The Fighter & The Kid

Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and Nick Simmons break down one of the wildest The Fighter and The Kid episodes yet, covering everything from the Trump White House assassination scare and political violence debate to Jimmy Kimmel backlash, Khamzat Chimaev’s ties to Ramzan Kadyrov, and the rise of internet conspiracy culture.
The guys also dive into Schaub’s brutal commercial shoot stories, comedy bombing, online hate, and why today’s nonstop media narratives may be pushing people too far. Plus: Sydney Sweeney, Hollywood weirdness, and Schaub’s take on why modern culture keeps getting stranger.
This episode hits politics, UFC, comedy, celebrity culture, and viral news. If you’re into Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, UFC news, Trump controversy, Khamzat Chimaev updates, comedy podcasts, and pop culture debates, this one’s loaded.
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Will Sasso joins Brendan and Bryan to talk steamrolling ketchup packets, Kellyanne Conway, animal calls, running with polar bears, Ray Romano, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan, Andrew Dice Clay, Dracula and much more.
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Brendan Schaub and Mike dive deep into one of the most controversial debates in sports and life: talent vs hard work. Is hard work really enough to succeed, or are some people just built different?
The conversation breaks down real examples from elite athletes, including stories about NBA stars, UFC fighters, and the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level. Schaub explains why “hard work beats talent” isn’t always true—and why the combination of talent and work ethic is what truly separates champions.
They also get into broader cultural topics, including youth sports burnout, the pressure of modern competition, and how systems like education and parenting impact success. Plus, a raw discussion on Texas vs California culture, crime, and lifestyle differences adds another viral layer to the episode.
If you're into UFC, MMA, athlete mentality, or real talk about success, this episode hits hard.

Topics include:

UFC mindset and elite fighters

Talent vs hard work debate

Youth sports and burnout

Texas vs California culture differences

Success, discipline, and reality checks
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Brendan Schaub reacts to one of his early career MMA fights, breaking down the knockout win over Johnny Curtis and what really happened in the aftermath. While the finish looks dominant, Schaub explains how the exchange led to a nasty hand injury that stuck with him long after the fight.
The episode also dives into a controversial discussion about the alleged “Rainey Street Ripper” in Austin, exploring theories around recent deaths and whether there’s any truth to a serial killer narrative.
Plus, the guys react to Joe Rogan’s involvement with Donald Trump and the push for ibogaine treatment to help veterans battling PTSD and opioid addiction. The conversation touches on UFC culture, Dana White, fighter pay, and how the fight game has evolved.
Topics include:
Brendan Schaub fight reaction, UFC fighter injuries, MMA early career stories, Austin serial killer debate, Joe Rogan Trump ibogaine, PTSD treatment, Dana White UFC discussion, fighter pay and reality.
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Wrinks is back! The guys catch up on life and talk conspiracy theories, web sleuths, Bryan running for governor, Jon Jones at heavyweight, Tim Kennedy, Sam Tripoli, Steve Byrne, adderall, boxing, Dana White/Gina Carano controversy, Bryan's shark attack sighting and much more!
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