Champ and The Tramp

Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews
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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.

  1. 1d ago

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

    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

    2h 17m

  2. Jun 20

    The Tragic Story That Changed Everything + UFC Freedom 250 | Episode #321

    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

    1h 6m

  3. Jun 13

    Roger Mathews & Frankie Edgar Predict UFC Freedom 250 | Episode #320

    Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar are back with another entertaining episode of The Champ and The Tramp! The guys talk about surviving a brutal Northeast winter, why summer at the Jersey Shore hits differently, beach life, boating, motorcycles, parenting, and raising adventurous kids in today's world. They also share hilarious stories, including a wild beach brawl involving Roger's sister Renee and a youth soccer tournament gone wrong.Later, the conversation shifts to current events, the Austin Metcalf case, social media outrage, media narratives, and the growing debate surrounding the upcoming UFC White House card. Roger and Frankie break down some of the biggest fights on the card, including Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira's matchup, Bo Nickal's return, Michael Chandler's future, and Sean O'Malley's path back to title contention.From parenting philosophies and outdoor adventures to UFC predictions and White House fight-night controversy, this episode delivers laughs, strong opinions, and plenty of unfiltered conversation.👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe 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 Disclaimer0:13 Carnivor0:42 Summertime's Here1:18 Loving Summer After a Brutal Winter5:35 Renee's Beach Brawl8:49 Bikes, Boats & Being Outdoors11:24 Let Your Kids Do Dangerous Things13:54 Parents Who Parent Other People's Kids15:19 Crabbing & Island Heights17:13 Grayson's Dirt Bike Crash19:24 The Austin Metcalf Case21:31 White House Card Drama26:44 Pastrana's White House Backflip28:34 The Claw29:36 Thunder Calls the Game32:26 Running the Whole Fight Card43:05 The Netanyahu Walkout Talk45:53 Politics, Sports & NBA Riots48:17 The Crash Documentary52:52 The Michael Jackson Doc56:34 Track Days & Wall Stadium1:00:08 Who'd Actually Win in a Fight

    1h 4m

  4. Jun 6

    Frankie Breaks Down His Match Against Merab Dvalishvili | Episode #319

    Frankie breaks down his experience competing at RAF and what it was really like stepping onto the mat against one of the world's best grapplers, Merab Dvalishvili.From the atmosphere feeling like a UFC fight week to meeting legends like Kurt Angle and Jon Jones, Frankie shares the highs, the lessons learned, and why he has zero regrets about taking the challenge. He discusses what surprised him most about Merab's wrestling style, the key moments that decided the match, and why he believes he can come back even better with more experience.The conversation also dives into some of the most memorable moments from the event, including the viral nose-ring controversy, reactions from fellow fighters, and the star-studded lineup that made RAF such a unique experience.Was Merab's awkward style the difference-maker? Could Frankie do better in a rematch? And what was it like sharing the event with some of the biggest names in combat sports? Chapters: 0:00 Disclaimer 0:13 Carnivor 1:19 What's In A Name 4:35 Chris And The Matt Brown Upset 5:16 The RAF Wrestling Debut 9:58 Meeting Kurt Angle And John Jones 13:48 Ben Askren Back From Death's Door 16:29 Fighting For Money Or Pride 18:28 The Jose Canseco Offer 19:58 The White House Card 24:06 The Influencer Fighter Era 24:45 Tattooed Singer Goes Bare Knuckle 27:00 Grit Money Can't Buy 28:49 OnlyFans And Shock Culture 30:39 The Crash Documentary 32:17 Avatar And Real Sci Fi 33:59 Disney's Dark History 35:39 The Cancun Monster 40:31 The Strip Mall Story 46:10 Caitlin Clark Talk 48:30 The Cut Off Debate 50:25 Marriage Kids And IVF 52:19 Cereal On The Ceiling 53:15 The Instagram Illusion 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!

    55 min

  5. May 23

    Nate Diaz Didn’t Look Like Himself… Breaking Down The Craziest Fights On Netflix | Episode #318

    Welcome back to another episode of Champ and The Tramp! This one goes everywhere — from parenting and phones to AI conspiracies, movies, sports, wrestling, and some wild entertainment debates.Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews dive into whether smartphones are changing the next generation, strange theories surrounding presidents and history, the evolution of AI, and some fun movie discussions. The guys also break down the latest MVP card, Netflix numbers, Colby Covington stepping into wrestling, and Frankie opens up about the losses that hit him the hardest during his fighting career.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!00:00:00 Trailer00:01:40 Disclaimer00:01:53 Carnivor00:02:22 Did We Ruin Our Kids With Phones00:17:31 AI In The 60s And The Y Files00:20:19 Presidents And The Royal Bloodline00:21:36 Who Towed The Moon Here00:26:08 If You Made A Movie00:28:49 What Counts As An Action Movie00:35:25 Elliot Page Playing Achilles00:38:03 Breaking Down The MVP Card00:42:55 The Netflix Numbers Game00:45:00 Colby Covington Goes Wrestling00:51:11 Frankie On The Losses That Hurt

    53 min

  6. May 16

    Frankie Edgar Reveals Why He Said Yes To Merab | Episode #317

    On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk UFC 318 fallout — Sean Brady dominating Buckley, the Strickland-Hazmat scale controversy, Ryan Cafaro's wild comeback in Japan, and the Van vs. Tesoro war that had Frankie second-guessing the stoppage. Frankie breaks down his upcoming wrestling match with Merab Dvalishvili, why he said yes, and how he's training different this camp. Then it gets unhinged — rapid fire questions, chimpanzee vs. Pereira, Biggie vs. Jon Jones, plastic in your fruit, and the hardest Roger ever got cracked at a bar. Real, raw, no filter.Chapters:00:00 Disclaimer00:13 Carnivor01:48 UFC 318 Recap03:28 Sabatini & Sean Brady Dominate Buckley05:09 Van vs. Tesoro War06:13 Ryan Cafaro's Japan Comeback08:12 Hazmat vs. Strickland Breakdown12:14 The Scale Controversy14:26 Was Brady's Fight Fixed?15:32 Frankie vs. Merab Wrestling Match18:21 Has Frankie Ever Ducked a Fight?20:22 Strickland's Trash Talk Game23:22 Masculinity in America Today24:28 Plastic in Your Fruit26:30 Buying Half a Cow & Hunting Talk30:31 Frankie's RAF Wrestling Prep31:08 When Does The Student Become The Teacher?33:21 Rapid Fire Questions35:31 Biggie vs. Jon Jones37:12 Vegan or No Sex For A Year39:11 Best Athletes Of All Time50:39 Loyalty in Sports vs. Country55:59 Roger Gets Cracked at the Surf ClubFollow 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!

    59 min

  7. May 11

    John "Body Shot" Leonardo Explains Why Boxing Wrecks the Brain Worse Than MMA | Episode #316

    On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk shop with local stud John "Body Shot" Leonardo, the 13-1-1 super bantamweight from Jersey gearing up for a hometown war on June 13th at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. John breaks down how he linked up with Frankie for the bare knuckle camp, what it's like being trained by his father, and the brutal weight cut that left him passed out in his bedroom hours before a main event. The guys swap war stories on cutting weight, raising fighters, getting sued for fights that never happened, and why boxing punishes the brain harder than MMA ever could. Plus the Gotti love, the Holyfield meet-cute, and a Margarito plaster-of-Paris flashback you forgot you remembered. Chapters: 00:00 Disclaimer 00:13 Carnivor 00:41 Intro 01:18 John "Body Shot" Leonardo Joins the Show 03:10 Body Shots Are a Different Animal 04:25 Linking Up With Frankie for the Bare Knuckle Camp 06:14 Margarito and the Plaster of Paris Gloves 07:39 Pros and Cons of Being Trained by Your Father 09:51 Caring Too Much About Your Kid Can Hurt Them 12:46 Frankie Gets Sued for a Fight That Never Happened 15:22 Kicked Off the Wrestling Team for Bad Grades 15:57 The Diner Spit That Turned Into Manslaughter 16:52 John's Top 3 Boxers and Meeting Holyfield 18:42 Matt Serra Was the Coolest Champ 19:53 Why Most Wrestlers Quit the Second They Get Cracked 23:15 A Day in the Life of a Working Pro Boxer 29:23 Frankie Almost Became a Cop and a Plumber 32:03 The Skipping Test That Tells You How Old You Really Are 33:18 Johnny Buchanan, the Multi-Talented Freak 34:34 The Scouting Report on the June 13th Opponent 39:15 Frankie's Road Rage Problem 40:06 Mark's Dry Fasting Theory 42:08 Why Boxing Weight Classes Hit Different Than MMA 46:10 Kayla Harrison Looked Like a Skeleton 47:36 The Time John Passed Out on Fight Week 50:27 The Sauna vs the Bathtub Debate 52:28 The Buddy Who Drank Sink Water at Night 53:29 Tino's First Real Weight Cut 54:27 Wrestling Boys vs Wrestling Girls 56:46 Why Boxing Punishes the Brain Worse 57:30 Ray Mercer Quit a Kickboxing Match Mid Fight 58:29 Sparring Frankie at 44 and 170 Pounds Shredded 59:39 Where to Follow John and Get Tickets 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!

    1h 1m

  8. Apr 24

    Jonathan Brookins Talks Trading The UFC For A Surfboard In Costa Rica | Episode #315

    On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with TUF Season 12 winner Jonathan Brookins about walking away from the UFC to live out of a backpack across India, Montreal, and now Costa Rica. He opens up about losing his siblings, finding faith, and the price of chasing passion over paychecks. From beating Michael Johnson to getting pulled from a Masvidal-era bare knuckle card at the last minute, Jonathan's story hits different. The guys also break down the sorry state of rival promotions and why MVP might not last. Chapters: 0:00 Disclaimer 0:13 Carnivor 1:18 Ultimate Fighter Winner Jonathan Brookins Joins The Show 2:15 Living Around The World After Retirement 6:43 Getting Into MMA Through Crazy Horse Charles Bennett 9:11 Wanderlei vs Crazy Horse Backstage Chaos 9:38 Losing His Brothers And Sister 14:37 Training With GSP On The Ultimate Fighter 15:01 Would You Tell A Young Fighter To Go Pro 18:14 Running A School And Staying A Fan Of The Sport 19:16 MVP Promotion Just Like Affliction Back In The Day 20:10 Global Fight League Getting Paid To Do Nothing 20:30 Coming Out Of Retirement And Cutting 30 Pounds 23:35 Masvidal Pulled The Plug Last Minute On His Bare Knuckle Fight 25:26 Learning To Surf In Costa Rica With No Experience 29:00 Getting Spiritual With Age And Raising Kids 33:00 How The Podcast Actually Started 37:53 No Regrets And The Butterfly Effect 40:50 Why Kids Need The Lows To Feel The Highs 43:18 Roger Says He's Gonna Learn To Surf 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!

    45 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    323
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews
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