Will Sasso fills in as guest co-host with Bryan and the guys talk Will's new cowboy hat, Bryan's National destruction, Robert Pattinson as Batman, clam benefits, sex foods, naked fighting, dad bod study, polar bear penis', Bella Thorne picture controversy, Instagram couples Go Fund Me account and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 25, 2026•2 hr 4 min
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 argumen...
Jan 22, 2026•1 hr 32 min
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 r...
Jan 20, 2026•2 hr 9 min
Andrew Schulz and Andrew Santino stop by to talk hip hop, favorite album covers, puberty stories, cancel culture, boxing, NFL and Colin Kaepernick controversy, social media obligations, Lizzo's Laker game antics, FitBit cheating and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 18, 2026•1 hr 57 min
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,...
Jan 15, 2026•1 hr 17 min
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 mentali...
Jan 13, 2026•1 hr 44 min
Chris D'Elia and the guys talk Brendan's impossible Ford Raptor, Bryan's duck butt haircut, Chris's past as a rap artist, getting retweeted by Eminem, wanting to shave his head and have robot children and also gives a cult update. Also, a cougar killing jogger, Chris' sideways burger foreplay, resemblance to Ted Bundy and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 11, 2026•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen sit down with comedian Nick Simmonsfor 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 bruta...
Jan 08, 2026•1 hr 21 min
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 conversa...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 21 min
The Von guests hosts with Brendan and the guys start off by roasting each other, and talk favorite pizza's, Pizza Hut vs Domino's vs Little Ceasar's, previous jobs as a janitor and busboy, revenge on ex's, embalming ideas, discovering Asian people Vietnamese parrots, coffee shop girls, fake news and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 04, 2026•1 hr 33 min
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 ...
Jan 01, 2026•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, the guys cover a wide range of topics including life in Florida, parenting, fitness myths, and the growing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. They discuss why so many people are suddenly getting lean later in life, the honesty (or lack of it) around GLP-1s, and how discipline compares to pharmaceutical shortcuts. The conversation shifts to kids lifting weights, stunted growth myths, grip strength training, and why strength training can actually benefit ch...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min
We take a look back at some of our favorite moments in 2017. Chris D'Elia, Bobby Lee, Judd Apatow, Will Sasso, Theo Von, Skylar Astin, Michael Rapaport and more, enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 28, 2025•3 hr 2 min
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub is joined by Tim Kennedy, who fills in for Bryan Callen, for a deep conversation about fighting, money, and life after competition. Tim and Brendan break down Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, why the fight was never competitive, how boxing sells narratives, and why surviving rounds isn’t the same as actually fighting. They also dig into the realities of fighter pay, why so many athletes struggle after retirement, and how money, hunger, and d...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Chris D'Elia joins Bryan as today's special guest co-host and slaps him around, also, the guys talk manicured beards, butt fissures, hair transplants, doctor visits, eating butts, grown men rhyming, old people dying their hair black, acting and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are joined by comedian Nick Simmons to talk about why attention spans are completely broken, why nobody watches full podcasts anymore, and how AI and algorithm-driven content have changed comedy and media. The conversation also turns into a hilarious attempt to pronounce the hardest Russian names in the UFC, breaking down why fight fans love these moments almost as much as the fights themselves. Along the way, the guys g...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 45 min
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid , Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down the news that Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is actually happening — and why this fight is way more dangerous than people think. Brendan explains why Anthony Joshua is on a completely different level as a boxer, why the size and power difference matters, and why this matchup shouldn’t even be close. He also talks about why a loss wouldn’t hurt Jake Paul’s brand at all, but why a win would completely flip the box...
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Theo Von fills in as co-host with Brendan to talk tiny heads, cankle dongs, leftover shoes, butt whiskey, their uncanny resemblance to American Idol judges, river names, headbutt champions, Eminem, Will Ferrell interviewing Joaquin Phoenix and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 14, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Nick Simmons returns to The Fighter and The Kid for an episode that immediately goes off the rails. The guys bounce between insane documentary talk, the Helen Keller debate, wild historical conspiracies, Bryan losing his grip on reality, and commentary on some of the strangest true stories ever recorded. Nick reacts in real time as Brendan and Bryan spiral into: • The shocking new doc everyone is talking about • Historical figures with unbelievable mythology • The Helen Keller argument that brea...
Dec 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Timmy No Brakes joins The Fighter & The Kid to break down the real story behind his Kill Tony rise, Austin comedy journey, and the online backlash that turned him into a “villain.” Timmy talks about: • Kill Tony exploding his career • How a misnamed hometown became a running bit • Getting passed at The Comedy Mothership • Why internet fans accused him of being an “industry plant” • How sudden attention created self-doubt • Being misunderstood as a character comic • Learning to perform outsid...
Dec 09, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Comedian/actor Chris D'Elia joins Brendan and Bryan to share stories about working at Abercrombie, why he absolutely hates United Airlines and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 07, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are joined by Danny Martinello, the Edmonton comic who went viral on Kill Tony after winning the MSG joke-off. Danny breaks down the pressure, the crowd, the adrenaline, and the moment he realized he had to win. Brendan recaps his insane Texas hunting trip — from almost shooting a $14,000 trophy buck, learning the difference between whitetail and axis deer, night-vision hog hunting, and getting schooled by Marines on how tags and ranch rules work. The guys compare...
Dec 04, 2025•2 hr 3 min
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid , Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen sit down with comedian Kurt Metzger for one of the most unhinged, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep conversations in show history. From wild conspiracy theories , to Kundalini symbolism , to “wizard schools” in Austin , the crew dives into everything from secret levels above the President to whether magic, evil, and power structures are actually connected. Kurt breaks down books like Tragedy and Hope , cosmic-level clear...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Theo Von guest hosts with Brendan and the guys talk Joey Diaz, Rat King fame, Redbox dangers, men in heels, Little People Big World, Dog the Bounty Hunter's resemblance to Theo and Beth's boobs, tall girlfriends, toad eyes, doing errands in dreams, concussion stories, cocky interventionists, afterlife insurance, playing slot machines, quitting Kratom, Kratom crawfish and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Nov 30, 2025•1 hr 49 min
In this episode of The Fighter and the Kid , Brendan and Bryan sit down with comedian and wrestler Nick Simmons , who joins right as the guys finally address the years of Reddit hate , online criticism, and the wild narratives fans have created about the show. They dive into the hilarious but eye-opening ways women underestimate real strength, why self-defense fantasies don’t match physics, and how pepper spray, bear spray, and knives work in real-world scenarios. Nick shares his insane PCP pand...
Nov 27, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive deep into the wild world of combat sports — and this episode is loaded. From Jake Paul’s shocking matchup with Anthony Joshua to Dana White revealing personal stories about Francis Ngannou, this is one of the most stacked Fighter and the Kid conversations in months. Brendan breaks down exactly why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is one of the most insane events in modern boxing. From AJ’s Olympic pedigree to Jake’s rapid rise and massive risk, Schaub explains the...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Chris D'Elia seduces Brendan and Bryan to join his cult and the guys talk cult do's and dont's, hedonism, Chris's extremely brighter future and razor thin loss to Theo Von for guest of the year, Instagram funny vs real funny, pranking openers, vengeful lions, giant boars and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 23, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Brendan Schaub and Joanna Schaub sit with Bryan Callen for their most honest and emotional TFATK conversation ever. For the first time on the podcast, Brendan and Joanna open up about the realities of parenting, resentment, cultural clashes, medical scares, the hardest years of their marriage, and what almost pulled them apart. Joanna shares cartel stories, terrifying hospital moments, and what it was like to hold the family together while Brendan was on the road. Brendan explains the pressure o...
Nov 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive into a massive week across fighting, comedy, and culture — starting with Islam Makhachev’s dominance at welterweight and why nobody in the top 10 can solve the problem at 170. From Shavkat, Ian Garry, Michael Morales, and Belal Muhammad to Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria potentially moving divisions, the boys break down every realistic path to beating Islam. Brendan also recaps Tiger’s elite Texas flag football team — a squad of freak athletes, former NFL-dad gene...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Chris D'Elia joins Bryan as guest co-host and the guys talk Chris farting at Bryan's funeral, his Jersey roots and documentary on his shoulders, Bryan's documentary by Steven Spielberg, little boy outfit and bird heavy humor. Also, the guys go off on Constance Wu and Jussie Smollett and talk Steve Harvey, Harvard's Anne Frank controversy, the guy who called 911 on standup comedian Ahmed Ahmed, Uber's Quiet Driver mode and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
Nov 16, 2025•1 hr 22 min
