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Dana White On The UFC & The Future of Boxing | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 12
In this episode of Better Bad Ideas, Sean O'Brien welcomes UFC President Dana White, exploring his journey from Boston roots to becoming a sports mogul. They discuss the challenges of leadership during COVID-19, the rise of Power Slap, and Dana's vision for revitalizing boxing.
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In this episode of Better Bad Ideas, Sean O'Brien welcomes UFC President Dana White, exploring his journey from Boston roots to becoming a sports mogul. They discuss the challenges of leadership during COVID-19, the rise of Power Slap, and Dana's vision for revitalizing boxing.
New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts!
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Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:14 Dana White: The Sports Mogul
00:01:16 Passion for Work and Boston Roots
00:02:08 The Drive to Keep Working
00:03:00 Leadership During COVID-19
00:04:42 Loyalty Over Profits
00:06:08 From Underground to Global: UFC Journey
00:07:34 UFC's Born in Bora Bora
00:09:41 The Fertitta Brothers and UFC Investment
00:12:10 Acquiring the UFC: Timing and Instinct
00:13:11 Challenges of Promoting the UFC
00:14:41 Getting on Free TV: Ultimate Fighter
00:15:55 Talent Development: From VHS to UFC
00:17:17 Dana's Role in Developing Talent
00:18:09 Reality of Working at UFC
00:19:42 Sacrifices in the Sports Industry
00:21:02 Launching Power Slap
00:22:22 Power Slap's Social Media Success
00:23:35 Dana's Entry into Boxing
00:25:41 Revitalizing Boxing: Learning from the Past
00:27:30 Differences Between Boxing and MMA
00:30:25 Dana's Political Views and Loyalty
00:35:12 Love for America and Unity
00:39:10 Conor McGregor's Political Aspirations
00:41:25 Growing Up in Boston
00:49:31 Closing Thoughts on Loyalty and Hard Work
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The Crisis For Working People w/ Oren Cass | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 10
Policy Commentator, author, and founder of think tank American Compass, Oren Cass joins Sean on today's episode of Better Bad Ideas.
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:06 - Early Schooling
00:04:03 - Oren's Parent's Journey
00:07:35 - Identifying with Conservative ideas in college
00:11:14 - Going to work at Bane and Co.
00:25:02 - What does a consultant do?
00:28:41 - Going to work for Mitt Romney
00:41:36 - Are Working People in an economic crisis?
00:46:40 - What is American Compass?
00:47:44 - Tariff effects on the American worker
00:58:45 - Republicans being held hostage?
01:07:06 - What does the 101st day look like?
01:11:51 - A day in the life of Oren Cass
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Union Strength Is Solidarity w/Adam Conover | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 9
Writer, Host, and Union leader Adam Conover joins Sean on today's episode of Better Bad Ideas. From Adam's career as a comedian and writer to being an integral part of gathering support during the WGA Strike, Adam has a lot to say about the state of the entertainment industry and current political landscape.
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:26 - Growing Up
00:11:05 - Solidarity Between Comedians
00:13:09 - Majoring in Philosophy at Bard College
00:23:17 - Adam's Start In Comedy
00:30:52 - Adam Ruins Everything
00:34:23 - WGA vs Hollywood Agents
00:47:40 - Joining WGA Leadership
00:50:31 - How The Writers Guild Works
00:58:12 - Teamsters Support of WGA
01:02:11 - What Was The Strike About?
01:09:03 - What Will You Focus On At Next Bargaining?
01:15:37 - Corporate Race To The Bottom
01:32:11 - Adam Asks About Sean About NLRB
01:39:20 - Union Strength Is Solidarity
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Marianne Williamson & The Dark Clouds of Fascism in America |Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 8
Today on Better Bad Ideas with Sean O'Brien, we're joined with author, speaker, political activist, and once Presidential hopeful, Marianne Williamson. Sean and Marianne cover the struggles of working class families, politics, and what Marianne calls the "dark cloud" forming over the Nation. A really spirited and engaging conversation!
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:52 - Who is Marianne Williamson?
00:02:35 - The First Time Hearing The Word "Scab"
00:14:00 - Discovering Her Spirituality
00:23:00 - Writing Her Book - Mental Health
00:38:49 - Getting Involved In Politics
00:42:20 - Running for President in 2020
00:47:21 - Marianne Speaking at The Teamsters Union
00:54:15 - Sean's Experience with the 2024 Dem Party
00:57:28 - Marianne On Republicans Destroying Unions
01:06:00 - What Did Teamsters See in the Republicans?
01:12:35 - Marianne's Analogy of the Democrats and Republicans
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Sean M. O'Brien sits down with the realest personalities on earth. First episode drops January 15th, 2025 and every Wednesday after that.
Follow @betterbadideas
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