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Dana White

Mentioned in 43 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

UFC President and executive known for his influence across sports, business, and lifestyle sectors. Podcasts frequently mention him for his role in fighter development, adoption of health optimization platforms, political connections, and strategic investments (including cryptocurrency). He is also noted for mentoring entrepreneurs and facilitating high-profile connections within the MMA and entertainment worlds.

Episode Appearances

Up First from NPR

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

San Diego Mosque Shooting InvestigationHate Crime Legislation and EnforcementRepublican Primary Elections 2024
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

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

Netflix MMA Event StrategyUFC Labor Rights and Fighter CompensationRousey vs. Carano Fight Analysis
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · May 13, 2026

#2498 - Brendan Schaub

Discussed regarding fighter compensation philosophy and bonus structure decisions

UFC fighter compensation and revenue sharing modelsExtreme weight-cutting practices and athlete health risksSean Strickland vs Hamzat Chimaev fight analysis
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The Dan Bongino Show

The Dan Bongino Show · May 13, 2026

Fireworks On Capitol Hill (Ep. 2514)

Criticized media commentators without business experience offering opinions on industry operations

FBI Crime-Fighting Results and Law Enforcement StrategyCapitol Hill Congressional Testimony and Political TheaterViral Political Marketing and Social Media Campaign Strategy
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DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST

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

College-level MMA scholarships and NCAA integrationNetflix and MVP entry into combat sports promotionUFC White House event and mainstream political integration
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · May 6, 2026

JRE MMA Show #178 with Dan Hardy

Discussed regarding fighter recruitment, promotion decisions, and relationship with commentators

Referee Standards and Fighter SafetyWeight Cutting Health RisksMMA Commentary and Technical Analysis
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PBD Podcast

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

UFC Title Shot Negotiations and Dana White RelationsSocial Media Content Creation Strategy for AthletesFighter Sponsorship Revenue Models
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Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter

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

White House Correspondents' Dinner security vulnerabilitiesPresidential assassination attempts and Secret Service protocolsViral moral dilemma: red button vs blue button game theory
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Morning Brew Daily

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

OpenAI For-Profit Conversion Legal ChallengeAI Industry Competitive DynamicsCharitable Trust Breach Claims in Tech
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The Dan Bongino Show

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

Iran Nuclear Threat and Deterrence StrategyTrump Administration Foreign Policy ResultsRepublican Coalition Polling and Data Analysis
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Bannon`s War Room

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

Virginia Congressional Redistricting and GerrymanderingGrassroots Political Organizing and Volunteer MobilizationIRS Tax Enforcement and Budget Restructuring
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The Pat McAfee Show

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

Masters Golf Tournament Coverage and ProductionNBA Playoff Play-In Games and Charlotte Hornets StorylineNHL Playoff Penguins vs Flyers Rivalry
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Club Shay Shay

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

UFC Light Heavyweight Championship - Carlos Ulberg vs Jiri ProchazkaFighter Conditioning and Fatigue Impact on PerformanceCombat Sports Striking Volume and Knockout Probability
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Nightcap

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

UFC Light Heavyweight ChampionshipFirst-Round Knockouts and Fight FinishingFighter Personality and Entertainment Value
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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Apr 10, 2026

Episode 509: Real Heat

Discussed regarding Power Slap leadership and talent recruitment strategy

WrestleMania 40 card analysis and match quality expectationsESPN partnership and first-hour free broadcast strategyPat McAfee's heel work and fan reception
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FULL SEND PODCAST

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

UFC Title Shot Allocation and Fighter CompensationSocial Media Strategy for Combat AthletesPrivate Training Facility Models vs. Traditional Gyms
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The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling

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

Military strategy and tactics (Patton, Sherman, Grant, Marshall, Zhukov)Civil War history and logisticsWorld War II command structure and generals
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

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

Boxing promotion and fighter compensation modelsPsychedelic medicine and neurogenesis researchContent creator to legitimate athlete transition
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AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical

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

Claude Code source code leak and security implicationsAnthropic Mythos frontier model capabilities and pricingAlways-on autonomous AI agents (Kairos mode)
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Pablo Torre Finds Out

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

Department of Homeland Security leadership and qualificationsKristi Noem resignation and misconduct allegationsCorey Lewandowski role in Trump administration
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Nightcap

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

UFC Fight Strategy and Grappling DominanceBMF Title Match Expectations vs. RealityFan Engagement in Combat Sports Entertainment
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Good Guys

Good Guys · Mar 2, 2026

Celebrities Are Using THESE Health Hacks?!

UFC executive who brought Gary Brock into organization for health optimization

GLP-1 peptides (semaglutide, tirzepatide, ZepBound) for weight lossPeptide sourcing and regulatory compliance in compounding pharmaciesCognitive enhancement compounds (methylene blue, NAD, creatine)
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Bussin' With The Boys

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

Super Bowl Week Networking and Celebrity EncountersInternational Travel Experiences (Amsterdam, Berlin, San Diego)Podcast Production Logistics and Equipment Management
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Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health)

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

Business Scaling Frameworks and Operating SystemsEntrepreneurial Mindset and Belief SystemsLeadership Transition Models (Me/We/Us Leadership)
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The Fighter & The Kid

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

Jeffrey Epstein Case and Cover-up AllegationsChild Sex Trafficking NetworksFBI Accountability and Institutional Failure
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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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

100-Mile Ultramarathon Training and ExecutionMental Resilience and Pain Management in Endurance SportsRecovery Protocols and Biohacking Modalities
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Pod Save America

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.

Sports gambling legalization and expansionEvent contracts and prediction marketsTrump's relationships with sports leagues
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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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

NFL Officiating Positions and ResponsibilitiesSuper Bowl LI Preparation and Seahawks FandomLegion of Boom Origin Story and Sports Nicknames
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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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

Great World Race (7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days)100-mile ultramarathon training and executionHydrogen water supplementation and recovery
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Pivot

Pivot · Jan 27, 2026

The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA

ICE raids and civilian casualtiesCorporate political silenceTrump health concerns
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The Ryen Russillo Show

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

NFL Conference Championship Game AnalysisQuarterback Backup Situations and Game ReadinessSean Payton Offensive System Design
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The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show

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

Winter Storm Preparedness and Media SensationalismPatreon Launch Strategy and Podcast MonetizationTrump Administration Deportation Policy and Human Rights
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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jan 16, 2026

990. Andy & DJ CTI: Illegal Alien Attacks Federal Agent In Minneapolis, China And Russia's Threat To Greenland & Hillary Clinton In Contempt

UFC leader featured in office prank story demonstrating leadership and workplace culture

Immigration Enforcement OperationsFederal Agent Attacks and Civil UnrestArctic Geopolitics and Greenland Strategy
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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Jan 12, 2026

988. Q&AF: Getting Your Spark Back, Efficiency In Business & Dealing With Immature Coworkers

Entrepreneurial stress managementPurpose redefinition and personal growthAI impact on employment
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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Jan 9, 2026

232. Gary Brecka Live at the Biohacking 360 Conference 2025 in Romania

UFC CEO with brittle hypertension; case study of reversal through MTHFR gene mutation identification and TMG supplementation without medication

Nutrient Deficiency as Root Cause of DiseaseMTHFR Gene Mutations and Methylation PathwaysHomocysteine Metabolism and Hypertension
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Thinking Crypto News & Interviews

Thinking Crypto News & Interviews · Jan 8, 2026

Crypto Regulation News! Market Structure Bill & Banks vs Stablecoin Yield! with Cody Carbone

UFC president who purchased over $1 million in VET tokens and partnered with VeChain

Market Structure Legislation - Senate Banking Committee and Agriculture Committee billsCrypto Regulation - SEC vs CFTC jurisdictional frameworkStablecoin Yield Products - Banking industry opposition and consumer choice
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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Dec 30, 2025

231. TJ Dillashaw: On Biohacking, Longevity, Injury Recovery and Life After UFC

UFC President and entrepreneur; producing documentary on TJ's post-fighting business journey; maintains close relationship with TJ post-retirement

Stem Cell Therapy for Athletic Injury RecoveryZone Two Training and Metabolic Threshold OptimizationVO2 Max Testing and Energy System Periodization
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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Dec 22, 2025

980. Q&AF: Maintaining Discipline, Gratitude Vs. Drive & Feeling Behind

Referenced as example of effective operator who evaluates ideas unemotionally regardless of source

Discipline as a perishable skill requiring daily practiceGratitude and acknowledgment of progress in high-performance culturesAwareness and self-honesty in personal development
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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Dec 15, 2025

977. Q&AF: Handling Doubt After Failure, Fighting Complacency & Accepting Praise

Referenced as example of successful entrepreneur who overcame significant financial setbacks

Handling Doubt After Business FailureOvercoming Complacency and Maintaining MomentumAccepting Praise Without Ego Attachment
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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Dec 12, 2025

226. Gary Brecka Live at the Zenos Health Summit 2025 in Saudi Arabia: Nutrient Deficiencies and Genetic Methylation

UFC executive who was treated for brittle hypertension using methylation pathway supplementation; case study of homocysteine-driven hypertension reversal

Methylation Pathway and One-Carbon MetabolismNutrient Deficiency vs. Genetic Disease InheritanceHomocysteine Metabolism and Hypertension
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · Dec 9, 2025

JRE MMA Show #171 with Brendan Allen

UFC leadership mentioned regarding fighter matchmaking and title opportunities

Weight-cutting and hydration manipulation in combat sportsMental health and sports psychology for fightersCoaching methodology and fighter development
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Oct 30, 2025

#621 - Andrew Santino

UFC president credited with fearless leadership growing sport during pandemic

Comedy Special Production ChallengesMedia Manipulation and Negative NarrativesAI-Generated Content and Deepfakes
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Sep 5, 2025

#608 - Jim Norton

Called Jim Norton to start UFC Unfiltered podcast; discussed as supporter of combat sports

Transgender relationships and sexualityComedy material development and audience connectionSex and porn addiction recovery
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