Crooklyn’s Corner 32: Aaron Bronsteter discusses MMA reporting, commentary, judging, more

Welcome to Crooklyn’s Corner, the podcast that’s basically a hodgepodge of topics focused on the combat sports and entertainment community. The show will feature…

By: Stephie Haynes | 8 months ago
Crooklyn’s Corner 32: Aaron Bronsteter discusses MMA reporting, commentary, judging, more
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Welcome to Crooklyn’s Corner, the podcast that’s basically a hodgepodge of topics focused on the combat sports and entertainment community. The show will feature special interviews, fantasy matchmaking/analysis and whatever else we can come up with to keep our listeners steeped in fresh and engaging content. The show is hosted by Stephie Haynes and airs on a sporadic schedule, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated when new episodes drop.

June M. Williams

EPISODE 32 –
GUEST: Aaron Bronsteter

Discussion for this episode: TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter joins Stephie to discuss judging, commentary, promotional marketing, downside/upside with reporting, & more…

  • How do you see MMA journalism currently? Do you see any major hurdles keeping the space from thriving? Do you see any signs that we should be optimistic about?
  • Worst moment being an MMA reporter/journalist
  • Best moment being an MMA reporter/journalist
  • If not this career path, what would’ve been the one you chose?
  • Thoughts on where Nate Diaz ends up at end of negotiating/matching periods
  • Thoughts on various promotions’ commentary
  • Most egregious issues with judging
  • Thing you see fans get wrong most when critiquing judging
  • Marketing heft (or lack thereof) of each promotion and how you see some of them 5 years from now (Bellator, PFL, Invicta)
  • Favorite fights this year
  • Prime vs. Prime matchup (looking for a prime fighter of old vs. prime modern fighter matchup you would’ve liked to have seen)
  • If you were to introduce someone to MMA, what fight would you want to show them?

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Stephie Haynes
Stephie Haynes

Stephie Haynes has been covering MMA since 2005. She has also worked for MMA promotion Proelite and apparel brand TapouT. She hosted TapouT’s official radio show for four years before joining Bloody Elbow in 2012. She has interviewed everyone there is to interview in the fight game from from Dana White to Conor McGregor to Kimbo Slice, as well as mainstream TV, film and music stars including Norman Reedus, RZA and Anthony Bourdain. She has been producing the BE podcast network since 2017 and hosts four of its current shows.

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