Episode #768
Ian McCall, Brendan Schaub & Bryan Callen
Books mentioned
On Writing
Mentioned by Ian McCall, Brendan Schaub & Bryan Callen · at 02:33:41
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Cujo
Mentioned by Ian McCall, Brendan Schaub & Bryan Callen · at 02:36:16
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Ian McCall, Brendan Schaub, and Bryan Callen join the podcast to analyze UFC 196, with particular attention to Conor McGregor versus Nate Diaz, along with other matchups, fighter preparation, and promotion issues. They also discuss performance-enhancing drugs, combat-sports safety, nutrition and health practices, cultural and political topics, and the broader social impact of MMA.
What they talked about
- UFC 196 preview and fight breakdowns
- Conor McGregor's cultural impact on Ireland
- Bodybuilding and steroid use in sports
- Physical effects of training and brain damage in fighters
- Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier rivalry
- Diet and weight cutting in MMA
- Hollywood casting and body stereotypes
- Cryotherapy for health and recovery
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