# Cruise Ship Virus & the Cecil Hotel Nightmare | TFATK Ep. 1188

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Podcast: [The Fighter & The Kid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fighter-the-kid-887133)
Published: 2026-05-12T09:00:00+00:00
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Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and Nick Simmons jump into another chaotic episode of The Fighter and The Kid, breaking down viral stories, weird internet drama, and comedy podcast madness. This episode gets into Brendan’s plasma exchange experience, the viral hantavirus cruise ship story, conspiracy theories around the outbreak, and why cruise ships already sound like a nightmare. The guys also talk about the Cecil Hotel, Richard Ramirez, the Elisa Lam case, haunted L.A. stories, and what it feels like walking through one of the creepiest hotels in America. They also react to a shocking airport runway incident, a tourist throwing rocks at a Hawaiian monk seal, viral fight videos, Nina Drama, Diego Pavia, Akash Singh leaving Flagrant, serial killer fan girls, bad sushi, and Bryan’s stories about old Venice, gangs, and L.A. changing over the years. The Fighter and The Kid brings comedy, viral news, true crime, UFC-adjacent stories, and ridiculous internet moments with Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk Paka - https://pakaapparel.com/ DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FIGHTER so you’re ready for the moment. That’s code FIGHTER. Turn five bucks into $100 in bonus bets instantly. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Zocdoc - Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://zocdoc.com/fighter to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. VanMan - Give your eyes the care they actually deserve. Go to http://vanman.shop/FIGHTER and use code FIGHTER for 15% off your first order. That's http://vanman.shop/FIGHTER and use code FIGHTER for 15% off y…

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