C.T. Fletcher Presents The F*ck Y'all Podcast

Ryan Bader talks ASU wrestling, TUF 8, his early UFC run, his role in The Smashing Machine—and why he thinks it didn’t land with a wider audience—and previews his December 31 fight for RIZIN.He walks through the grind that shaped him at Arizona State, the lessons (and chaos) of The Ultimate Fighter season 8, breaking into the UFC, and how all of it informs the way he’s preparing for New Year’s Eve in Japan.Topics we cover• Arizona State University: mindset, mentors, and the jump from folkstyle to MMA• The Ultimate Fighter 8: what the show gets right and what it doesn’t• Early UFC years: learning curves, key turning points, and staying relevant• The Smashing Machine: his role on the project and why it didn’t resonate broadly• RIZIN on Dec 31: what fans should expect on the NYE stageSubscribe for more long-form conversations with top fighters and coaches.#RyanBader #MMA #ASU #TUF #UFC #RIZIN #SmashingMachine

From paralyzed to training the pound-for-pound king.
Coach Chet’s story hits hard. A devastating car accident left him paralyzed. He fought back, rebuilt from zero, and now he’s the strength and conditioning coach behind the best in the world today—Terence “Bud” Crawford.

In this interview, Coach Chet lays out the physical blueprints and the mental framework that drive elite performance: how he engineered his comeback, the standards he demands from himself, and the systems he uses to push world-class athletes past their limits. It’s raw, practical, and built on lived experience—not theory.

What you’ll learn

The crash, the diagnosis, and the decision to fight back

How Coach Chet trains power, conditioning, and durability for 12 hard rounds

Mindset under pressure: discipline, pain management, and staying locked in

Building a champion’s culture: accountability, recovery, and repeatable habits

The Smashing Machine — Our No-BS Review (with Michael Perez)We break down The Smashing Machine — Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr — what hit hard, what missed, and what the film gets right about pain, pride, and fighting for your life outside the cage. No fluff. Just real talk.Today we’re joined by Michael Perez—the same Michael from C.T. Fletcher’s recent Instagram post. He saw C.T. at the VA Hospital, waited nearly an hour while C.T. finished blood work, and still didn’t get to say hello. So we brought him here instead. Michael pulls up to the F Y’all Podcast table to help us review the film and share why the story hit home.What we coverHow well the movie captures Mark Kerr’s rise, relationships, and the cost of greatnessDwayne Johnson’s performance: believable fighter or Hollywood sheen?What the film gets right/wrong about MMA culture, pain management, and pressureThe scenes that stuck with us—and the ones that didn’tMichael Perez’s VA story and why he wanted to say thanks to C.T.Final verdict: watch, skip, or wait?

The Smashing Machine — Our No-BS Review (with Michael Perez)We break down The Smashing Machine — Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr — what hit hard, what missed, and what the film gets right about pain, pride, and fighting for your life outside the cage. No fluff. Just real talk.Today we’re joined by Michael Perez—the same Michael from C.T. Fletcher’s recent Instagram post. He saw C.T. at the VA Hospital, waited nearly an hour while C.T. finished blood work, and still didn’t get to say hello. So we brought him here instead. Michael pulls up to the F Y’all Podcast table to help us review the film and share why the story hit home.What we coverHow well the movie captures Mark Kerr’s rise, relationships, and the cost of greatnessDwayne Johnson’s performance: believable fighter or Hollywood sheen?What the film gets right/wrong about MMA culture, pain management, and pressureThe scenes that stuck with us—and the ones that didn’tMichael Perez’s VA story and why he wanted to say thanks to C.T.Final verdict: watch, skip, or wait?

This week on The C.T. Fletcher Presents The F Y’all Podcast, we welcome back two familiar faces for a powerful conversation.First up is AJ Mana, whose first appearance on the show went viral after the explosive Raja Jackson incident. AJ opens up about what’s happened since then, how the wrestling world has reacted, and where he stands now.We’re also joined by David Otunga — Harvard Law grad, former WWE Superstar, and legal analyst — who breaks down the recent arrest of Raja Jackson and gives his professional take on how this case could play out.This episode is raw, unfiltered, and full of insight from two unique perspectives. Don’t miss it.📺 Watch the full episode now and join the conversation in the comments.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.

Two friends who met under a barbell sit down and pick up right where they left off. In this episode, C.T. Fletcher and Mike O’Hearn rewind to their early days on the platform—local shows, broke diets, cheap chalk, and the mindset that forged a lifetime brotherhood. They talk about what “old school” actually meant: no shortcuts, no excuses, show up and do the work. You’ll hear stories from weight-lifting competitions, the lessons that stuck, and why the gym was never just a gym—it was family.If you care about strength culture, discipline, and the kind of loyalty you can’t fake, you’ll feel this one.What we get intoThe first times C.T. and Mike crossed paths and pushed each other to competeLife on the platform: nerves, routines, and the “do or die” mentalityOld-school gym culture vs. today’s social-media sceneBrotherhood—how iron turns training partners into familyLongevity: staying strong, staying humble, and paying it forwardSubscribe for new episodes every week and drop a comment: What’s one “old school” rule you still live by?Keywords: Mike O’Hearn, C.T. Fletcher, bodybuilding, powerlifting, strength training, old school gym culture, weightlifting competitions, iron addicts, fitness podcast, mindset, discipline, brotherhood.

What happens when one of wrestling’s most feared voices sits down with one of the rawest podcasts in the game? You get Samoa Joe like you’ve never seen him before.

On this episode of the F Y’all Podcast, C.T. Fletcher and Michael Wright go deep with AEW’s own Samoa Joe. From growing up in a Polynesian dance troupe to becoming a California State Judo Champion, from mortgage broker to world champion wrestler — Joe’s story is every bit as intense as the man himself.

This isn’t just about wrestling. Joe opens up about the grind, the sacrifices, and the mindset it takes to stay sharp in an industry that eats people alive. You’ll hear his thoughts on AEW, his journey through WWE, his time filming Twisted Metal, and what drives him to keep evolving when he could easily rest on his legacy.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes Samoa Joe one of the greatest storytellers and most dangerous men on the mic (and in the ring), this conversation will give you your answer.

Tap in, share it with your people, and let us know what moment hit you the hardest.

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Step into the world of David Otunga—Harvard lawyer, WWE Tag Team Champion, actor, and commentator. In this episode of the F Y’all Podcast, C.T. Fletcher and Michael Wright sit down with David to talk about his incredible journey from the courtroom to the squared circle, and how he continues to reinvent himself in every arena of life.We cover his transition from practicing law to chasing a dream in WWE, what it was like being part of the legendary Nexus storyline, the lessons he’s carried from wrestling into acting, and how discipline and mindset drive every chapter of his career.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to balance brains, brawn, and star power—this conversation will give you the inside look.🔥 Topics in this episode:Leaving law behind to chase WWELife inside the Nexus eraBiggest lessons from his wrestling careerActing, commentary, and what’s next for DavidHow to reinvent yourself and stay disciplinedSubscribe for more interviews with legends, athletes, and game-changers.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share if you enjoyed the show!#DavidOtunga #FYallPodcast #WWE

Where media narratives help or harm

What genuine steps toward de-escalation and peace could look like

How friends with deep differences can still sit down and talk

About our guests

Dr. Mohammed Mustafa — Physician who has served in Gaza and treated patients in crisis.

Dr. Arnold Nerenberg — Jewish doctor, respected clinician, and decades-long friend of C.T.

Ground rules for the comments

Keep it civil. Disagree with ideas, not people. No slurs, no personal attacks.

The Almighty Bobby Lashley Joins the F Y’all Podcast | AEW, MMA, Hurt Business & More!In this explosive interview, The Almighty Bobby Lashley sits down with C.T. Fletcher and Michael Wright for a no-holds-barred conversation that dives deep into his legendary career.🔥 Lashley opens up about his MMA journey, reflects on his time in TNA, and shares the untold story of when C.T. Fletcher almost became his manager—for one night only.💥 We talk about his unfinished business with The Hurt Business/Hurt Syndicate, what he’s chasing now in AEW, and how his military background shaped his discipline and mindset.👀 And don’t miss the moment we ask him the real question: Who’s the better tag team partner—MVP or Shelton Benjamin?This is one of our most raw and revealing conversations yet. Don’t miss it. Hit that play button and subscribe for more legendary guests!#BobbyLashley #AEW #CTFletcher #HurtBusiness #MMA #ProWrestling #MilitaryVeteran #WWE #SheltonBenjamin #MVP