The Luke Thomas Show

UFC President Dana White made the made the media rounds expressing his frustration with MMA media questioning him for continuing to try to hold UFC 249 despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Luke Thomas responds to those comments and talks to veteran fight doctor and current VADA President Margaret Goodman to see if an event can safely be held. Plus former MMA journalist and history podcaster Patrick Wyman joins the show.

Luke Thomas reacts to the news of Jon Jones being arrested for a DWI, talks to Gideon Lichfield from MIT Technology Review to discuss our society's future after the coronavirus pandemic, runs through the craziness of the Netflix show Tiger King, and speaks to Christine Brennan of USA Today about the cancelation of the 2020 Olympics.

Luke Thomas discusses Francis Ngannou telling the the media that the UFC had him tested for COVID-19, Luke explains how he got into the MMA buisness and answers other listener questions from The Midweek Mailbag, and Erick Ducker from The Ringer to discuss how Hollywood is holding up against the coronavirus pandemic.

Luke stats the episode reacting to Dana White's announcement to Kevin Iole that the UFC249 fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is still happening as scheduled. Then, he responds to a crazy article written by Dan Wetzel on Yahoo Sports. Luke unveils the first two matchups of TLTS Ultimate Fight Movie Bracket and writer from Vulture.com, Patrick Hruby joins the podcast to discuss his recent article on what ESPN is doing without sports.

Luke Thomas discusses the fate of this year's Olympics, catches up with MMA coach Din Thomas after Din announced he'd be leaving American Top Team, gives a Netflix recommendation, and discusses the state of the restaurant industry with Derek Thompson of The Atlantic.

Luke starts the episode by responding to Dana White calling out the media. Then, Author of the book "Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic" joins the show. Luke debates the best breakfast cereal. Finally, Epidemiologist, Dr. Kaveh Khoshnood joins Luke to discuss this coronavirus pandemic.

Luke Thomas begins the show by reacting to Dana White's interview on TSN Sports with Aaron Bronsteter. Then, he examines whether Colby Covington is walking back the act, examines which prized Bellator lightweight may be leaving the promotions, and gives the latest updates in the battle against coronavirus

Luke Thomas begins the episode by discussing USADA's choice to continue drug testing its athletes during a global pandemic. Then, he answers listener questions from the midweek mailbag and shares some of the latest developments in fighting the coronavirus.

Luke examines MMA media's response to the coronavirus pandemic, reacts to Dana White's plans for Khabib vs Tony, and discusses the disappointing ratings for UFC Brasilia on ESPN.

Luke starts the show by sharing his thoughts on the UFC's choices regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Then, Bellator President Scott Scoker joins the show to discuss his choice to postpone Bellator 241. Finally, Luke reacts live to the UFC FINALLY deciding to postpone all future events.