

Fight Back with Jake Shields
Jake Shields
Fight Back is a bold and uncensored podcast hosted by MMA champion Jake Shields. Each episode dives into the worlds of fighting, current events, politics, and controversy with a lineup of diverse and outspoken guests. With nothing off-limits, Jake explores hard-hitting topics and challenges the status quo, making Fight Back a must-listen for those who crave unfiltered discussions on the issues that matter most today. Get ready for an intense and thought-provoking experience with every episode.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 56min
Jorge Masvidal Talks MMA, Boxing, and Trump - Fight Back Ep. 30
Jorge Masvidal stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to discuss his training and influences, personal beefs, Donald Trump, the dynamics of a gym, his legal issues, fighting overseas, his future plans, and much more.
Jorge Luis Masvidal (born November 12, 1984) is an American professional boxer and former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions. Masvidal has fought professionally for over 20 years, much of which was in the UFC. He holds the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history at five seconds, and won the symbolic UFC "BMF" Championship belt.
00:00 Intro
00:27 Fighting in Japan, Shared Opponents
00:54 Respect and Rivalries
02:22 Street Fighting Origins
07:47 Training and Influences
16:39 Controversial Topics and Personal Views
29:26 Discussing Fake People and Personal Beefs
31:26 The Importance of Loyalty in Gyms
33:43 Fighting Friends, Gym Dynamics
34:10 Street Fights and Legal Troubles
41:30 Endorsing Trump and the Social Media Backlash
45:54 Experiences Fighting Abroad
55:46 Upcoming Fights, Future Plans, Wrap Up

Nov 30, 2024 • 1h 51min
David Duke on Human Rights, Race, and Zionism - Fight Back Ep. 29
David Duke stopped by the Vegas podcast studio, to discuss Zionism, the Chabad Lubavitch cult, Antifa, a free Palestine, media bias, the war in Ukraine, Jesus vs Judaism, U.S. foreign policy, racial nationalism, and much more.
David Ernest Duke (born July 1, 1950) is an American politician, writer, and professor who ran for U.S. President as a Democrat in 1988, and was elected to Louisiana House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992 as a member of the Republican Party. He also ran competitive campaigns for US Senate and Governor of Louisiana in 1990 and 1991. In 2013, the Anti-Defamation League called Duke "perhaps America's most well-known racist and anti-Semite”. He is one of the only people still permanently banned from Twitter.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Free Speech and the Backlash
01:10 David Duke's Perspective on White Identity
03:37 Media Control and Zionist Influence
07:39 Gaza Conflict and Media Bias
20:27 Historical Context and Immigration
29:14 Black Nationalism and Racial Identity
37:32 Historical Context of Slavery
38:10 Jewish Involvement in Slave Trade
41:53 Impact of Sanctions on Iraq
46:10 Controversial Historical Figures
52:15 Jewish Influence in Communism
01:02:35 Theo Vaughn and Joe Rogan Discussion
01:12:10 Jesus and Jewish Law
01:14:54 Controversial Statements on Zionism
01:15:25 Chabad Lubavitch
01:16:55 Gentile and Jewish Relations
01:18:54 Economic Impact of Wars
01:20:45 Goldman Sachs and Financial Power
01:25:10 Pharmaceutical Industry and Oxycontin Crisis
01:26:22 Antifa and Media Bias
01:27:27 Ukraine War and Jewish Influence
01:29:32 Historical Context and Media Control
01:37:22 Freedom of Speech and Personal Defense
01:43:43 Final Thoughts and Audience Questions

Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 41min
Arthur Kwon Lee on Art, Fighting, and Beauty - Fight Back Ep. 27
This week on the Fight Back Podcast, Arthur Kwon Lee stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about Judo, his love of art, Marina Abramavic, Conservative Inc, red pill influencers, different types of Asians, being banned on Twitter repeatedly, and much more.
Arthur Kwon Lee is a Korean American visual artist born in Washington, DC. He is best known for capturing archetypal imagery through a combination of historical figures and cultural mythologies across the globe - his paintings can be described as a marriage of mythological representation and Fauvism. Lee has exhibited and been awarded by the George Washington University, the Overseas National Institute and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, to name only a few. Before this love of painting, Arthur Kwon was a Division One ranked athlete winning Bronze in the US Tae Kwon Do Nationals for 3 consecutive years.
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0:00 Intro
0:25 Arthur’s Background, Different Asians
6:26 Chinese Culture
8:46 White vs Black Nationalists
11:30 Naming Them
14:05 Motivations and Bannings
17:31 Fired for Antisemitism
22:07 They Buy Influence, How to Support
26:15 The Art of Fighting
29:07 All the Shekels in the World but Lose Your Soul
33:02 The Red Pill
38:05 Modern Art
43:06 What is Beauty?
48:14 Marina Abramavic
53:03 Art is for Everyone
55:15 Men Need A Community, Masculinity
1:01:06 Judo and Working Out
1:07:42 Dysgenic Hobgoblins
1:12:23 Art Discussion
1:15:00 Honorable Patriarchy and Authenticity
1:17:04 Arthur’s Perspective on Politics
1:18:06 Anton LaVey vs. Real Satanism
1:23:00 Mustache Man (Rumble Only)
1:29:18 No Appreciation of Beauty Anymore
1:33:52 Conservative Inc
1:34:29 Favorite Artist and America First
1:38:07 Infighting and Wrap Up

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Sneako on Donald Trump, Islam, and Training MMA - Fight Back Ep. 27
This week on the Fight Back Podcast, Jake interviews Sneako in Miami, where they discuss Twitter, Trump’s election victory, MMA fighters, the future of streaming and media, their political views, the dark side of gambling, Rabbi Shmuley, and much more.
Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, better known online as Sneako, is an American internet personality and streamer. Through his main channel "SNEAKO" and second channel "SHNEAKO" on YouTube, Sneako amassed over 2,000,000 subscribers, up until his termination from the platform. Since his YouTube ban, he live streams and posts content on Rumble, and now Kick. He was reinstated on YouTube in October of this year, only to be banned again a day later.
00:00 Intro
00:41 Twitter Addiction and Demonetization
01:06 Streamers Only Want Views
02:31 Fighting and Gambling
08:20 Streaming, Jake’s Introversion
11:38 Sneako is Very Famous
12:20 Trump Might Reinstate, WW2
13:33 Started Streaming at 13, Banned Again
15:54 Elon Musk and Rumble
17:26 Trump and Free Speech
20:02 Rabbi Shmuley, More on Trump
26:25 Not Retiring Ever
30:26 Late Bloomers in Fighting
31:27 Sports Betting
32:16 Gambling and Its Consequences
33:23 Inspiration for Training, Nate Diaz
36:05 Sneako Banned from VIP Area
37:03 Sean Strickland
38:33 Jake’s Mike Jackson Story
39:22 More on Sean Strickland and Nate Diaz
43:42 Loyalty and Friendship in the Fight World
45:44 Why Do People Turn on Sneako?, Islam
46:29 Islam and Challenges of Being a Public Muslim
52:22 Wokeness in the West, “Your Body My Choice”
53:44 Content Creation, Loyalty, and Faked Followers
1:00:06 Left or Right?, Free Healthcare
1:02:31 Path to Success and Final Thoughts
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Nov 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
Royce Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and the Future of MMA - Fight Back Podcast Ep. 26
Living legend Royce Gracie stopped by the Fight Back Vegas studio to talk about the early days of the UFC, his family's Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the pressure of his family name, how MMA has evolved, where the future of the sport is going, and much more.
Royce Gracie is a Brazilian retired professional MMA fighter, who gained massive fame from his success in the UFC. He is a member of the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family, a UFC Hall of Famer, and is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of MMA.
00:00 Intro
00:48 Hoist Gracie's Early UFC Days
01:57 Gracie Family Legacy and Training
03:40 The Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
07:12 The Gracie Challenge and Its Impact
11:45 Training with Legends and Modern Jiu-Jitsu
29:01 Gracie Family in America and UFC Beginnings
35:52 Brazilian Politics and Personal Reflections
40:41 Controversial Beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu
41:16 Global Expansion of Jiu-Jitsu
41:42 Life on the Road: Seminars and Training
42:31 The Pressure of the Gracie Name
43:08 UFC: The Early Days
50:41 The Evolution of Martial Arts
58:09 Challenges and Rivalries in MMA
01:06:20 National Representation in Sports
01:10:53 Audience Questions and Reflections

Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 19min
Eddie Liger Smith on Communism, America First, and Palestine - Fight Back Ep. 25
Eddie Liger Smith stopped by the Fight Back Podcast studio in Vegas to talk about Communism, Palestine, the 1st and 2nd Amendment, AIPAC, drug addiction, America First, the border, and much more.
Edward Liger Smith is an American Political Scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela and China. He’s one of the founding members of the American Communist Party, where he leads the party's program in fitness and nutrition. Eddie was formerly a wrestling coach at the university of University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Loras College, and is currently the Head Coach of Dubuque Wrestling club.
00:00 Intro
00:28 Founding the American Communist Party
01:00 Communism and the Culture War
01:44 Historical Context of Communism
04:04 Meritocracy in Communism
09:08 Healthcare, 1st Amendment, Corruption in Current System
19:28 Border Security, Refugees, RFK
33:20 Rabbi Shmuley and Michael Jackson
34:32 Second Amendment, The Middle East, Gaza
39:55 The Sinwar and Peaceful Protests
40:22 American Perspective on Resistance Movements
40:46 AIPAC Political Influence, Middle East Policy
43:02 Controversial Historical Discussion
45:33 Capitalism and Communism Ran By Same People?
52:33 Communism and Foreign Policy
54:05 Drug Addiction and Homelessness
01:00:33 Best Communist Country and Global Politics
01:10:42 Wrestling and Personal Development
01:17:57 Social Media and Wrap Up

Nov 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
Eddie Bravo on the Election, Jiu Jitsu, and NASA - Fight Back Ep. 24
Long time friend of Jake, Eddie Bravo, stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about the election, Jiu Jitsu, his gym, flat Earth, lost cities, the deep state, and much more.
Eddie Bravo is an American martial arts instructor, podcaster, stand-up comedian, and musician. After earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003, Bravo began teaching his own self-developed style of jiu-jitsu and founded 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu.
0:00 Intro
0:09 Old Friends
2:57 Jake’s First Fight
3:38 Dana White and Free Speech
4:44 The Election
5:42 Trump and Covid
10:16 Trump and Middle East Policy
12:52 Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk
14:00 Moon Landing Conspiracy
17:15 Flat Earth
28:03 NASA
31:34 Religion and Jiu Jitsu
34:00 Gi or No Gi
39:17 American Jiu Jitsu
40:18 Gordon Ryan
41:22 Eddie’s Event in Cancun
46:30 Keith Krikorian, Rear Naked Chokes
48:50 Mounts
49:47 Jean Jacques Machado and the Sheik
50:34 The Sheik of Abu Dhabi
53:54 Historical Conspiracies
58:20 Lost Cities
1:00:28 Trump and the Deep State
1:05:40 Wrap Up

Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Dan Bilzerian and Royce White Talk the Election, World War 2, and AIPAC - Fight Back Ep. 23
On a special pre-election episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Dan Bilzerian stopped by the studio to help interview Royce White about his election for U.S. Senate, the post World War 2 order, foreign aid, globalization, the Bible, falling birth rates, and much more.
Royce Alexander White (born April 10, 1991) is an American political candidate and former professional basketball player - selected in the first round by the Houston Rockets in 2012. He is the Republican nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Minnesota.
0:00 Intro
0:25 Royce White's Platform
1:23 Antisemitism Claims
5:06 Donald Trump and Globalists
11:01 Cornerstone of the New World Order
11:56 Foreign Aid
15:27 Globalization, UN, NATO
18:12 WW2 and Communism
23:34 Who Are the "Semites"?
24:45 Black Community
28:19 Biblical Discussion
29:46 Black Lives Matter
34:45 ls Left vs Right Contrived?
36:05 Royce's Background
44:30 Royce Opponent, AlPAC
47:46 Slight Disagreement
53:41 The Border
56:31 American Birth Rates
58:58 Russia and China vs. Western Hegemony
1:00:55 How Can We Change Things?
1:02:30 Nationalism's Demonization
1:06:14 What Made You Choose The Senate?
1:07:55 How Can People Help,

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 9min
Alex Rosen on Catching Predators, Trump, and Censorship - Fight Back Ep. 22
Alex Rosen stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about his background, the conspiracy Pizzagate, how he catches predators, censorship, AIPAC, Donald Trump, and much more.
Alex Rosen, also known under his online alias Chet Goldstein, is the founder of Houston-based vigilante organization Predator Poachers, which conducts sting operations on adults who seek sexual activities with minors. By 2023, the organization has claimed responsibility for arrests in 46 U.S. states and convictions in 33.
0:00 Time Stamp
0:13 Pantera and Slayer
1:32 Background
3:30 Telegram Groups
7:02 lowa Story
8:16 Worst Case
9:46 Why Do They Confess, Alex's Self Defense
12:31 Organized Predators
15:50 Pizzagate
18:12 Noticing Patterns,
Forbidden Word
21:30 Castrated, Forgiveness
24:08 Under-Reported Cultures
25:49 Unalived Case
30:41 Mental Health Issues and
Twitter
32:48 Things Are Changing
35:20 Back to Pedo Hunting
36:33 Donations, Motivations
40:35 Trump and the Question
53:36 Far Right Need, AIPAC
55:55 Censorship
57:50 Barry Stanton
1:01:24 Twitter Is Not Real Lite
1:05:00 Elon Musk
1:08:39 Wrap

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 22min
Owen Benjamin on Hollywood, Conspiracies, and Stand Up - Fight Back Ep. 21
Owen Benjamin stopped by the studio to discuss everything from Hollywood, his farm in Idaho, the comedy scene and his upcoming special, Twitter, raising kids, and more.
Owen is a comedian, former Hollywood actor, and internet personality. "From Upstate New York, to Hollywood, to the countryside of Idaho, Owen Benjamin has been on quite the journey. Known as many names including the ‘Big Bear’ and ‘Bard King of Beartaria’, Owen leads an inspiring life of truth and adventure."
Owen on Twitter: https://x.com/OwenBenjamin
0:00 Intro
0:13 Serious or Trolling?
1:57 Other Comedians, The Rules
5:24 Three Groups
7:00 An Evil System, Animal Cruelty
9:11 Owen's Farm in Idaho
11:11 Letters, Trash, and Intention
12:29 Hollywood
14:14 Beartaria, Speaking Out
17:43 Edibles and Alcohol
20:34 Owen's Kids
22:56 Sam Tripoli, Moralizers
25:00 Fighters vs Comedians
26:55 Controversial Medical Topic
29:42 Flat Earth, Pol Pot, Propaganda
33:14 Conspiracies
42:00 Twitter
44:47 Wheel of Insanity, The Moon
47:20 Hypotheticals, Vegas,
Alcohol
50:40 Politics, Raising Kids, Conspiracies
59:10 Have Children, Selling Out
1:06:48 Scared Comedians
1:08:34 Stolen Bike and Bryson
Gray
1:10:56 India and Al
1:16:41 More on Comedians
1:20:15 Wrap up