On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with Harley Flanagan about surviving chaos, street violence, PTSD, and how jiu-jitsu and music saved his life. From the raw days of the Underground Combat League to getting clean after UFC 2 inspired him, Harley opens up about trauma, fatherhood, fighting demons, and finding peace at 59. This one’s heavy, honest, and real — no filters. Watch his documentary Wired For Chaos and buckle up.

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

00:13 Carnivor

01:21 Show Start

01:26 Harley Flanagan Joins the Show

02:21 First Riot at 13 in Ireland

03:34 Underground Combat League Stories

08:07 Getting Clean & UFC 2 Inspiration

10:11 Walking into Renzo’s Academy

16:17 Anger, Dopamine & Therapy Breakthrough

22:26 YouTube Setup & Street Altercation with His Son

31:20 Fight or Flight in Today’s World

40:26 PTSD Realization & Jocko’s Advice

42:56 Webster Hall Stabbing

46:26 Childhood Trauma & Violence

49:02 Wired For Chaos Documentary

50:58 Touring 600 Shows & Life at 59

54:21 Adrenaline of Performing vs Fight Night

57:19 Why the Film Connects With Everyone

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk UFC’s new Paramount era, massive viewership numbers, bonus money doubling, and whether the product is actually getting better. They break down Volk, Ilia, Holloway, Gaethje vs Paddy, and what really matters when judging all-time greats. Then it goes off the rails into movies, Epstein files, politics, free speech, and why nobody trusts anything anymore. Pure Champ & Tramp chaos.Chapters:00:00 – Disclaimer00:13 – Carnivor01:45 – UFC on Paramount: Ads, Walkouts & Viewership04:10 – Bonuses Doubled & Fight of the Night Talk05:28 – Volkanovski, Aldo & Featherweight GOAT Debate08:18 – Ilia Topuria, Power vs Skill12:29 – Training Camps & Bringing Sparring Partners In15:06 – Dan Hooker, Gatekeepers & Entertaining Fighters17:15 – Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett Breakdown20:45 – Lightweight Title Picture & Arman Tsarukyan25:25 – Top 5 Movies (Old School Only)33:45 – Epstein Files & Media Manipulation39:30 – Gaza, War & Civilian Casualties41:40 – Free Speech, Zionism & Censorship47:46 – Politics, Division & Common GroundFollow 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 with Jenn Plescia, owner of IVs By The Seas, about the unintended impact of new New Jersey healthcare legislation and a last-minute executive order affecting nurse practitioner–owned medical businesses. Jenn explains how the changes could disrupt patient care, create serious challenges for small healthcare businesses, and why the timing has raised major concerns across the NP community. This conversation hits close to home as families, livelihoods, and the future of independent healthcare are all at stake.

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

00:13 Carnivor

01:22 Introducing Jenn Plescia and the Topic

02:39 Jenn Plescia’s Background and Medical Practice

04:52 Overview of Recent NJ Healthcare Legislation

07:15 Discussion Around Patient Safety Considerations

10:03 How Healthcare Policy Decisions Are Made

11:28 New Jersey’s Healthcare Regulatory Landscape

12:14 Stakeholders Involved in Healthcare Policy

15:48 Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Process

17:31 Timeline of Recent Policy Developments

19:04 Patient Care Considerations in Today’s Healthcare System

20:27 Implementation Timelines and Operational Planning

23:01 Broader Implications for Nurse Practitioners

28:19 Ways for the Public to Stay Informed and Engaged

31:19 Communicating with Elected Representatives

34:11 Resources, Petitions, and Public Information

38:08 IVs By The Seas and Closing Thoughts

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with the Alaskan Avenger Jason Vukovich about his past, the price he paid for vigilantism, and how the justice system protects the wrong people. Jason breaks down his prison time, life after release, and why he still speaks out. This one gets heavy, real, and uncomfortable — exactly how it should be.Chapters:00:00 Disclaimer00:13 Carnivor01:22 Jason Vukovich “The Alaskan Avenger” joins the show01:57 Vigilantism and the hammer attacks04:41 Sentencing: 28 years vs 3 years11:54 Life after prison and social media presence13:40 Book or documentary talks15:33 Did he expect the consequences?18:01 Leaving home young and Alaska work life19:31 Why courts go easy on sex offenders21:30 Cain Velasquez, Epstein, and double standards24:05 Politics, division, and public distraction27:16 Accountability, awareness, and moving forward29:18 Final thoughts and where to find JasonFollow 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 sit down with Chris Leben — one of the original savages from the wildest era of UFC. From The Ultimate Fighter changing his life overnight to throwing down with Anderson Silva, Leben breaks down what fighting was really like before the sport cleaned itself up. Judging corruption, bareknuckle business, and why most fighters don’t survive the other side.

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

00:13 Carnivor

01:26 Chris Leben joins the show

02:00 Life in San Diego & running a gym

04:39 California gym culture & parking chaos

08:19 The Ultimate Fighter & choosing MMA

11:14 Team Quest & early UFC days

12:23 First loss, Anderson Silva & fight reality

14:45 Showboating, Weidman & broken legs

16:28 Becoming a ref & judging MMA fights

19:17 Bareknuckle fighting & getting screwed

21:08 Phil Baroni story23:31 Life after fighting & family

27:41 Giving back to MMA

34:27 Final thoughts & wrap-up

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk… about gym injuries, genetics, freak athletes, and why the news feels more like a scripted show. Frankie and Roger dive into the Maduro situation, Venezuela, and how global politics turn into pure theater. They also get into deepfakes, media manipulation, and why trusting anything online is getting harder by the day. Raw conversation with zero filters.Chapters:00:00:00 Disclaimer00:00:19 Carnivor00:01:12 Show Intro00:01:51 Frankie & Roger Catch Up00:02:40 Clothing Sizes & Being a Big Dude00:03:20 Massive Bodybuilders & Freak Athletes00:04:32 Genetics & Why Some Guys Are Built Different00:05:28 Can Anyone Become a Bodybuilder?00:07:02 Short vs Tall Lifters Debate00:07:40 Arm Wrestling Freaks00:08:23 Bones Snapping Videos00:08:40 Gym Injury Horror Stories00:09:12 Torn Achilles Story00:10:00 Frankie’s Groin Tear00:10:10 Roger’s Bicep Tear00:11:30 Water Ski Injury Story00:12:45 Long Recovery Times00:14:10 Coaching & Rutgers Talk00:14:28 Guest Doesn’t Show00:15:50 Politics Fatigue00:16:10 Maduro, Venezuela & Political Theater00:17:36 Propaganda & Media Manipulation00:18:07 Deepfakes & AI Videos00:19:23 Fake Audio & Joe Rogan Example00:20:45 Nothing Feels Real Anymore00:21:30 CDC Vaccine Schedule Changes00:22:04 Candace Owens Debate00:23:40 Wag The Dog Movie00:24:50 Government As A “Show”00:25:21 Old News vs Modern News00:26:03 George Washington Folklore00:27:22 Shane Gillis Comedy Talk00:28:15 Stranger Things Breakdown00:29:25 Forced Storylines In TV00:30:45 Schools & Culture Debate00:32:15 Retiring From Politics00:32:39 When Is “Bad Enough?”00:33:10 Free Speech Concerns00:33:40 Taxes & Government Spending00:35:20 Working Class Frustration00:37:00 Quality Of Life Debate00:39:00 Who Really Runs Things00:41:30 Who’s Been Right This Episode00:42:40 Hamburger Origin Argument00:42:58 Kill Tony & Comedy Talk00:44:30 Shane Gillis Impressions00:47:00 Media vs Reality00:49:20 Final Rants00:51:30 Closing Thoughts00:53:19 OutroFollow 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 chat with King Tolo, a Florida-based bodybuilder, gym owner, military veteran, and fitness influencer, about what it really takes to live at the extreme edge of physical performance. They get into injuries, stem cells, peptides, and the behind-the-scenes reality of modern bodybuilding culture. The conversation drifts into combat sports, influencer hype, and why most people misunderstand what elite physiques actually cost. Raw, unfiltered, and not for casual fitness fans.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor

00:01:50 King Tolo Introduction

00:02:25 Shoulder Injury and Stem Cell Treatment

00:04:10 Training Through Pain and Aging Injuries

00:05:30 Inside High-End Bodybuilding Gyms

00:06:50 Diet Discipline vs Training Intensity

00:07:40 Wrestling Background and Military Years

00:09:00 Stem Cells, Cloning, and Recovery Tech

00:11:30 Peptides vs Steroids Explained

00:13:10 Extreme Calorie Intake and Bulking Reality

00:14:20 Sleep Issues, Snoring, and Big-Body Problems

00:15:40 Dangerous Fat Burners from the Past

00:17:20 Cutting Weight the Old-School Way

00:18:40 Ozempic, Appetite Control, and Muscle Loss

00:20:10 Diet Slip-Ups, Cravings, and Food Discipline

00:21:30 Artificial Sweeteners and Energy Drink Addiction

00:22:45 Bodybuilding Deaths and Organ Damage

00:24:10 HGH Abuse vs Peptide Optimization

00:26:00 Genetics, Size, and Long-Term Health Risks

00:27:00 Health Scans, Bloodwork, and Longevity Focus

00:28:50 Quitting Energy Drinks and Caffeine Dependence

00:30:00 Show Prep, Dehydration, and Extreme Weight Cuts

00:31:45 Diuretics, Cramping, and Stage Horror Stories

00:33:15 Old-School Gear vs Modern PED Strategy

00:35:40 Tendon Injuries and Training Through Damage

00:37:15 Freak Injuries in MMA and Combat Sports

00:38:30 Jake Paul, Boxing, and Big-Money Fights

00:41:00 Anthony Joshua, Contracts, and Fight Optics

00:42:20 Influencers, Bodyguards, and Fake Tough Guys

00:44:10 Street Fights vs Real MMA Skill

00:45:30 Internet Toughness and Gimmick Personas

00:46:30 Andrew Tate, Ego, and Fight Reality

00:47:45 Competition Anxiety and Performance Pressure

00:49:00 Freak Strength, Genetics, and Viral Lifters

00:50:45 Arm Wrestling Monsters and Hand Strength

00:52:30 Old School Legends and Strength Evolution

00:54:10 Social Media Fame vs Real Strength

00:56:00 Training Obsession and Mental Identity

00:58:10 Longevity vs Chasing Extreme Size

01:00:00 Where Bodybuilding Is Headed Next

01:02:30 Liver King Collapse and Fitness Fraud

01:05:30 Influencer Culture and Manufactured Personas

01:08:00 Health Scares That Change Priorities

01:10:30 Fatherhood, Responsibility, and Long-Term Thinking

01:13:00 Balancing Image, Income, and Reality

01:15:40 Advice for Young Lifters and Influencers

01:18:30 Final Takes on Fitness, Fame, and Health

01:21:00 Wrap-Up and Closing Thoughts

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk… about why nothing ever feels cut and dry anymore, from major news events to viral narratives everyone argues over. Frankie and Roger dig into conspiracy culture, public skepticism, and why trust in institutions feels completely broken. They also shift gears into fight talk, legacy debates, and what really motivates fighters chasing massive paydays. The episode wraps on a more personal note with reflections on family, memories, and what actually matters long-term.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor

00:01:12 Intro

00:02:11 Why Everything Feels Chaotic Since 2020

00:03:24 Conspiracies, Cameras, and Conflicting Narratives

00:06:33 Bravery, Police Response, and Public Trust

00:07:52 Vegas, Uvalde, and Stand-Down Questions

00:11:21 When Major Stories Just Disappear

00:16:08 Government, Accountability, and Urban Legends

00:17:58 Generations, Soft Times, and Hard Truths

00:18:35 Rob Reiner, Tragedy, and Public Reactions

00:24:53 Crime, Motive, and Human Psychology

00:28:45 Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Breakdown

00:33:19 Can You Spot a Fixed Fight?

00:39:18 Upcoming Fights & Atlantic City Talk

00:42:28 Bucket Lists, Family, and Perspective

00:47:39 Travel Stories, Austria, and Missed Moments

00:52:46 Strip Club Stories & Classic Road Tales

00:53:08 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk… or they chat with Chris Liguori & Jesse Holt… about wild gym stories, dating realities as you get older, and why time seems to move faster every year. The conversation takes a turn into unexplained experiences, haunted New Jersey lore, and moments that still don’t have clear answers. They also break down the latest UFC fights, judging controversies, and how fighters are really evaluated behind the scenes. As always, nothing is off limits and nothing is overly polished.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor

00:01:50 Show Kickoff & Banter

00:02:17 Fighter Drama & Misunderstandings

00:06:30 Dating Age Gaps & Relationship Reality

00:10:05 Why Time Feels Faster as You Get Older

00:12:46 Belief in Ghosts & the Unexplainable

00:15:10 The Maine Lodge Story

00:21:34 Clinton Road & NJ Haunted Legends

00:26:51 UFC Fight Breakdown & Judging Talk

00:32:36 Retirements, Rematches & UFC Politics

00:38:17 Most “All-American” Fighters Ever

00:40:17 The Rock, Smashing Machine & MMA Movies

00:42:08 Injuries, Nerve Damage & Long-Term Wear

00:45:38 Vitamins, Nicotine & Health Myths

00:49:07 Weed Culture, Smell, and Public Spaces

00:51:22 Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

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On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys chat with Chris Liguori & Jesse Holt about life, legacy, the unknown, and the wild theories shaping the world around us. They break down everything from family longevity to lotteries, power structures, aliens, disclosure, conspiracy shadows and whether any of us ever really know the truth. Nothing is off-limits, and the deeper it goes, the harder it is to look away. Episode 298 is a ride where curiosity meets chaos and nobody leaves with the same viewpoint.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor Read

00:01:12 Opening — Guests Back in Studio

00:01:51 How Long Do You Want to Live?

00:02:48 Grandparents Living Into Their 90s

00:03:59 COVID Lockdowns & Elder Decline

00:05:30 Assisted Living, Routine & Purpose

00:06:12 Blue Zones & Longevity Skepticism

00:07:32 Stress, Pace of Life & Aging

00:09:01 If You Won $700 Million...

00:10:25 Giving vs Enabling — Who Deserves Help?

00:11:25 Charity, Trust & Misuse of Donations

00:12:06 “What If They Blow the Money?”

00:13:02 Luck, Effort & Bad Decision Cycles

00:14:30 Time, Purpose & Motivation When You're Rich

00:15:06 Money vs Drive — What Kills Hunger?

00:15:38 “Ordering Anything = Made It”

00:17:00 The Real Flex Is Time Freedom

00:18:39 National Debt, Collapse & Economic Fear

00:20:00 Trump, Taxes & Government Distrust

00:22:04 Age of Disclosure & Alien Testimony

00:23:41 Recovered Craft & Non-Human Bodies Claims

00:24:54 Project Blue Beam & Timing of Disclosure

00:25:32 Patriot Act, Crisis & Control Playbook

00:26:07 Aliens, Demons or Interdimensional Beings?

00:26:48 Montauk & Stranger Things Comparisons

00:27:32 Macron Story, Suppression & Grooming Accusations

00:29:20 CIA Programs, Stanford & Human Experimentation

00:30:50 Epstein Networks & Power Protection

00:31:10 Flight Logs, Jet Tracking & Delaware Ties

00:33:16 Old Money Families & Dynastic Power

00:34:35 Hollywood Signals & Pattern Recognition

00:36:13 Insider Influence & Political Profit

00:36:47 Demons Feeding on Chaos — Spiritual Theory00:37:59 Freedom of Speech & Self-Censoring

00:39:59 The "Multiple Versions of You" Concept

00:41:19 Candace Owens, Tucker, Belief Shifts

00:42:44 Surface-Level Thinkers vs Deep Thinkers

00:43:50 Fighting, Parenting & Masculine Responsibility

00:45:02 Trump Support → Disillusion & Reform

00:46:52 Who Really Runs The World?

00:47:16 Spiritual Warfare Breakdown

00:48:38 Confession, Catholicism & Forgiveness Debate

00:50:20 Killing, Morality & Situational Sin

00:51:52 Heaven, Redemption & The Monster Question

00:52:08 The Alaskan Avenger — Vigilante Story

00:55:40 Societal Compliance & Human Conditioning

00:60:12 Why Most People Never Question Anything

00:65:10 Spiritual Growth vs Blind Obedience

00:70:44 Breaking Generational Patterns

00:75:18 Government Experiments & Psychological Control

00:80:52 Vaccine Compliance & Obedience Percentages

00:83:40 Personal Awakening & Questioning Reality

01:22:16 Soul Purpose, Evolution & Higher Calling

01:22:50 “30% Tattoo” Outro Moment

01:23:12 Final Goodbyes & Subscribe Call

01:23:27 End

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