In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk with Brendan Schaub during their recent trip to LA.

Brendan Schaub is the co-host of the very popular podcast The Fighter & the Kid with comedian Bryan Callen and host of his own podcast, Big Brown Breakdown. He is also a comedian, actor, commentator, former professional football player, and retired mixed martial artist.

Mind Pump has long admired Brendan and this episode does not disappoint as it dives into his comedy career, his podcasts, business, relationships, life in Hollywood and a lot more.

You can find Brendan at www.tfatk.com and @brendanschaub on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

• Dealing with rowdy fans (3:45)
• What is scarier, fighting or stand-up? (6:34)
• How and when did he decide to make transition from fighting to entertainment? (7:34)
• Reebok deal (11:35)
• How did he get into podcasting? Meet Bryan Callen? (13:17)
• Is there structure to the podcasts? (18:56)
• Brendan/Bryan book the guests #NoHomo (23:55)
• Do they ever clash with schedules? (25:47)
• What are the biggest misconceptions people have about starting a podcast? (27:00)
• What is their main monetization? (30:41)
• Where does his drive come from? (32:22)
  • Lead by example
• Does he still hang out with any fighters? (37:46)
• Who has helped him most with his comedy? (38:59)
• Constant reps (43:02)
• Any of his idols disappoint him? (44:11)
• Difference between being around fighters/comedians (47:41)
• Does he know when he bombs? (48:48)
• Living or chasing his dream? How does he find peace? (50:39)
• Would he keep his son away from playing contact sports? / Getting his degree in “football” (57:00)
• What’s the most difficult thing about being a dad? (1:02:05)
• Toilet girls (1:04:20)
• Growth through podcasting (1:08:47)
  • Loving the process
• What is in his future? (1:15:38)
• What does he think about Netflix? Social media? (1:16:22)
• Disneyland, ultimate model (1:23:15)
• Final discussion on current issues facing the general public (1:25:50)
  • Obesity
  • Lack of movement
  • Technology

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• Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Adam Alter (book)
• Experts Say Texting Is Worse Than All Other Driving Distractions
• Bright | Netflix Official Site

Featured Guests/People Mentioned:

• Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub) Instagram/Twitter
• Brendan Schaub - Facebook
• The Fighter and the Kid
• Big Brown Breakdown by Brendan Schaub
• The Fighter & The Kid by Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen
• Tony Hinchcliffe (@TonyHinchcliffe) Twitter
• Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Twitter
• Dana White (@danawhite) Twitter
• Bryan Callen (@bryancallen) Twitter
• Mark Muñoz (@mark_munoz) Twitter
• Tom Segura (@tomsegura) Twitter
• Joey CoCo Diaz (@madflavor) Twitter
• Bert Kreischer (@bertkreischer) Twitter
• Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Twitter
• Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) Twitter
• Tony Robbins (@TonyRobbins) Twitter
• Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram
• Justin Wren MMA (@TheBigPygmy) Twitter
• Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) Twitter
• Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) Twitter
• Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) Twitter
• Chris D'Elia (@chrisdelia) Twitter
• Will Sasso (@WillSasso) Twitter
• Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) Instagram
• Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) Twitter
• Dave Chappelle
• Kylie (@kyliejenner) Instagram
• Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram
• Shannon Sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) Twitter
• Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) Twitter
• Will Smith (@willsmith) Twitter
• Tom Bilyeu (@TomBilyeu) Twitter

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