Dana White
Mentioned in 61 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
As UFC President and CEO, Dana White is a prominent figure in mixed martial arts who shapes fighter matchups, manages the organization's media deals, and wields significant influence over the sport's direction. Podcasts frequently discuss his leadership decisions, fighter compensation practices, and business ventures both within and beyond the UFC. Additionally, he is known for his political connections, involvement in health optimization initiatives, and high-profile social events.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Pivot · Jun 16, 2026
The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal
“UFC CEO; sits on Meta board; defended free speech after fighter's racist comments; organized White House UFC event”
Pod Save America · Jun 16, 2026
80-Year-Old Man Loses War
“Organized $60 million White House UFC event for Trump's 80th birthday; condemned Michelle Obama comments but event remained partisan”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jun 16, 2026
Lawfare Daily: For-Profit Cage-Fighting at the White House
“Long-time ally of Trump, closely entwined business relationship, organizing UFC event at White House”
REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jun 16, 2026
1037. Andy, AJ (An0maly) & DJ CTI: UFC Freedom 250, Trump Announces US And Iran Reach Peace Deal & Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire
“Praised for producing UFC Freedom 250 event at White House; discussed as effective promoter”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 16, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 6/16/26
“Organized UFC event at White House where Trump fell asleep; symbol of regime's degradation”
Morning Wire · Jun 16, 2026
America Embraces 250th Celebration & The UK’s Facial Recognition Expansion | 6.16.26
“UFC leadership organizing White House Freedom 250 event”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 16, 2026
Newsom Strikes Back after Trump DOJ Investigates
“Mentioned in context of UFC promotion by Trump administration while holding financial interests”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 15, 2026
Trump’s Big Iran Announcement Raises More Questions Than Answers (ft. Ian Bremmer)
“Organized White House UFC event; described as Trump's new political ally replacing Don King”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 15, 2026
Bill Kristol: Trump’s Weak, Sad, and Embarrassing Weekend
“UFC leader who agreed to host America 250 celebration, initially promised non-political event on CBS”
The Chris Plante Show · Jun 12, 2026
6-12-26 Hour 2 - Trump finding Kids who went Missing under Biden
“UFC president signing agreement with White House for 250th anniversary celebration event”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 12, 2026
Trump Picks New DNI After Pulte Backlash, Dem Party Platner Panic, UFC WH Preview: AM Update 6/12
“UFC President previewing White House UFC event with Secretary of State Marco Rubio”
The DSR Network · Jun 11, 2026
DSR Daily June 11: Trump Loves Inflation and Hates Iran
“Close friend of Trump who pushed for UFC event at White House this weekend”
The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast · Jun 10, 2026
The Business Behind Mr. Olympia: Media, Branding & Millions with Dan Solomon
“Referenced as comparable media-first sports organization leader who elevated combat sports mainstream”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 9, 2026
Trump Gets Booed at MSG as Republicans Push Extreme Immigration Agenda
“Organizing Trump's 80th birthday UFC event on White House South Lawn; paying for setup and takedown”
Law and Chaos · Jun 9, 2026
Ep 235 — The Only Thing Bigger Than The UFC Claw Is The Grift
“Organizing UFC 250 on White House lawn; Trump's friend; Trump owns UFC stock”
Letters from an American · Jun 9, 2026
Trump Walks Out
“Close friend and ally of Trump; organizing UFC event at White House using federal spaces for private commercial benefit”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 28, 2026
Trump Cornered On Iran, Newsom Pushes Back on Slush Fund
“Bankrolling $60M UFC octagon on White House South Lawn; losing $30M on event despite reservations about outdoor venue”
Digital Social Hour · May 26, 2026
I Learned To Fight From Monks... | Ellie Dempster | DSH #1981
“Mentioned for helping raise $115,000 for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital through Power Slap event”
Up First from NPR · May 19, 2026
San Diego Mosque Shooting, Primaries Test Trump Influence, Trump IRS Suit
“Featured in bonus Newsmakers episode discussing UFC fighter health, immigration, and White House fight”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 15, 2026
Zaslow Is Fired Up For Rousey/Carano + Mike Can't Get Into The Wire | Hour 2
“Criticized for steering UFC toward niche demographic and not pursuing mainstream appeal; subject of fighter compensation criticism”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 13, 2026
#2498 - Brendan Schaub
“Discussed regarding fighter compensation philosophy and bonus structure decisions”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 13, 2026
Fireworks On Capitol Hill (Ep. 2514)
“Criticized media commentators without business experience offering opinions on industry operations”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · May 12, 2026
Urijah Faber on Josh Hokit, Nate Diaz, UFC White House & Adin Ross Fight Offer
“Discussed as promoting White House event, betting on celebrity fighters”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 6, 2026
JRE MMA Show #178 with Dan Hardy
“Discussed regarding fighter recruitment, promotion decisions, and relationship with commentators”
PBD Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan OPENS UP: UFC Title Snub, Dana White Beef & Fighting for Armenia | PBD #786
“Discussed as decision-maker for title fights and fighter compensation; Tsarukyan claims improved relationship”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 28, 2026
Chaos Unfolds At The White House Correspondents’ Dinner | April 28, 2026
“Attended White House Correspondents' Dinner, appeared to be enjoying the chaos during security incident”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 27, 2026
Musk v. Altman Trial Begins & Adidas’ Supershoe Powers Sub-2Hr Marathoners
“Business leader at White House Correspondents' Dinner; remained calm during shooting incident”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 16, 2026
This Is What Inaction Looks Like (Ep. 2496)
“Discussed UFC Freedom 250 White House event funded entirely by UFC, not taxpayers”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 14, 2026
Episode 5300: Fight For Freedom And MAGA In Virginia
“Mentioned as partner in reaching young male voters through UFC events and sports marketing”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 14, 2026
PMS 2.0 1533 - Jim Nantz, Quentin Richardson, 4 Star QB Andre Adams Makes His College Commitment, Dana White, Governor Josh Shapiro, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“Announced UFC Freedom 250 White House event and UFC 330 Philadelphia, discussed organic fight promotion”
Nightcap · Apr 12, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Carlos Ulberg STUNS Jiri Prochazka for UFC Light Heavyweight CHAMPIONSHIP + Paulo Costa BEATS Azamat Murzakanov + Josh Hokit BEST UFC HEAVYWEIGHT?! + Tyson Fury CALLS OUT Anthony Joshua
“Discussed regarding fighter compensation negotiations, card composition, and business decisions”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 12, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Carlos Ulberg STUNS Jiri Prochazka for UFC Light Heavyweight CHAMPIONSHIP + Paulo Costa BEATS Azamat Murzakanov + Josh Hokit BEST UFC HEAVYWEIGHT?! + Tyson Fury CALLS OUT Anthony Joshua
“Referenced regarding fighter compensation negotiations, White House card decisions, and promotional power dynamics”
Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Apr 10, 2026
Episode 509: Real Heat
“Discussed regarding Power Slap leadership and talent recruitment strategy”
FULL SEND PODCAST · Apr 8, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan Presses the Nelk Boys and Discusses Fighting on the White House Card!
“UFC leadership; discussed regarding title shot decisions and relationship with Arman Tsarukyan”
The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026
Hour 4: From Sherman to Skynet | 04-08-26
“Mentioned for historical opposition to women fighting in UFC”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Apr 5, 2026
#650 - Jake Paul
“UFC leader criticized for fighter pay structure and business decisions; compared unfavorably to Jake's MVP model”
AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical · Apr 1, 2026
The Claude Code Leak Accidentally Revealed AI's Future. Oops.
“Publicly dismissed AI concerns in entertainment, advocating for adoption of AI technology in sports”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 12, 2026
Share & MMAmerica & Tell with Wyatt Cenac and Tim Miller
“Announced UFC event at White House for Trump's birthday celebration”
Nightcap · Mar 8, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Unc WANTS REFUND after Charles Oliveira x Max Holloway FIGHT + Borralho BEATS de Ridder + Rosas Jr DEFEATS Font + Maxx Crosby TRADED to RAVENS
“UFC president implied to be unhappy with Oliveira-Holloway fight's lack of action and fan engagement”
Good Guys · Mar 2, 2026
Celebrities Are Using THESE Health Hacks?!
“UFC executive who brought Gary Brock into organization for health optimization”
Bussin' With The Boys · Feb 20, 2026
Super Bowl Week Recap + The B Team Gets Interrogated | Inside The Bus
“UFC President who hosted group at exclusive Vegas club; provided private Bruno Mars concert”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Feb 16, 2026
Brandon Dawson: My Blueprint to Scaling Your Business to Nine Figures | Entrepreneurship | E27
“UFC president; mentioned as early adopter/promoter of 10X Health platform”
The Fighter & The Kid · Feb 10, 2026
Callen Addresses His Epstein Take | TFATK Ep. 1163
“UFC president who suggested NFL player Max Crosby could become heavyweight champion if he pursued MMA”
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Feb 10, 2026
243. Kyle Forgeard: On Mental Resilience, 100-Mile Endurance and Health Transformation
“UFC President; mentor to Kyle; facilitated introduction between Kyle and David Goggins at UFC event”
Pod Save America · Feb 8, 2026
1118: Is Trump Afraid of Bad Bunny? (feat. Pablo Torre)
“UFC CEO and longtime Trump ally who provides political platform through fight events.”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 6, 2026
#4658 Zorn To Be Wild
“UFC executive interviewed by host at Las Vegas event where Bill Simmons was present”
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Feb 5, 2026
242. Cole Brecka: The Great World Race, 100-Mile Ultras & Why Hydrogen Water is the Ultimate Recovery Tool
“Called Gary Brecka after Great World Race; expressed interest in filming Cole's next endurance project”
Pivot · Jan 27, 2026
The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA
The Ryen Russillo Show · Jan 22, 2026
Conference Title Game Picks & Stidham Optimism w/ Chase Daniel & Ted Nguyen, Plus the UFC’s Dana White!
“UFC President discussing fighter matchups, sport evolution, Paramount+ media deal, and fighter management philosophy”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Jan 21, 2026
19.) Snow Storm Coming, Patreon Launch, + Repenting Before Death (1/21/26)
“UFC leader serving on Zufa Boxing board to organize boxing promotion”