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

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 children. They also react to Stranger Things Season 5, breaking down the controversial character storyline, timing issues, and why it rubbed so many fans the wrong way. Later, the guys give blunt takes on PED use in professional sports, boxing fundamentals, and why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua was never a real fight. They explain why cardio, footwork, and experience matter—and why some celebrity boxing matches are painful to watch. The episode also touches on major media and money stories, including artists selling catalogs, podcast deals, and why traditional radio struggles to stay relevant. Nothing is off limits in this classic TFATK episode full of unfiltered takes, parenting stories, and fight talk. 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 his Florida trip 1:30 Christmas present recap 4:35 GLP-1 9:00 PED's 10:20 Go Karts and electric bikes 15:03 Stranger Things recap 20:00 What if Bryan made out with Brendan? 21::45 Kid stories 26:15 Andrew Tate's boxing skills and Jake Paul vs Joshua 33:00 Anthony Joshua's tragic car accident 39:23 Current Events 53:09 Matt Barnes AI scam #TFATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #BryanCallen #BrendanSchaub #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #FitnessCulture #GLP1 #WeightLossTalk #HealthTrends #NetflixDiscussion #StrangerThings #PopCulturePodcast #InternetCulture #ComedyTalk #PodcastLife #ViralPodcast #CultureCommentary #comedyfans

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 discipline affect performance. The episode also covers training, toughness, parenting, fitness, cold plunges, health, and why being prepared physically matters more than any doomsday plan. It’s an honest look at combat sports, longevity, and what really matters once the fights are over. 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 Fabletics - Head to https://fabletics.com/tftk and sign up as a VIP to get eighty percent off everything DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FIGHTER. New DraftKings customers can play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits with code FIGHTER. Sisu: Road To Revenge - For more info, go to https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/sisuroadtorevenge 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 #TFATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #TimKennedy #BrendanSchaub #MMA #UFC #CombatSports #Boxing #FighterLife #Podcast #mmafans Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:48 Mighty Mouse getting his due 2:00 Rampage getting his due 2:19 Old man fight club 2:50 Satoshi Ishii stories 5:21 Brian Stann update 9:20 Why only UFC makes profit 11:20 Fighters that need media classes 14:10 Yoel Romero still competing & winning 17:03 Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Recap 27:50 Anderson Silva vs Woodley & being a cop 31:50 Tim and Brendan’s kids sports stories 43:35 Brendan’s review on Pluribus 44:35 Tim’s survival prep 49:25 Longevity methods 55:17 Andrei Arlovski vs Jack Doherty crew 1:00:00 Mike Perry & Taxes 1:10:12 Current Events 1:20:00 Niki Minaj w/Erika Kirk 1:36:06 Bill Clinton/Epstein pics 1:37:56 Walmart shoplifters 1:40:45 Drunk couple in SF restaurant

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 get into clip culture, AI-generated content, Reddit and YouTube commentary, touring realities, and what it takes to stay relevant in an internet that rewards speed over substance. Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/notnicksimmons 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 Fabletics - Head to https://fabletics.com/tftk and sign up as a VIP to get eighty percent off everything DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app TODAY! New customers, bet just $5, and if your bet wins, you’ll instantly get paid $200 in bonus bets with code FIGHTER Signos - Go to http://signos.com/ and get 25% off select plans with code FIGHTER. That’s http://signos.com/ code FIGHTER for 25% off select plans today. O'Reilly Auto Parts- https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER Magic Mind - https://magicmind.com/ For more The Fighter and The Kid visit: http://www.fatkz.com/ TFATK New Merch: https://drivefastallgas.com/ Bryan’s Tour Dates: https://www.bryancallen.com Brendan's Tour Dates: https://www.fatkz.com/brendan-schaub-tour-dates/ .#TFATK #TheFighterAndTheKid #UFC #MMA #RussianNames #MMAComedy #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #AI #InternetCulture #podcastclips 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 Callen called out for being too serious 3:25 Callen’s nose and Mossad rumors 5:20 Hired “clippers” 7:03 AI and Sora 12:54 Tilly Norwood AI actress 19:30 AI writes jokes like Callen 23:30 Gringo Papi and Schaub getting hate 31:35 Nick’s LOL Comedy Club stories 32:05 Nick’s Bill Burr story 32:55 Nick’s fight story 34:45 Schaub leaving UFC and doing Comedy 37:14 Schaub on hate by comics 46:15 Celeb ages from then to now 52:20 Living forever 1:01:40 Weed stories 1:10:18 UFC Name Game 1:19:30 Ilia Topuria rumors 1:24:35 Ilia vs Arman debate

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 boxing world upside down. They get into why Jake Paul’s past opponents don’t compare, what real heavyweight power looks like, how this fight even came together, and why this is the moment the Jake Paul experiment gets truly tested. The rest of the episode moves through road stories, hunting talk, sports, and the usual TFATK chaos. 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 Aura - Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/FIGHTER Promo Code FIGHTER DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app TODAY! New customers, bet just $5, and if your bet wins, you’ll instantly get paid $200 in bonus bets with code FIGHTER. Sisu: Road To Revenge - For more info, go to https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/sisuroadtorevenge Beam - And right now, Beam is giving you up to 30% off for a limited time. Just head to http://shopbeam.com/FIGHTER and use code FIGHTER at checkout. 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 #TheFighterAndTheKid #JakePaul #AnthonyJoshua #Boxing #MMANews #CombatSports #Podcast #FightTalk #BoxingPodcast #MMACommunity #netflixboxing Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:55 - Uncle Pervy 2:37 - Brendan meets Bow Hunter Adam Greentree 13:10 - Brendan wants to hunt Bryan 18:10 - Rob Reiner allegedly unalived by son 19:05 - Amy Schumer divorce 21:48 - Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua 27:11 - Philip Rivers 32:05 - Catching up on new shows 41:05 - Abbot Kinney memories 42:50 - Asa Akira update 52:25 - Current Events 57:41 - Spineless male tourist in Colombia 1:04:05 - Wild Bangladesh bus drivers 1:13:59 - Jane Lynch's kind words about Bryan