JRE MMA Show #43 with Brendan Schaub
NaN minutesEpisode #43
Joe is joined by Brendan Schaub to preview UFC #229 and some more future fights.
Watch the full episode of JRE MMA Show #43 with Brendan Schaub.
Episode Timestamps
Main Event Rumors at Madison Square Garden
- Speculation about John Jones and Gustafson as the main event
- Confusion and delay in announcing the main event
- Thoughts on potentially not overshadowing other fights like Connor-Cabeep
Gagard Musasi's Dominance and Move to Bellator
- Discussion on Gagard Musasi's success and skills
- Comparison with other fighters like Rory and Robert Ruttiger
- Impact of Gagard Musasi's move to Bellator and UFC's decision
Tom Hardy in Venom: The Evil Alien Merged with His Body
- Discussion about Tom Hardy playing Venom, an evil Spider-Man like alien
- Comparison between multiple Spider-Man movies and characters like Toby McGuire
- Mention of Donald Glover potentially being the voice in the Spider-Verse cartoon
Chris Pratt: From Comedian Actor to Dinosaur Wrangler
- Conversation about Chris Pratt's journey from comedy to action hero roles
- Mention of him being a wrestler in high school and college
- Details on Chris Pratt raising animals on a farm with humane treatment
Disneyland and Chicago Food Adventures
- Discussion about the temptations of food at Disneyland and Chicago, specifically mentioning churros, turkey legs, and deep dish pizza.
- Highlight on the struggle of dieting while visiting amusement parks and food-centric cities like Chicago.
- Personal experiences shared regarding the indulgence in culinary delights while ignoring diet concerns.
Exploring Cultural Dynamics and Racism
- Insightful conversation on global ancestry and skin adaptation, linking racism to outdated biological perceptions.
- Discussion on the diversity of cities like Toronto compared to less diverse regions like Portland and Seattle.
- Examining racism as a counterproductive and foolish mindset in modern society, calling for mutual respect and understanding among all races.
Discussion on Louis C.K. and Public Outrage
- People tend to target and criticize individuals, especially those who are famous.
- Louis C.K. faced significant backlash for his inappropriate behavior of asking women to watch him masturbate.
- Despite his actions being creepy and wrong, there is a conversation around redemption and forgiveness for his mistakes.
Contrasting Scandals: Bill Cosby vs. Louis C.K.
- Comparison between the scandals of Bill Cosby and Louis C.K. and how the public perceives them differently.
- Discusses the importance of redemption and forgiveness for those who have made mistakes, excluding extreme cases like rape or murder.
- Touches on the concept of varying levels of crimes committed by public figures and reflects on the capacity of human beings for good and bad actions.
Bert Gretchen's Special Screening
- Comedian Bert Gretchen had a special screening with family and friends
- Unlike casual viewing, Bert arranged a formal screening for his special
- Agents, managers, and family were present at the exclusive screening event
Joe Biden Night at Stitches Comedy Store
- Reference to 'Joe Biden Night' at the comedy store with comedians doing impressions
- Reenactment of historical event involving Joe Biden and speech plagiarism scandal
- Discussion on the unique aspects and dynamics of comedy performances and special screenings
Fight Analysis: Connor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
- Connor's footwork and punching to land on Khabib considered
- Discussion on Khabib's potential retirement post the fight
- Emphasis on the legacy aspect of the fight for both fighters
Battle at UFC: Psychological Game of Connor vs Tactical Challenges of Khabib
- Deeper analysis of Khabib's challenges against Connor
- Insight into Khabib's emotions towards the fight
- Speculation on potential outcomes of the fight and its impact
Khabib's Dominant Performance and Tough Fights
- Discusses Khabib's dominant performance against Michael Johnson
- Highlights Khabib's resilience during the fight with Johnson and his wrestling skills
- Mentions Pat Healy as a tough opponent for Khabib
Barbosa Fight and Controversy around John Jones
- Analysis of Khabib's fight against Barbosa
- Mentions Al Iaquinta as an intriguing last-minute contender for Khabib
- Explores the controversy and speculation surrounding John Jones and the issue of 'snitching' in the UFC
DC's Belt Controversy and Jones' Potential Fight - The Microdosing Speculations
- Speculation about fighter microdosing to evade detection
- Controversy surrounding DC's belts being stripped in favor of a potential John Jones fight
- Impacts on unresolved Gustafson and John Jones situation
UFC's Historic Showdown: McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov - The Changing Landscape of MMA
- Hype surrounding the epic showdown between McGregor and Nurmagomedov
- Recognition of McGregor's impact on the sport and celebrity status
- Comparing McGregor's approach with Ronda Rousey's career challenges
Ultimate Fighting Championship Drama: Nate, Dustin, and 165 World Title
- Nate Diaz and Dustin Porter could headline at 165 world title event
- Speculations about John Jones being considered as the main event
- Discussion on the possibility of a trilogy between DC and Jon Jones
DC's Dilemma and Potential Legacy Fight
- Debate over DC fighting strategically at heavyweight
- The possibility of John Jones vs. Stipe at heavyweight
- Conor McGregor's potential biggest fight against GSP or Anderson Silva
Cesar U Banks and Valentino Chivchenko Discussion
- Porre versus Nate Diaz for a 165 pound title.
- Discussion about Cesar U Banks, an unknown figure in the UFC.
- Valentino Chivchenko's potential fight and moving issues.
Excitement and Controversy at Matt Square Garden
- Brett Acomodo's insights and reliability.
- Valentino Chivchenko's situation and potential match.
- Humorous moments including references to Britney Spears and Christopher Castano.
Ray Borg's Medical Bills Support
- Ray Borg's son in need of medical help for surgeries
- Brendan Schaub offers to cover Ray Borg's medical bills
- Schaub organizes comedy shows in Utah to raise funds
Fatherhood & Vulnerability
- Discussion on parenthood and vulnerability
- Brendan Schaub and host share experiences as fathers
- Importance of embracing fatherhood transition and love for children
Fertility Doctor Fathered 600 Children with Own Sperm
- Indiana fertility doctor used own sperm for clinic around 50 times
- Fathered 600 children at own fertility clinic
- Revealed shocking practice of repeatedly using his own sperm
Doctor's Wig and Fertility Scandals
- Another doctor used own sperm to father 11 kids
- Discussion on questionable wig sported by the doctor
- Conversation about shaving head and hair-related experiences
Regenerative Medicine in Sports: Dr. Neil Reardon and TJ Dilleshaw
- Discussion about regenerative treatments like stem cells and exosomes
- Comparison of treatments in America versus Panama by Dr. Neil Reardon
- Notable figures like TJ Dilleshaw and Mel Gibson benefiting from regenerative therapies
Overcoming Injuries with Regenikine: Insights from Brian Callen
- Brian Callen sharing his experience with Regenikine for neck and rotator cuff injuries
- Mention of professional athletes like Kobe Bryant and Peyton Manning opting for Regenikine
- Emphasis on work ethic in comedy and evolution of material through performances
Hamilton at Broadway: A Night to Remember
- Attending Hamilton show in New York solo
- Overwhelmed by the length of the performance
- Left during intermission due to boredom
Theatrical Experiences: Cats and Musicals
- Discussion about watching Annie at Hollywood Bowl
- Impression of attending Hamilton and leaving early
- Opinion on the musical Cats and theater experiences
Brendan Shaw Discusses Radio Show and Personalities
- Brendan Shaw talks about his experience with big sport FM radio stations
- Explains his preference for discussing comedy and life rather than sports
- Shares instances where he didn't vibe with radio DJs, impacting his interviews
Breakup of Pro Gamer and Mexican Weather Personality
- Discussion on the breakup of a pro gamer and a Mexican weather personality
- Speculations on the reasons for the breakup
- Humorous banter on the personalities and relationships