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

NY comedians Nick Simmons and Nick Callas join The Fighter and The Kid for a wild episode packed with roast stories, fighting talk, comedy chaos, and brutally honest takes. The guys get into everything from bad introductions, awkward social situations, training as you get older, testosterone talk, getting roasted by friends, fitness insecurities, and what happens when comedians try to act like fighters. There’s also classic TFATK banter, real talk about aging in combat sports, and nonstop roasting throughout the episode. Nothing is structured. Nothing is safe. And somehow it all makes sense. Enjoy the episode. 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 and use code FIGHTER. That's code FIGHTER to turn five bucks into three hundred in bonus bets if your bet wins. Quo - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://www.quo.com/FIGTHER Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save. True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FIGHTER! #trueclassicpod Link to song: https://youtu.be/-nQpstOCdnY Nick Simmons Socials: @notnicksimmons Nick Callas Socials: @mrnickcallas 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 #TFATK #ComedyPodcast #mmapodcast #NickSimmons #NickCallas #FightingTalk Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 Bryan bad at intros 2:40 Bryan being too welcoming 5:40 Bryan working on self defense 7:00 Bryan getting on TRT 8:40 Brendan destroys former champ who was mean to Bryan 15:30 Chris D'Elia stories from the guys 22:00 Nick pranking Bryan 22:35 Being self conscious 27:50 Actor bodies/transformations 32:00 How huge Brendan is 34:30 Chris D'Elia getting stronger 37:20 New recording artist references Bryan in his song 46:24 UFC 325 Breakdown 1:02:00 Arman Tsarukyan vs Georgio Poullas 1:05:50 Who's next for Arman Tsarukyan? 1:12:00 Bryan vs Adam22 in boxing 1:16:00 Bryan's sneaky strength 1:18:54 Adam22 vs Jason Luv 1:28:09 Current Events 1:34:00 Ilhan Omar attack 1:37:40 Candace Owens freezing temp comment 1:44:00 Pete Davidson vs Kanye West

Paddy Pimblett’s UFC future is up for debate after his latest performance. On this full episode of The Fighter and The Kid, the guys break down Paddy’s rise, the criticism surrounding his wins, and whether the hype is starting to fade. Is Paddy still on track to be a real contender, or is the UFC spotlight becoming too much too soon? The episode also covers recent UFC news, matchmaking conversations, fan backlash, and the pressure that comes with being one of the most polarizing figures in MMA today. Plus, the guys joke around about Bryan Callen’s birthday, roast him as only they can, and get into classic TFATK banter throughout the episode. 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 and use code FIGHTER. That's code FIGHTER to turn five bucks into three hundred in bonus bets if your bet wins. 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. That’s https://truewerk.com/. Signos - Claim your fresh start today with Signos. Right now, Signos has an exclusive offer for our listeners. Go to https://signos.com/, that’s https://signos.com/, and get 25% off select plans with code FIGHTER. Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save. True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FIGHTER! #trueclassicpod #PaddyPimblett #UFC #MMA #TheFighterAndTheKid #TFATK #MMAPodcast #UFCNews 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 Brendan saving the crew 1:49 It's Bryan's birthday! 3:00 The Smashing Machine movie and background 6:55 UFC 324 Recap 12:50 Justin vs Paddy recap 17:17 Thoughts on Ilia vs Arman 19:90 The fight that will get NUMBIES 21:41 Ilia vs Arman predictions 33:00 Bryan's Bday gift 35:10 Martial artist w/sugar in the tank 37:57 Current Events 38:07 Josh Hokit 42:20 Bad Bunny wearing dress to the Super Bowl? 43:18 Alex Honnald climps Taipei 101 Skyscraper 49:20 Overprotective mother 50:40 Cringe guy 59:43 JLuv vs Adam22 1:05:36 Arman Tsarukyan being funny 1:06:37 Nina Drama