
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

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 14min
Ariel's trip to London, Dubois KOs Joshua, Dana White getting into boxing?, McGregor's 2025 plans, more
In this discussion, heavyweight boxer Daniel Dubois shares his shocking KO victory over Anthony Joshua, leaving listeners buzzing about the implications for Joshua’s future. Conor McGregor hints at his possible return in 2025, teasing fans with what’s next for the charismatic fighter. UFC president Dana White weighs in on boxing’s evolving landscape and his own ambitions. The hosts also reflect on the electric atmosphere of Wembley Stadium and the cultural significance of combat sports in the UK.

Sep 20, 2024 • 32min
The Craic: Behind the Scenes at The Ariel Helwani Show Live from Las Vegas
Returning to The Ariel Helwani Show feed for the first time since its inception in 2022, The Craic with Petesy Carroll goes behind the scenes at the soft launch of The Ariel Helwani Show at the Venetian Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the day before UFC 306. Featuring commentary from the all-new Uncrowned roster with appearances by the man of the moment, Ariel Helwani, his loyal lieutenant NewYorkRic, the biggest baby face in the industry Conner Burks, the legendary bard Chuck Mindenhall and Uncrowned editor-in-chief, Shaheen Al Shatti. Petesy recaps all the thrills and spills of a magical launch in Sin City.

Sep 15, 2024 • 54min
UFC 306 post-fight reaction show
Recapping the exhilarating UFC 306, new champions like Marab Duwala-Shvili emerged under the dazzling lights of Las Vegas. The podcast highlights the event's grand production and compares the electrifying main card to the prelims. Unexpected championship victories spark discussions about future matchups and the evolving bantamweight division. With excitement for upcoming events and a new era in sports media, the hosts reflect on their personal milestones and the dynamic atmosphere that fuels their passion for the sport.

Sep 14, 2024 • 2h 55min
Chael Sonnen, Steve-O, Roy Jones Jr., Jim Lampley, Deiveson Figueiredo, Eric Nicksick, Casey O’Neil, UFC 306 preview live from Las Vegas!
Ariel Helwani and the gang reunite live from The Venetian in Las Vegas to kick off the Uncrowned era on a special debut edition of The Ariel Helwani Show. Chael Sonnen, Eric Nicksick, Deiveson Figueiredo, Steve-O, Jim Lampley, Roy Jones Jr., and Casey O'Neill join the star-studded lineup, plus plenty of old friends and new on the eve of UFC 306 and Canelo vs. Berlanga.

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 20min
Yahoo! We’re back! A behind the scenes look at the launch of our new era
The boys are back! Ariel, NYR, GC and Frank recap a crazy summer in their lives, while talking about how they ended up at Yahoo! Sports and all the exciting Uncrowned plans in the works.Plus, they talk about our live show this Friday at The Venetian in Las Vegas, our launch date, and more.And a little fight talk, too: Demetrious Johnson’s retirement, Sean Brady’s win and the vibes ahead of this weekend’s massive events in Sin City.Enjoy! And welcome back.

Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 57min
LIVE FROM NEWARK! Daniel Cormier, Alex Pereira w/ Plino Cruz, Kayla Harrison, Arman Tsarukyan, Al laquinta, Aljamain Sterling
A special one night only show in Newark, New Jersey--live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on May 31st 2024! Featuring interviews with Daniel Cormier, Alex Pereira w/ Plino Cruz, Kayla Harrison, Arman Tsarukyan, Al laquinta, Aljamain Sterling.

Jun 23, 2023 • 37min
Former WCW EVP Eric Bischoff on Tony Khan, MJF, The State of WWE, and More!
On today's episode, Ariel returns to give you a conversation with pro wrestling legend Eric Bischoff. Together, the guys discuss Endeavor's purchase of WWE, if the upstart AEW has what it takes to topple WWE (11:32), Tony Khan's fitness for leadership (15:49), MJFs upcoming free agency (17:16), and much more.Eric Bischoff is a titan of the professional wrestling industry. He is the former Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling, the pro wrestling organization that competed head on with Vince McMahon’s WWE, most notably in the ‘90s. After leaving WCW, Bischoff joined WWE’s creative team. Now a proud resident of Wyoming, the 68-year-old WWE Hall of Famer lives a much quieter life than when he was one of the biggest names in the business.Today's episode is brought to you by My Postglow! Take advantage of a limited-time offer of 10% off before the 4th of July to secure a meaningful gift for your child at discounted price at MyPostglow.com.

May 3, 2023 • 58min
Psychic Visits, Twitter Checkmarks, and Is Ariel Cheap? | The 10 & The 7
Did Ariel give Luciana a bad wedding gift? Is Luciana woke? These are the things Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade ask each other while catching up after several weeks away from the show. And of course, they take some questions from the fans, tackling questions like:
What's the best way to interact with a celebrity when you're star-struck? (17:34)
Why is Luciana even bothering with getting married at age 37? (29:45)
If you could book your own Coachella-like music festival, who would you have headline it? (37:35)
What is your go-to comfort meal when you're feeling down? (41:37)
Favorite quotes when you're going through a hard time? (45:22)
Plus, Luciana loses her blue check on Twitter and she also opens up about her past visits to a psychic.And guess what? Ariel and Luciana will go LIVE on Ariel's YouTube channel next week! Subscribe to Ariel's YouTube channel so you can get the notification when they go live.FOLLOW:Luciana Andrade on Instagram: @lucianaandrade

Apr 19, 2023 • 42min
Chamatkar Sandhu on UFC's MASSIVE 2023 & Why We Love MMA | The Found Generation with Troy Farkas
With nearly 163K followers on Instagram and another 100K on Twitter, Chamatkar Sandhu is a must-follow when it comes to breaking MMA news.But many of you, especially the newer fans, probably don’t know much about the man behind the accounts you follow on social media.Today, in a conversation with Ariel's producer TST on “The Found Generation with Troy Farkas," Sandhu talks about the insane growth of MMA, his career trajectory, and he also gives TST some life advice. The lads discuss:
How to get non-MMA fans into MMA (0:00)
If MMA will become a “Big 4” sport in the near future (6:52)
What TST and Sandhu admire most about fighters (13:52)
The gut-wrenching decision Sandhu made that changed the course of his career (21:22)
The scariest thing he's ever done (34:44)
For more insightful and inspiring conversations from “The Found Generation with Troy Farkas,” please subscribe to the show on YouTube.#ArielHelwani

Apr 5, 2023 • 57min
Proposal Stories, Celebrity Crushes, and Death Row Meals | The 10 & The 7
From Los Angeles, Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade answer your questions about life, love, work, and any other bizarre thing you can think of. On today's episode, the two friends catch up while answering questions like:
What are your thoughts on double dates? (5:25)
How did Ariel propose to his wife? How did Luciana's fiancee propose to her? (14:49)
You've been sentenced to death. What's your last meal? (23:33)
Which are your favorite places to visit in Europe? (35:16)
Who is your celebrity crush? (37:28)
Before you die, what are three things you absolutely must do? (44:53)
Where do you see yourselves in 10 years? (48:28)
And much more!To ask Ariel and Luciana a non-MMA question on future episodes, please submit it to arielhelwani.substack.com or write it in a review on our Apple Podcasts page!FOLLOW:
Luciana Andrade on Instagram: @lucianaandrade
Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel: @ArielHelwani