The Fighter & The Kid

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive into the idea that major headlines might not always be what they seem.

From the latest Epstein file developments to the strange dominance of certain crime stories in the news cycle, the guys debate whether media narratives are steering public attention away from bigger issues. They question who benefits from distraction, why some stories explode while others disappear, and whether the public is being guided toward outrage instead of clarity.

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It’s a wide-ranging discussion about attention, power, and the stories that dominate the cycle. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk
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After last episode blew up, Bryan Callen addresses the backlash.His Epstein comments sparked outrage — and this is his response.
Bryan breaks down what he meant, what he missed, and why the reaction hit so hard. Brendan challenges him, reframes the conversation, and explains why this topic instantly turns toxic online.
If you watched “The Epstein Files,” this is the follow-up.If you didn’t, you’ll understand why the internet lost it.
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The internet is on fire again as the Epstein files resurface and dominate every timeline. We break down why this story keeps coming back, what people are actually reacting to, and why it suddenly feels unavoidable.
Plus, Bryan Callen addresses the TRT conversation, what it means, and why everyone suddenly has an opinion. From internet hysteria to gym science, this episode goes everywhere — fast.
Nothing off-limits, nothing taken too seriously. Just real talk, jokes, and the stuff everyone’s already arguing about. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk
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