Overview of Fan Favorite Episode 735: Journalist Beef
This episode is a long, loose, and very unfiltered comedy-and-MMA conversation centered on a brewing feud with an MMA journalist, but it quickly spills into a wide range of topics: old-school fight stories, UFC and boxing politics, celebrity hairlines, COVID-era distrust, conspiracy-adjacent history talk, and a lot of absurd riffing between the hosts. The tone is playful and antagonistic in the classic Thiccc Boy Studios style, with lots of teasing, inside jokes, and sports-world anecdotes.
Journalist Beef and “Keeping the Same Energy”
A big chunk of the episode is spent joking about a journalist who has apparently been talking about the hosts publicly.
What they say about the feud
- The hosts insist they don’t actually have a real beef, but keep escalating the bit.
- They mock the idea that the journalist is a big deal, calling him “the Ellen of MMA” and implying he’s difficult to work with.
- They joke that he’s “banned from Vegas,” and riff on the idea of confronting him face-to-face.
- A recurring theme is that if people are going to talk tough online, they should “keep the same energy” in person.
Underlying point
- Even while joking, the hosts argue that public feuds and callouts are usually performative.
- They stress that they prefer to avoid piling on people who aren’t present to defend themselves.
Fighting Talk, Training Stories, and Old-School MMA Memories
The conversation frequently shifts into fight anecdotes and technical MMA talk.
Notable fight stories and names mentioned
- Rogan: praised as a fierce, competitive, highly capable athlete with surprising skills beyond comedy.
- Todd Duffy: described as an absolute freak of nature in training and possibly a world-title-level talent if not for health issues.
- Tyron Woodley / Tyron Spong: used as examples of elite athletes who can create real problems in sparring.
- Cory Sandhagen / Petr Yan: discussed as a stylistic matchup where Sandhagen’s movement and details could trouble Yan.
- Khabib / Dagestani grappling: referenced as an example of a style that can overwhelm people who haven’t seen it before.
- Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather: held up as examples of high-level discipline, preparation, and strategic brilliance.
Main takeaways on fighting
- Real elite fighters are often ahead of everyone else mentally and technically.
- A lot of “talking tough” disappears once people are face-to-face with serious athletes.
- The hosts repeatedly emphasize that experience, timing, and style matter as much as raw power.
Comedy, Ego, and Aging
A lot of the episode is also just the hosts bouncing off each other about their bodies, age, and vanity.
Topics they riff on
- Steroids / aging / physique
- Hairlines and grays
- Botox and fillers
- Trying to look younger vs. accepting age
- Poking, flexing, and “peacocking” on camera
Repeated joke themes
- One host jokes about trying to look shredded or dangerous.
- They discuss how women tend to like gray hair and “salt and pepper” looks.
- They clown on each other’s physiques while also praising each other’s toughness.
Social Media, Business, and Why They Stay Offline
The hosts contrast their old-school mindset with the chaos of online culture.
Main points
- Social media is described as addictive, noisy, and distracting.
- They prefer focusing on:
- making comedy
- touring
- building businesses
- raising kids
- They argue that staying off social media helps avoid pointless conflict and mental clutter.
Current Events and Media Commentary
The episode also touches on several current and culture-war topics.
Dave Chappelle and cancel culture
- They discuss backlash around Chappelle’s special and criticism from trans activists and media commentators.
- Their view is that comedy should be allowed to push into controversial territory.
- They argue that trying to please everyone makes for weak, forgettable comedy.
News and distrust
- They complain that modern news is designed to scare or outrage people.
- There’s skepticism toward media narratives, government oversight, and COVID-era mandates.
- They cite proof-of-vaccination rules as an example of creeping surveillance.
Boxing and promotion
- Bob Arum is discussed after a clip where he snaps at a reporter at a press conference.
- They also talk about how promoters, journalists, and power players in combat sports often get hated by everyone.
Oddly Specific Side Topics
As usual, the conversation goes in a lot of directions.
Other stories mentioned
- Psychic scam: a man allegedly paid thousands to “lift a curse.”
- Zodiac Killer: they discuss a claimed new theory on the killer’s identity.
- Mafia documentary / anti-mafia corruption in Italy: a journalist exposing organized crime and the corruption around it.
- TikTok “devious licks” trend: kids vandalizing schools and even slapping teachers for clout.
- OnlyFans / Twitch economics: they joke about how creators monetize attention, subscriptions, and pay-per-view content.
- Carvana / Progressive / O’Reilly / QVC / Chime / Eyeglass World ads: spread throughout the episode, as usual.
Tone and Style
The vibe
- Fast, chaotic, and heavily improvised
- Lots of teasing, interrupting, and inside jokes
- Half podcast, half fight-camp hangout, half comedy riff session
What stands out
- The chemistry is built on mock aggression and real familiarity.
- They are at their best when they’re mixing:
- MMA insider knowledge
- absurd humor
- personal history
- cultural commentary
Bottom Line
This episode is mostly a comedic rant session built around a journalist feud, but it expands into a broader hangout about fighting, media, aging, and how little they trust mainstream narratives. If you like MMA talk mixed with irreverent comedy and spontaneous detours, this is very much in the show’s wheelhouse.