Carson's Corner!

Frank Shamrock

Carson's Corner — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:43:33 GMT

Legendary mixed martial artist Frank Shamrock stopped by Carson's Corner for an extended interview. Frank truly dodged none of the questions and addressed a wide variety of topics. Among the matters discussed were Ken Shamrock and the possibility that he took dives in his recent fights, Ken Shamrock and steroids, the influence of catch wrestling on the world of fighting, Dana White's business acumen, the experience of being a CBS broadcaster, Kimbo Slice and several other highly relevant and interesting topics. Also on this show, we have news on Ian "The Machine" Freeman and his movie project. Ian is involved with a very worthwhile project and is bringing awareness to an 11-year old boy who is fighting cancer. Listen to learn how you can help this child in his struggle. Additionally, you will hear how the Illinois Boxing Commission is doing now that it's involved in the business of MMA, how the EliteXC/CBS shows benefit fighters in a very tangible way, Mark Pavelich vs. Drew Fickett, listener email and more.

Erik Paulson!!

Carson's Corner — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:07:56 GMT

As one of the most respected men in martial arts, fighter/coach and innovator Erik Paulson has a vast amount of combat knowledge. Who better to tap into that information than Bob Carson, the most no-holds-barred interviewer on the planet? Paulson goes in-depth on a number of topics, including his past and present in both real fights and pro-wrestling, his role helping Brock Lesnar prepare for his second UFC appearance against Heath Herring and what went wrong for Brock against Frank Mir, his role as part of Ken Shamrock's camp and much more! Erik also goes on the record about the recent speculation involving some of Ken's fights, including his take on the Ken Shamrock vs. Rich Franklin match that could definitely shock you! On top of all that, Bob breaks down the recent Strikeforce card and addresses some of the most unusual listener e-mail yet. Don't miss it! To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner: Guy Mezger

Carson's Corner — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:18:28 GMT

The leader of HDNet Fights is Guy Mezger. He works closely with Mark Cuban to make sure the promotion is headed in the right direction. Tonight, he joins Bob Carson for a truly unforgettable episode of Carson's Corner. Guy and Bob spoke at length about the so-called fixed Pride fights controversy, the status of HDNet Fights, his new MTV reality show pilot, Kimbo/Elite XC, his family and much more. If you've been curious about what Guy has been up to, this is the place to have all of your questions answered. In addition, Bob gives information about some upcoming fight cards in Detroit, Laughlin, Nevada and Houston, Texas. You'll hear news about Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch, Mark Kerr, Tony Fryklund and others!

Carson's Corner: Lite edition

Carson's Corner — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:30:45 GMT

Carson's Corner is back and bringing the heat. Total show time is 17:29 Join Bob on this episode and you'll hear the latest on the Gary Shaw/EliteXC breaking situation. Is Shaw a goner as rumored? What until you hear what Carson has to say! Also on this show, we cover and analyze all that occurred at last Saturday night's UFC fight card on Spike TV. Who did Carson think deserved the bonus for best knockout? Who received the Carson Submission of the Night Award? What does the future hold for Evan Tanner? The listener email segment is even crazier than usual. A writer gives us his update on Gerald Strebednt and Carson issues a cautionary rebuttal. This and more are available to you right here and right now!

Mike Pyle reacts to Kim Couture's fight!

Carson's Corner — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:38:30 GMT

Carson's Pit becomes even more deadly than usual this week, as Mike "Quicksand" Pyle joins Bob to share his uncensored thoughts on both his past and present training, his next fight with J.J. Ambrose at Affliction, Kim Couture's MMA debut and much more! Pyle also addresses those stories about Forrest Griffin KOing Kimbo Slice in training and sets the record straight from an insider's perspective! Bob also talks about the recent success of Carson's Corner, a possible Phil Baroni vs. Ross Pointon matchup, the explosive ending to the recent Kevin Burnett vs. Horace Grant boxing match, and more! Stay tuned for the end of the show, where Carson speculates about the mystery of CindyO with a special message for her. Don't miss it!

Don Frye on Carson's Corner!

Carson's Corner — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:02:46 GMT

Don Frye is back on Carson's Corner with a vengeance. You will not hear an interview like this anywhere else. This is a one-of-a-kind talk between Frye and Carson. Is Frye fighting Minowa? If he is, it's news to him. What is Frye's stance on gay marriage? Listen to this show to find out. Frye is in an upcoming movie with Johnny Depp. What is his opinion of Depp? Why does Frye call Joe Silva "brainless?" Frye explains in this show. What is Frye's take on his fist-fight with Sonny, the bouncer for Leland Chapman? You'll get a kick out of his explanation. Don Frye is on fire and in rare form. He is possibly the most entertaining man in MMA, outside of Bob Carson. Put the two together and it's an instant classic. After this classic interview, Bob gets into some news and rumors, where he discusses, among other things, Tim Sylvia's dating life, Shawn Thompkins' upcoming fight and the Anderson Silva vs. James Irvin fight. Finally, Elvis Sinosic mails in and gets Bob's attention in the listener email segment.

Carson's Corner: Jake Shields.

Carson's Corner — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:37:07 GMT

The champ is here and we have him! That's right. Bob Carson is the undisputed champion of MMA radio, and he will be taking Jake Shields to task on this episode of Carson's Corner. Jake Shields is a former Shooto world champion and current EliteXC world champion, a former college wrestler and world famous on the submission grappling circuit. Listen as Jake describes living with fellow world class fighter Gilbert Melendez, his training and goals in mixed martial arts, his plans for the immediate future, whether Jared Shaw would make it as a professional fighter, how a fight with Georges St. Pierre would go, his friendship with Mark Towe and much more. Bob also provides analysis of the big three cards from last weekend: EliteXC on Showtime, Adrenaline and DREAM. Show length: 26:05 To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner: Tony Fryklund and more!

Carson's Corner — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:39:29 GMT

Bob proudly welcomes Tony "The Freak" Fryklund into Carson's Pit this week! Fryklund discusses all the highs and lows of his career, including questions about his fight with Cung Le and why he didn't try to go to the ground, his future plans, that Anderson Silva elbow, the infamous "blood" picture and everything else! On top of that, Bob discusses Evan Tanner's new SpikeTV blog and whether or not Spike will get the train wreck they're hoping for, Tony Bonello and the legitimacy of his past fights, Donnie's vicious "Akeem, the African Dream" splash attack and the recent loss of TV icon Tim Russert. It's another icy hot Carson Carnival! Don't miss it! To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Mikey Burnett on Carson's Corner!!

Carson's Corner — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:27:02 GMT

Former top mixed martial artist Mikey Burnett joins Bob for an interview in Carson's Pit on this week's episode of Carson's Corner. In this interview, Mikey talks about Kimbo Slice, Ken Shamrock, drugs in the sport and more. Perhaps the most newsworthy item in this interview pertains to possible legal action that Mikey may be soon initiating against ZUFFA. In addition, Bob offers extended coverage of the recent Sengoku and UFC 85 shows. To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Episode 38

Carson's Corner — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:06:53 GMT

UFC fighter Cole Miller is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner. Join the show and hear Bob and Cole discuss UFC 86 and Cole's opponent, Jorge Gurgel. Miller discusses his training camp, his gameplan and overall feelings about the fight business as the fight draws near. Cole also discusses his brother, Micah, and his good friend, Chainsaw Charles McCarthy. This show will also cover the latest happenings in the world of mixed martial arts. You'll hear news on the Affliction fight promotion, EliteXC, an update on Evander Holyfield, the Godz of War show and more. Finally, Bob will answer listener email. To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Sven Bean on Carson's Corner!

Carson's Corner — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:51:52 GMT

Fight Promoter and Manager Sven Bean joins Carson! Sven Bean, one of the most influential behind-the-scenes figures in Mixed Martial Arts, steps into Carson's Pit for an extensive interview! Sven and Carson discuss the upcoming Ring of Fire event (June 13th), what expansion and changes the event is going through, and all the marquee fights on the next show - including Mike Nickels, Luke Caudillo and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. Sven also goes on the record about Duane Ludwig and why "BANG" hasn't been brought back to the UFC yet. The interview ends with Sven's feelings on outspoken MFC promoter Mark Pavelich, as well as the Pete Spratt vs. Ryan Ford controversy and what to expect from "The Secret Weapon" in the future. On top of all that, Carson discusses the latest WEC show - including Frank Mir's apparent bias(es), Rob McCullough's underwhelming performance, Faber vs. Pulver, and more - as well as answering some of your feedback about his explosive shootout with "Owned" director James"Jayme" Hergott and a possible conspiracy involving Girljock! Don't miss it!

Carson's Corner: Film maker James Hergott.

Carson's Corner — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:24:02 GMT

Disclaimer: The intro in this show is not necessarily intended towards the guest. James Hergott, president of Owned Entertainment, Inc., is this week's guest on Carson's Corner. Hergott is a filmmaker who is putting together a reality show that is based on and in the sport of mixed martial arts. This is an interesting and challenging interview. This episode of Carson's Corner provides in-depth analysis of the CBS – EliteXC show from last Saturday night. Special attention is paid to the following fights: Haselrig vs. Moreno, Scott Smith vs. Robbie Lawler, Carano vs. Young, Baroni vs. Villasenor and James Thompson vs. Kimbo Slice. Word of advice: DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Mark Pavelich sounds off on Carson's Corner!!

Carson's Corner — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:02:54 GMT

Mark Pavelich, CEO of the highly successful Maximum Fighting Championship promotion, is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner. If you're a fan of outspoken people who hold nothing back, then you'll love listening to what Mark had to say. He truly held nothing back in this interview. You're going to need to hear it to believe it. Pavelich had quite a bit to say about Pete Spratt, Gary "Big Daddy" Goodridge, Monte Cox, Joe Rogan and others. In addition to the Carson-Pavelich summit, Bob talks about EliteXC, the movie "Redbelt," the latest from Cage Rage and has an added news item on Andy Geer (formerly of Cage Rage). Finally, as always, listener email is addressed. This show features what is possibly Carson's most explosive interview ever! Some of Pavelich's comments are certain to SHOCK you!

Ultimate Fighter Favorite C.B Dolloway on Carson's Corner!

Carson's Corner — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:41:57 GMT

Extra! Extra! C.B. Dolloway steps into Carson's Pit for a no-words-barred interview! C.B. joins Carson in the world-famous Carsontagon™, the ultimate intellectual proving ground, to take on his most dangerous opponent yet! Can C.B. survive the unpredictability that "The Broadcasting Prodigy" Bob Carson brings each and every week? C.B. takes on all questions in this interview - including tapping out Rampage, fighting inside sandwich shops, his feuds with Cale Yarborough and Jeremy May, the "Shining"-type insanity of the TUF house AND the never-before-revealed origin of those matching shades he and Matt Riddle were wearing in the hot tub. As if that wasn't enough, Carson also discusses the newly-signed Heath Herring vs. Brock Lesnar fight, the disappearance of Dave "Ghost" Hojak and a potential war inside the cage between Forrest Griffin friend and confidante Frank Bishop and MMA "superagent" Ken Pavia! To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Eddie Goldman on Carson's Corner!!

Carson's Corner — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:08:07 GMT

Eddie Goldman (http://nhbnews.blogspot.com/) joined Bob for today's Carson's Corner. They covered a wide variety of topics, including UFC 84, ELITE XC, IFL, YAMMA and Fightsport.com. Eddie Goldman is a long-time respected MMA journalist and pundit. He has never been one to shy away from an opinion, and this show is no exception. You're definitely going to want to hear what Eddie and Bob have to say about the present state of MMA. If you like talk radio, you'll love this edition of Carson's Corner. After the Goldman interview, Bob gives an update on Vitali Klitschko as he continues his excursion into politics. Ricky Hatton and his amazing crowd-drawing ability is also covered in the patented News and Rumors segment of the show, as is an update on the training camp of James Thompson. News on Josh Barnett is also covered. This show is heavy on both news and opinion. It's fast-moving and entertaining. To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

5-24-08 Carson's Corner

Carson's Corner — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:07:30 GMT

Chris Bolan is a high-ranking executive with BRAINPADS, which produces the most technologically advanced mouth guard in the world today. Fighters like Cung Le swear by the effectiveness of this mouth guard. After you hear this interview, you too will want the protection provided by this essential piece of equipment. The BRAINPAD continues to be the only guard biomechanically tested and proven to reduce impact energy at the base of the skull and brain. Also on this show, Bob gives the latest information from the DREAM middleweight tournament, news on the possibility of Kimbo vs. Gannon 2, news on Strikeforce and various odds and ends from ProElite, as they make final preparations for their CBS debut. This weekend roundup version of Carson's Corner is fast-moving and to the point.

Episode 29

Carson's Corner — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:41:57 GMT

Two days before his UFC fight, Rich "No Love" Clementi guests on Carson's Corner! Rich "No Love" Clementi is set to take on Terry Etim this Saturday at UFC 84 . On the eve of weigh-ins, he entered Carson's Pit for perhaps his toughest challenge of the week. Clementi is coming off a win over highly-regarded Sam Stout at UFC 83 and is jumping straight back into the octagon a month later. Clementi breaks down Etim and talks about how he sees the fight going. This is a great chance to hear a top fighter discuss his opponent in detail just before the fight. Rich also talks about the background of his long-running dispute with Melvin Guillard, his time on The Ultimate Fighter television series, serving his country in the Navy, his take on Penn vs. Sherk, fighting in Japan and much more. After the interview, Bob discusses a new Tennessee promotion, Gameness Fighting Championships, as well as the low ratings for the UFC 84 preview show on Spike TV and what that might mean for the pay-per-view numbers. Finally, Carson's Corner closes with yet another eclectic mix of listener emails. To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner: 5-20-08

Carson's Corner — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:55:42 GMT

Fight Promoter Jacob Stahler (pictured left) and underrated MMA warrior Jay "El Terrible" Estrada (right) join Carson for a GREAT show! In these two no-holds-barred interviews, Carson and Estrada discuss "El Terrible"'s entire fight career before Stahler stops in to discuss "Primetime FC: Inception," his upcoming first event. Hear Estrada and Carson talk about Clay Guida, Sam Stout, Bart Palaszewski and revenge against all three, then feel reassured as Stahler puts to rest some of the outrageous rumors circulating about his first show! Estrada and Stahler pull no punches, and neither does Bob! Hear Estrada's thoughts on his "beatdown" of Canadian fighter Sam Guillet, whether or not Jay thinks he can do the same thing to upcoming opponent Dave Love! We also cover Jay's thoughts on Sherk vs. Penn, Pulver vs. Faber, moving to 155, his toughest opponent and much more! All of that happens even before Stahler steps into Carson's Pit and before Bob catches and fillets all of the latest MMA news and rumors. It's another packed freezer full of high-protein Carson proteins and essential "Omega-C" goodness! Don't miss it! To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner at the IFL

Carson's Corner — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:37:38 GMT

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2itg8j6&s=3 Bob Carson was in Uncasville last night for the big IFL fight card at the Mohegan Sun. Join Carson's Corner and hear all about what happened in the ring and behind the scenes. Bob caught up with Matt Horwich, Ryan Schultz and Roy Nelson, and spoke with each about their fights and what the future holds. Be sure to catch this show and hear what they had to say. In addition, Bob gives us the very latest on YAMMA, news of some HUGE firings within the IFL, Chris Byrd, Kimbo Slice, Egan Inoue, Ken Shamrock and much more. This is a very fast-paced Carson's Corner. That's THREE big interviews with top-notch fighters, the most current fight news available and the trademark Bob Carson humor, all in a show that checks in at just over twenty-seven minutes run time. Total run time: 27:17 In order to listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Dr. Ryan Parsons

Carson's Corner — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:35 GMT

On this edition of Carson's Corner, Bob sat down for a great talk with Team Quest trainer Dr. Ryan Parsons. Dr. Parsons is the brains behind Light Force Nutrition. He is a noted diet and nutrition expert in MMA, and is credited as the force behind Randy Couture's successful move to light heavyweight a few years ago. On this show, Dr. Parsons discusses the basics of nutrition and how it applies to fighting. Ryan and Bob also talk about a wide-ranging variety of fight-related topics, including: Matt Lindland and his quest for political office, Randy Couture's move away from Team Quest, Anderson Silva's impressive run at the top of the UFC's middleweight division, Phil Baroni, Chris Wilson, Mayhem Miller, the MMA scene in Japan and much more. Additionally, Bob covers the latest news and rumors in the sport, including the latest on World Championship Fighting, the upcoming Primetime Fighting Championship card and the box office failure of "Redbelt." Listener email is covered as well. It's all here! To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner 5/11/08

Carson's Corner — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:58:04 GMT

Mixed martial arts veteran Brad Imes will challenge Roy Nelson for the IFL heavyweight championship as part of the nine-bout card as that organization returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Friday, May 16. As he makes his final preparations, Imes was kind enough to sit down for a talk with Bob Carson in order to give the fans an update on his career. This is NOT your typical MMA interview, however. Brad doesn't just talk his upcoming fight in this interview. You're going to hear Imes talk about who he supports for president, how he would deal with illegal immigration and his own political ambitions. Imes is very interested in politics, and this interview is sure to spark a lot of debate. After the Imes interview, Bob talks about yesterday's Cage Rage fight card. Join the show to hear feedback on Ian Freeman vs. Paul Cahoon, Matt Ewin vs. Mark Epstein, Ross Pointon vs. Ross Mason, news on Paul "Semtex" Daley and more. Throw in an update on Beau "One Man Army" Taylor and some boxing news, and you have a terrific show. (Total time of the show: 44:41) To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner 5/11/08

Carson's Corner — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:52:36 GMT

Brad Imes

Monte Cox on the hot seat

Carson's Corner — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:18:11 GMT

MMA manager, promoter and mastermind, Monte "The Shogun of Iowa" Cox joins Carson for what must surely be his most no-holds-barred interview to date! Cox steps into Carson's Pit to take on a number of issues with Bob, including his ongoing rivalry and feud with Ken Pavia, Phyllis Lee, Dana White, the UFC, Matt Hughes, Dan the Wolfman and much more! Monte also gives details on his current and future projects, discusses the Affliction show and problems the promotion has had already, Tim Sylvia vs. Fedor Emelianenko, his upcoming show on June 14th (featuring Wes Sims, Jeff Monson and more) as well as every other issue currently on the minds of MMA fans. Bob also breaks down the upcoming DREAM event as only he can! Don't miss this edition of the show that brings you the most entertaining interviews and analysis, Carson's Corner! To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com/

Carson's Corner: Roland Sarria

Carson's Corner — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:51:02 GMT

If you've been around the sport of MMA, you definitely have heard of Arizona's Rage in the Cage. The man behind Rage in the Cage is Roland Sarria. Sarria has been promoting since 1998, and he knows virtually everything about the MMA scene in Arizona. He has also trained many fighters, including several UFC and King of the Cage veterans. Sarria not only brings us up to date on Rage in the Cage, he talks about his experiences with Joe Riggs, Edwin Dewees, Gilbert Aldana, John Levenson, Michelle "Grapple Girl" Farrow, Jimmy Ambriz, Eric Prindle and much more! Sarria has plenty of Rage in the Cage shows coming up and he gives us the latest on what's happening with his promotion. After this interview, Bob releases news on the upcoming Affliction show, the EliteXC - CBS connection, the IFL, Anderson Silva, "Minotauro" Nogueira and more. And, as always, listener emails are answered. To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner

Carson's Corner — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:14:02 GMT

The great Phyllis Lee joins Carson's Corner! Phyllis is known as "The First Lady of MMA," and brings a wealth of experience in both the world of combat sports and professional wrestling to the show. Carson and Phyllis discuss a wide range of topics, including fighters she currently manages, bad behavior behind-the-scenes by fighters and wrestlers, allegations about dubious activity by Japanese promotions and much more! Carson also discusses the TUF ratings slide, Ian Freeman vs. Paul Cahoon, your listener e-mails and those clowns from a CERTAIN other MMA broadcast! Don't miss this Carson Classic™!

Pavia and Murphy!

Carson's Corner — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:22:54 GMT

On this episode of Carson's Corner, Bob caught up with MMA superagent Ken Pavia, in order to get his reaction to the controversial remarks made by Adrenaline MMA kingpin Monte Cox. Pavia speaks directly to Cox's comments and gives an honest, unflinching opinion of Cox and his ability to guide fighters. In addition, Bob caught up with Jon Murphy as he prepares for his May 31 bout against Brett "The Grim" Rogers. This fight is on the big EliteXC show that will be televised on CBS. If you don't know who Jon Murphy is, tune in. Murphy has a colorful and noteworthy background and is sure to become a fan favorite. To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Matt Lindland speaks!

Carson's Corner — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:19:41 GMT

Matt Lindland joined this edition of Carson's Corner to talk about his scheduled fight on the upcoming Affliction card, set for July 17th in Dallas. What transpired was a free-flowing discussion that covered a wide variety of topics. As usual, Matt was very outspoken on a number of topics. On this show, Lindland gives a rundown on the political race he's running. (For more on his politics, visit http://www.mattfororegon.com/) He discusses his reasons for throwing his hat in the ring, what he thinks about his opponent and what his basic political beliefs are. For anyone who has followed Lindland and has seen him engage in a war of words with the likes of Phil Baroni (among others), you will not be surprised with his description of his political opponent. Lindland also discusses Rich Franklin, the oppressiveness of UFC contracts, his time with the IFL, the Bodog Fight promotion, Dan Henderson and much more. In addition, Bob discusses the disturbing development regarding Erin Toughill, news on the Ultimate Warrior Challenge and more. To listen to this show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Matt Lindland speaks!

Carson's Corner — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:15:22 GMT

Carson's Corner: 4-23-08

Carson's Corner — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:19:48 GMT

Heath "Texas Crazy Horse" Herring, MMA superstar, is back in Carson's Pit for a rematch with the undisputed champ. Heath and Bob engage in a fun and interesting talk, with both guys having a lot of laughs. Join us to hear Heath talk about his UFC fight with champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, the fate of Andrei Arlovski, the current shake-up within the UFC and more. You'll hear Heath talk with Bob about his exciting pre-fight knockout of Yoshihiro Nakao, the candidate he supports in the 2008 presidential election, his time as a professional wrestler in Japan and Dan "The Wolfman" Theodore. This interview starts near the beginning of the show and is approximately fifteen minutes long. Bob also breaks down UFC 83 and discusses exactly why it was such a disappointment for so many fans. A quick-hitting and thorough News and Rumors segment follows, with news on Cage Rage, Primetime Fighting Championships, Calzaghe - Hopkins news, Matt Lindland and more. Another great listener email segment closes out this show. Total show time is 32:22 To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Marvin Eastman guests Carson's Corner!

Carson's Corner — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:35:39 GMT

MMA star Marvin Eastman, a former collegiate wrestler and muay thai fighter, is this week's guest on Carson's Corner. He stopped by to update us on preparations for his June 21 bout with Drew McFedries and to give us his thoughts and opinions on other matters going on in the MMA world. Eastman, now fighting in the middleweight division of the UFC, has fought a who's who of MMA fighters from both the light heavyweight and middleweight ranks. He is a man with strong opinions. Tune in to hear what really happened when he took on Travis Lutter, Rich Franklin and more. In addition, Bob discusses the recent Gladiator Challenge show, the Joe Calzaghe vs. Bernard Hopkins fight, Mac Danzig vs. Mark Bocek, Corey Fischer and more. As promised, Bob answers the listener email that he didn't get to on Monday and kicks around a possible phone-in segment for the future. To listen, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner: Yamma Pit Fighting

Carson's Corner — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:36:31 GMT

Bob Carson is back from the inaugural YAMMA Pit Fighting Championships event in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and he has some stories to share! Joining Carson's Corner this week are two MMA celebrities: mixed martial artist Travis Wiuff and former UFC matchmaker John Perretti. You will hear Wiuff's thoughts on being crowned champion of YAMMA's tournament and what the future holds for him. Bob was able to catch up with him for a brief word after Wiuff's three-fight night. Be sure to catch this interesting chat. A more lengthy interview was conducted with Perretti, who, as usual, has an opinion on everything. Perretti was the matchmaker for the UFC until 2001. Before that, he made the matches for Battlecade Extreme Fighting. He has been around the sport for years and is not afraid to share his observations. It's fair to say that he doesn't share the perspective of many of today's newcomers to the game. In addition, Bob breaks down part of the card for UFC 83, including Lutter vs. Franklin, Bisping vs. McCarthy and Starnes vs. Quarry. You also won't want to miss the Carson perspective on websites like fiveouncesofpain.com. That site earns Bob's wrath this week and he's pulling no punches! Over 3,000 people downloaded Carson's Corner last week! Tune in to hear what you've been missing. To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/ Delete Reply

Carson's Corner 4/09/09

Carson's Corner — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:00:33 GMT

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and high-profile MMA trainer Marc Laimon joins Carson's Corner this week, and he lets it all hang out. After updating us on Cobra Kai fighters Joe "Daddy" Stevenson and Ulysses Gomez, Marc talks about his history with UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra and talks about how the show editors for The Ultimate Fighter distorted many of his comments. Laimon also talks about the bias against American participants at certain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments and why he won't support these tournaments. If you have ever wanted to learn more about Marc Laimon, this is the interview for you. Bob also updates us on the latest from Travis Lutter's training camp, reports on the findings of the medical examiner regarding the death of fighter Sammy Vasquez and goes into the findings of a drug testing analysis conducted by the California State Athletic Commission. The upcoming YAMMA Pitfighting Championships is touched upon, as Bob gives his last-minute thoughts before heading out to Atlantic City to cover the highly-anticipated event. Throw in the listener email segment, where Bob talks about the Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Serra fight and gives some thoughts on a recently redesigned website, and you have a solid and fast-paced hour of entertainment and insider information. To listen to the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Shonie Carter sounds off!

Carson's Corner — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:22:46 GMT

Sometimes, an interview goes off-script and you're left with radio gold. Such is the case this week on Carson's Corner. The short summary of this show is this: Shonie Carter is on fire and talking about anything and everything he wants to bring up. Bob Carson and Shonie Carter sat down for an interview, primarily to discuss Shonie's May 30 bout against Victor Moreno on the Primetime Fighting Championships card. Shonie did discuss the bout and did discuss his disdain for Moreno, but he went into much, much more. Mr. International talks with Bob about Dana White, how he feels he is perceived by Zuffa, his time as a U.S. Marine, the racial diversity that will occur in MMA in the future, his true fight record, Matt Serra, Georges St. Pierre and so much more that you're just going to have to listen to this interview to understand the scope of what Shonie had to say. This is an interview that is sure to be discussed for years. Bob also discusses YAMMA, the UFC fight card on Spike TV last week, the season premiere of TUF season 7 and quite a bit more. To hear the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Kimbo's opponent revealed!

Carson's Corner — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:24:03 GMT

UFC veteran Jason Reinhardt joins us this week on Carson's Corner. Reinhardt (http://www.jasonreinhardt.net/) is 20-1 as a fighter and serves as matchmaker and promoter for the Courage Fighting Championships. Well versed in Pat Miletich's world-renowned Miletich Fighting Systems and training at Mike Griffin's Pro Gym, Jason has a wealth of experience in the fight game and the stories that go with it. Bob takes Jason into Carson's Pit for a very challenging and thorough interview. In addition, Bob's "News and Rumors" segment this week breaks two HUGE scoops! You will learn Kimbo Slice's opponent for the upcoming EliteXC show on CBS, as well as some behind-the-scenes details on his opponent's training camp for the bout. You will also hear some very exciting news about Tim Sylvia and HDNet Fights. This week's show delivers in every possible way. To listen, click here: http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/kimbos-opponent-revealed-carsons-corner-0 To listen or download from podomatic: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Carson's Corner 3/26/08

Carson's Corner — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:19:24 GMT

Jacob Stahler, perhaps better known as The Mouth of the Midwest, joins Carson's Corner this week to discuss his new fight promotion (http://www.primetimefc.com/). Stahler has established himself as a personality in the fight game, and made his initial mark as a much sought-after fight announcer. He's very respectful of the sport and the fighters, and his Primetime Fighting promotion is being received very warmly by the MMA community. In addition, Bob will discuss the Combat Fighting Championships, which allegedly will have David Loiseau, Jeff Monson, Ricco Rodriguez and others on its card in England. The promotion earns itself a "Carson Caution," as Bob identifies some potential red flags and analyzes their bold claims! How legit is the CFC? Tune in to Carson and find out!

Carson's Corner: all-out with Josh Barnett

Carson's Corner — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:02:53 GMT

Former UFC heavyweight champion and current top three heavyweight fighter Josh "The Babyface Assassin" Barnett joins Carson's Corner this week for an explosive and very entertaining interview. Barnett and Carson discuss a potential MMA fight involving Barnett and Kurt Angle, his recent victory over Yoshida, his possible ties to Mark Cuban's fight promotion, problems with steroid testing procedures that the commissions are using and much more. You will hear Josh talk about his time in the UFC and what he thinks of Dana White. This is an interview that you will not want to miss. Bob also covers the latest news and rumors, and has a direct message for Ken Shamrock. As always, listener email is answered. This may be the best Carson's Corner of 2008. To listen, click either of the following links: http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-20T20_02_53-07_00 http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/carsons-corner-all-out-josh-barnett-2

UFC founder Bob Meyrowitz!

Carson's Corner — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:09:55 GMT

Bob Meyrowitz, co-creator of the UFC, is back in mixed martial arts, and we have him this week on Carson's Corner. Meyrowitz is getting ready for the inaugural YAMMA Pit Fighting show, which takes place on April 11, 2008. (http://yammapitfighting.com/) You will get his thoughts on the current MMA scene, where YAMMA fits into the grand scheme of things, what he hopes to accomplish with YAMMA and much more. Meyrowitz is a very interesting guest, and he has a very wide range of reference. He has crossed paths with Howard Stern, Howard Cosell and other pop culture icons. Tune in to hear him tell the tales. Also, listen for MMA radio legend Eddie Goldman (http://nhbnews.podomatic.com/) on this broadcast. In addition to this outstanding and informative interview, the show covers other current events, such as Anderson Silva's desire to box Roy Jones, Jr., and UFC 83. Bob has seen "No Holds Barred," and he shares his thoughts on this episode. Additionally, we answer listener email and more. To listen, click here: http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/carsons-corner-ufc-founder-bob-meyrowitz-0 To download the show, click here: http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com/

Carson's Corner 3/7/08

Carson's Corner — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:25:29 GMT

UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin reveals opponent on this week's Carson's Corner!UFC fighter Shane Carwin (8-0, all wins by 1st round stoppage) is not your average fighter. He has a degree in engineering and he was a collegiate All-American in both wrestling and football. Shane is this week's guest on Carson's Corner.Because of his sheer size, wrestling pedigree and training regimen with Nate Marquart and Christian Allen, many are projecting Carwin as an immediate title threat in the UFC. Shane Carwin is definitely a name you're going to be hearing a lot of in the coming weeks and months.On this show, Carwin will reveal whom he is fighting in his UFC debut at UFC 84. This is the first time this match-up has been discussed anywhere. Carson and Carwin also discuss Carwin's fights to date, Brock Lesnar, Ron Waterman, Carwin's football career and much more. In addition, Bob provides in-depth UFC 82 analysis, Matt Lindland, Michael Bisping, Travis Lutter, Patrick Cote and a review of the recent World Victory Road card. As always, the show wraps up with a listener email segment that you won't want to miss. Streaming audio link:Mp3 download link:http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com

Maryscott sounds off!

Carson's Corner — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:01:30 GMT

Political Talk with Bob Carson is here! For those of you not familiar with his work to date, Bob Carson is already arguably the most entertaining and incisive personality in the world of combat sports broadcasting. Not satisfied with conquering the world of professional fighting, Carson now turns his satirical and analytical gaze to politics, pop culture and current events with explosive and inimitable results! Check out Carson's new show, featuring a no-holds-barred interview with My Left Wing.com's Maryscott O'Connor. O'Connor joins Carson and shares her thoughts on the current primary elections, the future of both parties AND her fellow political pundits. Then O'Connor and Carson brutally vivisect Michelle Malkin and other right-wing talkers for the sake of entertainment AND science, before Maryscott offers some stern words for Hillary Clinton and a frank assessment of her campaign. You won't want to miss this Carson-filled extravaganza of sonic enlightenment! As if that wasn't enough, Carson flies solo and breaks Glenn Beck, Malkin and any target which draws his ire into an unidentifiable protoplasmic substance able to feel only shame! Afterwards, Carson shares his thoughts on Ralph Nader before setting the record "straight" about Hugh Jackman. You might have lived without CARSON until now, but following this show you'll wonder how you ever managed! Streaming audio link: http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/maryscott-oconnor-sounds-1 Mp3 download link: http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-03T23_01_30-08_00

Carson's Corner 3/2/08

Carson's Corner — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:40:23 GMT

The enigmatic Keith Sutton is this week's guest on Carson's Corner. Keith Sutton has trained with the best and has the respect of some of the game's most well-known fighters. Listen to this show and you will hear Keith discuss his time training at the RAW Training Center in California, his time working alongside Mac Danzig and John Marsh as a bouncer, coming up through the ranks with Jason Maxwell, teaching himself to grapple by videotape, learning from Mikey Burnett and much, much more. You will find out the real back story on the "Team Tolerance" internet hype and get Keith's thoughts and views on a number of UFC fighters. This week's episode provides a great chance to get to know a very talented fighter who has a mature perspective on MMA. You will gain a great deal of respect for Keith Sutton when you hear this interview. In addition, Bob provides coverage of UFC 82, EliteXC's big move to CBS and answers listener email. To listen to the show, click here: http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/carsons-corner-3-2-08-0 To get the show on podomatic, click here: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

Paul Buentello on Carson's Corner.

Carson's Corner — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:13:10 GMT

Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello is this week's guest on Carson's Corner, and he has a message for Kimbo Slice: bring it on! Buentello calls out Kimbo in no uncertain terms and says he'll give the internet star his first real MMA test. Promising to always fight for the fans and give them what they want, Buentello vows to stand and bang until one man is left standing. After this interview, the ball is clearly in the court of Team Kimbo. How will they respond to this challenge? How will Gary Shaw and EliteXC respond? In addition, Buentello covers a variety of topics,including the Arlovski fight, Alistair Overeem, Carter Williams, the Sean Sherk steroid scandal, Sean Gannon and much more. Bob also covers recent news and rumors, including Strikeforce, Bob Sapp, Joe Riggs, Rich Franklin, Diego Sanchez and Jeff "Fabes" Faberman. Additionally, more outrageous listener emails are answered. The Mac Danzig show seems to have brought the wild side out in our listeners and it's reflected in the emails that Bob addresses. To listen to the show, click here: http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/paul-buentello-guests-week-carsons-cornerr-0 To get Carson's Corner on podomatic, click here: http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com/

Ultimate Fighter Champ Mac Danzig on the show!

Carson's Corner — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:08:20 GMT

Mac Danzig, who is in training for his return to the UFC octagon on April 19th against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Mark Bocek, is this week's guest on the show. Danzig discusses a variety of matters, including vegetarianism, training with Eddie Bravo, appearing on and winning The Ultimate Fighter television show, training for his upcoming fight, his opinion of Matt Hughes, fighting in King of the Cage, the Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir fight, his time at the RAW training center and memories of David Horner, and much more. Bob also shares his thoughts on the Kimbo vs. Tank fight and the EliteXC promotion and gives a preview of UFC 82. Yet again, Carson delivers another top-notch interview. He and Danzig talk comfortably and at length. This interview will serve as a tutorial for the other MMA radio shows. To listen, click here: http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/ultimate-fighter-champ-mac-danzig-carsons-corner-0 Podomatic link: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

LAURA INGRAHAM THE RACIST

Carson's Corner — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:03:21 GMT

On this episode of Carson's Corner, Bob strays away from his usual MMA talkshow and talks about the disgusting, racial comments made by "Conservative" talkshow host, Laura Ingraham. Bob is joined by world-renowned journalist Eddie Goldman. Don't miss this show as they hit on a number of key issues, including: Racism in the media, what to do about Laura Ingraham's comments and much more.

Welcome!

Carson's Corner — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:14:43 GMT