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Bandwagon BeachKarim Zidan: "You can’t really escape sports and politics."Darren and John kick off the show by talking a bit about the MLB trade deadline and when/what the San Diego Padres may or may not do before it hits. Then, they welcome today's guest to the show:Karim Zidan is an investigative journalist who has written about the intersection of sports and politics for ESPN, the New York Times, The Guardian and more. He now runs his own Substack, Sports Politika. He talks with the guys about what the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics might look like and why President Trump has leaned into UFC's fandom...
2025-07-301h 12
Bromley BuzzEpisode 146: Zidan Miah of Bromley and Rayo Vallecano - touching grassDarren Weale interviews Zidan Miah, a Rayo Vallecano footballer with Bromley roots. We interviewed Zidan previously in episode 94. Speaking in Bromley's Shampan restaurant, Zidan talks about various aspects of his life, and in particular his experience of injuries and recovery, and how keen he is to 'touch grass' again.
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2023-12-0224 min
Watch the Media with John ShraderKARIM ZIDAN, Sports Investigative Journalist PART 2KARIM ZIDAN is an investigative journalist working at
the intersection of sports and politics. His newsletter at Substack is called Sports Politika. We talk here about sports washing and so much more, including how sports fits into the wide world of business and politics. He talks about Saudi Arabia, LIV golf, FIFA and IOC (“they are big mafias”) and the state of American sports journalism.
INTERVIEW NOTES:
00:00 introduces Zidan
00:45 admiration for the New York Times and that newspaper’s decision to outsource its sports to a subsidiary, The Athletic [includes personal history in interest f...
2023-08-0438 minWatch the Media with John ShraderKARIM ZIDAN, Sports Investigative Journalist PART 1KARIM ZIDAN is an investigative journalist working at the intersection of sports and politics. His newsletter at Substack is called Sports Politika. We talk here about sports washing and so much more, including how
sports fits into the wide world of business and politics. He talks about Saudi Arabia, LIV golf, FIFA and IOC (“they are big mafias”) and the state of American sports journalism.
INTERVIEW NOTES:
Karim Zidan Part 1
00:00 previewing the conversation
2:45 introduction, sports and politics, and Karim’s history
9:00 what is the genesis of the investigative...
2023-08-0436 min
WrestlenomicsInvestigative Reporter Karim Zidan on WWE & Saudi Arabia | Pollock & ThurstonJohn Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Karim Zidan of Sports Politika on the WWE’s business partnership with the Government of Saudi Arabia.They chat about the attitudes regarding the ten-year agreement that was announced in 2018, how sport washing works, WWE’s navigation of the Jamal Khashoggi murder during the first year of the agreement, and his recent article on WWE’s Propaganda Spectacle.Karim Zidan is an investigative journalist and you can read his work at Sports Politika Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkjpSfMUt6YSubscribe: https...
2023-05-261h 16
POST WrestlingInvestigative Reporter Karim Zidan on WWE & Saudi Arabia | POST x WrestlenomicsJohn Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Karim Zidan of Sports Politika on the WWE’s business partnership with the Government of Saudi Arabia.They chat about the attitudes regarding the ten-year agreement that was announced in 2018, how Saudi Arabia views its image today, WWE’s navigation of the Jamal Khashoggi murder during the first year of the agreement, and his recent article on WWE’s Propaganda Spectacle.Plus: Pollock & Thurston chat AEW Collision at the United Center, early ticket sales for Collision dates, Tony Khan’s call with the media, Nick Khan at the JPMorgan...
2023-05-261h 16
LET'S TALK CLARITY - Honest Conversations For Better Mental HealthEsp 105 with Zidan Miah Professional FootballerZeenat shares her inspiring Affirmation of the week: Find a moment today, a quiet space for just a moment. A time for you. Believe in yourself! Consider this affirmation & how you might apply this to yourself. 💖 Opportunities are just waiting to be seized. Don’t overthink it. Sometimes your gut is the truest feeling…💖 💫Stop & Truly #Reflection your journal. Tweet in and Share your thoughts...#vdmaffirmationsAll my affirmations can be found on amazon in a little book called 'Begin Each day with positive affirmations and empowering questions.'Thank you to show sponsor IntunePR and they say…‘W...
2023-01-211h 15
Real Sports Podcast“Chechen Warlord Hosts MMA Fight-Club” with Karim ZidanHost Max Gershberg is joined by journalist Karim Zidan. Zidan has reported on Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov since 2017. It’s been reported that Kadyrov uses an MMA fight-club as an apparatus of power and military might and Zidan joins to speak to the unusual events taking place.
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2022-07-0840 min
PODCHILL - PODCAST SAMBIL NGE-CHILL#PODCHILL - podcast sambil ngechill bareng Papa Zidan, Eps. 9, Season 2Sempat gagal menjadi stand up comedian, Papa Zidan mencoba peruntungan baru, yaitu menjadi driver ojek online. Namun selain itu, Papa Zidan juga membuat konten di TikTok setiap hari di sela-sela ia menunggu orderan ojek online. Perjalanannya dalam mencari rejeki tidaklah mulus. Kontennya pun tidak kunjung menghasilkan cuan.
Namun, berkat Jerome Polin yang membuat video mirip dengan Papa Zidan, nama Papa Zidan mulai meroket. Puluhan ribu viewers setiap harinya di TikTok. Konten yang ia sebut Matematika 18+ ini pun menjadi viral karena banyak orang tua yang protes, lantaran ajaran Papa Zidan dikatakan ajaran sesat. Namun Papa Zid...
2022-06-1025 min
Podcast SosioTalkEps 17 - Pemuda dan Leadership (Ft. Zidan Al-Fadlu & Helmi Novista)Sobat Sosio! Pada podcast kali ini, kita akan berbincang mengenai “Pemuda dan Leadership” bersama kak Zidan dan mbak Vista. Untuk lebih jelasnya, yuk langsung aja dengerin SosioTalk episode #17!!
2021-12-0912 min
Working Title with Keisean RainesWorking on Love-Based Activism with Nalo Zidan (Video)Nalo A. K. Zidan is a Queer Black writer, organizer, and Trans-Masculinist whose work pushes at the normative boundaries of gender and sexuality. While completing her degree in Women’s & Gender Studies at Louisiana State University, Zidan founded BlackGirlMasculine, a non-profit organization created to reimagine and complicate conversations around nuanced masculinities. For over six years, Zidan has been a noteworthy contributor to the academic and corporate dialogue on shaping safety in the workplace, LGBTQ+ rights, and building accountable masculinities.
Along with being a 2019 TEDxLSU speaker, Zidan was a 2020 Masse/Remillard Gender & Sexuality Award recipient for her groundbreaking wor...
2021-12-0456 min
Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda PratesBREAKING: Karim Zidan Likes FunInvestigative journalist Karim Zidan joins Fernanda to discuss his groundbreaking and dangerous work in the field of MMA, growing up in Egypt under martial law, the fetishization of trauma, doom scrolling, his former life as a DJ, pride vs. patriotism, and a lot more. More from Fanbyte:
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2021-11-031h 23
Have a Chat ProductionsTalk to Me #9 - Joelle ZidanIn this episode, we have Joelle, a friend that is talented in more ways than one. She not only works with our team at KBB but also runs her own dessert company. She has a great story and some great life advice for young people.Talking Points0:00 - Joelle Zidan1:30 - It's Enough with the 'Me' Time3:35 - Joelle's Lockdown Sanity6:30 - The Beginning of RockyTop11:45 - Rocky Road was Meant to Be13:55 - Joelle & KBB20:25 - Joelle's Testimony22:40 - Losing the Love for the Christian Life28:10...
2021-08-2233 min
PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)MEREKA ADA DI SEKITAR KITASelamat datang kembali sobat Permak-in. Kali ini di season 2, gua mencoba membawa warna baru dengan menghadirkan tema Kejadian dan Cerita Horor. Pada Episode Pertama dari season ini, gua bersama teman-teman sma gua, bercerita tentang hal-hal mistis yang terjadi di gunung. Khususnya Gunung Gede dan Gunung Salak. Cerita ini berdasarkan pengalaman pribadi teman gua. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2021-05-1755 min
Working Title with Keisean RainesWorking On Love-Based Activism with Nalo A.K. ZidanNalo A. K. Zidan is a Queer Black writer, organizer, and Trans-Masculinist whose work pushes at the normative boundaries of gender and sexuality. While completing her degree in Women’s & Gender Studies at Louisiana State University, Zidan founded BlackGirlMasculine, a non-profit organization created to reimagine and complicate conversations around nuanced masculinities. For over six years, Zidan has been a noteworthy contributor to the academic and corporate dialogue on shaping safety in the workplace, LGBTQ+ rights, and building accountable masculinities. Along with being a 2019 TEDxLSU speaker, Zidan was a 2020 Masse/Remillard Gender & Sexuality Award recipient for her groundbreaking work on de-gendering ma...
2021-04-0359 min
RADIKAAL28. Karim Zidan on Ultras in Egypt, Sportswashing in Saudi Arabia, and MMA and the Far Right in Europe and the US.My guest today is Karim Zidan. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Karim is an investigative reporter who works on the intersection of sports and politics. He has written for many different publications, from mainstream newspapers like The Guardian to specialized blogs like Right-Wing Watch. Karim writes about many sports, from basketball to boxing, but much of his recent work is on Mixed Martial Arts, and he is one of the managers of Bloody Elbow, the MMA and UFC blog of SB Nation. He tweets at @ZidanSports.Karim and I talk about the connections between...
2021-01-0328 min
Future Talk537- Tiktok Celebrates the UAE National Day with Rami Zidan (03.12.20)What part has the UAE played in your growth of TikTok as a business and as a platform? In this episode, Head of Video and Creative for TikTok MENA, Rami Zidan, joins us to discuss rolling out the Arabic version of TikTok For Business platform in the Middle East and North Africa region. We also talk about Tiktok launching specific filters or features to celebrate the 49th UAE National Day.
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2020-12-0309 min
UN Women SuomiGeneration Equality: professori Helena Ranta ja Aishi Zidan - Naiset rauhaa rakentamassaPodcast-sarjamme viidennessä jaksossa keskustelemme oikeushammaslääkäri, professori Helena Rannan ja Lähi-idän kirjeenvaihtajana työskennelleen Aishi Zidanin kanssa naisten asemasta ja oikeuksista kriiseissä, konflikteissa ja rauhanrakennuksessa. Jo Pekingin julistuksessa 25 vuotta sitten kirjoitettiin, että naisten täysimittainen osallistuminen kaikkiin konfliktien ehkäisemiseen ja ratkaisemiseen tähtääviin toimiin on välttämätöntä rauhan ja turvallisuuden ylläpitämiseksi ja turvaamiseksi. Silti naiset ovat yhä vain aliedustettuina rauhan prosessien kaikilla tasoilla. Jakso julkaistaan perjantaina 30. lokakuuta, YK:n turvallisuusneuvoston päätöslauselman 1325 – Naiset, rauha ja turvallisuus – 20-vuotispäivän aattona.
“Onko varaa jättää puolet väestöstä tällaisten neuvottelujen ja keskustelujen...
2020-10-3034 min
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BOI MEETS WELLNESSHow to Redefine Masculinity Featuring Nalo Zidan - Episode 40 On this episode of BOI Meets Wellness, Evolve Benton interviews Nalo Zidan. Nalo (nah-low) A. K. Zidan (all pronouns) is a Queer Black writer, organizer and Trans-Masculinist whose work pushes at the normative boundaries of gender and sexuality in Black experiences. Nalo is the Founder and Creative Director of BlackGirlMasculine, a nonprofit organization and media space for Queer, Black masculine-identified women, Trans and Non-Binary people. Founded in 2016, the organization serves a global audience with a mission to expand and archive non-normative masculine experiences. Born in Maryland and raised between New York and D.C...
2020-10-1642 min
The Curation by Nour HassanKarim Zidan: Being An OtherIn this episode our founder Nour Hassan speaks to journalist, author, and translator turned art collector Karim Zidan. After a stint with DJ-ing in his early years, Zidan turned to his love for writing and made a career as a sports-politics journalist, with numerous bylines at The Guardian, VOX Media, Foreign Policy among others.In a major turn of events and upon rediscovering his famous Grandmother Menhat Helmy's art estate in Egypt, Zidan began a quest to revive and restore the work of one of Egypt's greatest Modern artists and etchers Menhat Allah Helmy. Zidan founded online j...
2020-09-271h 12
Bacotan SantriMenjadi Santri Katanya with @alifaqot_Ini adalah tentang bagaimana kita memandang diri kita sebagai santri
2020-09-1725 min
CrimeWavesKarim Zidan: The Betrayal: Boxing, MMA, and the MobFor the pilot episode of Crime Waves, we are joined by Karim Zidan (@ZidanSports), an investigative journalist who covers the dangerous world of sports, human rights and the mob. Crime Waves is hosted by Declan Hill (@declan_hill), international best-selling author of THE FIX and THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO MATCH-FIXING IN FOOTBALL, journalist, and world expert on match-fixing and corruption in sport.SHOW NOTES:The guest:Karim's website: karimzidan.comKarim's articles: https://muckrack.com/zidansports/articles https://www.theguardian.com/profile/karim-zidan
2020-09-0657 min
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PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 16 : Ternyata Berat Juga CuyRasa males itu wajar , tapi balik lagi ke diri kita sendiri gimana caranya untuk ngelawan rasa males itu. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2020-08-1209 min
Bacotan SantriGEJOLAK MEDIA SOSIALMau ngumpulin orang-orang yang lebih suka merhatiin trend media sosial
2020-08-0316 min
PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 15 : TAK SEMUDAH DENGAN YANG DIUCAPKANBanyak yang menyangka bahwa komitmen itu mudah atau gampang di lakukan, tapi nyatanya banyak lika-likunya. Kali ini gua dan Alma Maulvi (@almamlvii) akan ngobrolin seputar komitmen ini. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2020-07-2941 min
PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 14 : SEMUA ORANG BISA MENARI, ASAL ADA KEMAUANMenari atau biasanya orang-orang menyebutnya Dance, sudah sangat fenomenal di kalangan masyarakat khususnya kaum muda. Pada kali ini gua bersama Natya Anglila (@natyanglila) akan ngobrol-ngobrol mengenai dance, mulai dari dance tradisional maupun dance modern. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2020-07-2553 min
PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 13 : KETIKA SEBUAH HUBUNGAN TIDAK LAGI MENGHUBUNGKANTopik yang seedang trending diantara remaja masa kini. 'Toxic Relationship', kali ini gua bersama Savio Yazid (@savioyazzz) mencoba mengulik mengenai Toxic Relationship ini, dimulai dari apa itu Toxic sampai ciri-cirinya. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2020-07-2039 min
PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 12 : Melatih Skill Komunikasi SosialPada kesempatan nan berbahagia ini, gua akan mensharing beberapa pengalaman gua dan tentunya disertai tips-tips ucul mengenai skill komunikasi sosial. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2020-07-1918 min
The BashA Fine Day for the U.K. | Karim Zidan | Jack HermanssonPetesy and Niall discuss an amazing day for U.K. MMA with several wins on Wednesday’s Fight Island card. Bloody Elbow’s Karim Zidan joins the show to discuss the purpose of Abu Dhabi’s sponsorship of the Fight Island events and UFC middleweight Jack Hermansson looks forward to his co-main event bout with Kelvin Gastelum.
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2020-07-1600 min
PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 11 : LIKA LIKU MAHASISWA TINGKAT AKHIRAdanya pandemi, menyebabkan semua pembelajaran dilakukan secara online, termasuk membuat skripsi. Skripsi secara online merupakan suatu tantangan baru bagi para pembina skripsi maupun yang membuat skripsi. Nah kali ini gua ngobrol-ngobrol lucu bersama Dion Agnuza (@dionagnuza) mengenai hal itu dan hal lainnya. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2020-07-0935 min
PERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 10 : BERKARYA ITU GA GAMPANGBerbicara mengenai karya, pasti kita tidak lupa dengan prosesnya. Yang dimana sekarang ini banyak juga yang hanya melihat dari hasilnya tanpa melihat prosesnya. Kali ini gua bersama Fajrul Romadhan (@carles5panjoel) akan sharing mengenai karya-karya yang sudah dibuat dan tentunya dengan proses yang dibilang tidak segampang yang kalian kira. So, Permakin Aje Dulu
2020-07-0244 min
2020-06-2404 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 08 : KESENIAN DI NEW NORMAL, APA KABARNYA ? (feat Firdaus PJ)Banyak aspek yang berpengaruh besar ketika new normal diadakan oleh pemerintah. Salah satu aspek yang sangat umum di masyarakat yaitu Kesenian. Kali ini gua dan Firdaus PJ (@firdausputra24) membahas seputar Kesenian didalam kondisi New Normal
2020-06-1437 min
Oobs NewsOOBS NEWS #016 | Abdullah Zidan | Crazy Stories for Crazy TimesAbdullah Zidan is one of my first friends ever. We go way back to diaper days. We catch up and talk growing up in a bubble to facing everyday problems. Two mixed Arabs give a unique point of view on topics. Special Guest Daisy pops in a time or two as well. ENJOY!Twitter: @abdullahzidanhttps://twitter.com/abdullahzidanInstagram: @abdullahzidanhttps://www.instagram.com/abdullahnzidan/For a $20 amazon gift card click the link below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_...Buzzsprout is who I use...
2020-06-111h 57Bacotan SantriIni Adalah Alasan Kenapa Harus PodcastKali ini hanif membawakan topik tentang kenapa kita harus rekaman, mendengarkan dan mulai menyukai Podcast.
semoga sukaaa! Jangan lupa follow akun instagram kita di @bacotansantri
2020-06-1029 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 07 : Pertiktokan Duniawi (feat Yovanka Ivorine)Salah satu aplikasi yang lagi hangat-hangatnya, Tiktok. Kali ini gua membahas tiktok bersama Yovanka Ivorine (@lvorine)
2020-06-0327 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 06 : PSBB? TERSERAH. (feat Fariz Balad)Isi Podcast ini adalah tentang keresahan kami mengenai ketidak patuhan terhadap PSBB, bersama Fariz Balad (@farizbalad)
2020-05-2029 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 05 : KULIAH GUA ASIK MEN !Episode ini special pokoknya, pokoknya ini asik,seru,gokil dah, enjoy!
2020-05-1415 min
2020-05-0856 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 04 : Drakor PisanDrakor lagi hits banget cuy pas lagi corona, episode kali ini gua kulik menurut sisi pandang gua, Enjoyyy
2020-05-0711 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 03 : Ramadhan & Corona (feat Firdaus PJ)Apa pendapat kalian tentang ramadhan tahun ini? Di episode kali ini gua bersama Daus akan membahas tentang hal itu.
2020-04-3033 minNYANTUY#EPS02 Ramadhan ditengah covidDalam podcast ini.. berisi masalah masalah agak serius.. kalo ada kritikan dalam podcast ini yaa ini hanya masukan untuk pemerintahan.. sejatinya warga masyarakat adalah pengkritik terbaik untuk pemerintah.. "SELAMAT BERPUASA GAISS"
2020-04-2351 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 02 : Kuliah Online ? (feat Bagas Kurnia)Yak kali ini gua ngajak temen gua yaitu Bagas, buat ngobrolin seputar kuliah online dan keluh kesahnya.
2020-04-2119 minNYANTUY#EPS01 Yang Penting Pada SehatDengerin aja udahh gapapa... mohon maaf apabila ada pihak2 yang tersingung.. tengkuy gais
2020-04-1928 minPERMAK (Podcast Secara Mendadak)EP 01 : How's Your Day ?Apa aja sih yang udah kalian lakuin dirumah ?
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RAMA RIZKIYANSYAH81. LOGIKA TAK BERDAYA Ft Zidan Alfandito@ramarizkiyansyaah ngobrol sama @zidan_alfandito ngobrolin tentang selera musik,cinta,pertemanan
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Tonalt DNAFatma Zidan om arabisk sangDen arabiske sangerinde Fatma Zidan er opvokset og uddannet i Egypten og bor i dag i Søborg med sin mand. I programmet fortæller Fatma hjemme i privaten om, hvordan hun havnede i Danmark og hvordan den kreative proces med tekst, musik og samarbejdspartnere bringer hende frem og tilbage mellem Cairo og København. Hør også om betydningen af en månesang, myntete-effekten, kunsten at abe efter og hvorfor det at lytte til Umm Kulthum er en fabrik for inspiration og stemmelærdom.
Idé, tilrettelæggelse og produktion: Signe Marie Svennum. Medvirkende: Fatma Zidan.
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Klepet ob KaviEPIZODA 30: Slovenski doktor fizike kaj se bo dogajalo do leta 2050? prof. dr. Aleksander ZidanšekPred 50. leti se je v Rimu na pobudo italijanskega industrialca Aurelia Pecceija in škotskega znanstvenika Alexandra Kinga o prihodnosti sveta pogovarjalo 30 uspešnih podjetnikov in znanstvenikov. Nastalo je združenje Rimski klub. Ustvarili so preprost računalniški program, ki je z grafi pokazal, kaj se bo s človeštvom in planetom dogajalo do leta 2050. Doslej se ni preveč zmotil. Iz računalniških krivulj se je dalo razbrati, da bo leta 2040 oziroma 2050 konec življenja, kakršnega poznamo. Današnji gost prof. dr. Aleksander Zidanšek nam bo razložil, kaj lahko pričakujemo do leta 2050 na podlagi merjenj: lakoto ali izobi...
2019-09-2820 min
Podcast Matkul02. lika-liku hidup di jerman ft. Faizal zidanFaizal zidan si pengedar bumbu seblak yang mengakui dirinya mirip ivan gunawan, pergi merantau ke negrinya muller, menceritakan fuckboi jerman, pendidikan, dan makanan jerma.n yang ia suka
2019-09-1354 min
RAMA RIZKIYANSYAH55. ANAK GAUL JAKSEL Ft Zidan Alfandito@ramarizkiyansyaah telah menginterview @zidan_alfandito membahas tentang anak gaul jaksel,dan bahas gitar ,dan balapan mobil ,dan naik gunung ,dan tentang pergaulan ,pokonya tentang rutinitas orang kaya.
2019-08-1744 min
Our Man In StockholmLiving Life Looking Over Your Shoulder - Karim Zidan On Covering Sport And PoliticsI have met almost every MMA journalist at one time or another, but not Karim Zidan - then I realised that the reason he doesn't attend events is that his writing about sport and politics, and in particular about MMA and some of the former Soviet republics - means that it's not safe for him to attend.
In a world powered by social media, blogs and fan-generated content, Karim's work in untangling the web of "sportswashing" is absolutely crucial to understanding how and why tyrants use athletes like Mohamed Salah and Khabib Nurmagomedov to rebrand themselves and th...
2019-07-0950 min
Highlights from Off The BallKarim Zidan on Khabib's father, politics, UFC treatmentEoin and Joseph chat to Karim Zidan about the anger felt by Khabib Nurmagomedov due to the geopol...
2018-10-1100 min
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio withColby Covington, Bas Rutten, Ryan Bader, Jon Anik, Karim ZidanThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: -Royal Wedding Rant!: 4:35 -Ryan Bader: 10:44 -Jon Anik: 32:40 -Bas Rutten: 59:46 -Colby Covington: 1:33:48 -Karim Zidan: 1:53:33 -Why was Fedor questioned by the FBI?: 1:56:10 -Will Fedor retire after the grand prix?: 2:08:10 -Is Khabib bigger then Fedor in Russia?: 2:09:52 -Conor/Khabib in Russia? Why does the UFC want that market?: 2:15:34 -The UFC's first event in Russia in 2018: 2:22:32 -Khabib's financial backer: 2:26:42 -Does Khabib have a relationship with Putin?: 2:34:00 -Avengers: Infinity War Review: 2:47:24 -Colby Covington returns to...
2018-05-022h 53Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio withColby Covington, Bas Rutten, Ryan Bader, Jon Anik, Karim ZidanThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: -Royal Wedding Rant!: 4:35 -Ryan Bader: 10:44 -Jon Anik: 32:40 -Bas Rutten: 59:46 -Colby Covington: 1:33:48 -Karim Zidan: 1:53:33 -Why was Fedor questioned by the FBI?: 1:56:10 -Will Fedor retire after the grand prix?: 2:08:10 -Is Khabib bigger then Fedor in Russia?: 2:09:52 -Conor/Khabib in Russia? Why does the UFC want that market?: 2:15:34 -The UFC's first event in Russia in 2018: 2:22:32 -Khabib's financial backer: 2:26:42 -Does Khabib have a relationship with Putin?: 2:34:00 -Avengers: Infinity War Review: 2:47:24 -Colby Covington returns to...
2018-05-022h 53
Between Rounds ArchivePress Row: Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan Talk Ramzan Kadyrov on HBO's "Real Sports"This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan discuss HBO's “Real Sports” segment on Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov and his use of MMA as a political tool, his own experiences being interviewed for the segment, Kadyrov's chilling sarcasm and affect during his conversation with HBO's David Scott and whether the piece will influence MMA fighters and managers to stop taking money from the brutal dictator.
2017-07-201h 24
The RoundsPress Row: Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan Talk Ramzan Kadyrov on HBO's "Real Sports"This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan discuss HBO's “Real Sports” segment on Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov and his use of MMA as a political tool, his own experiences being interviewed for the segment, Kadyrov's chilling sarcasm and affect during his conversation with HBO's David Scott and whether the piece will influence MMA fighters and managers to stop taking money from the brutal dictator.
2017-07-201h 24Test FeedPress Row: Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan Talk Ramzan Kadyrov on HBO's "Real Sports"This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan discuss HBO's “Real Sports” segment on Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov and his use of MMA as a political tool, his own experiences being interviewed for the segment, Kadyrov's chilling sarcasm and affect during his conversation with HBO's David Scott and whether the piece will influence MMA fighters and managers to stop taking money from the brutal dictator.
2017-07-201h 24
The RoundsPress Row: Jordan Breen and Karim Zidan Talk More Russian MMA, Khabib's Health, MinakovThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's Karim Zidan join up for a second week in a row to discuss a slate of Russian MMA topics, from the latest rumors surrounding the health of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the contractual future of Vitaly Minakov, the aggressive touring schedules of Absolute Championship Berkut and Eurasia Fight Nights and whether Russia can ever be a serious market for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
2017-03-1545 min
Between Rounds ArchivePress Row: Jordan Breen and Karim Zidan Talk More Russian MMA, Khabib's Health, MinakovThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's Karim Zidan join up for a second week in a row to discuss a slate of Russian MMA topics, from the latest rumors surrounding the health of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the contractual future of Vitaly Minakov, the aggressive touring schedules of Absolute Championship Berkut and Eurasia Fight Nights and whether Russia can ever be a serious market for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
2017-03-1545 minTest FeedPress Row: Jordan Breen and Karim Zidan Talk More Russian MMA, Khabib's Health, MinakovThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's Karim Zidan join up for a second week in a row to discuss a slate of Russian MMA topics, from the latest rumors surrounding the health of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the contractual future of Vitaly Minakov, the aggressive touring schedules of Absolute Championship Berkut and Eurasia Fight Nights and whether Russia can ever be a serious market for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
2017-03-1545 min
Between Rounds ArchivePress Row: Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan on Russian MMA, Fedor, Khabib, Kadyrov and ACBThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's Karim Zidan discuss the latest in hot button Russian MMA topics, including the future of Khabib Nurmagomedov, stereotypes of Fedor Emelianenko, Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov's Akhmat MMA team and Magomed Bibulatov coming to the UFC and Absolute Championship Berkut's free agent frenzy.
2017-03-0843 minTest FeedPress Row: Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan on Russian MMA, Fedor, Khabib, Kadyrov and ACBThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's Karim Zidan discuss the latest in hot button Russian MMA topics, including the future of Khabib Nurmagomedov, stereotypes of Fedor Emelianenko, Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov's Akhmat MMA team and Magomed Bibulatov coming to the UFC and Absolute Championship Berkut's free agent frenzy.
2017-03-0843 min
The RoundsPress Row: Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's Karim Zidan on Russian MMA, Fedor, Khabib, Kadyrov and ACBThis week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's Karim Zidan discuss the latest in hot button Russian MMA topics, including the future of Khabib Nurmagomedov, stereotypes of Fedor Emelianenko, Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov's Akhmat MMA team and Magomed Bibulatov coming to the UFC and Absolute Championship Berkut's free agent frenzy.
2017-03-0843 min
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with John Kavanagh, John Morgan, Robin Black, Karim Zidan - UFC 209 PreviewThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Competition winner reveal starts at: 3:56 - John Morgan starts at: 6:11 - Robin Black starts at: 30:57 - John Kavanagh starts at: 50:05 - Karim Zidan starts at: 1:10:02 - More UFC 209 discussion starts at: 1:45:10 - SBG coach John Kavanagh returns to Submission Radio for the first time in over 2 years to discuss his upcoming Australian tour, the rumors and developments of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, if he wants Conor to take a chance at boxing one of the greatest...
2017-03-022h 06Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with John Kavanagh, John Morgan, Robin Black, Karim Zidan - UFC 209 PreviewThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Competition winner reveal starts at: 3:56 - John Morgan starts at: 6:11 - Robin Black starts at: 30:57 - John Kavanagh starts at: 50:05 - Karim Zidan starts at: 1:10:02 - More UFC 209 discussion starts at: 1:45:10 - SBG coach John Kavanagh returns to Submission Radio for the first time in over 2 years to discuss his upcoming Australian tour, the rumors and developments of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, if he wants Conor to take a chance at boxing one of the greatest...
2017-03-022h 06
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio #116 John Kavanagh, John Morgan, Robin Black, Karim Zidan (UFC 209 Preview)This week's Guests on the show include: - Competition winner reveal starts at: 3:56 - John Morgan starts at: 6:11 - Robin Black starts at: 30:57 - John Kavanagh starts at: 50:05 - Karim Zidan starts at: 1:10:02 - More UFC 209 discussion starts at: 1:45:10 - SBG coach John Kavanagh returns to Submission Radio for the first time in over 2 years to discuss his upcoming Australian tour, the rumors and developments of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, if he wants Conor to take a chance at boxing one of the greatest boxers of all time, UFC 209...
2017-03-022h 06Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio #116 John Kavanagh, John Morgan, Robin Black, Karim Zidan (UFC 209 Preview)This week's Guests on the show include: - Competition winner reveal starts at: 3:56 - John Morgan starts at: 6:11 - Robin Black starts at: 30:57 - John Kavanagh starts at: 50:05 - Karim Zidan starts at: 1:10:02 - More UFC 209 discussion starts at: 1:45:10 - SBG coach John Kavanagh returns to Submission Radio for the first time in over 2 years to discuss his upcoming Australian tour, the rumors and developments of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, if he wants Conor to take a chance at boxing one of the greatest boxers of all time, UFC 209...
2017-03-022h 06
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with Wonderboy, Tito Ortiz, Johny Hendricks, Al Iaquinta, Karim ZidanThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 4:07 - Al Iaquinta starts at: 33:28 - Tito Ortiz starts at: 58:09 - Stephen Thompson starts at: 1:23:10 - Tyron Woodley Racism discussion starts at: 1:45:03 - Karim Zidan starts at: 2:13:41 - Tito/Sonnen discussion starts at: 2:14:22 - Fedor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Trump UFC Russia chat starts at: 2:21:34 - Tito Ortiz returns to Submission Radio to discuss his win over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170, what it feels like to finally be retired, the accusations of...
2017-01-262h 52Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with Wonderboy, Tito Ortiz, Johny Hendricks, Al Iaquinta, Karim ZidanThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 4:07 - Al Iaquinta starts at: 33:28 - Tito Ortiz starts at: 58:09 - Stephen Thompson starts at: 1:23:10 - Tyron Woodley Racism discussion starts at: 1:45:03 - Karim Zidan starts at: 2:13:41 - Tito/Sonnen discussion starts at: 2:14:22 - Fedor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Trump UFC Russia chat starts at: 2:21:34 - Tito Ortiz returns to Submission Radio to discuss his win over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170, what it feels like to finally be retired, the accusations of...
2017-01-262h 52
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio #112 Wonderboy, Tito Ortiz, Johny Hendricks, Al Iaquinta, Karim ZidanThis week's Guests on the show include: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 4:07 - Al Iaquinta starts at: 33:28 - Tito Ortiz starts at: 58:09 - Stephen Thompson starts at: 1:23:10 - Tyron Woodley Racism discussion starts at: 1:45:03 - Karim Zidan starts at: 2:13:41 - Tito/Sonnen discussion starts at: 2:14:22 - Fedor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Trump UFC Russia chat starts at: 2:21:34 - Tito Ortiz returns to Submission Radio to discuss his win over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170, what it feels like to finally be retired, the accusations of the fight being f...
2017-01-262h 52Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio #112 Wonderboy, Tito Ortiz, Johny Hendricks, Al Iaquinta, Karim ZidanThis week's Guests on the show include: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 4:07 - Al Iaquinta starts at: 33:28 - Tito Ortiz starts at: 58:09 - Stephen Thompson starts at: 1:23:10 - Tyron Woodley Racism discussion starts at: 1:45:03 - Karim Zidan starts at: 2:13:41 - Tito/Sonnen discussion starts at: 2:14:22 - Fedor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Trump UFC Russia chat starts at: 2:21:34 - Tito Ortiz returns to Submission Radio to discuss his win over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170, what it feels like to finally be retired, the accusations of the fight being f...
2017-01-262h 52
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with Bas Rutten, Tim Kennedy, Johny Hendricks, Karim Zidan, Mike DyceThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 03:23 - Tim Kennedy starts at: 28:46 - Bas Rutten starts at: 44:29 - Fedor vs. Politicians (Karim Zidan) starts at: 1:11:07 - Is UFC 206 PPV-worthy? (Mike Dyce) starts at: 1:43:57 - GSP vs. Bisping starts at: 1:48:13 - Uriah Faber Retirement starts at: 2:03:43 - Jack Reacher 2 review starts at: 2:11:30 - Top 5 Tom Cruise movies starts at: 2:15:56 - Bas Rutten returns to Submission Radio to breakdown the highly-anticipated fight between Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez at...
2016-10-312h 26Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with Bas Rutten, Tim Kennedy, Johny Hendricks, Karim Zidan, Mike DyceThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 03:23 - Tim Kennedy starts at: 28:46 - Bas Rutten starts at: 44:29 - Fedor vs. Politicians (Karim Zidan) starts at: 1:11:07 - Is UFC 206 PPV-worthy? (Mike Dyce) starts at: 1:43:57 - GSP vs. Bisping starts at: 1:48:13 - Uriah Faber Retirement starts at: 2:03:43 - Jack Reacher 2 review starts at: 2:11:30 - Top 5 Tom Cruise movies starts at: 2:15:56 - Bas Rutten returns to Submission Radio to breakdown the highly-anticipated fight between Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez at...
2016-10-312h 26
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio #104 Bas Rutten, Tim Kennedy, Johny Hendricks, Karim Zidan, Mike DyceThis week's Guests on the show include: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 03:23 - Tim Kennedy starts at: 28:46 - Bas Rutten starts at: 44:29 - Fedor vs. Politicians (Karim Zidan) starts at: 1:11:07 - Is UFC 206 PPV-worthy? (Mike Dyce) starts at: 1:43:57 - GSP vs. Bisping starts at: 1:48:13 - Uriah Faber Retirement starts at: 2:03:43 - Jack Reacher 2 review starts at: 2:11:30 - Top 5 Tom Cruise movies starts at: 2:15:56 - Bas Rutten returns to Submission Radio to breakdown the highly-anticipated fight between Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 in New Y...
2016-10-312h 26Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio #104 Bas Rutten, Tim Kennedy, Johny Hendricks, Karim Zidan, Mike DyceThis week's Guests on the show include: - Johny Hendricks starts at: 03:23 - Tim Kennedy starts at: 28:46 - Bas Rutten starts at: 44:29 - Fedor vs. Politicians (Karim Zidan) starts at: 1:11:07 - Is UFC 206 PPV-worthy? (Mike Dyce) starts at: 1:43:57 - GSP vs. Bisping starts at: 1:48:13 - Uriah Faber Retirement starts at: 2:03:43 - Jack Reacher 2 review starts at: 2:11:30 - Top 5 Tom Cruise movies starts at: 2:15:56 - Bas Rutten returns to Submission Radio to breakdown the highly-anticipated fight between Conor McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 in New Y...
2016-10-312h 26
Submission Radio AustraliaBREAKDOWN: What Exactly Went Wrong for Fedor + Russian MMA Politics Stories! (Karim Zidan) Associate Editor of Bloody Elbow, Karim Zidan, returns to Submission Radio to discuss the recent shocking fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Fabio Maldonado at EFN 50. - The discussion covers Fedor's decline over the years, the general change in style and Fedor's recent obsession with headhunting, Maldonado's ability to stun and hurt the once granite-chinned Russian, the controversial scorecards and decision, the hilarious commentary by Roman Mazyrov, how The Last Emperor would fair in 2016 against the UFC's top heavyweights and whether it would be a wise decision, why Fedor has always been the man pulling the s...
2016-06-191h 10
Submission Radio AustraliaBreakdown - what exactly went wrong for Fedor and Russian MMA Politics Stories (Karim Zidan)Associate Editor of Bloody Elbow, Karim Zidan, returns to Submission Radio to discuss the recent shocking fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Fabio Maldonado at EFN 50. - The discussion covers Fedor's decline over the years, the general change in style and Fedor's recent obsession with headhunting, Maldonado's ability to stun and hurt the once granite-chinned Russian, the controversial scorecards and decision, the hilarious commentary by Roman Mazyrov, how The Last Emperor would fair in 2016 against the UFC's top heavyweights and whether it would be a wise decision, why Fedor has always been the man pulling the strings behind...
2016-06-191h 10
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio #77 Randy Couture, Johny Hendricks, Max Holloway, Karim Zidan + UFC OrlandoThis week's Guests on the show include:
- Randy Couture returns to Submission Radio to give his thoughts on the latest big topics in MMA, and give and update on his Hollywood career. “The Natural” talks about Conor McGregor knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds, if Aldo deserves a rematch, the Frankie Edgar match up, whether McGregor can hold power over the UFC co-promote with the company, if Conor can realistically hold two title belts simultaneously, the UFC releasing footage of Aldo crying on his locker-room, Ronda Rousey’s KO loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193...
2015-12-212h 33
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with Randy Couture, Johny Hendricks, Max Holloway, Karim Zidan and UFC OrlandoThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Randy Couture returns to Submission Radio to give his thoughts on the latest big topics in MMA, and give and update on his Hollywood career. "The Natural" talks about Conor McGregor knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds, if Aldo deserves a rematch, the Frankie Edgar match up, whether McGregor can hold power over the UFC co-promote with the company, if Conor can realistically hold two title belts simultaneously, the UFC releasing footage of Aldo crying on his locker-room, Ronda Rousey's KO loss...
2015-12-202h 33
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio 3/5/15 Luke Rockhold, Demetrious Johnson, Soa Palelei, Karim Zidan + Jon Jones Mayweather PacquiaoThis week's Guests on the show include:
- Luke Rockhold returns to Submission Radio after his destruction of Lyoto Machida and talks about who he wants to fights next, why he deserves the nest title shot, who wins out of Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort at UFC 187, who he would rather face, how he matches up against Chris Weidman and why Chris can't outwrestle him, Vitor Belfort and how he'll look after coming off TRT, how he'd react if he was offered Jacare Souza instead of a title shot, if he expected to beat Lyoto so quickly...
2015-05-032h 31Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission Radio 3/5/15 Luke Rockhold, Demetrious Johnson, Soa Palelei, Karim Zidan + Jon Jones Mayweather PacquiaoThis week's Guests on the show include:
- Luke Rockhold returns to Submission Radio after his destruction of Lyoto Machida and talks about who he wants to fights next, why he deserves the nest title shot, who wins out of Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort at UFC 187, who he would rather face, how he matches up against Chris Weidman and why Chris can't outwrestle him, Vitor Belfort and how he'll look after coming off TRT, how he'd react if he was offered Jacare Souza instead of a title shot, if he expected to beat Lyoto so quickly...
2015-05-032h 31
Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with Luke Rockhold, Demetrious Johnson, Soa Palelei, Karim Zidan and Jon Jones Mayweather PacquiaoThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Luke Rockhold returns to Submission Radio after his destruction of Lyoto Machida and talks about who he wants to fights next, why he deserves the nest title shot, who wins out of Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort at UFC 187, who he would rather face, how he matches up against Chris Weidman and why Chris can't outwrestle him, Vitor Belfort and how he'll look after coming off TRT, how he'd react if he was offered Jacare Souza instead of a title shot, if he expected...
2015-05-022h 31Submission Radio AustraliaSubmission radio with Luke Rockhold, Demetrious Johnson, Soa Palelei, Karim Zidan and Jon Jones Mayweather PacquiaoThis week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Luke Rockhold returns to Submission Radio after his destruction of Lyoto Machida and talks about who he wants to fights next, why he deserves the nest title shot, who wins out of Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort at UFC 187, who he would rather face, how he matches up against Chris Weidman and why Chris can't outwrestle him, Vitor Belfort and how he'll look after coming off TRT, how he'd react if he was offered Jacare Souza instead of a title shot, if he expected...
2015-05-022h 31