The Ariel Helwani Show

The Ariel Helwani Show episodes:

• 06.29.2023

  Rebuilding Tom Aspinall (with Andy Aspinall) | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  When I asked Tom Aspinall if he would be okay with me interviewing his head coach and father, Andy Aspinall, he doubted I would be able to get him do it. But lo and behold, I managed to convince the...

  
• 06.27.2023

  The ABSURDITY of Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Oprah Winfrey teeing off at the US Open, Jeff Bezos in the starting five of an NBA Finals team, Richard Branson taking centre court at Wimbledon … none of these things could happen. However, in the wild world of MMA, the...

  
• 06.23.2023

  Former WCW EVP Eric Bischoff on Tony Khan, MJF, The State of WWE, and More!

  On today's episode, Ariel returns to give you a conversation with pro wrestling legend Eric Bischoff. Together, the guys discuss Endeavor's purchase of WWE, if the upstart AEW has what it takes to topple WWE (11:32), Tony Khan's fitness for...

  
• 06.22.2023

  Nathaniel Wood on Anxiety, UFC London and Lerone Murphy | The Craic with Petesy Carrol

  Following his viral post-fight address in Paris last year, UFC London star Nathaniel Wood discusses his battle with anxiety and OCD. “The Prospect” gives his take on his back and forth with Lerone Murphy and looks forward to his main card...

  
• 06.20.2023

  Kiefer Crosbie Prioritizing UFC Ahead of Boxing Debut | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  A fellow northside Dubliner, Kiefer Crosbie, joins Petesy following his career-best win over UFC veteran Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira and also on the back of the announcement of his boxing debut against reality TV star and former MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Injury Rules Jack Shore Out of UFC London | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  UFC featherweight Jack Shore joins Petesy to discuss how an injury to his hand means he will not fight on July’s UFC London card. Shore also gives his take on all-British bouts, his teammate Oban Elliott, and why Cage Warriors...

  
• 06.13.2023

  Shauna Bannon: The Mama B Era Begins | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Petesy talks to Ireland’s latest UFC signee, Shauna Bannon. “Mama B” discusses overcoming setbacks during the pandemic and giving birth before earning a UFC contract a little over a year into her pro career. Bannon is currently 5-0, has previously...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Brendan Loughnane Insists on More PFL Testing | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Ahead of his meeting with Jesus Pinedo, PFL featherweight Brendan Loughnane joins Petesy to give his take on the PFL's testing protocol after 10 fighters tested positive for banned substances. Loughnane discusses why he feels he is very much a...

  
• 06.06.2023

  Chuck Mindenhall: Don’t Fall For Dana’s Distraction | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  The great Chuck Mindenhall joins Petesy to discuss another outlandish press conference from Dana White where the UFC president attempted to goad heavyweight boxing king Tyson Fury into fighting in the UFC. Was it to slight former champion Francis Ngannou...

  
• 05.30.2023

  KSW President: Sellout Crowd of 50K Expected for “Colosseum 2” | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Ahead of KSW’s second stadium show, “Colosseum 2,” Petesy Carroll talks to founder and president Martin Lewandowski about battling back to a massive event after the pandemic, what to expect at Warsaw’s national stadium on Saturday night, and whether the...

  
• 05.25.2023

  Chuck Mindenhall: Dana White Should Worry About Francis Ngannou to PFL | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  After his cup of coffee as a boxing reporter, Petesy returns home to the wild world of MMA with fellow Ringer MMA Show stalwart Chuck Mindenhall.  On today's show, Petesy and Chuck give their thoughts on all-time classic Dana White...

  
• 05.22.2023

  The Craic on Fight Night: Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron

  After attending Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron on Saturday night, Petesy spoke to Eddie Hearn (5:25), boxing journalist Gavan Casey (12:40), and adopted Irishman Ariel Helwani alongside DAZN’s Ade Oladipo and former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew (19:36). #TheCraic If you want to...

  
• 05.18.2023

  Ariel Helwani Takes Ireland By Storm | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  The GOAT of combat sports media, Ariel Helwani, joins Petesy Carroll to discuss Helwani-mania in the Irish capital. Helwani explains his experiences being back on the Emerald Isle for the first time in nine years, what Katie Taylor’s return means...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Why Katie Taylor is Ireland’s Greatest Athlete Ever | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  On this episode of "The Craic," Petesy is joined by legendary Irish journalist Philip O’Connor (6:02) to discuss why boxer Katie Taylor is Ireland’s greatest ever athlete, how much she means to the people of Ireland, why she is appreciated...

  
• 05.11.2023

  Bellator Champion Johnny Eblen: "I Would DESTROY Stylebender!" | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Ahead of the No. 1 contender clash between the legend Gegard Mousasi and surging U.K. contender Fabian Edwards at Bellator 296 in Paris, Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen joins Petesy to give his take on the pivotal main event meeting....

  
• 05.09.2023

  Marcin Tybura: UFC London Main Event in Doubt? | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Petesy is joined by 10th-ranked UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura (5:07) to get an update on his rumoured clash with Tom Aspinall, which was said to be in the works for the UFC London main event in July. The Polish UFC...

  
• 05.04.2023

  Roberto Soldic: The Most Dangerous Man Outside of the UFC | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Petesy is joined by former KSW double champion Roberto Soldic ahead of his second ONE Championship bout this weekend. Soldic discusses his disappointment with a low strike ending his promotional debut, a potential ONE event in Zagreb, Croatia and why...

  
• 05.03.2023

  Psychic Visits, Twitter Checkmarks, and Is Ariel Cheap? | The 10 & The 7

  Did Ariel give Luciana a bad wedding gift? Is Luciana woke? These are the things Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade ask each other while catching up after several weeks away from the show. And of course, they take some questions...

  
• 05.02.2023

  We All Benefit from Cage Warriors vs. Bellator Beef | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Severe MMA’s Andy Stevenson joins Petesy Carroll to discuss Cage Warriors 153. The lads discuss Rhys McKee’s possible second bid for a UFC roster spot, the event’s top performers, and the reemergence of tensions between promotions Cage Warriors and Bellator....

  
• 04.27.2023

  The Dawn of a New Era of Fighting Irish in the UFC? | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Ahead of one of the biggest cards of the year for Irish MMA, Severe MMA’s surging reporter Andy Stevenson joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to preview Cage Warriors 153 and to contemplate whether we are on the verge of...

  
• 04.26.2023

  Psychic Visits, Favorite Quotes, and Is Ariel Cheap?

  Did Ariel give Luciana a bad wedding gift? Is Luciana woke? These are the the things Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade ask each other while catching up after several weeks away from the show. And of course, they take some...

  
• 04.25.2023

  Setting the Record Straight on Lee Murray | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Petesy talks to Pat Kondelis, the director of Showtime’s "Catching Lightning" - a four-part series documenting the life and crimes of British former UFC fighter Lee Murray. Kondelis underlines how much misinformation there was surrounding Murray’s involvement in the biggest...

  
• 04.20.2023

  Paul Craig Stole Dana White's Beer at UFC London! | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Petesy speaks to ninth-ranked UFC light heavyweight Paul Craig about potential matchups for the next UFC London event in July, breaking workout records at the UFC PI, and his new show, "Leather'd Podcast." Craig also discusses rebounding from a recent...

  
• 04.19.2023

  Chamatkar Sandhu on UFC's MASSIVE 2023 & Why We Love MMA | The Found Generation with Troy Farkas

  With nearly 163K followers on Instagram and another 100K on Twitter, Chamatkar Sandhu is a must-follow when it comes to breaking MMA news. But many of you, especially the newer fans, probably don’t know much about the man behind the accounts...

  
• 04.18.2023

  Nate Diaz Can End Jake Paul’s Boxing Career | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  One of the most prolific reporters covering Jake Paul’s venture into boxing, Donagh Corby of the Irish Mirror, joins Petesy to talk about Paul vs. Nate Diaz. Corby explains why he thinks Paul is taking a step down in level...

  
• 04.13.2023

  Jan Blachowicz Wants Israel Adesanya Rematch. Plus, Jai Herbert on Arnold Allen's Prep for Max Holloway | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  On today's two-part episode, former UFC and KSW champion Jan Blachowicz (2:00) doubles down on his intention to make 185 lbs. so he can challenge middleweight champion Israel Adesanya to a rematch. Blachowicz also declares interest in facing Alex Pereira...

  
• 04.11.2023

  How Good Was “Lightning” Lee Murray … REALLY? | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  On this episode, Petesy speaks to former UFC PR guru and MMA historian Ant Evans (4:25) about one-time U.K. standout, Lee Murray, who is the subject of a new four-part documentary, “Catching Lightning”, which is streaming now on Showtime. Murray...

  
• 04.06.2023

  Eugene Bareman: Alex Pereira Could Be the UFC’s Greatest Knockout Artist | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Ahead of a blockbuster UFC 287 card, City Kickboxing founder and head coach Eugene Bareman discusses Israel Adesanya’s preparation for his MMA rematch with Alex Pereira (1:25). The celebrated coach highlights what he’s learned about Adesanya in the camp, why...

  
• 04.05.2023

  Proposal Stories, Celebrity Crushes, and Death Row Meals | The 10 & The 7

  From Los Angeles, Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade answer your questions about life, love, work, and any other bizarre thing you can think of. On today's episode, the two friends catch up while answering questions like:What are your thoughts on...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Chuck Mindenhall: Is Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 The Biggest Grudge Match of 2023? | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Legendary MMA journalist and fellow host of 'The Ringer MMA Show,' Chuck Mindenhall, joins Petesy to discuss the biggest grudge match of 2023: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2, which takes centerstage at UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday night...

  
• 03.30.2023

  Does Tom Aspinall’s Hunt for Jon Jones Begin With Marcin Tybura in London? | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Although the fight remains unconfirmed, Tom Aspinall joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss how a potential meeting with Marcin Tybura in July could begin his hunt for a Jon Jones title fight. The UFC heavyweight also discusses his...

  
• 03.29.2023

  Conspiracy Theories, Embarrassing Career Moments, and Baby Names! | The 10 & The 7

  The newly crowned (virtual) friends Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade are back this week to take more of YOUR questions about life, love, work, and everything in between! On today's episode, the dynamic duo answers questions from fans like:What's the...

  
• 03.28.2023

  Ian Machado Garry Dreams of UFC Dublin Homecoming Versus Jorge Masvidal | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Undefeated Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry joins the show to discuss his upcoming bout with striking standout Daniel Rodriguez, who he believes will be the toughest fight of his career. The Dubliner also talks about his time training with Leon...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Dan Hardy Discusses New Chapter with PFL, Compares UFC to “Putin’s Russia” | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  U.K. MMA legend and former UFC welterweight title challenger, Dan Hardy, joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss cornering his wife, Veronica Hardy, to a successful return at UFC 286. Hardy also discusses his vision for PFL Europe in...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Bachelor Parties and Childhood Crushes | The 10 & The 7

  In another installment of the unnamed Q&A; show featuring Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade, the two friends field some of the following questions from the fans:What's the biggest gut-punch you've ever experienced? (6:04)How did Ariel and Luciana get so close?...

  
• 03.21.2023

  Leon Edwards Deserves Historic U.K Stadium Show | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  Bellator middleweight contender Fabian Edwards joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss the impact of his brother, Leon Edwards, successfully defending his welterweight title at UFC 286. On today's episode, Edwards gives insight on the team’s time in London,...

  
• 03.16.2023

  Richard Shore Defends Jack Shore Amidst “Dartsgate” | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  U.K. MMA pioneer Richard “Shaky” Shore joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss why he wanted son Jack Shore to move up to 145 lbs., how far the U.K. scene has come since his humble beginnings in the sport...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Ariel Helwani & Luciana Andrade Answer Questions on Life, Aliens, Career Advice, & More!

  After making waves across the internet for her appearance on The MMA Hour two weeks ago, fan favorite Luciana Andrade joins Ariel for a new show where the two friends answer questions from listeners/viewers about everything that isn't mixed martial...

  
• 03.14.2023

  UFC Star Arnold Allen: Is Leon Edwards the Best MMA Fighter in U.K. history? | The Craic with Petesy Carroll

  For the debut episode of "The Craic with Petesy Carroll," top UFC featherweight contender Arnold Allen joins the show to preview UFC London and to give insight into his time spent training with Leon Edwards at Team Renegade. Plus, Petesy...

  
• 03.10.2023

  Everything You Need To Know About the 2023 World Baseball Classic With Jason Takefman

  With the 2023 World Baseball Classic upon us, Ariel speaks with one of his longtime best friends, Jason Takefman, who Ariel believes to be one of the smartest men in the business of baseball. On today's episode, Jason gets you...

  
• 02.16.2023

  Brennan Johnson

  Last week, Ariel shocked the sporting world when he released the list of his current top-five favorite athletes on the planet. One of those five was today's guest, Brennan Johnson, the 21-year-old phenom forward for Ariel's favorite football club: Nottingham...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Tony Khan

  The founder of All Elite Wrestling joins Ariel for a conversation about:If AEW has exceeded the expectations he set for it when he launched the pro wrestling organization in 2019 (8:17)MJF's future with the company (15:28)His reaction to Vince McMahon...

  
• 08.25.2022

  Rich Eisen

  The host of "The Rich Eisen Show," the face of NFL Network, and former ESPN personality joins Ariel for a conversation about his long run as one of the top faces and voices in American sports media. The guys discuss:Leaving...

  
• 08.18.2022

  Billy Corgan

  The lead singer of the iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and owner of the legendary pro wrestling organization NWA joins Ariel for a wide-ranging conversation about the business of professional wrestling. The guys discuss:When he first fell in love...

  
• 08.11.2022

  Brian Gewirtz

  The former Head Writer at WWE and current SVP of Development at Seven Bucks Productions joins Ariel to talk about his time working alongside the biggest names in WWE, which he covers in-depth in his new book, There's Just One...

  
• 07.05.2022

  Gone fishing...

  Ariel pops in to give a quick update on the show's plans for the summer. In the meantime, follow along with Ariel here:TwitterInstagramThe MMA HourThe Ringer MMA Show

  
• 06.16.2022

  Lou DiBella

  The legendary American boxing promoter joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his Hall of Fame career and business ventures, discussing things like:Getting inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame this past weekend (4:20) The recent run of great fights...

  
• 06.09.2022

  Ricky Hatton

  The 43-year-old British boxing great, who returns to the ring on July 2 after a 10-year layoff, joins the show to discuss:Why he's decided to come back (6:40) Struggles with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts (10:19)Advice to fighters who can't find...

  
• 06.02.2022

  Rosie Perez

  The iconic American actress joins Ariel on the show to discuss a whole host of topics! Such as:Her deep-rooted boxing fandom and thoughts on some big upcoming fights (4:36) The first time she met Muhammad Ali (18:58)What it was like working...

  
• 05.26.2022

  Lance Storm

  The retired Canadian professional wrestler joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his career in the ring, his work with WWE behind-the-scenes, and the entire pro wrestling industry as a whole. He and Ariel discuss:A tough ending to his...