The Ariel Helwani Show

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Sports
**The Ariel Helwani Show**

“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.

Latest Episodes:

Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn beef, Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netlfix, more | The Craic Feb 20, 2026

Show notes

The Craic is back! This time, it’s dynamic duo Petesy Carroll and Chuck MIndenhall holding it down.

To kick things off, they react to the ongoing feud between Dana White and Eddie Hearn (5:29).

Then, attention turns to Netflix stepping into the MMA space with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (32:41).

They also discuss Gable Steveson’s latest first-round win and whether the UFC should make a move to sign him next (48:20).

With fights on deck this weekend, Petesy and Chuck preview UFC Houston (55:49), and Ryan Garcia taking on Mario Barrios in the ring (01:05:01).

To close the show, the lads answer your Super Chats (01:10:03).

UFC Houston & boxing previews, coach John Wood joins, P4P astronauts, more | The Boys in the Back Feb 19, 2026

Show notes

The Boys in the Back kick off the show with coach John Wood, who talks about Gina Carano's training ahead of her fight against Ronda Rousey on Netflix, as well as the latest on Merab Dvalishvili (05:33).

They break down UFC Houston, headlined by Sean Strickland and Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez (30:16), then preview a busy boxing slate that includes Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios, Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington 2, and Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 (1:04:35).

Ariel checks in for an Uncrowned announcement (1:19:10) and the Boys make picks (1:29:56), before hitting major MMA news and notes (1:33:31) and delivering their P4P astronauts (1:53:30).

Finally, they debut a brand new Fight Feasts, focused on Tex-Mex cuisine (2:12:44), listen to your voicemails (2:35:06), and answer your Super Chats (3:16:29).

The Uncrowned Wrestling Show | AEW makes national headlines, WrestleMania ticket woes, more Feb 18, 2026

Show notes

The Uncrowned Wrestling Show is BACK with news on Cain Velasquez (yes, he used to wrestle!) being released from prison (00:19).

Plus, thoughts on AEW Grand Slam Australia and the Brody King controversy after Dave Meltzer's erroneous report about Warner Brothers Discovery barring him from TV last week (03:40).

Next, diving into WWE calling an emergency meeting over WrestleMania 42 ticket sales, the reasons why this is happening and the changing dynamic of the WWE audience if they continue down this path (25:17).

On to Elimination Chamber updates, including the latest names to qualify, Bianca Belair's injury status and Raw’s MYSTERY CRATE (37:13).

Discussion turns to LA Knight‘s rumored WrestleMania match and him still being trapped in The Vision Vortex (54:58), before focusing on TNA’s audience gains on AMC and Chris Bey‘s birthday message (1:01:14).

Finally, some New Japan Pro Wrestling notes, including another departing star who may be WWE-bound (1:07:22), and Solomonster answers your questions (1:14:14)!

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netflix?! Ariel Helwani reaction, On The Nose, more | The Boys in the Back Feb 17, 2026

Show notes

The Boys in the Back react to the massive news of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano being announced to headline a Most Valuable Promotions MMA card on Netflix, including Ariel Helwani's thoughts on the announcement (00:47).

Petesy Carroll joins the Boys for On The Nose (54:56), before bouncing around the MMA world for news and notes, including Conor McGregor hinting at the Nate Diaz trilogy, talks of Khamzat Chimaev as a light heavyweight, and more (2:00:38).

Finally, the Boys answer your Super Chats before saying goodbye (2:17:55).

Dana White goes off, UFC White House updates, Cain Velasquez free | The Boys in the Back Feb 16, 2026

Show notes

The Boys in the Back kick off the show with Petesy Carroll, discussing his exclusive article on Tom Aspinall's recent eye surgery and what the future holds for the UFC's heavyweight champion (03:00). Is Gable Steveson the savior the division needs in the meantime (21:22)?

Next, they discuss Dana White's fiery press conference after Zuffa Boxing 3 (37:18), including the latest on the White House card (54:07).

They recap Ian Mchado Garry's planned trip to Georgia (1:08:57), Cain Velasquez's prison release (1:14:34), Karate Combat's grappling match between Valter Walker and Zion Clark (1:18:32), as well as Winged C latest win (1:24:20).

After coving other news and notes, including grappling ace Gordon Ryan explaining how to beat Khamzat Chimaev (1:32:38), Nate Diaz calling out Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier (1:42:01), and Zabit Magomedsharipov returning to competiton (1:54:38), the Boys answer your Super Chats (2:10:15).

Inside Tom Aspinall's 108-day nightmare, state of UFC's heavyweight division, more | The Craic Feb 13, 2026

Show notes

On this week’s Craic, Petesy Carroll returns alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes as usual.

To kick things off, Petesy discusses his latest Uncrowned feature, offering an inside look at Tom Aspinall’s recent eye surgery, which he attended (2:52).

With Aspinall sidelined and news of Jailton Almeida’s recent release, the UFC heavyweight division suddenly looks thin. The trio assess just how shaky the state of what was once the promotion’s premier division has become (28:02).

Then, fresh from the 2026 Combat Sports Officials Summit, Ben Fowlkes shares what officials are working on to help prevent incidents like Aspinall’s eye poke and how they’re approaching MMA scoring moving forward (43:22).

To round out the show, Petesy and the gang answer your Super Chats (1:07:18).

Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev heats back up, Jailton Almeida's shocking UFC release, Tom Aspinall's eye surgery | The Boys in the Back Feb 12, 2026

Show notes

The Boys in the Back are back with a loaded show covering hot topics in the combat space, including Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev heating back up (08:03), Jailton Almeida's shocking UFC release (19:01), Tom Aspinall's latest eye surgery (29:39), Nate Diaz teasing a return to the cage (40:04), Joaquin Buckley taking on the boxing world (46:21), and more (58:14).
Plus, the Boys deliver their P4P Winter Olympic sports (1:32:55), listen to your voicemails (1:52:40), and answer your Super Chats (2:32:47).

The Uncrowned Wrestling Show debut | The winding road to the WrestleMania 42 main event Feb 10, 2026

Show notes

It’s the WORLD PREMIERE of The Uncrowned Wrestling Show!

The Solomonster is here talking all things pro wrestling, starting with Roman Reigns and CM Punk making it clear why they own the REAL WrestleMania main event this year, and Drew McIntyre’s response on Smackdown last Friday (01:45).

He also discusses how WWE arrived at this point through LOTS of changes to the WrestleMania card, as well as the latest on Bron Breakker’s injury that may keep him off the card in Las Vegas, and an idea for a replacement match involving Bad Bunny (05:25).

He runs down the latest on all the Elimination Chamber qualifying matches, as well as rumors of internal criticism of Paul Levesque due to lagging Mania ticket sales (12:17).

Cody Rhodes revealed a recent pitch he made to WWE brass about bringing back house shows and Solomonster discusses why the pros far outweigh the cons of such a move (32:02).

AEW was in the news, too, with talk of its Double or Nothing PPV coming to New York City this year, and there’s much to say about Ricochet blasting WWE for tarnishing his legacy, as well as Grand Slam Australia predictions (32:02).

Then he closes things with news on The Sandman’s retirement match and a most unique final opponent for him this April (48:07).

Mario Bautista, Dustin Jacoby, Xander Zayas join the show, On The Nose, more | The Boys in the Back Feb 10, 2026

Show notes

The Boys in the Back begin the show with some news and notes, including Dana White saying the White House card will be done soon (03:31), Joaquin Buckley putting the welterweight division on blast (07:10), Michael Morales taking a shot at Ian Machado Garry (10:13), breaking news from the boxing world (13:26), and more.

With Ariel Helwani away for the Olympics, The Boys in the Back take over On The Nose, answering your burning questions (17:07), before speaking to Dustin Jacoby (1:02:46), Mario Bautista (1:33:33), and Xander Zayas, fresh off his SuperBowl halftime appearance (2:00:56).

Usman Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista win big, Andrei Arlovski joins as BKFC champion, Ariel Helwani checks in | The Boys in the Back | February 9, 2026 Feb 09, 2026

Show notes

The Boys in the Back return after a big weekend in combat sports. First up, Ariel Helwani checks in to give his thoughts on all the action (00:54).
Next, The Boys welcome in Petesy Carroll to dive deeper into PFL Road to Dubai and the big win by Usman Nurmagomedov (11:29), Mario Bautista — and others — shining at UFC Vegas 113 (33:05), BKFC's KnuckleMania 6 (1:05:02), and the Super Bowl (1:14:20).

Newly crowned BKFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski joins the show to discuss the victory and open up about beating cancer (1:40:53).

The show wraps up with some more news and notes (1:59:37) and your Super Chats (2:12:04).

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected