From its modest beginnings in 1987, National Life Stories has grown significantly and helped to create one of the largest oral history collections in the world – the British Library holds some 70,000 recordings of which nearly 3,000 are long, in-depth biographical interviews created by National Life Stories. Each episode of this podcast will bring you a conversation with someone else associated with National Life Stories – from interviewers, to curators, to listening service and technical st ...
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In-depth interviews with top performers in the UFC world. Use life lessons from these world-class athletes to win at what you're fighting for! Welcome to Fitz Nation.
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation is back with friend of the show and MMA coach Sayif Saud! Sayif has become a good friend of mine over the years and I always love talking about life with him. He's the kind of guy that will always leave you feeling better, more motivated, more perceptive, or whatever you happen to nee…
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Often times, fighters have life journeys filled with struggle and adversity. It's part of what it takes to have the mentality one needs to do what they do. Ian Heinisch is one of the best examples of a life journey that has twists and turns, ups and downs, and also shows that despite achieving success, the road does not end with an accomplishment. …
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Fitz is back to talk about the three big reasons we love the UFC: 1. Action 2. Characters 3. Stories He then goes over how all of these apply to UFC 296 and the many storylines coming up on Saturday, how he wants Colby Covington to change, his potential fight of the year nobody is talking about and more! Follow Fitz: Instagram TikTok Twitter…
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Fitz Nation is back with some fight talk as Fitz chats about his weekend at UFC Austin, Arman Tsarukyan's impressive performance in the main event, the mental clarity shown by fighters that Fitz talked to during fight week, and how Ian Garry has already won before his fight at UFC 296. Follow Fitz: Instagram TikTok Twitter…
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On this episode, Fitz welcomes producer and jiu jitsu purple belt Spencer Shackel to the show. The guys recap Thanksgiving weekend and then look ahead to a massive fight night at UFC Austin. What's at stake for Beneil Dariush in this week's main event vs. Arman Tsarukyan? Is Bobby Green the next Jorge Masvidal break through fighting star? Fitz also…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Welcome to another episode of Fitz Nation as I sit down with Brazil's Caio Borralho! Caio takes us through his evolution as a Fighting Nerd, revealing how he transformed his fear of confrontation into a badge of honor. With raw honesty, he discusses the importance of maintaining…
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Ever wondered what's going on inside a fighter's mind leading up to a match? Offering an introspective look into the emotional and mental struggles fighters face, our conversation with UFC star Vicente Luque does just that. We unravel Luque's recent UFC 294 victory and how high expectations can have profound emotional impacts. We also delve into th…
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Do you ever wonder about the controversies and dynamics behind the UFC’s drug testing program? Join us for an in-depth discussion as we get real about the UFC's recent split with USADA, potential changes to the UFC's drug testing policy, and how this major shift could impact the future of the sport. Our conversation doesn't stop at drug testing. We…
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From the impact of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok on entertainment, to UFC 295 speculation and retirement contemplation, we've got it all covered. We are breaking down the John Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight and discussing if it could be the biggest heavyweight fight in combat sports history. We're also exploring the implications of…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch I sat down with UFC commentator John Gooden, a man whose life was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. From the thrill of Fight Island to visa issues and reduced work, John invites us into his world to share his personal journey rising the ranks as an MMA commentator. Jo…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Welcome back to Fitz Nation! My special guest is none other than the one-and-only Bryce Mitchell. This episode reveals Bryce's life from being a small-town boy to being on the cusp of a significant fight against Dan Ige. Bryce's life outside the octagon is just as fascinating. A…
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Get up close and personal with Dricus, the South African sensation shaking up the world of mixed martial arts. Dricus lays bare the electrifying rush he experiences in the moments leading up to a fight and reflects on his celebrated clash with Robert Whitaker, a fight that gripped the world and catapulted South African mixed martial arts into the l…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch What happens when an army veteran, psychologist, and author steps onto the mat? Join us as we unpack an intriguing conversation with Daniel Joseph about his exciting journey, exploring the intersection of military service, mental health, and martial arts. From the thrills of UFC…
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On this episode, I catch up with Gilbert Burns across the world in Singapore! This was my first trip overseas with the UFC in 3 years after a lot of heavy foreign travel pre-pandemic. We had a legendary main event with Max Holloway scoring a huge KO win and The Korean Zombie dropping the gloves in retirement. I caught up with top welterweight conte…
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Email the show! Ask me a question: brendanfitztv@gmail.com Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch In this episode, I decide to go with a Q & A format and base it on the question I get asked the most from UFC fans, and the questions I tend to ask fighters most. The question I get the most: How did you get your job wit…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch It's a big week for Chris Daukaus who makes his light heavyweight debut in the Octagon. I always enjoy talking with Chris because he's just a laid back, fun guy who can really bring it. He is definitely that underdog type of fighter that have emerged from Philadelphia before, bu…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Often times, we focus on the future and the many things we want to accomplish. But what if we shifted to what we can do right now? And were only focused on the singular step or goal that would take us in the direction we want to go? That's where Pat Sabatini finds himself... 5-1…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch On this episode, I sit down with my good friend and MMA head coach Sayif Saud. Sayif was on episode 3 of this podcast way back in May of 2019 and has regularly appeared. I clicked with him right away because of his ability to connect and not be afraid to talk about real life stu…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Fitz is joined by a trio of young UFC stars at UFC X in Las Vegas! Maycee Barber, Billy Quarantillo and Adrian Yanez have all been guests on Fitz Nation, so it was great to catch up with them in this format. I sincerely hold these three in the highest regard in terms of their sk…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Fitz is joined by UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis, who fights at UFC 290 this week in Las Vegas. Dricus is unbeaten in the UFC and finds himself in another massive fight vs. former champion Robert Whittaker. With a win, Du Plessis is basically a lock to challenge Is…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Fitz is joined by UFC lightweight Evan Elder, who makes his 3rd appearance in the Octagon in July. Evan is coming off a Fight of the Night result vs. Nazim Sadykov, one which he technically lost after it was stopped because of a cut over his right eye. Elder was up 2-0 on all ju…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Paul Felder is a good buddy of mine from our time together as UFC commentators. We started working for the UFC at the same time on season 1 of Dana White's Contender Series back in 2017. Felder blossomed as a fighter during the latter stages of his career, reaching the top 10 of…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Marc Montoya joins Fitz to talk about his recent battle with kidney cancer and how it put things in perspective for how he lives and coaches his team at Factory X. Montoya is a respected MMA coach who owns Factory X Muay Thai in Denver, CO that has seen a major surge in UFC athl…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch UFC flyweight Ode Osbourne joins Fitz to talk about his humble upbringing in Jamaica and why paying it forward to underprivileged youth is such an important thing for him. Osbourne found his way to combat sports through wrestling. He hosts a podcast called Wah Gwaan which featur…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch UFC contender Calvin Kattar joins Fitz to talk about his head down mentality and how embracing the process has allowed him to climb the ranks in mixed martial arts. Kattar also talks about his recovery from a recent knee injury he suffered vs. Arnold Allen and when we may next s…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch UFC welterweight contender Mike Malott talks about his journey to MMA's highest level and the gratitude he has for the journey, his family and community of coaches that have helped him get there. Malott is off another 1st round win, something he has done in ALL of his pro victor…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Fitz is joined by his new friend Gav Pratt! Gav is the head strength and conditioning coach at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. He has a long resume as a top level trainer, previously serving as the strength and conditioning coach at the UFC PI in Shanghai, China. Pri…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Fitz catches up with the UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber to talk about how he built his own dream job: By hustling and trying to build an MMA career, a clothing line, a gym, a team, and more. Faber has an accomplished career in the UFC and MMA, but he also has been just as impres…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch Fitz welcomes UFC featherweight Billy Quarantillo to the show to talk about his success as a fighter and how it took a lot of small steps to achieve huge results! Not a standout athlete in high school, Quarantillo put his all into making UFC dreams a reality. He tributes …
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation merch Head coach and gym manager of Xtreme Couture MMA Eric Nicksick joins Fitz to talk about how he reinvented himself and career. Once a highly recruited football player, personal errors led to the end of his college football career. Nicksick talks about how he blamed others instead…
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Get 50% off 1 year of UFC Fight Pass! Use promo code: MARCH Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch On the newest episode of Fitz Nation, Fitz is joined by veteran MMA bookmaker and pro bettor Nick Kalikas. Nick is a former sport karate world champion who competed in martial arts. After his competition days wer…
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Get 50% off 1 year of UFC Fight Pass! Use promo code: MARCH Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch Fitz welcomes UFC veteran and MMA coach Din Thomas to the studio to talk about living a sober lifestyle. Both Fitz and Din were all about having a few drinks and enjoying a good time for years, but both went sobe…
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Get 50% off 1 year of UFC Fight Pass! Use promo code: MARCH Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch Fitz catches up with good friend Gianni "The Greek" to talk about the wild world of sports betting. Gianni is a Philly native who started booking bets before he got out of high school and just continued down the …
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch In this episode, Fitz catches up with Fortis MMA head coach Sayif Saud to talk about Ryan Spann's upcoming main event vs. Nikita Krylov. They also talk about the heavyweight debut of Jon Jones as UFC 285 approaches. Then, Jeff Novitzky joins the show to clear up the situa…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch While in Bristol, Connecticut to cover UFC 284 at ESPN headquarters, Fitz catches up with light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith. Smith has an upcoming main event vs. Johnny Walker in May, a fight that has been talked about for awhile as a potential match-up that appea…
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Fitz Nation on YouTube Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch Jon Anik joins the show before he hops on the call for UFC 284 to discuss finding his sports broadcast career, voicing opinions publicly, what it was like being an identical twin, changes in being the top UFC voice, how he built career skills, and the challenges of a UFC …
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Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation on YouTube NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch Fitz is back with good friend Laura Sanko to chat about her upcoming gig as part of the UFC commentary team at UFC Vegas 68 with John Gooden and Michael Bisping. Laura has been a part of the UFC broadcast team for years, but primarily serving in the reporting role on UFC …
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Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation on YouTube NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch Fitz strings together a few interviews during fight week at UFC Vegas 67. Included on the show: Veteran MMA coach Sayif Saud on UFC 283, coaching Brandon Moreno and the focus for his team at Fortis MMA after winning 2022 Gym of the Year from MMA Junkie. Heidi Androl on ce…
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Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation on YouTube NEW!!! Fitz Nation merch Fitz launches 2023 with a whole new outlook on Fitz Nation. He details changes to the format of the show, going beyond just 1-on-1 interviews with newsmakers in the UFC. On this and future episodes, you can expect segments like Q&A, fight previews for upcoming events, rec…
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You can watch episodes of Fitz Nation exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS Renato Moicano is back in the UFC lightweight rankings after his huge win at UFC 281 in New York City over Brad Riddell. His first round submission was impressive and then he added to the moment by one of the most energizing and memorable post-fight interviews of 2022 with Joe Roga…
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UFC flyweight Cody Durden joins Fitz Nation! Cody is fresh off back to back wins in 2022 and talks about his journey as a standout high school wrestler who had to leave multiple college scholarship offers on the table to put fatherhood first. Despite life getting in the way, his dream of becoming a world-class combat athlete remained. His dedicatio…
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UFC veteran Lando Vannata joins Fitz Nation! We had a wide-ranging chat about his journey from BMX racer to combat sports enthusiast to UFC action fighter! Included on the show: Lando’s gaming rig (passion for car racing, adrenaline of a race vs. the rush of fighting) Cancelling fight with Andre Fili (tumultuous fight camp, expected return date) Be…
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Fitz is joined by the future UFC Hall of Famer and former champ Frankie Edgar. Edgar held a UFC title in the lightweight division. He then moved down to featherweight, where he competed in multiple title fights and has ultimately spent the last stage of his career as a bantamweight. Edgar recalls the early days of his MMA career, how coming up shor…
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Watch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Check out my NEW YouTube channel Fitz catches up with UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush to talk about his upbringing in Iran, moving to to the United States as a kid, always being a fighter and how he's had to work really hard to be the nice guy people think of him as. Be sure to check him out this week at…
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Watch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Check out my NEW YouTube channel Fitz chats with UFC welterweight Alex Morono. Morono has an interesting back story as a person who was never an athlete growing up. While he was always active, it was never in an organized activity. After his mom signed him up at a local boxing gym, he fell in love with combat spo…
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Watch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Check out my NEW YouTube channel Fitz chats with UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson as he gets ready to make his first walk as a UFC bantamweight in October. Cub has had a decorated career as a pro fighter and is one of the originals when it comes to transitioning from the WEC to the UFC. He has fought all the big nam…
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Watch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz chats with UFC middleweight Brendan Allen. "All In" talks about his upbringing in a military family, settling in Louisiana and finding a love for martial arts. Allen is 7-2 in the UFC since arriving through an impressive win on Dana White's Contender Series back in 2019. He has finished most of his victories…
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Watch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz Nation is back with new UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer! Joe is the first guest in Fitz Nation history that is a fighter yet to make his UFC debut. He had a major moment on Dana White's Contender Series in July when he scored a KO win and brought big time energy during and after the fight in his interview. That w…
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Watch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Fitz chats with UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen. Sandhagen is one of the most exciting bantamweight fighters in the world. He also has a very unique mindset in how he thinks of himself and the place in the world. He talks a lot about the art or martial arts being the most important part. To Sandhagen, t…
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Watch Fitz Nation on UFC Fight Pass Jalin Turner is the latest UFC contender to join Fitz Nation after his big win over Brad Riddell in Las Vegas. Turner not only has an impressive win streak that's propelled him to the top 15, but he has also finished his opponents at a dizzying rate, making him a prospect to watch at 155 pounds. In this interview…
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