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Not A Paid Sponsor

By Anthony Hernandez


Bringing you up to speed on the latest news regarding MMA, technology, pop culture, and current events! We also bring in special guests from all over our various communities to talk about whats hot and whats not! (That is if I can stick to the script.....)

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12/12/2020 SpaceX, Sports Economy VS COVID, and Guppy Whales?

Not A Paid Sponsor Dec 13, 2020

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12/12/2020 SpaceX, Sports Economy VS COVID, and Guppy Whales?

12/12/2020 SpaceX, Sports Economy VS COVID, and Guppy Whales?

In this episode we talk about the week that was. SpaceX takes another leap in our journey to the great beyond. What the heck is a Guppy Whale? We also discuss the economical impact the pandemic has had on sports. Are mandatory vaccinations a thing? We weigh in on the possibility. All this and more!
Dec 13, 202057:51
12/05/2020: Health Updates, COVID Fears and Conspiracies

12/05/2020: Health Updates, COVID Fears and Conspiracies

It’s been a hot minute since we last recorded! We appreciate the patience while we try and figure out our rhythm. In this episode, I give a quick update on my health situation. Afterwards, we go round and round the world discussing everything from COVID fears and conspiracies, to the Tyson vs Jones matchup, the stars above and beyond! Sit tight, enjoy the show!
Dec 07, 202001:01:11
We Are Back! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!

We Are Back! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!

I’ve been on a major hiatus and have finally returned! For those of you who didn’t know, I was diagnosed with colon cancer in April 2019. I tried resuming the podcast while I was undergoing treatment but my health took a turn for the worse. You will hear all about it, and my road to recovery. Thank you to everyone who gave me your support. It gave me the strength to keep fighting.
We talk about the biblical plague in the room, UFC 249 and what we're going through while the world falls apart around us. Thanks for listening!
Apr 18, 202056:25
MMA EPISODE 8: LIFE CHANGES FOR EVERYONE!

MMA EPISODE 8: LIFE CHANGES FOR EVERYONE!

In this episode I give everyone a quick update on my health. Many of you know by now back in April I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Thanks to the highly trained medical staff as well as the rock solid support you all gave me during my time of need I have mustered enough energy to put out a new episode! We take a shorty walk down what was UFC 239.  I apologize if i omitted one fight in particular (Jones VS Thiago).  Sit back and enjoy! 


Again I wish to thank EVERYONE who sent love my way. I look forward to getting back on the saddle again sometime soon!

Jul 10, 201920:05
MMA Episode 7: TJ and the Curious Case of Drug Testing/ Is Bare Knuckle Fighting “Primitive “?

MMA Episode 7: TJ and the Curious Case of Drug Testing/ Is Bare Knuckle Fighting “Primitive “?

Welcome to the next episode of the Not a Paid Sponsor Podcast!

I’ve decided to do another in the car episode! We had some crazy news drop about TJ Dillshaw regarding his case with NYSAC and USADA! What is EPO and why would someone be prescribed this?

Artem Lobov’s debut at BKFC5 has come and gone. Many people have mixed emotions on where they stand with Bare Knuckle Fighting. Is it too primitive or not?

Scientists have discovered and published the first actual photo of a black hole! Isn’t science awesome? We alight about politics and everything in between.

I start ranting towards the end about a “snarky” tweet I saw. This sends me flying off the rails. All this and more! Enjoy!

Apr 11, 201949:58
MMA Episode 6: It Took 2 Days To Record This

MMA Episode 6: It Took 2 Days To Record This

I decided to do this episode from my car so there’s no intro today! I’m not going to lie. I’ve been stuck in a creative block for the past couple of weeks. Nevertheless WE ARE BACK!

In this episode we recap all of the UFC events that were. Is it a good time to be a UFC fan? What’s the deal with doping violations?

We brush up on the new UFC on ESPN+ extension, the new Joker movie, and video games! Check it out! If you like what you hear subscribe! I’m trying to get back on the saddle and hope to be doing 2 episodes a week from here on out!
Apr 03, 201952:55
MMA EPISODE 5: UFC 235 And Beyond!

MMA EPISODE 5: UFC 235 And Beyond!

This was one of the more highly anticipated cards of the year despite it only being held in March! We had so many questions leading up to fight night!!!
-How does Cody Garbrandt come back after his loss to TJ Dillshaw?
-Does Zabit Magomedshapirov deserve to be in the top 10?
-How will "Funky" Ben Askren do in his UFC debut against Robbie Lawler?
-Does Johnny Walker beat Misha Cirkunov on short notice?
-Is Anthony Smith to Jon Jones what Holly Holm was to Ronda Rousey?
All this and many more questions! That being said, UFC235 turned out to be quite the anomaly. Leaving us with more questions than we had answers. FEAR NOT! We swim through the ups, downs, and controversy that made up UFC 235! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!
If you all enjoy this podcast, PLEASE subscribe wherever you consume your podcasts! WE'RE LITERALLY EVERYWHERE!
Mar 06, 201901:23:13
MMA Episode 4: Knee-gate, Nut Checks and Eye Pokes Oh My! 02/20/2019

MMA Episode 4: Knee-gate, Nut Checks and Eye Pokes Oh My! 02/20/2019

After a weekend of fights that left me blind in one eye, curled up in the fetal position, and tearing my MCL, I come back to talk about the fights that were! Invicta, Bellator, UFC have been very busy these last couple of weeks!

UFC FORTALEZA: Marlon Moraes almost poops his pants! Is retirement Aldo as good as Father Cowboy? Where do we go with Damien Maia?

UFC 234: So..... About Gastellum's skin condition.....

INVICTA FC 34: How is Pearl Gonzalez doing?

BELLATOR 215/216: I don't know how to feel about these two.....

UFC FIGHT NIGHT: VELASQUEZ VS NGANNOU: Knee-gate explained!

All this and more! If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe wherever you consume your podcasts! We're everywhere!!!!!


Feb 21, 201901:06:04
Cormac "Imperium" Wyatt and Maximillian "Maxman" Barraud! All Things Gaming Episode!

Cormac "Imperium" Wyatt and Maximillian "Maxman" Barraud! All Things Gaming Episode!

In this episode I have the privilege of sitting down with two friends of mine whom I've had the honor of working alongside in the Vainglory North American Champions League!

Cormac "Imperium" Wyatt and Maximillian "Maxman" Barraud are two eSports personalities/content creators on the rise who have had the chance to shoutcast community events such as the NACL as well as cast the World Electronic Sports Games tournament for Vainglory!

We catch up on where they've been since the WESG tournament, as well as their thoughts on topics such as eSports culture in western countries! 

We talk about the battle royale genre. Has Fortnite peaked with the release of Apex Legends? Should we be concerned? What does this say for other games as well in other genres? (Vainglory, League of Legends, etc.?)

Has cross platform gaming helped merge and increase a games overall presence in the market? Are the keyboard and mouse mightier than the controller? Are controllers superior to touch pad controls?

With the innovation in gaming as well as technology, how do we tackle issues like harassment and other forms of toxicity? All this and more! 


Cormac Wyatt Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvT_ImPERium

Maximillian Barraud Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxman30

Cryptic Contests Vainglory Tournament: https://www.twitch.tv/crypticcontests , https://twitter.com/CrypticContests

Immense Vainglory Tournament: https://twitter.com/Immense_Gamming


Feb 12, 201901:23:52
MMA Episode 3: First Live One! 1-30-2019

MMA Episode 3: First Live One! 1-30-2019

First live podcast episode! Today I went solo for the MMA podcast!

We talk about the punishments handed out by the Nevada Athletic Commission, Jon Jones, and the implications of restricting what fighters say leading up to a fight!

We also talk about Bellator’s heavyweight tournament as well as Aron Pico. Is he being rushed?

We debate the future of Ronda Rousey in the WWE. Does she return to the octagon?

All this and more on the Not a Paid Sponsor Podcast!
Feb 01, 201901:28:54
MMA Episode 2: UFC on ESPN+! MMA Media Rant!

MMA Episode 2: UFC on ESPN+! MMA Media Rant!

In this episode Jesus and myself try our best to break down the UFC on ESPN card from this past weekend. Can we do it without complaining about Conor McGreggor or Jon Jones? Probably not.  Do we have a bone to pick with the MMA media? Yeah we kinda do. This is what fans do! We try to make sense of all the crazy stuff we read and listen to!

If you're an MMA fan and would like to participate in the podcast hit me up on Twitter! This is why we have these episodes! It's fun to talk crap about things we probably know nothing about!


My Twitter! http://Twtitter.com/_SeasonedSalt

Jan 23, 201901:18:11
MMA Episode 1: MMA Talk Over The AM Radio!

MMA Episode 1: MMA Talk Over The AM Radio!

Happy New Years everyone! We're back! Season 2 is here! Took some time off to spend time with the family this past holiday season!

I decided to come back and bring you some new content! We're going to be doing a weekly podcast with MMA fans from around the world! There's so much click-bait out there in the MMA world I decided to take it upon myself to hunt down MMA fans from all over and ask them what they really feel about the martial arts world today! 

This weeks guest is a friend of mine I just to happen to meet on twitter! Jesus AKA "Zeus"! The audio quality sounded like an AM radio, but we had so much fun talking about MMA that I decided to upload it anyways!

If you enjoy blood sport as much as I do, feel free to reach out to me! I'd love to talk to you on the podcast! Remember, its for the fans, by the fans!


Reach out to me here: http://twitter.com/_SeasonedSalt

Jan 16, 201901:20:35
#11: Team Feroxx Owner Randy "KLASH" Trujillo!
Sep 12, 201843:43
BONUS EP PART DEUX! Cormac Wyatt AKA Imperium!

BONUS EP PART DEUX! Cormac Wyatt AKA Imperium!

On behalf of the N.A.P.S Podcast and LordRage.Com The Network, we extend our deepest condolences to those affected by the Jacksonville tragedy.

Cormac Wyatt stops by for part 2 of our bonus interview!

We discuss the sad news out of Jacksonville Florida over this past weekend. How does this event shape eSports events going forward? How important is it that we take care of ourselves mentally? That and much more.

Imperium talks to us about becoming the coach for the Witch Doctors organization! He also discusses his departure from the North American Champions League and how it helped him grow as not only a caster but as a member of the community. He also gives us a recap of his involvement with the PESL PUBG Mobile tournament!

We discuss the importance of building professional relationships in our respective eSports communities, and what Imperium plans to do to help eSports talent develop their skills!

I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like!
Aug 28, 201801:16:33
BONUS EP! Interview With Cormac Wyatt aka Imperium!
Aug 15, 201837:21
BONUS EP! Interview With AoV Pro Matt Stover AKA MTSamazing!
Aug 04, 201837:09
#4: E3 Wrap Up, Special Guests! TFX ChamuYT/ Klash
Jun 16, 201801:12:45