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SOMAPSO Pod
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of January 18, 2024

SOMAPSO Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 23:54


Broadcasting live from the Your Third Base Podcast Studios, it's season 3, episode 3!We rewind to MLK luminaries, Artie's, Pickett's, Luna Stella, and snow. We are looking forward to the Brit Pack, Drag Brunch at The Order, Home Sweet Home Tattoo grand opening, Mike Choi at Pickett's, Home Arts at Durand-Hedden House, SOMA Rocks, and Self-Care at Botanica Boutique. Three Things to Know is all about South Orange this week with a photo contest, call for art, food pantry donations, and summer camp registration.SOPAC Thing to Know with Willie Nile! A discount code and a clip of our interview with this rock legend which drops tomorrow! Could you tell we were terrified the whole time?Thank you to our friends at Your Third Base for the podcast studio trial! LINKS:Your Third BaseWille Nile at SOPACSouth Orange Photography Contest

SOMAPSO Pod
SOMAPSO Pod - Week of December 14, 2023

SOMAPSO Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 22:05


This week on the pod: an unexpected amount of butter!We rewind to all the art markets, Dickens Village, Porta Rossa, shopping, and the holiday spirit. We're looking forward to Handmade Holiday, Holiday Sip and Shop on Ridgewood Row, SO Holiday Market, Springfield After Dark, Swingtown, SO Jewish Comedy Night, and a Picasso lecture. Horse and dragon rides? Jam in the Loft? Three Things with another Into Rum Library, the Co-Lab, an art gallery, and Save the Clock Tower! SOPAC Thing to Know featuring The Brit Pack—get your discount code for tix!It's cookies for breakfast season, and we're ready for it!Links:The Brit Pack at SOPACSave the Clock TowerPicasso Lecture25% Off All Merch with code VERMOUTH

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Big UFC 276 Preview Show

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 68:36


With just over one week to go to UFC International Fight Week 2022, The Brit Pack's Simon Head is joined by MMA Junkie Radio's "Gorgeous George" and "Goze," plus Phone Booth Fighting's Richard Hunter, to preview an absolutely stacked card at UFC 276. On a packed episode of The Brit Pack: United Nations, the lads run through each and every one of the fights set for action at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, July 2 as they discuss some of the key talking points ahead of a massive night of fights in Las Vegas.Listen via the podcast player of your choice, or watch the video version of the show via our YouTube channel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com

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The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
UFC 199 retrospective: The story of Michael Bisping's historic title win

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 29:55


Saturday, June 4, 2016 was a red-letter day in the history of UK mixed martial arts, as England’s Michael Bisping stepped off a movie set on just 17 days’ notice and stunned Luke Rockhold to capture the undisputed UFC middleweight champion at UFC 199.The event was the culmination of Bisping’s career-long quest to capture UFC gold. It was a quest that many had written off years prior. His devastating knockout loss to Dan Henderson at UFC 100 led many to consider Bisping as a busted flush at the highest level.Knockouts that big change fighters forever, and rarely for the better. But Bisping bounced back and, after enduring a string of setbacks – including losing the sight in his right eye – he managed to defeat the man he’d been chasing for years, former middleweight champ Anderson Silva. For many – including me, if I’m honest – that seemed like the perfect time for Bisping to retire. He’d landed a fight against the man who was champion through so much of his career, and he beat him. But for Bisping it was never about the identity of the champion. It wasn’t even about earning a title shot. It was about winning the belt.When that chance finally came, it arrived in far from ideal circumstances as he was offered the chance to step in on just over two weeks’ notice to face Rockhold, the man who had so decisively finished him two years earlier.Bisping took his chance with both hands, arrived in LA looking remarkably relaxed, won over the fight fans in California, then knocked out Rockhold in stunning fashion to complete his dream of becoming a UFC champion. On this special edition of The Brit Pack, I take a look back at that crazy fight week in LA as I made the short-notice trip to California to cover Bisping as he became the first (and still only) British fighter to win a UFC title. It was a remarkable wee and a spectacular night and you can recap it all, via my own experiences that week, in this pod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
United Nations: Fantasy MMA Draft Special

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 69:29


NFL Draft fever had the sporting world gripped on Thursday night as the first round of the draft took place in Las Vegas.Not wanting to miss out on the fun, we at The Brit Pack United Nations gathered together to conduct a draft of our own – The Brit Pack United Nations Fantasy MMA Draft.The format was (relatively) simple:11 rounds, one fighter per weight class, from women’s strawweight to men’s heavyweight (leaving out the women’s 145 division, due to a lack of depth)Each team must contain at least one fighter from each of the UFC, Bellator and PFLEach team is allowed no more than ONE active UFC or Bellator championThe fighters will score points for the rest of the year, earning points for our teams using The Brit Pack’s Power Rankings scoring system as follows…Scoring SystemThe Brit Pack United Nations Fantasy MMA scores are determined by an adaptation of the PFL's league scoring system.Fight appearance: 1 pointWin (of any kind): 3 pointsAdditional bonus points for a finish:Round 1 finish: 3 pointsRound 2 finish: 2 pointsRound 3-5 finish: 1 pointChampionship bonus (for winning a title fight with any of the aforementioned promotions): 5 pointsListen and find out who went early, who went late, and decide which lineup has the best chance of success by the end of the year. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Rundown: Harrison's Singapore stunner, Stots' gold rush in Hawaii

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 29:05


Could it be possible that a British fighter just locked up 2022’s Fight of the Year, Round of the Year AND Comeback of the Year honours in the space of just one round? Liam Harrison’s incredible comeback against the “Elbow Zombie” Muangthai at ONE 156 was one of the highlights from an absolutely packed week of action as the world’s top promotions all put on a show (or, in Bellator’s case, two shows) for fight fans across the globe.On the first episode of our post-weekend recap show, “The Rundown,” I take a look back at the biggest and best moments from a superb week of fights, starting with the PFL’s 2022 season curtain-raiser in Texas, continuing with ONE Championship's event in Singapore and Bellator’s double-header in Hawaii, and finishing with the UFC Fight Night event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.There’s also a little housekeeping, as I bring you bang up to date with developments with The Brit Pack, and what you can expect in the coming weeks and months. Check out the show via the player above, and don’t forget to subscribe!Thanks for checking out The Brit Pack MMA! Subscribe for free and get new shows sent straight to your inbox, every week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com

Books By Adrian
EDIT with The Brit Pack - Type Writers Podcast

Books By Adrian

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 53:26


Get a lesson in Censorship from The Brit Pack! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typewriterspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typewriterspodcast/support

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Brit Pack's bumper UFC London recap show

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 122:04


Oh, what a night! After three years away, the UFC returned to London, where a card packed with the cream of British fighting talent, backed by 18,000 raucous fans, blew the roof off the O2 Arena on a memorable night in the English capital.The Brit Pack was on the ground at UFC London, with Sandhu working as part of the BT Sport team, and Simon covering the event as part of a packed media corps – and the event surpassed all expectations to deliver an event that might just have been the best UFC show ever staged on these shores.With the dust finally settled on a spectacular night, and with Sandhu somewhere over the Atlantic on his way home, Simon got behind the mic to fly solo for a bumper UFC London post-fight recap as he shares his thoughts from his experience watching the action from cageside at the O2 Arena.We also hear from some of the night’s big winners, with post-fight press conference audio from Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen, Paddy Pimblett, and Paul Craig. By way of a bonus, we’ve also tacked Dana White’s croaky, but happy, post-fight presser onto the very end of the show.It means this week’s edition is a biggie. But, after the biggest night of fights we’ve seen in the UK for years, we think it’s worth it. Don’t forget to subscribe, either via our Substack, or via the podcast provider of your choice, and please hop over to your YouTube channel and hit the subscribe button so you’re all prepped and ready for when we flip the switch and go to video.Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Nando's-inspired 2022 MMA 'Hot Takes' special

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 67:59


Happy New Year from The Brit Pack! We hope you enjoyed the holiday season and are launching into the new year with gusto and optimism. We’re kicking off 2022 with our annual hot takes special as we offer up our outlandish predictions for the upcoming year in MMA.Last year, we gathered behind our mics to offer up our MMA hot takes, using the famed spice-o-meter ratings used by our favourite chicken-based eatery, Nando’s.Our picks may not have aged well (at all!) but we loved doing the show, and now, one year on, we’re donning the oven gloves for another show packed with hot takes and MMA predictions.The spice-o-meter is our guide once again as we present our MMA hot takes for 2022, with our takes getting ever hotter as the spice rating increases.We’ve no idea how many of them will come to fruition (and we recap just how many of last year’s takes actually played out in real life) but we humbly offer them here, for your entertainment.In addition, we also offer our annual UFC divisional champion predictions, where we state who we think will end 2022 with championship gold in each of the UFC’s 12 divisions.Check out our predictions, and our picks, and get set for another huge year of MMA. We’ll be there to talk you through it, every step of the way! Subscribe at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Fury vs. Wilder 3 serves up a classic PLUS Masvidal vs. Edwards is ON!

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 40:08


Tyson Fury proved that he isn’t just the best heavyweight in the world. “The Gypsy King” proved that he’s the best heavyweight of his era as he knocked out longtime rival Deontay Wilder in the 11th round of their epic trilogy fight in Las Vegas to retain his WBC and The Ring heavyweight world titles.One half of The Brit Pack was there, and Sandhu recaps his experience of fight night in Sin City – including the remarkable way he ended up actually watching the fight – on this week’s show.We also take a look back at the UFC Fight Night main event from last weekend as Marina Rodriguez defeated Mackenzie Dern, then swiftly called out Joanna Jedrzejczyk, before looking ahead to a double-header of UFC and Bellator action this coming weekend.But, Fury-Wilder 3 aside, the boys were most excited about the breaking news that dropped moments before they hit record, as Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards reportedly agreed to a blockbuster grudge match at UFC 269 on December 11.It all means there was plenty for the lads to pick over on this week’s episode, and you can check it all out, right here! Don’t forget to rate, review, and recommend us to your MMA-loving friends! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Looking ahead to Fury-Wilder 3, PLUS Bellator 267 reaction, UFC Vegas 39 preview

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 47:42


One of the biggest fight nights of 2021 is set to go down in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 9, and The Brit Pack will have boots on the ground in Sin City for Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3.Sandhu will be making the trip down from Toronto, Canada to Las Vegas, Nevada for the huge WBC heavyweight title clash as he makes his first foray into live event coverage since the start of the pandemic.Sandhu’s trip follows hot on the heels of Simon’s first such assignment, as he reported back on a big night of fights at the SSE Arena, Wembley, for Bellator 267, as Michael “Venom” Page edged a split-decision verdict in his rematch with former three-time welterweight champion Douglas Lima.On this week’s show, the pair look back at fight night in London, and cast their thoughts toward Fury-Wilder 3. There’s also time to look back at UFC Vegas 38, (including a controversial finish to the co-main event between Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus) and look ahead to a pivotal bout for the women’s strawweight division as Mackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez face of in the main event of UFC Vegas 39.Enjoy the show, and don’t forget to rate and review us! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Giga Chikadze makes his move PLUS Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley reaction

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 52:12


The Brit Pack is back to recap a packed weekend of MMA action and look ahead to a pivotal event for a host of British fighters at the UFC Apex.First, we look back at the final round of PFL Playoffs, as England’s Brendan Loughnane agonisingly lost out on a place in the final via split decision to Russian contender Movlid Khaybulaev.Then we move on to the action at the UFC Apex as Giga Chikadze delivered a stellar performance to defeat veteran striker Edson Barboza and announce himself as the featherweight division’s newest contender.We also give our reaction to the previous night’s event in Cleveland, Ohio, as Jake Paul continued his unbeaten start to life as a professional boxer with a split-decision win over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Should people still doubt “The Problem Child,” or should he get more respect than he’s receiving? Also, what did we make of Woodley’s performance, and subsequent pleas for a rematch?Finally, we look ahead to UFC Fight Night at the UFC Apex as England’s own Darren Till gets set to headline in a crucial bout for his middleweight title quest when he takes on the in-form Derek Brunson on a card featuring a host of Brits.It’s a packed show, and it’s all yours, right here. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Korean Zombie returns, PLUS Anderson Silva turns back the clock

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 70:53


On this week’s episode of The Brit Pack, we look back at UFC Fight Night at the UFC Apex, as “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung showed his class and put himself right back in the title mix at 145 pounds.We run down the card and highlight the top performers of the night in Las Vegas, before chatting about former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s superb performance as he showed some of his old “Spider” swagger in his victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.We also take a look ahead to Bellator 261 and UFC Fight Night in Vegas, as heavyweights take centre stage at the top of both cards, before discussing Ariel Helwani’s departure from ESPN and return to independent MMA coverage.It’s another busy hour of chat, and we hope you’ll enjoy it. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
UFC 261: Usman and Masvidal run it back PLUS Triller fallout as Jake Paul KOs Askren

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 66:28


This week has been crazy for us here at The Brit Pack, with both of us still reeling from the news of the impending disaster of “The Super League” in European football. But, thankfully, while the footballing world is in meltdown, the world of combat sports is in rude good health.On this week’s show, we take a quick look back at Bellator 257 and UFC on ESPN 22 before discussing the most talked-about combat sports event of the past weekend, the Triller Fight Club event headlined by Jake Paul, who TKO’d Ben Askren in the night’s main event.That clears the way for our preview of UFC 261, where we discuss the three big title fights on the card, as Valentina Shevchenko puts her flyweight title on the line against Jessica Andrade, and Zhang Weili looks to defend her strawweight title against former champ Rose Namajunas. They provide the warm-up to the main event, as Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal face off in a welterweight title rematch.Check out the show above, and make sure you get subscribed to our YouTube channel. All the links you could possibly need are accessible via the button below. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Brit Pack's 2020 end-of-year special

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 107:42


It’s been a hell of a year. For the most part, it’s sucked, but the one release we all had was sport, and no sport responded better to the challenge of COVID-19 than MMA.Led by the UFC who, after a false start in California, held successful events in Jacksonville before establishing a secure COVID-safe bubble at the UFC Apex and heading to “UFC Fight Island,” where the Abu Dhabi government teamed up with the UFC to set up the best COVID bubble in world sport on Yas Island.Bellator returned later in the year with their “Fightsphere” in Uncasville, Connecticut, while, in the U.K., Cage Warriors proved that regional promotions can also succeed, with their behind-closed-doors setup and “Trilogy” format.On this week’s show, we look back at an unprecedented year as we share our month-by-month recap of 2020, before launching into our end-of-year awards.Unpacking the most tumultuous year in a generation is no easy task, so it’s a bumper edition of the show this week as we end the year with a bang.We’ve got some big plans for 2021, and we’d love it if you’d join us as we kick The Brit Pack up a gear next year. Enjoy our final show of 2020, and have a great New Year. We’ll speak to you again in 2021! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Debating Tyson vs. Jones Jr on a quiet week for MMA

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 52:26


We’re not going to lie, it’s been a pretty quiet week in the sport of MMA. COVID deprive us of not one, but two UFC main events, and the fight card last weekend and the one coming up this week aren’t the most star-studded of affairs.But that didn’t mean that the combat sports world wasn’t buzzing, because it absolutely was – and it was all down to a couple of fiftysomething former world champions. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. stepped back in the ring for an eight-round exhibition fight on pay-per-view in an event, that, despite some cynicism (including from one of us!) heading into fight night, delivered the goods for the fans, and for the stakeholders who took the risk of putting on the show.On this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack,” we look back at that fight, and our contrasting approaches to the event last Saturday night, as we recap the key takeaways from the event, and discuss the future for “legends” fights and celebrity boxing as a legitimate new vertical in the sport.We also recap UFC on ESPN 18 last weekend and look ahead to UFC on ESPN 19 this weekend as we pick out the fights to follow. We also tease some big news coming to “The Brit Pack” in the not-too-distant future…Enjoy the show! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Get ready for fireworks at UFC 255

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 61:02


After a typically busy week in the world of MMA, the sport turns up the pace this week with a host of events to keep even the most hardened of hardcore MMA fans happy, and on this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack,” we take a look at what’s on offer.First, we recap the key action from last week, as Rafael dos Anjos marked his return to the UFC lightweight division with an impressive win, while two-division champ Patricky “Pitbull” Freire marched into the semi-finals of the Bellator featherweight grand prix.Then we take a look ahead to a feast of fights, with Bellator 253 on Thursday night, followed by a Friday night double-header on UFC Fight Pass, featuring Invicta FC and LFA, with PFL champion Kayla Harrison making her 145-pound debut, while the man who knocked out Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, looks to make an impact on his LFA debut.Finally, we take a look at a stacked fight card in Las Vegas for UFC 255, with two flyweight title fights at the top of the card rounding off a night packed with dynamite matchups that could serve up fireworks aplenty.It’s yet another packed slate of fights on another busy episode of “The Brit Pack,” and we’d be honoured if you’d join us.Check out the show via the player above, or click the link under the player to listen via the podcast player of your choice. If you aren’t already a subscriber, you can join the mailing list below and get the show delivered to your inbox each week the moment it goes live. Plus, of course, you can subscribe via the usual podcast channels, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.There’s a ton of fights coming our way this week, so enjoy the matchups, and we hope you enjoy the show! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Bonus Pod: 'Better Call Saul,' with Saul Rogers

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 33:09


In another bonus episode of “The Brit Pack,” Simon hopped on the phone with one of the British contingent on the Bellator MMA roster as he caught up with featherweight Saul Rogers following his victory in the co-main event of Bellator Europe 10 in Paris, France.Rogers chats about his experience of a crazy fight week in France, as he was left completely on his own after his cornermen were sent home, and reveals what unexpected guilty pleasure he used to while away the hours when stuck in quarantine at the fighter hotel.The Brit also shares news regarding his contractual situation with Bellator as he looks to build on his win in Paris and make his way up the promotion’s 145-pound ladder.Check out the full chat via the player above, or via the podcast player of your choice. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review, or hit us up on social media. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Unpacking Khabib's retirement and rebooting the lightweight division

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 57:42


“The Brit Pack” is back to recap the historic events of UFC 254, as Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement to bring down the curtain on the UFC lightweight champion’s undefeated career.We take a look at Nurmagomedov’s win over Justin Gaethje in the main event in Abu Dhabi, and discuss the Russian superstar’s legacy following his decision to retire from the octagon.We also get excited over what might happen next at 155 pounds, with the ludicrously stacked UFC lightweight division left wide open for a new champion to emerge.In addition, we run through the rest of the card and pick out our highlights, and look ahead to Bellator 250 and UFC Vegas 12, as another of the sport’s all-time greats, Anderson Silva, prepares to make his final walk to the octagon in what he has promised will be his final fight in the UFC.Check out the show via the player above, or use the link underneath the player to get the show via the podcast player of your choice. Also, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review![Pic: @AwesomeGandalf] Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Big UFC 254 Preview Show

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 93:50


The biggest title fight of 2020 is finally here, and “The Brit Pack” is here to break it down for you.Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his UFC lightweight title – and his undisputed record – on the line in the main event in Abu Dhabi when he takes on interim champion Justin Gaethje, who is coming into the fight in the form of his life after his brilliant stoppage of Tony Ferguson earlier this year.It’s a fight with a heartbreaking backstory, following the tragic death of Khabib’s father, coach and mentor, Abdulmanap, while the matchup is so important that the UFC has even drafted in three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler as a high-profile super-sub, just in case anything happens to either man between now and fight night.On this week’s show, we take a look inside the fight and offer our respective takes as we pick out some of the key angles to consider ahead of their main event clash on “UFC Fight Island” this coming weekend.We also take a look at the other big fights that matter on the fight card, and run through all the key times for U.K.-based viewers, who will get the rare privilege of watching a big-time UFC event in U.K. prime time hours.In addition, we run through last weekend’s event on “UFC Fight Island,” as Brian Ortega returned in scintillating form to defeat “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and position himself for a shot at Alexander Volkanovski and the UFC featherweight title.There’s much to discuss on a packed show, and we’d be honoured if you’d join us as we get set for one of the biggest UFC weekends of the year. Enjoy the show, then enjoy the fights! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Talking TUF, Jones vs. Adesanya, Till in Perry's corner and the women's bantamweight sweepstakes

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 81:53


The fight calendar rolls on, and two of the UFC’s biggest rivalries continue to generate heat away from the octagon as we look back on another busy week in MMA.On “UFC Fight Island,” former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm and former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie picked up big wins as they look to earn themselves a shot at all-conquering two-division women’s champion Amanda Nunes. On social media, Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya continue to stoke the fires as they jab at each other from opposite sides of the world and build the anticipation as they continue to hint at a potential future clash inside the octagon. Also on social media, England’s Darren Till took his social media mind games to a new level by answering longtime rival Mike Perry’s online offer to accommodate the highest bidder as a cornerman for his next fight. Till pledged to be that cornerman, and even started a GoFundMe to raise money to cover his travel costs, with the rest of the proceeds going straight to Perry.As well as the above, we also take a look ahead to Bellator’s groundbreaking event in Paris this weekend, plus the latest installment of action from “UFC Fight Island.” It’s yet another packed edition of “The Brit Pack” podcast, and it’s all yours via the player above, or the podcast app of your choice.[Pic: @AwesomeGandalf] Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Controversial Covington bounces back, but has he gone too far?

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 103:16


A bumper edition of '“The Brit Pack” features plenty of pre- and post-fight chat as we preview UFC 253 and review UFC Vegas 11, and we also zero in on two key talking points around the two shows.Last weekend in Vegas, Colby Covington bounced back with a fifth-round finish of Tyron Woodley, but despite once again proving himself to be one of the very best fighters on the planet, his divisive rhetoric after the fight yet again left a sour taste in the mouth. At what point does fight promotion go too far, and has Colby overstepped the line? We discuss the topic at length.We also chat about the upcoming middleweight title fight at UFC 253, as Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa go head to head in what they and the UFC would have had us believe was a heated grudge match. But when a video posted to social media by Costa’s manager saw the pair greeting each other in cordial fashion, that narrative has been placed in some doubt. We assess what happened, and what impact it may make on the matchup, and the earning potential for the title challenger.We also look ahead to a jam-packed schedule of fights this coming weekend, with a triple-header of Cage Warriors events, plus Bellator’s return to European soil, giving MMA fans on Simon’s side of the pond plenty to look forward to before the UFC takes centre stage on “Fight Island”.Check out the show via the player above, and don’t forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. Thanks, as always, for your support. Enjoy this week’s show, and enjoy the fights! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Covington-Woodley, Chimaev's return, Ferguson-Poirier and the 'Fight for Thursday night'

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 76:55


As the title of this week’s show suggests, we had a ton to discuss on this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack” as we picked through the results of a triple-header weekend, looked ahead to a stacked card this weekend, and chatted about some of the big MMA storylines of the week.We had UFC on ESPN+ 35 in Vegas, where Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill served up a classic, and referee Chris Tognoni’s error helped Ed Herman to an unlikely come-from-behind win.We also had a double helping of Bellator action, as the promotion’s “Fightsphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena played host to back-to-back fight nights for Bellator 245 and 246, as Juan Archuleta was crowned the promotion’s bantamweight champion on Saturday night.We also discussed Bellator’s new direction following their switch from Paramount Network to CBS Sports, and their new fight for Thursday night supremacy against the PFL, which is set to return in 2021.Then we threw things forward and took a look ahead to the coming weekend’s UFC on ESPN+ 36 card, as a welterweight grudge match a few years in the making finally comes to a head at the UFC Apex. Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley should be a cracker.There’s also the latest chapter of the remarkable breakout story of Khamzat Chimaev, who returns to face Gerald Meerschaert in the first of a pre-arranged two-fight booking that could see the unbeaten Swedish phenom face Demian Maia next… IF he can beat BJJ black belt and noted submission specialist Meerschaert, which will be no easy feat.Check out the show via the player above, and don’t forget you can subscribe via the button below so you never miss a show. The show’s also available via all the usual podcast distributors, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Brock Lesnar to Bellator?

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 73:23


As the title of this week’s show suggests, heavyweight discussion dominates the chat on the latest episode of “The Brit Pack” as we react to the breaking news of Brock Lesnar entering free agency. Could he really make a return to MMA? And would he actually be better off joining Bellator instead of the UFC? It sounds mad, but hear us out! We also chat about Daniel Cormier’s legacy after “DC” confirmed his retirement earlier in the day.We bring you bang up to speed with the latest action in the UFC as we recap last weekend’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 (or UFC Vegas 8, if you prefer) at the UFC Apex as Aleksandar Rakic defeated Anthony Smith to push himself into the title conversation at 205 pounds. We discuss what’s next for him, and for Smith, who is currently mulling over his options after back-to-back losses at light heavyweight.And we also take a look forward to this coming weekend’s action at the UFC Apex as “The Demolition Man” himself, English-born Alistair Overeem, takes on surging prospect Augusto Sakai in the main event.It’s another packed show, and by way of a bonus we even throw in a way-too-early review of Amazon Prime’s new “All or Nothing” series, focusing on Sandhu’s team, Tottenham Hotspur.Listen via the player above, or via the podcast player of your choice. Don’t forget you can subscribe via the button below, and please do spread the word about the show on social media as we try to grow this thing. Your support is hugely appreciated by us both.Enjoy the show, and enjoy the fights![Pic: @AwesomeGandalf] Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

I Met You On LJ
001. She Stuck Her Finger In His Mouth

I Met You On LJ

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 80:38


It’s the pilot episode of I MET YOU ON LJ! Join your hosts, Maggie and V, as they revisit the outrageously popular and very pretentious fandom space they became friends in (and helped moderate!) twelve years ago—it’s Rob Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and the Brit Pack. They’ll reminisce about locked LiveJournal communities, spectacular photoshoots, folk musicians, and so much RPF. And okay, they talk about Twilight.

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Unpacking UFC 252: End of the trilogy, end of an era

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 75:53


UFC 252 promised an epic trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, and it didn’t disappoint as the pair settled their rivalry at the UFC Apex.On this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack,” we take a look back at the events of last weekend, when Miocic defeated Cormier to retain his UFC heavyweight title and claim the “win” in the three-fight series between the pair.What did the win do for Miocic’s legacy? And how should Cormier be remembered now that he has announced his retirement from the sport? Also, what should happen next at the top of the heavyweight division? We answer those questions, and more, on this week’s episode.There’s also time for a quick look ahead to this weekend’s double-header, with Bellator 244 on Friday night, and UFC on ESPN 15 at the Apex on Saturday night.And, just before we wrapped things up, there was some breaking news, as Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz reportedly agreed to a huge fight at 205 pounds, but does it mean there’s a title on the line? Given what’s happened since we stopped recording, there’s every chance there will be.It’s another jam-packed episode of “The Brit Pack” and we hope you enjoy it. Give it a listen, give it a share, and spread the word for us on social media and via podcast ratings and reviews. We really do appreciate you being a part of it. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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UFC 252 preview / Paige VanZant to BKFC

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 75:11


We say it every week, but boy do we have a packed show for you!Of course, the majority of this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack” is dedicated to the huge trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormer, who dance one final time for all the marbles – and possibly the mantle of the greatest MMA heavyweight of all time – in the main event of UFC 252 this weekend. But that’s only part of what we have on this week’s show.There’s a full main card recap of UFC on ESPN+ 32 last weekend, as Derrick Lewis scored a huge win, Chris Weidman breathed life into his UFC career and Darren Stewart proved he’s MUCH more than just another British striker.We also unpack the news that broke just before we hit record, as Paige VanZant announced that she had signed with Bare Knuckle FC. Smart move or a baffling choice? We offer our respective takes. There’s also a quick word for the events of midweek, where Dana White handed out FIVE UFC contracts at the Contender Series, including one to 21-year-old Welsh strawweight Cory McKenna, who put on a brilliant display to earn herself a shot at the big time.There’s also the usual fight reaction, early predictions and midweek matchmaking as we try to plot the course for key names in the sport.Check out the show via the player above, or via the pod-catcher of your choice. We’re available pretty much everywhere these days. We’d also LOVE it if you could hit us up on social media, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and generally help us spread the word about our little show. And if you’re not a subscriber, just hit the button and enter your email address below and you’ll get notified every time we put out a new episode. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Brunson halts Shahbazyan's charge / An appointment with 'The Dentist'

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 63:56


It feels like a quiet week this week, but we STILL have a double-header of UFC and Bellator action this coming weekend.It meant we still had plenty to chew over on this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack” podcast as we recapped the action from UFC on ESPN+ 31 in Las Vegas, as longtime middleweight rankings resident Derek Brunson proved to Edmen Shahbazyan that there are levels to this game at 185 pounds with a third-round TKO victory.We unpacked that result, plus the other eye-catching fight outcomes of the night, including Joanne Calderwood’s heartbreaking loss to Jennifer Maia as the Scot took a fight on short notice and lost her likely title shot with Valentina Shevchenko in the process.We also looked ahead to Bellator 243, where former Bellator champ Michael Chandler and ex-WEC and UFC champ Benson Henderson will run it back for a potential shot at the promotion’s 155-pound strap.We discussed the UFC’s next event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, as “The Black Beast” meets “The Boa Constrictor” in a real throwback fight in the UFC’s heavyweight division. And we also looked ahead to the return to the UFC of England’s Darren “The Dentist” Stewart, after his last assignment saw him compete under the Cage Warriors banner during the COVID-19 pandemic.Check out the show above and don’t forget to drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or hit us up on social media @TheBritPackMMA. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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UFC Fight Island recap / Dan Hardy vs. Herb Dean

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 92:33


“UFC Fight Island’s” four-event run ended with a bang as UFC on ESPN 14 delivered a spectacular night of fights that had a little bit of everything for MMA fans, including some good, old-fashioned controversy.When Dan Hardy raised his voice in Herb Dean’s direction and we saw Dean gesture to Hardy, we knew this wasn’t going to be just a spur-of-the-moment incident, and the fallout and discussion has rolled on ever since. Dean put out a video statement backing his decision to let Jai Herbert take more punishment from Francisco Trinaldo before eventually stopping their featured preliminary fight, while Hardy has fired back with a one-hour YouTube video laying out his thoughts and concerns about that finish, as well as a host of prior questionable finishes from Dean down the years.We hit record on this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack” before Hardy dropped his epic YouTube response, as we offered our personal takes on what happened on fight night, and where we think the issues truly lie. Of course, it shouldn’t be forgotten that the stacked fight card delivered some fantastic action, too, and we ran through the big fights, and big performances, that mattered on Yas Island as the UFC’s first run of events on “Fight Island” shows came to a close in fine style.We also took a moment to look ahead to this weekend’s two fight cards, with ONE Championship making their return from the pandemic in Bangkok on Friday, and the UFC returning to Las Vegas on Saturday.It’s possibly our most packed episode of “The Brit Pack” yet, and it’s all yours right here. If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love it if you supported us and signed up via this website (hit the button below). It’s free!It’s also free to share your support via social media (we’re @TheBritPackMMA, @simonhead and @SandhuMMA on Twitter) and via Apple Podcasts, where you can leave us a review. All your support helps us grow the show, so it’s hugely appreciated.Enjoy the show, it’s a biggie this week! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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The Big UFC 251 Recap Show

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 89:33


UFC 251 was a momentous night for the world’s biggest MMA organization, as three titles were contested on a stacked card in the first-ever “UFC Fight Island” event.It was a huge achievement just to be able to put on a show of that scale, with the level of preparation involved behind the scenes to host a massive pay-per-view event during the COVID-19 pandemic.On this week’s episode of The Brit Pack, we take a look back at a fight card that delivered a little bit of everything in Abu Dhabi, as fans were treated to spectacular knockouts, stunning submissions, three huge title fights and a little sprinkling of controversy for good measure.We deep-dive into the fight card on Yas Island, as we run through the big fights, and the big talking points, on a big night at UFC 251. Then we take a quickfire run through the two UFC Fight Night events set to take place this week, with Wednesday’s midweek card leading us into the weekend, where the UFC flyweight title will (hopefully) be decided when Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez throw down for a second time.It’s another jam-packed episode of “The Brit Pack.” We hope you enjoy it! And if you do, please do head to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review, or hit up the show on social media. We’re @TheBritPackMMA on Twitter. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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No fans? No problem! How the UFC has ruled the sporting landscape during the pandemic

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 61:58


Has any sporting organization adapted better to the COVID-19 pandemic than the UFC? And has any sport done a better job than MMA of managing to maintain its authenticity and appeal despite the lack fans in attendance? To be honest, we don’t think so.Fans are the lifeblood of any sport, but when it comes to the television coverage of specific sports, certain events are able to adapt and still be compelling without fans in the stands, while others have struggled. On this week’s episode of The Brit Pack, MMA journalist Simon Head and MMA social media specialist Chamatkar Sandhu discuss how different sports have adapted to lockdown life, and how the UFC has led the way in how to host a successful behind-closed-doors event.The pair also look back at the fifth and final event of the UFC’s five-event run at their UFC Apex facility, as Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker threw leather for five thrilling rounds in a Fight of the Year contender. Simon and Sandhu also discussed the other crackerjack matchups that are on that way-too-early Fights of the Year list, six months in.It’s a gap week in the world MMA calendar, with no UFC, Bellator or ONE Championship events set for the coming weekend, but there’s plenty to digest after a packed weekend last weekend, so check out the show and get bang up to date with the Brits as they wrap up all UFC Apex matters ahead of the UFC’s switch to Fight Island next week.Check out the show via the player above, and don’t forget to subscribe! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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ANOTHER packed night at the UFC Apex

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 67:45


The UFC’s purpose-built “Apex” facility in Las Vegas was always intended to host live fight events, but even UFC president Dana White wouldn’t have expected to have held so many big events at the state-of-the-art venue by the summer of 2020.The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we have to think and operate, however, and the new facility has become the Las Vegas home of live fights for the UFC, with a ton of exciting matchups already in the books in the venue’s short history.This past weekend’s event, #UFCVegas3, delivered talking points aplenty, and Simon Head and Chamatkar Sandhu, AKA “The Brit Pack”, unpack it all on this week’s show. Whether it was Curtis Blaydes’ strong, yet underwhelming, performance in the main event, Josh Emmett’s Ironman performance in the co-main event, or the contrasting (and, in Max Rohskopf’s case, controversial) debuts of two UFC newcomers, there was plenty for the lads to get their teeth into as they looked back at another eventful show.Simon and Sandhu also take a look ahead to UFC on ESPN 12, as lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker get ready to face off in the main event, and also run through a host of British fighters set for action on UFC “Fight Island” at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.It’s another jam-packed show of MMA chat. Check it out above and, if you haven’t already, join our subscriber list and be a part of it! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry
EP156: Rise of the Vivid Hair Colourists Part 2, with Heather Mackenzie & Jaymz Marsters

How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 70:21


Are you excited by vivid hair colouring? If so, then today you're in for a treat as I'm about to bring you Part 2 of our series titled: 'The Rise of the Vivid Hair Colourists'. Joining me for this, we again have a bonus of two interviews all rolled into one mega episode, as I'm in the company of two outstanding vivid hair colourists, Heather Mackenzie and Jaymz Marsters. With their vivid hair colour posts on social media, both Heather and Jaymz's career currency and online presence has gone to another level over the last year. Flying the flag for British Hairdressing, Heather and Jaymz are making big names for themselves regardless of where they are located in the UK. Heather in South Yorkshire and Jaymz in the East of England. Both are validation you can now achieve great industry things no matter where you're located. It's fair to say that vivid hair colour trend have exploded over the last few years. Tired of the natural palette, a generation of consumers and hairstylists alike have turned to creating head turning colours. Something not seen since the early 80's has vivid hair colours never been so popular. I love how this exciting new breed of hair colourists ('The Brit Pack') have harnessed the new technology of hair colours and the results it gives them. Combine this with their creative colouring techniques ,boom, the final looks are eye popping good! Just one scroll through social media and the results are their to be seen. Want to know more about the rise of the vivid hair colourists then let's wait no more, hit that play button!     A podcast produced by Hairy Media Productions.   Thanks for Listening To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Follow on Spotify. Subscribe by Email. Special thanks to Heather Mackenzie and Jaymz Marsters for joining me today. Until next Monday, Peace, Love and Smiles all the way… Goodbye

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
What's next for Anderson Silva?

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 60:32


It wasn’t all that long ago that Anderson Silva was the biggest name in MMA. As the UFC’s all-conquering middleweight champion, “The Spider” demolished almost everyone in his path, and even jumped up to light heavyweight and added to his highlight reel at 205 pounds. But now, after losing his title and picking up just one win in the last seven years, Silva has just two fights remaining on his UFC contract, and UFC president Dana White admitted he’s unsure how to book the Brazilian legend for his final two fights.On this week’s episode of The Brit Pack, Simon Head and Chamatkar Sandhu mull over the possible (and highly unlikely) options for Silva’s final two fights, and also discuss what might happen if Silva’s compatriot, UFC women’s “champ champ” Amanda Nunes, decided to hang up her four-ounce gloves in the near future.The two Brits also take a look back at UFC on ESPN 10 (aka #UFCVegas2) as Cynthia Calvillo announced her arrival as a top contender in her new weight class, while a host of up-and-coming prospects delivered a fistful of spectacular performances to kick off the card. Finally, the pair look ahead to UFC on ESPN 11 (aka #UFCVegas3) as heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov face off in the main event.Enjoy the show, then enjoy the fights![Photo credit: Per Haljestam] Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry
EP155: Rise of the Vivid Hair Colourists Part 1, with Becky Sutherland & Sam Kerswell

How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 73:41


Are you into creating vivid hair colour transformations? If so, then today you're in for a treat! I'm about to bring you two separate interviews all rolled into one big juicy episode. A series titled: 'The Rise of the Vivid Hair Colourists, joining me for Part 1 of this series is Becky Sutherland, owner of LUSH, followed by Sam Kerswell, owner of Mode Hair Lab. With their vivid hair colour posts on social media, both Becky and Sam's industry and online presence has seriously grown over the last year. Flying the flag for British Hairdressing, Becky and Sam who are making big names for themselves regardless of where they are located in the UK. Becky in the North East of England and Sam in the South West of England, both are proof that you can now achieve great industry things no matter where you're located. It's fair to say that vivid hair colour trend have exploded over the last few years. Tired of the natural palette, a generation of consumers and hairstylists alike have turned to creating head turning colours. Something not seen since the early 80's has vivid hair colours never been so popular. I love how this exciting new breed of hair colourists ('The Brit Pack') have harnessed the new technology of hair colours and the results it gives them. Combine this with their creative colouring techniques ,boom, the final looks are eye popping good! Just one scroll through social media and the results are their to be seen. Want to know more about the rise of the vivid hair colourists then let's wait no more, hit that play button!     A podcast produced by Hairy Media Productions.   Thanks for Listening To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Follow on Spotify. Subscribe by Email. Special thanks to Becky Sutherland and Sam Kerswell for joining me today. Until next Monday, Peace, Love and Smiles all the way… Goodbye

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

This week on The Brit Pack, we took a look ahead to the UFC 250 card as the UFC Apex plays host to its first pay-per-view event. But before we discussed the key matchups on the card, we took the decision to talk about a topic that has surpassed everything else in the world right now.We may come from the same country (though we now live on opposite sides of the Atlantic) but we come from very different backgrounds. And despite those differences in our heritage and upbringing, we were both in full agreement that the right thing to do on this week’s show was to discuss the events that have taken place in the United States following the death of George Floyd while in police custody on May 25, and the protests that have followed since.It’s a difficult topic, but one we felt we wanted to address on this week’s show.Thanks, as always, for listening and supporting the show. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
What's going on at welterweight?

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 61:44


The latest episode of The Brit Pack looks ahead to this coming weekend’s UFC on ESPN 9 event as the UFC returns to Las Vegas with a pivotal bout in the welterweight division.Tyron Woodley will take on Gilbert Burns in the main event of the evening at the UFC Apex, but that fight is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our welterweight chat this week, because there’s a LOT to discuss at 170 pounds right now.In addition to Woodley-Burns, we have interesting developing situations regarding Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman. They looked set to meet at some point this summer, but this week “Gamebred” appeared to switch his attention as he called for a rematch with Nate Diaz, while Usman’s manager Ali Abdelaziz suggested they could put the 170-pound strap on the line against a certain Conor McGregor instead.And what the hell is going on with poor Leon Edwards? He was supposed to face Woodley at UFC London in March, but the pandemic scuppered that fight. Nobody wanted to fight him in the first place. Now he’s beginning to look like the welterweight division’s odd man out. On top of all that, we had Conor McGregor sparking a huge debate over MMA’s GOAT, so we took a look at how on earth you go about defining the Greatest Of All Time.There was much to discuss on this week’s show, so why not join us?Check out the show above, give us a subscribe below and hit us up on Twitter @TheBritPackMMA, @simonhead and @SandhuMMA. We’d love to hear from you! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Big UFC 249 Recap Show

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 95:44


Live fights are back in our lives, and boy are we happy to have them back! On this week’s packed episode of The Brit Pack, we run through the big talking points of UFC 249 – the first major sporting event since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.We take a look back at Justin Gaethje’s incredible performance in the main event as he finally fulfilled his potential, captured interim lightweight gold and booked himself a future date with Khabib Nurmagomedov, possibly on Dana White’s “Fight Island”.We also recap Henry Cejudo’s remarkable run in the UFC following his retirement announcement at the weekend. Has he called time on his career too early, or has he actually achieved more than a lot of people might initially have realised?We also chat about an explosive performance from Francis Ngannou, and why he’s a major problem for the UFC’s heavyweight division, in more ways than one. We highlight our other favourite performers on a hugely entertaining night in Jacksonville. And we look back at the event as a whole as we assess how the UFC fared as they took on the unenviable task of being the first major sports organisation to run an event during the pandemic.There’s also time to cram in some chat about Conor McGregor’s Twitter rant, Mike Tyson’s possible comeback, Georges St-Pierre’s Hall of Fame induction and a quickfire look ahead to Wednesday night’s UFC Fight Night card in Jacksonville, featuring Anthony Smith vs. Glover Teixeira in the main event.It’s a packed one this week. We hope you enjoy it!PS: Don’t forget to join “The List” by subscribing to our mailing list, where you’ll get our show mailed to you each week as soon as it’s published. You’ll soon be able to interact with the show and be a part of the discussion as we roll out new ideas and features for the show in the coming weeks and months. We’re trying to grow this thing, and we’d love you to be a part of it with us. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Big UFC 249 Preview Show

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 74:04


Listen now | Our latest episode of The Brit Pack is a jam-packed fight night preview, as we both work our way through the card and offer our takes – and predictions – for each and every fight on the card. Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
UFC 249 is ON, PFL 2020 is OFF

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 63:38


The world continues to adapt and improvise during the COVID-19 pandemic, with MMA promotions taking markedly different approaches to dealing with the crisis. On this week’s episode of The Brit Pack, we take a look at the MMA’s big hitters as the UFC looks to get the ball rolling again with a May 9 event named… you guessed it, UFC 249.But while the UFC is looking to open up for business once again, the PFL has brought the shutters down on their 2020 season after announcing the official postponement of this year’s season. Bellator also confirmed the postponement of their upcoming Bellator 244 event in Chicago.We take a look at all of the above on this week’s show as we run down the one fight card we actually have in front of us, and assess the differing approaches of the various promotions.We also look at the light heavyweight love triangle for the UFC 205-pound title, which featured Jan Blachowicz offering to “fist” Jon Jones after the champ talked about popping some cherries in Poland.Plus we give a little update on how we’re surviving lockdown life, with a few TV and podcast recommendations. Of course, if you want those, you’ll have to listen to our show first! Finally, we both want to offer a huge thank you to everyone who has downloaded, listened, subscribed, shared and even reviewed the show already. It means the world and we’re so happy to have you guys on board so quickly following our three-year slumber.But that’s more than enough from us, hit play, sit back and enjoy this week’s episode! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
After three years away, we're back!

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 69:14


Well, friends, we made it! The Brit Pack is back up and running, and here’s our first episode following our three-year hiatus. As you’d expect given our long layoff, this week’s show is something of a catch-up episode, as we share what’s been going on in our worlds while we’ve been away from the mic. We also take a look at the MMA landscape following the recent postponement of UFC 249 and debate the likely way forward for the sport in the months to come. Finally, we share a few experiences of “lockdown life” as we both try to stave off cabin fever and, in Simon’s case, look after two stir-crazy daughters while still trying to stay gainfully employed!Hope you enjoy it. We blew off the cobwebs with this one and will return with the next episode next week. It feels good to be back! Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Stocking up for Stockholm

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 89:41


The Brit Pack are back with a full lineup this week as Simon and Sandhu pick the bones out of Bellator 179 in London as Rory MacDonald defeated Paul Daley, and Daley reignited his rivalry with Michael 'Venom' Page. The lads also look ahead to UFC Fight Night in Stockholm, as Swedish star Alex Gustafsson looks to return with a big win over fellow contender Glover Teixeira. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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The Brit Pack previews UFC Fight Night London

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 101:03


Simon and Sandhu run through the fight card for UFC Fight Night 107 in London, England as Jimi Manuwa looks to pick up a big hometown win over American Corey Anderson. The guys also take a quick look back at the big stories from UFC Fight Night 106 in Fortaleza, Brazil, as Kelvin Gastelum stopped Vitor Belfort in the first round. #UFC #MMA #UFCLondon #UFCFortaleza For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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Simon and Sandhu tee up UFC 209

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 61:49


The biggest fight card of 2017 so far is about to go down in Las Vegas, and The Brit Pack are on hand to preview the double-world championship lineup at UFC 209. We share our pre-fight picks, break down the big matchups and take a look back at the Bellator 179 press conference in London as the build-up to Paul Daley v Rory MacDonald started in earnest. #MMA #UFC #UFC209 #Bellator179 #Bellator For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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Watching UFC 206 from a casino!

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 69:51


Simon and Sandhu bring you a special 20th episode of The Brit Pack, as they deliver their live reaction to the fights on an incredible night at UFC 206 as they watched the action unfold from the viewing party at the Grosvenor Casino Russell Square in London. #UFC #MMA #UFC206 For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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Conor McGregor stripped of his UFC featherweight title

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2016 120:16


It's a bumper edition of The Brit Pack this week as Simon and Sandhu go big on the biggest MMA story of the week - and possibly the entire year - as Conor McGregor is relieved of his featherweight title by the UFC. #UFC #MMA #ConorMcGregor For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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Simon and Sandhu Octagonside at UFC Belfast

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 34:22


The Brit Pack goes on the road once again as Simon and Sandhu record this week's show live from Octagonside at UFC Fight Night: Mousasi v Hall 2 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. #UFC #MMA #UFCBelfast For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

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Simon's UFC 205 press room special

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 55:15


With Sandhu up in the stands enjoying the fights (and the afterparty) UFC 205 was a working day for Simon, who covered the fights from Octagonside, then the press conference backstage, before grabbing some of his press room buddies for some post-fight reaction in this Brit Pack special. #UFC #MMA #UFC205 #MadisonSquareGarden For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The MMA Road Show with John Morgan
The MMA Road Show with John Morgan – Episode 85 – New York City

The MMA Road Show with John Morgan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2016 103:14


Ep. 85 – New York: UFC 205 preview with Mike Bohn, Chamatkar Sandhu, Simon Head and Danny Austin John Morgan is in New York for the blockbuster UFC 205 event, and there's much to discuss. With Cold Coffee home in Las Vegas, Morgan sits down with “The Brit Pack” hosts Simon Head and Chamatkar Sandhu, … Continue reading The MMA Road Show with John Morgan – Episode 85 – New York City →

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Getting set for a crazy finish to 2016

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 104:24


After a one-week hiatus, The Brit Pack is back, as Simon and Sandhu get set for a busy end to 2016 with a trio of big pay-per-view events, plus UFC Belfast. The pair chat about Georges St-Pierre, the fallout from the UFC takeover and answer YOUR questions in their regular Q&A section. #UFC #MMA #UFC205 #UFCBelfast For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The MMA Road Show with John Morgan
The MMA Road Show with John Morgan – Episode 80 – Manchester

The MMA Road Show with John Morgan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2016 103:36


Ep. 80 – Manchester: Simon Head, Chamatkar Sandhu, Giovanni Tjin, Harry Williams John Morgan is England for UFC 204, and local journalist Harry Williams stops by to give his thoughts on the event from a Mancunian point of view. Good friends of the show and “The Brit Pack” hosts Simon Head and Chamatkar Sandhu also … Continue reading The MMA Road Show with John Morgan – Episode 80 – Manchester →

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Under the weather at UFC 204 in Manchester

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2016 57:43


In a rare moment of synergy, Simon and Sandhu convene an episode of The Brit Pack in the same room as they meet up in Costa to preview UFC 204 in Manchester, discuss the recent UFC 205 press conference in New York, and look back at the recent European MMA events in Glasgow (ACB) and Helsinki (Euro FC). #UFC #MMA #UFC204 For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
Cris Cyborg, UFC 205 and The Brit Pack's Euro Trip

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 93:29


On this week's episode of The Brit Pack we charge into double figures with our recap of Cris Cyborg's return to action at UFC Brasilia, our look ahead to UFC 205 and a quick preview of our trips to cover two big European MMA events in Glasgow (ACB) and Helsinki (Euro FC). #UFC #MMA #ACB #EuroFC #UFCBrasilia #UFC205 For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
The Menace wins big, The Bad Guy joins Bellator and The Brit Pack plays matchmaker

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 95:12


On this week's instalment of The Brit Pack, Simon and Sandhu look back at Michael Johnson's knockout win over Dustin Poirier in Hidalgo, discuss Chael Sonnen's shock switch to Bellator MMA and matchmake each of the UFC's champions heading into 2017 #UFC #MMA #Bellator #UFCHidalgo For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu
UFC 202 preview, Conor's quest and 'moneyweight' fights

The Brit Pack with Simon and Sandhu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2016 77:35


Just 24 hours before Simon Head jets off to Las Vegas to cover UFC 202, he joins Chamatkar Sandhu for an early recording of The Brit Pack to tee up the week ahead, chat about Conor McGregor's fight with Nate Diaz and discuss the relevance of 'moneyweight' fights in the current UFC era. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy Get on the email list at thebritpack.substack.com

Screenshots
#4: Persistence Pays(or: A Poem for [Bleep])

Screenshots

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2015 14:50


Episode 4 features a story from our house band, Pierre Bienaime, who showcases his uncanny knack for persistent texting. Recorded at the Brit Pack in New York City. Screenshots is hosted by Alex Neason and Elle Stanford. Produced by Matt Collette. Music by Pierre (and also, this time, from Elle). Come to our live event! Details here: www.facebook.com/events/724417421009470/

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#3: Gold Stars and Wedding Bells

Screenshots

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015 13:22


Episode features two stories about marriage: one from Pippa Budge about her best friends' relationship status and another from Camille Harris and Alex Fischer that recounts the lead-up to their marriage. Recorded live at the Brit Pack in New York City. Screenshots is hosted by Alex Neason and Elle Stanford. Produced by Matt Collette. Music by Pierre Bienaime. Come to our next live event! Details here: www.facebook.com/events/724417421009470/

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#2: 10 Digits (and a Minnesota Area Code)

Screenshots

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2015 15:47


Episode 2 features a charming story from Emma Hunsinger. It's a tale as old as time: girl meets girl, girl is awkward in front of girl, girl continues being awkward in front of girl, girl finds other girl on Tumblr. Recorded at the Brit Pack in New York City. Screenshots is hosted by Alex Neason and Elle Stanford. Produced by Matt Collette. Music by Pierre Bienaime. Come to our next live event! Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/724417421009470/

Dennis Has A Podcast
Episode 334 - Camille Theobald

Dennis Has A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 64:26


Camille Theobald is back on the podcast, and we're chatting lots of wonderful randomness, of course including the world of comedy, but delving into Camille exploring her middle school journal on her tumblr. You can see Camille on Friday 2/27 at The PIT Presents at 9:30pm, and check out her new monthly show the first Friday of every month, Weekend Drop, at Brit Pack... the next show is Friday 3/6 at 7:00pm. You can learn more about Camille at CamilleTheobald.com! Follow the show on Twitter at @DHAPshow, listen to and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher and TuneIn Radio (leave a comment and 5 stars!)! Check out DHAPshow.com & listen to DHAP Show! at AltSportsTalk.com! #phenomenal

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ARZone (Animal Rights Zone) Podcasts
ARZone Podcast 32: The Brit Pack.

ARZone (Animal Rights Zone) Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2013


An ARZone Special on the history and development of the Animal Advocacy Movement, featuring "The Brit Pack" - Brendan McNally, Kim Stallwood, Louise Wallis, Lynne Yates, Ronnie Lee, and Roger Yates. The host is ARZone founder, Carolyn Bailey. or listen HERE. A Toast to Ronnie Lee, or Ronnie Lee You're Toast! Listen in awe as Brendan McNally stops Ronnie Lee in full flight with the