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The Ariel Helwani Show

Uncrowned & Yahoo Sports
UFC
MMA
Boxing
Dana White
Tom Aspinall
PFL
Islam Makhachev
Conor Mcgregor
UFC 320
Valentina Shevchenko
Mixed Martial Arts
WWE
Jon Jones
Jake Paul
Justin Gaethje
Combat Sports
UFC 324
UFC 322
Wrestlemania
Alex Pereira

“The Ariel Helwani Show” is the flagship program for Uncrowned. Every episode will feature interviews with the biggest names in combat sports, and analysis from Helwani and The Boys in the Back.

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Latest Episodes

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic.

Following Scott Coker’s announced return to MMA, the crew discuss the future of emerging promotions and what it could mean for industry-leading UFC (05:18).

One of those promo... more

Dan Canobbio and Chris Algieri kick off the show breaking down the heavyweight title fight between champion Oleksandr Usyk and kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven. Why is this fight happening? Does Verhoeven have any shot at all (01:03)?

We introduce a... more

The Boys in the Back kick off the show by reacting to Scott Coker re-entering the MMA world (06:19), Khabib Nurmagomedov pushing back against Dana White's claims about his retirement (10:12), the arrest of wrestler Ludwig Kaiser (20:20), and trash ta... more

Ariel Helwani kicks off with a recap of last night’s spectacular win by his New York Knicks and Arsenal winning the Premier League title (23:47).

Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian is back to address fan criticism of the promotion’s MMA de... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Michael Scheller
Magician at the Magic Castle, hosted in Los Angeles segment
Magic Castle
Episode: LIVE FROM LA! Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netflix, UFC Vegas 117 preview, voicemails, more | The Boys in the Back
John Martin
CEO of the Professional Fighters League (PFL)
PFL
Episode: Michael Irvin, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Martin, Jake Babian all in-studio, plus Junior dos Santos, news & notes
Jake Babian
Babian, the Barbabian; fighter on MVP card
MVP (Netflix-backed)
Episode: Michael Irvin, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Martin, Jake Babian all in-studio, plus Junior dos Santos, news & notes
Junior dos Santos
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion
UFC (former) / MVP Netflix card
Episode: Michael Irvin, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Martin, Jake Babian all in-studio, plus Junior dos Santos, news & notes
Michael Irvin
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver
NFL / Uncrowned network
Episode: Michael Irvin, O’Shea Jackson Jr., John Martin, Jake Babian all in-studio, plus Junior dos Santos, news & notes
Nate Diaz
Professional MMA fighter, Diaz Army member
Diaz MMA/Uncrowned
Episode: Nate Diaz, plus Travis Barker, Mike O’Hearn, Nakisa Bidarian, Chris Avila all in-studio
Chris Avila
Diaz Army member, MMA fighter
Diaz Army/MVP
Episode: Nate Diaz, plus Travis Barker, Mike O’Hearn, Nakisa Bidarian, Chris Avila all in-studio
Mike O'Hearn
Four-time Mr. Universe, physique athlete
Episode: Nate Diaz, plus Travis Barker, Mike O’Hearn, Nakisa Bidarian, Chris Avila all in-studio
Travis Barker
Drummer, MMA fan, in-studio guest
Episode: Nate Diaz, plus Travis Barker, Mike O’Hearn, Nakisa Bidarian, Chris Avila all in-studio

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Ariel Helwani
Host of The Ariel Helwani Show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Boys in the Back is lame

    These guys are like teens who just got their drivers license. Hard to listen to it

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mha Pham
    United States23 days ago
  • The best in the Biz

    This is hands down the best mma podcast by the OG best journalist in the sport of MMA. Ariel is just as passionate about the sport now as he was when he first started. If you want insightful interviews from the best in the sport, this is for you. The boys in the back and Petesy add a lot of fun and personality to the show as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jajustchillin
    United States25 days ago
  • Audio & Drops

    Firstly Ariel, Petesy, NYR & GC are all amazing journalists an incredibly hardworking.

    The content is amazing and appreciated for sure.

    However, the two things that make the show becoming unlistenable for me is the drops, always in the most annoying spots when you are really trying to pay attention to the subject matter and the seriousness of it. It’s kinda like that joke that’s funny at first but now it’s like ok we get it, let’s move on now.

    Secondly, not sure if it’s just on the audio vers... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    musicmatters11
    United Statesa month ago
  • Can we plz stop the wwe nonsense

    I was so happy when I learned that Ariel was coming out with a wwe specific show so that I would never have to waste my time listening or trying to skip through all the wwe nonsense but nothing has changed. I do enjoy the mma side of the show though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    aidancarlisle1233456
    United Statesa month ago
  • Such a great range of contributors, something for everyone and always very entertaining and informative 👍

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lazarus-cn
    2 months ago

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Fans describe the host as an excellent interviewer with on-the-fly question skills.
Listeners praise deep interviews with top names and strong industry context.
Some critics note format shifts and ad breaks interrupting responses.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#70
United States/Sports
YouTube
#174
United Kingdom/Popular Podcasts
YouTube
#181
Canada/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#50
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#111
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#69
Australia/Sports

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Q: What is the significance of Ted Turner's impact on wrestling and media?
Turner's innovations and risk-taking helped transform wrestling and 24-hour news, and Bischoff provides insider storytelling about conversations with Turner that shaped WCW's strategy and the broader media landscape.
Nate Diaz, plus Travis Barker, Mike O’Hearn, Nakisa Bidarian, Chris Avila all in-studio
Q: What makes MVP MMA unique compared to traditional MMA promotions?
Nakisa Bidarian explains MVP's fighter-first approach, flexible partnerships, and commitment to fighter compensation, aiming to create a sustainable, Netflix-backed platform that can grow beyond boxing into MMA.
Ilia Topuria, Mike Malott, Urijah Faber, Josh Barnett, RAF's Chad Bronstein, UFC Winnipeg & WrestleMania 42 reaction
Q: How does RAF plan to scale while staying true to its roots?
Bronstein outlined a strategy balancing creative control with professional partnerships, aiming for 18-24 events per year across the US and international markets, while maintaining a focus on wrestler-athletes and storytelling.
Ilia Topuria, Mike Malott, Urijah Faber, Josh Barnett, RAF's Chad Bronstein, UFC Winnipeg & WrestleMania 42 reaction
Q: What did you think about Mike Malott's performance and his future prospects in the UFC?
The panel agreed Malott showed elite-level striking and takedown defense, projecting him as a potential cornerstone for Canadian MMA and a future top-10 welterweight with the right matchups.
Gina Carano & Mike Perry in studio, CJ Perry previews WrestleMania 42, On The Nose
Q: How did the Gina Carano comeback come together and what does it mean for her career?
Gina describes a long arc of returning to fighting after a cancellation phase, highlighting healing, health, and a renewed focus on storytelling and promotions, including a Netflix fight and a broader comeback arc.

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7. Chris Avila
8. Mike O'Hearn

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