Strikes and MICs
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Somebody is interested in everything, anything you can be interested in, you will find others will... this podcast is for the OTHERS, like us.
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Strikes and MICs - Martial Arts, COVID19+ & You with Dr. Adrian Lai (Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Lifelong Marital Arts Enthusiast)
June 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe question on everyone's mind right now, is it safe to train? In the midst of so much ambiguity we went straight to the source for an answer that's catered specifically to the martial arts world. Ever wonder about exactly how this virus is transmitted/symptoms/prevented or what this means for the gym? This week we spoke to Dr. Adrian Lai a who addressed that exact topic and every other item we wanted to know about the medical risks of training martial arts during this time. Now's your c...
Strikes and MICs - Alan 'Gumby' Marques (On The Mat Co-Founder, 3rd Degree Black Belt Under Ralph Gracie)
June 01, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWords will not do this episode justice, join us as we speak with Alan "Gumby' Marques who has been involved with BJJ and it's coverage since 1996. Gumby played a pivotal role in bringing the sport to where it is today. He hits on how training was in the early days at legendary Mountain View gym, talks with us about watering down the art and Gumby tells us how BJJ shaped him and the influence that it's played in his life - off the mat. Gumby is a Co-Founder of On The Mat (OTM) one of the fi...
Strikes and MICs - The Australian Ice Cream Killer Varun Mehrotra (Top 5 Ranked BJJ Roosterweight)
May 22, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis week we got to meet the legendary Ice Cream Killer from down under! Join us as we speak with up and coming BJJ star and talk about his origins in BJJ, the fight scene in Australia and how he plans to achieve his goal of becoming a black belt world champion! Big thanks to our special guest! All the way from Sydney, Australia representing Unity Jiu Jitsu, we bring you the world famous Ice Cream Killer Varun Mehrotra! Top 5 ranked Roosterweight, Copa Podio Azules champion, UAEJJF Nation...
Strikes and MICs - Cancer Survivor, Amateur Fighter, True Warrior with Jamie 'Fatback' Bacon
May 07, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBEver have a tough day of training? How about a time when you just want to take the day off? Next time those thoughts creep into your mind remember our conversation with Bob 'Fatback' Bacon. This man started his career as an amateur fighter at the age of 30 and went on to become 2x Fight of the Year winner, following that second award he fought something bigger and beyond what the octagon could ever hold - cancer. Nonetheless, Bacon had both his lymph-nodes and thyroid removed, experience...
Strikes and MICs - Debunking Myths About Sportive Choking/Strangling with Dr. Sam Stellpflug (BJJ Black Belt)
May 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWhat can veggie lasagna tell us about BJJ legend Pedro Sauer? Ever wonder about the long term effects of practicing chokes? This week we spoke to Dr. Sam Stellpflug a who addressed that exact topic and every other item we wanted to know about the medical perspective of sportive chokes/strangling. Now's your chance to take a deeper look into the world of chokes from that very perspective and find out the truth! Not only did Sam set the story straight and debunk choking myths but he also ga...
Strikes and MICs - Humboldt County's Own Cass Bell (Undefeated Bellator Bantamweight)
April 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBEver wonder what would happen if your friend (with no experience) cornered your fight? Relive that and much more on this episode of Strikes and MICs! Big thanks to our special guest! All the way from Arcata, California representing Institute of Combat, we bring you Humboldt County's Own THE Cass Bell! Undefeated Bellator Bantamweight (5-0), 4 finishes, 1 unanimous decision, he is the future of Bellator's Bantamweight division!! Topics covered include but are not limited to.. Celebrati...
Strikes and MICs - 'The Surgeon' Dr. Lucius Pomerantz (Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and BJJ Black Belt)
April 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWhat happens when you cross Nate Quarry with a bunch of medical professionals? Ever wonder what medical professionals think of MMA? How about one who specializes in that weapon at the end of your arm you call a fist? Now's your chance to find out, this week we talked with Dr. Lucius Pomerantz who gave us a look into the sport through a new lens - that of not only a hand/upper extremity specialist, but also the lens of a former competitor. BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: 'The Surgeon' Dr...
Strikes and MICs - UFC 2-4-Not This Time FEAT. SIXFEETDEE and the Camp Edward Explosion
April 10, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBWe want to hear from you! Give us your questions/takes at [email protected] Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikes BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: SIXFEETDEE UFC 2-4-Not this time... cancelled again Anthony Smith's Home Invasion Nightmare Dana White Sex Tape Extortion From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the shutdown of UFC 249) to breaking down what exactly happened during Anthony Smith's home invasion, discussing UFC 247 Jon Jones vs Dominic...
Strikes and MICs - The Quarantine Can't Stop the Hustle & The Marshall Mathers MMA Mishap
April 01, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Quarantine Can't Stop the Hustle We want to hear from you! Give us your questions/takes at [email protected] Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikes Has UFC 249 just gotten it's lifeline? Who do you want to see on this card? What is next for Jon Jones? What do you think? The Eminem Curse in MMA aka the 'MMA Marshal Mathers Mishap' Dana White Shouts Out the Podcast!!! From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the global shutdown due to COVID-1...
Strikes and MICs - 007 The Best Boxing in the UFC, Covid - 19 & Me
March 20, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Show MUST Go On!! We want to hear from you! Give us your questions/takes at [email protected] Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikes How are you coping with COVID-19? How is it influencing all things MMA? You reached out to us, we listened! Time for us to break down your fan takes and answer questions you want the answers to! RECAP: UFC Fight Night 170 LIVE FROM BRAZIL 'The Motown Phenom' Kevin Lee vs Charles 'Do Bronx' Olivera Demian Maia vs Gilbert Burns RI...
Strikes and MICs - 006 UFC Fight Night 170 & the Origin of the Coronavirus (COVID - 19)
March 13, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' UFC Fight Night 170 LIVE FROM BRAZIL 'The Motown Phenom' Kevin Lee vs Charles 'Do Bronx' Olivera Demian Maia vs Gilbert Burns Conor McGregor Makes Headlines (NOT WHAT YOU THINK!!) Brian Ortega vs Jay Park - What happened here? Paulo Costa vs Logan Paul??? From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the donation of $1M to families of first responders in NY) to breaking down what exactly happened during the UFC 248 card, discus...
Strikes and MICs - 005 UFC 248 Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero & the Legend of the Little Toe
March 05, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' UFC 248 Championship Double Header Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero Zhang Weili vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk Chuck Liddel's Retirement MMA's First Open Scoring Event Substars Financial Failure From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the Retirement of the Iceman) to breaking down the next steps for women's featherweight division as well as the men's flyweight and the upcoming UFC 248 PPV while always giving in depth analysis/justi...
Strikes and MICs - 004 FEAT. JUICE UFC Fight Night 169, Origins of the Octagon and the Power of 'Chi'
February 28, 2020 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' OUR FIRST GUEST APPEARANCE ---JUICE UFC Fight Night 169 Joseph Benavidez vs Deiveson Figueiredo Light's Out Fighting with Shawne Merriman From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including all the new fight card announcements) to breaking down the next steps for Justin Gaethje and the upcoming UFC Fight Night 198 while always giving in depth analysis/justification to our picks Recap UFC Fight Night 168 Paul 'The Irish Dragon' ...
Strikes and MICs 003 - UFC Fight Night 168, Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder & There's no such thing as a 'free lunch'
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' UFC Fight Night 168 Paul 'The Irish Dragon' Felder vs Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker BOOOOOOOOMMMBBB SQQQQUAAADDD Tyson 'The Gypsy King' Fury vs Deontay 'The Bronze Bomber' Wilder YOU BIG DOSSER From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including coronavirus influence on MMA) to breaking down the the Miami Heralds mistake of Nate Diaz's identity and the upcoming UFC Fight Night 168 and Heavyweight Boxing Championship Tyson Fury vs ...
Strikes and MICs 002 - UFC Fight Night 167 & America's First MMA Fighter
February 14, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBFresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' WE GOT TO ATTEND UFC 247 in HOUSTON From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including potential super fight between Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao and THE Notorious Conor McGregor) to breaking down the fall of BJ Penn and the upcoming UFC Fight Night 167 card while always giving in depth analysis/justification to our picks Recap from a spectator perspective of UFC 247 Jon Jones vs Dominik Reyes Dissecting the best possible options for...
Strikes and MICs 001 - UFC 247 & the Best Trade Ever Made
February 07, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBUFC 247 in Houston Jon Jones vs Reyes 'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the infamous coronavirus) to breaking down the attitude era of UFC and the upcoming fight card and giving justification to our picks Outlining the foundations of Houston as a fighting city Dissecting the best possible matchups for the milestone UFC 250 As always, our FFnF segment Contact us at [email protected] Support the show (http:/...