brinner meal? Hit us up at (682) 294-0101 or breakfastofchampspod@gmail.com and let us know!Catch our guest’s show, Remind/Rewind with Jordan Kline, anywhere you listen to podcasts. He dives into the world...
2024-08-151h 35
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 12 - Lethwei and Powerviolence!Damn, Daniel! We're back at it again with another dope episode. This week, we dive into the martial art of Lethwei, rate and review acai bowls, and explore the musical genre of powerviolence. Plus, we're continuing our Top 5 action star film rankings by rating our favorite Jackie Chan films.Our breakfast was delivered via DoorDash from Mamaka Bowls, and man, was it tasty! We're also linking a Spotify playlist curated just for you by Parker.As always, if you want to argue, compliment the show, or just drop us a line, hit us up at (682) 294...
2024-08-081h 48
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 11 - Broke Bois History Club!Sorry for the delay this week, champs. One of your cohosts was out of commission for a minute. Enjoy this classic BoC episode with no guests, no breakfast reviews, and running on very little sleep. However, we dig deep into all sorts of things and get a history lesson from the Gracie family. Do you enjoy acai bowls for breakfast? Well, you have violence to thank for that! Learn with us, grow with us, and leave us a review or give us a holler at (682) 294-0101.
2024-08-011h 47
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 10 - FW Float Co Part 2!Thank you for joining us for another week of breakfast foods and violence! We return to our "third cohost's" place of business, Fort Worth Float Company. This time, we did a cold plunge before we recorded this episode. We have Rene's favorite donut from Krispy Kreme and attempt to recast a modern version of Blood Sport. We also dive into the current drama in MMA, preview the week's fights, and discuss our issues with Action Bronson. Get into it!
2024-07-251h 26
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 9 - Seth Gilmore!Lead singer of Losing Grip, Skourge, Fugitive, and now Power Trip—Seth Gilmore joins us this week to shed light on his personal journey with both breakfast foods and violence. We learn more about where Seth comes from and hear about his recent trip to Thailand. What does a righteous rock star eat for breakfast while training Muay Thai in Thailand? Find out in this episode! Also, this is our first video episode, so if you want to watch us in 4K—hop on over to our YouTube Channel!! Huge thank you and shout-out to Centre for graciously allowing us t...
2024-07-181h 57
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 8 - Ray's Burgers!This week, we took the show on the move to Ray's Burgers in Fort Worth, TX. Parker has taken over the counter and grill at Ray's, located at 1945 8th Avenue in the Southside neighborhood. If you're looking for a new lunch spot, come visit Parker from 11 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday.If you're into movies or cinema at all, this spot may be of particular interest to you because Parker has set up a TV/VCR situation there. When I arrived for the podcast, there was some Wu-Tang/Shaw Brothers action on the screen to greet...
2024-07-1152 min
Breakfast of ChampionsBonus Episode - For the Kids!When you're a parent diving into a new venture, it often spills over into other aspects of your life—your kids get intrigued and start asking questions about what you're doing and why. So, I rigged up all the equipment in the kitchen, and we let it run for a bit. This episode stars René's kids, Rhodes and Faye. Enjoy!
2024-07-1143 min
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 7 - Pulling Out!Happy Independence Day, champs! We take no days off here at Breakfast of Champions. We don't have a guest this time, but we do indulge in the GOAT cereal. In this episode, we discuss UFC 303 and introduce a new segment to the show called "#pullingout"."#PullingOut" focuses on the fights and fighters that don't quite come together in combat sports. Will Conor return to the octagon? Will Iron Mike ever step into the ring again? We touch on these questions and discuss why availability is the greatest ability for UFC athletes.Lastly, if you have...
2024-07-041h 36
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 6 - Fort Worth Float Company!This week, we're joined by Kevan O'Malley: friend, local business owner, and all-around interesting human. Kevan owns and runs Fort Worth Float Company, offering sensory deprivation flotation tanks, sauna, and cold plunge services. These tools are beneficial for recovery in performance athletes and provide a mental escape from day-to-day life. Kevan is also an Onnit certified instructor in several disciplines.He holds a special place in our hearts, so you'll hear plenty of tales from his and Parker's friendship. Lastly, we bravely ventured to Taco Bell for breakfast. Did we enjoy it? Tune in to find out!
2024-06-271h 18
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 5 - James Gray!Champs, we're back with another exciting episode—this time with our first guest! James Gray, a boxer, MMA fighter, coach, and activist, joins us to discuss his life. Coming from a large family and growing up in the small town of Weatherford, we hear about his love for both breakfast food and combat sports. We also review Sue's Donuts and Kolaches, also from Weatherford. Mr. Gray's son, Deshaun, is the current Bantamweight Champion for the F3League Promotion. Please give Deshaun a follow; let's get behind this local champion and show our support.Deshaun's InstagramPe...
2024-06-201h 27
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 4 - Hockey!Welcome back, champs!! In this episode, we talk hockey, and Parker blesses us with some pancakes. Both of your hosts want to extend their deepest apologies for jinxing the Dallas Stars; our assuredness of their success was on full display. We also want to apologize for the musicians noodling in the background. Shout out to our editor, Phil. Drop us a line at (682) 294-0101. Tell us about your favorite hockey moments we may have missed, what you're having for breakfast, or if you're loving the show.
2024-06-131h 01
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 3 - The Intros Finally EndWelcome back! In this episode, we wrap up our personal introductions with a heavy dose of thrilling and violent stories from our own lives. We also rate and review Fort Worth's K Donut, Parker's personal go-to shop. We watched 'Road House', absolutely loved it, and we're here to share our takes on it. Lastly, we provide an update on the taste test from our first episode and might have to reconsider our review of Shipley's!
2024-06-061h 23
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 2 - The Intros ContinueWelcome back to another episode of Breakfast of Champions with your hosts Rene Floyd and Parker Howard. In this episode we review and rate Dreamboat Donuts & Scoops and do a deep dive into one another's musical performance history. We also recap UFC 300 and speak on some of its exciting finishes.
2024-05-301h 33
Breakfast of ChampionsSeason 1 Episode 1 - The IntrosThis is the inaugural episode of Breakfast of Champions - a show about breakfast foods and violence. Join your co-hosts, Rene Floyd and Parker Howard on this journey discussing the most important meal of the day and also weekly violence recaps/reviews. This week's review is Shipley's DoNuts, we also get into Chef Parker's background, formerly of Spiral Diner and Dreamboat Donuts and Scoops.
2024-05-231h 01