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Luke Thomas Live Chat and Podcasts

Luke Thomas is a leading voice and analyst in the sport of MMA whose work routinely crosses media platforms. He currently serves as the host of SiriusXM's The Luke Thomas Show on channel 156. He is also a former editor and podcaster at MMA Fighting, where he hosted the Monday Morning Analyst and Promotional Malpractice Live Chat podcasts as well as studio shows such as The MMA Beat and The MMA Hour. Thomas helped create the co-branded USA Today/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings. His written work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, ESPN and dozens of newspapers across the country.

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  • #316
    Friday · 2 hr 26 min

    Live Chat: Why Is Dana Talking Fighter Pay?

    This is episode 316 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK. Listeners get 15% off their first order plus free shipping at theperfectjean.nyc or Google The Perfect Jean and use code LUKELIVE15 for 15% off.

  • #315
    August 21 · 2 hr 33 min

    Live Chat: The Case for Islam as the GOAT

    Today on the podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of the case for Islam Makhachev as the GOAT of MMA plus much more. This is episode 315 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. Get 15% off their first order plus free shipping at theperfectjean.nyc or Google The Perfect Jean and use code LUKELIVE15 for 15% off. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!

  • August 16 · 1 hr 5 min

    UFC 330 Post-Fight Show: Islam The GOAT?

    Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330. Does this make Makhachev the best fighter ever? Luke Thomas discusses this and more on his UFC 330 Post-Fight Show. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at theperfectjean.nyc or Google The Perfect Jean and use code LUKELIVE15 for 15% off.

  • #314
    August 15 · 2 hr 17 min

    Live Chat: Will Ian Garry Pull It Off?

    On this week's podcast, Luke Thomas discusses Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, the USS Abraham Lincoln, international food to eat and much more. This is episode 314 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK.

  • #313
    August 7 · 2 hr 18 min

    Live Chat: Let's Talk About Ian Garry

    Today on the podcast, we discuss Ian Garry and his chances at UFC 330, the Sophie Cunningham debate and much more. This is episode 313 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!

  • #312
    July 31 · 1 hr 51 min

    Live Chat: Let's Talk About CTE

    On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the Anthony Smith situation, the role of CTE in domestic violence, the PFL-MVP merger and more. This is episode 312 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK!

  • #311
    July 24 · 1 hr 57 min

    Live Chat: Questions About My Coverage

    Today on the podcast, we look ahead to the weekend's fights, but there were also a lot of questions about my coverage, why it works the way it does, whether there is hypocrisy baked into it and more. This is episode 311 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK.

  • #329
    July 12 · 43 min

    UFC 329 Results: The Mystic Mac Era Is OVER

    At UFC 329, Conor McGregor was injured almost immediately and lost in 69 seconds. Where does he and the UFC go from here? Luke Thomas discusses in his UFC 329 post-fight show. Go here to take advantage of The Perfect Jean offer. Remember to use code LUKELIVE15 for 15% off. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK for more.

  • #309
    July 2 · 1 hr 29 min

    Live Chat: What Should Be Done About Herb Dean?

    Today on the podcast, we'll explore why MMA promotions always seem to die, the debate around Herb Dean's, a closer examination of Justin Gaethje's power and much more. This is episode 309 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK!

  • #308
    June 26 · 2 hr 10 min

    Live Chat: Islam-Garry Preview, Poirier Arrest Reax

    Today on the podcast, we'll explore the significance of Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, review Dustin Poirier's arrest and more. This is episode 308 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK HERE.

  • #307
    June 19 · 2 hr 27 min

    Live Chat: Justin Gaethje's Historic Upset

    On this week's podcast, we go over the enormity of Justin Gaethje's upset over Ilia Topuria, some thoughts on UFC WH numbers and more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

  • #305
    June 12 · 1 hr 42 min

    Live Chat: UFC White House Is Upon Us

    On this episode of the podcast, we focus all things on UFC White House. What does it all mean? We'll discuss. This is episode 306 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

  • #305
    June 5 · 2 hr 10 min

    Live Chat: Sean Strickland Banned From UFC White House

    Today on the podcast, we'll examine the latest on the UFC White House card, especially with respect to Sean Strickland being banned for his comments on Israel and the Epstein Files. This is episode 305 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

  • #304
    May 29 · 2 hr 10 min

    Live Chat: Dana White's White House Media Tour

    On this episode, we discuss the Dana White media tour to promote the White House card and much more. This is episode 304 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

  • #303
    May 22 · 2 hr 9 min

    Live Chat: MVP Fallout, Coker Launches New Promotion

    Today on the podcast, we look back at the success metrics for MVP MMA 1, react to the news Scott Coker is launching a new MMA promotion plus much more. This is episode 303 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

  • May 18 · 1 hr 13 min

    Rousey Subs Carano in 17 Seconds. Now What?

    Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in just 17 seconds in the main event of Netflix's maiden voyage into mixed martial arts (MMA). So, what, if anything, can we say about this strangeness? Luke Thomas unpacks it all. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Sponsor: myperfectjean.nyc/lukelive15

  • #302
    May 15 · 2 hr 19 min

    Live Chat: The Strickland-Helwani Beef, Rousey-Carano Preview

    On today's episode, we preview Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, talk the Sean Strickland-Ariel Helwani Apology-gate and much more. This is episode 302 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

  • May 10 · 1 hr 10 min

    Sean Strickland Dethrones Khamzat Chimaev: UFC 328 Post-Fight Show

    At UFC 328, Sean Strickland scored a narrow but very real victory over Khamzat Chimaev to become a two-time UFC champion. Where does this rank Strickland all time at middleweight? What's next for Chimaev? We discuss that and more on this post-fight show. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com

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