Making the Walk

Making the Walk
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Making the Walk isn’t just a fight podcast — it’s a conversation hub. From UFC breakdowns to Crosswalk’s takes on the wider world of sports, and even open-ended talks with artists, athletes, and people from all walks of life, we explore the stories that matter.

  1. WEMBY VS BRUNSON! NBA Finals Predictions | UFC Vegas 118 Preview, Macau Recap & New Matchups

    Jun 2

    WEMBY VS BRUNSON! NBA Finals Predictions | UFC Vegas 118 Preview, Macau Recap & New Matchups

    The championship data is set and the combat sports calendar is absolutely catching fire! Jax and Cross return for Episode 45 of Crosswalk to break down an unprecedented dual-finals week. Jalen Brunson has carried the New York Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, but standing in their way is the ultimate basketball anomaly: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. We give our predictions for this historic series. Plus, the ice is burning up as the Carolina Hurricanes lock horns with the Vegas Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup in the NHL Finals! On the MMA front, we hit you with a lightning-fast recap of the elite performances at UFC Macau before diving face-first into this weekend's UFC Vegas 118 card, headlined by Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim. But the real talking point is the institutional shift of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. How does this stack up as a cultural spectacle against UFC 300 or the Sphere? To wrap things up, we react to the massive breaking matchmaking news: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is locked for Abu Dhabi, and the rumors are swirling around an explosive BMF title rematch between Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan! Run of Show - Intro & UFC Macau Quick Recap - NBA Finals Preview: Knicks vs. Spurs (Brunson vs. Wemby!) - NHL Finals Breakdown: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights - UFC Vegas 118 Preview: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim - Is UFC Freedom 250 the Wildest Event Ever? (White House vs. Sphere vs. UFC 300) - New Fight Matchups: Ankalaev vs. Rountree Jr. Booked for Abu Dhabi! - BMF Rematch Rumors: Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan?! #NBAFinals #Knicks #Spurs #UFCVegas118 #BelalMuhammad #UFCFreedom #AnkalaevRountree #NHLFinals #CrosswalkMMA

    1 hr
  2. Super Bowl LX Matchup Set + Gaethje Wins Interim Gold (Is Paddy Elite?)

    Jan 28

    Super Bowl LX Matchup Set + Gaethje Wins Interim Gold (Is Paddy Elite?)

    The matchup for Super Bowl LX is set! It’s the Patriots vs. the Seahawks in Santa Clara. Jax and Cross break down the tale of two games—the Seahawks' thrilling 31-27 win over the Rams versus the Patriots' ugly 10-7 snow-game victory in Denver. We debate: Is Drake Maye actually ready for this stage?Plus, we react to UFC 324. Justin Gaethje captures the Interim Lightweight Title, but Paddy Pimblett proved he belongs in the elite. We discuss the potential Gaethje vs. Topuria super-fight, Sean O'Malley's close win, and if Derrick Lewis is finally done. Finally, a look ahead to UFC 325 in Sydney.

    1h 2m
  3. Indiana Hoosiers Champions + NFL Playoff Recap & UFC 324 Preview

    Jan 28

    Indiana Hoosiers Champions + NFL Playoff Recap & UFC 324 Preview

    On this episode of Crosswalk, we crown a new king in College Football! Jax and Cross react to the Indiana Hoosiers becoming "And New" National Champions with a perfect season.Then, the road to the Super Bowl heats up. We recap the "Imposters" exposed in the Divisional Round and preview Championship Sunday (Broncos vs. Patriots & Seahawks vs. Rams). Finally, will we hear "And New" at UFC 324? We break down the stakes for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett.

    56 min
  4. POWER SHIFT: Bears & Hoosiers Take Over + UFC 2026 Hot Takes

    Jan 14

    POWER SHIFT: Bears & Hoosiers Take Over + UFC 2026 Hot Takes

    The balance of power has officially shifted. On this episode of Crosswalk, we react to a historic weekend where The Bears beat the Packers in a classic and the SEC was shut out of the National Championship.First, we break down the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Indiana destroys Oregon (56-22) and Miami survives Ole Miss (31-27), setting up a "New Era" Natty. We debate: Is the SEC taking a dip, and is NIL to blame?Then, we recap a wild NFL Wild Card Weekend, including the Bears exorcising their demons, the Patriots' defensive masterclass, and previews for tonight's Texans/Steelers clash. We ask: Is QB the most important position in sports?Finally, we look into the future with our UFC 2026 Hot Takes. We each bring 3 bold predictions for the octagon—who becomes a double champ, and who falls off?#CFBPlayoff #IndianaFootball #Bears #CalebWilliams #UFC2026 #UFC #NFLPlayoffs #Crosswalk

    56 min
  5. It Doesn't Work" - Strahan vs. Garrett, Black Monday Chaos & CFB Final Four | EP 30

    Jan 7

    It Doesn't Work" - Strahan vs. Garrett, Black Monday Chaos & CFB Final Four | EP 30

    The NFL regular season is over, and the chopping block is out. On this episode of Crosswalk, we break down the fallout from Black Monday: Kevin Stefanski is out in Cleveland, the Falcons clean house, and Pete Carroll exits Seattle. Which opening is the most attractive for the next big coach? Then, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Sack Record. Myles Garrett has technically broken the record, but Michael Strahan had some choice words on the broadcast: "It doesn't work." Is the legend protecting his legacy, or is the 17-game season unfair to history? Plus, the NFL Playoff Bracket is officially set (featuring a massive Packers vs. Bears trilogy), and we react to the College Football Quarterfinals where Indiana shocked the world by routing Alabama. Run of Show: [00:00] Intro: The Best #30 in Sports History? [04:30] Black Monday: Stefanski, Carroll & The Falcons [16:00] NFL Playoff Bracket: Packers/Bears & Chargers/Pats [28:00] The Sack Record: Is Strahan "Salty" about the 17-game season? [38:00] CFB Quarterfinals: Indiana dominates Alabama [48:00] The Final Four: Ole Miss vs. Miami & Oregon vs. Indiana [58:00] Transfer Portal Chaos: 3,700 Players looking for a home [1:08:00] UFC: Paramount App vs. Fight Pass

    56 min
  6. Topuria "Extorted"? + Sherrone Moore Jailed & Chiefs Dynasty Dead | Ep. 27

    12/16/2025

    Topuria "Extorted"? + Sherrone Moore Jailed & Chiefs Dynasty Dead | Ep. 27

    It might be one of the wildest week in sports this year We break down the shocking fall of Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore (arrested just hours after being fired) and the mysterious "extortion" case forcing Ilia Topuria to step away from the UFC. Plus, the NFL landscape shifts as Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons suffer season-ending ACL tears. Is the Chiefs dynasty officially over? In this episode: (02:54) UFC Recap: Manel Kape's KO & the Flyweight Title picture (Team Kape vs. Team Taira). (12:25) Ilia Topuria Scandal: Reacting to the "extortion" statement, rumors, and the new Interim Title fight (Paddy vs. Gaethje). (27:32) Michigan Meltdown: From National Champs to Handcuffs—breaking down the Sherrone Moore arrest and the "Plan B" delivery tip-off. (33:18) CFB Playoff Preview: Alabama vs. Oklahoma & Texas A&M vs. Miami predictions. (41:50) NFL "Black Sunday": Patrick Mahomes Tears ACL—is the Chiefs' run finished? (49:25) QB Debate: Caleb Williams vs. Trevor Lawrence—who would you rather start right now? Support the Show: Join the debate in the YouTube comments: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_O6dHmKTKEUrQiVoWQ3Oqg/ Follow us on X/IG: @walk_mma

    54 min
  7. Shedeur Sabotaged? Notre Dame Quits & UFC 323 Fallout | Crosswalk Ep. 26

    12/09/2025

    Shedeur Sabotaged? Notre Dame Quits & UFC 323 Fallout | Crosswalk Ep. 26

    In Episode 26 of Crosswalk, Jax and Cross break down a chaotic weekend of fights and football. UFC 323 Fallout: Petr Yan puts on a masterclass to reclaim the title from Merab Dvalishvili—we analyze the adjustments and what a trilogy looks like. Plus, reaction to Joshua Van’s shock win over Pantoja, Peyton Talbot retiring Cejudo, and the violent end to the ESPN era. NFL Chaos: Shedeur Sanders posts a historic rookie stat line (350+ yards, 4 TDs) only to be taken off the field for a gimmick play on the deciding 2-point conversion. Was it incompetence by Kevin Stefanski or active sabotage? We also discuss the Cowboys getting exposed by the Lions, the Chiefs dynasty fading, and the debate: Joe Burrow or Josh Allen to start a franchise? College Football Controversy: The CFP bracket is set, but Notre Dame is refusing to play in a bowl game. We discuss whether the Irish are "pouting" and look at the strange inclusion of both Tulane and JMU in the playoff field. Run of Show: UFC 323: Yan vs. Merab & Pantoja's Injury CFB: Bracket Reaction & Notre Dame Boycott Recruiting: How parents & NIL influence the "Living Room Pitch" NFL: Shedeur Sanders Benched? + Cowboys Fraud Check QB Debate: Burrow vs. Allen Crosswalk — where fights, football, and fandom collide.

    55 min
  8. Welterweight Chaos + NFL Madness | Crosswalk Ep. 24

    12/02/2025

    Welterweight Chaos + NFL Madness | Crosswalk Ep. 24

    Welterweight CHAOS has erupted in the UFC — Morales’s KO, Leon’s crossroads after Prates cleans him out, Islam secures a second belt, and a division that feels more alive than ever. We break it all down in Episode 24 of Crosswalk. Plus: 🏈 NFL Week Fallout • Are the Panthers secretly the most entertaining team in football? • Sam Darnold crashes back to earth. • Broncos & Eagles winning ugly — does it matter? • Jamar Chase did what?? • Is Cleveland sabotaging Shedeur? 🏟 College Football Storylines • UNT ranked — can the dream continue? • Bama falls to #10… fair or foul? • Heisman frontrunners Ty Simpson & Fernando Mendoza looking shaky. • Is Texas really “not ready”? • Is A&M resilient… or exposed? As always, join us in the chat — we want to hear YOUR takes.

    57 min
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Making the Walk isn’t just a fight podcast — it’s a conversation hub. From UFC breakdowns to Crosswalk’s takes on the wider world of sports, and even open-ended talks with artists, athletes, and people from all walks of life, we explore the stories that matter.

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  • Creator
    Making the Walk
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
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