JRE MMA Show #36 with Brendan Schaub & Bryan Callen

Their fluoride debate shows how authoritative‑sounding sites can completely contradict each other. They stress using peer‑reviewed research and qualified science journalists instead of relying on wellness gurus or conspiratorial blogs.

Their Scientology discussion highlights that even obviously dubious systems can ‘work’ for adherents by providing purpose, structure, and tools for self‑improvement, a role that many ideologies and religions play.

They unpack cases of rhinos, giraffes, and elephants where controversial hunts funded anti‑poaching and habitat protection, and involved non‑breeding, dangerous old males that local wildlife agencies planned to cull anyway.

They argue that extreme cuts create unfair advantages and serious health risks, praising ONE FC’s hydration‑testing model and suggesting UFC should bump weight classes up to reflect fighters’ real physiological weights.

Stripping Colby Covington’s interim belt when he couldn’t fight on a specific timeline shows fighters that ‘interim champion’ status may not mean much, making them less willing to accept risky short‑notice fights for placeholder belts.