The Casual Fan: Recent Episodes
Shane Tully & David Murray
The word 'casual' has emerged as an insult of sorts in the sporting world, particularly in the world of MMA. We take a different view, as we believe that casual fans make sports as big as they are. So in this podcast we give analysis of the world of MMA, boxing, (and a host of other eclectic topics) through the lens of a casual fans' perspective.
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This episode marks the first in a new series titled "3rd Chair". The premise of this series is to discuss the latest news in MMA & Boxing with a guest on each 3rd Chair episode. In this episode we are joined by Tony Keating to discuss recent UFC events, including Kamaru Usmans dominant performance, Charles Oliveira winning lightweight gold, Jake Pauls recent victory and the potential cancellation of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury.
Episode 10 of 'The Casual Fan Podcast' previews a packed UFC schedule in March with 3 upcoming title fights on UFC 259 headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Jan Blachowicz. Also discussed is the return of Leon Edwards and the place of steroids in MMA.
The worlds' of influencers and combat sports have become increasingly intertwined. On this episode of 'The Casual Fan Podcast' we brought in our resident 'influencer' in rapper, tiktoker and all round entertainer Jay Ronic to discuss the implications to both words'.
Episode 8 of ‘The Casual Fan Podcast’ recaps the recent Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier fight and what is next for both men. Also discussed is the Dan Hooker vs Michael Chandler result and the rest of the UFC 257 card.
Episode 7 kicks off 2021 of ‘The Casual Fan Podcast’. We discuss Max Holloway’s recent performance, UFC 257 including Conor McGregor’s return and who we think will be the champion in each division by the end of 2021.
Episode 6 of 'The Casual Fan Podcast' welcomes our first guest - Tony Keating. We discuss Tony's first fight, why he started MMA and the training involved. Additionally upcoming UFC fights are discussed.
Episode 5 of ‘The Casual Fan Podcast' is the inaugural Episode of the 'Fantasy Fights' Series where we breakdown fans dream fights. Episode 1 of this series includes: Khamzat Chimaev vs Kamaru Usman, Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic & Darren Till vs Nick Diaz.
Episode 4 of 'The Casual Fan Podcast' delves into who will be the next UFC Lightweight Champion, a potential Lightweight tournament and if Khabib will return.
Traditionally, the Heavyweight champion of the world has been given the moniker ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’. In Episode 3 of ‘The Casual Fan Podcast’ we discuss the landscape of the Heavyweight division and the possibility of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2021.
Episode 2 of ‘The Casual Fan Podcast’ discusses Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier 2 being confirmed for UFC 257 and the stylistic matchup it entails. Other topics debated are the Tony Ferguson vs Charles Oliveira booking, the future of the lightweight division, further matchup’s at UFC 257 and the possibility of fans returning to MMA events.
The inaugural episode of 'The Casual Fan Podcast' delves into the long pondered question of who is the greatest MMA fighter of all time and also our thoughts on the current pound for pound list. All of this is discussed through the lens of a 'casuals' perspective.