“Get my number from Dana,” UFC 296 VIP seats helps NFL players get Donald Trump podcast episode

The intersection of sports, politics, and media came to a head at UFC 296. The seats for VIPs were used as a platform for an unexpected conversation between Donald Trump and NFL stars and hosts of the podcast Bussin’ With The Boys, Taylor Lewan, and Will Compton. The incident occurred at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, during a UFC event that featured the highly anticipated battle between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington.

The Bussin’ With The Boys podcast presenters, Lewan and Compton, found themselves in the spotlight. This was after Trump, known for his reality television experience and outspoken nature, complimented their show. Trump is seen applauding the duo in a video uploaded on X, telling Lewan, that their “podcast is great.” To this, he replied that they must have him on the podcast sometime. This is what Trump said in response:

We will get on. Get my number from Dana [White]

Donald Trump at UFC 296

Lewan’s instant reaction to Trump’s comments demonstrated his surprise and gratitude. Whether Trump’s praise was sincere or a planned political maneuver, it generated a buzz around the podcast. The fights at UFC 296 were amazing and so was this appreciation.

This interaction adds a fascinating layer to the collision of sports and politics. The unexpected endorsement from Trump, who was enjoying the UFC event acknowledged Bussin’ With The Boys’ popularity. It also hinted at the podcast’s appeal across varied audiences, including significant political people.

Fight fans react to Donald Trump’s endorsement of Bussin’ With The Boys

Bussin’ With The Boys got an unexpected Trump endorsement, combined with an offer for a prospective podcast appearance. This rapidly went viral, provoking conversations, arguments, and a rush of fan comments.

Hearing a past president mention a sports podcast like Bussin’ With The Boys produced a range of emotions, from skepticism to joy. Some fans were ecstatic, seeing Trump’s recognition as a huge step forward for Bussin’ With The Boys.

A certain number of the fans, on the other hand, expressed skepticism at the political figure being in a sports podcast. Here are some reactions from fight fans:

The reactions of fight fans, whether genuine joy or humorous skepticism, highlighted the influence of unanticipated crossovers between sports and politics. These reactions continued to influence the evolving narrative as the Bussin’ With The Boys hosts handled the aftermath of this viral event.

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