Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda Prates fanbyte.com/podcasts en Fanbyte 2021 Welcome to Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda Prates, a podcast about MMA. Kind of. But not really. Well, not entirely. Just listen, OK? https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/560ddbde-0da6-11eb-8e10-cf87c995a89a/image/uploads_2F1612207534115-nh0lkpvpdxo-ef49445553bf4f0e3b173d6b64532540_2Fbest-camp-retro-optimized.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda Prates fanbyte.com/podcasts yes episodic Fanbyte Welcome to Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda Prates, a podcast about MMA. Kind of. But not really. Well, not entirely. Just listen, OK? Welcome to Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda Prates, a podcast about MMA. Kind of. But not really. Well, not entirely. Just listen, OK?

]]> Fanbyte podcasts@fanbyte.com This Has Been the Best Camp of My Life Join Fernanda as she sprays down the showers, wipes down the ring and shuts off the lights one last time. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Leave the show a touching eulogy!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000 This Has Been the Best Camp of My Life full Fanbyte Shut up, I'm not crying, you're crying Join Fernanda as she sprays down the showers, wipes down the ring and shuts off the lights one last time. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Leave the show a touching eulogy!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Join Fernanda as she sprays down the showers, wipes down the ring and shuts off the lights one last time.

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]]> 807 Episode 53: BREAKING: Karim Zidan Likes Fun Investigative 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: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000 BREAKING: Karim Zidan Likes Fun full Fanbyte That damn Shirley Jackson! Damn her!! Investigative 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: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Investigative 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.

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]]> 5024 Episode 52: The Mith of Mindenhall Tenured MMA writer/podcaster Chuck Mindenhall takes to Best Camp and breaks his silence for an extremely candid conversation covering his history as a writer, the various outlets he's written for, his current podcasting and literary initiatives, the difference between a news article and a column, where the responsibility lies in communicating said difference, and a whole lot more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Mith of Mindenhall full Fanbyte THAT'S THE JOKE Tenured MMA writer/podcaster Chuck Mindenhall takes to Best Camp and breaks his silence for an extremely candid conversation covering his history as a writer, the various outlets he's written for, his current podcasting and literary initiatives, the difference between a news article and a column, where the responsibility lies in communicating said difference, and a whole lot more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Tenured MMA writer/podcaster Chuck Mindenhall takes to Best Camp and breaks his silence for an extremely candid conversation covering his history as a writer, the various outlets he's written for, his current podcasting and literary initiatives, the difference between a news article and a column, where the responsibility lies in communicating said difference, and a whole lot more.

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]]> 4630 Episode 51: Fernanda Returns Fernanda and Booboo are back from their European vacation for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from Jim Miller's status as a human air fryer, to Bolsonaro's cursed presidency. Also Conor McGregor might have punched an Italian DJ shortly after baptizing his child at the Vatican? Stick around until the end for a micro-review of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and Fernanda's surprisingly convincing American Valley Girl accent. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Fernanda Returns full Fanbyte Jim Miller Is an Air Fryer Fernanda and Booboo are back from their European vacation for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from Jim Miller's status as a human air fryer, to Bolsonaro's cursed presidency. Also Conor McGregor might have punched an Italian DJ shortly after baptizing his child at the Vatican? Stick around until the end for a micro-review of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and Fernanda's surprisingly convincing American Valley Girl accent. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Fernanda and Booboo are back from their European vacation for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from Jim Miller's status as a human air fryer, to Bolsonaro's cursed presidency. Also Conor McGregor might have punched an Italian DJ shortly after baptizing his child at the Vatican? Stick around until the end for a micro-review of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and Fernanda's surprisingly convincing American Valley Girl accent.

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]]> 4246 Freaky Fernanda: Megan Olivi Revisited Fernanda recites an incantation while exploring ancient ruins and inadvertently swaps bodies with her producer, Jordan. Can they reverse the curse in time to save Fernanda's marriage and Jordan's career?! In the meantime, we revisit a classic interview with one of MMA's brightest stars, Megan Olivi, where she and Fernanda discuss Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Freaky Fernanda: Megan Olivi Revisited full Fanbyte "I'm old!" Fernanda recites an incantation while exploring ancient ruins and inadvertently swaps bodies with her producer, Jordan. Can they reverse the curse in time to save Fernanda's marriage and Jordan's career?! In the meantime, we revisit a classic interview with one of MMA's brightest stars, Megan Olivi, where she and Fernanda discuss Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Fernanda recites an incantation while exploring ancient ruins and inadvertently swaps bodies with her producer, Jordan. Can they reverse the curse in time to save Fernanda's marriage and Jordan's career?! In the meantime, we revisit a classic interview with one of MMA's brightest stars, Megan Olivi, where she and Fernanda discuss Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more.

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]]> 4758 Episode 50: Double Dragon Reviews Review It's our 50th episode (for the second time!) and to celebrate Fernanda and Booboo watched 1994's Double Dragon, starring Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano and Robert Patrick. In addition to sharing their own thoughts on the film's successes and failures, Fernanda also prepared a selection of particularly potent user reviews from across the internet for your enjoyment. Please be advised, this episode does contain the phrase "spinach enema." More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Double Dragon Reviews Review full Fanbyte Shame the naysayers. It's our 50th episode (for the second time!) and to celebrate Fernanda and Booboo watched 1994's Double Dragon, starring Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano and Robert Patrick. In addition to sharing their own thoughts on the film's successes and failures, Fernanda also prepared a selection of particularly potent user reviews from across the internet for your enjoyment. Please be advised, this episode does contain the phrase "spinach enema." More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) And hey, get in touch if you want to advertise with us: advertising@fanbyte.com It's our 50th episode (for the second time!) and to celebrate Fernanda and Booboo watched 1994's Double Dragon, starring Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano and Robert Patrick. In addition to sharing their own thoughts on the film's successes and failures, Fernanda also prepared a selection of particularly potent user reviews from across the internet for your enjoyment. Please be advised, this episode does contain the phrase "spinach enema."

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]]> 3993 Episode 49: A Breather With Tim Bissell Tim Bissell, editor and deputy site manager at Bloody Elbow, regales Fernanda with stories of faking reality television for the Canadian market, his transition out of TV and into MMA journalism, how he came to interview the brother of a terrorist, tracking down the "JUST BLEED" guy, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 A Breather With Tim Bissell full Fanbyte "I have a very specific set of skills." Tim Bissell, editor and deputy site manager at Bloody Elbow, regales Fernanda with stories of faking reality television for the Canadian market, his transition out of TV and into MMA journalism, how he came to interview the brother of a terrorist, tracking down the "JUST BLEED" guy, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Tim Bissell, editor and deputy site manager at Bloody Elbow, regales Fernanda with stories of faking reality television for the Canadian market, his transition out of TV and into MMA journalism, how he came to interview the brother of a terrorist, tracking down the "JUST BLEED" guy, and more.

]]> 4093 Episode 48: Oh My God, That’s Jimmy Smith’s Music! To celebrate our 50th episode (if you do the math a certain way), Fernanda is joined by the voice of WWE Monday Night Raw himself, Jimmy Smith. Smith is also an accomplished MMA fighter, the host of ESPN's UFC Fight Camp and Sirius XM's Unlocking the Cage, in addition to being a super nice (and extremely busy) guy. Together, he and Fernanda discuss spending three or more hours on air every day of the week, the blurry ethics of using fighters as commentators, teaching 7th grade math and summer school chemistry, filming Fight Quest for the Discovery Channel, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Oh My God, That’s Jimmy Smith’s Music! full Fanbyte Happy Episode 50, technically!! To celebrate our 50th episode (if you do the math a certain way), Fernanda is joined by the voice of WWE Monday Night Raw himself, Jimmy Smith. Smith is also an accomplished MMA fighter, the host of ESPN's UFC Fight Camp and Sirius XM's Unlocking the Cage, in addition to being a super nice (and extremely busy) guy. Together, he and Fernanda discuss spending three or more hours on air every day of the week, the blurry ethics of using fighters as commentators, teaching 7th grade math and summer school chemistry, filming Fight Quest for the Discovery Channel, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) To celebrate our 50th episode (if you do the math a certain way), Fernanda is joined by the voice of WWE Monday Night Raw himself, Jimmy Smith. Smith is also an accomplished MMA fighter, the host of ESPN's UFC Fight Camp and Sirius XM's Unlocking the Cage, in addition to being a super nice (and extremely busy) guy. Together, he and Fernanda discuss spending three or more hours on air every day of the week, the blurry ethics of using fighters as commentators, teaching 7th grade math and summer school chemistry, filming Fight Quest for the Discovery Channel, and more.

]]> 2924 Episode 47: We Interrupt This Podcast To Emotionally Unravel Fernanda rides solo for an introspective update on life, happiness, and the pursuit of podcasting in 2021. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 We Interrupt This Podcast To Emotionally Unravel full Fanbyte Go fuck yourself, baby giraffe! Fernanda rides solo for an introspective update on life, happiness, and the pursuit of podcasting in 2021. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda rides solo for an introspective update on life, happiness, and the pursuit of podcasting in 2021.

]]> 1370 Episode 46: Booboo's Drag Race Local husband Rodrigo del Campo (aka Booboo) joins Fernanda to discuss recent Contender Series developments, Fernanda's new endeavor to get swole, Paddy Pimblett's recent TKO/shitty Twitter opinions, the everlasting illegal move debate, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Booboo's Drag Race full Fanbyte Apologies in advance to any Georgians listening Local husband Rodrigo del Campo (aka Booboo) joins Fernanda to discuss recent Contender Series developments, Fernanda's new endeavor to get swole, Paddy Pimblett's recent TKO/shitty Twitter opinions, the everlasting illegal move debate, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Local husband Rodrigo del Campo (aka Booboo) joins Fernanda to discuss recent Contender Series developments, Fernanda's new endeavor to get swole, Paddy Pimblett's recent TKO/shitty Twitter opinions, the everlasting illegal move debate, and more.

]]> 4216 Episode 45: Dan Tom Part 2: Back On Our Bullshit MMA analyst extraordinaire Dan Tom returns as the first person reckless enough to talk to Fernanda twice. The reunited pair discuss how the world has changed since Dan's appearance last November, including the precipitous rise in anti-Asian hate crime across North America, the blowback Dan received for daring to discuss such issues on social media, the various sexual abuse allegations that have arisen throughout MMA and in other martial arts spaces, and how much better the world would be if Hollywood had just let Jet Li kiss Aaliyah in Romeo Must Die. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Dan Tom Part 2: Back On Our Bullshit full Fanbyte Do we ever leave high-school, though? MMA analyst extraordinaire Dan Tom returns as the first person reckless enough to talk to Fernanda twice. The reunited pair discuss how the world has changed since Dan's appearance last November, including the precipitous rise in anti-Asian hate crime across North America, the blowback Dan received for daring to discuss such issues on social media, the various sexual abuse allegations that have arisen throughout MMA and in other martial arts spaces, and how much better the world would be if Hollywood had just let Jet Li kiss Aaliyah in Romeo Must Die. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) MMA analyst extraordinaire Dan Tom returns as the first person reckless enough to talk to Fernanda twice. The reunited pair discuss how the world has changed since Dan's appearance last November, including the precipitous rise in anti-Asian hate crime across North America, the blowback Dan received for daring to discuss such issues on social media, the various sexual abuse allegations that have arisen throughout MMA and in other martial arts spaces, and how much better the world would be if Hollywood had just let Jet Li kiss Aaliyah in Romeo Must Die.

]]> 5141 Episode 44: A Pint With Petesy Carroll Fernanda is joined by prolific MMA journalist Petesy Carroll (The Ringer, MMA On Point, everywhere else) to discuss Jared Cannonier's empty bank account, Jake Paul's obviously receding hairline, Conor McGregor's waning popularity in Ireland, feeling guilty over not working yourself to death, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 A Pint With Petesy Carroll full Fanbyte feat. Petesy's Accent™ Fernanda is joined by prolific MMA journalist Petesy Carroll (The Ringer, MMA On Point, everywhere else) to discuss Jared Cannonier's empty bank account, Jake Paul's obviously receding hairline, Conor McGregor's waning popularity in Ireland, feeling guilty over not working yourself to death, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda is joined by prolific MMA journalist Petesy Carroll (The Ringer, MMA On Point, everywhere else) to discuss Jared Cannonier's empty bank account, Jake Paul's obviously receding hairline, Conor McGregor's waning popularity in Ireland, feeling guilty over not working yourself to death, and more.

]]> 4868 Episode 43: Made With Real Juice (Jackson) Juice Jackson of Friendly Sparring Podcast joins Fernanda to discuss MMA podcasting life, Doja Cat and the dangers of edibles, getting ice-cream with Gegard Mousasi, how seeing a guy's leg snap off can affect your concentration, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Made With Real Juice (Jackson) full Fanbyte BRING BACK BULLY BEATDOWN Juice Jackson of Friendly Sparring Podcast joins Fernanda to discuss MMA podcasting life, Doja Cat and the dangers of edibles, getting ice-cream with Gegard Mousasi, how seeing a guy's leg snap off can affect your concentration, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Juice Jackson of Friendly Sparring Podcast joins Fernanda to discuss MMA podcasting life, Doja Cat and the dangers of edibles, getting ice-cream with Gegard Mousasi, how seeing a guy's leg snap off can affect your concentration, and more.

]]> 4760 Episode 42: How Not to Hate MMA With Zane Simon Zane Simon, Associate Editor for Bloody Elbow and host of the MMA Vivisection, joins Fernanda to discuss Ciryl Gane's interim championship victory at UFC 265, Zane's process for fight analysis, the average lifespan of an MMA fan, becoming (mildly) indispensable at your job, Joe Rogan's "commentary," MMA's ongoing problem with bro science, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 How Not to Hate MMA With Zane Simon full Fanbyte "It began with a really shitty job," Zane Simon, Associate Editor for Bloody Elbow and host of the MMA Vivisection, joins Fernanda to discuss Ciryl Gane's interim championship victory at UFC 265, Zane's process for fight analysis, the average lifespan of an MMA fan, becoming (mildly) indispensable at your job, Joe Rogan's "commentary," MMA's ongoing problem with bro science, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Zane Simon, Associate Editor for Bloody Elbow and host of the MMA Vivisection, joins Fernanda to discuss Ciryl Gane's interim championship victory at UFC 265, Zane's process for fight analysis, the average lifespan of an MMA fan, becoming (mildly) indispensable at your job, Joe Rogan's "commentary," MMA's ongoing problem with bro science, and more.

]]> 4786 Episode 41: Candid Shots With Esther Lin Combat sports photographer Esther Lin joins Fernanda to discuss life as a photog in the pandemic, working for yourself vs. working on assignment, MMA FOMO, the benefits of distance from the MMA industry, whether someone can become a star outside of the UFC, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Candid Shots With Esther Lin full Fanbyte Brought to you by cold brew coffee. Combat sports photographer Esther Lin joins Fernanda to discuss life as a photog in the pandemic, working for yourself vs. working on assignment, MMA FOMO, the benefits of distance from the MMA industry, whether someone can become a star outside of the UFC, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Combat sports photographer Esther Lin joins Fernanda to discuss life as a photog in the pandemic, working for yourself vs. working on assignment, MMA FOMO, the benefits of distance from the MMA industry, whether someone can become a star outside of the UFC, and more.

]]> 4564 Episode 40: Erik Magraken’s Big MMA Brain Combat sports regulatory lawyer Erik Magraken joins Fernanda for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of MMA and the legal system, how sexism may lead to more brain injuries in women's boxing than in men's, the obstacles facing fighters who want to unionize, Texas regulators, being a good corner and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Erik Magraken’s Big MMA Brain full Fanbyte Court is now in session. Combat sports regulatory lawyer Erik Magraken joins Fernanda for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of MMA and the legal system, how sexism may lead to more brain injuries in women's boxing than in men's, the obstacles facing fighters who want to unionize, Texas regulators, being a good corner and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Combat sports regulatory lawyer Erik Magraken joins Fernanda for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of MMA and the legal system, how sexism may lead to more brain injuries in women's boxing than in men's, the obstacles facing fighters who want to unionize, Texas regulators, being a good corner and more.

]]> 3721 Episode 39: Fernanda and Booboo's Vegas Vacation Fernanda and Booboo are back from a glamorous Las Vegas vacation and ready to discuss the return of Misha Tate, the Makhachev conundrum, TJ Dillashaw's upcoming return from his two-year doping suspension, and more. (Did we mention get fucking vaccinated?) Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Fernanda and Booboo's Vegas Vacation full Fanbyte Get vaccinated. Fernanda and Booboo are back from a glamorous Las Vegas vacation and ready to discuss the return of Misha Tate, the Makhachev conundrum, TJ Dillashaw's upcoming return from his two-year doping suspension, and more. (Did we mention get fucking vaccinated?) Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda and Booboo are back from a glamorous Las Vegas vacation and ready to discuss the return of Misha Tate, the Makhachev conundrum, TJ Dillashaw's upcoming return from his two-year doping suspension, and more. (Did we mention get fucking vaccinated?)

]]> 4198 Episode 38: E. Spencer Kyte and I Want Your Attention UFC journalist and all-around positive influence E. Spencer Kyte joins Fernanda to discuss Conor McGregor's tired act, MMA's intolerance of sore losers, seeking validation through work, and much more. [Note: Technical difficulties lead to the loss of our guest audio for this week, so we had to use the backup. As a result, things are a little noisier than usual. Pardon our dust!] More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 E. Spencer Kyte and I Want Your Attention full Fanbyte Shout outs to Blogger.com UFC journalist and all-around positive influence E. Spencer Kyte joins Fernanda to discuss Conor McGregor's tired act, MMA's intolerance of sore losers, seeking validation through work, and much more. [Note: Technical difficulties lead to the loss of our guest audio for this week, so we had to use the backup. As a result, things are a little noisier than usual. Pardon our dust!] More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) UFC journalist and all-around positive influence E. Spencer Kyte joins Fernanda to discuss Conor McGregor's tired act, MMA's intolerance of sore losers, seeking validation through work, and much more. [Note: Technical difficulties lead to the loss of our guest audio for this week, so we had to use the backup. As a result, things are a little noisier than usual. Pardon our dust!]

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]]> 4533 Episode 37: Brandon Moreno and the Nice Champion Era Reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon "The Assassin Baby" Moreno talks to Fernanda about dealing with his new-found fame, the dawning era of nice guys in the UFC, maintaining his motivation after winning the belt, LEGOs, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Brandon Moreno and the Nice Champion Era full Fanbyte Reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon "The Assassin Baby" Moreno talks to Fernanda about dealing with his new-found fame, the dawning era of nice guys in the UFC, maintaining his motivation after winning the belt, LEGOs, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon "The Assassin Baby" Moreno talks to Fernanda about dealing with his new-found fame, the dawning era of nice guys in the UFC, maintaining his motivation after winning the belt, LEGOs, and more.

]]> 1074 Episode 36: Q&A 3: The Domination Fernanda answers YOUR questions about everything even halfway related to MMA, including her pick for the next Brazilian champion of the UFC, whether Kurt Russell is an underrated action star, how best to annoy her new husband, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Q&A 3: The Domination full Fanbyte "Horses are lowkey assholes" Fernanda answers YOUR questions about everything even halfway related to MMA, including her pick for the next Brazilian champion of the UFC, whether Kurt Russell is an underrated action star, how best to annoy her new husband, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda answers YOUR questions about everything even halfway related to MMA, including her pick for the next Brazilian champion of the UFC, whether Kurt Russell is an underrated action star, how best to annoy her new husband, and more.

]]> 2978 Episode 35: Phoenix Carnevale's X-Factor Broadcaster, MMA commentator, actress, and fitness professional Phoenix Carnevale joins Fernanda to talk about her history in martial arts, the challenge of getting a short interview right, being a woman in the MMA industry, and a lot more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Phoenix Carnevale's X-Factor full Fanbyte It started with Bruce Lee Broadcaster, MMA commentator, actress, and fitness professional Phoenix Carnevale joins Fernanda to talk about her history in martial arts, the challenge of getting a short interview right, being a woman in the MMA industry, and a lot more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Broadcaster, MMA commentator, actress, and fitness professional Phoenix Carnevale joins Fernanda to talk about her history in martial arts, the challenge of getting a short interview right, being a woman in the MMA industry, and a lot more.

]]> 4082 Episode 34: Embattled (2020) Review Fernanda and Booboo (aka Rodrigo Del Campo) talk their way through Embattled, a 2020 MMA film directed by Nick Sarkisov that stars Stephen Dorff as one of the worst human beings ever to claw their way out of a screenplay. Strong content warning for detailed descriptions of domestic violence and abuse. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Embattled (2020) Review full Fanbyte A story about a man who really fucking sucks Fernanda and Booboo (aka Rodrigo Del Campo) talk their way through Embattled, a 2020 MMA film directed by Nick Sarkisov that stars Stephen Dorff as one of the worst human beings ever to claw their way out of a screenplay. Strong content warning for detailed descriptions of domestic violence and abuse. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda and Booboo (aka Rodrigo Del Campo) talk their way through Embattled, a 2020 MMA film directed by Nick Sarkisov that stars Stephen Dorff as one of the worst human beings ever to claw their way out of a screenplay. Strong content warning for detailed descriptions of domestic violence and abuse.

]]> 3656 Episode 33: The Craft of Art With Chris Rini Artist and author of The Fine Art of Violence Volume 2 Chris Rini joins Fernanda his life as a bookkeeper, the UFC's inability to promote its fighters, the tortured soul of the author, how unionization efforts are stymied by unlivable wages, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Craft of Art With Chris Rini full Fanbyte aka Mr. Worldwide Artist and author of The Fine Art of Violence Volume 2 Chris Rini joins Fernanda his life as a bookkeeper, the UFC's inability to promote its fighters, the tortured soul of the author, how unionization efforts are stymied by unlivable wages, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Artist and author of The Fine Art of Violence Volume 2 Chris Rini joins Fernanda his life as a bookkeeper, the UFC's inability to promote its fighters, the tortured soul of the author, how unionization efforts are stymied by unlivable wages, and more.

]]> 3759 Episode 32: Gabriel Gonzalez and Our MMA Heartbreaks Gabriel Gonzalez, host of MMA Daily and Lead Correspondent at Cageside Press, joins Fernanda for a tour through heartbreak, disappointment, and loss (of varying degrees of seriousness) by listing their Top 5 MMA Heartbreaks of All Time. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Gabriel Gonzalez and Our MMA Heartbreaks full Fanbyte Now, the making of a good podcast is a very subtle art. Gabriel Gonzalez, host of MMA Daily and Lead Correspondent at Cageside Press, joins Fernanda for a tour through heartbreak, disappointment, and loss (of varying degrees of seriousness) by listing their Top 5 MMA Heartbreaks of All Time. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Gabriel Gonzalez, host of MMA Daily and Lead Correspondent at Cageside Press, joins Fernanda for a tour through heartbreak, disappointment, and loss (of varying degrees of seriousness) by listing their Top 5 MMA Heartbreaks of All Time.

]]> 4603 Episode 31: Chad Dundas on Words, MMA & Other Wild Concepts Author and journalist Chad Dundas joins Fernanda to discuss life as a father of three, his upcoming novel, what cruel fates led him to become an MMA journalist, the sport's transition to mainstream media, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 26 May 2021 17:13:00 -0000 Chad Dundas on Words, MMA & Other Wild Concepts full Fanbyte That's a job?! Author and journalist Chad Dundas joins Fernanda to discuss life as a father of three, his upcoming novel, what cruel fates led him to become an MMA journalist, the sport's transition to mainstream media, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Author and journalist Chad Dundas joins Fernanda to discuss life as a father of three, his upcoming novel, what cruel fates led him to become an MMA journalist, the sport's transition to mainstream media, and more.

]]> 4111 Episode 30: Unpacking With Julie Kedzie MMA pioneer Julie Kedzie joins Fernanda to talk about her retirement from the octagon, her current life commentating for Invicta MMA, her experiences in grad school, who belongs on the MMA Mount Rushmore, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Unpacking With Julie Kedzie full Fanbyte Still the Chief of MMA MMA pioneer Julie Kedzie joins Fernanda to talk about her retirement from the octagon, her current life commentating for Invicta MMA, her experiences in grad school, who belongs on the MMA Mount Rushmore, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) MMA pioneer Julie Kedzie joins Fernanda to talk about her retirement from the octagon, her current life commentating for Invicta MMA, her experiences in grad school, who belongs on the MMA Mount Rushmore, and more.

]]> 4330 Episode 29: The Happenings, With Booboo Rodrigo Del Campo, aka Booboo, returns for a freewheeling discussion of the latest in both boxing and MMA, including the controversial end to Billy Joe Saunder's bout with Canelo Alvarez, and the difference between wanting to kick someone's ass, and deciding to kick someone's ass. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 The Happenings, With Booboo full Fanbyte Towels: How do they work? Rodrigo Del Campo, aka Booboo, returns for a freewheeling discussion of the latest in both boxing and MMA, including the controversial end to Billy Joe Saunder's bout with Canelo Alvarez, and the difference between wanting to kick someone's ass, and deciding to kick someone's ass. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Rodrigo Del Campo, aka Booboo, returns for a freewheeling discussion of the latest in both boxing and MMA, including the controversial end to Billy Joe Saunder's bout with Canelo Alvarez, and the difference between wanting to kick someone's ass, and deciding to kick someone's ass.

]]> 4044 Episode 28: Sounding off With Stephie Haynes Podcast host, producer, and multitalented MMA mainstay Stephie Haynes joins Fernanda to talk about Randa Markos' disqualification at UFC Vegas 25, the breakneck pace of MMA media, the early days of martial arts on cable television, life as a woman in the MMA industry, what keeps her motivated as an interviewer, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Sounding off With Stephie Haynes full Fanbyte Podcast host, producer, and multitalented MMA mainstay Stephie Haynes joins Fernanda to talk about Randa Markos' disqualification at UFC Vegas 25, the breakneck pace of MMA media, the early days of martial arts on cable television, life as a woman in the MMA industry, what keeps her motivated as an interviewer, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Podcast host, producer, and multitalented MMA mainstay Stephie Haynes joins Fernanda to talk about Randa Markos' disqualification at UFC Vegas 25, the breakneck pace of MMA media, the early days of martial arts on cable television, life as a woman in the MMA industry, what keeps her motivated as an interviewer, and more.

]]> 4160 Episode 27: Mortal Kombat (2021) Spoilercast Fernanda and Rodrigo (aka Boo-boo) pull no punches in their spoiler-filled breakdown of Simon McQuoid's feature-length directorial debut, Mortal Kombat. How good is the soul sucking? Whomst's boy gets done dirty? Can Sonya actually fight this time? Find out! Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Mortal Kombat (2021) Spoilercast full Fanbyte Blood. Chaos. Ice. Fernanda and Rodrigo (aka Boo-boo) pull no punches in their spoiler-filled breakdown of Simon McQuoid's feature-length directorial debut, Mortal Kombat. How good is the soul sucking? Whomst's boy gets done dirty? Can Sonya actually fight this time? Find out! Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda and Rodrigo (aka Boo-boo) pull no punches in their spoiler-filled breakdown of Simon McQuoid's feature-length directorial debut, Mortal Kombat. How good is the soul sucking? Whomst's boy gets done dirty? Can Sonya actually fight this time? Find out!

]]> 4347 Episode 26: Shit That Annoys Us Fernanda rides solo with a list of her own MMA pet peeves, along with a healthy dose of submitted irritants from you, the listeners. From the scared fighter trope, to Joe Rogan's commentary, to revisionist match history, to blaming everything on CT -- we've got all the greatest hits and more! Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Shit That Annoys Us full Fanbyte Augh! Fernanda rides solo with a list of her own MMA pet peeves, along with a healthy dose of submitted irritants from you, the listeners. From the scared fighter trope, to Joe Rogan's commentary, to revisionist match history, to blaming everything on CT -- we've got all the greatest hits and more! Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda rides solo with a list of her own MMA pet peeves, along with a healthy dose of submitted irritants from you, the listeners. From the scared fighter trope, to Joe Rogan's commentary, to revisionist match history, to blaming everything on CT -- we've got all the greatest hits and more!

]]> 3616 Episode 25: Going Southpaw With @StuffFromSam Martial artist, author and podcaster @StuffFromSam joins Fernanda to discuss the role of martial arts in the lives of Asian-Americans, MMA as a cultural melting pot, his own honest-to-goodness martial arts journey of self discovery, and much more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Going Southpaw With @StuffFromSam full Fanbyte Martial artist, author and podcaster @StuffFromSam joins Fernanda to discuss the role of martial arts in the lives of Asian-Americans, MMA as a cultural melting pot, his own honest-to-goodness martial arts journey of self discovery, and much more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Martial artist, author and podcaster @StuffFromSam joins Fernanda to discuss the role of martial arts in the lives of Asian-Americans, MMA as a cultural melting pot, his own honest-to-goodness martial arts journey of self discovery, and much more.

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]]> 3806 Episode 24: MMA’s Most Unfairly Treated (Feat. the Internet) On this week's Best Camp, Fernanda makes her case for who has received the rawest deal in MMA, and investigates the claims made by a surprisingly vocal Twitter audience. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0000 MMA’s Most Unfairly Treated (Feat. the Internet) full Fanbyte That's you! On this week's Best Camp, Fernanda makes her case for who has received the rawest deal in MMA, and investigates the claims made by a surprisingly vocal Twitter audience. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) On this week's Best Camp, Fernanda makes her case for who has received the rawest deal in MMA, and investigates the claims made by a surprisingly vocal Twitter audience.

]]> 3710 Episode 23: Million-Dollar Ideas With Danielle Riendeau Fernanda invites Fanbyte Editor in Chief Danielle Riendeau to talk about the site, volunteer EMT-ing, playing golf on top of planes, the eternal chud problem, and maintaining one's faith in humanity. There's a little MMA in there too for good measure. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Million-Dollar Ideas With Danielle Riendeau full Fanbyte Look busy, the boss is here! Fernanda invites Fanbyte Editor in Chief Danielle Riendeau to talk about the site, volunteer EMT-ing, playing golf on top of planes, the eternal chud problem, and maintaining one's faith in humanity. There's a little MMA in there too for good measure. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Fernanda invites Fanbyte Editor in Chief Danielle Riendeau to talk about the site, volunteer EMT-ing, playing golf on top of planes, the eternal chud problem, and maintaining one's faith in humanity. There's a little MMA in there too for good measure.

]]> 4464 Episode 22: Just Me Talkin' About Shit In her first solo episode in a grip, Fernanda talks weight cutting, the latest Colby Covington clusterfuck, and the unavoidable issue of COVID-19. More Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the word.) Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Just Me Talkin' About Shit full Fanbyte Kind of. But not really. But, kind of. In her first solo episode in a grip, Fernanda talks weight cutting, the latest Colby Covington clusterfuck, and the unavoidable issue of COVID-19. More Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the word.) In her first solo episode in a grip, Fernanda talks weight cutting, the latest Colby Covington clusterfuck, and the unavoidable issue of COVID-19.

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]]> 1787 Episode 21: We Have Several Questions (and Answers) Fernanda and Boo Boo take YOUR questions and each others, covering everything from precise surgical eating to Rodrigo's ongoing attempts at usurping Fernanda as host of the show. There's even a little MMA in there! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the word.) Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000 We Have Several Questions (and Answers) full Fanbyte Con pan! Fernanda and Boo Boo take YOUR questions and each others, covering everything from precise surgical eating to Rodrigo's ongoing attempts at usurping Fernanda as host of the show. There's even a little MMA in there! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the word.) Fernanda and Boo Boo take YOUR questions and each others, covering everything from precise surgical eating to Rodrigo's ongoing attempts at usurping Fernanda as host of the show. There's even a little MMA in there!

]]> 3846 Episode 20: John Gooden: Commentator, Iron Man, Low-Key Nerd UFC Commentator John Gooden joins Fernanda to discuss Petr Yan's disqualification at UFC 259, the expensive life of an Iron Man, and more. [Note: A small portion of the interview had to be cut due to technical issues during production, please excuse any references to earlier parts of the conversation that may not have happened in this reality.] Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the word.) Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000 John Gooden: Commentator, Iron Man, Low-Key Nerd full Fanbyte Not *the* Iron Man, but still UFC Commentator John Gooden joins Fernanda to discuss Petr Yan's disqualification at UFC 259, the expensive life of an Iron Man, and more. [Note: A small portion of the interview had to be cut due to technical issues during production, please excuse any references to earlier parts of the conversation that may not have happened in this reality.] Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the word.) UFC Commentator John Gooden joins Fernanda to discuss Petr Yan's disqualification at UFC 259, the expensive life of an Iron Man, and more.

[Note: A small portion of the interview had to be cut due to technical issues during production, please excuse any references to earlier parts of the conversation that may not have happened in this reality.]

]]> 5027 Episode 19: Some Actual MMA With Shakiel Mahjouri Fightful MMA Lead Editor Shakiel Mahjouri joins Fernanda to talk UFC 259, Dana White's cult of personality, and more. The term "money shot" only comes up once so you know it's a classy episode! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Some Actual MMA With Shakiel Mahjouri full Fanbyte Well, kind of. Fightful MMA Lead Editor Shakiel Mahjouri joins Fernanda to talk UFC 259, Dana White's cult of personality, and more. The term "money shot" only comes up once so you know it's a classy episode! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Fightful MMA Lead Editor Shakiel Mahjouri joins Fernanda to talk UFC 259, Dana White's cult of personality, and more. The term "money shot" only comes up once so you know it's a classy episode!

]]> 4605 Episode 18: Test Your Might: Mortal Kombat (1995) Rewatch Fernanda and Rodrigo (aka Boo Boo) gush over the 1995 film adaptation of Mortal Kombat, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Christopher Lambert and Christopher Lambert's voice. Monday! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Test Your Might: Mortal Kombat (1995) Rewatch full Fanbyte Spoiler: It's still awesome Fernanda and Rodrigo (aka Boo Boo) gush over the 1995 film adaptation of Mortal Kombat, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Christopher Lambert and Christopher Lambert's voice. Monday! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Fernanda and Rodrigo (aka Boo Boo) gush over the 1995 film adaptation of Mortal Kombat, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Christopher Lambert and Christopher Lambert's voice.

Monday!

]]> 3955 Episode 17: Called Out by E. Casey Leydon MMAFighting Video Director E. Casey Leydon enters the octagon to talk about the effects of only covering MMA, how internet rhetoric has evolved over the years, whether Xyience actually exists or not, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Called Out by E. Casey Leydon full Fanbyte Brought to you by XYIENCE! (Not really.) MMAFighting Video Director E. Casey Leydon enters the octagon to talk about the effects of only covering MMA, how internet rhetoric has evolved over the years, whether Xyience actually exists or not, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) MMAFighting Video Director E. Casey Leydon enters the octagon to talk about the effects of only covering MMA, how internet rhetoric has evolved over the years, whether Xyience actually exists or not, and more.

]]> 4209 Episode 16: You Asked, I Answered (Part 2) Fernanda fights through the fog of COVID-19 to answer questions from you, her dear listeners, covering such vital topics as "Why are vests?" and "Are you disappointed that Jean-Claude Van Damme never fought Kevin Bacon?" There's some stuff about MMA in there too probably. Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 You Asked, I Answered (Part 2) full Fanbyte Makes you think! Fernanda fights through the fog of COVID-19 to answer questions from you, her dear listeners, covering such vital topics as "Why are vests?" and "Are you disappointed that Jean-Claude Van Damme never fought Kevin Bacon?" There's some stuff about MMA in there too probably. Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Fernanda fights through the fog of COVID-19 to answer questions from you, her dear listeners, covering such vital topics as "Why are vests?" and "Are you disappointed that Jean-Claude Van Damme never fought Kevin Bacon?" There's some stuff about MMA in there too probably.

]]> 3395 Episode 15: Nancy Kidder on Writing, Fighting, and Wining Professor, writer and consultant Nancy Kidder joins Fernanda to talk about combat sports' impact on the English language, the misogyny inherent in "just not liking to see women fight :)", the consensual vs. non-consensual naked body, and much more. Find out more about Nancy's Writing and Fighting course at https://www.writeandfight.com/! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Nancy Kidder on Writing, Fighting, and Wining full Fanbyte Very little whining, though. Professor, writer and consultant Nancy Kidder joins Fernanda to talk about combat sports' impact on the English language, the misogyny inherent in "just not liking to see women fight :)", the consensual vs. non-consensual naked body, and much more. Find out more about Nancy's Writing and Fighting course at https://www.writeandfight.com/! Fanbyte Podcast Network (Hear more shows from the entire Fanbyte crew!) Follow us on Twitter (Stay up-to-date with our articles, live streams, game guides, and all things Fanbyte.) Talk to us on Discord (Join our amazing listeners to catch community events, post-podcast discussions, and more.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out on our virtual couch every week as we play games LIVE.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support by rating and reviewing our show to help spread the good word.) Professor, writer and consultant Nancy Kidder joins Fernanda to talk about combat sports' impact on the English language, the misogyny inherent in "just not liking to see women fight :)", the consensual vs. non-consensual naked body, and much more. Find out more about Nancy's Writing and Fighting course at https://www.writeandfight.com/!

]]> 5171 Episode 14: A Very Profound, Totally Intellectual Analysis of Cobra Kai S03 Local MMA journalist and professional boo-boo Rodrigo Del Campo joins Fernanda to discuss the third season of Netflix's adopted original series, Cobra Kai. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 A Very Profound, Totally Intellectual Analysis of Cobra Kai S03 full Fanbyte "If he doesn't die, I'm going to be sad." Local MMA journalist and professional boo-boo Rodrigo Del Campo joins Fernanda to discuss the third season of Netflix's adopted original series, Cobra Kai. Local MMA journalist and professional boo-boo Rodrigo Del Campo joins Fernanda to discuss the third season of Netflix's adopted original series, Cobra Kai.

]]> 3394 Episode 13: Bask in the Coolness of Karyn Bryant UFC anchor Karyn Bryant joins Fernanda to talk about life behind the desk and in front of the camera. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Bask in the Coolness of Karyn Bryant full Fanbyte *basks* UFC anchor Karyn Bryant joins Fernanda to talk about life behind the desk and in front of the camera. UFC anchor Karyn Bryant joins Fernanda to talk about life behind the desk and in front of the camera.

]]> 4181 Episode 12: Brazil Isn’t for Beginners, With Gui Cruz Gui Cruz, fellow Brazilian and journalist with MMAFighting, joins Fernanda for a talk about life in quarantine on Fight Island and, of course, Mackenzie Dern's accent. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Brazil Isn’t for Beginners, With Gui Cruz full Fanbyte This podcast represents Brazil more than soccer and samba Gui Cruz, fellow Brazilian and journalist with MMAFighting, joins Fernanda for a talk about life in quarantine on Fight Island and, of course, Mackenzie Dern's accent. Gui Cruz, fellow Brazilian and journalist with MMAFighting, joins Fernanda for a talk about life in quarantine on Fight Island and, of course, Mackenzie Dern's accent.

]]> 4349 Episode 11: Alex K Lee Reads the Comments Alex K Lee of MMAFighting.com joins Fernanda for a long discussion of internet comments (and the reading thereof) in our first episode of 2021. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Alex K Lee Reads the Comments full Fanbyte First rule of reading the comments: Don't. Alex K Lee of MMAFighting.com joins Fernanda for a long discussion of internet comments (and the reading thereof) in our first episode of 2021. Alex K Lee of MMAFighting.com joins Fernanda for a long discussion of internet comments (and the reading thereof) in our first episode of 2021.

]]> 3760 Bonus Episode: A (Maybe Depressing?) New Year's Message Fernanda takes a look back at how the Hell we got here. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Bonus Episode: A (Maybe Depressing?) New Year's Message full Fanbyte Feliz Ano Novo! Fernanda takes a look back at how the Hell we got here. Fernanda takes a look back at how the Hell we got here.

]]> 765 Episode 10: Weird and Unreasonable Award Show It's time for the first annual Best Camp of My Life Weird and Unreasonable Award Show, featuring such prestigious categories as "Heartbreak of the Year" and the "How Are You Still Alive, Let Alone Fighting in a Cage and Stuff" Award! Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Weird and Unreasonable Award Show full Fanbyte Who will win Mullet of the Year? It's time for the first annual Best Camp of My Life Weird and Unreasonable Award Show, featuring such prestigious categories as "Heartbreak of the Year" and the "How Are You Still Alive, Let Alone Fighting in a Cage and Stuff" Award! It's time for the first annual Best Camp of My Life Weird and Unreasonable Award Show, featuring such prestigious categories as "Heartbreak of the Year" and the "How Are You Still Alive, Let Alone Fighting in a Cage and Stuff" Award!

]]> 1479 Episode 9: Shaheen Al-Shatti, Man of Mystery Shaheen Al-Shatti, Senior Writer for The Athletic and former Senior Editor at MMAFighting, joins Fernanda for a talk about last weekend's card and the mistakes one must make to end up as an MMA journalist. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Shaheen Al-Shatti, Man of Mystery full Fanbyte Go Suns! Shaheen Al-Shatti, Senior Writer for The Athletic and former Senior Editor at MMAFighting, joins Fernanda for a talk about last weekend's card and the mistakes one must make to end up as an MMA journalist. Shaheen Al-Shatti, Senior Writer for The Athletic and former Senior Editor at MMAFighting, joins Fernanda for a talk about last weekend's card and the mistakes one must make to end up as an MMA journalist.

]]> 4522 Episode 8: Some Romance With Rodrigo Del Campo MMA analyst and local boyfriend Rodrigo Del Campo joins Fernanda for an afternoon discussion featuring the UFC's winnowing roster, the impact of COVID-19 on the sport, and an amount of cuteness guaranteed not to exceed your recommended daily limit. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Some Romance With Rodrigo Del Campo full Fanbyte Not too much, though. MMA analyst and local boyfriend Rodrigo Del Campo joins Fernanda for an afternoon discussion featuring the UFC's winnowing roster, the impact of COVID-19 on the sport, and an amount of cuteness guaranteed not to exceed your recommended daily limit. MMA analyst and local boyfriend Rodrigo Del Campo joins Fernanda for an afternoon discussion featuring the UFC's winnowing roster, the impact of COVID-19 on the sport, and an amount of cuteness guaranteed not to exceed your recommended daily limit.

]]> 5132 Episode 7: Aaron Bronsteter and Thoughts on All the Things Fernanda is joined by Aaron Bronsteter, MMA Reporter and Content Editor for The Sports Network. (If you know anything about Fernanda's potentially royal heritage, please have Kat Dennings contact us as soon as possible.) Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Aaron Bronsteter and Thoughts on All the Things full Fanbyte Plus, ideas about subjects! Fernanda is joined by Aaron Bronsteter, MMA Reporter and Content Editor for The Sports Network. (If you know anything about Fernanda's potentially royal heritage, please have Kat Dennings contact us as soon as possible.) Fernanda is joined by Aaron Bronsteter, MMA Reporter and Content Editor for The Sports Network. (If you know anything about Fernanda's potentially royal heritage, please have Kat Dennings contact us as soon as possible.)

]]> 5291 Episode 6: Making of With Megan Olivi Fernanda is joined by world-famous sports broadcaster Megan Olivi to talk about Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Making of With Megan Olivi full Fanbyte With special guest, Megan's dog! Fernanda is joined by world-famous sports broadcaster Megan Olivi to talk about Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more. Fernanda is joined by world-famous sports broadcaster Megan Olivi to talk about Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more.

]]> 4730 Episode 5: You Asked, I Answered Fernanda answers questions from listeners in Best Camp's first emotional roller coaster of a Q&A episode. (Content warning for discussions of suicide and family death.) Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 You Asked, I Answered full Fanbyte Fernanda answers questions from listeners in Best Camp's first emotional roller coaster of a Q&A episode. (Content warning for discussions of suicide and family death.) Fernanda answers questions from listeners in Best Camp's first emotional roller coaster of a Q&A episode. (Content warning for discussions of suicide and family death.)

]]> 3049 Episode 4: I Had Wishes for 2020, but Then 2020 Happened Fernanda revisits an optimistic list of dreams for the future of MMA that she published in December of 2019, taking stock of what progress (if any) has been made in the interim. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 I Had Wishes for 2020, but Then 2020 Happened full Fanbyte *gestures broadly* Fernanda revisits an optimistic list of dreams for the future of MMA that she published in December of 2019, taking stock of what progress (if any) has been made in the interim. Fernanda revisits an optimistic list of dreams for the future of MMA that she published in December of 2019, taking stock of what progress (if any) has been made in the interim.

]]> 1988 Episode 3: Dim Mak with Dan Tom Fernanda is joined by MMA analyst Dan Tom for an in-depth discussion the state of MMA, life after concussions, and the dangers of giving betting advice. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0000 Dim Mak with Dan Tom full Fanbyte Take a break for something relaxing, like hand-to-hand combat. Fernanda is joined by MMA analyst Dan Tom for an in-depth discussion the state of MMA, life after concussions, and the dangers of giving betting advice. Fernanda is joined by MMA analyst Dan Tom for an in-depth discussion the state of MMA, life after concussions, and the dangers of giving betting advice.

]]> 4455 Episode 2: A Little of Everything With Evelyn Rodrigues Fernanda is joined by fellow MMA journalist (and Brazilian) Evelyn Rodrigues for an episode of Best Camp that represents Brazil more than soccer and samba. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 A Little of Everything With Evelyn Rodrigues full Fanbyte Best Camp of My Life: Accents Edition™ Fernanda is joined by fellow MMA journalist (and Brazilian) Evelyn Rodrigues for an episode of Best Camp that represents Brazil more than soccer and samba. Fernanda is joined by fellow MMA journalist (and Brazilian) Evelyn Rodrigues for an episode of Best Camp that represents Brazil more than soccer and samba.

]]> 3995 Episode 1: It’s Complicated In our inaugural episode, Fernanda discusses the moral complications inherent to covering a sport as violent as MMA -- let alone under COVID circumstances -- in the context of the knock-out head kick heard 'round the world. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0000 It’s Complicated full Fanbyte It's all about conflict. In our inaugural episode, Fernanda discusses the moral complications inherent to covering a sport as violent as MMA -- let alone under COVID circumstances -- in the context of the knock-out head kick heard 'round the world. In our inaugural episode, Fernanda discusses the moral complications inherent to covering a sport as violent as MMA -- let alone under COVID circumstances -- in the context of the knock-out head kick heard 'round the world.

]]> 1363 Episode 0: A Podcast About MMA. (Kind of.) It's a brand-new show with a brand-new host! Seasoned MMA journalist Fernanda Prates lays out the format and feel of her new weekly series, which Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:01:41 -0000 A Podcast About MMA. (Kind of.) full Fanbyte Sorta. It's a brand-new show with a brand-new host! Seasoned MMA journalist Fernanda Prates lays out the format and feel of her new weekly series, which It's a brand-new show with a brand-new host! Seasoned MMA journalist Fernanda Prates lays out the format and feel of her new weekly series, which

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