The Big Brown Breakdown

Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne
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The Big Brown Breakdown explores the intersection of combat sports and life in and outside the sport. Through the eyes of former fighter, comedian, and host Brendan Schaub, the show is an entertaining mix of truth, comedy, and rawness. Brendan is joined by some of the sport's biggest names and entertainers each week. Episodes include weekly insights into the sport. The show consists of deep dives with fighters during Food Truck Diaries, Friday Night Flashbacks, and Calabasas Fight Companion episodes, with a roundtable of co-hosts joining the Schaub show. Formerly Below the Belt, the Schaub show brings you inside the world of professional fighting.

  1. 9h ago

    Brendan Schaub Says Alex Pereira's Heavyweight Dream Is Over | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 15

    Brendan Schaub breaks down one of the biggest debates in MMA today: Alex Pereira's future at heavyweight. After discussing Pereira's recent performances, Schaub explains why he believes the former UFC champion shouldn't chase a heavyweight title and why dropping weight could be the smarter move. The episode also covers Jake Paul's future after his knockout loss, Sean Strickland's rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev, Scott Coker's new promotion, UFC matchmaking, rising contenders, and much more from another Big Brown Breakdown live show. What do you think? Should Alex Pereira continue chasing heavyweight gold, or return to the division where he looked unstoppable? Leave your thoughts in the comments! Fabletics - Shop now at https://fabletics.com/schaub to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select schaub when prompted to unlock this offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 9h ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 1d ago

    Anthony Smith UPDATE, UFC Serbia Fallout & PFL's Biggest Problem | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 523 LIVE

    On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan shares a major update on Anthony Smith after speaking with sources close to the situation, explaining why he believes many of the allegations have been exaggerated and why the focus should instead be on Smith's mental health and recovery. He also discusses Anthony Smith's wife's public statement, the legal situation surrounding the case, and why it's important not to rush to judgment before all the facts come out. Brendan also recaps UFC Serbia, reacts to PFL's latest event, discusses Usman Nurmagomedov's future and whether the UFC is his next destination, explains why he believes UFC fighter pay continues to be a major issue, breaks down Navajo Stirling's path toward a title shot, shares his thoughts on Jiri Prochazka vs. Paulo Costa, discusses Dana White's comments on Anthony Smith, covers the latest UFC matchmaking news, and answers questions from the live chat. If you enjoy UFC news, MMA analysis, fight breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussions from Big Brown Breakdown, make sure to subscribe for new episodes every week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. 4d ago

    Anthony Smith Fallout, UFC Picks & Can MVP Challenge the UFC? | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 14

    Brendan Schaub is back with another Big Brown Breakdown Live, covering the biggest MMA stories of the week. This episode dives into the Anthony Smith situation, UFC Fight Night predictions, the future of the MVP/PFL merger, Conor McGregor's injury, Michael Venom Page, Jake Paul, Sean Strickland, heavyweight MMA, and whether anyone can realistically challenge the UFC's dominance. Brendan also answers fan questions about upcoming fights, heavyweight wrestling, football, training, anxiety before competition, and much more during another Friday live stream. If you enjoy UFC news, MMA analysis, fight predictions, and live fan discussions, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. 5d ago

    Anthony Smith May Never Recover... Here's Why | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 522

    Anthony Smith is facing the biggest challenge of his career, and Brendan Schaub shares why this story hit him harder than most. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan reacts to the allegations surrounding Anthony Smith, explains why he believes the conversation goes far beyond MMA, and discusses the difficult transition many professional athletes face after retirement. He also talks about mental health, addiction, CTE, and why judging fighters without understanding what they've been through misses the bigger picture. Later in the show, Brendan breaks down the new MVP MMA partnership, reacts to Ronda Rousey's latest comments about Hunter Campbell, discusses Ian Machado Garry's recent interviews, previews this weekend's UFC card, gives his betting insights, and answers fan questions. If you enjoy UFC news, MMA breakdowns, fight analysis, and Brendan Schaub's honest takes, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Jul 28

    Schaub on Conor McGregor's Injury, Defends Strickland & UFC Heavyweight Chaos | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 13

    Conor McGregor's latest injury update has fans asking more questions than answers, and Brendan Schaub isn't convinced everything adds up. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan gives his honest reaction to Conor's knee injury, why the lack of swelling and rehabilitation footage raises questions, and what it could mean for a potential UFC return. Brendan also reacts to Sean Strickland's emotional interview with Sean Ryan, explaining why it completely changed the way many fans view the former UFC champion. Plus, he discusses Paddy Pimblett's rise, Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane, Darren Till's BKFC matchup, Ian Machado Garry, Dustin Poirier's sponsorship controversy, Arman Tsarukyan's future, UFC heavyweight matchmaking, and much more. If you love UFC news, MMA analysis, fighter breakdowns, and Brendan Schaub's unfiltered opinions, make sure to subscribe for every episode of Big Brown Breakdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Jul 27

    Brendan Schaub GOES OFF on Ian Machado Garry, UFC Champions & UFC 330 | Big Brown Breakdown Ep. 521

    Ian Machado Garry has become one of the most talked-about fighters in MMA, but according to Brendan Schaub, his biggest opponent might not be inside the Octagon. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan breaks down Garry's recent interviews ahead of his fight with Islam Makhachev, explaining why he believes Garry's public image and promotional strategy are hurting his career despite being one of the UFC's most talented contenders. He also discusses Garry's comments, the response from Garry's family, and why this fight could completely reshape the welterweight division. Brendan also reacts to UFC Abu Dhabi, gives his thoughts on the criticism surrounding the event, discusses Carlos Ulberg, Carlos "Enkh-Orgil" (Ankalaev discussion in transcript), Alex Pereira's heavyweight plans, Brandon Royval's claims about social media influencing UFC card placement, Herb Dean's recent criticism, Dillon Danis vs. Mike Perry, and why today's UFC champions simply aren't fighting often enough. If you enjoy UFC news, MMA analysis, fight breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussions from Big Brown Breakdown, make sure to subscribe for new episodes every week. Hims - Ready to reach your goals? Visit http://hims.com/brown to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jul 21

    Tommy McMillan Is UFC's NEXT STAR? McGregor, MrBeast, Islam | Big Brown Breakdown LIVE CHAT Ep. 12

    Tommy McMillan continues to build serious momentum, and Brendan Schaub explains why the UFC needs to be patient instead of rushing one of its most exciting young prospects. On this episode of Big Brown Breakdown, Brendan answers questions from the live chat covering Tommy McMillan's future, Conor McGregor's comeback timeline, Islam Makhachev's path at welterweight, Bo Nickal vs Khamzat Chimaev, Paddy Pimblett, Charles Oliveira, Sean O'Malley, UFC matchmaking, Ryan Clark's ESPN exit, MrBeast, and much more. Brendan also gives advice to young fighters, discusses referee controversies, reacts to UFC rumors, shares stories from his own fighting career, and explains why proper fighter development matters more than chasing hype. If you enjoy weekly UFC analysis, MMA breakdowns, fan Q&A episodes, and behind-the-scenes fight talk, be sure to subscribe and join us every week. 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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The Big Brown Breakdown explores the intersection of combat sports and life in and outside the sport. Through the eyes of former fighter, comedian, and host Brendan Schaub, the show is an entertaining mix of truth, comedy, and rawness. Brendan is joined by some of the sport's biggest names and entertainers each week. Episodes include weekly insights into the sport. The show consists of deep dives with fighters during Food Truck Diaries, Friday Night Flashbacks, and Calabasas Fight Companion episodes, with a roundtable of co-hosts joining the Schaub show. Formerly Below the Belt, the Schaub show brings you inside the world of professional fighting.

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  • Creator
    Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    658
  • Rating
    Explicit
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