Fan Favorite Episode 267 Will Sasso

Summary of Fan Favorite Episode 267 Will Sasso

by Thiccc Boy Studios | PodcastOne

1h 43m•June 7, 2026
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Overview of Fan Favorite Episode 267: Will Sasso

This episode is a loose, fast-moving comedy hangout between Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and guest Will Sasso. The conversation jumps from backstage comedy-club stories and celebrity impressions to MMA hypotheticals, news/current events, and absurd improvised bits. The tone is mostly playful and confrontational in a friendly way, with a lot of riffing, teasing, and recurring inside jokes.

Main Topics Discussed

Will Sasso’s arrival and the show’s opening banter

  • The hosts joke about Will being late, bringing a giant water jug, and generally being a chaotic guest.
  • Chin is teased for being sick and exhausted from road life.
  • The episode quickly settles into the usual Fighter and the Kid style: roasting each other, interrupting, and turning everything into a bit.

Tennis, grunting, and absurd sports commentary

  • Brendan starts with a “quiz” based on a weird sound, which turns into a discussion of the French Open.
  • The hosts joke about women’s tennis players making too much noise during rallies.
  • They compare grunting in tennis to sex sounds and to Rafael Nadal’s style, with the bit escalating into exaggerated mock outrage.

Comedy Store stories, fundraisers, and the comedy scene

  • They discuss a poorly attended Tuesday-night fundraiser for their friend Dave.
  • The conversation moves into the Comedy Store, which is described as packed every night and full of high-energy comics and industry people.
  • They mention sets and appearances from:
    • Bert Kreischer
    • Tom Segura
    • Russell Peters
    • Eddie Bravo
    • Justin Wren/“Justin Argent” references in the green room context
  • Will and the hosts trade stories about backstage interactions, including playful wrestling and ball-busting with Russell Peters.

Jim Carrey, Mitzi Shore, and the Comedy Store’s history

  • A long section focuses on Jim Carrey’s standup history and his Howard Stern interview.
  • They praise Carrey as one of the greatest performers and impressionists ever.
  • Mitzi Shore is discussed as a major force in shaping the Comedy Store and helping comics develop their acts.
  • They describe how the old Comedy Store system worked: showcases, being “passed,” the Belly Room, and eventually getting into the Original Room.

Carlos Mencia, Joe Rogan, and joke stealing

  • The discussion turns to the infamous Carlos Mencia controversy and Joe Rogan confronting him onstage.
  • They talk about:
    • allegations of joke stealing
    • Joe’s ban from the Comedy Store at the time
    • industry politics and who stood by Rogan
  • Brendan and Bryan frame it as a complicated mix of ethics, loyalty, and the brutal reality of comedy politics.
  • They also note that Mencia continued touring and that the scandal had a lasting effect on his career.

Social media, outrage culture, and the news

  • The hosts debate how modern media and social platforms amplify scandal and negativity.
  • They compare old television news cycles to today’s constant stream of outrage.
  • Alex Jones is mentioned, along with Megyn Kelly’s interview with him and the backlash over his Sandy Hook denial.
  • They argue that the internet allows people to keep paying a social price forever, even after the initial controversy.

Current events and fight news

  • They talk about the shooting involving Congressman Steve Scalise and another UPS workplace shooting.
  • The conversation shifts to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight:
    • the Nevada commission approval
    • the size of the money involved
    • uncertainty about whether it would actually happen on the rumored date
  • They also briefly discuss a boxer, Daniel Franco, who was left in a medically induced coma after a knockout.

Will Sasso’s Bigger Comedy Bits

The “dog and bear” / fighting hypotheticals

  • A huge portion of the episode becomes an extended improvised fight scenario involving:
    • Will Sasso
    • Brian Callen
    • CM Punk
  • The running joke is that Will is a giant, terrifying “polar bear” type, while Brian is the emotional, strategic one.
  • They imagine being trapped in a giant bowl or fishbowl for a fight, with the UFC turning it into a bizarre spectacle.
  • The bit becomes increasingly elaborate, including cereal metaphors, oil, syrup, and being trapped at the bottom of the bowl.

Will’s “no one talks to me like that” persona

  • Will performs an exaggerated tough-guy act, threatening to “fold” people, toss them off buildings, and crush opponents.
  • Brendan and Brian keep escalating the joke by calling him a giant, sweaty, dangerous monster who is somehow also gentle and friendly on set.

Will on set with Christina Hendricks and Sienna Miller

  • Will talks about filming a movie called The Burning Woman with Christina Hendricks and Sienna Miller.
  • The hosts repeatedly joke about how attractive the actresses are and how impossible it must be for Will to stay focused.
  • Will insists he was just being professional and friendly, but the bit becomes a mock debate about whether he is secretly nervous around beautiful women.

Australia stories: kangaroos and wombats

  • Will shares a story from Australia, including petting a kangaroo and seeing wombats.
  • The hosts riff on the absurdity of the video, the animal’s pouch, and whether the animals could be eaten.
  • The kangaroo/wombat material turns into another run of animal and wilderness jokes.

Notable Running Themes

  • Male ego and status games: almost every story becomes a competition about toughness, confidence, and who would win in a fight.
  • Comedy as tribal culture: the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, and old-school comics are treated like a sacred ecosystem.
  • Improvised absurdity: the episode works largely because the hosts can turn any topic into a surreal bit.
  • Friendship through roasting: the insults are constant, but the vibe is clearly affectionate and familiar.

Takeaways

  • This is a classic Fighter and the Kid episode: messy, long, and heavily improvised, but packed with comedy-industry stories and recurring bits.
  • The strongest non-comedy takeaways are:
    • the history and politics of the Comedy Store
    • the Carlos Mencia/Joe Rogan joke-stealing controversy
    • commentary on outrage culture and media amplification
  • Will Sasso is the perfect guest for this format because he can keep up with the chaos and push the bit even further.

Sponsor/Ad Segments

The transcript includes multiple ad reads woven into the episode, including:

  • Lowe’s
  • Chime
  • Progressive
  • Smile Generation
  • 5-Hour Energy
  • Carvana

These are mostly separate from the conversation and interrupt the flow at several points.