The Corner Podcast
"The Corner" is a boxing, mixed martial arts and pro wrestling podcast from a Hip Hop generation's perspective. Hosted by two established journalists – Andreas Hale (Sporting News) and Kel Dansby (ESPN) – "The Corner" offers a refreshing and oftentimes humorous take on the combat sports world that combines the knowledge of a die hard pundit while keeping things accessible as they bridge the gap between the hip hop community and these sports.
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The 'Irish Invade MSG but the Magic Man is Boun...
Kel holds down the show this week while Andreas is away. Kel shares his opinions, no #GotDammitKel moments, on UFC 205, Conor McGregor's future in the UFC, TNA's sale, WWE Smackdown being greater than Raw and much more.
64 min
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The 'Take a Knee in Protest' Episode feat. Bret...
Kel is joined by ESPN Las Vegas' Brett Lawson to discuss Cyborg's extreme weight cut, UFC 205, Canelo vs GGG, WWE's Night of Champion and more.
129 min
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The 'Classic Red-Haired Punk Losing to Colin th...
Kel & Andreas take some time out of a busy week in combat sports to once again talk about the Kaepernick protest & why fighters are hesitant to join the discussion.
They also recap WWE Backlash, CM Punk losing at UFC 203, WWE Raw/Smackdown Live, the CWC finale and GGG vs Kell Brook.
123 min
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The 'G.O.O.D. Tyga Gets Backlash From a Punk in...
Breaking News: Tyga Kardashian has signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label... And Andreas & Kel can't figure out why.
The duo also talks about Donald Glover's "Atlanta" show, WWE Backlash, the CWC, PWG's BOLA, UFC 203 & GGG vs Brook.
103 min
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The 'Protesting a KO of a Natural Born Killer D...
Kel and Andreas open this week's episode with a conversation about Colin Kaepernick's Protest, it's relevance in 2016, why it's much more than not standing for the national anthem and it's importance in sports' culture.
The hosts also talk Kevin Owens becoming champion, Apollo Crews' problems on Smackdown, PWI's Top 500 Wrestlers List, UFC on Fox: Vancouver, UFC Hamburg & More.
106 min
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The 'Glorious Irish King's Summer Takeover of a...
Kel & Andreas are back to recap a wild weekend in MMA & Pro Wrestling. The duo talks about their time covering UFC 202 and watching NXT Takeover / SummerSlam together on Sunday.
They also discuss Andreas' review of the new Frank Ocean Album & the problem with writers already calling it a classic.
113 min
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The 'Savage Andreas vs the Monster Throwing Dem...
Andreas & Kel preview a packed weekend of UFC, boxing and WWE wrestling. The duo previews UFC 202, WWE SummerSlam, NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II and much more!
They also discuss Ryan Lochte lying to Brazilian police, the public & his momma about being robbed. That discussion leads to the hosts sharing their biggest lies.
112 min
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The 'What's NXT for a Climaxing McMahon Fightin...
Kel & Andreas review the few bright spots in what was a relatively lackluster week in combat sports. The CWC and NJPW G1 Climax Day 13 featured some of the best matches of 2016, while Raw and Smackdown fell flat.
They also engage in an amazing debate on Vince McMahon's impact on pro wrestling over the past decade.
96 min
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The 'Natural Chosen One Takes on a Squad at the...
Kel takes time out from doing his daughters' hair to talk MMA, boxing, hip-hop & pro wrestling with Andreas.
The duo talks Santa Cruz vs Frampton, a Kanye & Drake album, bad reviews for Suicide Squad, Woodley's upset at UFC 201, NJPW G1 Climax & much more.
88 min
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The 'Hey Bud Don't Chase an African American Al...
Andreas & Kel break down a busy week of combat sports and hip-hop beef.
The duo talk WWE Battleground, RAW vs Smackdown Live, CWC, NJPW G126, UFC 201 Lawler vs Woodley, Crawford vs Postol, Joe Budden vs Drake fans and More!
84 min
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The 'Get Money, Not F*ck Money, Before You Spli...
Ex-WWF superstar Virgil returns to the Corner to speak on Brock Lesnar's failed PED test, Ric Flair & His fave Vegas memories.
Kel & Andreas also talk WWE draft, Crawford vs Postol, UFC on Fox: Chicago, VH1 Hip Hop Honors and more!
71 min
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The 'New Day-letion of a Beast Incarnate Pokemo...
Andreas & Kel talk about their UFC 200 fight week experience and what it's like being media at one of the biggest events of the year.
They also discuss Lesnar defeating Hunt, DC vs Silva, Miesha Tate losing the title, Pacquiao's faux retirement, the Wyatts vs New Day & More...
Make sure you stay for the first ever Corner Podcast WWE Draft!
81 min
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The 'Brother Nero vs Willow is Greater Than Jon...
Kel & Andreas are joined by Josh Gross to discuss his book, Ali vs Inoki. They also touch on UFC 200, Jon Jones and how Gross feels about journalist being banned by the UFC.
The duo also discusses Jon Jones failing a drug test, Lesnar vs Hunt, Impact's Final Deletion & More.
62 min
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The "One Time We Dropped a Pipe Bomb on a Timmy...
Kel & Andreas are back at the Las Vegas Fight Shop and are discussing Beyonce & Kendrick Lamar's BET Awards Performance.
They also talk about Desiigner's XXL freestyle, Thurman vs Porter, UFC 200 Fight Week, WWE Raw, the upcoming brand split and ROH's underwhelming 'Best in the World' PPV.
83 min
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The 'Wellness of a One Time Wonderboy Who Desii...
Kel & Andreas try to make sense of Desiigner's XXL Freshman Freestyle before talking about Roman Reigns' WWE suspension, Wonderboy's UFC Ottawa victory & preview Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter.
93 min
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The 'Super Late For a Rican Emperor to Put His ...
Kel is still in NYC but Andreas is back from vacation. The duo catches up one the crazy headlines from the past few weeks in the worlds of hip hop, MMA, WWE & boxing.
On this episode they preview UFC Fight Night Ottawa & WWE Money in the Bank. They also talk NXT Takeover: The End, Lomachenko & Verdejo's KOs, the UFC up for sale and YG's latest album.
105 min
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The 'Greatest Slice of Vacation After Banning M...
Andreas is on vacation in Hawaii so Kel invites different members of his family on to discuss MMA, WWE, Boxing & Hip Hop.
Kel also breaks down the madness of UFC 199 and the short-lived ban of Ariel Helwani by the UFC.
126 min
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The 'Drug Dealers Count on Hustle, Loyalty, Res...
Andreas & Kel discuss 2DopeBoyz latest's 'From Dope Boys to Dope MCs' article & talk about Jay Z and Pusha T being amongst hip hop's greatest drug rappers of all-time.
The duo then recap UFC Fight Night Las Vegas, preview UFC 199, talk WWE Raw & NXT Takeover: The End.
75 min
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The 'No Love for a Lion Daddy For Splitting wit...
Why did the Billboard awards gave Meek Mill the trophy for best rap album? Why is WWE going back to a brand split? Why Did Nate Diaz turn down the McGregor fight? Why did Canelo give his belt to GGG? How did Keyshia Cole find her Daddy Virgil Hunter?
All of this and more on the latest episode of The Corner Podcast...
101 min
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The 'Take a Chance on a Cleveland Champ Out the...
On this episode Kel talks about getting old like Andreas and going to brunch for his birthday.
They also recap UFC 198, preview WWE Extreme Rules, talk about the hype around McGregor vs Mayweather, why GGG vs Canelo won't happen in 2016 and Chance the Rapper's new gospel-style album.
97 min
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The 'Club Who Got KOed by a Red Head Cyborg At ...
Yahoo! editor Marcus Vanderberg joins Kel Dansby as guest co-host for this week's episode. The hosts talk about Canelo's KO of Khan, the unlikely McGregor vs Mayweather fight, preview UFC 198, discuss the cuts made by the WWE this past week and much more.
79 min
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The 'Views From a Big Foot Getting Payback on a...
On this episode Andreas & Kel broadcast from the media room at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino during Canelo vs Khan fight week.
The duo ranks Drake's best albums, reviews WWE Payback, previews Canelo vs Khan & UFC Rotterdam & talks about how Showtime should promote heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua.
67 min
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The 'Doc Treating Bones with Lemonade in a Vega...
Andreas & Kel discuss what to expect from Jon Jones & Daniel Cormier at UFC 200, why Drake's New Album isn't a classic, Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Album being overhyped & WWE's Payback PPV.
Kel also speaks with Vegas entertainment promoter Sloop Jones about how to plan a VIP fight weekend.
61 min
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The "R.I.P. to a Symbol & a 9th Wonder" Episode...
Kel & Andreas begin the podcast by paying respect to both Prince and Chyna. The hosts explain the impact Prince had on their lives and how Chyna transcended women's wrestling.
They also talk the Conor McGregor "retirement," UFC 197, Jon Jones, Errol Spence Jr. & more.
Walt 'The Big Ticket' Harris also stops by the Fight Shop to discuss his upcoming fight at UFC 200, how to bounce back from a loss and his views on the McGregor situation.
87 min
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The 'All Eyez on a Bear Wrestling Pac-Man' Episode
Kel & Andreas discuss a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch, Bray Wyatt's injury, UFC Tampa & NJPW's Invasion Attack.
Andreas also talks about his day with the cast on the set of the upcoming 'All Eyez on Me' Tupac biopic.
70 min