On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk everything from viral sports stories to the craziest local run-ins. They get real about narcissism in relationships, fame, and staying humble, then dive deep into the latest UFC matchups — from Ilia Topuria’s rise to Merab’s unstoppable pace. Frankie opens up about near-miss moments behind the wheel, wild delivery stories, and what really drives fighters to compete. An episode that swings from hilarious to heavy without missing a beat.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Disclaimer

00:00:13 Carnivor

00:01:39 Joe Dubuque and wrestling roots

00:02:54 Olympian’s selfless act

00:04:23 “One-Up” stories and narcissism talk

00:06:00 Hate and forgiveness discussion

00:07:22 Love and overused relationship words

00:08:07 Narcissism deep dive

00:13:17 Frankie’s empathy test

00:13:55 Dog story gone wrong

00:14:20 Terence Crawford traffic stop

00:15:48 Fame vs. small-town recognition

00:17:21 Who should really be driving

00:20:38 Saudi Arabia buys EA Sports

00:23:36 Uber, Lyft, and the “Uber for lawn care” idea

00:29:12 Delivery stories and mailbox wars

00:33:57 UFC Fight Talk: Ankalaev vs. Yan

00:35:16 Merab vs. Sandhagen breakdown

00:36:50 O’Malley, hype trains, and redemption

00:38:05 “Red Panty Night” talk & McGregor what-ifs

00:39:26 Khalil Rountree and Thai fighting style

00:41:53 UFC evolution and best pound-for-pound fighter debate00:43:59 Ilia Topuria analysis

00:47:14 Fighters who don’t need to fight

00:50:10 Gordon Ryan health updates

00:52:27 Life after fighting & legacy talk

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