Champ and The Tramp

UFC Freedom 250, parenting, life lessons, and unforgettable stories—this episode of The Champ and The Tramp has it all.Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar kick things off by discussing the tragic loss of a young wrestler, leading to a heartfelt conversation about how quickly life can change. From e-bike safety and raising kids in today's world to personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience, the episode delivers some powerful perspectives on family, responsibility, and appreciating every moment.The conversation also shifts to the highly anticipated UFC Freedom 250 card, with the hosts breaking down potential matchups, sharing predictions, discussing the White House event buzz, and talking about what this historic moment could mean for the sport of MMA.Whether you're a fight fan, a parent, or someone who appreciates real conversations, this episode is packed with laughs, emotion, and thought-provoking discussion.🥊 In This Episode:UFC Freedom 250 discussion and predictionsThe White House UFC event debateThe tragic loss of a young wrestlerE-bike safety and parenting challengesTeaching kids responsibility and risk managementPersonal stories of loss, survival, and recoveryWhy life should never be taken for grantedFrankie Edgar and Roger Mathews' candid perspectives on family and MMA💬 Let us know in the comments:What are your thoughts on UFC Freedom 250? And how much freedom should kids have when it comes to activities like e-bikes and dirt bikes?👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes of The Champ and The Tramp.Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!0:00 Trailer2:18 Disclaimer2:31 Carnivor3:47 Life Is Fragile13:37 The Ones We Lost32:35 UFC at the White House33:26 Gaethje's Comeback35:35 The Three Minute Break36:54 Retire on Top38:04 Conor vs Holloway Is Next40:53 Back of the Head Controversy43:44 The O'Malley Salute46:12 Lawler and the Bulldog Choke47:05 Tim Sylvia's Snapped Arm48:19 The GOAT Debate49:26 White House Card Takeaways51:11 The Comment That Crossed the Line53:24 What Did Trump Think57:04 Famous vs Infamous58:35 Where Sayings Come From1:01:44 Roger's Maine Trip1:07:02 Frankie Spits a Verse

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with Harley Flanagan about surviving chaos, street violence, PTSD, and how jiu-jitsu and music saved his life. From the raw days of the Underground Combat League to getting clean after UFC 2 inspired him, Harley opens up about trauma, fatherhood, fighting demons, and finding peace at 59. This one’s heavy, honest, and real — no filters. Watch his documentary Wired For Chaos and buckle up.Chapters:00:00 Disclaimer00:13 Carnivor01:21 Show Start01:26 Harley Flanagan Joins the Show02:21 First Riot at 13 in Ireland03:34 Underground Combat League Stories08:07 Getting Clean & UFC 2 Inspiration10:11 Walking into Renzo’s Academy16:17 Anger, Dopamine & Therapy Breakthrough22:26 YouTube Setup & Street Altercation with His Son31:20 Fight or Flight in Today’s World40:26 PTSD Realization & Jocko’s Advice42:56 Webster Hall Stabbing46:26 Childhood Trauma & Violence49:02 Wired For Chaos Documentary50:58 Touring 600 Shows & Life at 5954:21 Adrenaline of Performing vs Fight Night57:19 Why the Film Connects With EveryoneFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with Jenn Plescia, owner of IVs By The Seas, about the unintended impact of new New Jersey healthcare legislation and a last-minute executive order affecting nurse practitioner–owned medical businesses. Jenn explains how the changes could disrupt patient care, create serious challenges for small healthcare businesses, and why the timing has raised major concerns across the NP community. This conversation hits close to home as families, livelihoods, and the future of independent healthcare are all at stake.Chapters:00:00 Disclaimer00:13 Carnivor01:22 Introducing Jenn Plescia and the Topic02:39 Jenn Plescia’s Background and Medical Practice04:52 Overview of Recent NJ Healthcare Legislation07:15 Discussion Around Patient Safety Considerations10:03 How Healthcare Policy Decisions Are Made11:28 New Jersey’s Healthcare Regulatory Landscape12:14 Stakeholders Involved in Healthcare Policy15:48 Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Process17:31 Timeline of Recent Policy Developments19:04 Patient Care Considerations in Today’s Healthcare System20:27 Implementation Timelines and Operational Planning23:01 Broader Implications for Nurse Practitioners28:19 Ways for the Public to Stay Informed and Engaged31:19 Communicating with Elected Representatives34:11 Resources, Petitions, and Public Information38:08 IVs By The Seas and Closing ThoughtsFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys sit down with Chris Leben — one of the original savages from the wildest era of UFC. From The Ultimate Fighter changing his life overnight to throwing down with Anderson Silva, Leben breaks down what fighting was really like before the sport cleaned itself up. Judging corruption, bareknuckle business, and why most fighters don’t survive the other side.Chapters:00:00 Disclaimer00:13 Carnivor01:26 Chris Leben joins the show02:00 Life in San Diego & running a gym04:39 California gym culture & parking chaos08:19 The Ultimate Fighter & choosing MMA11:14 Team Quest & early UFC days12:23 First loss, Anderson Silva & fight reality14:45 Showboating, Weidman & broken legs16:28 Becoming a ref & judging MMA fights19:17 Bareknuckle fighting & getting screwed21:08 Phil Baroni story23:31 Life after fighting & family27:41 Giving back to MMA34:27 Final thoughts & wrap-upFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys chat with King Tolo, a Florida-based bodybuilder, gym owner, military veteran, and fitness influencer, about what it really takes to live at the extreme edge of physical performance. They get into injuries, stem cells, peptides, and the behind-the-scenes reality of modern bodybuilding culture. The conversation drifts into combat sports, influencer hype, and why most people misunderstand what elite physiques actually cost. Raw, unfiltered, and not for casual fitness fans.Chapters:00:00:00 Disclaimer00:00:13 Carnivor00:01:50 King Tolo Introduction00:02:25 Shoulder Injury and Stem Cell Treatment00:04:10 Training Through Pain and Aging Injuries00:05:30 Inside High-End Bodybuilding Gyms00:06:50 Diet Discipline vs Training Intensity00:07:40 Wrestling Background and Military Years00:09:00 Stem Cells, Cloning, and Recovery Tech00:11:30 Peptides vs Steroids Explained00:13:10 Extreme Calorie Intake and Bulking Reality00:14:20 Sleep Issues, Snoring, and Big-Body Problems00:15:40 Dangerous Fat Burners from the Past00:17:20 Cutting Weight the Old-School Way00:18:40 Ozempic, Appetite Control, and Muscle Loss00:20:10 Diet Slip-Ups, Cravings, and Food Discipline00:21:30 Artificial Sweeteners and Energy Drink Addiction00:22:45 Bodybuilding Deaths and Organ Damage00:24:10 HGH Abuse vs Peptide Optimization00:26:00 Genetics, Size, and Long-Term Health Risks00:27:00 Health Scans, Bloodwork, and Longevity Focus00:28:50 Quitting Energy Drinks and Caffeine Dependence00:30:00 Show Prep, Dehydration, and Extreme Weight Cuts00:31:45 Diuretics, Cramping, and Stage Horror Stories00:33:15 Old-School Gear vs Modern PED Strategy00:35:40 Tendon Injuries and Training Through Damage00:37:15 Freak Injuries in MMA and Combat Sports00:38:30 Jake Paul, Boxing, and Big-Money Fights00:41:00 Anthony Joshua, Contracts, and Fight Optics00:42:20 Influencers, Bodyguards, and Fake Tough Guys00:44:10 Street Fights vs Real MMA Skill00:45:30 Internet Toughness and Gimmick Personas00:46:30 Andrew Tate, Ego, and Fight Reality00:47:45 Competition Anxiety and Performance Pressure00:49:00 Freak Strength, Genetics, and Viral Lifters00:50:45 Arm Wrestling Monsters and Hand Strength00:52:30 Old School Legends and Strength Evolution00:54:10 Social Media Fame vs Real Strength00:56:00 Training Obsession and Mental Identity00:58:10 Longevity vs Chasing Extreme Size01:00:00 Where Bodybuilding Is Headed Next01:02:30 Liver King Collapse and Fitness Fraud01:05:30 Influencer Culture and Manufactured Personas01:08:00 Health Scares That Change Priorities01:10:30 Fatherhood, Responsibility, and Long-Term Thinking01:13:00 Balancing Image, Income, and Reality01:15:40 Advice for Young Lifters and Influencers01:18:30 Final Takes on Fitness, Fame, and Health01:21:00 Wrap-Up and Closing ThoughtsFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk… or they chat with Chris Liguori & Jesse Holt… about wild gym stories, dating realities as you get older, and why time seems to move faster every year. The conversation takes a turn into unexplained experiences, haunted New Jersey lore, and moments that still don’t have clear answers. They also break down the latest UFC fights, judging controversies, and how fighters are really evaluated behind the scenes. As always, nothing is off limits and nothing is overly polished.Chapters:00:00:00 Disclaimer00:00:13 Carnivor00:01:50 Show Kickoff & Banter00:02:17 Fighter Drama & Misunderstandings00:06:30 Dating Age Gaps & Relationship Reality00:10:05 Why Time Feels Faster as You Get Older00:12:46 Belief in Ghosts & the Unexplainable00:15:10 The Maine Lodge Story00:21:34 Clinton Road & NJ Haunted Legends00:26:51 UFC Fight Breakdown & Judging Talk00:32:36 Retirements, Rematches & UFC Politics00:38:17 Most “All-American” Fighters Ever00:40:17 The Rock, Smashing Machine & MMA Movies00:42:08 Injuries, Nerve Damage & Long-Term Wear00:45:38 Vitamins, Nicotine & Health Myths00:49:07 Weed Culture, Smell, and Public Spaces00:51:22 Final Thoughts & Sign-OffFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk while crushing the insane sandwich platter our friends at Coffee Zone on Route 37 in Toms River hooked them up with. They get into Ocean County life, Roger’s wild reality as a single dad during the holidays, and Frankie’s behind-the-scenes stories about wrestling, sparring, and gym culture. The conversation drifts into conspiracies, politics, and the things people try to forget—but shouldn’t. It’s loose, unfiltered, and classic Champ and the Tramp from start to finish.Chapters:00:00:00 Disclaimer00:00:13 Carnivor00:01:35 The Sandwich Platter from Coffee Zone00:03:16 Breaking Down the Chicken Parm & Pork Roll00:04:04 Ocean County Talk00:05:37 Local Coffee Spots & Supporting Small Business00:07:21 How Long Frankie Works in a Day00:10:21 Single Dad Thanksgiving Plans00:12:09 Hiking Mount Tammany & Back Troubles00:13:58 Thanksgiving Food Breakdown00:15:38 Thanksgiving Eve Party Stories00:18:09 Brutal Wrestling Weight Cuts00:20:09 Would Frankie Ever Fight Again?00:22:16 Sparring Rules & Gym Etiquette00:25:45 Hard Sparring Stories & Gym Bullies00:26:51 UFC White House Lawn Fight00:29:47 Politics, Fight Culture & Polarizing Figures00:32:29 Free Speech, Laws & Double Standards00:33:53 Scariest Movies Ever Made00:34:27 Candace Owens, Assassinations & Conspiracies00:36:50 Epstein, Cover-Ups & “Forgetting”00:40:56 Media Grifters & Online Influence00:43:29 Podcasters Fighting Each Other00:45:22 Wanting Land & Getting Away from People00:47:04 Being a Dad & Life Direction00:49:23 Living on the Water Pros & Cons00:50:50 What They’re Thankful For00:52:12 Raising Kids, God & Perspective00:56:15 Phones, Parenting & Discipline00:57:46 Life as a Single DadFollow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetrampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetrampFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetrampDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!