VERBAL TAP (Episode 22) with Adam Cella

NOTE: For whatever reason the Skype/Podcast Editing Gods were against us this week, so be sure to listen to this Podcast on your headphones.  And be forewarned the transitions may be a little loud. 

Kevin's Description: Raf and Kevin celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Professional Fighter Adam Cella from The Ultimate Fighter Season 17! They also talk a little Jon Jones, UFC 159 Payouts, Tito Ortiz vs. Jon Jones, Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones, and finally end with your questions from twitter! Visit VerbalTapCast.com right now and get daily MMA coverage!

Raf’s Recollection : The first thing that strikes you about Adam Cella (aside from those dashing baby blues) is the fact that the man tells a mean story.

There's an inherent politeness to the timber of his voice that makes the punchlines to his stories both hilarious and friendly at the same time.

That's a rare gift.  So that even when he's having a little bit of fun at the expense of his close friends from the show, it's never mean spirited.  It's similar to that of a little brother playfully ribbing their older brothers—and really makes it easy to see why he was so popular within the house.

On the latest podcast, we get Cella to open up about some of the lighter moments in The Ultimate Fighter—including a few choice gems about roommates, cut scenes from the house, and maybe even an impression of a certain fellow cast member who may or may not have celebrated their 30th birthday this weekend (we apologize in advance Mr. The Menace; Happy Birthday!).

Among some of the other topics we touch upon with Mr. Cella in this interview: which current UFC fighter is afraid of spiders, what the future holds in store for the TUF vet, and what does Cella have to say to all of those who thought Jon Jones let him tap him out with this guillotine.

We hope you'll join us for some fun on the podcast and then drop us a note in our comment section.  And after that shoot our friend Mr. Cella a nice note over on his Twitter at (@AdamCellaMMA) to let him know what you thought!

You can download an MP3 of this episode right here.

VERBAL TAP (Episode 20) with Joe "The Nose" Wilk

Raf and Kevin celebrate their 20th episode by brining on Joe "the Nose" Wilk to talk about the midwest and VFC Fight Night in Wichita, KS. Bellator, UFC on Fox from last saturday, and UFC 159 predictions this podcast has it all! Give a listen to the number one comedy podcast in the DC/LA combined region!

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Joe The Nose Wilk

Raf's Recollection: A great deal of our podcast is dedicated to finding out the back story behind each of the fighters we interview.  What makes them tick?  How'd they get started?  Why do they continue to want get punched in the face?

This go-round, we had the pleasure of finding out a little more about the humble beginnings of our very own Kevin Phillips' journey as a jiu-jitsu practitioner.  And who better to clue us into that insight than the man who helped Kevin learn to love jiu-jitsu, Joe "The Nose" Wilk (@JoeNoseMMA). 

In addition to waxing poetic about all things Kansas with Kevin, Joe was able to talk to us about this awesome documentary filmed about his gym Combative Sports Center.  If you've got some free time, I'd highly recommend giving a view.  Those who train will easily be able to identify with the camaraderie found in this gym and will also gain some insight into the true appeal of this fantastic training facility (hint: it might have something to do with the caliber of the folks who train there).

As our interview attests, Wilk talks a good game as an entertainer before his fights, but in the gym there is an even greater amount of respect for martial arts instilled into all of their practitioners.  One can certainly argue, Joe "Nose" training.

(I apologize for nothing with the use of that pun)

You can also download an MP3 of this episode here.

VERBAL TAP (Episode 4): TUF Smashes Finale Preview

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Kevin's Description: Tune in while Raf and Kevin circle around the fights coming up this weekend and hear opinions about some of the fighters weigh in clothing choices. Raf lays a gauntlet of truth down for Benson Henderson, and Kevin and Raf once again challenge the Diaz brothers to a tag team fight. Please listen to this, like now!

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VERBAL TAP (Episode 3) UFC on FOX 5 Review

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Raf and Kevin digest each of the fights, talk about commercials, saunas, and so much more on their way to an interview with Nate Diaz. Diaz challenges Kevin to a fight, Kevin challenges Raf to an advertising campaign, and hilarity ensues along the way to some fun fight news. Listen up!

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VERBAL TAP (Episode 2) UFC on FOX 5 Preview

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This week on their way to previewing the Henderson/Diaz Fight, Raf and Kevin break down the list of fighters ranked by earnings in the UFC, talk about some fun fight questions, and finally guess the fight card winners and losers based on nickname! Listen up, its our best podcast yet.

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VERBAL TAP (Episode 1) on UFC 154

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A full breakdown of the main event between GSP and Carlos Condit at UFC 154 this podcast has jokes, actual commentary, and a possibly real interview with UFC 154 Champion, GSP, himself. Check it out, you'll enjoy the old take on fresh topics. Raf and Kevin are both Monday morning cage fighters that love to dissect the crazy, intense, wonderful world of UFC events.

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