The Knockout Life with Phoenix Carnevale
The Knockout Life with Phoenix Carnevale
Podcast Description
The Knockout Life with Phoenix Carnevale isn’t just another podcast—it’s a lifestyle. Host Phoenix Carnevale throws down with real talk about fitness, MMA, entertainment, mindset, movies, and everything in between. But here’s the twist: it’s not just about punches in the octagon—it’s about rising after life’s hits and evolving into the fiercest version of you. You’ll hear from fighters, creators, coaches, entertainers, and high-performers who live with grit, grace, and a whole lotta style. Every episode is packed with powerful stories, deep dives into purpose, and plenty of fun along the way. The mission? To entertain, inspire, inform, and lift you up—one knockout conversation at a time.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to fitness, MMA, personal development, entertainment, and mindset, with episodes including in-depth discussions with fighters like UFC legend Matt Serra, who shares stories of resilience and success, and incorporates humorous segments to keep the tone engaging.
The Knockout Life with Phoenix Carnevale isn’t just another podcast—it’s a lifestyle. Host Phoenix Carnevale throws down with real talk about fitness, MMA, entertainment, mindset, movies, and everything in between. But here’s the twist: it’s not just about punches in the octagon—it’s about rising after life’s hits and evolving into the fiercest version of you. You’ll hear from fighters, creators, coaches, entertainers, and high-performers who live with grit, grace, and a whole lotta style. Every episode is packed with powerful stories, deep dives into purpose, and plenty of fun along the way. The mission? To entertain, inspire, inform, and lift you up—one knockout conversation at a time.
In the premiere episode of The Knockout Life, host Phoenix Carnevale kicks things off with none other than her longtime friend, UFC legend Matt Serra—a man who shocked the world when he took down Georges St-Pierre at UFC 69… to the tune of a mariachi band playing the Mission: Impossible theme.
From hilarious fight walkouts and dad jokes in VR to powerful stories of loss, resilience, and championship grit, Serra opens up like never before. He talks about his passion for family and teaching, his obsession with fundamentals, what it really felt like to be counted out by everyone, and how that iconic win changed his life—and mindset—forever.
Highlights include:
• Matt’s origin story and the philosophy behind his success
• Never-before-heard anecdotes from UFC 69 and the early days of The Ultimate Fighter
• A heartfelt tribute to underdogs, students, and the fighters who push through the fear
• A rapid-fire speed round where we learn more than you ever expected about Serra, including his favorite childhood cartoon, celeb
crush, guilty pleasure (yes, it’s pizza), and much more
• Honest reflections on staying grounded after success, and why no loss has ever kept him up at night
• Insight into his relationship with fighters like Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, and what makes them both hilarious and elite
• His take on loyalty in MMA, coaching, and why some losses open more doors than wins ever could
Whether you’re a fighter, a fan, or just someone trying to stay on the mat when life throws a punch, this episode hits all the right notes.
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