Alexei Auld is back with a brand new book available 7 Secret Sources of Inspiration: A Snappy Guide for Creative Procrastinators to grill Eugene S. Robinson (who’s pushing a GoFundMe to pay for the new Oxbow album) and myself with some PR stumpers from the world of combat sports.
For the audio only version check us out on SoundCloud and be sure to subscribe to MMA NATION on iTunes and subscribe to MMA Nation on YouTube so you’ll never miss an episode. This week’s kerfuffles include:
- You’re WME-IMG. After being the Zuffa-era UFC’s media workhorse for years, Ronda Rousey has refused to do any media leading up to UFC 207. Is this a sign that you’re so desperate for star power you’re allowing the inmates to run the asylum? – 0:33
- You’re Cain Velasquez. Former World Series of Fighting bossman Ali Abdelaziz insinuated that you were not removed from the UFC 207 card entirely because of health concerns but also out of the UFC’s fears that if you fought hurt they might face legal jeopardy due to your involvement in the MMAAA. – 4:29
- You’re Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. You tried to shut down the Senate to get the Miners Protection Act passed in December and failed. Now you’ve been cozying up to Donald Trump, how do you play both sides of the street to get your bill past Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan’s GOP House. – 9:57
- You’re Disney. As the new owners of the Star Wars franchise you’ve digitized young Princess Leia for a cameo in Rogue One. Now that she has passed away, should you digitize her for bigger roles in future films? – 16:38
- KID NATE’S HEEL TURN – 25:40
- EUGENE’S LOST BATTALION – 35:30
Enjoy!