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Bando hosts Bando's Breakdowns, a sports show with 86 episodes published.
On this edition of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando delivers a high-octane analysis of a week that has redefined the combat sports and collegiate landscapes. We lead with an exclusive interview with the #2 ranked bantamwei
On this edition of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando tackles a massive slate of combat sports, collegiate shifts, and postseason drama. The episode leads with the evolving landscape of college football as the CFP moves clos
On this episode of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando delivers a high-velocity look at a sports world in total transition. We lead off with the end of an era in the Windy City as Billy Donovan officially parts ways with the
On this edition of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando tackles a massive slate of sports headlines starting with the seismic shift in sports media as NFL insider Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic amid the fallout of th
The bracket is set, the Octagon is heating up, and the sports world is grappling with a massive integrity crisis. Join Zain Bando for Episode 84 of Bando’s Breakdowns as we dive into a weekend of high-stakes finishes and
Welcome back to another high-octane edition of Bando’s Breakdowns as Zain Bando dives straight into the madness of March with a comprehensive overview of the current college basketball landscape on Episode 83. The stakes
Zain Bando is back in the lab for Episode 82 with an inside look at the most electric stretch of the sports calendar. Fresh off a week at the United Center, Zain recaps his experience working as credentialed media for th
On this milestone 80th episode of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando tackles a massive week of sports drama starting with the shocking reports that Conor McGregor has officially turned down a high-stakes clash against the ri
On the latest installment of Bando's Breakdowns, host Zain Bando delivers a comprehensive deep dive into a packed week of combat sports and collegiate athletics, beginning with a detailed overview of the current landscap
Welcome to Episode 78 of Bando’s Breakdowns with your host Zain Bando, where we dive deep into the intersection of high-stakes competition and the evolving landscape of modern media. This week, Zain opens the show with a
In this action-packed Episode 77 of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando returns to the mic with a comprehensive overview of the busiest week in the sporting world, beginning with a deep dive into the fallout and festivities o
Welcome to Episode 76 of Bando's Breakdowns with Zain Bando, your premier destination for the intersection of gridiron grit and Octagon action. This week, we dive headfirst into the ultimate NFL showdown with a comprehen
In this episode, Zain dives headfirst into a massive week for both the gridiron and the Octagon, beginning with a comprehensive look at the newly released Big Ten Football schedule for every team in the conference. After
On this episode of Bando's Breakdowns, Zain Bando reacts to Indiana’s national title win over Miami and previews the AFC and NFC Championship Games following the Bears-Rams clash. The show covers Dana White’s future and
On Episode 73 of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando recaps his NFL Playoffs bracket from the Wildcard Weekend, Mike Tomlin out as Steelers head coach, Ariel Helwani's comments on Dana White being disinterested in the UFC, Ly
On Episode 72 of Bando’s Breakdowns, Zain Bando dives into a jam-packed January sports slate. We start with a full NFL Playoff bracket reveal and the high-stakes fallout from a chaotic Black Monday as front offices acros
As the curtain closes on 2025, Zain Bando steps back from the mic to look at the big picture. This isn't just a recap; it’s a masterclass in everything we’ve learned, laughed at, and broken down over the last 12 months.
In the final episode of 2025 for Bando's Breakdowns, Zain Bando closes out the year with a massive breakdown of sports’ biggest headlines. We lead off with the historic news of Fernando Mendoza capturing the Heisman Trop
On this episode of Bando's Breakdowns Zain Bando reacts to the College Football Playoff Top 12, previews the Army vs Navy game, recaps UFC 323, Francis Ngannou vs Dana White AND SO MUCH MORE!!! SPECIAL GUEST: Bo Bassett
On this episode of Bando's Breakdowns Zain Bando talks about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU, College Football Playoffs conference title previews, the UFC/Paramount+ deal AND SO MUCH MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast
Merab Dvalishvili
bantamweight contender · UFC
1 appearance on this show
Dianna Russini
former NFL Insider for ESPN and The Athletic · The Athletic
1 appearance on this show
Ronda Rousey
UFC and WWE champion, multi-ESPY award winner, Olympic judo medalist, Hollywood actress, and graphic novelist
1 appearance on this show
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