People I Want To Be Friends With

UFC's play-by-play commentator John Gooden sits down with WWE's Andy Shepherd to compare notes of play-by-play commentary and their approaches to it. They discuss: John's journey to the UFC BAMMA vs Cage Warriors Rivalry Preparing to call a show How many wee breaks they get UGC London --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Will 2022 be a vintage year for The Notorious? Or could this be the last year we see McGregor in The Octagon? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As we kick start a new year, I take a look at 5 European fighters I think we should all be keeping an eye on in 2022 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With a big weekend of fights to round off the year, let's chat! Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley Jospeh Parker vs Derek Chisora 2 UFC and Bellator plans for 2022 A look back at this weeks NXT UK Come follow me @andyshep --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Something a little different for the podcast...no new friends made.... but lots of thoughts to share As we head into a big weekend of fights I waned to share my thoughts on what is ahead of us. AJ vs Usyk Nick Diaz's return WWE Extreme Rules Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

UFC standout 'The Prospect" Nathaniel Wood joins me on this episode to discuss how he's dealing with lockdown, how he handles mental health and if he would take the trip to UFC's Fight Island. Nathaniel is a true example of hard work and self belief paying off. From rocky days in BAMMA to flying the flay for the UK in the UFC, at just 27, he has achieved so much.... and he's only just started. Find Nathaniel on social media Twitter  Instagram Find Andy on social media Twitter Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NXT UK's resident Iron King Joe Coffey joins me this week to discuss his isolation fitness routine, his experience headlining two UK Take Overs and his cheat meal routine.  We also get an incredible insight into the work ethic and drive that has helped Coffey become one of the standout stars on WWE's newest and fasted growing brand. Find Joe on social media  Twitter  Instagram  Find Andy on social media  Twitter  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

6'9, 260lbs of explosive, vicious charisma... that is Chi Lewis Parry.  Parry has created noise where ever he's gone, from Glory Kickboxing to BAMMA to being part of Daniel Cormier's camp that leading to confrontations with Jon Jones... Parry knows how to draw attention.  We discuss the current state of Jon Jones' career, his BAMMA experience, his WWE try out and more. Thanks to the team at MMATV.com for supporting this weeks episode. Check them out for exclusive fight cards and documentaries  Find Chi on social media   Twitter   Instagram   Find Andy on social media  Twitter   Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NXT UK's very own Modfather joins us this week as we talk Wrestlemania 36, dealing with isolation and Edge naming his as one of his favourite Superstars Flash, alongside Mark Andrews were the first Welsh WWE Champions in history when the claimed the NXT UK Tag Team Titles at Takeover Cardiff. His journey to WWE, that started in Wild Boars back garden, is an inspiring one.  Find Flash on social media Twitter Instagram Find Andy on social media Twitter Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tom Phillips is the voice of WWE's Monday Night Raw and has leant his dulcet tones to the commentary desk of every current WWE brand; 205 Live, NXT, NXT UK and SmackDown. On this episode, kicking off season 2 of People I Want To Be Friends With Tom talks about his journey to WWE, his approach to commentary and the inaccuracies of his Wikipedia page. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Find Tom on social media Twitter  Instagram  Find Andy on social media Twitter  Instagram  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app