Marcus Deegan: Achilles Rupture Ended My Fight Before It Started | DSH #1757

Politics, combat sports, fame waves, money mistakes, and a health wake-up call. Marcus Deegan joins the show to talk about why he avoids politics (even when it feels unavoidable), how he ruptured his Achilles training for a fight, the worst ring-announcing moment possible, lessons from being around Conor McGregor… and the health news that forced a complete life reset. What You’ll Learn 🎙️ Why public opinions (especially politics) can cost creators half their audience 🦵 How one injury can rewrite your entire plan overnight 🧠 What pressure + dyslexia feels like in a live performance moment 🥊 The reality of fight camps and why some “dreams” aren’t meant to be 📉 Why money hits differently in your 20s — and how it can derail you 📱 How social media makes the world feel louder, darker, and more divided 🧩 What “mindset is everything” actually means in elite circles ❤️ Why health becomes the ultimate priority reset 🙏 How faith and perspective shift when life gets real 🏗️ What it looks like to rebuild your next chapter intentionally Chapters 0:00 — Politics: avoiding it vs. feeling forced to talk about it 0:42 — How Sean and Marcus first met (Sticky Paws days) 1:14 — Achilles rupture: the fight camp that ended instantly 2:00 — The show pause + building a new 6,000 sq ft studio 2:28 — UFC / Power Slap / BKFC life + ring announcing pressure 3:00 — Dyslexia under pressure: announcing the wrong winner 4:24 — Internet chaos: 6ix9ine robbery talk + jail stories 7:10 — Politics again: the “great divide” + social media overload 9:15 — Conor McGregor: mindset, loyalty, and handling fame waves 17:27 — Health wake-up call: bloodwork, diagnosis, reset mindset 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: MARCUS DEEGAN - https://www.instagram.com/marcusdeegan/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! Keywords Marcus Degan podcast, Sean Kelly podcast, Double Down Studios, new podcast studio opening, Origin Studios, ring announcing story, announcing wrong winner, dyslexia pressure, Achilles rupture boxing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.