The Andy Shepherd Podcast

Will 2022 be a vintage year for The Notorious? Or could this be the last year we see McGregor in The Octagon?

As we kick start a new year, I take a look at 5 European fighters I think we should all be keeping an eye on in 2022

Something a little different for the podcast...no new friends made.... but lots of thoughts to share

As we head into a big weekend of fights I waned to share my thoughts on what is ahead of us.

AJ vs Usyk

Nick Diaz's return

WWE Extreme Rules

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury

NXT UK's resident Iron King Joe Coffey joins me this week to discuss his isolation fitness routine, his experience headlining two UK Take Overs and his cheat meal routine. 

We also get an incredible insight into the work ethic and drive that has helped Coffey become one of the standout stars on WWE's newest and fasted growing brand.

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6'9, 260lbs of explosive, vicious charisma... that is Chi Lewis Parry.  Parry has created noise where ever he's gone, from Glory Kickboxing to BAMMA to being part of Daniel Cormier's camp that leading to confrontations with Jon Jones... Parry knows how to draw attention.  We discuss the current state of Jon Jones' career, his BAMMA experience, his WWE try out and more.

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NXT UK's very own Modfather joins us this week as we talk Wrestlemania 36, dealing with isolation and Edge naming his as one of his favourite Superstars

Flash, alongside Mark Andrews were the first Welsh WWE Champions in history when the claimed the NXT UK Tag Team Titles at Takeover Cardiff. His journey to WWE, that started in Wild Boars back garden, is an inspiring one. 

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Tom Phillips is the voice of WWE's Monday Night Raw and has leant his dulcet tones to the commentary desk of every current WWE brand; 205 Live, NXT, NXT UK and SmackDown.

On this episode, kicking off season 2 of People I Want To Be Friends With Tom talks about his journey to WWE, his approach to commentary and the inaccuracies of his Wikipedia page.

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Michelle Joy Phelps is the First Lady of boxing media. She's built a legion of fans around the world and earnt  the respect of 'mainstream' media... but none of this came easily. 

On this episode of People I Want To Be Friends With we find out how she moved from a career as an actress and model into sports media, how she accidentally predicted her future when making a mood-board and her take on the upcoming KSI vs Logan Paul boxing match. 

This inspirational story of someone never giving up and creating their own path is a must listen.

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