Ep 135: Bat Tom

John Moses and Tyler Morrison talk to one the shows all time favorite guests, Frank Bialowas. Frank talks about beating up a crew of union guys once he was finished with pro hockey, shoving a guy into a snow bank, and an epic, end of game meltdown to end a wild career. Frank's book is set release in the next couple of months and we at Fight Stories can't wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Tyler are in Philadelphia talking to the #3 ranked Middleweight in the BKFC, Cody Russell. Cody was fresh off a war at the Xfinity Arena in Philadelphia. A friend and constant sparring partner of Eddie Alvarez. Cody has his sights set on Mike Perry. Also along for the ride is Cody's Dad, Tom. Tom used to be the strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia Flyers. Follow the boys across all social media platforms Insta https://www.instagram.com/cody__fights https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123 https://www.instagram.com/comedianjohnmoses Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses https://www.facebook.com/FightStories https://www.facebook.com/tyler.morrison.35 X https://x.com/fightstoriespod https://x.com/johnmoses https://x.com/tylermorrison1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Morrison and John Moses are in Philadelphia talking with comedian Ryan Foster, talking about all kinds of scraps. Him fighting, his dad fighting, his chick fighting, and we still find the time to talk about Steven Seagal’s World Class Cultural Appropriation, the dream of beating up our daughters dates. Check out Ryan's podcast Work Force Titans! Be a hooligan and join our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fightstories Follow the boys across all social media platforms Insta https://www.instagram.com/ryanlfoster_ https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123 https://www.instagram.com/comedianjohnmoses Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses https://www.facebook.com/FightStories https://www.facebook.com/tyler.morrison.35 X https://x.com/fightstoriespod https://x.com/johnmoses https://x.com/tylermorrison1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Morrison and John Moses are in Philadelphia with UFC Fighter Andre Petroski. Andre talks about kicking heroine, the electricity he felt fighting in MSG, what it takes to get to the UFC, his breakout performance in the Ultimate Fighter, the fight culture in Thailand and a whole lot more. #UFC #Philadelphia #MMA #Thailand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James “Boom Boom” Mancini is a Montreal-based comedian, former professional MMA fighter, elite wrestler, and combat-sports commentator. A longtime member of Canada’s national wrestling scene, Mancini trained alongside Georges St-Pierre and later helped coach wrestling at Tristar Gym before launching his own MMA career, highlighted by a viral suplex knockout in his professional debut. After stepping away from fighting, he turned his attention to stand-up comedy, quickly becoming a regular on the Montreal scene. His first comedy special, Oil Check, is available on YouTube through The Boom Boom Show. On Fight Stories, James talks about growing up in wrestling, training with GSP, the transition from competitor to comedian, and why bombing onstage can hurt worse than losing a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Martinson joins Fight Stories for one of the wildest hockey conversations we've ever had. Known as one of hockey's toughest competitors before becoming the winningest American-born professional hockey coach, Steve shares incredible firsthand stories from an era when intimidation, fighting, and the "code" were part of the game. From battling legendary enforcers to surviving brutal street fights, nothing is off limits. In this episode:🥊 Fighting Bob Probert, Dave Brown, Behn Wilson, Val James and other legendary tough guys🏒 Growing up in Minnesota's outdoor-rink hockey culture💥 The difference between hockey fights and real street fights👊 How intimidation and reputation shaped the game🧠 Concussions, injuries, genetics, and surviving one of hockey's toughest eras🏆 Steve's journey from feared enforcer to the winningest American-born pro hockey coach ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Steve Martinson's reputation and why he matters01:20 – Fighting the toughest enforcers in hockey03:48 – Minnesota hockey culture and outdoor rinks07:06 – Injuries, scars, and surviving the damage13:40 – Earning a reputation as a fighter17:15 – Street fights in San Diego24:38 – Concussions and being built differently36:32 – The wild days of the AHL and IHL42:15 – The code, intimidation, and retribution50:04 – Bar fights, Samoans, and street violence58:00 – Bob Probert, Dave Brown, Dave Semenko and Steve's toughest fights1:11:43 – Behn Wilson and the psychology of intimidation1:20:36 – Coaching tough players and how hockey has changed 🔗 Resources 🏒 AHL: https://www.theahl.com/🥊 Hockey Fights Archive: https://www.hockeyfights.com/👊 Support Fight Stories on Patreon: https://patreon.com/fightstories If you enjoy real hockey stories, enforcer history, and behind-the-scenes conversations with the toughest players in the game, subscribe and let us know your favorite Steve Martinson story in the comments. Hashtags: #FightStories #Hockey #NHL #HockeyFights #SteveMartinson #BobProbert #DaveBrown #BehnWilson #AHL #Enforcer #Podcast #HockeyHistory #MinnesotaHockey #SportsPodcast Be a hooligan and join our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fightstories Follow the boys across all social media platforms: Insta https://www.instagram.com/tomodonnell0405 https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123 https://www.instagram.com/comedianjohnmoses Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses https://www.facebook.com/FightStories https://www.facebook.com/tyler.morrison.35 X https://x.com/fightstoriespod https://x.com/johnmoses https://x.com/tylermorrison1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sunshine Boys are back! Tyler is fresh off the green roasting a charity golf event, John reminisces about running off hecklers, Carlos Mencia is going to jail, and Dustin Poirier's Father's Day Drunk. Be a hooligan and join our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fightstories Follow the boys across all social media platforms Insta https://www.instagram.com/tomodonnell0405 https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123 https://www.instagram.com/comedianjohnmoses Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses https://www.facebook.com/FightStories https://www.facebook.com/tyler.morrison.35 X https://x.com/fightstoriespod https://x.com/johnmoses https://x.com/tylermorrison1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knicks win a championship and the city erupts. We got the UFC trashing it up on the White House lawn. The Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup. But first Tom O'Donnell stabs a bat to death, saving his fiance and a special needs girl from rabies... This is FIght Stories Be a hooligan and join our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fightstories Follow the boys across all social media platforms Insta https://www.instagram.com/tomodonnell0405 https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123 https://www.instagram.com/comedianjohnmoses Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses https://www.facebook.com/FightStories https://www.facebook.com/tyler.morrison.35 X https://x.com/fightstoriespod https://x.com/johnmoses https://x.com/tylermorrison1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Moses and Tyler Morrison talk with comedian and trained martial artist Daniel Tirado. Daniel talks about the difference between martial arts and self defense. And despite being taught how to bite, scratch and gauge his way to safety, his best technique is still to beat his feet. A ton of practical self defense tips and a great overall all outlook. You don't want to miss this episode! Make sure to check out Daniel's new special Reconstructive Criticism #selfdefense #martialarts #brucelee FIGHT STORIES - SOCIAL LINKS Be a hooligan and join our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fightstories Follow the boys across all social media platforms Insta https://www.instagram.com/tornadotirado https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123 https://www.instagram.com/comedianjohnmoses Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses https://www.facebook.com/FightStories https://www.facebook.com/tyler.morrison.35 X https://x.com/fightstoriespod https://x.com/johnmoses https://x.com/tylermorrison1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler and John talk about all of the celebrity freak fights, past and present including the Bob Menery v Johnny Manziel sh!t show, and the classics Manute Bol vs William 'refrigerator' Perry and maybe the worst celebrity fight of all time former WWE legend Chyna v Joey Buttafuoco. FIGHT STORIES - SOCIAL LINKS Be a hooligan and join our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fightstories Follow the boys across all social media platforms Insta https://www.instagram.com/tomodonnell0405 https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123 https://www.instagram.com/comedianjohnmoses Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses https://www.facebook.com/FightStories https://www.facebook.com/tyler.morrison.35 X https://x.com/fightstoriespod https://x.com/johnmoses https://x.com/tylermorrison1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices