Francis Ngannou Coach Eric Nicksick Sets ‘Verse Us’ Podcast With 3Point0 Labs

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EXCLUSIVE: The man who turned Francis Ngannou into a UFC champion is getting his own podcast.

Eric Nicksick will front Versus Us with Eric Nicksick, which is made by LA management house 3Point0 Labs as its debut podcast production. The series will launch tomorrow after the conclusion of the UFC’s twelfth annual International Fight Week.

Versus Us with Eric Nicksick is billed as an audio and video podcast that will “dive deep into the human stories behind the fight game, exploring the passions, struggles, and triumphs of those involved.” It will also “provide an unfettered look at the real lives and compelling narratives that shape the world of sport and pop culture.”

Randy Faehnrich, former Head of Social Media for the UFC and current Head of Content for 3Point0 Labs will serve as executive producer and Nicksick’s co-host on the podcast. Verse Us will stream on YouTube and on all podcast platforms.

“I ventured into the podcast space because I believe in the power of storytelling to connect us all,” said Nicksick. “The world of combat sports is rich with untold stories of perseverance, courage and humanity. Through Verse Us, I aim to shine a light on these narratives, providing a platform where athletes and personalities can share their journeys and insights. It’s about giving a voice to the people behind the sport and creating a deeper understanding of the impact sports and pop culture have on our lives.”

“I am incredibly excited to have Verse Us be the first podcast production under the 3point0 Labs banner and join as co-host,” said Faehnrich. “Eric was the first person I worked with in the fight space over a decade ago, and I couldn’t be more excited to further this journey into the hearts and minds of those who shape sports and pop culture. Eric’s passion for storytelling is inspiring, and together, we aim to create a show that is both engaging and enlightening.”

In March, we revealed 3Point0 Labs had acquired Faehnrich’s digital content agency Thirty Three Media. 3Point0 Labs founder Marquel Martin is Ngannou’s manager, meaning he has previously worked with both Nicksick and Faehnrich’s through the UFC.