Send us Fan Mail History is being made in the 801. On this special episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, we're joined by the artists who are helping shape the future of Utah hip-hop as we preview 801 Fest, taking place Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Venue801 in Kearns, Utah. This isn't just another concert—it's a movement. For the first time, some of the strongest voices from Utah's underground hip-hop scene are coming together on one stage for one unforgettable night. We sit down with the ar...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 433 of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka sits down with Alex EZ Comedy — a creative force out of Ogden, Utah known for his viral comedy skits, music, and as the host of the Primo Talks Podcast. But this episode goes much deeper than content. Alex opens up about his powerful and emotional life story — being adopted at the age of 3, coming from Mexico, moving to Utah, and experiencing deportation at a young age. He shares how those life-changing moments shape...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 432 of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka welcomes back Zack Partridge for an in-depth conversation covering everything happening in Utah combat sports. Zack gives an update on his upcoming professional boxing debut, discusses the possibility of stepping into a new arena of combat sports, and shares what excites him most about this next chapter in his career. We also tackle one of the hottest topics in the fight community: Why aren't Utah BKFC fighters receiv...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 431 of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka is joined by two rising combat sports athletes — Marco Sanchez and Chris Ventura, representing Rise Boxing, Classic Fight Team, and Agema Jiu Jitsu. Marco breaks down his upcoming headlining fight at Fierce Fighting Championship 48, what it means to be in the main event spotlight, and the preparation it takes to perform at the highest level. Chris Ventura also talks about his journey, when fans can expect him back in...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 430 of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka welcomes back Zack Partridge — MMA fighter, matchmaker, and one of the driving forces behind Fierce Fighting Championship — to break down the first 90 days of Fierce FC’s 2026 season. Zack gives an inside look at how the year has started, including his thoughts on the current amateur and professional roster, rising fighters to watch, and how the title picture is shaping up across multiple divisions. We also get into: ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka sits down with Utah Pro Heavyweight MMA fighter Kent Mafileo for a real and honest conversation about the next chapter of his career. Kent opens up about his one-year suspension, what he learned during that time away from competition, and the mindset he’s bringing back into the fight game. We also dive into his thoughts on the current state of the heavyweight division, what he believes it takes to become one of the t...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 428 of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka sits down with Pro MMA Fighter Mauro Gutierrez as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career — a Title Fight at Fierce Fighting Championship’s 10-Year Anniversary Show on March 7th, 2026, at the historic Salt Lake Masonic Temple. A California native who made the move to Utah, Mauro has quickly built a name for himself fighting out of Cache Valley MMA. In this episode, we dive deep into his journey — from...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 427 of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka sits down with special guest Josiah Simpson — a husband, father of three, United States Marine Corps veteran, and professional Middleweight MMA fighter with his eyes locked on one goal: making it to the UFC. Josiah opens up about what it’s really like balancing the grind of being a family man while chasing greatness in combat sports. We talk about the mindset it takes to keep pushing, the discipline he gained through...

Send us Fan Mail In this Patreon-exclusive episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, I sit down with recording artist Cuevas (aka High Socks)for a real, no-fluff conversation about making money as an independent artist in the digital age. Cuevas breaks down exactly how he leveraged TikTok and social media to turn music into a six-figure income, and what strategies actually worked versus what didn’t. This isn’t theory — this is firsthand game from someone doing it right now. We talk about: 💰 How ...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, host Dre Rawka sits down with author Amber Washington to celebrate the upcoming release of the audiobook version of her powerful memoir, “(W)hole: My Journey to W,” dropping January 17th on major platforms. Amber talks about why bringing her story to audio was such an important step, what it meant to give voice to her own healing journey, and how hearing her words aloud added a new layer of emotion and connection to the st...