Fighting Matters
Fighting MattersFighting fascism and the far-right in combat sports like MMA and BJJ.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WrestlingNewsSportsSports News | |||
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In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Mike Mahaffey connect a month of far-right imagery in combat sports: Nazi salutes and a swastika flag at a kickboxing event in Orlando, an ADCC finalist with a history of posting Nazi salutes, and a... more
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Stephan Kesting talk through the Canada-US trade war from the Canadian side of the border. They explain why this was never about tariffs, and why Americans are not hearing how much of their own econ... more
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Jeff Shaw and Jesse Walker are joined by Jose Fernandez, a health economist and purple belt who chairs the economics department at the University of Louisville. He explains who pays for tariffs, why 70% of the wor... more
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Stephan Kesting pull up a screenshot of the UFC BJJ 10 mat and read the sponsors out loud: the Air National Guard, the AI drone company Anduril, and Turning Point USA. Dana White has spent years ins... more
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- Absolutely love your show!!!
I’ve been looking for a community of martial artists who lean progressive. I’m a 59 year old getting back into taekwondo after being out of martial arts since my college days. Thank you for what you all do!!
Apple Podcasts5Slingmeister
United States7 months ago - Timely and Important
This is exactly what we need right now. It’s so important. I’m a professional historian (not a YouTube historian) and a lifelong martial artist. It’s about time the martial arts community opened its eyes to what is happening. We can be on the right side of history, or the wrong side. The good guys or the bad guys.
This podcast is important.
Apple Podcasts5FreeBornAde
United Kingdom9 months ago - More of this!
This is the energy we need more of in this community!
Apple Podcasts5Biglou502United Statesa year ago - Thank you!
Thank you so much for putting this out there! We need more of this in the BJJ community, we are not all on the Rogan
to fascist pipeline.
Apple Podcasts5BJJ lawyerUnited Statesa year ago - Wonderful podcast
Glad to see there are sane bjj people out there and it’s not just me listening to right wingers in the change room
Apple Podcasts5JudokrisUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Canada/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #191 | United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  France/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  Australia/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #122 |  Germany/Sports/Wrestling |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Sweden/Sports/Wrestling |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Matters
What is Fighting Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on combat sports culture with a sharp focus on accountability, safety, and ethics, especially around the influence of politics, extremism, and social issues in gyms and events. Episodes frequently examine how gyms, camps, and promotions handle misconduct, safeguarding communities, and creating inclusive environments, often pairing practical guidance for owners and coaches with thoughtful analysis of broader societal dynamics. Notable themes include countering extremist recruitment, responsible use of technology and AI in training and business, and driving healthier culture while staying true to sport values. A standout pattern is diverse, expert-informed discussions that push for concrete actions listeners can take to impr... more
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Which podcasts are similar to Fighting Matters?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Fighting Matters:
1. BJJ Mental Models
2. The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
3. The Chewjitsu Podcast
4. The Old Bastard's Guide to Surviving (and Thriving) on the Mats
5. I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show
How many episodes of Fighting Matters are there?
Fighting Matters launched a year ago and published 95 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Fighting Matters?
Recent guests on Fighting Matters include:
1. Jose Fernandez
2. Stephan Kesting
3. Clayton Green
4. Dr. Clayton Green
5. David Riedman
6. Andrea Tang
7. Jesse Walker
8. Niamh Bryn
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