Overview of Fan Favorite Episode 238: Will Sasso
This episode of The Fighter and The Kid is a mostly freewheeling, very comedic hangout with Will Sasso that ranges from absurd political satire and impersonations to diet talk, current events, and UFC breakdowns. A large portion of the conversation is built around improvised bits—especially fake Trump/White House stories, Kellyanne Conway jokes, and over-the-top celebrity impressions—while the more grounded sections touch on podcasting, weight loss, social media, and upcoming fights.
Key Topics Discussed
Podcasting, business, and promotions
- Brian and Will talk about the growth of their shows, especially The 10-Minute Podcast and the new separation of the Big Brown Breakdown into its own channel.
- They plug live shows and upcoming appearances, including:
- Brian’s stand-up dates in Boston and Pasadena
- The announced Big Brown Breakdown Live show in La Jolla
- There’s a lot of joking about the chaos of producing podcasts and how Brendan Schaub’s business-minded approach has expanded the studio setup.
Political satire and fake White House stories
- A major running bit is Will pretending to be deeply involved in the Trump administration:
- He claims to have written part of Trump’s speech
- He jokes about Steve Bannon, Kellyanne Conway, and secret “deep state” activity
- The comedy leans into ridiculous fake disclosures, including:
- Kellyanne Conway sitting on his face
- Using Marine One to “roll with bears”
- A “fuck barn” joke about the White House
- The segment is intentionally outrageous and functions as a long-form satire of politics and media coverage.
Weight, food, and health
- The hosts spend a lot of time on body weight, diet, and exercise.
- Will jokes about being around 206 pounds while Brendan and Brian challenge the number.
- They discuss:
- Emotional eating
- Cutting out red meat and chicken
- Pescatarian dieting
- Cardio vs. lifting heavy weights
- Obsessing over cheese, butter, avocado, and salty foods
- There’s also a funny ad-read / riff on meal shakes and weight-loss products, with “Health Code” promoted as a filling, science-backed option.
Social media and online life
- Will talks about making a short film, Follow Me, about social media addiction.
- They discuss how phones and Instagram pull people into endless scrolling and how the app can become a window into people you no longer really know.
Current events and culture
The episode briefly touches on a few news items:
- Subway chicken being described as only partially real chicken in a TV study
- A shark taking a dog on a beach in Australia
- Amar’e Stoudemire making homophobic comments
- ESPN’s Doug Adler being criticized for saying “gorilla effect” during a Venus Williams match
- The hosts push back on careless language while also discussing how much more dangerous anti-gay prejudice used to be
Fight Talk and MMA Preview
Woodley vs. Thompson
- The hosts preview Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.
- Brian’s take:
- Woodley should lean into wrestling and control the fight
- Thompson’s ability to adapt and his striking make him dangerous
- The overall read is that Woodley’s safest path is pressure, wrestling, and not getting drawn into Thompson’s preferred striking range.
Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson
- This gets the most serious fight analysis in the episode.
- They agree it’s one of the best lightweight fights ever booked.
- Main points:
- Khabib is a relentless grappler who controls rounds
- Ferguson is unpredictable, durable, and dangerous everywhere
- Ferguson likely needs a finish to win
- Khabib is favored to win by decision if he can impose his wrestling
- The conversation ends with a lot of back-and-forth over whether Khabib’s pressure can hold up for five rounds against Ferguson’s chaos and cardio.
Notable Running Gags and Impersonations
The impersonation-heavy middle of the episode
A huge chunk of the show is basically a live comedy sketch session, including:
- Donald Trump
- Steve Bannon
- Kellyanne Conway
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dracula
- Hulk Hogan as Dracula
- Ray Romano as Dracula
- Kermit the Frog
- Clint Eastwood
- Russian/KGB-style voices
- Stone Cold Steve Austin impressions
Recurring comedy bits
- “Fight Club” style intros and wrestler-style commentary
- Overblown masculinity jokes
- Constant references to water bottles, burping, and stomach issues
- “Steamroller” and “slug” fighting analogies
- Polar bear and walrus hunting jokes from Will’s time filming in Nunavut
Takeaways
- The episode is more about chemistry and comedy than structure.
- Will Sasso drives the show with character work, absurd storytelling, and improvisation.
- The most substantive discussion comes when the hosts briefly shift into:
- current events
- social attitudes toward LGBTQ people
- UFC fight strategy
- If you want the essence of the episode: it’s a long, chaotic, very funny hang with a few real topics woven between extended bits.