The Fighter & The Kid

On TFATK Ep. 1232, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen preview UFC 333: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili, Aaron Pico vs. Losene Keita, and Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev.

Fresh off its Austin premiere at The Creek and the Cave, Bryan discusses directing The Experts, an original comedy pilot from Emergent Order Foundation. Written by Emmy Award winner Kurt Metzger, Keith Wahrer and Keri Garcia, the pilot features Callen, Metzger, Jimmy Dore, Alexandra Chando, Ryan Long and more. It debuts on YouTube October 21.

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen react to Elon Musk’s flying Tesla Roadster on The Fighter and The Kid Episode 1231.

Bryan also visits Boulder, attempts a keg stand that lasts nine seconds, and explains why he could have played Division I football, provided somebody moved practice to a reasonable hour.

Plus: Georges St-Pierre’s unexpected podcast debate, the electric Mercedes tempting Brendan, Dunia Sibomana’s wrestling comeback, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, Dejon Love and the “Wide Deceiver” documentary discussion, and this week’s viral videos.

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The guys talk about a possible move to Texas, their San Antonio trip, Hotel Emma, Patton Oswalt, the Golden State Killer, the creator of Silk Road, actors withdrawing from voicing characters of color, Cam Newton signing to the New England Patriots, San Diego Karen, Brendan gets an IV drip during the show and much more!

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen debate Josh Hokit vs. Ciryl Gane, react to Kelly Clarkson’s mechanical bird controversy, and talk the scariest horror movies ever on The Fighter and The Kid Episode 1230.

Can Josh Hokit’s wrestling expose Ciryl Gane’s biggest weakness? The guys break down the UFC heavyweight matchup, Hokit’s athletic background, and why his chances could come down to whether he wrestles or tries to trade punches with Gane.

Meanwhile, Bryan has plans to walk into Kingsway and clean house. Brendan wants a camera crew there for entirely different reasons. Hallowee...

Bryan Callen is back from Europe, and Brendan Schaub wastes no time giving him hell. The boys discuss reports surrounding Tim Kennedy’s ambush in the Congo, push back on conflicting details, and share their concern for their longtime friend.

Then, Sean Strickland’s frustration with the UFC sparks a conversation about fighter pay, restrictive contracts, and whether boxing offers a better payday. Brendan explains why Strickland speaking out matters, and why leaving might be harder than it sounds.

Plus, Texas vs. California high school football, the reality of NFL practice-squad money, Dana White’s boxing...

Mark Harley AKA HellaMarkHarley joins the gang and the guys talk Bryan critiquing Brendan's 600LB deadlift technique, Mark's advice to Bryan on how to get bigger, Mark's advice on steroid use and TRT and the truth about Hollywood actors on steroids, Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley and much more!

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Erik Griffin joins Brendan Schaub for a special episode of The Fighter and The Kid! They dig into the Sebastian Maniscalco radio controversy and the debate it’s sparked across the comedy world, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Erik also talks about his newest movie role in BEHEMOTH, his podcast, and life across stand-up, acting, and podcasting. Plus, Brendan and Erik weigh in on current events and catch up on everything in between.

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Brendan's back from filming a new movie role and Bryan's back from hanging with Matt Mitrione and the 2 ton club. The guys talk Instagram racists, UFC 238, Cowboy Cerrone's new haircut, upcoming Vegas trip with the team, The Beatles, Bill Burr's rant on Yoko Ono, Voodoo punani, Bryan's swinger's party regret, Brendan's chocolate covered cigarette's and pee pee mouth pranks, Justin Bieber calling out Tom Cruise, grandma helicopter rescue and much more!

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Bryan Callen shares what he’s been working on in his private jiu-jitsu lessons, and Brendan Schaub wants a demonstration. A guillotine from side control? Naturally, the guys have some fun figuring that one out.

They discuss John Danaher’s approach to learning, how to improve at jiu-jitsu, and turning instruction into skills you can actually use on the mats.

Plus: Bruce Bolt gloves, the Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine reporter clips, Odell Beckham Jr., the week’s news headlines, and Bryan’s upcoming tour dates.

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Bryan Callen has apparently joined Eagles nation, which immediately turns into an argument over NFL fight songs and whether football, baseball or UFC is actually the best sport to experience live.

Brendan and Bryan also get into UFC 332, the Barcelos injury, Francis Ngannou’s athleticism compared with elite NFL athletes, and what makes truly freak-level competitors different.

Plus, they break down the bizarre Piers Morgan / Ed Sheeran drama before the conversation turns toward American politics, money, institutional trust and why staying optimistic still matters even when confidence in the system is wearing thin.

The guys are back to discuss beef with an unnamed journalist, and talk Brendan getting arm barred by Kron Gracie and sparring with Tyrone Spong, Bryan's impressive back kick, people trying to get Dave Chappelle pulled from Netflix, a man suing a psychic for not lifting a love curse, Brendan and Bryan's plan to start an OnlyFans for Bryan's 3 piece set and much more!

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Could Bryan Callen survive a fight with a chimp? Brendan Schaub puts his plan to the test, and the conversation goes exactly where you’d expect. The guys also get into Lizzie Borden, infamous serial killers, bizarre true crime stories, NFL fandom, and more.

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen react to Gable Steveson’s shocking loss and break down why elite wrestling alone doesn’t guarantee success in MMA. Brendan explains the holes he sees in Gable’s striking, why he believes he was pushed too quickly, and what Gable would need to change if he wants to make a serious run.

The Fighter and The Kid also break down Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja, UFC judging and the changing value of grappling, the controversial Converse ad, Carrot Top, Ed Sheeran, a viral Jennifer Lopez lookalike mugshot, Iggy Pop, B...

Tim Dillon fills in as special guest co-host with Brendan and the guys talk Tim walking through LA dressed up as Lil' Rona, Barstool Sports' Call Her Daddy drama, Houston's fat people, New York shaming residents who left during the pandemic, his $85 million dollar Spotify demand, Brendan and Tim debate their favorite shows, Khloe Kardashian's new look.

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen react to Macklemore being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his “Free Palestine” statement during a stadium performance.

The Fighter and The Kid debate whether Macklemore hijacked Ed Sheeran’s platform, why Robert Kraft and other stadium owners reportedly objected to his involvement, and whether Ed was unfairly forced into an impossible political and financial decision. They also discuss the workers, performers and fans affected when one guest turns an enormous concert tour into a political controversy.

Before that, Brendan shares an unbelievably awkward story about a high-end steakhouse refusing...

Aaron Rodgers is finally telling his side of what happened with Shailene Woodley and Danica Patrick.

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen react to Rodgers claiming that Woodley expressed interest in another man shortly after accepting his marriage proposal. They also discuss his response to Patrick’s accusations about their relationship, why celebrity romances become power struggles and whether Rodgers was justified in publicly firing back at his exes.

The guys also break down Ryan Garcia’s dominant performance against Conor Benn, debate whether the UFC is pushing Tommy McMillen too quickly, preview UFC 331, react to Gayl...

Adam Carolla is in studio and the guys talk Adam's start in comedy, how he met and became friends with Jimmy Kimmel, creating a recurring character on the Kevin and Bean show, The Man Show, buying Paul Newman's Porsche for $4.8 million dollars, a bear opening a Mercedes, NBA's J.R. Smith beating the crap out of a vandalizer and much more!

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One juror refused to acquit Lindsay Clancy, resulting in an 11–1 deadlock and a mistrial. Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen debate whether postpartum psychosis should remove criminal responsibility, whether the killings were premeditated and whether someone found not guilty by reason of insanity should ever be allowed to return to society.

The guys also discuss Aaron Donald’s NFL return, Texas vs. Ohio State ticket prices, Jeremy Piven’s Entourage reunion, what happened to Nike, Tesla’s dangerous self-driving mistake, Elizabeth Holmes’ potential comeback, influencers disrupting professional tennis and Tony Hawk converting a classic Corvette into an electric car.

Mike Stratton joins Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen for a wild conversation about ibogaine and the 12+ hour psychedelic experience he says became one of the most uncomfortable experiences of his life. Mike explains why he became convinced something was seriously wrong during the trip, what happened when he finally came back to reality, and why the experience completely changed his perspective on control, addiction and how he was living his life.

The guys also get into peptides, TRT, GLP-1s, myostatin inhibitors, PED testing and the Enhanced Games before the conversation gets personal. Brendan opens up about...

Will Sasso's head joins the show, Brendan gets his panther tattoo, the gang celebrates Chin's birthday and much more on this bonus episode of TFATK!

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are back on The Fighter and The Kid talking Tom Hardy, Warrior, Hollywood, viral news and much more.

The guys react to Tom Hardy's surprising rap skills before Bryan talks about his experience around Hardy during Warrior and how Hardy became one of Hollywood's biggest stars. That leads into a conversation about how Hollywood identifies its next leading men, Chris Pratt's transformation into a movie star, Vin Diesel's music, and what separates major stars from everyone else.

Brendan and Bryan also get into Aljamain Sterling challenging Brendan to the FightCamp...

Brendan Schaub is back on The Fighter and The Kid breaking down one of the wildest scams on the internet — a man allegedly posing as an NFL/San Francisco 49ers player while using the fake lifestyle to impress and scam women.

The guys get into the fake NFL story, internet personalities getting exposed, fake tough guys, Dagestani fighters and MMA wrestling, UFC judging, MKUltra and Charles Manson, true-crime documentaries, social media manipulation, Austin vs. LA and New York, Texas BBQ and much more.

Plus, Brendan breaks down whether the Dagestani style is actually good for MM...

Wrinks is in the building. The guys talk Natty's or Not's, Frank Grillo, Jake Paul's boxing skills, conspiracies with Sam Tripoli, Brendan recently becoming a "Lord", hilarious Fiero Craigslist ad, Jiri Prochazka, hot news anchor arrest, TikTok user's video of Ben Affleck matching with her on Raya, T-Pain taking out racial slurring enemies on Call Of Duty and much more!

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Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen and Nick Simmons are back for another episode of The Fighter and The Kid.

The guys debate the WNBA, male vs. female athletes and why certain women’s sports connect with audiences, before Brendan gets fooled by viral Shia LaBeouf physique photos. They react to Jonathan Majors and the new Daily Wire movie, then get into Hunter Biden’s interview with Chris Williamson and his stories about addiction, Joe Biden and life around the White House.

Later, things get much more serious as the crew debates the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psyc...

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are back with another episode of The Fighter and The Kid. The guys talk about life in Texas, wild animals taking over Brendan’s property, youth football genetics, the upcoming UFC schedule, and Brian makes a wild prediction about where the United States could be headed next.

Plus, the guys react to Chris Leben’s new career as an MMA judge, a 56-year-old backyard fighter who refuses to quit, Barry Manilow still performing in his 80s, celebrity sports drama, Michael Jackson and Beyoncé’s unreleased recording, and much more.

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Jo Koy is back and Bryan is late. The guys get in a heated debate about UFO's and aliens and talk custom Jordans, bicyclists hogging the road, Chris D'Elia opening up for Jo, Jo opening up for Cedric the Entertainer, murderer's thumbs, girls with giant hands and big feet, Jo's motorcycle accident and compound femur fracture, biker gangs, Laurel Canyon conspiracies and much more!

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are back with another episode of The Fighter and The Kid.

The guys get into discipline, self-sabotage and what separates talented people from those who actually reach their potential. That leads into a deep conversation about Conor McGregor’s rise, his unbelievable level of fame, and whether his success ultimately became one of the biggest obstacles in his career.

They also discuss Will Smith’s career after the Oscars controversy, celebrity relationships, Tom Cruise and his family life, the pressures surrounding child stars, and the extreme world of youth sports pare...

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are back to break down the latest in the fight world, including Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry, Ian’s controversial game plan, Dana White’s comments about his killer instinct, and what could be next for the UFC welterweight division.

The guys debate whether Michael Morales could be the biggest threat to Islam, why Ian Garry may need a permanent head coach and training camp, and what the UFC could do with Garry after the loss. They also discuss Mackenzie Dern vs Jillian Robertson and Dean Thomas’ emotional apology after the fight...

Andrew Schulz fills in as guest co-host with Brendan and the guys talk Andrew's resemblance to Waluigi, Mexy Brendan, the purpose of Cheerleaders, ride or die women, nightmare opener stories, Nikki Glaser in Taylor Swift's documentary, J-lo vs Shakira at the Superbowl, Jay-Z and Beyonce not standing for the National Anthem and much more!

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O.J. Simpson's infamous "Juiced" prank show is back in the spotlight, and The Fighter and The Kid react to some of the wildest footage and stories surrounding the controversial project.

Brendan and Bryan also get into the latest UFC fight talk surrounding Ian Garry and Islam Makhachev, the bizarre world of illegal exotic animal trafficking, expensive reptiles, a viral assault video, Coca-Cola's controversial personalized-can controversy, Stephen A. Smith's criticism of COVID-era policies, Clay Travis' $10 million WNBA challenge, and a mechanic caught allegedly taking apart a customer's engine.

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The guys discuss the recent Chris D'Elia news and later, Clay Travis joins the show via Zoom to talk fear porn, stats, doing live shows with Adam Carolla, his prediction for the next NBA champions and more. Also, the guys talk scary dinosaurs, NYPD Shake Shack poisoning, Colin Kaepernick possibly joining the Chargers and much more.

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Ian Machado Garry's latest PETA campaign has The Fighter and The Kid completely changing their opinion on the UFC contender.

The guys react to Garry's viral commercial, debate whether he has any chance against Islam Makhachev, discuss Joe Rogan's workout routine, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, Perez Hilton's disturbing situation, a father confronting an alleged child predator, Dana White's social media controversy, and much more. Which topic surprised you the most?

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A cowboy-hat-wearing bystander becomes an unlikely hero in Idaho, taking down an active shooter at a shopping mall before police even arrive, and Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub break down why his story deserves way more attention than it's getting.

On this episode of The Fighter and the Kid, the guys also dig into the Bryan Kohberger case, reacting to the emotional victim impact statements from the Idaho murders trial and debating whether his guilty plea robbed the families of real answers. They also unpack a new documentary about Charles Manson's granddaughter, revisit the Tex Watson murders...

Bryan shocks the gang with his newly shaved head, then Mike Catherwood stops back in to talk Demi Moore's giant bush, movie stars that disarm you, UFC 249 moving forward, negative comments vs constructive criticism, how different alcohols affect you differently, Chris Hemsworth, celebrity fight match up's, Pantera and much more!

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Sean Strickland's journey to becoming a UFC champion has always sparked debate, but does childhood trauma create elite competitors?

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and Fight Camp co-founder Khalil Zahar dive into one of the most fascinating conversations in MMA. They break down Sean Strickland's upbringing, David Goggins' mentality, whether adversity is necessary for greatness, and the balance between genetics, work ethic, and mental toughness.

The conversation expands into youth sports, parenting, talent versus discipline, professional athletes after retirement, UFC fighter pay, CTE, PTSD, and why some...

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen return with another episode of The Fighter and The Kid, breaking down the biggest stories in MMA and beyond.

This episode dives into the growing conversation surrounding Ian Machado Garry's recent media appearances ahead of his fight with Islam Makhachev. Brendan explains why he believes Garry's interviews are hurting his public image despite being one of the UFC's most talented fighters.

The guys also discuss Conor McGregor's latest injury updates, whether fans should believe he'll return to the Octagon, potential comeback opponents, and what the future holds for one of...

Will Sasso joins Bryan as today's special co-host to honor Bryan with a special trophy and the guys talk balloon knots, acting, "diamonding" and the fate of the 10 minute podcast, the martial art of Callen-Do, Will's max bench press, Cambodian BLT's, pink dolphins and much more.

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Mike Catherwood joins The Fighter and The Kid for one of the most entertaining conversations yet, diving into how moving to rural Texas completely changed his perspective on life. From training jiu-jitsu and adapting to farm life to raising livestock, protecting animals from predators, and sharing unbelievable encounters with mountain lions, crocodiles, and wildlife, this episode is packed with incredible stories.

Mike Catherwood and Bryan Callen also discuss why real-world experience beats theory, the realities of building a farm from scratch, dangerous animal encounters around the world, survival instincts, the appeal of rural living, and why some...

Dricus Du Plessis proved once again why he's one of the toughest champions in the UFC, and Brendan Schaub believes the biggest takeaway isn't just the win over Kamaru Usman—it's how bright the future of the UFC really is.

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down DDP vs. Usman, discuss whether Usman still has another title run left at welterweight, and explain why the next generation of UFC talent has them more excited than ever. From Tommy McMillen's breakout performance to rising prospects making waves across multiple di...