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- The Diary Of A CEO1h 33m
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dustin Poirier: "I Deleted Social Media After The Incident
Dustin Poirier, Jolie, Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Steven
UFC fighter Dustin Poirier was arrested in Atlanta for public intoxication, an incident he attributes to a severe depressive episode triggered by his homeless, alcoholic father and his own history with head trauma. In response, Poirier has canceled all professional commitments, committed to permanent sobriety, and returned to therapy while acknowledging a 5% probability of returning to the octagon after proving six months of sobriety. Despite facing lost sponsors and social media deletion, the fighter expressed deep regret toward his family and reaffirmed his focus on philanthropy and finding a new life purpose following the "death" of his identity as a professional athlete.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 50m
Peter Crouch Opens Up About His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleep | E196
Former England striker Peter Crouch reflects on how childhood bullying and his father's strict mentorship forged the resilience required to navigate a career marked by public ridicule, alcohol struggles, and intense fan criticism. Beyond his playing days, the 7'2" forward details his successful transition into media through self-deprecating humor and podcasting while advocating for a culture of greater empathy toward the psychological toll modern footballers face. Crouch concludes by contrasting his enjoyment-driven approach with the relentless pressure of elite competition, highlighting his retirement decision and ongoing mission to humanize the player experience.
- Lex Fridman2h 55m
John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
John Clarke, Lex Fridman, Mike Tyson, Genghis Khan, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor
John Clark, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and owner of Broadway Jiu Jitsu, hosts the podcast *Please Allow Me* to explore unstructured travel, the philosophical underpinnings of combat sports, and the tension between public persona and private authenticity. The series features deep dives into historical figures like Genghis Khan, critiques of modern gentrification in South Boston, and nuanced analyses of legendary fighters such as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Anderson Silva. Clark uses these conversations to advocate for intellectual independence, urging listeners to reject tribalism and find meaning in solitude amidst a rapidly changing technological landscape.