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This week, Miguel spoke to Dr. Jennifer McClearen (@jmcclearen), a feminist media scholar whose research examines sports, difference, and consumer culture. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Sports, Media, and Culture in the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. McClearen published her first book, Fighting Visibility: Sports Media and Female Athletes in the UFC, with the Studies in Sports Media Series with the University of Illinois Press in March 2021.  First, Miguel asked Dr. McClearen about the Millennial Sports Media Brand and how the UFC leveraged the early days of blogs and social media to market their product. Additionally, Miguel and Dr. McClearen broke down how the UFC uses the myth of the American dream and protestant work ethic to get their fighters to buy into the UFC neoliberal business model. Dr. McClearen explains how it harms female fighters, and in particular, non-white female UFC fighters. Miguel also asked Dr. McClearen about the relationship between the UFC and the gig economy, the push by former UFC fighter Leslie Smith to unionize UFC fighters, plus more. Note: Originally recorded on July 22, 2021, before the cancellation of Nunes vs. Pena at UFC 265. Next, Miguel gives you his Molotov MVP for episode 25, current Bellator MMA fighter Leslie Smith. Finally, Miguel ends the podcast with another Chicana/o Sports History segment. This week, he does something slightly different and highlights Unite Here Local 2 and the San Francisco Giants/Oracle Park concession workers, who voted to authorize a strike on September 4, 2021. Miguel Garcia produced this episode. Sports As A Weapon is now part of the @Anticonquista Collective Network. Check out Anticonquista on YouTube and on Instagram!  Be sure to listen/subscribe to the Sports As A Weapon Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Twitter: @sportsasaweaponFacebook: fb.com/sportsasaweaponpodcastInstagram: @sportsasaweaponpodcastVisit our website: www.sportsasaweapon.comLinks:S.F. Giants concession workers vote to strike over pandemic safety concerns. But they'll work Sunday's home gameLeslie Smith Twitter Video on Project Spearhead Leslie Smith appeals dismissal of UFC labor complaint: 'We're going to keep on pushing' Exclusive: Update On Leslie Smith's Attempt To Form A UFC Fighters Association

We talk about Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Hill as well as the historical and political context of this fight, along with being a vocal Black woman in MMA. We can't continue to produce important episodes like this one without your solidarity. There is no Southpaw without your financial support. In return, not only do you help produce the show but you also get access to more great content. It's mutual aid. Find our Patreon and swag at: https://www.southpawpod.com Check episode 21 – Project Spearhead, Employment Status, MMA Unions, Gig Economy, and Andrew Yang w/ Leslie Smith You can find Southpaw on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @SouthpawPod You can also find Sam on Twitter and Instagram: @StuffFromSam

NOTE: Thank you so much for listening to us over the past 44 weeks. Starting in December, 2019, The Pull No Punches Podcast will be going on an indefinite hiatus. Wednesday afternoons, BE Presents will now feature our MMA Vivisection Prelims Show in it's place. If the show returns at some point, we hope you'll join us for more engaging MMA talk with Shak and Kajan. _____________________________________________ Luke Thomas joins the program this week, covering for Kajan Johnson. He talks with your host, Shakiel 'Shak' Mahjouri, about the shortcomings of Project Spearhead, where his "disenchantment" with MMA media began, the origins of "Morning Kombat", advice for those dealing with grief, and why Ryan Hall is being a "Star Wars" hater. Discussion Points: 0:42 - Origins of "Morning Kombat" show title 2:47 - The downfall of Project Spearhead 6:29 - Is the UFC afraid of a union? 10:12 - Why Luke Thomas is disenchanted with MMA media 13:38 - Managers/promotions manipulating the media 19:00 - Why Luke Thomas can't be the champion he wants to see in media 20:14 - How to cope with grief and move forward 25:55 - What people get wrong about Luke Thomas 32:41 - Luke Thomas says Ryan Hall is a "Star Wars" hater Poll: Who is your favorite original member of the "MMA Beat"? (Ariel Helwani, Luke Thomas, Chuck Mindenhall, Jeff Wagenheim) You can follow the guys on Twitter: Shak - @ThisIsShak, Kajan - @IamRagin and follow the pages for the @PNPShow on twitter, Instagram, or facebook. Plus, you can watch for articles from Shak Mahjouri on BloodyElbow.com as well. If you enjoyed our show, "heart" us here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe over on one of our other BE Presents Podcast Channels: YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCFoX81d3fNHrcUckyQdRzLQ iTunes & Apple TV: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…&i=1000421882228 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#…m6qmvqn4yqvivru74 iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Blood…Presents-30639274 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/55S2dpKYVqn…kESkWZigLNnEg1ugn Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/bloody-e…esents?refid=stp TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Bloody-Elbow-Presents-p1190843/ OverCast: overcast.fm/itunes984162015/bloody-elbow-presents Player FM: player.fm/series/bloody-elbow-presents ... whichever one happens to be your listening platform of choice. While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to Bloody Elbow Presents; that way you’ll always be the first to get all of BE’s daily MMA offerings. For previous episodes of the show, check out our playlists on all of our BE Presents channels.

Leslie Smith joins the show ahead of her Bellator 233 fight against Arlene Blencowe to chat with Fernanda about a variety of topics including fighters' rights, the future of Project Spearhead, her experience being cut from the UFC and facing a backlash online, getting involved with the Wimps 2 Warriors program, USADA as an unregulated governing body and how Nate Diaz has seemingly helped change things overnight, how the conversation about women in MMA has evolved over the years because of people like Shannon Knapp and Invicta FC, the way gender stereotypes can negatively impact both men and women, and much more.Get 40% off your yearly subscription to The Athletic by going to http://theathletic.com/wellactually

On this episode, we talk to MMA fighter and organizer Leslie Smith to discuss a topic near and dear to us—the rights of fighters. And what you will find is, discussing the rights of MMA fighters is really discussing the rights of workers in general. You can find Leslie Smith on Twitter: @LeslieSmith_GF and on Instagram: @lesliesmithmma You can find Project Spearhead at: http://www.projectspearhead.com Also on Twitter: @ProjSpearhead If you like the stuff we're putting out, support Southpaw on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/southpawpod You can find Southpaw on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @SouthpawPod You can also find Sam on Twitter and Instagram: @StuffFromSam

UFC light weight Kajan Johnson sits down to talk UFC, the issues of MMA, his Journey through it all as well as breaking down Project Spearhead and what it means for fight unionization.   Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. Leave your thoughts in the comments below, or join the ThinkSpace conversation in our communities on Facebook, and Instagram. Be sure to subscribe to ThinkSpace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.   Connect With ThinkSpace Connect with Joss on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jossbiggins/ Connect with ThinkSpace on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thinkspacepodcast View more episodes on OUR website |  https://www.thinkspacepodcast.com Learn more about Self Hired | https://www.selfhired.com   Subscribe to the ThinkSpace Podcast Newsletter, where we release first dibs on anything limited, and how we communicate with our podcast family.  Join the family: https://mailchi.mp/7b917f790b3a/jointhefamily

For what feels like forty days and forty nights, we have coasted through the galaxies. FINALLY, we got fights! And, frankly, we had so much to say, we put it into two episodes. We get into a little Project Spearhead. Discuss up-coming bangers. We might even discuss Conor Jr. You need content, we got you. Part 1 of 2. LATB prelims breakdown... 10, 9, 8, 7.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode Daniel talks about the new ESPN/UFC deal, Dana White fight rumors, and Project Spearhead. Also the UFC 224 Nunes vs Pennington fight card breakdown.

Leslie Smith joins Brendan in-studio to discuss her controversial release from the UFC, fighting for fighter's rights/pay and the next moves for Project Spearhead. Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 224, recaps GGG vs Martirosyan, previews Lomachenko vs Linares and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, answers fan questions and much more.

Leslie Smith joins Brendan in-studio to discuss her controversial release from the UFC, fighting for fighter's rights/pay and the next moves for Project Spearhead. Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 224, recaps GGG vs Martirosyan, previews Lomachenko vs Linares and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, answers fan questions and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional MMA fighter Leslie Smith (UFC/Bellator/Invicta) talks about her professional career, her recent issues with the UFC, and Project Spearhead, a nascent pro MMA fighters' union drive. Leslie Smith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeslieSmith_GFProject Spearhead: http://www.projectspearhead.com/

10 - No fights to pick this week, so here is a bonus podcast from aaron says what.....Listen as UFC fighter Leslie Smith and I talk about Project Spearhead and her efforts to form a union. In short, UFC fighters are treated like employees but are labeled as independent contractors - which means they don't get the benefits and pay an employee would. We also talk about how Strippers and Walmart employees have it better than UFC employees, address Jon Fitch's recent comments about Leslie's unionization efforts, Leslie getting kicked out of MMAFA, fighters not showing up at their contracted fight weight, stand up comedy, and more!What exactly is Project Spearhead? Project Spearhead is a vehicle to give the fighters in the UFC more power in negotiations, payments that are reflective of their worth and comprehensive medical insurance both during and after a fighter's career with the UFC.Read the article on MMASucka http://mmasucka.com/2018/03/01/leslie-smith-discusses-project-spearhead-ufc-unionization-efforts/Follow Leslie Smith on Twitter: @LeslieSmith_GF https://twitter.com/LeslieSmith_GFFollow Leslie Smith on Instagram: @LeslieSmithMMA https://www.instagram.com/lesliesmithmma/?hl=enFollow Project Spearhead on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProjSpearheadFor all things Project Spearhead please visit: www.projectspearhead.comHelp support the podcast by visiting www.aaronsayswhat.com and clicking on the affiliate links, subscribe to the podcasts and rate five stars, or just say hi and let me know what you think.Follow my Ragin' Al Iaquinta parody account: @IAQUINTAREALTY www.twitter.com/iaquintarealtyFollow my Dana White parody account: @DanaUnleashed www.twitter.com/danaunleashedOr follow my regular ol' Twitter account @aaronsayswhat1 www.twitter.com/aaronsayswhat1Follow the podcasts on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aaronsayswhat1/Join my Podcasting Made Simple Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1759962270999727/?ref=aymt_homepage_panelFor less than $6 a month host your very own podcast. Try any Spreaker plan FREE for 30-days: https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw‬

This week's Guests on the show include: - Michael Chiesa: 4:58 - Valentina Shevchenko: 21:18 - Randy Couture: 45:55 - Sean Sheehan: 1:09:18 - Should Arlovski have retired? Struve's Future: 1:11:35 - Sean O'Malley - are we on the hype train?: 1:17:24 - Brian Ortega's win, Edgar's Future: 1:24:34 - Is Cyborg vs Nunes right?: 1:36:13 - What's the deal with Conor McGregor?: 1:42:30 - Luke Rockhold vs Michael Bisping Trilogy: 1:52:42 - Randy Couture returns to Submission Radio to discuss his return in The Expendables 4, crazy stories from the set, training Demi Lovato and kicking her in the head, updates on the Ali Act being implemented in MMA, Leslie Smith's efforts with Project Spearhead, Conor McGregor's power in helping bring the Ali Act to MMA, Stipe Miocic as the heavyweight GOAT, how he matches up against Daniel Cormier and more! - Michael Chiesa makes his Submission Radio debut to discuss his upcoming fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 223, why Pettis is still dangerous, his plans to surpass Kevin Lee, seeing Ronda Rousey at WWE Elimination Chamber, why Ronda hasn't spoken about her losses, Conor McGregor being stripped of the belt and the lightweight division moving forward, James Vick's repeated callouts, training at the UFC Performance Institute and more! - Valentina Shevchenko returns to Submission Radio to discuss what's next for her at flyweight, Nicco Montano as current champ, her being too quiet and not promoting herself as a champion, returning to face Amanda Nunes again, Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes and if Nunes can win, her gun and weapon collection, the knife she got for her birthday and more!    

This week's Guests on the show include: - Michael Chiesa: 4:58 - Valentina Shevchenko: 21:18 - Randy Couture: 45:55 - Sean Sheehan: 1:09:18 - Should Arlovski have retired? Struve's Future: 1:11:35 - Sean O'Malley - are we on the hype train?: 1:17:24 - Brian Ortega's win, Edgar's Future: 1:24:34 - Is Cyborg vs Nunes right?: 1:36:13 - What's the deal with Conor McGregor?: 1:42:30 - Luke Rockhold vs Michael Bisping Trilogy: 1:52:42 - Randy Couture returns to Submission Radio to discuss his return in The Expendables 4, crazy stories from the set, training Demi Lovato and kicking her in the head, updates on the Ali Act being implemented in MMA, Leslie Smith's efforts with Project Spearhead, Conor McGregor's power in helping bring the Ali Act to MMA, Stipe Miocic as the heavyweight GOAT, how he matches up against Daniel Cormier and more! - Michael Chiesa makes his Submission Radio debut to discuss his upcoming fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 223, why Pettis is still dangerous, his plans to surpass Kevin Lee, seeing Ronda Rousey at WWE Elimination Chamber, why Ronda hasn't spoken about her losses, Conor McGregor being stripped of the belt and the lightweight division moving forward, James Vick's repeated callouts, training at the UFC Performance Institute and more! - Valentina Shevchenko returns to Submission Radio to discuss what's next for her at flyweight, Nicco Montano as current champ, her being too quiet and not promoting herself as a champion, returning to face Amanda Nunes again, Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes and if Nunes can win, her gun and weapon collection, the knife she got for her birthday and more!    

This week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Michael Chiesa: 4:58 - Valentina Shevchenko: 21:18 - Randy Couture: 45:55 - Sean Sheehan: 1:09:18 - Should Arlovski have retired? Struve's Future: 1:11:35 - Sean O'Malley - are we on the hype train?: 1:17:24 - Brian Ortega's win, Edgar's Future: 1:24:34 - Is Cyborg vs Nunes right?: 1:36:13 - What's the deal with Conor McGregor?: 1:42:30 - Luke Rockhold vs Michael Bisping Trilogy: 1:52:42 - Randy Couture returns to Submission Radio to discuss his return in The Expendables 4, crazy stories from the set, training Demi Lovato and kicking her in the head, updates on the Ali Act being implemented in MMA, Leslie Smith's efforts with Project Spearhead, Conor McGregor's power in helping bring the Ali Act to MMA, Stipe Miocic as the heavyweight GOAT, how he matches up against Daniel Cormier and more! - Michael Chiesa makes his Submission Radio debut to discuss his upcoming fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 223, why Pettis is still dangerous, his plans to surpass Kevin Lee, seeing Ronda Rousey at WWE Elimination Chamber, why Ronda hasn't spoken about her losses, Conor McGregor being stripped of the belt and the lightweight division moving forward, James Vick's repeated callouts, training at the UFC Performance Institute and more! - Valentina Shevchenko returns to Submission Radio to discuss what's next for her at flyweight, Nicco Montano as current champ, her being too quiet and not promoting herself as a champion, returning to face Amanda Nunes again, Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes and if Nunes can win, her gun and weapon collection, the knife she got for her birthday and more!

This week hosts Kacper Rosolowski and Denis Shkuratov have on the show: - Michael Chiesa: 4:58 - Valentina Shevchenko: 21:18 - Randy Couture: 45:55 - Sean Sheehan: 1:09:18 - Should Arlovski have retired? Struve's Future: 1:11:35 - Sean O'Malley - are we on the hype train?: 1:17:24 - Brian Ortega's win, Edgar's Future: 1:24:34 - Is Cyborg vs Nunes right?: 1:36:13 - What's the deal with Conor McGregor?: 1:42:30 - Luke Rockhold vs Michael Bisping Trilogy: 1:52:42 - Randy Couture returns to Submission Radio to discuss his return in The Expendables 4, crazy stories from the set, training Demi Lovato and kicking her in the head, updates on the Ali Act being implemented in MMA, Leslie Smith's efforts with Project Spearhead, Conor McGregor's power in helping bring the Ali Act to MMA, Stipe Miocic as the heavyweight GOAT, how he matches up against Daniel Cormier and more! - Michael Chiesa makes his Submission Radio debut to discuss his upcoming fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 223, why Pettis is still dangerous, his plans to surpass Kevin Lee, seeing Ronda Rousey at WWE Elimination Chamber, why Ronda hasn't spoken about her losses, Conor McGregor being stripped of the belt and the lightweight division moving forward, James Vick's repeated callouts, training at the UFC Performance Institute and more! - Valentina Shevchenko returns to Submission Radio to discuss what's next for her at flyweight, Nicco Montano as current champ, her being too quiet and not promoting herself as a champion, returning to face Amanda Nunes again, Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes and if Nunes can win, her gun and weapon collection, the knife she got for her birthday and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recap of Jon Jones California State Athletic Comission hearing An overview of where the UFC stands with TV rights negotiations Is Brock Lesnar going to fight in the UFC this year?Why can't MMA fouls/penalties be officiated and covered like a real sport? An overview of Project Spearhead and some of the changes potentially coming to MMA

159 - Listen as UFC fighter Leslie Smith and I talk about Project Spearhead and her efforts to form a union. In short, UFC fighters are treated like employees but are labeled as independent contractors - which means they don't get the benefits and pay an employee would. We also talk about how Strippers and Walmart employees have it better than UFC employees, address Jon Fitch's recent comments about Leslie's unionization efforts, Leslie getting kicked out of MMAFA, fighters not showing up at their contracted fight weight, stand up comedy, and more! What exactly is Project Spearhead? Project Spearhead is a vehicle to give the fighters in the UFC more power in negotiations, payments that are reflective of their worth and comprehensive medical insurance both during and after a fighter's career with the UFC. Read the article on MMASucka http://mmasucka.com/2018/03/01/leslie-smith-discusses-project-spearhead-ufc-unionization-efforts/ Follow Leslie Smith on Twitter: @LeslieSmith_GF https://twitter.com/LeslieSmith_GF Follow Leslie Smith on Instagram: @LeslieSmithMMA https://www.instagram.com/lesliesmithmma/?hl=en Follow Project Spearhead on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProjSpearhead For all things Project Spearhead please visit: www.projectspearhead.com Help support the podcast by visiting www.aaronsayswhat.com and clicking on the affiliate links, or just say hi and let me know what you think. Follow my Ragin' Al Iaquinta parody account: @IAQUINTAREALTY www.twitter.com/iaquintarealty Follow my Dana White parody account: @DanaUnleashed www.twitter.com/danaunleashed Or follow my regular ol' Twitter account @aaronsayswhat1 www.twitter.com/aaronsayswhat1 Follow the podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aaronsayswhat1/ Join my Podcasting Made Simple Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1759962270999727/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel For less than $6 a month host your very own podcast. Try any Spreaker plan FREE for 30-days: https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw‬

The UFC returns to the Fox Network this Saturday night for UFC On Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens, a fight card that looks to be high in action, and likely low in ratings. In the first half of this week's episode we preview the entire card, including the main event between new Featherweight contender Josh Emmett, and the always dangerous Jeremy Stephens. In the second half of this week's show we discuss the results of last weekend's UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros, Bellator 194, Will Brooks' signing with The Professional Fighters League, and Leslie Smith's Project Spearhead. Hosted by Steve Jeffery, David Abraham and Greg Persson.  Listen to us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, MMASucka.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, find @SteveJeffery on Twitter, or just email us.

The MMA Minute | #UFCAustin #UFC223 #UFCBrooklyn #UFCAustin • Tim Boetsch will fight Shoeface Antonio Carlos Jr at UFC on Fox 29 in Glendale, Arizona. • Pam will be happy to hear that Artem Lobov will fight Alex Caceres at UFC 223 in Brooklyn. • Jessica Aguilar is off UFC Fight Night 126 in Austin as her opponent Livinha Souza has a hand injury. • And yet another attempt at forming a fighter union as Leslie Smith launches the Project Spearhead website last Friday.