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. 3d ago

    Have We Been Lied to About Everything? | Chris Liguori Episode #330

    Chris Liguori joins Roger Mathews and UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar for an unfiltered conversation about some of today’s most controversial stories and conspiracy theories. The guys discuss the Lindsay Clancy case and the public reaction surrounding it, mental health institutions, crime, government surveillance and the loss of trust in America’s systems. They also explore questions surrounding dinosaurs, UFOs, Project Blue Beam, MK-Ultra, the moon landing, the Epstein files, artificial intelligence and political corruption. Along the way, the conversation takes some hilarious turns involving rap legends, alien encounters, imported meat, Frankie’s IQ and a major misunderstanding about 2001: A Space Odyssey. Watch the full episode and let us know in the comments: What do you believe is real? Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share the episode. #ChampAndTheTramp #FrankieEdgar #RogerMathews #ChrisLiguori #PodcastFollow 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 Episode Trailer 01:52 Disclaimer and Giveaway 03:11 Jim Thorpe and Pennsylvania’s Strange History 08:40 What Happened to Limousines? 11:07 Tupac vs Biggie: Who Was Better? 15:29 Tupac’s Murder and Government Conspiracies 17:34 The Lindsay Clancy Case 24:58 Mental Institutions, Crime and Public Safety 30:30 Data Centers Targeting Small Towns 31:21 America’s Mushroom Capital 34:27 Did Dinosaurs Really Exist? 37:50 UFOs, Roswell and Alien Disclosure 39:03 Project Blue Beam Explained 41:40 Admiral Byrd, Antarctica and MK-Ultra 44:03 Charlie Kirk, JFK and the Moon Landing 45:42 How Does All of This End? 48:42 Flock Cameras and Government Surveillance 50:00 Why Americans Own AR-15s 52:30 The COVID Memory Hole 53:42 Trump’s Second Term and Broken Promises 55:00 What Happened to the Epstein Files? 56:22 The Darkest Conspiracy Theories 59:35 Protecting Your Family and Community 1:01:15 Imported Meat and Food Labels 1:02:58 What Is Real Anymore? 1:03:55 Military Service and America’s Endless Wars 1:05:07 Trump’s Tariffs and the Canada Dispute 1:08:23 Political Corruption and Insider Trading 1:10:35 Can Artificial Intelligence Expose the Truth? 1:12:18 The 2001: A Space Odyssey Confusion 1:13:16 Frankie’s IQ Gets Questioned 1:15:01 Candace Owens Debate and Erika Kirk 1:17:58 Closing Remarks

  2. Sep 8

    One Comment Destroyed His Entire Career | Episode #329

    Frnacis Hennessy returns to Champion and the Tramp to explain the viral controversy that turned his life upside down.After an online argument escalated, Francis found himself at the centre of serious accusations that received millions of views, attracted attention from major media personalities, and affected his work as a youth referee and bingo host. Francis breaks down how it started, why responding made everything worse, and what it’s like when social-media allegations follow you into real life.The conversation also covers his infamous sextortion story, becoming a father, chaotic youth-sports parents, life as a Philadelphia probation officer, gambling, political comedy, bombing onstage, free speech, and his determination to continue pursuing stand-up despite the backlash.Follow Champion and the Tramp for more unfiltered conversations, comedy, stories, and cultural commentary.Subscribe, like the episode, and let us know your favorite moment in the comments.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 Episode Trailer02:44 MuscleMeds Giveaway03:26 Champion and the Tramp Intro04:22 Francis Hennessy Returns05:59 The Infamous Sextortion Story06:36 Francis’s Latest Online Controversy07:18 His Baby Gets Dragged Into It08:17 The Accusations Escalate09:24 The Video Reaches 2.1 Million Views10:22 Can Francis Take Legal Action?10:56 Turning the Accusations Into Comedy11:52 Francis’s Financial Struggles12:09 The Controversy Reaches His Workplace13:21 Losing His Bingo and Refereeing Jobs15:05 The Personal Cost of Going Viral15:42 Bombing as a Stand-Up Comedian18:20 Francis Becomes a Father19:08 Parents and Youth Sports21:24 Arguing With Soccer Referees24:10 Frank the Referee Goes Viral25:42 The “Phantom Foul”26:48 The Reality of Parenthood27:52 Modern Porn and OnlyFans29:00 Postpartum Psychosis Debate31:25 Children, Adderall and Medication32:59 Stop Reading the Comments33:48 Why People Announce Their Unfollow34:05 Philadelphia and Gentrification35:01 The Crisis in Kensington37:11 Political Hatred Online38:02 The Common Sense Movement39:30 Francis’s City Council Speech41:58 Has Francis Lost Faith in Politics?43:01 Adventures With Baby Eleanor44:49 Francis Wore a Bra as a Teenager46:13 The Debate Over Women’s Sports49:00 Francis’s Comedy Career Collapses49:34 A Comedian Challenges a Philly Mobster50:54 Hiding Adult DVDs From Mom51:32 Sports Gambling Is Out of Control54:02 What Does “Gooning” Mean?55:26 Francis’s Penn State Degree55:44 Life as a Philadelphia Probation Officer57:26 A Probation Case Ends in Tragedy58:57 Francis Refuses to Quit Comedy1:00:04 Blaming His Fourth-Grade Teacher1:00:59 Tough Guys and Martial Arts1:03:05 Street Fighters vs Trained Fighters1:04:01 Running Is the Best Self-Defense1:05:16 The Craziest Referee Story1:06:09 Francis Gets Attacked During a Game1:07:00 Francis the Bingo Host1:07:34 Confronted During a Bingo Game1:08:10 Comedy Protects Free Speech1:09:02 Revisiting the Viral Controversy1:11:10 The Dorney Park Prank1:12:42 Breaking Into Philadelphia Comedy1:13:59 Going All-In on Stand-Up1:14:12 Francis Bombs in Front of 250 People1:15:02 A Comedy Show Goes Horribly Wrong1:16:01 Francis’s Comedy Influences1:16:19 His Girlfriend Hates His Comedy1:16:55 Life in Francis’s Apartment Building1:18:03 Is 35 Too Old to Chase the Dream?1:18:55 Where to Follow Francis1:19:13 Embracing the Controversy1:19:47 Francis Hennessy for City Council1:22:42 The Fake Bare-Knuckle Press Pass1:24:30 The Bikini Controversy1:25:06 Turning Crushing Lows Into Comedy1:26:16 Closing Remarks

  3. Aug 31

    Frankie Edgar Reveals His Next RAF Wrestling Opponent | Episode #328

    Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews are back for another episode packed with fight talk, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs.Frankie reveals his upcoming RAF wrestling match against former UFC rival Gray Maynard, setting the stage for another chapter in their legendary rivalry. The guys also break down the latest UFC action, discuss Mackenzie Dern’s performance, the Din Thomas controversy, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement, Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, and the mentality behind winning and losing a fight.Later, the conversation shifts toward Candace Owens’ debate with Andrew Wilson, freedom of speech, distrust in government, Flock surveillance cameras, and how technology is changing childhood.Drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode!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 Trailer01:34 Giveaway and Show Intro02:53 Scarface Quotes and Opening Banter03:36 Frankie Edgar Is Wrestling Again07:23 Frankie Reveals His Next Opponent07:43 Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard: The Trilogy Continues11:30 Mackenzie Dern Fight Breakdown12:39 The Din Thomas Controversy15:54 Remembering Khabib’s Fighting Career16:28 Did Khabib Retire at the Right Time?17:54 How Many People Can UFC Fighters Bring?18:41 Shout-Out to Edson Barboza20:33 Street Fights vs. Professional Fights22:01 Should People Avoid Fighting?25:29 Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry Breakdown26:53 Could Michael Morales Challenge Islam?30:59 Why Frankie Respects Mackenzie Dern31:28 Dan Henderson and the Greatest MMA Fighters35:46 Candace Owens vs. Andrew Wilson36:51 Debates, Controversy, and Viral Hot Takes41:19 Freedom of Speech and Questioning the Narrative42:03 Government Secrets and MKUltra43:22 Does Voting Still Matter?43:40 Flock Cameras and Public Surveillance46:47 Could Surveillance Be Used Against Citizens?48:04 Are We Losing Freedom of Speech?49:00 The Responsibility of Hosting a Podcast51:48 Roger Gets Asked a Personal Question52:24 Things Kids Today Will Never Understand53:47 Closing and Upcoming Guests

  4. Aug 24

    Shark Fishing, Fight Drama & Getting Older | Champ and the Tramp | Episode #327

    Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews are back with another episode of Champ and the Tramp, covering everything from shark fishing and crazy childhood stories to fighting, health scares, and getting older.The guys break down the controversy surrounding shark fishing and whether fishermen are really “training” sharks to come closer to shore. They also get into Frankie’s adventures with fishing, a wild amateur fight that nearly turned into a confrontation between coaches, and some unforgettable stories from their younger days.Things take a more serious turn when they discuss a student suffering a heart attack at the gym, Roger’s father going through major heart surgery, and how quickly a normal day can turn into a medical emergency. They also talk about old-school strength, sleep habits, nutrition advice, cold exposure, Wim Hof, and how much health advice has changed over the years.Plenty of laughs, arguments, stories, and classic Champ and the Tramp chaos along the way.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 Trailer1:54 Intro & Giveaway3:12 Coffee, Training & Catching Up7:09 Poison Ivy & Crazy Camping Stories11:51 Shark Fishing Controversy15:09 Growing Up Around Fishing18:27 Frankie Gets Into Fishing22:23 Coaching an Amateur Fight24:53 Fight Controversy Gets Heated26:29 Wild Fight Stories28:47 Heart Attack at the Gym33:25 Heart Surgery & Health Scares36:02 Old-School Strength vs Gym Strength36:41 Working With Dad in Maine38:06 Heart Health & Nitro Pills40:25 Sleep, Health & Daily Routines41:54 Health Advice & the Food Pyramid44:34 Cold Exposure & Wim Hof47:10 Final Thoughts & Outro

  5. Aug 15

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

    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

  6. Aug 11

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

    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

  7. Jul 11

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

    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

  8. Jul 6

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

    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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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
    331
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews
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