The Fighter & The Kid

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.

Later, the crew gets into the tragic Hayden Panettiere story, combat sports safety, ICE electric gloves, viral wheelchair videos, a venomous snake found inside a football helmet, surgeons operating through an earthquake, and a wild police bodycam encounter.

The Fighter and The Kid with Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen.

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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.

The guys also react to Brendan's Scrub Daddy commercial, the growing world of AI companion robots, and plenty of classic TFATK tangents along the way.

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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, and question how much of the Helter Skelter story was ever true.

From there, Bryan and Brendan go off on Dr. Fauci, gain-of-function research, and the Covid-era decisions they say destroyed small businesses and public trust, plus Kyrie Irving's vaccine mandate comments and the fallout that followed. They also rank celebrity Brazilian jiu jitsu black belts, question whether Jonah Hill could really throw down, roast a rough WNBA All-Star Game, break down viral footage of boxer King Green sparring, and react to a window cleaner's tense run-in with an angry tenant that went viral online.

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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 people thrive under pressure while others don't.

If you've ever wondered what separates world champions from everyone else, this episode explores the psychology behind greatness.

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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 the biggest stars in combat sports.

Other topics include life after Los Angeles, Texas living, youth football safety, bull riding, jiu-jitsu, recovery, peptides, health optimization, and plenty of classic TFATK banter.

If you're a fan of UFC news, MMA analysis, Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and combat sports discussions, this episode has plenty to unpack.

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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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