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Separated by the Salish Sea, connected by the real graps in B.C. Lifelong B.C. buds Aaron Schulze and Cory "Ace" Treloar are proud to bring to you, "Cup Check Wrestling"; a weekly wrestling podcast that aims to examine the wild, wild world of professional wrestling! With intelligent eyes and humourous hearts, Schulzie and Ace will breakdown the news and events of WWE and AEW, emphasize their local B.C. independent promotions and explore the numerous professional wrestling stories across Canada, the United States, Japan, Mexico and more!

Growing up a 90-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become the toughest fighter in the world, like Caine in his favorite 1970s TV series, Kung Fu. While in college, Matthew decided the time had come to pursue this quixotic dream before it was too late. Much to the dismay of his parents, he dropped out of Princeton to spend two years training with the legendary sect of monks who invented kung fu and Zen Buddhism.

There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. Slobberknocker is the story of how an Oklahoman farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams became "The Voice of Wrestling" to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world. Jim opens up about his life as an only child on a working farm, who became obsessed with professional wrestling having first seen it on his grandparents' TV.

When a mixed martial arts (MMA) gym moves in across the street from his office, Jonathan Gottschall sees a challenge and an opportunity. Pushing 40, out of shape, and disenchanted with his job as an adjunct English professor, part of him yearns to cross the street and join up. The other part is terrified.

Hosted by "The Modern Day Renaissance Man" and "The Last of the Old School" - Professional wrestler turned rockstar "Spiffy" Sean Styles. This podcast is largely based around wrestling, but no topics are off limits! Have something you want to talk about? Bring it to the show! The show is livestreamed and tries to be interactive with the viewers. Spiffy has over 50,000 social media followers across all platforms and will happily promote your appearance.Sean is also available to guest on your show - reach out to spiffysean@yahoo.comhttp://allmylinks.com/spiffyseanstyles

a podcast about profesional wrestling - the good, the bad, the ugly and the ridiculous all discussed with humour

Kayfabe Culture is a pop culture podcast hosted by Rory Bailey and Connor Franks, covering the worlds of professional wrestling, movies, TV shows, comics, video games and geek culture with humour, hot takes and zero filter.Blending kayfabe storytelling with real-world opinions, Kayfabe Culture is the go-to podcast for fans who love wrestling podcasts, pop culture podcasts, film reviews, comic book talk and nerd culture, all delivered with personality, banter and a healthy dose of sarcasm.If you’re into wrestling culture, pop culture commentary, funny podcasts, fandom debates and ...

Indie Spotlight is where I give my personal takes and views on independent wrestling shows, matches, and moments. No hype, no bias, just real talk about the indies.I want to make it clear that any shows, clips, or content using my voice or likeness that were posted without my permission were not created or approved by me. I did not orchestrate, manage, or authorize those uploads in any way.If you came across any of that content, I apologize for the confusion. This is my official show and my official platform.Going forward, all content from me will be posted directly by me under Indie ...

Most know Marvelous Marvin Hagler from his epic battles against Thomas Hearns and John Mugabi and his controversial split-decision loss to Sugar Ray Leonard. But it is his escape from riot-torn Newark in the late 1960s, the unbreakable bond he built with the Petronelli brothers, and his 1980 title fight against Britain's Alan Minter—with its deep racial animus—that captures the real story of Hagler.

One of the most dominant college wrestlers in history, Ben Askren became a folk hero during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, before going on to become a multiple time MMA champion and one of the sport's biggest stars. Here, in Funky, this record-breaking wrestler and polarizing UFC fighter shares how he came to dominate opponents while blazing a trail through competitors in unprecedented ways. Not blessed with natural athleticism, he revolutionized folkstyle wrestling by innovating his own technique, which earned him the famous nickname, "Funky."

"The Boss" Robert A. Tucker (and his many many guests) discuss the prior week's wrestling shows and news in the wacky zany world of Professional Wrestling. New episodes weekly on Thursdays!

Pro wrestler and political commentator Tyrus goes deep into his wild but triumphant life story, from his painfully dysfunctional upbringing to bodyguarding for Snoop Dogg, to becoming a wrestling icon and one of the most provocative on-air voices today.

Join television personality Renée Paquette every week for uncensored, unscripted, in-depth conversations!

Extreme physical effort, especially when coupled with risk and deprivation, has been known to produce strong effects in people. These range from "runner's high" or being "in the zone" to far more mystical experiences: visions, hallucinations, and superhuman performance. Bone Games is the story of Rob Schultheis' exploration of this strange terrain - the altered states of consciousness that can be an elusive product of extreme sports.

Since he burst onto the scene as George St. Pierre’s grappling coach in the late 2000’s, John Danaher has risen to be recognized as one of the foremost minds in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and competitive grappling. More than just a coach, Danaher has garnered a reputation as a philosopher of the art. His social media is read by hundreds of thousands, serving as daily inspiration for students around the world. Danaher is able to take the complex and often contradictory rules of jiu-jitsu and break them down into universal concepts.

AN INSPIRING MEMOIR FOR ANYONE WHO'S BEEN KNOCKED DOWN AND CAME UP SWINGING As a young girl growing up in Newberg, Oregon, Paige Sletten was all energy and full of potential. A natural athlete, Paige excelled at dancing, made the cheerleading squad earlier than most, and even had aspirations of...

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. From...

By creating WrestleMania, jumping into the pay-per-view field, and expanding across North America, Vince McMahon changed professional wrestling forever.

Fifty years after he coined the iconic phrase "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee", Drew "Bundini" Brown remains one of boxing's most mysterious and misunderstood figures. His impact on the sport and the culture at large is undeniable. Cornerman and confidant to two of the greatest fighters ever - Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali - Brown lived an extraordinary American life.

An entertaining and insightful history of martial arts and the role of the warrior, drawing on pop culture, philosophy, mythology, religion, and spirituality The urge to forge one’s character by fighting, in daily life as well as on the mat, appeals to something deep within us. More than a...