FULL SEND PODCAST: NELK Boys Internal | Ep. 167

Date: September 19, 2025
Host: Shots Podcast Network
Guests: Kyle Forgeard, Steiny, Salim

Overview

This episode dives deep into the recent altercation and ongoing tension within the NELK Boys, specifically between Kyle and Bob. The hosts forgo their usual antics to address the much-rumored fight, providing raw, unfiltered accounts of what went down, their thoughts on the fallout, and what might come next—including talk of a potential pay-per-view grudge match. The group also drifts into discussions about sports rivalries, recent beefs in the fight world, viral culture, and the pervasiveness of AI. This episode is less about pranks and more about the emotional heartbeat and business nucleus of the NELK brand.

Main Topics & Discussion Points

1. The Kyle vs. Bob Altercation: Breaking Down the Drama

[00:56]-[10:49]

• Salim presses for details on the much-hyped fight: “People are telling me, yo, this happened. Kyle hit Bob this, this and that… I need to know.” (01:06)
• Backstory:
  • Bob was supposed to be on this very podcast but missed three first-class flights, then couldn’t get on a coach. Kyle and Steiny allege Bob is trying to manipulate the narrative online and dodge accountability for his behavior. (03:07)
• The Incident:
  • Setting: After a Morgan Wallen concert in Toronto, emotions flare. Bob, allegedly intoxicated and in a bad mood, gets into a shouting match in the hotel hallway.
  • Steiny recalls, “I put my hand on him, and I was like, yo, bro, just go down to the room for the night. And then he looked at me and said, I will kill you.” (05:18)
  • Bob shoves Steiny, prompting Kyle to start swinging: “I just socked him one time. Like, yeah, that’s it. Like, I like him too. But dude, even what he did to me... when he just lies and runs his mouth too, it’s like, stop lying.” (10:08)
  • The guys clarify this was not a mutual fight but Kyle landing a single punch after escalating words and threats.
• Aftermath:
  • The internet is flooded with stories—some true, some exaggerated. Bob reportedly tries to downplay the incident on social but is, according to Kyle, apologetic and scheming for a deflection behind the scenes.
  • Quote: “He’s acting tough online and trying to defuse [it]… He added me in a group chat with a random movie director named Randall.” – Kyle (11:10)

2. Conflict Management & The Possibility of a NELK Boys Boxing Match

[11:33]-[19:14]

• Fight as Content:
  • The panel debates if this beef should evolve into an official, monetized fight.
  • Kyle: “I’ll handle all the business side of it too. I’ll make him rich. I’ll make him more relevant. Like, it’ll be a huge W for him no matter what.” (16:43)
  • Steiny worries the prospect could kill the friendship: “Those press conferences, they get—it could get pretty nasty.” (15:34)
• Match Analysis:
  • Audience assumes Kyle would prepare more seriously, but the group notes Bob has a size advantage.
  • Salim: “He don’t got cardio. He needed to get in there.” (19:10)
  • Stakes are high for reputations and pride given their shared audience and MMA fandom.
• The Real Beef Factor
  • Emphasis on authentic storylines and real rivalries being essential for compelling creator fights.

3. Upcoming Events: Hole-in-One Challenge, Brand Updates, and Travel Plans

[22:07]-[24:44]

• Announcing “Hole in One Challenge Part 2” live on October 1st, with stakes and redemption on the table for Salim and crew:
  • “We’re running back the Hole in One… gonna be live October 1st… putting a little twist on it… The first stream was so fun.” – Kyle (22:27)
• Teasing new international NELK videos: Africa trip, with China and Japan also in the pipeline.

4. Behind-the-Scenes on NELK Social Circle and Recent Experiences

[24:52]-[28:22]

• The hosts riff about personal relationships, lack of romantic entanglements, and the grind of content creation.
• New York Fashion Week: “We went out one night only, and wow, it was just absolute gorgeous girls… I didn’t even look at them.” (27:51-28:11)
• Kyle jokes about how even luxury watches (“the Drake watch”) can’t boost game among supermodels.

5. Culture Commentary & Social Media Moves

[30:28]-[34:59]

• LeBron & Drake Drama:
  • The group scrutinizes LeBron’s tepid answer re: Drake controversy, debating whether it was a calculated PR move.
  • “Don’t act like LeBron didn’t want to be asked that question. If LeBron didn’t want to be asked that question, it would absolutely not have been asked.” – Kyle (33:53)
  • Salim: “I feel like LeBron fake as hell for that, bro… if I was Drake, I’d never talk to LeBron.” (32:05)

6. Sports Rivalries and Trends in Modern Pro Sports

[36:10]-[37:26]

• Debate on greatest sports rivalries of all time: Lakers/Celtics, Yankees/Red Sox, Cleveland Warriors.
• Discussion on camaraderie among today’s athletes diminishing the edge and animus of classic rivalries.

7. AI & ChatGPT in Daily Life

[43:23]-[46:16]

• Steiny’s girlfriend is caught deep in conversation with ChatGPT, leading to reflections on AI’s growing role.
• Kyle describes treating ChatGPT with respect—“I don’t want to treat it like a slave… shit could turn on you any day.” (45:58)
• The hosts discuss its utility, creep factor, and potential for forming “relationships” with an AI.

8. Upcoming Fights & Combat Sports Scene

[46:16]-[48:52]

• Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis moved to Miami.
  • Kyle: “I like when Jake Paul does these fights… but the Hugo Chavez one, I didn’t even really like. But this one’s dope.” (47:47)
• Fight breakdown; they predict a close decision, narrowly for Jake due to size.
• Side chat: Tom Brady offered $75 million for a one-day flag football event.

9. Charlie Kirk Fallout & Political Divide

[39:54]-[43:22]

• Mention of Jimmy Kimmel’s firing and Charlie Kirk’s passing—which the crew says exposed how empathy is vanishing in modern culture.
• Kyle reflects, “He made it his mission every single day to go places and talk to people that had opposite viewpoints as him. Isn’t that what everything’s supposed to be about?” (41:43)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "He looked at me and said, 'I will kill you.' And I was like, what the f* you gonna do?"**
  —Steiny, on Bob in the hallway confrontation (05:18)
• "We gave him three opportunities to be here. So we booked him three different first class flights. He missed all three."
  —Kyle, on Bob bailing (03:07)
• "If I was offered millions of dollars to box or fight Bob, I would not be opposed to it."
  —Kyle (12:25)
• "I do feel bad hitting him because he's my friend too. But I mean, we talked about it the next day and we were cool."
  —Kyle (10:13)
• "He does not want to fight. No, he was posting that for… No, he's messaging me behind the scenes saying the opposite."
  —Kyle (12:47)
• "Bob, if I win, I think Bob like should finally have to go to rehab. That should be part of the deal."
  —Kyle (17:28)
• "I'm scared for where the world's heading, man."
  —Kyle, during discussion on polarization and Charlie Kirk (42:51)
• "ChatGPT smart. I told you too, right? ... It said, yeah, just go full send."
  —Kyle (44:32)
• "Those press conferences, they get—it could get pretty nasty."
  —Steiny (15:34)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Fight story begins: 00:56
• Breakdown of confrontation: 04:05
• Kyle’s solo punch & aftermath: 10:08
• Talk about a NELK boxing match: 12:25
• Upcoming Hole-in-One Challenge details: 22:07
• Fashion Week & lifestyle riffing: 27:10
• LeBron/Drake discussion: 30:28
• Sports rivalries debate: 36:10
• AI & ChatGPT discussion: 43:23
• Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis predictions: 46:16
• Charlie Kirk commentary: 39:54

Tone and Style

Raw, brash, and unfiltered—classic NELK. The conversation moves fast, features lots of playful antagonism, self-deprecation, and quick pivots from heated drama into self-mockery and wild speculation.

Conclusion

This episode gives fans exactly what they want: full transparency on the internal beef, a potential preview to an explosive NELK pay-per-view, and a peek behind the scenes at the interpersonal dynamics steering the collective. Injected with commentary on pop culture, AI, and sports, the show toes the line between shock value and genuine insight into loyalty, friendship, and business in the influencer era.