The Fighter and The Kid
At a glance
- Launched in 2013 by Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen, produced by FOX until 2016
- More than 1,220 episodes as of September 2026
- About 539,000 YouTube subscribers
Overview
The Fighter and The Kid is a video podcast launched in 2013 by former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub and comedian Bryan Callen. The name comes from the two hosts: Schaub is the fighter, and “The Kid” is Callen's nickname.
The show was first produced by FOX until 2016. It now sits under Thiccc Boy Productions. As of September 2026 it has passed 1,220 episodes, and its YouTube channel has about 539,000 subscribers.
What you'll find
Two episodes come out each week, and each runs one to two hours. The hosts talk MMA news, but also pop culture, their own lives and current events, with a lot of comedy.
MMA stays the common thread thanks to Schaub's background as a UFC heavyweight who went 10 and 5 between 2008 and 2014. Conversations often start from a recent result or a fighter's comments, then branch out into other topics. If all you want is MMA analysis, his other podcast, The Big Brown Breakdown, sticks more closely to the fights.
Why follow
The Fighter and The Kid has brought MMA and comedy together since 2013. More than 1,220 episodes over thirteen years is the kind of consistency that builds a large community, reflected in the channel's roughly 539,000 subscribers.
The show works on the contrast between its hosts: the former fighter brings the insider's view, and the comedian asks the questions a curious fan would. That mix makes MMA approachable for people who do not follow every card closely. The long episodes suit a drive or a training session, and you can dip in anywhere without losing the thread. For longtime listeners, the archive also traces the podcast boom around MMA from the FOX era to today's independent production. Early episodes also cover the years right after Schaub's last UFC fight in 2014, when he was moving from competing to talking about the sport full time.
MMA Official's take
This is for fans who enjoy MMA as much as a loose conversation between friends. Start with a recent episode on YouTube to judge the balance between MMA and comedy. If you want more fights and fewer detours, move on to The Big Brown Breakdown.