Welcome back to another episode of Champ and The Tramp! This one goes everywhere — from parenting and phones to AI conspiracies, movies, sports, wrestling, and some wild entertainment debates.Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews dive into whether smartphones are changing the next generation, strange theories surrounding presidents and history, the evolution of AI, and some fun movie discussions. The guys also break down the latest MVP card, Netflix numbers, Colby Covington stepping into wrestling, and Frankie opens up about the losses that hit him the hardest during his fighting career.Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!00:00:00 Trailer00:01:40 Disclaimer00:01:53 Carnivor00:02:22 Did We Ruin Our Kids With Phones00:17:31 AI In The 60s And The Y Files00:20:19 Presidents And The Royal Bloodline00:21:36 Who Towed The Moon Here00:26:08 If You Made A Movie00:28:49 What Counts As An Action Movie00:35:25 Elliot Page Playing Achilles00:38:03 Breaking Down The MVP Card00:42:55 The Netflix Numbers Game00:45:00 Colby Covington Goes Wrestling00:51:11 Frankie On The Losses That Hurt

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk UFC 318 fallout — Sean Brady dominating Buckley, the Strickland-Hazmat scale controversy, Ryan Cafaro's wild comeback in Japan, and the Van vs. Tesoro war that had Frankie second-guessing the stoppage. Frankie breaks down his upcoming wrestling match with Merab Dvalishvili, why he said yes, and how he's training different this camp. Then it gets unhinged — rapid fire questions, chimpanzee vs. Pereira, Biggie vs. Jon Jones, plastic in your fruit, and the hardest Roger ever got cracked at a bar. Real, raw, no filter.Chapters:00:00 Disclaimer00:13 Carnivor01:48 UFC 318 Recap03:28 Sabatini & Sean Brady Dominate Buckley05:09 Van vs. Tesoro War06:13 Ryan Cafaro's Japan Comeback08:12 Hazmat vs. Strickland Breakdown12:14 The Scale Controversy14:26 Was Brady's Fight Fixed?15:32 Frankie vs. Merab Wrestling Match18:21 Has Frankie Ever Ducked a Fight?20:22 Strickland's Trash Talk Game23:22 Masculinity in America Today24:28 Plastic in Your Fruit26:30 Buying Half a Cow & Hunting Talk30:31 Frankie's RAF Wrestling Prep31:08 When Does The Student Become The Teacher?33:21 Rapid Fire Questions35:31 Biggie vs. Jon Jones37:12 Vegan or No Sex For A Year39:11 Best Athletes Of All Time50:39 Loyalty in Sports vs. Country55:59 Roger Gets Cracked at the Surf ClubFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk shop with local stud John "Body Shot" Leonardo, the 13-1-1 super bantamweight from Jersey gearing up for a hometown war on June 13th at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. John breaks down how he linked up with Frankie for the bare knuckle camp, what it's like being trained by his father, and the brutal weight cut that left him passed out in his bedroom hours before a main event. The guys swap war stories on cutting weight, raising fighters, getting sued for fights that never happened, and why boxing punishes the brain harder than MMA ever could. Plus the Gotti love, the Holyfield meet-cute, and a Margarito plaster-of-Paris flashback you forgot you remembered.

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

00:13 Carnivor

00:41 Intro

01:18 John "Body Shot" Leonardo Joins the Show

03:10 Body Shots Are a Different Animal

04:25 Linking Up With Frankie for the Bare Knuckle Camp

06:14 Margarito and the Plaster of Paris Gloves

07:39 Pros and Cons of Being Trained by Your Father

09:51 Caring Too Much About Your Kid Can Hurt Them

12:46 Frankie Gets Sued for a Fight That Never Happened

15:22 Kicked Off the Wrestling Team for Bad Grades

15:57 The Diner Spit That Turned Into Manslaughter

16:52 John's Top 3 Boxers and Meeting Holyfield

18:42 Matt Serra Was the Coolest Champ

19:53 Why Most Wrestlers Quit the Second They Get Cracked

23:15 A Day in the Life of a Working Pro Boxer

29:23 Frankie Almost Became a Cop and a Plumber

32:03 The Skipping Test That Tells You How Old You Really Are

33:18 Johnny Buchanan, the Multi-Talented Freak

34:34 The Scouting Report on the June 13th Opponent

39:15 Frankie's Road Rage Problem

40:06 Mark's Dry Fasting Theory

42:08 Why Boxing Weight Classes Hit Different Than MMA

46:10 Kayla Harrison Looked Like a Skeleton

47:36 The Time John Passed Out on Fight Week

50:27 The Sauna vs the Bathtub Debate

52:28 The Buddy Who Drank Sink Water at Night

53:29 Tino's First Real Weight Cut

54:27 Wrestling Boys vs Wrestling Girls

56:46 Why Boxing Punishes the Brain Worse

57:30 Ray Mercer Quit a Kickboxing Match Mid Fight

58:29 Sparring Frankie at 44 and 170 Pounds Shredded

59:39 Where to Follow John and Get Tickets

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with TUF Season 12 winner Jonathan Brookins about walking away from the UFC to live out of a backpack across India, Montreal, and now Costa Rica. He opens up about losing his siblings, finding faith, and the price of chasing passion over paychecks. From beating Michael Johnson to getting pulled from a Masvidal-era bare knuckle card at the last minute, Jonathan's story hits different. The guys also break down the sorry state of rival promotions and why MVP might not last.

Chapters:

0:00 Disclaimer

0:13 Carnivor

1:18 Ultimate Fighter Winner Jonathan Brookins Joins The Show

2:15 Living Around The World After Retirement

6:43 Getting Into MMA Through Crazy Horse Charles Bennett

9:11 Wanderlei vs Crazy Horse Backstage Chaos

9:38 Losing His Brothers And Sister

14:37 Training With GSP On The Ultimate Fighter

15:01 Would You Tell A Young Fighter To Go Pro

18:14 Running A School And Staying A Fan Of The Sport

19:16 MVP Promotion Just Like Affliction Back In The Day

20:10 Global Fight League Getting Paid To Do Nothing

20:30 Coming Out Of Retirement And Cutting 30 Pounds

23:35 Masvidal Pulled The Plug Last Minute On His Bare Knuckle Fight

25:26 Learning To Surf In Costa Rica With No Experience

29:00 Getting Spiritual With Age And Raising Kids

33:00 How The Podcast Actually Started

37:53 No Regrets And The Butterfly Effect

40:50 Why Kids Need The Lows To Feel The Highs

43:18 Roger Says He's Gonna Learn To Surf

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with BKFC light heavyweight Cody "The Knucklemaniac" Vidal about his 5-round war with David Simpson that ripped his septum clean out the socket, why he skipped the hospital, and how hypnotherapy pulled him out of a dark spot 30 years in the making. Cody gets into his wild training resume with Johnny Hendricks, Kamaru Usman, Sean Strickland, Fabricio Werdum and the King's MMA crew, plus the mental game that took him from suicidal to stacking wins. He breaks down why he thinks BKFC is a satanic ritual he's flipping on its head, how government means "mind control," and why he'd fight Lorenzo Hunt for free. Plus his May 22nd showdown with Jomi Esco in Palm Desert and why the world is asleep at the wheel.

Chapters:

0:00 Disclaimer

0:30 Carnivor

2:22 The Knucklemaniac Cody Vidal joins the show

2:45 Ripping his septum out vs David Simpson

5:22 Training with Hendricks, Usman, Strickland, Werdum

7:37 If fighting didn't save him, he'd be in prison

8:45 Hypnotherapy explained — government means mind control

13:00 Sam Alvey, Khalil Rountree and killing anxiety in 2 sessions

19:18 Gordon Ryan, men in the 50s, and the suicide rate

23:16 BKFC is a satanic ritual — and Cody's flipping it

30:04 Seeing Mother Mary and baby Jesus at 11 years old

32:39 Emmanuel Newton, Khabib, and being celibate for 4 months

37:07 Epstein, Catholic abuse, and strong men standing up

39:36 May 22nd vs Jomi Esco in Palm Desert

40:37 Why the world is hypnotized — tell-a-vision programming

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk DoorDash drama, a $2,400 E-ZPass nightmare, and why the system is rigged against you. They break down the latest UFC fights, Bryce Mitchell, Joe Pyfer’s demons, and what it really takes to come back after losses. The episode wraps with a raw conversation about faith, taking L’s in life, and why God’s making a comeback.Chapters:00:00:00 - Disclaimer00:00:13 - Carnivore00:01:37 - DoorDash Order Gone Wrong00:09:12 - E-ZPass Nightmare00:13:32 - UFC Fight Breakdown00:15:12 - Joe Pyfer & Mental Health in Fighting00:17:49 - Bryce Mitchell & Handling Losses00:27:17 - Europe Trip Plans00:29:23 - Pickpockets & Sketchy Places Worldwide00:38:39 - Club Scene & Raves00:42:17 - Christian Music & Faith Resurgence00:46:11 - Taking L’s & Keeping the Monster at BayFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk stand-up comedy, women in the game, and whether Nikki Glaser is really at the top. Frankie opens up about his son dominating on the wrestling mat, and the boys go rapid-fire on zombie apocalypses, fan encounters gone wrong, and who Roger would cast to play him in his life movie. They also get into the White House card, Jon Jones's money situation, UFC drug testing, Steve-O's tattoo controversy, and a whole lot more. Episode 312 is loose, unfiltered, and exactly what you need.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Disclaimer

00:00:13 - Carnivor

00:01:37 - Ep. 312 Kicks Off

00:07:00 - White House Card / PFL Talk

00:09:13 - Chandler, Conor and the Next Big Fight

00:11:44 - Stress, Training and Frankie's Son Wrestles

00:15:17 - Rapid Fire Questions

00:25:34 - Chappell Roan Controversy / Rude Celebrities

00:27:08 - Fan Encounters and Famous People in the Wild

00:30:19 - Jon Jones, UFC Pay and Drug Testing

00:33:17 - Weed in the Gym / Marijuana and Performance

00:34:55 - Steve-O's Tattoo Situation

00:36;40 - Grammys, Oscars and Celebrity Culture

00:38:29 - Outro

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk injuries, recovery, and what it actually takes to avoid going under the knife with Mike and Bill from Alliance Orthopedics. Frankie opens up about his back issues and how he’s managed to dodge surgery, while Roger gets his busted hand assessed on the spot. Alliance breaks down everything from PRP injections to robotic surgery to their brand new Toms River location opening this summer. If you’re banged up and tired of waiting six weeks just to get an MRI, this one’s for you.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Disclaimer

00:00:13 - Carnivore

00:01:37 - Welcome Mike and Bill from Alliance Orthopedics

00:02:05 - What Alliance Orthopedics Does and Where They’re Located

00:04:50 - Avoiding Surgery vs. When You Actually Need It

00:07:48 - The Traction Machine and What Makes Alliance Different

00:12:04 - Most Common Injuries They Treat

00:13:15 - PRP Injections, Cartilage Shots and the Future of Medicine

00:13:57 - Robotic Surgery and Precision

00:14:41 - Imaging On Site and Insurance Nightmares

00:17:51 - Frankie and Roger Talk Their Own Back Surgeries

00:19:19 - Movement Is Medicine and Core Strength

00:19:55 - The AlterG Machine and Custom Orthotics

00:21:14 - Pre and Post Operative Care Under One Roof

00:22:18 - Roger Gets His Hand Checked Out Live

00:25:22 - New Toms River Location Opening This Summer

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk mushrooms, microdosing, and whether Roger will ever actually blast off, then shift gears into the Iran war, Epstein files, and why nobody's doing anything about any of it. Frankie breaks down Jon Jones being infamous vs. famous, the guys debate Logan Paul vs. Tom Brady in an all-around athlete showdown, and cap it off talking Holloway vs. Oliveira and who's still a dog on the bone. No guests, no filter — just the guys going in.Chapters:00:00:01 - Disclaimer00:00:13 - Carnivore00:01:00 - Intro00:01:37 - Mushrooms, Psychedelics & Roger Never Blasting Off00:11:45 - Iran War & Nobody Knows What's Real00:17:13 - Epstein Files & The Vaccine Rabbit Hole00:21:14 - America, Rome & Who We Have Left00:27:26 - Canada Talk & Border Stories00:33:30 - Alex Pereira, Jon Jones & The Aspinall Situation00:35:28 - Famous vs. Infamous — Tyson, Ali, Jones00:39:05 - Holloway vs. Oliveira & The BMF Belt00:41:33 - Logan Paul vs. Tom Brady — Who's The Better AthleteFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk CTE, testosterone, and the real effects of getting cracked in the head for a living — then they break down the Sean Strickland backlash and expose what’s really going on behind the outrage. From rigged fight rumors to Pacquiao vs. Mayweather running it back, Ronda vs. Gina, Olympic chaos, and Jersey politics — nothing’s off limits. This one gets spicy.

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

00:13 Carnivor

01:00 Show Intro

01:37 CTE & Testosterone Talk

06:07 Raising Tough Kids

06:21 Wrestling State Finals

07:58 Olympics Recap

09:08 Michael Phelps & Olympic Records

11:15 Sex Before Fights Debate

12:01 Strickland Controversy

15:03 Rigged Fight Rumors

17:00 Trump Women’s Hockey Comment

18:05 Hockey Tragedy Discussion

21:58 Balloon Boy Throwback

23:12 Lakewood Controversy

30:12 Pacquiao vs Mayweather Rematch

31:30 Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano

35:23 Sage Northcutt Talk

35:54 Michael Jordan & NASCAR

39:31 Bo Jackson vs Deion Sanders

42:29 Weight Cutting Horror Stories

43:07 Brutal Winter & Climate Debate

48:39 Wrap Up

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