Join Fernanda as she sprays down the showers, wipes down the ring and shuts off the lights one last time. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Leave the show a touching eulogy!) And hey, get in touch if you want...

Investigative journalist Karim Zidan joins Fernanda to discuss his groundbreaking and dangerous work in the field of MMA, growing up in Egypt under martial law, the fetishization of trauma, doom scrolling, his former life as a DJ, pride vs. patriotism, and a lot more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel...

Tenured MMA writer/podcaster Chuck Mindenhall takes to Best Camp and breaks his silence for an extremely candid conversation covering his history as a writer, the various outlets he's written for, his current podcasting and literary initiatives, the difference between a news article and a column, where the responsibility lies in communicating said difference, and a whole lot more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on...

Fernanda and Booboo are back from their European vacation for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from Jim Miller's status as a human air fryer, to Bolsonaro's cursed presidency. Also Conor McGregor might have punched an Italian DJ shortly after baptizing his child at the Vatican? Stick around until the end for a micro-review of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and Fernanda's surprisingly convincing American Valley Girl accent. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We...

Fernanda recites an incantation while exploring ancient ruins and inadvertently swaps bodies with her producer, Jordan. Can they reverse the curse in time to save Fernanda's marriage and Jordan's career?! In the meantime, we revisit a classic interview with one of MMA's brightest stars, Megan Olivi, where she and Fernanda discuss Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more. More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network...

It's our 50th episode (for the second time!) and to celebrate Fernanda and Booboo watched 1994's Double Dragon, starring Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano and Robert Patrick. In addition to sharing their own thoughts on the film's successes and failures, Fernanda also prepared a selection of particularly potent user reviews from across the internet for your enjoyment. Please be advised, this episode does contain the phrase "spinach enema." More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network...

Tim Bissell, editor and deputy site manager at Bloody Elbow, regales Fernanda with stories of faking reality television for the Canadian market, his transition out of TV and into MMA journalism, how he came to interview the brother of a terrorist, tracking down the "JUST BLEED" guy, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets...

To celebrate our 50th episode (if you do the math a certain way), Fernanda is joined by the voice of WWE Monday Night Raw himself, Jimmy Smith. Smith is also an accomplished MMA fighter, the host of ESPN's UFC Fight Camp and Sirius XM's Unlocking the Cage, in addition to being a super nice (and extremely busy) guy. Together, he and Fernanda discuss spending three or more hours on air every day of the week, the blurry ethics of using fighters as commentators, teaching 7th grade math and summer...

Fernanda rides solo for an introspective update on life, happiness, and the pursuit of podcasting in 2021. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with us live.) Rate and review our show (Please show us your support with a rating or review!) Learn more about your ad choices....

Local husband Rodrigo del Campo (aka Booboo) joins Fernanda to discuss recent Contender Series developments, Fernanda's new endeavor to get swole, Paddy Pimblett's recent TKO/s****y Twitter opinions, the everlasting illegal move debate, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams...

MMA analyst extraordinaire Dan Tom returns as the first person reckless enough to talk to Fernanda twice. The reunited pair discuss how the world has changed since Dan's appearance last November, including the precipitous rise in anti-Asian hate crime across North America, the blowback Dan received for daring to discuss such issues on social media, the various sexual abuse allegations that have arisen throughout MMA and in other martial arts spaces, and how much better the world would be if...

Fernanda is joined by prolific MMA journalist Petesy Carroll (The Ringer, MMA On Point, everywhere else) to discuss Jared Cannonier's empty bank account, Jake Paul's obviously receding hairline, Conor McGregor's waning popularity in Ireland, feeling guilty over not working yourself to death, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a...

Juice Jackson of Friendly Sparring Podcast joins Fernanda to discuss MMA podcasting life, Doja Cat and the dangers of edibles, getting ice-cream with Gegard Mousasi, how seeing a guy's leg snap off can affect your concentration, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out...

Zane Simon, Associate Editor for Bloody Elbow and host of the MMA Vivisection, joins Fernanda to discuss Ciryl Gane's interim championship victory at UFC 265, Zane's process for fight analysis, the average lifespan of an MMA fan, becoming (mildly) indispensable at your job, Joe Rogan's "commentary," MMA's ongoing problem with bro science, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk...

Combat sports photographer Esther Lin joins Fernanda to discuss life as a photog in the pandemic, working for yourself vs. working on assignment, MMA FOMO, the benefits of distance from the MMA industry, whether someone can become a star outside of the UFC, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very...

Combat sports regulatory lawyer Erik Magraken joins Fernanda for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of MMA and the legal system, how sexism may lead to more brain injuries in women's boxing than in men's, the obstacles facing fighters who want to unionize, Texas regulators, being a good corner and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also...

Fernanda and Booboo are back from a glamorous Las Vegas vacation and ready to discuss the return of Misha Tate, the Makhachev conundrum, TJ Dillashaw's upcoming return from his two-year doping suspension, and more. (Did we mention get f*****g vaccinated?) Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live...

UFC journalist and all-around positive influence E. Spencer Kyte joins Fernanda to discuss Conor McGregor's tired act, MMA's intolerance of sore losers, seeking validation through work, and much more. [Note: Technical difficulties lead to the loss of our guest audio for this week, so we had to use the backup. As a result, things are a little noisier than usual. Pardon our dust!] More from Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on...

Reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon "The Assassin Baby" Moreno talks to Fernanda about dealing with his new-found fame, the dawning era of nice guys in the UFC, maintaining his motivation after winning the belt, LEGOs, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out with...

Fernanda answers YOUR questions about everything even halfway related to MMA, including her pick for the next Brazilian champion of the UFC, whether Kurt Russell is an underrated action star, how best to annoy her new husband, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out...

Broadcaster, MMA commentator, actress, and fitness professional Phoenix Carnevale joins Fernanda to talk about her history in martial arts, the challenge of getting a short interview right, being a woman in the MMA industry, and a lot more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang...

Fernanda and Booboo (aka Rodrigo Del Campo) talk their way through Embattled, a 2020 MMA film directed by Nick Sarkisov that stars Stephen Dorff as one of the worst human beings ever to claw their way out of a screenplay. Strong content warning for detailed descriptions of domestic violence and abuse. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a...

Artist and author of The Fine Art of Violence Volume 2 Chris Rini joins Fernanda his life as a bookkeeper, the UFC's inability to promote its fighters, the tortured soul of the author, how unionization efforts are stymied by unlivable wages, and more. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live...

Gabriel Gonzalez, host of MMA Daily and Lead Correspondent at Cageside Press, joins Fernanda for a tour through heartbreak, disappointment, and loss (of varying degrees of seriousness) by listing their Top 5 MMA Heartbreaks of All Time. Fanbyte Podcast Network (We do other podcasts too!) Follow us on Twitter (Yell at us on Twitter in good ways.) Talk to us on Discord (Talk to us and our loving community. Also we have a pets channel that is very good.) Twitch Live Streams (Hang out...