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The Life N Times Network

by Natheer

The Life N Times Network is an independent media network covering combat sports, music, anime, culture and the lives of the people shaping them. Founded and hosted by Natheer Brunson Jr., LNT brings together original commentary, interviews, debates and honest conversations across The Fight, Of Music & Men, LNT Anime and the flagship Life N Times Podcast. Year 6 is here. Six years of conversations, opinions, arguments, laughs, interviews, fight nights, music debates, anime talks and plenty of chaos along the way. Thank you to everyone who has tapped in, listened, watched, shared an episode, joined a conversation or supported Life N Times in any form. And thank you to everyone who has collaborated with the network over the years, including early and current collaborators Nima, Dre, Carlos and Aaron, who each played a part in helping build what LNT became. Year 6 is another chapter. More stories to tell, more conversations to have and

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  1. Of Music & Men #56

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Somebody gets stabbed near a massive culture event and the industry shrugs like it’s normal. We start there, because the Lucky situation around ComplexCon isn’t just “rap news” it’s a mirror for how unprepared the live music world can be when...

  2. LNT Anime #20

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! October is turning into a full-on cornucopia for anime and pop culture fans, and we’re treating it like a real watchlist, not background noise. We start with Cyberpunk Edgerunners season 2 and why it hits harder than a normal “new season”...

  3. LNT Anime 19

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Lanterns Episode 7 hit us like a gut punch in the best way. We’re talking legacy, trauma, and what hero stories look like when the writing actually slows down long enough to let the characters breathe. Hal Jordan’s history feels layered instead…

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  4. Of Music & Men #55

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! The jig is up” isn’t just a lyric to us, it’s a lens. We sit down as siblings and trace what happens when hip hop icons move like corporations, especially when the audience is also the culture being sold. Starting with Colin Kaepernick’s memoir...

  5. The Life N Times Podcast #86 Nolan Wells Did Not Drown

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! The Life N Times Podcast #86 Nolan Wells Did Not Drown On the heels of new information in the Nolan Wells case, we sit down and talk through what the independent autopsies have changed for us. From our point of view, the biggest thing is simple...

  6. The Fight LNT #114

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A fight card can be average on paper and still feel huge when the stories are already baked in. We get into how the UFC pipeline, especially Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter, turns prospects into characters and turns “just...

  7. The Fight LNT #113

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! They want combat sports fans to show up every weekend, but they also keep testing our patience. We kick off by talking UFC BJJ and the streaming mess that left viewers scrambling. If you’re already paying for Paramount Plus, getting pushed…

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  8. The Fight LNT #112

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! We break down UFC 331 with a focus on the moments that proved who’s built for the highest level and who still has holes to patch. From injury grit to sharp game plans, we call out what actually decided the biggest fights on the card. • Alonzo...

  9. LNT Anime 18

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Crunchyroll is starting to move like the final boss of anime streaming, and we can’t ignore what that means for fans who grew up in the wild west of bando sites, early drops, and fan subs. We talk honestly about anime becoming a full-on…

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  10. Life N Times Podcast #85 Nah We Cousins

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Two cousins, two different upbringings, and one real conversation about growing up. We talk turning 30, career vs. just working, discipline, masculinity, college memories, HBCU culture, money, and learning how to move through life with more...

  11. LNT Anime # 17

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Lanterns Episode 3 isn’t just “good for a comic show” it’s the kind of origin story that makes you rethink what Green Lantern can be on TV. We talk through why the writing feels so locked in, how Jon Stewart is being built from the ground up…

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  12. The Fight #111

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Ryan Garcia stopped Conor Benn in two rounds, and that speed is exactly why we slow the tape down and ask the uncomfortable questions: was this a true leap in Ryan’s development, or a matchup that exposed where Benn’s game still isn’t world…

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  13. The Fight #110

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! One night can redraw a whole division, and UFC Noche does it with equal parts pace, power, and bad luck. We’re Lane PA The Fight, and we’re breaking down the results with the details that actually matter: who controlled the rounds, where the...

  14. Life N Times Anime 16

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! GTA 6 has people acting like time skipped in real life, and we feel it. One minute GTA 5 is dropping while we’re in school, and the next minute we’re grown, tired, paying taxes, and still waiting on the most anticipated game of the decade. We...

  15. The Fight LNT #109

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A fight can end in one clean exchange, and UFC Paris proves it within minutes. We start with a nasty round-one knockout that sets the whole night on fire, including a celebration so bold it becomes part of the story. From there, we track how...

  16. The Fight LNT #108

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Katie Taylor doesn’t just retire, she closes the door like a champion who planned the exit. We’re in the UK for a card that feels like a celebration of boxing itself, and we talk through why Taylor’s “last dance” hits so hard: it’s one of the…

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  17. The Fight LNT #107

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A young heavyweight tried to sprint through a marathon and the ninth round told the truth. We open with Moses Itauma’s loss and unpack what it reveals about boxing development: endurance, pacing, and the ability to learn mid-fight. We also get...

  18. Of Music & Men 54

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A Future track touches down in country after country and suddenly hip-hop looks like the world’s most flexible language. We start with that global choreography wave and dig into why rap spreads so fast: people can remix the energy into their own...

  19. Of Music & Men # 53

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A rumor can travel faster than a verse, and once it does, it stops being “just rap.” We dig into the YG and Draco the Ruler situation as both a cultural flashpoint in Los Angeles hip-hop and a warning about what happens when street politics,...

  20. LNT Anime #15

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Adult life can feel like you got promoted into harder missions with no squad, so we start there: taxes, schedules, Outlook, and the brutal truth that co-op hangs now need appointments. From that very real vibe, we swing back into what keeps us...

  21. The Fight LNT # 106

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! UFC Fight Night China gave me plenty to talk about for Episode 106. The finishes came fast, the mistakes were obvious, and some fighters paid hard for habits that were already on tape. I break down Bilal Hassan’s knockout, Lou’s first round KO,...

  22. LNT Anime 14

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A sequel can be nostalgic and still feel stuck, and that’s where we start: why some big-name franchises refuse to let characters age, evolve, and deal with real consequences. From classic Disney comfort-watching to the hype around The…

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  23. The Fight #105 LNT

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! One night of boxing can teach the whole sport’s lesson: risk gets you glory, but only skill keeps it. We jump on right after The Fight Episode 105 to unpack Teofimo Lopez vs Rolly Romero and the undercard that set the tone. If you love boxing...

  24. The Fight #104 LNT

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Nobody wants to spend a Saturday night watching a “mid” card that plays it safe, and that’s exactly why this UFC Fight Night hit so hard. We walk through a night where the undercard energy carries straight into the main event, with finishes that...

  25. LNT Anime 13

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Tom Holland might be the best modern Peter Parker, but does that automatically make him the most relatable Spider-Man? We kick things off with birthday banter and travel talk, then jump straight into our Spider-Man: Brand New Day review, rating…

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  26. The Fight LNT #103

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Claressa Shields is doing something rare in modern sports: she’s dominating in the ring while also forcing a real conversation about how we treat greatness, confidence, and representation. We get straight to the point on why so much of the…

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  27. The Fight #102

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Philly showed up like it always does, and UFC 330 felt loud, gritty, and personal from the jump. We talk about the hometown energy, the “Rocky” feel in the building, and why the night worked so well when the fights stayed wild and decisive. If…

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  28. Of Music & Men # 52

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! We kick things off by asking why some people chase the most dangerous rooms for the loudest kind of attention, then we track how delivery can wreck any message, no matter how “real” it sounds. From there we bounce through streaming politics, rap...

  29. The Fight LNT #101

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! The belt was on the line, but the bigger story was what happens when different styles collide at full speed. We’re recapping a night of boxing that starts with a reminder of what championship craft looks like, detours into a fight that feels…

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  30. The Fight #100 LNT

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Episode 100 lands like a checkpoint and a promise: we’ve built this boxing podcast on real fight talk, week after week, and we’re not slowing down. We start by showing love to everyone who’s been tapping in, because consistency only matters if…

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  31. Of Music & Men #51

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A rap legend drops a hair routine and suddenly we’re supposed to call it growth, culture, and family values. We slow the whole thing down and ask what’s real, what’s packaged, and who the story is designed to persuade. That leads us straight…

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  32. LNT Anime #12

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Ghost in the Shell is back, and it instantly raises the bar for what a “reboot” should feel like. We talk about the new animation, the mature detective vibe, and why its AI driven future feels uncomfortably close to real life. If you’ve ever…

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  33. The Fight LNT #99

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A “clean win” can still leave a messy feeling, and that’s where we start. After a crazy weekend in boxing, we sit down and ask the uncomfortable questions: What did Tyson Fury’s latest performance actually prove, and how much of it was just the...

  34. The Fight #98 LNT

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A fight can end in one minute, but the mistake that caused it usually starts weeks earlier. We come in late-night and go straight to the UFC main card with a blunt theme: having “more talent” means nothing if you can’t execute when it counts.…

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  35. The Fight #97 LNT

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A young champion can look great when everything goes right, but the real test is what happens when the rounds get tight, the opponent won’t fold, and you have to change your plan. That’s why we dig into Abdullah Mason vs Albert Bell, a fight…

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  36. LNT Anime ep 11

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! The wild part about pop culture right now is how fast it moves and how expensive it’s getting at the same time. We kick things off with World Cup energy, why the games feel more competitive than ever, and how much pride comes with seeing…

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  37. The Fight LNT 96

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Boots drops a champion early, controls the range with a clean jab, then chooses to make it messy anyway. That tension is the heart of our breakdown of Jeron “Boots” Ennis vs Xander Zayas: elite talent on full display, plus the risky habits that...

  38. The Fight LNT 95

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A guillotine so tight it ends the fight on the spot. A technical shutout that proves there are still real levels in the UFC. And a main event where Rafael Faziv has no room left for mistakes and answers with a Round 2 knockout. We run through…

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  39. LNT Anime 10

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! They can’t stop arguing about a woman lead in games, so we decided to say the quiet part out loud: if the story is good, the protagonist’s gender is a non-issue. We jump right into the rumored new God of War direction with Faye at the center and...

  40. Of Music & Men 50

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! A rap story can be funny for about 30 seconds, then you notice what’s actually sitting underneath it. We start Episode 50 with the Sauce Walker and Drake Houston backstory, how early relationships form in hip hop, and how money changes the rules...

  41. The Fight #94 LNT

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! UFC Freedom 250 sounded like a gimmick… until the cage door closed. A UFC card at the White House. $250,000 finish bonuses. Nonstop stoppages. Real consequences. This episode, we break down the full card from top to bottom — the entertainment…

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  42. Of Music & Men 49

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! The weirdest part of modern hip hop isn’t the beef, it’s the way the rules change depending on who’s getting judged. We get into the Jay-Z and Drake tension that bubbled back up, why Jay can’t sell “I’m above it” while still moving like an MC…

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  43. LNT Anime 9

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Spider-Man Noir just dropped, and Episode 9 is all about the dark, gritty side of superhero storytelling 🕷️🕵🏾‍♂️ We break down the detective energy, sharp dialogue, Nicolas Cage’s performance, and whether the show hits harder in black and…

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  44. Life N Times Podcast epidsode 84

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Drake dropping three projects in one day sounds like a stunt until you really sit with what it demands: three different sonic worlds, three different listener moods, and the same level of quality pressure on every track. Ra and I start from that...

  45. Of Music & Men #48

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Three Drake drops. 43 songs. A real chance to flood the Billboard Hot 100. This episode starts with the impact of Iceman and what it does to the Jay-Z comparison, the “Big Three” debate, and the bigger question: is the best rapper always the...

  46. LNT Anime 8

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  47. The Fight #93 LNT

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Boxing in Egypt looked unreal. Pyramids, big fight energy, and a main event that gave us plenty to argue about. We break down the card, Frank Sanchez stopping Richard Torres, Jack Catterall’s win, Hamzah Shiraz at 168, and the real story of Usyk...

  48. Of Music & Men #47

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Drakes doesn’t just release music here, he stages a takeover. We talk through the Iceman Stream rollout, the chaos of a three-album drop, and why the “music videos in order” idea turns the project into something closer to a film than a playlist....

  49. Of Music & Men #46

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! This episode we talk hip hop maturity, Black identity being packaged for entertainment, celebrity accountability, Kanye’s apology tour, Jay-Z speaking on the system, Kendrick vs Drake as business, Gucci Mane vs Pooh Shiesty contracts, 360 deals,...

  50. LNT Anime Ep 7

    Thanks for tapping in to The Life N Times Network ! Xenoverse 3 is on the horizon, so we had to take it back to when Xenoverse 2 had everybody grinding custom characters, running co-op quests, and surviving raid chaos like it was a lifestyle. Carlos and I talk about why Xenoverse changed Dragon...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Life N Times Network is an independent media network covering combat sports, music, anime, culture and the lives of the people shaping them. Founded and hosted by Natheer Brunson Jr., LNT brings together original commentary, interviews, debates and honest conversations across The Fight, Of Music & Men, LNT Anime and the flagship Life N Times Podcast.

Year 6 is here. Six years of conversations, opinions, arguments, laughs, interviews, fight nights, music debates, anime talks and plenty of chaos along the way.

Thank you to everyone who has tapped in, listened, watched, shared an episode, joined a conversation or supported Life N Times in any form. And thank you to everyone who has collaborated with the network over the years, including early and current collaborators Nima, Dre, Carlos and Aaron, who each played a part in helping build what LNT became.

Year 6 is another chapter. More stories to tell, more conversations to have and

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