The Big Brown Breakdown

At a glance

• Hosted by Brendan Schaub, former UFC heavyweight (10 wins, 5 losses)
• Runs on the feed of his former podcast Below the Belt, launched with Showtime
• Close to 700 episodes, rated 4/5 from more than 4,800 Apple Podcasts reviews

Overview

The Big Brown Breakdown is the MMA podcast of Brendan Schaub, a former UFC heavyweight. He fought from 2008 to 2014 and retired with 10 wins and 5 losses, then moved into comedy and hosting. The show is produced by Thiccc Boy Studios and distributed by PodcastOne.

It runs on the feed of his earlier podcast, Below the Belt, which launched in 2018 in partnership with Showtime. As of September 2026 the feed holds close to 700 episodes. Schaub also cohosts The Fighter and The Kid with comedian Bryan Callen, a show that dates back to 2013.

What you'll find

The show mixes several video and audio formats. Main episodes, numbered as “Big Brown Breakdown Ep.”, react to MMA news and UFC events. “Live Chat” episodes are live streams where Schaub answers viewers' questions and comments. “Fan Questions” episodes are built entirely around questions sent in by listeners.

The pace is high: the feed updates almost daily. Video goes up on his YouTube channel, The Schaub Show, and audio on podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, where the show holds a 4 out of 5 rating from more than 4,800 reviews.

Why follow

Schaub talks about MMA with the background of a former UFC heavyweight, and he knows the pro fighter's life from the inside. He covers the big cards, fight rumors and what fighters say in the media with a blunt, comedic tone.

The Live Chat format lets you interact with him in real time and get your questions in during the show. With close to 700 episodes, you also get a record of his reactions across several years of UFC news. The 4 out of 5 rating on Apple Podcasts points to more divided reviews: the formula works best if you want entertainment wrapped around the news. If you already listen to The Fighter and The Kid, this is the more MMA focused of his two shows, with less time spent on pop culture and more on the fights themselves.

MMA Official's take

This is for UFC fans who want to follow the news with a light touch. Start with a main episode after a big UFC event to see how Schaub reacts to results. If you want to ask your own questions, join a Live Chat stream on YouTube next.