Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
Luke Thomas Live Chat and Podcasts
Luke Thomas is a leading voice and analyst in the sport of MMA whose work routinely crosses media platforms. He currently serves as the host of SiriusXM's The Luke Thomas Show on channel 156. He is also a former editor and podcaster at MMA Fighting, where he hosted the Monday Morning Analyst and Promotional Malpractice Live Chat podcasts as well as studio shows such as The MMA Beat and The MMA Hour. Thomas helped create the co-branded USA Today/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings. His written work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, ESPN and dozens of newspapers across the country.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 54min
Live Chat: Sean Strickland's Fans Making MMA Worse?
The podcast discusses topics such as controversial judging in MMA, the impact of minor adjustments on the UFC experience, curating quality experiences and information, trade-offs in pursuing success, upcoming main card matchups, exploring homoeroticism in various environments, analyzing strength training video, navigating political identity in a right-wing sport, the evolution of weight divisions in MMA, the toxic fan base in the sport, and a question and answer session.
Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 37min
Live Chat: UFC 297 Storylines, Sean Strickland's Outburst
Today on the podcast they discuss UFC 297 storylines, including Sean Strickland's outburst. They also explore the uncertain future of media in combat sports and the importance of accepting LGBTQ+ children. Other topics include future title shots, a potential Ghanu vs Joshua fight outcome, Drickis' fighting style, serving in the Marines, and homophobia in UFC.
Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 46min
Live Chat: UFC 299 > UFC 300?
This podcast covers a variety of interesting topics, including the UFC 300 card, Jon Jones wanting to fight Stipe Miocic, a close fight altering the MMA GOAT debate, the impact of age on MMA performance, encounters with Kevin Spacey, the significance of tattoos and style, supporting creators, Mark Hunt's claim of fixed fights, Palestinian statehood, and Jake Paul's boxing career.
Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 40min
Live Chat: Sean Strickland's Breakdown
Topics discussed in this podcast include: Sean Strickland's breakdown on Theo Von's podcast, potential matchups for UFC 300, impactful movies and their portrayal of different cultures, analyzing Sean's upcoming fight and discussing his fighting style, the influence of childhood experiences on behavior and beliefs, the negative impact of treating human trauma as entertainment in the fight game, the merits of formulaic content vs. innovation, the impact of turning your hobby into a job, the effectiveness of boxing in MMA, and concerns about Gaza and personal reflections.
Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 52min
Live Chat: Shavkat vs. Leon, UFC in 2024, Does Decorum Matter?
Today on the podcast, we'll preview a potential Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Leon Edwards showdown, UFC in 2024, whether any semblance of decorum matter and much more.
This is episode 184 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 37min
Live Chat: UFC 296 Preview, Tony Ferguson's Future and More
Topics discussed include UFC 296, Colby Covington's fan base, Tony Ferguson's mindset, false toughness of fans, engaging with the audience, challenges of content creation, importance of normal lives, Tony Ferguson's future, UFC lawsuit revelations, need for culture change in supporting LGBTQ+ fighters, and MMA and Middle Eastern oil money.
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 30min
Live Chat: Jon Jones, PBC-Amazon Deal, UFC vs. Bellator Fighters
Topics include: stripping Jon Jones' title, PBC's deal with Amazon, UFC vs Bellator fighters, 'woke' perception of American military, dangers of bare knuckle fights, fascination with sumo wrestling, UFC's promotional strategies, and discussion on quick-winning fighter, horror movies, and pet care challenges.
Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 58min
Live Chat: PFL-ESPN, Ian Garry, Edward Said and More
Today on the podcast, we'll review the new ESPN broadcast deal with the PFL, discuss the very stupid Ian Garry controversy, forecast Arman Tsarukyan's future and much more.
This is episode 181 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Nov 17, 2023 • 2h 7min
Live Chat: Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira?
On today's podcast, we'll examine a potential face off between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, the champ-champ fever in mixed martial arts (MMA) and much more.
This is episode 180 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 25min
Live Chat: UFC 295 Q&A
Today on the podcast, we talk about Alex Pereira's and Tom Aspinall's big wins at UFC 295, what's next for Mackenzie Dern and so much more.
This is episode 179 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.
