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Weekly podcast featuring UFC superstar Bo Nickal. Join the Penn State Grad for a full breakdown of the combat sports world, along with hilarious debates and absurd hypotheticals. Each episode spotlights the hottest stories, combat sports breakdowns, and discussions of all things UFC, MMA, Boxing, and Wrestling.
Ariel Helwani: The Pioneer of MMA Media and Journalism |N&D 69|
Nickals and Dimes
1 hour 41 minutes
5 months ago
Ariel Helwani: The Pioneer of MMA Media and Journalism |N&D 69|
In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, we’re joined by the one and only Ariel Helwani—one of the most respected and influential voices in MMA media. Ariel has been covering combat sports for over a decade, winning multiple MMA Journalist of the Year awards and shaping the way fans experience the fight game. From hosting The Ariel Helwani Show to breaking some of the biggest stories in MMA history, he has built a reputation as one of the most insightful journalists in the industry.
The conversation kicks off with how Ariel began his journalism journey at the University of Syracuse. From there, we dive into the world of MMA journalism, discussing how the field has changed and the challenges of covering such a dynamic sport.
Ariel also breaks down the impact of the Netflix era in combat sports, giving his take on how streaming platforms could change the way fights are promoted and consumed. He shares his big break moment, the moment that took his career to the next level, and how he manages to stay up to date with everything happening in sports.
The conversation shifts to Ariel discussing his relationship with Dana White, his favorite and craziest interviews, and what it’s really like dealing with fighters in and out of the cage. He also shares his thoughts on how MMA can become more mainstream, the dream interviews he’d still love to do, and the unique relationship between the sport and its fans.
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00:00:00 - Ariel Intro
00:07:48 - The Idea of a Multiperson Interview Show
00:11:13 - MMA Journalism
00:14:29 - Netflix Era in Combat Sports
00:20:37 - Big Break Moment for Ariel
00:27:21 - How Does Ariel Stay Up to Date with Sports
00:32:35 - Ariel’s Relationship with Dana White
00:51:02 - Ariel’s Favorite and Craziest Interviews
01:04:47 - Dealing with Fighters
01:09:36 - How can MMA be more main stream
01:20:58 - Who are some people Ariel dreams to interview?
01:31:26 - Relationships between the sport of MMA and the Fans
Nickals and Dimes
Weekly podcast featuring UFC superstar Bo Nickal. Join the Penn State Grad for a full breakdown of the combat sports world, along with hilarious debates and absurd hypotheticals. Each episode spotlights the hottest stories, combat sports breakdowns, and discussions of all things UFC, MMA, Boxing, and Wrestling.
