The Fighter and The Kid is back. Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down the Dan Hooker side piece scandal, leaked texts, and UFC drama that has the internet talking. Is it real or fake? We react to the receipts. We also dive into: – The Mexican cartel kingpin allegedly caught through an OnlyFans model – Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano rumors – Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao on Netflix – Winter Olympics “white people sports” debate – Tourette’s controversy at the BAFTAs – Cardi B and BBL culture From UFC gossip to cartel chaos, this episode is wild. tGet 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 O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER #TFATK #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen #DanHooker #UFC For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:20 Adjusting to Texas 2:00 Bryan pole vaulting 3:20 Olympics 7:43 Cartel unrest and OF girl 22:00 Dan Hooker controversy 34:25 Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano 38:20 Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 41:20 Current Events 41:36 Tourettes activist backlash 48:50 Cardi B's wagon 53:40 Kelly Osbourne's face 55:00 Neckzilla 57:40 Facelifts in Vietnam 1:01:08 Aries Spears on 50 cent 1:03:15 Dean the Great vs Sean O'Malley 1:05:38 Andre Smaev 27yr old jacked non-bodybuilder 1:09:03 Gavin Newsome SAT score

Nick Simmons (@notnicksimmons) joins TFATK as third mic for one of the most chaotic episodes yet. We break down: Why certain Winter Olympic sports make zero sense Double Luge madness Ozempic vs peptides Steroids in baseball’s golden era Strongman genetics and giant lifespans Gym culture, lifting, and performance debates Follow Nick Simmons: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrNickCallas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnicksimmons/ Let us know — what Olympic sport should NOT exist? 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 Good Chop - Go to https://goodchop.com/podcast and use code 50fighter to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order. That's $50 off plus free shipping at https://goodchop.com/podcast, code 50fighter. Truewerk - Don't let cheap gear slow you down this winter. Upgrade your day with workwear built like it matters. Get 15% off your first order at https://truewerk.com/ with code fighter O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER Mars Men - For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at https://mengotomars.com/. That’s https://mengotomars.com/ for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. #TFATK #WinterOlympics #ComedyPodcast #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen #sportsrant For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:15 Bryan recaps the Bahamas 2:40 Dov Davidoff 5:00 How people treat celebrities in NY vs LA 7:30 Mike Israetel 10:25 Pete Hegseth 16:20 Winter Olympics 17:34 Double Luge 24:24 Brendan recaps Florida 30:40 Fabio 54:05 Baseball glory days 1:13:17 Current Events

In this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, the guys discuss the ongoing kidnapping case, media coverage inconsistencies, and the growing public skepticism around powerful institutions. They break down: The strange details in the case Questions about how media is handling it Public frustration around elite accountability Tesla vs Rivian debate Austin car modification laws Youth sports intensity Cain Velasquez release When information moves this fast… where do you find the truth? 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 Hollow Socks - For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 3, Get 3 Free Sale. Head to http://hollowsocks.com/ today to check it out. O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER QUO - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/FIGHTER . Stash - Go to https://get.stash.com/fighter to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. #TFATK #Podcast #MediaDiscussion #CurrentEvents #Tesla #comedypodcast For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro Guthrie update 11:40 Joanna goes in for surgery 14:14 Cool umpire 15:09 Dads vs wives taking care of kids 16:40 New studio news 17:30 Chin's weekend 20:50 Chin wants an EV truck 30:48 Curren Events 40:00 Cain Velasquez freed 40:47 New Savannah Guthrie video 48:00 ESPN ranked every sport on difficulty 53:12 Nicole Curtis Rehab Addict slur 59:15 Fedor doing muscle ups 1:00:00 Michael Jordan controversy 1:00:45 James Van Der Beek passing

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. The conversation also touches on the rise of gambling culture, political The Fighter and The Kid TFATK Brendan Schaub Bryan Callen media distraction media narrative manipulation political corruption news cycle Epstein files update gambling epidemic media bias current events podcast conspiracy discussion trending headlines plays, elite hypocrisy, and how modern media shapes perception more than ever. 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 FATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen #MediaNarrative #Distraction #CurrentEvents #Podcast #NewsDiscussion #TrendingTopics #PoliticalTalk For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:20 Bryan' dresses well for his son 00:58 Brendan's unlucky streak 8:20 Cars that are unreliable vs reliable 13:37 Nancy Guthrie update 19:20 Trump calling out Epstein 48:00 Gigolo murder 58:55 Current Events

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. 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 Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to http://quince.com/fighter for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. That's http://quince.com/fighter For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 #TFATK #EpsteinFiles #BryanCallen #PodcastBacklash #ComedyPodcast #internetdrama Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:49 Super Bowl 60 recap 1:00 Bad Bunny and Turning Point halftime shows 6:45 Bryan addresses backlash 25:35 Nancy Guthrie ransom update 34:07 Chin destroys Brendan's Jeep'? 41:35 Covid recap with Bryan and Chin 42:34 Current Events 48:53 Dana White saying Maxx Crosby could be heavyweight champ 55:25 Bryan swoons over Jacked NFL athletes 59:50 Craig Jones vs Dillon Danis at CJI 3 announced 1:00:00 Robot falls on Cardi B after dance 1:01:07 Dave Portnoy's viral running video 1:06:00 New brutal sport 1:07:25 Viral border patrol agent 1:08:33 Jake Paul's GF wins gold medal at Olympics 1:11:00 Motorbike accidents

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 DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now and use code FIGHTER. That’s code FIGHTER to turn five bucks into three hundred in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Sisu: Road To Revenge - For more info, go to https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/sisuroadtorevenge O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 #TheFighterAndTheKid #EpsteinFiles #BryanCallen #TRT #ComedyPodcast #MMApodcast #InternetNews #PodcastClips #TrendingTopics #austincomedy Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:10 Bryan on TRT and peptides 1:40 Bryan rage baiting Brendan and Nick 7:35 Nick rage baited by his girl 8:27 Bryan in the closet with his wife 10:01 Word that triggers Brendan 21:00 Comedy club fights 22:30 Luis J Gomez "fight" 27:00 Tony Rock and the Rock brothers 40:00 Epstein files 1:00:50 Bryan on phone with ex 1:16:30 Crazy president Bush rumor 1:22:55 Person who swam to Epstein island 1:40:00 Super Bowl talk 1:47:26 Nicks girl getting her nose done and Bryan wants to 1:51:00 Bad Bunny controversy 1:56:00 Billie Eilish controversy 2:06:00 Language history 2:09:17 Big Baby Miller hair update

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down what’s really going on behind the scenes of combat sports — from Alexander Volkanovski’s future in the UFC to why contenders like Arman Tsarukyan get stuck in impossible positions. The guys dive into UFC matchmaking politics, why champions lose leverage faster than fans realize, and how timing matters more than talent at the highest level. Brendan shares stories from a wild boxing weekend in New York surrounded by the sport’s power players, while Bryan reacts with classic Callen skepticism, humor, and unfiltered commentary throughout the episode. From roasting boxing promoters to debating whether the UFC or boxing is actually better for fighters, this episode pulls back the curtain on the fight business in a way most fans never hear. 👇 Comment below: Is the UFC better run than boxing — or is the whole fight game broken? 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 O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now and use code FIGHTER. That’s code FIGHTER to turn five bucks into three hundred in bonus bets if your bet wins. True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FIGHTER! #trueclassicpod For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/brendanschaub Instagram https://instagram.com/brendanschaub Thicccboy YT https://youtube.com/c/thicccboy Follow Bryan on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bryancallen Instagram https://instagram.com/bryancallen “Best Of” series, new episodes drop every Monday https://youtu.be/LqB7FOkLwqs TFATK Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohZMReM1dQ5BMeYOlr71mA The Fighter and The Kid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefighterandthekid/ Listen to The Fighter and The Kid on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fighterandthekid Subscribe to The Fighter and The Kid on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid/id706421907?mt=2 #TFATK #BrendanSchaub #UFC #MMA #Boxing #FightBusiness #mmapodcast Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:10 Brendan sitting ringside with Bernard Hopkins 2:00 Shakur Stevenson 2:55 Brendan hosting at The Ring Awards and meeting the stars 6:35 His Excellency Turki Alalshikh 6:40 Brendan's custom suit 11:20 New best bud Max Kellerman 12:49 Brendan's girl Joanna 15:48 The Turki treatment 19:40 UFC 325 recap 26:30 Big Baby Miller's wig punched off 38:47 Current Events