Strange Wolves MMA Podcast

It's the Strange Wolves lockdown special! The fight companion special that nobody asked for! Unusual times bring an usual podcast, fully remote via Zoom for the first time ever. Vinny is absent this month due to technical difficulties (he finds technology difficult). He's replaced by Barry, simply because he can work the internet. Bringing the sum total experience of one podcast episode, and having basically watched no MMA in three years, this may have proven a poor choice. Marcus has carefully curated / randomly chosen some fights available to watch for free on YouTube. You can watch along here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16F8DC4DDAF20703 John, Chris, Tom, Marcus and Not Vinny bring you riveting commentary and insight into such classics as: Gomi vs Diaz Frye vs Takayama (a masterclass in mutual brain damage) Aldo vs Brown Asian child 1 vs Asian child 2 And a whole host of other fighters you forget existed (Keith Jardine), barely recognise (Sean O'Connell) or have never heard of (Geronimo Dos Santos). Topics of conversation include: John's seasonally appropriate t-shirt, Chris' disregard for the #realheroes (his brother Eric), PFL's innovations (wife cam). For tattoo fans, there's also a deep critiquing of arguably the worst tattoo in MMA. Look, you have literally nowhere else to go, you might as well give it a watch / listen.

It's the Strange Wolves Janu-February 2020 podcast - the first ever Election Special! "Who likes politics?" is about as in-depth as that gets. Marcus makes some admissions about his web browsing activities that will definitely require him to not just clear his cache, but burn down the house containing the hard drive. Topics covered/regurgitated this month are either a homage to the greatest hits of the podcast, or show real contempt for the listener. You decide! For example: 1) Tom covers a top 5 so memorable that he forgot he had done it before. 2) John talks about Josh Barnett's love of Black Metal (again) 3) Vinny pushes up a half-baked conspiracy, then claims to be "just asking questions" (that's kind of every time though) The campaign to get Eric Flynn, Irish MMA superstar, and brother of on-again off-again podcast member Chris, starts here. Was the McGregor vs Cerrone scrap a staged fight, choreographed in advance by the UFC? No. That doesn't have to stop the wild, unsubstantiated rumours though. Could Vinny and John beat armed guards in a fight? Yes, apparently. Probably best not to test that theory, boys. The movie review this month is "Death on Ninja Mountain (Battle of the 3 Skulls), but sure, you've all seen that a dozen times. The episode ends with a bold prediction that this will be the best write-up ever. Not even close lads, I absolutely phoned it in.

Merry Chris-"Low T"-mas! Fifth choice podcaster Chris Flynn comes off the bench to join Marcus, Vinny and Tom for a Christmas special at Fat Tony's (https://fattonyslifestyle.com/) for the second episode running. In John's absence, you'd expect less (no?) talk about black metal, but weirdly, there's at least as much as ever. Chris gives away his mother's Christmas present, assuming she's a regular listener (and why wouldn't she be?). Enjoy your dinner voucher, Mrs. F. Tom's top six concerns the greatest upsets in MMA history. There's a few upsets in the list itself, given that they were won by heavy favourites. Marcus details his recent gig, really abusing his podcast platform to plug his music. Hustling hustler Ollie Mannion drops by for an impromptu interview / haircut to promote his new gym, Hustle fitness, and possibly the recent Jennifer Lopez film, Hustlers (available now to stream, probably). There's some discussion of the upcoming (at time of recording) UFC show, which seems a bit foolish, given they got most of the predictions wrong before anyone got to hear the podcast. This month's movie review is Raw Force, which frankly sounds like they made it up to test if people were still listening. Nice try, lads. Finally, on a seasonal notes, Chris reveals the content of his naughty and nice lists.

The first ever live recording of the Strange Wolves podcast comes to you from Fat Tony's Barbershop and Café ( https://fattonyslifestyle.com/ ) If you think this means the guys have sold out their principles, you're wrong. They never had any principles. John and Vinny ask some questions that are maybe not in the best interests of a regional MMA podcast from Galway, that lasts for two hours. 1) Has everyone lost interest in MMA? 2) Who's got time to spend hours on all this extra MMA related content? The public setting allows for the first ever guest slot on the show, with Naomi dropping in to answer questions with more grace than they deserved. Tom's top 5 concerns the best (?) drug cheats in MMA. Another guest / Tony's employee teaches John and Vinny what a boomerang is, and then there's an extended discussion of everyone's lingering injuries. Middle-aged Martial Arts? Which MMA fighter would you like to go for a pint with? Marcus would rather go thirsty than drink with Frank Mir. An hour and a half in, Vinny want to "change the subject slightly", and the talk about some MMA. Make of that what you will. The movie review this month is John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China. It's a goddamn classic, and I won't hear a word against it, Marcus.

Vinny, John and Marcus are joined by former podcast regular, Chris "Low T" Flynn, after a lengthy absence. Marcus' open song goes to a lot of places it probably shouldn't, but ends with a touching tale of a love that can never be. A quick foray into ASMR take a very sudden left turn into depravity. Vinny's double-life is exposed. Obviously he denies it, but he would, wouldn't he? Listeners questions lead to a segue about Hulk Hogan and Bubba the Love Sponge. Chris does his best not to break down while discussing the rumours of his chemical deficiencies. There are support groups, Chris. The Top 3 this month seems simple enough: top 3 favourite fighters for each member of the podcast. John answer with an entire organisation, Chris wanders off talking about UFC 1, Vinny brings up Yoel Romero's recent court case victory. Somehow they eventually only give two answers each, making it either a top 2 or a top 8, but definitely not a top 3. Maybe it's Chris' influence, but there seems to be an awful lot of Mixed Martial Arts chat this month, which you could argue makes sense for an MMA podcast. I guess. UFC, One FC, Bellator all get a mention. Seriously, there's a good hour in the middle that's pretty much all MMA. Well, MMA and steroids. You wouldn't get this carry-on with Tom "Baby Daddy" Hogan. Paddy Holohan's recently election win gets things back off topic, as a tenuous link to the Maria Bailey swing insurance scandal. John's own political past is dredged up, showing us the great leader / fearsome dictator the country lost with his retirement from public office. There's more MMA talk after that, in an unprecedented podcast event. I mean, surely this will never catch on? It doesn't last long, turning into a music discussion, ranging from AC/DC to Kendrick Lamar. Enjoyment of rap is split along generational lines: Marcus and Chris (20s) are fans, John and Vinny (60s?) are not. Black Metal is for everyone though. Somehow after all that, there's room for a review of early 80s non-classic 'The Octagon' starring Chuck Norris. Sounds shite, to be honest. Marcus reckons he could take the Rock in a fight. Can someone out there make that happen? Vinny finishes thing off with a rap that proves that maybe occasionally editing stuff out might be a good thing. Orange.

The world's favourite* podcast is back. If you're looking for the latest news on animal husbandry, battle jackets, and occasionally MMA, you've come to the right place. Marcus opens up with accusations about basically everyone names Silva, which either means "war" or "forest", depending on how far you listen. Everyone now has their own microphone, instead of huddling around one, and it means the audio, if not the content, is a lot more coherent. Not for the first time, the guys discuss the TV show Friends, at a level of detail that surely nobody asked for. I mean there's a UFC connection there, but it's tenuous at best. John takes over Top 5 duties this month, and puts the boot into what he considers "bullshit martial arts". Keep it Krav, folks. He also coins the phrase "right side of the con", and proceeds to flog it to death. He also coins another phrase, and flogs that pretty furiously too. Listeners questions, or attempted questions in the form of statements, are given the respect they so obviously deserve. If you want your questions answered next time, post them on the Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/strangewolvesmmagalway/ Marcus' ex-housemate James get a shout-out he may not have wanted. James, for right of reply, see the above Instagram link. Tom reveals how Vinny opened his eyes / crushed his dreams as a callow youth. There's a bit of fighting talking in there as a nod to the supposed theme of the podcast. In this month's movie review, No Retreat, No Surrender (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089695/) goes under the critical microscope. Not sure what it has to do with chicken murder, but somehow it segues into that very quickly. In the regular "Coaches Corner" section, the guys attempt to answer the question "coaching.", which seems a little open-ended, and also not a question. And finally, if you have a bad joke, don't bother telling it, because Marcus has already heard it. See you next time! *among chicken-keepers who have been to China.

The Strange Wolves MMA is back with a mammoth new episode. Seriously, this thing is Joe Rogan length. Now, with 50% less Black Metal by popular demand. This month's episode is unofficially brought to you in association with K-Fit, Athenry's greatest MMA and fitness gym. Probably. https://www.facebook.com/K-FIT-Fitness-Dojo-2118288294883801/ Marcus pens a touching tribute to GSP on his retirement. Tom Hogan, returning from his vow of silence, has possibly his most coherent top 5 yet, chronicling the best MMA fights that happened outside the cage. John answers listeners questions. Which MMA fighter could he defeat? At anything. He also has a go at internet outrage, ironically while getting outraged on the internet. There's an extended rant about drug testing in MMA, and how positive tests are swept under the carpet. There's something in there about the Ben Askren vs Robbie Lawler fight, but you're not really here for fight analysis, are you? In the travel segment of the show, the guys recommend Estonia as a destination, I think. Somehow, after all that, there's room for a review of 80s martial arts classic(?) Gymkata. Jesus Christ, that was long.

Remember the Strange Wolves podcast? No? Well, it's back. Vinny, John, Marcus sink their teeth into the MMA issues of the day, plus anything else vaugely related that crosses their minds. Never in the history of human civilization has the phrase "hot piss" been used as often as the first 5 minutes of this episode. The mute ghost of Tom Hogan presents a more serious top 3 that usual: The Greatest of All Time! Does hot piss disqualify a fighter from the list? Does a fighter need to have been successful in more than one decision to qualify? Was BJ Penn really a cocksmith? These questions and more are posed. They also discuss the best gyms in the game at present. Has AKA sorted out their injury issues, or do they still train on solid concrete? John controversially attacks the 125 pound men's division. "They make me uncomfortable". When Randy Newman sang "Short people got no reason to live", it was a metaphor for racism, John. Are elves short, or do they just have pointy ears? Listeners should let Vinny know on any of the many social media platforms that he's not on. Was Ben Askren born a woman? No. That's that settled then. Marcus discusses Ryan Bader vs Fedor. What's next for Bader, and more importantly, who cares? Look, it's late and I have to work tomorrow. Just listen to it yourselves. Stay tuned for the next episode in one to six months!

Strange Wolves podcast October 2018. In an act of Spannungsbogen, like leaving your shorts on when your balls is hot, The Strange Wolves Podcast left us two months between episodes, but now it's finally here. Vinny, John, Marcus and Tom are back to discuss an eclectic mix of topics. For a podcast nominally about mixed martial arts, this month's episode covers a lot of topics including: conspiracy theories, cult membership, Dune and who the hell knows what else. The top 3 (recent) conspiracy theories in MMA include some unexpected breaking news about Mighty Mouse and Ben Askren. John explains flat-earth theory, and how Nasa patrols the ice wall surrounding the disc-shaped planet, and Vinny counters with a conspiracy theory about conspiracy theories. There's also something in there about a secret, super-antibiotic. Honestly, it was kind of hard to follow. After introducing themselves to the listeners, a good half hour in, the guys get around to discussing the Khabib - McGregor fight. Marcus has his media blackout ruined by an unruly relative. On the fight itself, did McGregor get his game plan wrong? Vinny and Marcus have some advice for John on how to start a successful cult. This month's movie review is the seminal Irish martial arts movie 'Fatal Deviation', very much one of a kind, featuring as it does a 35 year old reform school student taking on gangsters in Trim. Who, if any, of the podcast team consider themselves jiu-jitsu players and why (not)? Is BJJ starting to have some of the trappings of traditional martial arts? How did BJ Penn ear his name?! There's some brief discussion of Mister Men characters, for some reason, and the remake of 'The King and I', for equally opaque reasons. Things finally fizzle out with one of one of John's weaker jokes, and a catchphrase that we can only hope does not catch on.

For the first time in 398 days, the Strange Wolves podcast is back! Long, long, after you had forgotten this was even a thing, Vinny, Marcus, John and Tom return to the podcast studio. It's like they were never away, because they level of utter nonsense is a high as it ever was. After a quick recap of the previous year, Vinny's Top Three casts a cynical eye of the most delusional people in MMA. Obviously, the biggest upcoming event this year is MMA is the return of Conor McGregor in a huge fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Expect the usual in-depth analysis / bold predictions. John discussing the new Karate Kid spin-on series 'Kobra Kai', well the first couple of free episodes anyway. Cheapskate. Ah, I stopped listening at that point, because who has 2 hours and 20 minutes on a Sunday night to listen to 4 lads in Galway talking shite about things peripherally related to MMA? Oh you do? Cool. Anyway, enjoy!

July 2017 by Strange Wolves

John Burke, Vinny Connolly and Marcus Fields return after a mysterious absence for more Strange Wolves podcast fun.

It's the Strange Wolves podcast #InternationWomensMonth special! Vinny Connolly, Marcus Fields, John Burke and Tom Hogan get in touch with their feminine sides, reviewing martial arts 'classic' China O'Brien. Well, three of them watched it, while John skipped it assuming it was a joke. Make sure to tune in for the next episode, where the guys will review "The greatest movie ever", Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. Hogan's top 5 is unusually coherent this month, with Tom presenting his top 5 innovations in MMA. I mean sure, some of them have been in MMA since the start, but at least he tried. Vinny combines his love of French poetry and name-dropping, comparing MMA fighter Moise Rimbon to poet Arthur Rimbaud. He even somehow also manages to mention that he listens to Italian rap. John loses the rag with Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov, who chose tiramisu over making weight. Novice MMA in Ireland comes under the spotlight. What can be done to make it safer and more consistent? In a slightly unusual twist, the topic of romance in the gym is debated. Is it always a bad idea? Yeah, probably. Vinny relays a tale of seduction from his past. Which members of the podcast think you could beat Floyd Mayweather in an MMA match, and how would they do it? In some actual MMA discussion, there's a preview of UFC Fight Night London, including Gunner Nelson vs Alain Jouban and 'Irish' Joe Duffy vs Reza Medadi. Brad Pickett bows out with his final fight on the same event. UFC 210 also get the preview treatment, with Johnson vs Cormier the main event. Vinny gives us, which I'm sure we call all agree is, a note-perfect Rickson Gracie impersonation. If you prefer to watch rather than listen, the video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ1b2R0fR98 Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/strangewolves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrangewolvespodcast/

The Strange Wolves podcast now has video! Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAA6MbVw0j0 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iumVRn5YgQI&t=8s Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udCXEZX3cnE Vinny, Tom and Marcus make their video debuts, but if you can't be bothered with that, here's the audio. As ever, explicit content warnings apply. If you're under 18, piss off. 'Hogan's top 5' is about athletes from other sports crossing over to MMA, including such luminaries as Bob Sapp and Butterbean. There's a review of Bellator 170, which Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen the, um, standout. Tim Kennedy announced his retirement recently, and the guys pay tribute to him in their own unique way. With Michael Bisping injured, the current state of the middleweight division is analysed, including a preview of Derek Brunson vs Anderson Silva. After Vinny's explosive Joe Dolan revelations last month, his latest celebrity namedrop concerns BJ Penn. This month's film review is Bruce Lee classic 'Enter The Dragon'. Where will it score on the Bloodsport scale? Criminality amongst MMA fighters comes up for discussion, with Lee Murray's infamous bank robbery topping the bill. Mayhem Miller and Joe Son get some dishonourable mentions too. A short 'Coaches corner' poses a question about the rules of submission wrestling. Contact us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrangewolvespodcast/ or Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrangeWolves

It's the Strange Wolves podcast Christmas special! As always, if you are under 18, go away. If you don't, Santa won't come next year. In this festive outing, Vinny, Tom, Marcus and John are joined by um, the guy who uploads the podcasts, Barry Commins. 'Hogan's Top 3' is a Joycean stream of nonsense. Something to do with commentators' shortcomings? Who knows? The movie review this month is another JCVD film, The Quest. In a major news scoop, Vinny reveals that Kabib's dad told him that Conor McGregor will fight Tyrone Woodley next. The two recent shows, UFC 206 and Fight Night 22 are up for review, with podcast favourite Paige Van Zant suffering a defeat to Michelle 'The Karate Hottie' Watterson. Max 'Blessed' Holloway vs Anthony Pettis lost some of its lustre due to 'Showtime' failing to make weight. Donald Cerrone vs Matt Brown gets general approval. John's personal beef with Nage Shortcutt means he was happy to see him finished by Mickey Gall. The UFC's end of year show, UFC 207, is fast approaching and gets the full preview treatment here. Will Ronda Rousey return as her old dominant self, or will her big knockout and long absence allow Nunez to blow through her? Dominant champion Dominick Cruz fights Cody Garbrandt in the co-main event. Will 'No Love' have the tools to dethrone the champ? American Kickboxing Academy derails another show, and John questions their training techniques. Are the full armour sparring rounds really necessary? In the early 2017 preview, the question is posed again: Does anyone care about Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen? Also, BJ Penn's continuing existence matter? Jon Jones Watch returns with a new jingle, which triggers an extended discussion on the wide variety of types of metal music (again!). #BlackMetalMatters As for Jones, are his brags really an admission of a medical problem? More importantly, what sort of music does he like? Marcus entertains with an MMA themed rendition of 'The 12 days of Christmas'. #ILoveYouJayGesus Signing off, the guys give their MMA predictions for 2017, and Vinny shares an intimate story about Joe Dolan. Contact us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrangewolvespodcast/ or Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrangeWolves #KevinsShitMatters

In the November edition of the Strange Wolves podcast, Vinny, Marcus, John and Tom tackle the biggest issues of the day in MMA. Under 18s, go away, go away now. Your delicate minds will be corrupted immediately. Kicking off with 'Hogan's Top Five', Tom pays tribute to Yoel 'Soldier of God' Romero and his ridiculous antics. In an increasingly common segment, Vinny teaches the lessons of history, equating the struggles of Spartacus to the fledgling MMA Fighters Union. Lets hope GSP doesn't end up crucified on the Appian Way. The conundrum of Frankie Edgar comes up. Too good to be gatekeeper, not good enough for the belt. What's left for him? UFC 206 gets broken down in detail, with standouts like Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson vs Tyrone Woodley, Yoel Romero vs Chris Weidmann and Conor McGregor vs Eddie Alvarez taking the spotlight. Many questions remain from that show. Will Thompson get an immediate rematch against Woodley? Is there anyone in the lightweight division who can beat McGregor? How about welterweight? Anyone there? Can he be stopped in any sport, or is he all-powerful now? Will he weep when he sees the breadth of his domain, for there are no more worlds of conquer? Rizin brings back the Pride-style freakshow match with Gabi '111 kg' Garcia fighting someone half her size. The guys trying to restart their beef with Team Alpha Male. Now that Urijah Faber has retired, surely he's got nothing better to do than have an online feud with a small MMA podcast from the West of Ireland? Does anyone care about Tito 'TRT' Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen? Probably not, but it's talked about anyway. This month's 'classic' movie under review is 'American Ninja'. Former podcast regular Chris Flynn writes an emotional letter from Paris to add his opinion. How many Bloodsports out of five will it score?

As ever, if you're under 18, go away. It's the Strange Wolves Podcast Hallowe'en special! Race, religion, politics, gender, Van Damme movies, it's all fair game here. Vinny, John, Marcus and Tom tackle this month's big issues in MMA, as well as a wide variety of other nonsense. Tom Hogan's top 3 is something to do with grapplers who can't strike. And yet he doesn't mention Demian Maia. Ball dropped there, Tom. As is now customary, Marcus takes some cheap digs at Michael Bisping and his alleged vision problems. There's a preview of WCFC6 (https://www.facebook.com/events/1103172889797685/) and what effects it might have on the Galway MMA scene. Who wins between Krav Maga and Capoeira, and more importantly, who cares? Delving into the world of politics, the podcast crew discuss childrens MMA in Chechnya, and the reprecussions of Fedor's objections to it. The pending return of 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey is enough to excite Marcus, who's happy to have her back in his life. Predictions are made for the utterly stacked UFC 205 card. Conor McGregor's fine for throwing cans of Monster, and the nature of McGregor fandom is analysed. Will he beat Alvarez? The boys give their opinions, despite the advice of the lawyers. Tyrone 'T. Wood' Woodley vs Stephen 'Yer Man' Thompson splits the panel, as does Chris Weidmann vs Yoel Romero. John risks his personal safety by criticising Tim 'American War Machine' Kennedy. In a very recent tradition, the lads review another martial arts movie from yesteryear, Best of the Best. Here's the poster quote: "It sucked badly". In an unusual segue, John displays his impressive knowledge of Scandinavian Black Metal and Satan worshipping. When things eventually turn back to MMA, the 'Coaches Corner' topic is Ground 'n' Pound, and the evolution of that aspect of the game. Fascinating stuff, as always.

Tom's back! September's episode of the Strange Wolves podcast sees the return of Travellin' Tom Hogan after a long absence. Marcus Field's musical intro neatly sums up the entire show, so really there's no need to listen past the first 5 minutes. Tom steps into Chris' shoes and takes over the Top 5. Hogan's inaugural top 5 concerns moves that should be legal in the UFC. Headbutts, sure, but grabbing the cage is bullshit, Tom! Vinny recalls an epic fight from the early years of Irish MMA, between Rodney Moore and Emmet McNally, despite not being able to remember either man's name. The big show this month has UFC 203, so naturally it forms the basis for lots of discussion. CM Punk's inauspicious debut (and probably last fight) get the abuse it deserves, with the boys not mincing their words about his lack of fighting ability. "Wank of the highest order" and "A disgrace" according to John Burke. Mickey Gall earns some new fans though, the potty mouth. Fabricio Werdum vs Travis Browne (and his coach) gets some better reviews. Don't every change Fabricio, you utter lunatic. Stipe Miocic holds on to the title, and Marcus honours him with a spot on impersonation. Spooky. Vinny has some harsh truths for Allistar Overeem and his team of 'apple polishers'. Jon Jones gets his obligatory mention, with Marcus calling him "a slippery gypsy". Jon's looking for a shot at the heavyweight title, despite not having earned it. In a first for the podcast, the classic Jean Claude Van Damme movie 'Bloodsport' is reviewed, a mere 28 years too late. John and Vinny recall a recent amateur MMA competition in Cork, with two thumbs up from the boys. They have some advise for some advice for the young competitors out there. There's no shame in tapping folks.

Where has the time gone? It's been one year since the Strange Wolves entered the podcast studio for the first time, raw and naive, before the fires of podcasting forged them into the steely veterans they have now become. In this one year anniversary special, Vinny Connolly, Marcus Fields, #ChrisFlynn and regular contributor John 'The Baptist' Burke tackle the latest news from the world of MMA. The UFC XBox game is still up for grabs over at https://twitter.com/StrangeWolves . Get on it. In Chris' last top five until the end of his French sabbatical, he picks his favourite quotes from Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Some serious zingers in there! The crew are split 50/50 on the winner of that rematch. Was Chael Sonnen the original McGregor? Vinny has a look back at some of Chael's outrageous quips over the years. After a bit of a lull, the beef with Team Alpha Male is back in full swing, with Urijah Faber's wife-beater coming in for an unmerciful slagging. The panel debate the new UFC rules, and wonder if soccer kicks to a downed opponent would bring anything good to the sport. Poor Dominick Cruz's downwards spiral since his knee injury draws some sympathy. Travis Barker won't return his calls! The UFC 202 card gets an extended preview, with some big fights like McGregor - Diaz 2, Rumble Johnson vs Glover Teixiera and Donald Cerrone vs Rick 'The Horror' Story. Amir Khan is still talking up a possible MMA career. He must have missed last month's Strange Wolves Podcast, suggesting that he just gives up on that pipe dream. The letter from the Irish Martial Art's Council to the Irish Olympic Committee is the subject of lively debate, with Vinny playing devil's advocate. This House opposes the motion that MMA is "Pornographic, sadistic and voyeuristic to its core". The Olympic Committee gets a bit of a savaging for their corruption. #NoOlympicsForMMA This month's extended discussion concerning taking advice in the gym, and whether or not it should be ignored. That's it for this month. If anyone has seen Tom Hogan, tell there's a spot open for him again. Either that, or Kevin Moran or Gary Mannion will have to make another appearance. Nobody wants that.

Gary 'Won't shut up about Batman' Mannion from rival Galway gym Point Blank replaces the repeatedly absent (and mostly forgotten) Tom Hogan is the latest edition of the Strange Wolves podcast. Chris Flynn's top 3 concerns his choice of the UFC champions he thinks won't hold on to their titles much longer. Some of those belts are slippery! UFC 200 is reviewed, with universal agreement that the yellow mat was terrible. The main topic for analysis was the proliferation of steroids in the sport at the moment, with Brock "Jacked White Boy" Lesnar and Jon "Nutcase" Jones both popping recently. Some speculation about which fighters, past and present, might have been on steroids will hopefully be ignored by Strange Wolves' lawyers. Real-life superhero Phoenix Jones fights his own brother, Carlos Fodor, at the upcoming World Series of Fighting event. His background is discussed by the panel. Gary goes off on an extended segue about Batman. Safe to say he's not getting invited back. Vinny has been reading John Kavangh's new book, 'Win Or Learn', and gives it a glowing review, despite having to buy his own copy. What the hell John? You guys go way back. The boys preview some of the big upcoming fights including Michael 'Hands of Stone' Bisping vs Dan '109 years old' Henderson. Some bold predictions about UFC 201's headliner: Robbie Lawlor vs Tyrone Woodley are made. Amir Khan's "UFC training" gets ridiculed, and his chances of a fruitful MMA career come up for debate. Unsurprisingly, everyone's skeptical. Marcus and Vinny's impromptu musical review of the episode is at very least partially successful. There's a competition coming up on Strange Wolves' Twitter soon to win a copy of UFC 2 on Xbox. If you're not already following for the lulz, get on it here: https://twitter.com/StrangeWolves This episode was brought to you by the (hopefully fictional) Donkey Dick Soap. "Just because you're hung like a Donkey, doesn't mean you have to smell like one".

Marcus Fields interviews a newly returned Tom Hogan in a mini episode of the podcast. Tom has been off starting a political revolution in Spain, and finally return to settle some beefs started by other his short-term replacements Kevin 'Sex Tornado' Moran and John 'The Baptist' Burke. He also gives his opinions on the upcoming UFC 200 card and defends some of his 'controversial' (frankly racist) views.

#ComeOnJonJones #DryYourEyesAriel #UFC200 #SelfFightification #AlotMoreFunThanBraille Hot off the presses, the June edition of the Strange Wolves MMA podcast. Since nobody is willing to pay the €7 ransom, Tom Hogan remains absent. In his place this month, John 'The Baptist' Burke, lead singer of the legendary Haemogloblins drops his scholarly knowledge and wise advice. Wear Sunscreen. Not content to stick to their MMA remit, the gentlemen discuss a range of topics, including the leaving cert, the weather and Euro 2016. Turning match-maker, Chris Flynn's top 3 this month concerns his dream fights. MMA podcast godfather Ariel Helwani from the MMA Hour receives very little sympathy for his lifetime (ok, one week) UFC ban from his journalistic compatriots. #DryYourEyesAriel The hype for Helwani vs Dana White starts here! John said nothing controversial about Denis O'Brien. Brock Lesnar's upcoming fight against Mark Hunt and John Cena come under the microscope. Nothing suspicious about ducking USADA, no sir. Marcus 'Swag' Fields brags about his windfall betting on Michael Bisping. Vinny reads an epic poem in celebration of his victory. Neither Bisping, nor podcast favourite Luke Rockhold, come out unscathed from a review of their post-fight press conference. In a shorter than usual Jon Jones Watch, Marcus has a shocking rumour about Jon and Brocke Lesnar. UFC 200 is previewed in depth, with some big fight on the card, including Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier 2, Lesnar vs Hunt, Edgar vs Aldo and Norcutt vs Crew Man number 5. Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 2 gets a mention for the 21st time, with some of the shine disappearing from the former golden boy McGregor. Get in touch with the podcast crew on Twitter and Instragram @StrangeWolves

The boys welcome fighter, coach, referee and globe trotter Kevin 'Sex Tornado' Moran to the podcast to replace the mysteriously absent (and presumed kidnapped) Tom Hogan. Kevin brings a wealth of experience, controversy* and sweat to the team. It's fair to say, Tom will have to up his game to win his spot back on the podcast. Chris Flynn's top five this month concerns the (gender-neutral) sexiest MMA fighters. No prizes for guessing the number one spot, avid listeners! Marcus Fields attempts to start beef with fellow Sligo native JB Yeats, while defending the other son of the county, Kian Egan. Vinny does some more name dropping from his time in Thailand. With Jon Jones living a quiet life these day, 'Jon Jones Watch' recreates a classic confrontation, examining the origins of the conflict between Jones and fierce rival Daniel Cormier. Kevin makes some accusations about BJ Penn, Georges Saint Pierre, and anyone else he can think of. Paige Van Zandt's Dancing With The Stars performances are analysed by the experts. Michael Bisping comes in for some harsh criticism for his acting skills, his knock-out power (or lack of it) before his upcoming title shot again Luke Rockhold. The rumours of a massive boxing vs MMA superfight between Conor McGregor vs Floyd 'Money' Mayweather are discussed. Kevin tells the tale of his travels to train with some of the world's best in New York, and savages CM Punk's prospects of a UFC debut. In Irish MMA news, the Irish Amateur Pankration association, which may become the governing body of Irish MMA comes up for debate. *Please note, Kevin Moran's opinions are his own and in no way reflect the general opinions of the Strange Wolves podcast.

On this month's episode, the boys sing their own praises while claiming not to, analyse the Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz rematch and Chris Flynn names his top 5 MMA walk-out songs. In 'Jon Jones Watch', his latest incident with the law gets the dramatic reading treatment. On the Irish MMA scene, Tom, Chris and Marcus describe their experiences of the recent Evolution FC 5 show in Tullamore.

In the latest episode of the Strange Wolves MMA podcast, the boys discuss the lay of the land after McGregor's upset loss to Nick Diaz, Meisha Tate vs Holly Holm and Ken Shamrock's latest controversy. In the 'Jon Jones watch' segment this month, Tom and Marcus recreate Jones and Cormier's latest run-in as a Shakespearean drama. Sonia O'Sullivan's 'death zone' Irish Times article comes under fire, Predictions for Mir vs Hunt are split, and Chris has some advice on how not to warm up before competition. As always, strong language throughout.

The Strange Wolfpack discuss such disparate topics as Bellator, UFC, Tom's general election preferences and Chris picks his worst three fights in MMA history.

What's this? A second podcast in January? The Strange Wolves podcast crew are too good to you. Topic include Cruz vs Dillashaw, Ronda's Saturday Night Live appearance and the five worst tattoos in MMA.

The Strange Wolves crew discuss Robbie Lawlor vs Carlos Condit, the Reebok fashion police and the top 3 Gracies that piss Chris off.

It's the Christmas special! Vinny, Chris and Marcus discuss what's next for Conor McGregor, Rockhold vs Weidman and the wives of MMA.

The Strange Wolves crew discuss Holly Holm's shock upset over Ronda Rousey and preview Aldo vs McGregor.

Vinny, Tom, Marcus and Chris are back for a Hallowe'en special. Subjects tackled include Conor McGregor's poppy controversy, UFC Dublin and Ronda Rousey vs Travis Browne.

Vinny, Marcus and Tom welcome Chris Flynn to episode 3 of the podcast. Topics include Dwayne ' Bang' Ludwig's peanut butter side business, Fedor's Bellator deal and UFC Japan

The Strange Wolves podcast is back! Get episode two while it's hot. Vinny, Marcus and Tom discuss Hulk Hogan, Excusimar Palhares and there's a new contender for the most handsome man in MMA. Over 18s only, some strong language.