57 episodes

Welcome to Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda Prates, a podcast about MMA. Kind of. But not really. Well, not entirely. Just listen, OK?

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    • 4.8 • 16 Ratings

Welcome to Best Camp of My Life with Fernanda Prates, a podcast about MMA. Kind of. But not really. Well, not entirely. Just listen, OK?

    This Has Been the Best Camp of My Life

    This Has Been the Best Camp of My Life

    Join Fernanda as she sprays down the showers, wipes down the ring and shuts off the lights one last time.
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    • 12 min
    BREAKING: Karim Zidan Likes Fun

    BREAKING: Karim Zidan Likes Fun

    Investigative journalist Karim Zidan joins Fernanda to discuss his groundbreaking and dangerous work in the field of MMA, growing up in Egypt under martial law, the fetishization of trauma, doom scrolling, his former life as a DJ, pride vs. patriotism, and a lot more.
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    • 1 hr 22 min
    The Mith of Mindenhall

    The Mith of Mindenhall

    Tenured MMA writer/podcaster Chuck Mindenhall takes to Best Camp and breaks his silence for an extremely candid conversation covering his history as a writer, the various outlets he's written for, his current podcasting and literary initiatives, the difference between a news article and a column, where the responsibility lies in communicating said difference, and a whole lot more.
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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Fernanda Returns

    Fernanda Returns

    Fernanda and Booboo are back from their European vacation for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from Jim Miller's status as a human air fryer, to Bolsonaro's cursed presidency. Also Conor McGregor might have punched an Italian DJ shortly after baptizing his child at the Vatican? Stick around until the end for a micro-review of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and Fernanda's surprisingly convincing American Valley Girl accent.
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Freaky Fernanda: Megan Olivi Revisited

    Freaky Fernanda: Megan Olivi Revisited

    Fernanda recites an incantation while exploring ancient ruins and inadvertently swaps bodies with her producer, Jordan. Can they reverse the curse in time to save Fernanda's marriage and Jordan's career?! In the meantime, we revisit a classic interview with one of MMA's brightest stars, Megan Olivi, where she and Fernanda discuss Megan's career trajectory, the unique challenges of live television, the unyielding eye of public focus, and much more.
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Double Dragon Reviews Review

    Double Dragon Reviews Review

    It's our 50th episode (for the second time!) and to celebrate Fernanda and Booboo watched 1994's Double Dragon, starring Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano and Robert Patrick. In addition to sharing their own thoughts on the film's successes and failures, Fernanda also prepared a selection of particularly potent user reviews from across the internet for your enjoyment. Please be advised, this episode does contain the phrase "spinach enema."
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    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

Krlindie ,

Such an awesome podcast!

Despite her playful self-deprication, Fernanda's podcast provides amazing insight into the people that grind everyday (without much acknowledgement) to make sure that us MMA fans stay informed. Also, as someone who just got into MMA at the beginning of Covid, the podcast also provides a lot of context as to what it's like to be a long-time MMA fan when the MMA world has an earned reputation that is different than that of a lot of fans. Really awesome podcast and Keep it up! Also, Petesy Carroll is the man!

thelobos ,

Best podcast in the MMA world

I love this podcast! Fernanda has interesting conversations with her guests and keeps things light but gets serious when she needs to.

Punk curmudgeon ,

One of the best

Nanda is one of the best in the game! I love her perspective and it’s something we all need to hear. In mma and in Lyfe. #nandaspirates

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