The Ariel Helwani Show

The Ariel Helwani Show

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The Ariel Helwani Show episodes

  • 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 an identity after retiring (20:37)
    • Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett’s weight issues (31:50)
    • Sobriety (35:23)
    • And much more.

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      For more from Ricky, you can follow him on Twitter @HitmanHatton.

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      Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

      43 min
    • 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 with Larry David on Broadway (28:50)
      • The story behind her casting in "White Men Can't Jump" and how she feels about the remake (31:03)
      • Why she believes so strongly in talking to a therapist (48:30) 
      • If Jake Paul is good or bad for boxing (58:30)
      • And much more.

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        For more from Rosie, you can follow her on Twitter @RosiePerezBKLYN.

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        Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

        1 hr 5 min
      • 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 time working with WWE during the pandemic (13:27)
        • The state of professional wrestling (21:15)
        • WWE's power structure (24:38)
        • If Sasha Banks and Naomi leaving WWE is a work or shoot (27:21)
        • Memories of his run with WCW (39:38)
        • Plus, thoughts on Owen Hart and much more.

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          Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

          1 hr 10 min
        • Jon Feliciano

          The New York Giants offensive lineman joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion about his NFL career, mental health struggles, and his less-than-ideal upbringing. Feliciano tells Ariel about:

          • The end of his magical three-year run with Ariel's favorite team, the Buffalo Bills (4:10)
          • His relationship with Bills QB Josh Allen (17:27)
          • How he made it to the NFL despite being homeless while in high school (33:05)
          • His life-threatening battles with depression and anxiety, including feeling suicidal (53:00)
          • Dreams of being an MMA fighter one day (57:03)
          • And much more.

            For more from Jon, you can follow him on Twitter @MongoFeliciano.

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            Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

            1 hr 10 min
          • Jeremy Schaap

            The prolific sports journalist, TV personality, and author tells Ariel about his 29-year run at ESPN and some of the biggest and most controversial stories he's covered. The guys discuss:

            • his iconic 2005 feature about former American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer (4:45)
            • the approach that his father, Dick Schaap, took to journalism (13:51)
            • differences between journalism today and when he first came up
            • forming his own name for himself (26:53)
            • if he's ever considered leaving sports
            • his legendary live sit-down interview with Bobby Knight in 2000 (37:10)
            • his favorite piece he's ever worked on
            • For more from Jeremy, you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @jeremyschaap.

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              Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

              1 hr 7 min
            • Devin Haney

              One of boxing’s rising stars joins the show a few weeks ahead of his June 4 showdown with George Kambosos Jr. After telling Ariel how he discovered boxing, Haney discusses his relationships with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Terence Crawford, and Eddie Hearn, why he had to leave Matchroom to sign with Top Rank, why he converted to Islam in 2021 (26:30), how he plans to avoid the pitfalls of fame (29:42), and much more.

              You can follow Devin on Twitter and Instagram @RealDevinHaney.

              Devin Haney is a 23-year-old American professional boxer who boasts a pristine 27-0 record. He is currently the WBC world champion and is set to face George Kambosos Jr. for the undisputed lightweight title in Melbourne, Australia, on June 4.

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              Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

              36 min
            • Action Bronson

              The prolific Action Bronson joins the show this week! He’s an MMA superfan and one of Ariel's favorite entertainers, and he stops by to talk about the creative process behind his new album, Cocodrillo Turbo. He also talks about his favorite locations to perform, how losing over 150 pounds has made him better on stage, his pro wrestling fandom, AEW’s Hook using one of his songs as his entrance music, hanging out with Alexander Volkanovski, Nathan Diaz's holdup with the UFC, his thoughts on the greatest diss track of all-time, and much more.

              You can follow Action on Twitter @ActionBronson and Instagram @bambambaklava.

              Action Bronson is a New York-born rapper, actor, and entertainer. His new album, Cocodrillo Turbo, drops on April 29. For more information, please visit actionbronson.com.

              For more episodes of The Ariel Helwani Show, please follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Ariel's YouTube channel.

              Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

              47 min
            • Emma Lovewell

              Ariel's favorite fitness instructor joins the show! After Ariel thanks her for helping him figure out life last year, Lovewell tells Ariel all about her wide-ranging career, which has taken her to the big stage alongside the megastars of the music industry, boutique fitness studios in New York City, the gardens of Martha's Vineyard, and now to one of the world's leading health and fitness companies, Peloton. In this conversation, Lovewell discusses the role of therapy in helping her improve at her job, the beauty of the collective shared struggle in her classes, and if she expected Peloton to reach the levels of success that it has. Plus, she goes behind the scenes of her life, telling Ariel what it was like growing up in a low-income family in ritzy Martha's Vineyard (16:20), her parents' divorce, a devastating loss she suffered in her mid-20s (45:38), and much, much, more.

              You can follow Emma on Twitter and Instagram @emmalovewell. To learn more about her, please visit livelearnlovewell.com.

              Emma Lovewell is a cycling instructor for Peloton, an American exercise and media company that helps people live their best lives. A renaissance woman, Lovewell came to Peloton after several years as a touring professional dancer, where she performed alongside the likes of Drake and The Rolling Stones. Her love for music shines through during her classes, where she offers motivation and positive thoughts to all that participate in her rides.

              For more episodes of The Ariel Helwani Show, please follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Ariel's YouTube channel.

              Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

              1 hr 6 min
            • Jay Glazer

              One of the nation's top NFL reporters joins Ariel for a conversation about Glazer's public struggles with mental health issues, which he refers to as "the gray." Glazer tells Ariel why he decided to start speaking out about his struggles, how he hid his crippling anxiety for years, how his worst experiences have paved the way for the life he lives now, and so much more. Plus, he tells Ariel why he started training MMA, his relationships with Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture, and about his new book, Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too.

              You can follow Jay on Twitter and Instagram @JayGlazer.

              Jay Glazer is an NFL insider for FOX Sports and is one of the stars of the award-winning studio show FOX NFL Sunday. He is also the co-founder of Merging Vets and Players (MVP), an organization that trains combat veterans to reach their highest levels of performance after serving in the armed forces, as well as co-founder of the Unbreakable Performance Center.

              Glazer's new book -- which features a foreword from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson -- is available now.

              For more episodes of The Ariel Helwani Show, please follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Ariel's YouTube channel.

              Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

              1 hr 10 min
            • John Pollock

              Before heading off to Dallas to cover WrestleMania for BT Sport, Ariel catches up with professional wrestling journalist John Pollock. The two old friends preview pro wrestling's biggest event by discussing topics like Ronda Rousey's relationship with the fan base, if Cody Rhodes will square off against Seth Rollins like everyone expects, and Pat McAfee's highly-anticipated return to the ring. Plus, the guys also talk about their favorite WrestleMania matches of all time, as well as MJF's upcoming free agency in 2024.

              You can follow Pollock on Twitter and Instagram @iamjohnpollock.

              John Pollock is Canadian professional wrestling and MMA journalist. He's the co-founder of PostWrestling.com, a news site that covers all the biggest stories in the crazy world that is professional wrestling.

              For more episodes of The Ariel Helwani Show, please follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Ariel's YouTube channel.

              Theme music: "Frantic" by The Lovely Feathers

              1 hr 5 min

            About The Ariel Helwani Show

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            “The Ariel Helwani Show” is the flagship program for Uncrowned. Every episode will feature interviews with the biggest names in combat sports, and analysis from Helwani and The Boys in the Back.

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