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On week 517 of the 3 time award winning podcast Duke Loves Rasslin, The Duke sits down with broadcaster, host, and dynamic woman of color Cynthia Conte! Known as a true trailblazer in combat sports journalism, Cynthia breaks down her historic journey in media, her passion for professional boxing, and what it takes to thrive at the highest level.
The Ultimate Power Couple Dynamic: Cynthia shares hilarious insights into her marriage as a glam-loving city queen married to a rugged mountain man, and why their unique dynamic works.
Life on the Trail & Glamping Culture: Cynthia breaks down her love for competition, her definition of glamping, and whether she could survive the wilderness on reality TV.
Scrappy Behind the Glam: Don't let the heels and beauty fool you, Cynthia details her own boxing background and ability to hold her own if anyone steps out of line.
Women's Boxing Weekly: Cynthia opens up about her new show alongside legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein, detailing her immense respect for her co-host and mentor.
Pioneering Combat Sports Coverage with Jeandra LeBeauf: Cynthia reflects on her collaborative media work with fellow sports reporter Jeandra LeBeauf, creating space for women to lead hard-hitting combat sports discussions.
Making Boxing History on HBO: The Duke and Cynthia reflect on her historic milestone as the first woman in nearly 50 years to host the weigh-ins for HBO Boxing's final broadcast.
Co-Hosting Canelo vs. Triple G II: A look back at making history alongside Giselle Zarur as the first female duo to co-host a major pay-per-view fight weekend in Las Vegas.
Motherhood, Family, and Faith: Cynthia opens up about balancing her career as a wife, mother, and broadcaster, and how the core values instilled by her parents keep her grounded.
Mastering the Art of the Interview: How Cynthia earns the trust of world champion fighters by bringing authentic, human-first conversations to sports media.
Wisdom for Her Younger Self: Cynthia shares the heartfelt advice she would give her younger self about trusting the process, staying resilient through early struggles, and knowing her worth in a tough industry.
Hit play now on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform to hear this inspiring, unfiltered conversation with one of the sharpest minds in sports broadcasting! You do not want to miss the real gems Cynthia drops in this exclusive episode.
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