Man on The Mat with Hayden Arrington, Ep 192

Man on The Mat with Hayden Harrington, Ep 192 🎙️🥋

What happens when stand-up comedy collides with MMA? You get Man on the Mat — where Hayden interviews fighters… while getting physically tested himself.

In this episode we dive into:

🎤 Comedy and fighting share the same DNA — performance, pressure, and learning how to handle the crowd (or the cage).

📱 Social media isn’t optional anymore — it’s the stage that builds your reach and fuels real opportunity.

🔥 The grind is real — writing, bombing, crowd work, and doing the reps until your craft sharpens.

🧠 Comedians aren’t just entertainers — they reflect the culture and challenge social narratives.

This one is about growth. Discipline. Creativity. And building something different.

If you’re chasing a dream — on the mic or on the mat — this episode will hit.

#interview #sparring #boxing #mma #muaythai

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(00:00) Introduction and Personal Updates

(01:52) The Birth of 'Man on the Mat'

(05:11) Comedy Meets Combat Sports

(08:42) Experiences with MMA Fighters

(11:32) Future Plans and Expanding Reach

(14:30) Comedy Inspirations and Influences

(18:20) The Grind of Stand-Up Comedy

(20:24) The Reality of Martial Arts Training

(27:26) The Cost of Comedy and Combat Sports

(29:37) The Growth of Content Creation

(31:26) The Importance of Exposure in Comedy

(34:36) Using Comedy for Deeper Conversations

(36:19) The Journey of Martial Arts and Comedy

(40:22) Comedians as Social Commentators

(44:19) The Art of Crowd Work

(48:04) Building Connections in Comedy

(54:40) Excitement for Upcoming MMA Events

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You can find Hayden here:

Instagram

Man on the Mat

Personal YouTube

Man on the Mat YouTube

Hayden TikTok

Man on the Mat Tik Tok

You can find The Macro Perspective and its hosts here:

Instagram

Marcos

Seamus

TikTok

YouTube

Facebook

Apple Podcast

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The Macro Perspective is hosted by Marcos Rivera and Seamus Sullivan, and was born from a simple but powerful mission: to help people take ownership of their health and lives. As performance health coaches, they've spent their careers empowering clients to think critically, stay curious, and make informed choices—not just in fitness, but in all aspects of life. This podcast is an extension of that mission, bringing insightful conversations that challenge, educate, and inspire.