ballersandbrawlers's podcast: Recent Episodes
Deron Williams, Sean O'Connell, Johnny Riche
A look at the world of combat sports through the eyes of:
Deron Williams- multiple-time NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, Jiu Jitsu practitioner and Fortis MMA gym owner
Sean O'Connell- UFC veteran, viral "weigh-in" sensation, sports-talk radio professional, author, foodie, dinosaur enthusiast, wannabe Renaissance man
Johnny Riche- Former MMA fighter, promoter extraordinaire, TV stuntman, Rockwell Time executive, and general good time.
Deron, OC and Johnny chop it up about the Pro Fighters League tournament, Johnny turning 40, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Debate.
Veteran NFL Punter Steve Weatherford joins the Ballers and Brawlers to talk about the good ol' days with Deron Williams, the role of sports in politics, family, and being named the fittest man in the NFL... as a punter....
March Madness Edition!!!
Kansas assistant Basketball Coach Jerrance Howard joins the show to talk tournament. Deron shares college hoop stories, and HOF coach Bill Self pops on for a surprise visit.
The Ballers and Brawlers discuss Winter Olympics, exploiting loopholes, UFC Austin, and the NBA All-Star Game
The Ballers and Brawlers crew debates which championship is hardest to win in sports, makes Super Bowl picks, and catches up with UFC flyweight Jessica "Evil" Eye to discuss fighting in the proper weight class, the future of Strong Style gym, and more.
The Ballers and Brawlers talk just about everything with comedian, actor, podcaster, provocateur Michael Rapaport. It starts awkwardly, with Johnny trying to explain how and why he put his bare hand through a glass window...
Deron Williams gives a tutorial on how to survive a Ballistic Missile attack, Johnny punches through windows, and OC is in love.
Also, Victor Cruz talks his transition out of football, playoffs, and WHAT IS A CATCH IN THE NFL?!!!
Diesel Dave of the hit Discovery Channel show "Diesel Brothers" joins the Ballers and Brawlers. The fellas talk rags-to-riches success, bathroom selfies, building bad-ass trucks, and Dave's distinct sense of style.
Houston Texans Rookie Sensation DeShaun Watson joins the Ballers and Brawlers to talk injury recovery, life, music, coaches, and the few things he's actually NOT good at.
The Ballers and Brawlers react to UFC 218, GSP vacating his MW belt, and discuss bullying in the wake of the Keaton Jones viral video.
The Ballers and Brawlers are joined by NBA vet (and former DWill teammate) Ronnie Price. Two Ballers take us back through some hilarious locker room stories, and talk about punting injuries... wait what?...
The Ballers and Brawlers discuss what's next for Michael Bisping after a knockout loss in Shanghai and make their picks for UFC 218. Reminder: Deron was 0-11 on his 217 picks...
The Ballers and Brawlers react to UFC Norfolk, and Johnny spends 30 mins trying to justify Conor McGregor's Bellator antics.
The Ballers and Brawlers recap an amazing night of fights from UFC 217 and ponder what's next for GSP, Bisping, Joanna, and the other major players from the Madison Square Garden card. Also, Deron explains his "perfect" night of picks.
The Ballers and Brawlers take and in-depth look at UFC 217. D-Will, Johnny, and OC make their fight picks agree to a high-stakes bet that puts Deron's nicest ride up for grabs! (Sort of)
OC gets long-winded. Johnny gets loud. Deron ignores both of them. Just another day in the life of the Ballers and Brawlers. The fellas react to the massive Darren Till upset and take a look ahead at UFC Sao Paolo and UFC217.
UFC Welterweight contender Court McGee joins Ballers and Brawlers to talk family, fishing, and holding a win over a current UFC belt-holder.
The Ballers and Brawlers are joined by rising NBA talent and current Philly 76er Justin Anderson.
Deron claims credit for all of Justin's accomplishments, and the fellas talk hoops, fights, and where to draw the line with adventurous eating.
BONUS CONTENT The Ballers and Brawlers talk convoluted UFC title pictures, Daniel Cormier's next fight, preview UFC 216, and admit their guilty pleasure TV shows
Ballers and Brawlers return with middleweight pro boxing title challenger Willie Monroe Jr. The former champ talks everything from getting punched in the junk at weigh-ins to race relations.
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The Ballers and Brawlers discuss their "happy places" whatever that means...
Ballers and Brawlers squashes the beef between Deron and his Cleveland teammate, 17-year-NBA-Veteran and fellow podcaster Richard Jefferson. Deron, Johnny, and OC reveal their individual kryptonites and speculate on how many people will tune in for GGG vs Canelo.
PGA Golfer Tony Finau joins the Ballers and Brawlers Podcast to talk golf, fights, cultural trail-blazing, and being a better dunker than D-Will...
Ballers and Brawlers talk Jon Jones' positive steroid test, Mayweather/McGregor and catch up with Fortis MMA Head Coach Sayif Saud on his team's hugely successful run on Dana White's Contender Series.
Veteran, Black Rifle Coffee CEO, Insta-celebrity and author Mat Best joins the program to debate a range of topics including the pros and cons of performance enhancing drugs for military operators and pro athletes.
An outside-the-box conversation with the one and only TankMachine featuring discussion ranging from the pitfalls of fame to Tank's time campaigning with the Trumps.
An in-depth discussion about fights and life with 2x TUF alum and UFC veteran Ramsey Nijem
Johnny claims Robocop is a top-3 movie of all time.
D-Will promises his mom a swimming pool
OC plans to leave it all behind and run the rapids of America's rivers.
Frankie Edgar joins Ballers and Brawlers to talk everything from dodgeball to a potential title fight in Hawaii.
The fellas breakdown UFC 214 and its aftermath.
Ballers and Brawlers breakdown of UFC Long Island Results, Deron makes his debut as UFC "cornerman", and a look ahead at UFC 214: Jones vs Cormier 2