Champ and The Tramp

UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar and MTV Personality Roger Mathews come together in their man cave every week touching on real life issues, current events, MMA discussion, Reality TV, fatherhood, dating, guests and so much more.

Champ and The Tramp is a society podcast hosted by Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews, with 327 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews hosts Champ and The Tramp, a society show with 327 episodes published.

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  Episode #326

  Kurt & Mike: Two Fathers, Two Cancer Battles, One Message of Hope | Episode #326

  Aug 15, 20261h 16m

  In this powerful episode of Champ and the Tramp, Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar sit down with Kurt and Mike, two fathers, entrepreneurs, and family men facing stage four cancer. Kurt shares how what began as a stomach ache led to the discovery of a tumor in his colon and cancer that had spread to his liver. Mike recounts an even more staggering diagnosis—85 lesions throughout his body, including advanced melanoma that had reached his brain and cerebral fluid. After being given an extremely poor prognosis, his search for options eventually took him to Germany for T-cell therapy. The conversation explores their experiences with conventional and emerging treatments, seeking multiple medical opinions, clinical trials, personalised approaches, insurance and treatment accessibility, and the importance of being proactive when facing a life-changing diagnosis. But more than anything, this is a conversation about hope. Kurt and Mike open up about their wives and families standing beside them, finding faith through their darkest moments, continuing to work and live while undergoing treatment, and turning their experiences into an effort to help others searching for answers. Their message is simple: a diagnosis is not a sentence. Keep fighting, keep asking questions, and never lose hope. The experiences and treatments discussed in this episode reflect the guests' personal experiences and opinions and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding medical decisions. Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetramp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetramp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetramp Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Follow Kurt Instagramp- https://www.instagram.com/kurtvscancer Follow Mike Instragram-https://www.instagram.com/sm1lo CHAPTERS- 00:00 Episode Trailer 02:30 Giveaway & Intro 03:48 Meet Kurt & Mike: Battling Stage Four Cancer 04:53 Kurt's Shocking Colon Cancer Diagnosis 07:50 Mike's Symptoms & Months of Misdiagnosis 09:19 85 Lesions & an Extremely Rare Cancer Battle 10:41 Searching for Treatment in Germany 12:36 Turning Survival Into a Mission to Help Others 14:02 Finding the Right Doctors & Exploring Different Options 14:55 Using Sound Waves to Target Liver Tumors 16:38 Raising Awareness & Finding Hope After Diagnosis 18:38 Targeted Therapies, Chemo & T-Cells 20:32 Looking Beyond the Standard Treatment Path 21:44 What's Behind Rising Cancer Concerns? 23:37 Lifestyle, Genetics & Cancer 25:33 Kurt's Treatment Progress & the Power of Hope 28:39 Why Every Patient's Treatment Can Be Different 29:25 FDA Approval, Clinical Trials & the Right to Try 30:42 Looking Overseas for Treatment Options 32:53 The Accessibility Problem in Cancer Care 35:25 “Cancer Can Happen to Anybody” 37:02 The Wives & Families Behind the Fight 38:01 Finding Faith Through Cancer 39:36 Turning “Why Me?” Into a Mission 40:48 Kurt's Incredible Treatment Progress 41:42 Living Life With a Colostomy 42:17 Diet, Fasting & Lifestyle Changes 45:13 Stem Cells & Alternative Health Approaches 46:55 Breathwork, Wim Hof & Ice Baths 51:00 Sauna, Cold Plunges & Red Light Therapy 52:48 Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 53:43 Helping Others Find Cancer Resources 55:17 Why Getting Multiple Medical Opinions Matters 56:49 Why Men Ignore Warning Signs 59:32 COVID, Health Choices & Personal Autonomy 1:00:25 Losing a Wall Street Career & Reinventing Yourself 1:01:47 Building Businesses While Battling Cancer 1:03:58 Making Treatment Accessible to Everyone 1:05:01 Insurance & the Cost of Treatment 1:07:52 Cancer Research & Finding More Options 1:09:10 “A Diagnosis Is Not a Sentence” 1:11:37 Using Research & AI to Find Clinical Trials 1:13:23 Time Is the Most Precious Commodity 1:15:08 How Cancer Changes Your Perspective on Life 1:16:51 Final Thoughts & A Message to Their Families

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  Episode #325

  The Funniest Podcast We've Ever Recorded: Can You Guess These Movies?| Episode #325

  Aug 11, 20261h 2m

  What happens when you mix movie buffs, terrible accents, UFC veterans, and hilarious stories? This episode has it all.The crew kicks things off by playing "Quote This", a fast-paced movie quote party game where everyone has to act out or read iconic movie lines using different accents, voices, and physical challenges. From Rocky, Predator, Titanic, The Breakfast Club, Pulp Fiction, The Hunger Games, and more, the laughs don't stop.After the game, the conversation shifts to combat sports, as the hosts discuss Clay Guida's legendary energy, recent wrestling matches, respect between competitors, and where trash talk crosses the line. They also dive into family vacations, wildlife in Maine, fishing, tubing, bears, moose, strange foods from around the world, sharks along the East Coast, and plenty of unforgettable stories.If you enjoy combat sports, comedy, movies, and off-the-rails conversations, this episode is for you. Like the video if you enjoyed it Tell us which movie quote you would have guessed first! Subscribe for more episodes of 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!Chapters00:00 Intro Trailer02:07 Giveaway & Podcast Intro03:26 Introducing the "Quote This" Movie Game04:42 How the Game Works06:26 The Movie Quote Challenge Begins12:07 Chaos, Accents & Classic Movie Quotes22:56 Favorite Movies, Impressions & Trivia Battles36:35 Final Thoughts on the Game36:53 Clay Guida's Incredible Energy & MMA Stories39:09 Fighting, Wrestling & Career Reflections40:21 Breaking Down Recent Wrestling Matches42:25 Trash Talk: Where Should Fighters Draw the Line?45:03 Family Vacation Stories from Maine47:26 Bears, Moose & Wildlife Encounters48:33 The Best Wild Game Meat to Eat49:38 Weirdest Foods We've Ever Tried52:56 Sharks, Stingrays & Ocean Stories55:22 Animal Encounters & Fishing Adventures59:24 More Wild Vacation & Outdoor Stories1:02:19 Wrapping Up the Conversation

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  Episode #324

  Conor McGregor's Only Chance Against Max Holloway | #324

  Jul 11, 202654 min

  You get one of the funniest and most honest episodes yet. Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar dive into the realities of business ownership, learning from expensive mistakes, and why choosing the right business partner matters more than the business itself. Frankie opens up about owning UFC gyms, what he would do differently today, and how failure shaped his career outside the Octagon. The conversation shifts into parenting, youth wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and why kids need to embrace failure while adults avoid it at all costs. Frankie also breaks down the brutal reality of wrestling weight cuts, Fargo Nationals, nutrition, and what competitors go through before stepping on the mat. Of course, it wouldn't be Champ & The Tramp without hilarious stories—from college fights and food poisoning disasters to motorcycle road rage, unforgettable drinking stories, and debates about the greatest women in MMA history before wrapping up with UFC fight picks. If you enjoy honest conversations, behind-the-scenes MMA stories, parenting, business lessons, and plenty of laughs, this episode is for you. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 💬 Let us know your favorite story from this episode. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. #MMA #FrankieEdgar #RogerMathews #UFC #Wrestling #JiuJitsu #Business #Podcast #CombatSports Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetramp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetramp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetramp Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between! 00:00 Trailer 02:18 Intro & Giveaway 03:37 Business Partnerships & Costly Mistakes 07:38 Why Failure Makes You Better 09:28 Parenting Through Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu 11:48 Fargo Nationals & Wrestling Weight Cuts 14:18 Weight Cutting, Hydration & Competition Nutrition 15:33 College Drinking Stories & Weight-Cut Horror Stories 16:23 The Food Poisoning Disaster Story 19:18 College Fights & Wild Party Memories 21:18 Why Adults Stop Making Crazy Memories 22:18 Motorcycle Road Rage Story 26:18 Business, Family & Life Lessons 28:48 The Mount Rushmore of Women's MMA 31:03 The Greatest Female Fighters Ever 33:48 Social Media, Internet Culture & Comedy 37:08 UFC Card Predictions & Fight Picks 42:18 Final Thoughts

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  Episode #323

  The Movie They Don’t Want You To See… | Champ and The Tramp #323

  Jul 6, 202655 min

  On this episode of Champ and The Tramp, Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar are back for another unfiltered conversation covering everything from nature, animals, culture, and the biggest debates happening today.The guys kick things off talking about the Strawberry Moon, old beliefs around full moons, wildlife, hunting, fishing, sharks, orcas, and why some animals struggle in captivity.The conversation then turns into a deeper discussion about controversial films, censorship, immigration, multiculturalism, American values, Europe’s future, free speech, and whether societies can maintain their identity while adapting to change.From hilarious arguments to serious debates, Roger and Frankie bring their honest perspectives, personal experiences, and classic back-and-forth energy.Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes every week.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!Chapters00:00 Trailer01:40 Disclaimer01:53 Carnivore Giveaway02:59 Strawberry Moon & Full Moon Theories04:54 Do Full Moons Affect People?05:42 Can We Trust Statistics & Polling?06:55 Endangered Animals & Hunting Debate07:48 Bears, Parasites & Eating Wild Meat09:10 Sushi, Oysters & Seafood Risks09:46 Growing Up Clamming & Fishing Stories10:54 Shark Fishing From The Beach11:42 Why Great White Sharks Can’t Survive Captivity12:07 Orcas, SeaWorld & Animal Intelligence15:35 The Movie Banned In Germany16:05 Citizen Vigilante & Europe’s Migrant Debate17:40 Does Multiculturalism Work?18:58 American Values & Assimilation21:40 Heated Debate On Freedom23:09 Borders, Europe & Immigration24:24 Propaganda, Politics & Division29:40 Crime, Punishment & Society34:45 Old Stories & Growing Up Different39:40 Changing Rules In Fighting44:41 MMA Legends & Wrestling Dominance49:42 Greatest Fighters & Different Eras53:40 Movies That Predicted The Future55:54 Final Thoughts

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  Episode #322

  A Combat Veteran Just Said What Millions Are Thinking | Derick Carver #322

  Jun 30, 20262h 17m

  Combat veteran and world-record disabled powerlifter Derick Carver joins Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar for one of the most thought-provoking conversations yet. Derrick shares the story of why he joined the military after 9/11, how growing up without strong role models shaped his life, and the lessons he learned serving in Afghanistan. From overcoming failure to finding purpose, he explains why "choosing your hard" changed everything. The conversation dives into masculinity, fatherhood, discipline, physical fitness, military service, patriotism, and what it really means to be an American. Derrick also gives his perspective on Bryce Mitchell's comments about "politician's wars," discusses following orders in the military, the COVID vaccine mandate, and where he believes the line should be drawn between duty and personal conviction. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is packed with honest opinions, personal stories, and meaningful discussion about service, sacrifice, freedom, and the challenges facing modern society. Topics Covered: Derick Carver's Afghanistan deployment Why did he join the military after 9/11 Life after combat and powerlifting The "Choose Your Hard" mindset Fatherhood and raising strong children Masculinity in modern America Bryce Mitchell's comments on war Military life and following orders COVID vaccine mandates in the military Patriotism, freedom, and American values If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations with athletes, veterans, comedians, and influential guests. Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetramp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetramp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetramp Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between! 0:00:00 Trailer 0:03:12 Disclaimer 0:03:25 Carnivor 0:04:31 Meeting Derick & the Road Trip Days 0:10:27 How He Got Into the Military 0:19:47 The Three F's Every Man Needs 0:21:45 Bryce Mitchell & Fighting a Politician's War 0:28:06 Looking to the Government to Save You 0:38:18 Gaza, War & Civilian Casualties 0:46:18 Israel, Europe & Cultural Warfare 0:53:29 Why He's a Christian Nationalist 0:56:17 Tucker, Putin & Russia 0:59:25 Borders & Who Actually Assimilates 1:09:04 The Day He Got Hit 1:10:41 75 Meters From Opening a School 1:13:50 Hammering a Titanium Rod Into His Femur 1:21:56 Doing It All Again 1:27:02 The Ex-Wife Got Married & Co-Parenting 1:34:16 Millennial Dads Are Saving the World 1:35:42 The Feminism Breakdown 1:46:29 Wisdom From a Dying Kid 1:47:56 The Quadruple Amputee Who Did a Bodybuilding Show 1:52:31 Dustin Poirier's Plane Incident 1:54:23 When Your Whole Identity Gets Ripped Away 1:58:19 The COVID Reckoning 2:06:33 War With China Is Already Here 2:13:58 Defund the Universities 2:18:52 Wrapping It Up

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