Las Vegas favorite Austin “Chumlee” Russell, best known as the comedic sidekick on the long-running History Channel hit Pawn Stars, steps into the spotlight with a solo turn on his podcast Pawn After Dark. Normally co-hosted with Rick Harrison inside the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop after hours, the show has become a late-night staple for fans eager to see a different side of the Pawn Stars crew.
In the latest episode, Chumlee sits down one-on-one with UFC icon Miesha “Cupcake” Tate, a former bantamweight champion and one of the most respected women in mixed martial arts. Chumlee, a longtime MMA fan, couldn’t hide his excitement about having Miesha in the shop. Tate reflects on her fighting roots—what first drew her into the sport when women were still battling for recognition—and how grit and determination carried her to the top. She shares stories of sacrifice, triumph, and the mindset that shaped her career, offering fans a rare look at life beyond the Octagon.
But in classic Pawn After Dark fashion, the talk isn’t all serious. Chumlee admits his guilty pleasure — watching Tate run on Celebrity Big Brother. He gets her to spill behind-the-scenes stories from the reality house, from unexpected alliances to the hilarious chaos that unfolded under the spotlight of the cameras.
And like every Pawn After Dark guest, Miesha didn’t come empty-handed. The guys always ask their guests to bring in a personal item to discuss, and Miesha showed up with a vintage Rolex. The conversation turns into a fun off-the-cuff appraisal while Chumlee gets the story behind the watch—proof that on Pawn After Dark, every item has a story, and every story has a surprise.
“We never know what someone’s going to bring in—or what story’s going to come out of it,” says Chumlee. “But having Miesha Tate here? That was a total knockout.
