On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, the guys break down the dominance of Islam Makhachev and debate whether there’s actually a fighter who could beat him. From stylistic matchups and grappling pressure to championship experience and mental toughness, the conversation explores what it would really take to dethrone the lightweight king. With comedian Nick Simmons in the third chair, the discussion mixes serious MMA analysis with classic TFATK banter, hypotheticals, and the kind of arguments fight fans love to have. A must-watch episode for anyone debating the future of the lightweight division. 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 Stash - Don’t let your money sit around—put it to work with Stash. Go to http://get.stash.com/fighter to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. 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. O'Reilly Auto Parts- https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER Progressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save. #TFATK #UFC #IslamMakhachev #MMA #FightTalk #Lightweight #mmapodcast 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 1:25 Karate Callen 6:20 Bow and gun shooting 11:50 Delta soldiers 12:20 Dana White and Gary Brecka 17:30 Getting and keeping in shape 19:20 New shows 25:30 Game of Thrones cast salaries 41:44 Adam22 vs Jason Luv 42:42 UFC 324 58:50 Brendan KO'ing Marcus Jones 1:00:00 UFC fighters in their prime 1:12:20 GOATS in UFC 1:15:10 Dana White on Paddy Pimblett 1:18:40 Islam Makhachev vs Michael Morales 1:24;02 McGregor vs Gaethje 1:27:22 UK Health Ambassador

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Bryan Callen sits down with comedian Jim Breuer for a wide-ranging conversation about stand-up, creativity, and life on the road. Jim talks about touring nonstop, stepping away from comedy, losing the anger that fueled his material, and why he no longer feels the need to chase relevance or belong to any group. The episode dives into old-school comedy values, the fear of losing your audience, how culture and social media have changed stand-up, and why real creativity often comes from slowing down instead of forcing output. A thoughtful, funny conversation with one of comedy’s most recognizable voices. 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 Jim's Tour: "Find The Funny Tour" https://www.jimbreuer.com/tour Babbel - Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at http://babbel.com/fatk 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. 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. 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 #TFATK #JimBreuer #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #Comedians #podcastepisode Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:47 Why Jim is on the road so often 2:00 Filming in Africa 4:50 Bryan's African experience and accents 5:10 Jim's new projects 6:00 Why Jim is one of Bryan's all-time favorite comics 9:50 Jim fighting the world and starting "Funny how God works" 20:00 Bryan and Jim's openers 23:20 Jim's horse riding story 35:15 Their kids being dangerously hilarious 37:10 Bryan's fine living rant 52:00 Italy's defiance 1:03:45 Jim's Pizza Guy movie 1:27:00 Politics and emotion 1:33:28 Jim's epicly heated mailman story 1:49:45 Sensei Romeo story 1:52:00 Giant Biker trying to fight Jim story

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, the guys talk jiu-jitsu, training culture, and why not all grappling hype adds up. The conversation moves into peptides, legitimacy in combat sports, and whether footage actually proves anything when it comes to skill. Things escalate when the crew puts themselves through a TFATK IQ test that quickly turns competitive, mixing logic questions, history, sports trivia, and ego. The episode also breaks down the Logan Paul vs Bradley Martyn fight situation, why the marketing worked, and what actually matters when trained athletes step into real combat scenarios. A classic TFATK episode filled with MMA talk, comedy arguments, and competitive energy. 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 Progressive - Visit progressive.com after this episode to see if you could save. O'Reilly Auto Parts- https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER 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 #TheFighterAndTheKid #MMAPodcast #ComedyPodcast #JiuJitsu #FightTalk #PodcastEpisode #combatsports Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:18 Jiu Jitsu talk 1:50 Derek Moneyberg controversy 7:30 Megaton, Mackenzie Dern and her accent 14:57 More celebrity accent changes 19:00 IQ Test Game - Bryan vs Brendan 41:01 Debating what intelligence is 51:44 Current Events 53:05 Logan Paul vs Bradley Martyn fight footage leaked 57:06 Micro dong 1:04:00 Bryan's Russian women experience 1:06:20 Nick's song whilst losing his virginity 1:08:00 Trump's comment on the Premier of Greenland 1:08:48 Trump flipping off Ford worker 1:12:00 Pilot's terrible message to passengers

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, the guys break down why real competition is disappearing and why that mindset would never survive in fighting. From youth sports and pay-to-play systems to discipline, pressure, and toughness, the conversation turns into a blunt discussion about how fighters are built differently and why you can’t fake competition. Using examples from sports, training, and life, they explain why struggle matters, why comfort creates weakness, and why old-school mentalities still dominate in MMA and comedy. 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 Signos - Go to https://signos.com/, that’s https://signos.com/, and get 25% off select plans with code FIGHTER Progressive - Visit progressive.com after this episode to see if you could save. 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 #TheFighterAndTheKid #YouthSports #TravelBall #ParentingTalk #SportsCulture #Competition #podcastepisode Chapters 00:00 Intro 2:30 Bryan recaps Appleton 4:00 Dealing with the cold 8:15 Bryan meeting D1 women's wrestling coach 22:00 Josh Allen 29:29 How long can the guys podcast til? 36:00 Brendan guilt trips Tiger 41:07 New show suggestions 42:30 Brendan reminiscing about working the Golden Globes, Grammy's and Oscars 47:20 Bryan never really loving acting 48:50 Auditioning stories and Ultimate Fighter 56:30 Mike Dolce update 58:47 Current Events - Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega at the Golden Globes 1:03:28 Sonic weapons used in Maduro capture 1:11:10 Tom Cruise interview 1:14:11 Austrian climber leaves girlfriend 1:18:02 Minnesota shooting controversy 1:31:39 Man calls emergency hotline about his car 1:33:34 Man marries a conjoined twin 1:35:48 Bartender fired after viral restaurant fight 1:36:55 Mickey Rourke GoFundMe controversy

On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen sit down with comedian Nick Simmons for a wide-ranging conversation that hits fitness culture, aging, and the thin line between jokes and bad ideas. The guys also talk about why Sydney Sweeney has become the internet’s current IT girl, how celebrity momentum actually works, and why certain stars dominate culture at the right moment. Later, they react to Sal Vulcano’s TikTok disaster and why short-form content can be brutal for comedians when things go sideways. From gym talk and testosterone jokes to pop culture dominance and social media pile-ons, this episode covers exactly why nothing stays casual once the mics are on.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 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 Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:00 Bryan's physique 2:25 The guys measure their arms 4:00 Nick's stack suggestion for Bryan 13:30 Weight lifting 19:00 Kumail Nanjiani 20:30 Frank Grillo being honest about his stack 22:10 Craig Golias' crazy body 25:30 NIck Walker bodybuilder 28:40 Diet and calories 31:30 Favorite pizza spots 39:30 Man with rabies 41:00 Sal Volcano controversy 45:20 Flying car 49:10 Watching Reddit posts 51:00 King of Saudi Arabia's many kids 56:10 Stranger Things conspiracy theories 1:01:30 Sydney Sweeney films 1:04:00 Most beautiful female celebrities 1:08:10 Bryan measures Nick's height 1:13:20 Vecna actor 1:14:30 Brendan sneezing on Shapel 1:17:20 Thirsty Bryan #TFATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #ComedyPodcast #NickSimmons #StandUpComedy #GymTalk #FitnessCulture #PodcastMoment #NoFilter #ViralPodcast 🎙️ The Fighter and The Kid 👉 Follow the crew: Nick Simmons – @Notnicksimmons Brendan Schaub – @brendanschaub Bryan Callen – @bryancallen

A live comedy show turns into a real medical emergency when an audience member collapses during the set, forcing the show to come to a complete halt. On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are joined by Nick Simmons as they recount what happened on stage, how the crowd reacted, and how quickly comedians have to shift from jokes to real-world responsibility. The episode also covers New Year’s Eve shows, touring chaos, unpredictable crowds, pop culture conversations, and why live comedy will always be impossible to fully control. From uncomfortable moments to unexpected interruptions, this is a reminder that anything can happen when the mic is live. 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 Progressive - http://progressive.com/ 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 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:14 Bryan and Nick in Spokane 3:00 Someone almost passing away at Bryan's show 6:30 Maduro raid 9:50 Trump's viral edit post 16:20 Stranger Things ending theories 27:00 The Rambles in Central Park 29:45 Deep dive on birds 38:30 Slow Loris 44:08 Current Events 46:30 Class action lawsuit against Will Smith 51:00 Drake accused of buying streams 56:15 Brendan's daughter walking 1:10:00 Impressive bench presser 1:15:50 Inspirational 83 year old fitness influencer #TFATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #LiveComedy #ComedyChaos #PodcastClips #NewYearStories #TourLife #PopCultureTalk

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen kick off the New Year with a wide-ranging conversation on parenting, fitness, comedy careers, content creation, and the changing landscape of stand-up comedy. The guys talk about raising kids, staying disciplined with fitness, setting realistic New Year goals, and how the comedy world has evolved in the age of podcasts, social media, and constant content. Bryan reflects on being a lifelong stand-up comic, while Brendan discusses adapting to modern media, building businesses, and navigating relevance in today’s entertainment world. This episode of The Fighter and The Kid blends humor, honesty, and real conversations about getting older, staying motivated, and figuring it out in 2026. #TFATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #BrendanSchaub #BryanCallen #ComedyPodcast #MMAPodcast #NewYearEpisode #PodcastClips #StandUpComedy #UFC #ComedyTalk #podcastlife 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 True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FIGHTER! #trueclassicpod Magic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ 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 00:30 Bryan's son is a gearhead 1:30 Odds of being an F1 driver 3:50 Tennis vs other sports debate 5:50 Naoya The Monster Inoue 6:45 Bryan doing stand up on NYE 10:03 Bryan learning standing chokes 11:16 Bryan demonstrating his new chokes on Brendan 15:50 New Year's goals 16:45 Stand up evolution 23:00 Brendan and Joanna using vision boards 27:40 Young people ditching social media 30:10 Super Bowl picks 33:45 New Year's plans 37:40 Current Events 39:20 Stranger Things explanation 46:35 Kelly Osbourne dramatic change 51:23 Somali daycare controversy 55:08 Arman Tsarukyan vs Shara Bullet 56:26 Viral fishing videos 59:37 Toyota Untold