EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 21 MIN
MMA Media’s Infinite Loop
from FUNK !T | Mindful Media & Communication · host Sascha Funk
Why does it feel like every MMA podcast is stuck on repeat? From endless Jon Jones speculation to algorithm-chasing thumbnails, today’s MMA media landscape is more echo chamber than octagon. In this episode, Sascha dissects how content creators are prioritizing speed over substance, clicks over commentary — and losing fans in the process. Featuring Gerbner’s cultivation theory, Baudrillard’s hyperreality, and McLuhan’s medium/message, this is your 20-minute takedown of the sport’s storytelling crisis.
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Why does it feel like every MMA podcast is stuck on repeat? From endless Jon Jones speculation to algorithm-chasing thumbnails, today’s MMA media landscape is more echo chamber than octagon. In this episode, Sascha dissects how content creators are prioritizing speed over substance, clicks over commentary — and losing fans in the process. Featuring Gerbner’s cultivation theory, Baudrillard’s hyperreality, and McLuhan’s medium/message, this is your 20-minute takedown of the sport’s storytelling crisis.
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