Wrestling Podcasts 2024

[AndyUK]

I can separate the wrestler from his politics so I don't care too much.

I do find it funny how Kane was considered one of the most intelligent people in the business by his peers though. Says a lot.  

Edited October 19, 2024 by AndyUK

[Chili]

32 minutes ago, AndyUK said:

I can separate the wrestler from his politics so I don't care too much.

I do find it funny how Kane was considered one of the most intelligent people in the business by his peers though. Says a lot.  

I'm genuinely not sure if prior to Undertaker and Kane being politically stupid that I've ever seen anyone justify watching a wrestler over their politics or the reverse, I think because they're all lunatics twatting about in their skivvies, I've never considered their politics to put me off wrestling.

Always wonder if like we all point out Taker being a dodgy t-shirt wearing shit and being a dickhead, do people on the other side of the spectrum grumble at Punk or hate his work being pro-trans rights and pro-palestine very openly. Same for Sami.

Edited October 19, 2024 by Chili

[IronSheik]

5 hours ago, AndyUK said:

 

I do find it funny how Kane was considered one of the most intelligent people in the business by his peers though. Says a lot.  

As someone said on here years ago, literally reading 'a book' whilst on the road leads to a wrestler being described as intelligent. 

Pretty sure skuddy mags qualified as books too.

[davertfnewman]

Raven rode out a claim of reading seven books a week... comic books.

[tiger_rick]

On 10/19/2024 at 11:54 AM, Chili said:

I'm genuinely not sure if prior to Undertaker and Kane being politically stupid that I've ever seen anyone justify watching a wrestler over their politics or the reverse, I think because they're all lunatics twatting about in their skivvies, I've never considered their politics to put me off wrestling.

In some ways it was irrelevant because no one was bringing him back and giving anyone the moral dilemma but I think the Warrior predates them in publicising horrendous views that would have made him someone no decent person could enjoy.

I have some fond memories of him as a character, including my favourite ever match, that I can separate due to my childhood nostalgia but I couldn't ever have enjoyed his work after his real opinions made their way into my mind.

Taker is someone who I have retrospectively soured on for years since he outed himself as a dogshit human being. Being completely honest, even without his views, there is plenty about his wrestling persona to start the process anyway. His early 2000s reign of terror, his sham "lockerroom leader" stuff and the fact that save for some brilliant, nostalgic angles and matches, about 80% of his career was rubbish angles, dreadful matches and pissing about with Kane.

I'm sure you're probably right about them all being lunatics but while some have the good sense not to out themselves as such, I'll happily judge the twats who do and not enjoy them anywhere near as much.

Edited October 21, 2024 by tiger_rick

[IronSheik]

I'm absolutely loving Stevie Richards' YouTube podcasts. Knowledgeable, honest, humourous and heartfelt. Fun formats etc. Love the watch alongs. 

[The King Of Swing]

Richards, Wrestling With Wregret and Wrestle Me are the only ones I really bother with now.

Everything else is just too fucking miserable, tbh.

[SaitoRyo]

Cafe de Rene returned last night with Teddy Hart as the guest. The podcast had initially ended after Rene fell out with the old co-host James and he decided to stop doing it, but has (predictably) brought it back. 

Rene is clearly on something here, which is pretty sad considering his history with addiction. I hope he gets the help he needs. 

Anyway, I don't know how many people will necessarily want to watch a podcast/livestream with an out-of-it Dupree and Teddy, but here it is. A bit of a trainwreck, and I expect it'll be pulled from YouTube when Rene realises how bad it is. 

 

[Merzbow]

I'm not too surprised he and James fell out, I can say a lot about what I dislike about him as a host but it seems like he was pretty much in the right here? He seemingly put in a lot of work and at horrible hours too and wasn't really paid for it.

But yeah that's not even watchable as a car crash, I didn't even make it until alleged murderer Teddy came on as it was just so sad seeing Rene so out of it from the start.

[SaitoRyo]

4 minutes ago, Merzbow said:

I'm not too surprised he and James fell out, I can say a lot about what I dislike about him as a host but it seems like he was pretty much in the right here? He seemingly put in a lot of work and at horrible hours too and wasn't really paid for it.

But yeah that's not even watchable as a car crash, I didn't even make it until alleged murderer Teddy came on as it was just so sad seeing Rene so out of it from the start.

I hate to speak like this, but James really came across as a 'mark' for the business and was just happy to talk to wrestlers. I think Rene exploited that by having him do all of the work for little (or no) money. He also talked down to James a lot and was really condescending during 'happier' times, so I'm not really surprised it went south. 

But yeah, sad to see Dupree so clearly messed up on something. He's an odd duck in general, but I hope he gets a handle on things. 

[TibBo]

Video looks like it is gone already.

On a brighter note, it's WrestleMe-Mas! 

[SuperBacon]

Benno (can never remember his username on here) and Michael Hamflett (who I'm told was @NEWM on here) have a new podcast focusing just on In Your House.

 

[wandshogun09]

Yeah listened to that earlier and was just coming in to mention it. Really enjoyed the first episode and, like New Gen, it covers a period when my fandom was at its peak even if audiences and viewers were disappearing at the time. Looking forward to keeping up with the podcast. 

First ep here…

 

[King Mal the Glorious]

Dupree realised he's fucked up, is getting help.

[tiger_rick]

18 hours ago, SuperBacon said:

Benno (can never remember his username on here) and Michael Hamflett (who I'm told was @NEWM on here) have a new podcast focusing just on In Your House.

 

Thanks very much for sharing this. Listened to the "housekeeping" episode and cannot wait to get in to episode 1 proper. Much appreciate the heads up!