Why UFC Fighters Must Be Influencers Now | TFATK Ep. 1174

Why UFC Fighters Must Be Influencers Now | TFATK Ep. 1174

Author: Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne March 24, 2026 Duration: 1:17:24
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down how the UFC and MMA landscape has completely changed — and why being a great fighter is no longer enough to succeed. Schaub explains how today’s UFC fighters must build a brand, master social media, and promote themselves just to stay relevant. From Dana White’s evolving business model to the pressure fighters face outside the octagon, the conversation dives into why some talented fighters never make it. They also touch on the changing entertainment industry, audience fatigue with political content, and how competition has never been higher across MMA, comedy, and media. Plus, the guys react to viral trends, influencer culture, and the rise of “alpha” courses and online personalities. If you follow UFC, MMA news, fighter careers, or want insight into how the fight game really works today — this episode gives you the real behind-the-scenes perspective. Cheers - For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code Fighter at CheersHealth.com. Just head toCheersHealth.com and use code Fighter for 20% Off Good Chop - Use code 50fighter to get $50 off plus free shipping on your first order at https://goodchop.com/podcast Truewerk - Get 15% off your first order at https://truewerk.com/ with code fighter. That’s https://truewerk.com/ Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/ O'Reilly - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Why Conor McGregor Is Always The Most Tested Fighter | TFATK Ep. 1169 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:58
The guys dive into the latest debate around UFC drug testing and why Conor McGregor always seems to top the list of the most tested fighters. They also get into: • Why Dagestani fighters rarely appear on the testing list…
Are We Walking Into Another Forever War? | TFATK Ep. 1168 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:59
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid the guys dive into: – Iran & Israel tensions – Are we heading into another forever war? – The military industrial complex – Mossad vs CIA intelligence – Media narratives & polit…
Fan Favorite Ep. 524 Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:26
Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappa join the guys and talk "bug chasers", Chris' ball player past and extra wide skin tagged ass, their podcast History Hyenas and unique fanbase, west coast vs east coast comedy, podcasts vs…
Winter Olympics & “White People Sports” Debate | TFATK Ep. 1166 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:59
Nick Simmons (@notnicksimmons) joins TFATK as third mic for one of the most chaotic episodes yet. We break down: Why certain Winter Olympic sports make zero sense Double Luge madness Ozempic vs peptides Steroids in baseb…
Fan Favorite Episode 355 Nick Swardson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:07
Nick Swardson joins the guys to talk about his long friendship with Bryan, blaming bad jokes on turkeys, wearing bonnets, Minnesota vs New York comedy scene, stories of Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Chris Kirkpatrick, e…
Fan Favorite Episode 402 Will Sasso [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:21
Will Sasso and the guys talk flirty male trainers, knockout snores, Bryan's root vegetable face and Superbowl lV shoes, eating extra rare steaks, kissing in movie roles, Sasso filming Boss Level with Mel Gibson and comin…
What Are They Distracting Us From Right Now? | TFATK Ep. 1164 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:47
On this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive into the idea that major headlines might not always be what they seem. From the latest Epstein file developments to the strange dominance o…
Callen Addresses His Epstein Take  | TFATK Ep. 1163 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:17
After last episode blew up, Bryan Callen addresses the backlash.His Epstein comments sparked outrage — and this is his response. Bryan breaks down what he meant, what he missed, and why the reaction hit so hard. Brendan…