Show Notes
Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen are back with another episode of The Fighter and The Kid. The guys get into discipline, self-sabotage and what separates talented people from those who actually reach their potential. That leads into a deep conversation about Conor McGregor’s rise, his unbelievable level of fame, and whether his success ultimately became one of the biggest obstacles in his career. They also discuss Will Smith’s career after the Oscars controversy, celebrity relationships, Tom Cruise and his family life, the pressures surrounding child stars, and the extreme world of youth sports parents. Later, the guys react to Hayden Panettiere describing a disturbing experience on a yacht when she was 18, debate the dangers surrounding young stars in Hollywood, react to Howie Mandel’s viral “happy ending” story, discuss a bizarre Heinz customization controversy, Flock surveillance cameras, a potential Jon Jones biopic, and finish with a physical challenge in the studio. The Fighter and The Kid with Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen. Subscribe for comedy, UFC talk, current events and more.
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