The StephenHaze Podcast

So we did it everyone. We went from being a 60+hour a week employee doing something I hated and was depressed. To becoming a member of a martial arts team and winning my MMA debut. I can’t begin to explain how crazy it feels. Here’s a podcast trying to explain how it went. Thank you all so much for the support.

We had a super crazy cool thing happen where a supporter of the podcast donated money in order for me to be able to give away tickets to my upcoming MMA debut on March 21st. I never expected anything like this to happen so tune into the podcast to find out how to win your tickets to WFC 101!

On today’s episode I talk about using social media as a tool. I also talk about how your dreams do not have to stay dreams. The thing about actually dreaming when you’re asleep, is that those dreams aren’t real. A dream, as in a goal you wish to accomplish, can be real. Even if you feel like it’s damn near impossible you can and should do it and not give up. One day you’ll look in the mirror and say holy shit, I did it.

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT, my most hype episode EVER, enough said! Featuring my coach Zack Flash Mathiew.

On today’s episode I talk about what it was like to shave my chest for the first time, how I am in the best shape of my life, that I truly feel as though I am becoming a martial artist, but it is not easy. I am still having to overcome huge obstacles in life to continue chasing my dream of stepping in the cage. It will always be hard to get where you want to be, where you were meant to be. Take the road less traveled and step outside your comfort zone. Thank you so much for listening and please stay tuned.

Today’s episode is probably my best solo episode yet. I talk about how the move is going, my goals, but most importantly I talk about how people who did not figure out what their passion is try to discourage you or belittle your purpose in life. Please give it a listen and let me know what you think. Don’t let others discourage you no matter what your passion is in this life. If you’re meant to do that, it will be. Thank you all I’ll see you soon

I had an idea to record a segment just before going to watch the fight and just after the fights. I thought it would be fun to see how confident I was in my prediction before the fights played out and how cocky I became if I was right or wrong. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Much love

Today’s episode I talk about how well the holidays and training are going. I talk about how we are building a podcast studio at Universal Martial Arts on Ridge Rd. in Lafayette LA, and even more big news coming soon. So thank you so much for listening, stay tuned I promise you won’t regret it!

Today’s episode is definitely one of the best episodes of the StephenHaze Podcast simply because my guest has traveled all over the world, trained martial arts, and is the 5th ranked amateur MMA fighter out of Louisiana. He is an incredibly interesting person and I enjoyed talking to him immensely. If you’re interested in training with us or doing any PT work contact me and we can make it happen. Thank you as always I love you all and I’ll see you soon.

On today’s episode I realize I have been rationalizing my dream. Saying that “I just want a job in martial arts”. Well, having worked cage side at Gulf Coast Mixed Martial Arts this weekend reminded me exactly what started this whole podcast movement in the first place. I want to fight PERIOD. I don’t just want a career in mma. I want to FIGHT mma and this weekend was a great reawakening of that goal. I am thankful for James Sharp who allowed me the opportunity to work the fights and get my gumption back. LETS DO THIS.

On today’s episode I have professional MMA fighter Zack “Flash” Mathiew. Zack has been instrumental in my transition into martial arts. He’s been a mentor to me and now my trainer. You can find him on social media @FlashMMA_ Instagram, Zack Mathiew on Facebook. This podcast is so much fun. He talks about his upbringing and his path into martial arts. If you’re looking to learn martial arts contact him or contact me and I’ll contact him.

On today’s episode I give an in depth update on how the move went/is going. What my new opportunities are and how my dreams are coming true. I can’t believe I’ve gotten to this point. If you’re reading this episode description I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly appreciate those of you who care about this journey and are taking it with me. It’s not easy, because is it was everybody would do it. Thank you so so much. I’ll see you soon :)

On today’s episode I just can’t wait to talk about some new potential opportunities that have come up in the martial arts realm! I literally have a potential dream coming true! Once again overwhelmed with joy. The podcast is back up in full swing. Hit me up on social media StephenHaze on insta, Stephen Hayes on Facebook.

In today’s episode I give an update on my wife and her test results. I speak about what’s been going on the past month and how close we are to the big move. I also end the podcast by talking about the things I am thankful for. I love you all and I’ll see y’all soon.

In today’s episode I discuss why I went on hiatus from the podcast for a couple of weeks. My wife is going through a scare with the big C and we get the results tomorrow. Stay positive and don’t quit. Easier said than done. I love you guys. Thanks for listening

I apologize if this is a bit of a cliffhanger episode, but I didn’t want to just stop uploading all together while I handle business to get back to the podcast. I love you all and I’ll be back real soon :).

Today’s episode I talk about how I’m just waiting on some finances to line up so I can make the big leap we’ve been talking about now for so long. I’m starting to feel better so we can get this podcast back on track and my ass back in shape!

Mental health is a struggle for so many. I’d be willing to bet more people struggle with it than people who don’t. I’ve been fraught with anxiety, pessimism, overall negativity and I’m scratching and clawing to pick myself up and get back on track. Thank you all for listening. We will come back strong.

Today’s episode I explain where I’ve been and why I missed an entire week of podcasts! I’m sorry everyone. I will bounce back and keep grinding.

Today’s episode stems from a debate I got into on social media. Today I speak about not taking orders “because I said so” and not accepting a life of doing tasks that make you unhappy. I speak about a debate with family on social media and just overall fighting to live your best life. Not giving up on your goals and dreams because you had children and so much more. It’s a heater. Enjoy and as always I’ll see you tomorrow!

In today’s scatterbrained ramblings I question why so many of us know what we are capable of yet don’t fulfill that potential. I wrap it up with words of thanks and gratitude. Thank you all and as always I’ll see you tomorrow.

Today’s episode is a fun one! Today marks one month of the podcast. I’m so happy to be sharing my journey with you all. Today I speak about conformity, wearing uniforms in school, being told to do things “just because” and how I’ve always dealt with those things. I also talk about my recent trip to Lafayette and how it’s completely changed my perspective on the move and life in general! With one month in the books I can honestly say I haven’t had a better more productive month in my life. The crazy thing is it’s just the beginning. I love you all and as always I’ll see you tomorrow :)

In the spirit of switching it up on The StephenHaze Podcast, today I recorded a podcast on my way too work instead of from it. Due to a possible brain injury and exhaustion I was unable to record a podcast yesterday evening. However I will not relent! There will be a podcast when you wake up in the AM. This is a fun short episode. Thank you all and as always I’ll see you tomorrow!

On today’s episode I talk about my amazing weekend in Lafayette and how everything is working out for me. I’m finally starting to feel happy and this move is becoming a reality. I can taste my dreams coming true. I’m super happy to share this episode with everyone. I love you all and as always I’ll see you tomorrow!

On today’s episode I do a quick podcast with one of my absolute best friends. We were having a fun time drinking a couple of beers and decided to release a quick episode for the fun of it. Please enjoy, and as always I’ll see you tomorrow

My wife and I bang out a quick pod on the road to the Hometown of Lafayette, LA.

On today’s episode I talk about how I had a hard time hitting that record button. I talk about how excuses are powerful and if left unchecked you can rationalize you’re entire life away. I give a little update on the move and talk a little bit more about what motivates me. Thank you all so very much and as always I’ll see you tomorrow!

On today’s episode I talk about all of the different things that motivate me. I also close my eyes and speak aloud while I visualize my first ever MMA walkout. I had a blast recording today’s episode! Let me know what you think. As always I’ll see you tomorrow!

Here’s a quick episode about the madness in my noggin!

Today’s episode is our first two parter! Not by purposeful design. I recorded an episode on the apartment on the studio condenser mic, but wasn’t happy with the content of the podcast. I felt my energy was low and negative. I did not want to release that on its own. So I went down to the podcast studio (Mazda 6) and recorded an upbeat fun episode that I felt better about! It’s interesting one! Check it out! And as always I’ll see you tomorrow!

Today's episode is another edition of y what we have finally deemed Spousal Sunday! We get into it as we always do. We speak about a little tiff we got into earlier in the weel, about our weekend, the fights, how all three of us went to the doctor and so much more! Thank you for listening and as always, I'll see you tomorrow!

On this special edition of the podcast I record my thoughts on the drive home from BWW immediately after the craziest UFC of all time.

On today’s episode we have on an extremely special guest Jason VanZant. This man does it all, he has multiple business, multiple patents, designs video games, writes books. That’s the reason I wanted to have him on, because he is an inspiration to me, and extremely interesting person. I really think you will love today’s episode. Thank you, and as always I’ll see you tomorrow.

Just a quick update on what’s going on while I drive to New Orleans to watch the fights! Sorry about the late upload!

On today’s episode we have a special guest! My big sis Cali! We talk everything Hayes, we talk about our kids, family, and how she’s simply the glue that holds this family together. I also do a little preroll on what’s going on and why the podcast was a late upload! Thank you so much! Let’s get to 1000 plays in 1 month! As always, I’ll see you tomorrow!

Today was a good day! I got to work a half day today which is rare for me. Thank you all for helping me get to 500 in 2 weeks. I answer a question from Facebook and talk about my big mma plans for this weekend! As always, I’ll see you tomorrow!

This episode is pretty much in the title. I talk about life and how the first two weeks of the podcast has been and how it’s changed my life. I’m truly humbled and grateful for every single person that’s downloaded these past 15 episodes. Thank you so much. I’ll see you tomorrow

Today’s podcast is an update of how the podcast is going, how I’m still hating Monday’s right now, and how we all need to stop hating out Mon-Fri. Some mistakes I made a work. The title of this podcast is inspired by a slight explosion by myself at the end of the podcast. Thank you and as always I’ll see you tomorrow!

Today’s episode is another banger! With my amazing wife Laurel Claire Hayes, super excited about this episode, we talk about how we first met and how crazy it is where we are now! I even put some hilarious outtakes at the end of the podcast so if you want a chuckle stay tuned right at the end or just skip to the end and listen to the last few mins! Thank you! We are still going strong and as always I will see you tomorrow!

Today I rant about how tired I am of the current state of things in my world. I answer my first fan question and talk about how the podcast need YOUR help. We’ve gotten a little stagnant the past couple of days so I need your help to keep growing the pod. Any likes, shares, comments, questions, ideas would be amazing. Ask always thank you so much I’ll see you tomorrow.

In my most FIRE podcast yet. My best rants yet. I am most proud of this. I describe what it was like having a baby. How the birth went. The emotions that I felt in the delivery room with my wife. The ups and downs of parenting. And end it with a FIRE rant about happiness and fatherhood. Please let me know what you think. I’ll see you tomorrow.

In the most emotional and over sharing episode yet! I dig into what it was like growing up with two disabled parents but also being spoiled rotten at the same time. I go from 4 years old from the day my son was born! If you make it through this podcast then you know more about me than almost anyone. I knew I was going to be open, but I had no idea it would go here! Enjoy and thanks for downloading! See you tomorrow :)

On today’s episode of the podcast I have on local mma fighter Bailey Ray-Jackson! We talk about everything from how she wanted to be Brittany Spears to now being the MMA fighter that she is today and everything in between! We discuss her journey as a young mma fighter. Follow her on all social media at Baileyray0121 on Twitter, B.Ray_Jackson instagram, and Facebook Bailey Ray-Jackson! If you make it to the end we have some technical difficulties where we had to re-record the last 20 mins but thank you so much!

In today’s episode we have our first EVER guest on the Podcast! My brilliant wife Laurel Claire Hayes! You get to hear about everything, from my dog and cat fighting, to the cat jumping up on the table. While our son takes a nap we discuss her plans for the big move, how she views the whole idea of my dream, what her dreams are and much more. I’m super excited to share this with everyone. It starts off with a little nerves at first but we power through! Enjoy and I’ll see you all tomorrow!

Today I keep it short and sweet. It has been a slow day in the Hayes household. I ask my listeners for collaboration and shares. I speak about the first steps we have taken on this very day to begin the big move! I’m excited and as always thank you for all of the support.

In today’s episode I talk about how I had a bit of a bad day. Feeling a little down and out and how that feeling is the true motivation to make a major change in my life.

In this episode I talk about the UFC 229 presser and breakdown the McGregor/Nurmagomedov Fight. I also speak about the reception of my decision to chase my dream and the overwhelming support I’ve received.