Champ and The Tramp

Roger brought snacks. Everyone else brought regret. On episode #334 of Champ and the Tramp, Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews are joined by Chris, Jesse, and Joe for a food challenge that starts with baklava and ends with fermented Swedish herring. Between unfamiliar snacks, relentless roasting, and a smell that won’t leave the studio, the guys find out who’s actually willing to take a bite. Roger a...

Doctors gave Memphis Lafferty just 12 hours to live. Today, he’s sharing his story on Champ and the Tramp. Memphis joins Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews to discuss surviving bacterial meningitis at six months old, losing all four limbs, and building a life around determination, faith, and pushing himself to try new things. From discovering skateboarding to going from 230 pounds to 109 pounds for t...

One UFC veteran. Ten challengers. One night. Smilin’ Sam Alvey joins Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews to explain his plan to take on ten opponents, one at a time—and put their claims about size and strength to the test. Sam opens up about life after the UFC, how Karate Combat changed his fighting style, and the brutal spinning kick from Uriah Hall that left him struggling to breathe. He also talks...

The men’s health questions most guys are too embarrassed to ask—and a conversation that refuses to stay serious. Dr. Gazi joins Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar for an unfiltered discussion about vasectomies, testosterone, sexual health, and prostate concerns. Roger shares his vasectomy experience, Frankie opens up about his low testosterone levels, and the guys ask Dr. Gazi about cancer biopsies,...

Chris Liguori joins Roger Mathews and UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar for an unfiltered conversation about some of today’s most controversial stories and conspiracy theories. The guys discuss the Lindsay Clancy case and the public reaction surrounding it, mental health institutions, crime, government surveillance and the loss of trust in America’s systems. They also explore questions surrounding d...

Frnacis Hennessy returns to Champion and the Tramp to explain the viral controversy that turned his life upside down. After an online argument escalated, Francis found himself at the centre of serious accusations that received millions of views, attracted attention from major media personalities, and affected his work as a youth referee and bingo host. Francis breaks down how it started, why respo...

Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews are back for another episode packed with fight talk, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs. Frankie reveals his upcoming RAF wrestling match against former UFC rival Gray Maynard, setting the stage for another chapter in their legendary rivalry. The guys also break down the latest UFC action, discuss Mackenzie Dern’s performance, the Din Thomas controversy, Khab...

Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews are back with another episode of Champ and the Tramp, covering everything from shark fishing and crazy childhood stories to fighting, health scares, and getting older. The guys break down the controversy surrounding shark fishing and whether fishermen are really “training” sharks to come closer to shore. They also get into Frankie’s adventures with fishing, a wild a...

In this powerful episode of Champ and the Tramp, Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar sit down with Kurt and Mike, two fathers, entrepreneurs, and family men facing stage four cancer. Kurt shares how what began as a stomach ache led to the discovery of a tumor in his colon and cancer that had spread to his liver. Mike recounts an even more staggering diagnosis—85 lesions throughout his body, including...

What happens when you mix movie buffs, terrible accents, UFC veterans, and hilarious stories? This episode has it all. The crew kicks things off by playing "Quote This", a fast-paced movie quote party game where everyone has to act out or read iconic movie lines using different accents, voices, and physical challenges. From Rocky, Predator, Titanic, The Breakfast Club, Pulp Fiction, The...

You get one of the funniest and most honest episodes yet. Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar dive into the realities of business ownership, learning from expensive mistakes, and why choosing the right business partner matters more than the business itself. Frankie opens up about owning UFC gyms, what he would do differently today, and how failure shaped his career outside the Octagon. The conversatio...

On this episode of Champ and The Tramp, Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar are back for another unfiltered conversation covering everything from nature, animals, culture, and the biggest debates happening today. The guys kick things off talking about the Strawberry Moon, old beliefs around full moons, wildlife, hunting, fishing, sharks, orcas, and why some animals struggle in captivity. The conversat...

Combat veteran and world-record disabled powerlifter Derick Carver joins Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar for one of the most thought-provoking conversations yet. Derrick shares the story of why he joined the military after 9/11, how growing up without strong role models shaped his life, and the lessons he learned serving in Afghanistan. From overcoming failure to finding purpose, he explains why "...

UFC Freedom 250, parenting, life lessons, and unforgettable stories—this episode of The Champ and The Tramp has it all. Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar kick things off by discussing the tragic loss of a young wrestler, leading to a heartfelt conversation about how quickly life can change. From e-bike safety and raising kids in today's world to personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience...

Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar are back with another entertaining episode of The Champ and The Tramp! The guys talk about surviving a brutal Northeast winter, why summer at the Jersey Shore hits differently, beach life, boating, motorcycles, parenting, and raising adventurous kids in today's world. They also share hilarious stories, including a wild beach brawl involving Roger's sister Re...

Frankie breaks down his experience competing at RAF and what it was really like stepping onto the mat against one of the world's best grapplers, Merab Dvalishvili. From the atmosphere feeling like a UFC fight week to meeting legends like Kurt Angle and Jon Jones, Frankie shares the highs, the lessons learned, and why he has zero regrets about taking the challenge. He discusses what surprised him m...

Welcome back to another episode of Champ and The Tramp! This one goes everywhere — from parenting and phones to AI conspiracies, movies, sports, wrestling, and some wild entertainment debates. Frankie Edgar and Roger Mathews dive into whether smartphones are changing the next generation, strange theories surrounding presidents and history, the evolution of AI, and some fun movie discussions. The g...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk UFC 318 fallout — Sean Brady dominating Buckley, the Strickland-Hazmat scale controversy, Ryan Cafaro's wild comeback in Japan, and the Van vs. Tesoro war that had Frankie second-guessing the stoppage. Frankie breaks down his upcoming wrestling match with Merab Dvalishvili, why he said yes, and how he's training different this camp. Then...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk shop with local stud John "Body Shot" Leonardo, the 13-1-1 super bantamweight from Jersey gearing up for a hometown war on June 13th at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. John breaks down how he linked up with Frankie for the bare knuckle camp, what it's like being trained by his father, and the brutal weight cut that left him passed o...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with TUF Season 12 winner Jonathan Brookins about walking away from the UFC to live out of a backpack across India, Montreal, and now Costa Rica. He opens up about losing his siblings, finding faith, and the price of chasing passion over paychecks. From beating Michael Johnson to getting pulled from a Masvidal-era bare knuckle card at the last mi...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk with BKFC light heavyweight Cody "The Knucklemaniac" Vidal about his 5-round war with David Simpson that ripped his septum clean out the socket, why he skipped the hospital, and how hypnotherapy pulled him out of a dark spot 30 years in the making. Cody gets into his wild training resume with Johnny Hendricks, Kamaru Usman, Sean Strickl...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk DoorDash drama, a $2,400 E-ZPass nightmare, and why the system is rigged against you. They break down the latest UFC fights, Bryce Mitchell, Joe Pyfer’s demons, and what it really takes to come back after losses. The episode wraps with a raw conversation about faith, taking L’s in life, and why God’s making a comeback. Chapters:00:00:00 - Disclai...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk stand-up comedy, women in the game, and whether Nikki Glaser is really at the top. Frankie opens up about his son dominating on the wrestling mat, and the boys go rapid-fire on zombie apocalypses, fan encounters gone wrong, and who Roger would cast to play him in his life movie. They also get into the White House card, Jon Jones's money situation...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk injuries, recovery, and what it actually takes to avoid going under the knife with Mike and Bill from Alliance Orthopedics. Frankie opens up about his back issues and how he’s managed to dodge surgery, while Roger gets his busted hand assessed on the spot. Alliance breaks down everything from PRP injections to robotic surgery to their brand new T...

On this episode of @champandthetramp, the guys talk mushrooms, microdosing, and whether Roger will ever actually blast off, then shift gears into the Iran war, Epstein files, and why nobody's doing anything about any of it. Frankie breaks down Jon Jones being infamous vs. famous, the guys debate Logan Paul vs. Tom Brady in an all-around athlete showdown, and cap it off talking Holloway vs. Oliveir...