The StephenHaze Podcast

Episodes

1. 51

   Ep. 51 WFC 101 recap W/ Zack “Flash” Mathiew (my mma debut)

   So we did it everyone. We went from being a 60+hour a week employee doing something I hated and was depressed. To becoming a member of a martial arts team and winning my MMA debut. I can’t begin to explain how crazy it feels. Here’s a podcast trying to explain how it went. Thank you all so much…

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   Mar 23, 2019

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   Ep. 50 TICKET GIVEAWAY!!!

   We had a super crazy cool thing happen where a supporter of the podcast donated money in order for me to be able to give away tickets to my upcoming MMA debut on March 21st. I never expected anything like this to happen so tune into the podcast to find out how to win your tickets to WFC 101!

   Mar 5, 2019

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3. 49

   Ep. 49 Your Dreams Can Come True

   On today’s episode I talk about using social media as a tool. I also talk about how your dreams do not have to stay dreams. The thing about actually dreaming when you’re asleep, is that those dreams aren’t real. A dream, as in a goal you wish to accomplish, can be real. Even if you feel like it’s...

   Feb 11, 2019

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4. 50

   FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT! Ft: FlashMMA!

   FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT, my most hype episode EVER, enough said! Featuring my coach Zack Flash Mathiew.

   Jan 26, 2019

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5. 48

   Ep. 48 Becoming a martial artist

   On today’s episode I talk about what it was like to shave my chest for the first time, how I am in the best shape of my life, that I truly feel as though I am becoming a martial artist, but it is not easy. I am still having to overcome huge obstacles in life to continue chasing my dream of…

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   Jan 23, 2019

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6. 47

   Ep. 47 Undefeated MMA Fighter Gabe Clark

   On today’s episode of the podcast we have guest Gabe Clark. Gabe is a good friend of mine, one of my main training partners and just an awesome person. He has helped me in a major way on this martial arts journey. He is also chasing his dream of being the best MMA fighter on the planet. Here are...

   Jan 15, 2019

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7. 46

   Ep. 46 Follow YOUR passion don’t let passionless people control your destiny.

   Today’s episode is probably my best solo episode yet. I talk about how the move is going, my goals, but most importantly I talk about how people who did not figure out what their passion is try to discourage you or belittle your purpose in life. Please give it a listen and let me know what you...

   Jan 7, 2019

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8. 46

   Bonus Ep. Pre and Post UFC 232

   I had an idea to record a segment just before going to watch the fight and just after the fights. I thought it would be fun to see how confident I was in my prediction before the fights played out and how cocky I became if I was right or wrong. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy the…

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   Dec 30, 2018

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9. 45

   Ep. 45 Post Xmas update!

   Today’s episode I talk about how well the holidays and training are going. I talk about how we are building a podcast studio at Universal Martial Arts on Ridge Rd. in Lafayette LA, and even more big news coming soon. So thank you so much for listening, stay tuned I promise you won’t regret it!

   Dec 27, 2018

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10. 44

    Ep. 44 5th Ranked LA 155lb Fighter Mitch Daigue

    Today’s episode is definitely one of the best episodes of the StephenHaze Podcast simply because my guest has traveled all over the world, trained martial arts, and is the 5th ranked amateur MMA fighter out of Louisiana. He is an incredibly interesting person and I enjoyed talking to him…

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    Dec 21, 2018

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11. 43

    Ep. 43 Dreams Reinvigorated. (Let’s FIGHT!)

    On today’s episode I realize I have been rationalizing my dream. Saying that “I just want a job in martial arts”. Well, having worked cage side at Gulf Coast Mixed Martial Arts this weekend reminded me exactly what started this whole podcast movement in the first place. I want to fight PERIOD. I...

    Dec 17, 2018

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12. 42

    Ep. 42 Zack “Flash” Mathiew

    On today’s episode I have professional MMA fighter Zack “Flash” Mathiew. Zack has been instrumental in my transition into martial arts. He’s been a mentor to me and now my trainer. You can find him on social media @FlashMMA_ Instagram, Zack Mathiew on Facebook. This podcast is so much fun. He…

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    Dec 14, 2018

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13. 41

    Ep. 41 7 Days Deep!

    Just a quick run down of our first week in Lafayette. The move, the good, the bad. We don’t sugar coat things here on The StephenHaze Podcast. Guest episode coming soon. Stay tuned. I love you guys. Instagram StephenHaze, Facebook Stephen Hayes, [email protected]

    Dec 11, 2018

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14. 40

    Ep. 40 The Eagle has Landed

    On today’s episode I give an in depth update on how the move went/is going. What my new opportunities are and how my dreams are coming true. I can’t believe I’ve gotten to this point. If you’re reading this episode description I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly…

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    Dec 5, 2018

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15. 39

    Ep. 39 New Opportunities on the Horizon!

    On today’s episode I just can’t wait to talk about some new potential opportunities that have come up in the martial arts realm! I literally have a potential dream coming true! Once again overwhelmed with joy. The podcast is back up in full swing. Hit me up on social media StephenHaze on insta,...

    Nov 27, 2018

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16. 38

    Ep. 38 Happy Thanksgiving

    In today’s episode I give an update on my wife and her test results. I speak about what’s been going on the past month and how close we are to the big move. I also end the podcast by talking about the things I am thankful for. I love you all and I’ll see y’all soon.

    Nov 21, 2018

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17. 37

    Ep. 37 Waiting on the results.

    In today’s episode I discuss why I went on hiatus from the podcast for a couple of weeks. My wife is going through a scare with the big C and we get the results tomorrow. Stay positive and don’t quit. Easier said than done. I love you guys. Thanks for listening

    Nov 15, 2018

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18. 36

    Ep. 36 Sorry, I forgot to hit send

    I apologize if this is a bit of a cliffhanger episode, but I didn’t want to just stop uploading all together while I handle business to get back to the podcast. I love you all and I’ll be back real soon :).

    Nov 4, 2018

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19. 35

    Ep. 35 Just Waitin’

    Today’s episode I talk about how I’m just waiting on some finances to line up so I can make the big leap we’ve been talking about now for so long. I’m starting to feel better so we can get this podcast back on track and my ass back in shape!

    Oct 29, 2018

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20. 34

    Ep. 34 Mental health

    Mental health is a struggle for so many. I’d be willing to bet more people struggle with it than people who don’t. I’ve been fraught with anxiety, pessimism, overall negativity and I’m scratching and clawing to pick myself up and get back on track. Thank you all for listening. We will come back...

    Oct 29, 2018

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21. 33

    Ep. 33Where the hell you been dude?!?

    Today’s episode I explain where I’ve been and why I missed an entire week of podcasts! I’m sorry everyone. I will bounce back and keep grinding.

    Oct 26, 2018

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22. 32

    Ep. 32 I will NOT back down! Pt.1

    Today’s episode stems from a debate I got into on social media. Today I speak about not taking orders “because I said so” and not accepting a life of doing tasks that make you unhappy. I speak about a debate with family on social media and just overall fighting to live your best life. Not giving…

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    Oct 19, 2018

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23. 31

    Ep. 31 Why so much untapped potential?

    In today’s scatterbrained ramblings I question why so many of us know what we are capable of yet don’t fulfill that potential. I wrap it up with words of thanks and gratitude. Thank you all and as always I’ll see you tomorrow.

    Oct 18, 2018

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24. 31

    Episode 31 I’m GRINDING

    Today’s episode is a fun one! Today marks one month of the podcast. I’m so happy to be sharing my journey with you all. Today I speak about conformity, wearing uniforms in school, being told to do things “just because” and how I’ve always dealt with those things. I also talk about my recent trip…

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    Oct 17, 2018

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    Ep. 29 Gon’ to work

    In the spirit of switching it up on The StephenHaze Podcast, today I recorded a podcast on my way too work instead of from it. Due to a possible brain injury and exhaustion I was unable to record a podcast yesterday evening. However I will not relent! There will be a podcast when you wake up in…

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    Oct 16, 2018

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    Ep. 28 Everything is Lining Up!

    On today’s episode I talk about my amazing weekend in Lafayette and how everything is working out for me. I’m finally starting to feel happy and this move is becoming a reality. I can taste my dreams coming true. I’m super happy to share this episode with everyone. I love you all and as always…

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    Oct 15, 2018

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    Ep. 27 The legend Tater tot (explicit)

    On today’s episode I do a quick podcast with one of my absolute best friends. We were having a fun time drinking a couple of beers and decided to release a quick episode for the fun of it. Please enjoy, and as always I’ll see you tomorrow

    Oct 14, 2018

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    Ep. 26 I-10 Hauler

    My wife and I bang out a quick pod on the road to the Hometown of Lafayette, LA.

    Oct 13, 2018

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29. 25

    Ep. 25 My Inner Bitch was Strong Today

    On today’s episode I talk about how I had a hard time hitting that record button. I talk about how excuses are powerful and if left unchecked you can rationalize you’re entire life away. I give a little update on the move and talk a little bit more about what motivates me. Thank you all so very...

    Oct 12, 2018

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    Ep. 24 What Motivates Me

    On today’s episode I talk about all of the different things that motivate me. I also close my eyes and speak aloud while I visualize my first ever MMA walkout. I had a blast recording today’s episode! Let me know what you think. As always I’ll see you tomorrow!

    Oct 11, 2018

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31. 23

    Ep.23 Just a Quickie

    Here’s a quick episode about the madness in my noggin!

    Oct 10, 2018

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32. 22

    Ep. 22 Positively Stressed

    Today’s episode is our first two parter! Not by purposeful design. I recorded an episode on the apartment on the studio condenser mic, but wasn’t happy with the content of the podcast. I felt my energy was low and negative. I did not want to release that on its own. So I went down to the podcast...

    Oct 9, 2018

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33. 21

    Ep. 21 Spousal Sunday

    Today's episode is another edition of y what we have finally deemed Spousal Sunday! We get into it as we always do. We speak about a little tiff we got into earlier in the weel, about our weekend, the fights, how all three of us went to the doctor and so much more! Thank you for listening and as...

    Oct 7, 2018

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34. 20

    Bonus Ep. My thoughts immediately after UFC 229

    On this special edition of the podcast I record my thoughts on the drive home from BWW immediately after the craziest UFC of all time.

    Oct 7, 2018

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35. 20

    Ep. 20 Entrepreneur/Inventor Jason VanZant

    On today’s episode we have on an extremely special guest Jason VanZant. This man does it all, he has multiple business, multiple patents, designs video games, writes books. That’s the reason I wanted to have him on, because he is an inspiration to me, and extremely interesting person. I really...

    Oct 7, 2018

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36. 19

    Ep. 19 On the road again

    Just a quick update on what’s going on while I drive to New Orleans to watch the fights! Sorry about the late upload!

    Oct 6, 2018

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37. 18

    Ep. 18 The Big Sister edition! Cali Manning

    On today’s episode we have a special guest! My big sis Cali! We talk everything Hayes, we talk about our kids, family, and how she’s simply the glue that holds this family together. I also do a little preroll on what’s going on and why the podcast was a late upload! Thank you so much! Let’s get…

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    Oct 5, 2018

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    Ep. 17 So you had a good day!

    Today was a good day! I got to work a half day today which is rare for me. Thank you all for helping me get to 500 in 2 weeks. I answer a question from Facebook and talk about my big mma plans for this weekend! As always, I’ll see you tomorrow!

    Oct 4, 2018

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39. 16

    Ep. 16 How the podcast changed my life

    This episode is pretty much in the title. I talk about life and how the first two weeks of the podcast has been and how it’s changed my life. I’m truly humbled and grateful for every single person that’s downloaded these past 15 episodes. Thank you so much. I’ll see you tomorrow

    Oct 3, 2018

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40. 15

    Ep. 15 It’s gonna be alright Granny

    Today’s podcast is an update of how the podcast is going, how I’m still hating Monday’s right now, and how we all need to stop hating out Mon-Fri. Some mistakes I made a work. The title of this podcast is inspired by a slight explosion by myself at the end of the podcast. Thank you and as always...

    Oct 2, 2018

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    Ep. 14 Weekly Wifey update

    Today’s episode is another banger! With my amazing wife Laurel Claire Hayes, super excited about this episode, we talk about how we first met and how crazy it is where we are now! I even put some hilarious outtakes at the end of the podcast so if you want a chuckle stay tuned right at the end or...

    Sep 30, 2018

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42. 13

    Ep. 13 First live

    Today I do my first ever episode from my podcast set up in my apt. I did an hour on Facebook live and lost the audio. As is tradition we powered and recorded a quick episode on the whole journey. If you'd like to watch the entire facebook live please go to my facebook at Stephen Hayes and watch…

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    Sep 30, 2018

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43. 12

    Ep. 12 I’m tired (Rant podcast)

    Today I rant about how tired I am of the current state of things in my world. I answer my first fan question and talk about how the podcast need YOUR help. We’ve gotten a little stagnant the past couple of days so I need your help to keep growing the pod. Any likes, shares, comments, questions,...

    Sep 29, 2018

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44. 11

    Ep. 11 Fatherhood

    In my most FIRE podcast yet. My best rants yet. I am most proud of this. I describe what it was like having a baby. How the birth went. The emotions that I felt in the delivery room with my wife. The ups and downs of parenting. And end it with a FIRE rant about happiness and fatherhood. Please…

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    Sep 28, 2018

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    Ep. 10 Childhood (life story)

    In the most emotional and over sharing episode yet! I dig into what it was like growing up with two disabled parents but also being spoiled rotten at the same time. I go from 4 years old from the day my son was born! If you make it through this podcast then you know more about me than almost...

    Sep 27, 2018

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    Ep. 8 MMA Fighter Bailey Ray-Jackson

    On today’s episode of the podcast I have on local mma fighter Bailey Ray-Jackson! We talk about everything from how she wanted to be Brittany Spears to now being the MMA fighter that she is today and everything in between! We discuss her journey as a young mma fighter. Follow her on all social...

    Sep 25, 2018

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47. 7

    Ep. 7 Through my Wife’s Eyes

    In today’s episode we have our first EVER guest on the Podcast! My brilliant wife Laurel Claire Hayes! You get to hear about everything, from my dog and cat fighting, to the cat jumping up on the table. While our son takes a nap we discuss her plans for the big move, how she views the whole idea…

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    Sep 23, 2018

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    Ep. 6 First baby steps of the move.

    Today I keep it short and sweet. It has been a slow day in the Hayes household. I ask my listeners for collaboration and shares. I speak about the first steps we have taken on this very day to begin the big move! I’m excited and as always thank you for all of the support.

    Sep 23, 2018

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    Ep.5 So you had a bad day

    In today’s episode I talk about how I had a bit of a bad day. Feeling a little down and out and how that feeling is the true motivation to make a major change in my life.

    Sep 21, 2018

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    Ep. 4 UFC 229 breakdown & Blown away by all the support

    In this episode I talk about the UFC 229 presser and breakdown the McGregor/Nurmagomedov Fight. I also speak about the reception of my decision to chase my dream and the overwhelming support I’ve received.

    Sep 20, 2018

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