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Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 231: Night of Champions and The Summer of WrestlingThe guys have a roundtable, joined again by author and filmmaker Mike Messier, where they discuss the Night of Champions event and all the upcoming events in summer's packed wrestling calendar.
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2025-06-251h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 230: The Life and Legacy of Wilbur SnyderThe guys are joined by Richard Vicek and Steven Verrier authors of the book "Wilbur Snyder The World's Most Scientific Wrestler" to talk about the life and legacy of the wrestling legend and his impact still being enjoyed decades later.
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2025-06-1859 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 229: The Summer Ahead and Money in the BankThe guys talk about recent developments and news stories in the lead up to a massive summer for wrestling, and share their thoughts on the recent Money in the Bank event.
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2025-06-111h 07Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 228: Contracts and Independent ContractorsWith the recent news of R Truth leaving WWE the guys are joined by Mike Messier to discuss wrestling contracts and wrestlers statuses as independent contractors.
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2025-06-041h 09Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 227: Sabu's Final Match and Fan Q&AThe guys are again joined by filmmaker Mike Messier to discuss the controversy surrounding Sabu's last match, looking back on his legacy, and answering a few fan questions.
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2025-05-211h 08Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 226: Remembering Sabu and WWE BacklashThe guys are again joined by Mike Messier as they discuss some sports, remember the legendary Sabu, and look back at WWE Backlash.
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2025-05-1457 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 225: Ontario Wrestling w/ Jamie GreerThe guys sit down with Jamie Greer, author of "Killers, Butchers, Cry-Babys & Canadian Destroyers" to talk about the history of wrestling in Ontario, Canada.
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2025-05-0757 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 224: Jeff Bukantz "The Mighty Maccabee"The guys sit down with Jeff Bukantz an American fencing champion turned wrestler, who wrestled under a mask as Mighty Maccabee and promoted the legendary Grand Masters of Wrestling shows.
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2025-04-3059 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 223: WrestleMania 41The guys are joined by author, and filmmaker, Mike Messier for a discussion and review of WrestleMania 41.
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2025-04-231h 19Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 222: Territory Talk - Portland WrestlingThe guys are joined again by author Jim Phillips for another edition of Territory Talk. This week they discuss Pacific Northwest Wrestling from Portland whose seventy years of dominance produced some of the biggest stars wrestling has ever known.
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2025-04-161h 04Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 221: Territory Talk - NWA Hollywood / WWAThis week the guys are joined by author Jim Phillips for another edition of territory talk with this episode focused on NWA Hollywood and its decades long run as the dominant territory of California.
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2025-04-091h 01Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 220: Territory Payouts w/ Nikita BreznikovThe guys are joined by Nikita Breznikov as they look back on and discuss wrestler payouts from the 70s and 80s in the golden age of territory wrestling.
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2025-04-041h 00Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 219: The History of Heel and Face Turns w/ George SchireThe guys are joined once again by historian and author George Schire as he discusses the great heel and face turns throughout history and why so few of them work in today's wrestling.
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2025-03-261h 00Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 218: The Road to WrestleManiaThis week the guys are joined again by filmmaker Mike Messier as they look at the confirmed, and potential, matches and share their thoughts on the upcoming WrestleMania 41.
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2025-03-191h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 217: Kenny CasanovaThis week they guys are joined by New England Wrestling Hall of Famer and legendary wrestling biographer Kenny Casanova as he talks about his years in the business and how he ended up as a go to author for wrestlers wanting to tell their stories.
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2025-03-1256 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 216: Dark Side of the Ring Season 6The guys are joined by Mike Messier as they review and discuss the announced episode topics for season six of Vice TV's Dark Side of the Ring.
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2025-03-051h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 215: The Life and Legacy of Don CurtisThe guys sit down with Dotty Curtis as she talks about the life and legacy of her late husband, the Florida wrestling legend Don Curtis.
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2025-02-1953 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 214: The Life and Career of Bob BacklundThe guys are joined by Nikita Breznikov for a career retrospective on the All American wrestling legend Bob Backlund.
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2025-02-121h 03Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 213: The Road to WrestleMania w/ Mike MessierThe guys are joined by author, filmmaker, and wrestling commentator Mike Messier to review the Royal Rumble and discuss the potential matches and feuds on the road to WrestleMania.
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2025-02-051h 21Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 212: Royal Rumble 2025This week the guys discuss the upcoming Royal Rumble event giving their thoughts on the build, wrestlers involved, and their predictions for the official start of the road to WrestleMania.
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2025-01-2956 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 211: The Sinister Minister of FearThis week the guys talk with pro wrestling Hall of Famer The Sinister Minister of Fear as he talks his feud with Dick the Bruiser, his run in the territories, and his 2023 comeback.
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2025-01-231h 01Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 210: Bumps and Thumps w/Brian FergusonThis week the guys sit with Brian Ferguson, host of the "Bumps and Thumps Podcast" and author of the book 'Verne Gagne: Inside & Outside The Ropes'.
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2025-01-161h 00Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 209: The Life and Legacy of Wahoo McDanielThe guys sit down with longtime friend Karen McDaniel as she discusses the life, career, and legacy of her legendary former husband.
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2025-01-101h 07Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 208: Tag Team History w/ Nikita BreznikovThe guys sit down with Nikita Breznikov to talk about the history, life, and legacy of tag team wrestling.
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2025-01-0158 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 207: The 2024 Dan and Benny AwardsThe guys look back at 2024 and present the first annual Dan and Benny awards giving their thoughts on the best of across a plethora of wrestling categories.
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2024-12-1859 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 206: The History of Saturday Night's Main EventAfter its return from a multiyear hiatus, the guys look back at the the history and legacy of WWF Saturday Night's Main Event and discuss their favorite matches and moments from the past 39 years.
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2024-12-131h 07Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 205: George Schire Talks Storylines and HistoryThe guys welcome back wrestling author and historian George Schire as he talks about wrestling storylines throughout history and how the modern world has changed the idea of angle from the territory days.
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2024-12-041h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 204: WarGamesThe guys celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition of Survivor Series and give their predictions for the upcoming event Survivor Series: WarGames.
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2024-11-2758 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 203: Wrestling and the Law w/ Adam BirbrowerThis week the guys sit down with lawyer, and pro wrestling super fan, Adam Birbrower to talk wrestling and the law.
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2024-11-201h 15Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 202: Chuck CoatesThis week the guys sit down with former WCW, WWF, NWA and territory journeyman Chuck Coates who shares stories from his years in wrestling, victory over cancer, and time on the road.
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2024-11-151h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 201: Crown JewelIt is election night in America and the guys have voted to talk about wrestling as they review and discuss the Crown Jewel show and possible plans for Survivor Series.
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2024-11-0659 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 200: Tito SantanaArriba! For our 200th episode special Dan and Benny welcome WWF Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion Tito Santana for an interview about his legendary life and career. For decades Tito Santana stayed a fan favorite and shared the ringwith the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Greg Valentine, Nick Bockwinkel, The Undertaker and countless other legends as he was a major draw, and champion, nearly everywhere he went.
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2024-10-301h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 199.5: Sports TalkWith the 200th episode special being delayed one week, this week the guys host a special episode 199 1/2, where they talk about wrestling news, the World Series, Football, and all things sports and wrestling.
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2024-10-2458 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 199: The Life and Legacy of Gordon SolieThis week the guys sit down with Jonard Solie to talk about the life, career, and legacy of his golden voiced legendary father.
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2024-10-161h 06Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 198: What Do You Want to Talk About?Benny is off this week due to Hurricane Milton, so Dan talks with the live chat and shares his thoughts on WWE Bad Blood, AEW's new TV Deal, and the Mr. McMahon documentary.
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2024-10-0948 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 197: Bobby Blaze & Bill HardingThis week the guys welcome WCW and WWF veteran Bobby Blaze and Bill Harding, who as a fan beat the famous Sugar Hold Challenge over Bob Roop.
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2024-10-011h 11Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 196: Desiree PetersenThe guys welcome back former WWF Women's Tag Team Champion Desiree Petersen as she talks wrestling, training with Fabulous Moolah, and answers questions from the live chat.
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2024-09-251h 02Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 195: The Life and Legacy of The Wild SamoansThe guys are joined by wrestler and author Sal Corrente to look at the life and legacy of Afa and Sika Anoa'i the legendary Wild Samoans.
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2024-09-181h 01Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 194: Dan and Benny the Men Behind the CurtainTo celebrate a week of milestones, the guys are the guests and will peel back the curtain as they share their own stories and reflect on their years together.
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2024-09-111h 06Dan and Benny In the Ring193 - Q&A, Movies, and Random ThoughtsEverything is on the table this week as Dan hosts a live Q&A, reviews the recent wrestling PPVs, and even talks a few movies.
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2024-09-041h 00Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 192: 25 Years of SmackDown!The guys host an interactive live chat and look back at the best and biggest moments from SmackDown, which premiered 25 years ago this week.
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2024-08-281h 07Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 191: The Fall of WCWThe guys are once again joined by filmmaker, and commentator, Mikey Messier as they discuss Vice TV's 'Who Killed WCW?' and look at the fall of the legendary wrestling promotion.
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2024-08-211h 06Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 190: The Life and Legacy of Kevin SullivanThis week the guys are joined by filmmaker Mikey Messier as they mourn the passing of Kevin Sullivan and look at the life and legacy of one of the greatest to ever do it.
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2024-08-141h 06Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 189: SummerSlam Review SpecialThe guys look back at the SummerSlam 2024 event, review the matches, and share their thoughts on where the WWE will go from here as they approach both their big event in Berlin, Germany as well as the Survivor Series.
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2024-08-071h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 188: SummerSlam PanelTonight the audience is part of the show as the guys host an interactive prediction show looking towards the upcoming SummerSlam PLE.
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2024-07-311h 01Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 187: Professor Bear & WSNThis week the guys welcome back Herman "Professor Bear" Cade to talk about the Wrestling Society Network, his thoughts on Hulk Hogan, booking a good story, and several other hot issues of today.
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2024-07-241h 04Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 186: Ken 'Dazzler' DunlopThis week the guys, joined by long time Dan and Benny contributor Larance Johnson, talk with Hall of Fame Australian wrestler Ken 'Dazzler' Dunlop as he talks about his life in professional wrestling, his new book, and his journey through it all as an openly gay man in a business where that just was not allowed.
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2024-07-1757 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 185: Dave SullivanThe guys are joined by WCW veteran Dave Sullivan as he shares stories of his territory years, WCW life as Kevin Sullivan's brother and number one Hulkamaniac, and post wrestling career coaching college football.
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2024-07-101h 02Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 184: The Life and Legend of Lance RussellThe guys take a look back at their interview with Shane Russell as he shares stories from the life and legendary career of his father Lance Russell, the voice of Memphis wrestling.
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2024-07-031h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 183: Mikey Messier on What if AEW Never ExistedThe guys are joined by commentator and award winning filmmaker Mikey Messier as he shares his thoughts on what the wrestling world is like today if AEW never existed.
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2024-06-261h 15Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 182: Nikita Breznikov Talks Bob BacklundThe guys welcome back to the show wrestling manager, actor, and author Nikita Breznikov as he talks about the life and career of Bob Backlund who is featured on the cover of his book "When it Was Real".
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2024-06-191h 04Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 181: Who Killed WCW?The guys host an interactive chat session as they discuss, debate, and analyze the rise and fall of WCW through a review of Part 1 of Vice TV's "Who Killed WCW?".
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2024-06-121h 01Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 180: Meet the BoyzWe sit down with Monte and the Pharaoh regulars Bruce Butler and Phil DeCesare, known to fans as ESO Creative and The President, to talk territories, programming, and all things wrestling.
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2024-06-051h 12Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 179: DC 'Mad Dog' Drake and Mental Health in WrestlingThis week the guys are joined by DC 'Mad Dog' Drake. The three time NWF champion, former ECW star, and Director of the Steppingstone Mental Health Treatment Facility talks mental health in wrestling and gives uses his unique expertise in psychology to discuss a plethora of wrestling topics.
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2024-05-291h 03Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 178: Dark Side of the RingThis week Dan and Benny are live with their fans to talk about potential topics for the sixth season of Dark Side of the Ring.
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2024-05-221h 04Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 177: George SchireWrestling author, and historian, George Schire returns to talk about territory titles and discuss the history of regional and mid card titles.
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2024-05-151h 10Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 176 - "Downtown" Denny BrownThis week the guys sit down with former four time NWA Junior Heavyweight Champion "Downtown" Denny Brown. Listen as Denny shares stories from his years on the road, his territory spanning career, and his current life of exercise and fishing.
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2024-05-0856 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 175: Bob CookThis week the guys sit down with WCW, WWF, and NWA veteran Bob Cook as talks about training under Boris Malenko, his years in the business, his feelings towards Buzz Sawyer, and his current role as Social Media Coordinator for the Cauliflower Alley Club.
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2024-05-011h 12Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 174 - Wrestling Society NetworkHerman "Professor Bear" Cade, the president of WSN, sits down with the guys to talk about the growing Wrestling Society Network, a video and podcast network with a plethora of content covering all things wrestling.
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2024-04-241h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 173: The Life of Bobby "The Brain" HeenanIn their first ever live stream the guys sit down with Jessica Solt, the daughter of the legendary Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, as she talks about her father's career, influence on wrestling, and the story of the man behind the iconic voice.
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2024-04-171h 08Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 172: Scott EatsWith WrestleMania in the rearview mirror, the guys change it up a bit and sit down with bodybuilder and competitive eater Scott Eats to talk about all things food, eating, and even a little wrestling too.
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2024-04-1049 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 171: CM Punk and WrestleMania XLWrestleMania XL is this weekend, and the guys break down the card, the build, and discuss the internet breaking CM Punk interview.
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2024-04-031h 03Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 170: The Life and Legacy of Ivan KoloffRenae Koloff, wife of legend "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff, talks with the guys about her husband's storied career, life, redemption, and decades long love for wrestling and its fans.
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2024-03-2757 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 169: Wrestling News and The Road AheadThis week the guys fly solo as they discuss news from the wrestling world and give their thoughts on the road ahead for modern wrestling.
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2024-03-201h 08Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 168: George Pantas - An Unsung Wrestling HeroThree years ago this week Dan and Benny interviewed George Pantas about his life and legacy in wrestling, a legacy which ended with his retirement from the business in the fall of 2022. In all its remastered glory this is the interview which gave Dan and Benny the wave of support we still enjoy three years later.
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2024-03-141h 20Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 167: Jon FinkelThe guys are joined by award winning author Jon Finkel as he discusses his upcoming biography on Randy Savage, and shares stories of his years covering sports and fitness.
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2024-03-0659 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 166:The Life and Legacy of Ole AndersonThis week the guys are joined by wrestling historian George Schire to remember the career, life, and legacy of the great Ole Anderson.
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2024-02-281h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 165: Downtown Bruno / Harvey WipplemanDowntown Bruno Lauer returns to share more stories from Memphis, Mid South, WWF, and his more than forty years in wrestling.
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2024-02-221h 01Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 164: Ivan PutskiAn interview with 'The Polish Hammer' Ivan Putski, originally recorded in 2021, has been digitally remastered and fully restored in its entirety. In this interview Putski talks about his legendary wrestling career, transition to body building, and even manages to show off his renowned singing voice.
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2024-02-1556 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 163:Vince McMahon & The NDA ScandalThis week the guys do a deep dive into the human trafficking and sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon, and share their thoughts on what is looking to the be the biggest scandal in wrestling history.
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2024-02-071h 12Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 162: Royal RumbleThe guys review the Royal Rumble, discuss the current scandal surrounding Vince McMahon, and analyze the future of a post McMahon family WWE.
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2024-01-311h 18Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 161: Joe MalenkoJoe Malenko (Real Name Jody Simon) talks about his legendary wrestling family, training under Karl Gotch, growing up under the guidance of the Great Boris Malenko, and more from his years in the business.
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2024-01-2458 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 160: Whattaday Joe Talks Social Media in WrestlingIn a special mini-episode, Whattaday Joe Lowry joins the guys to talk about the impact of social media in wrestling and discuss the fallout of some recent social media blowups.
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2024-01-1741 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 159: Ian Douglass Wrestling BiographerThis week the guys are joined by author Ian Douglass as he shares stories from his writings on wrestling in The Bahamas, and his book collaborations with Steve Keirn, Dan Severn, B. Brian Blair, and Hornswoggle.
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2024-01-101h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 158 - Rocket Fred Curry"The Rocket" Fred Curry returns to share his thoughts on regional wrestling, high flying spots, and share more stories of his legendary wrestling family.
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2024-01-0359 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 157: The Iron ClawThe guys are joined by Radio talk show host Mike Monte for a trip to the movies as they review, and discuss the history behind, Von Erich Family biopic 'The Iron Claw'.
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2023-12-271h 20Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 156: Rick Allen ”Sandy Beach”WWF, UWF, and All Japan veteran Rick Allen who wrestled in the 80s and 90s as Sandy Beach and Sunny Beach shares stories of the territory days, his years in the WWF, and his part in wrestling cult classic 'No Holds Barred'.
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2023-12-201h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 155: George SchireWrestling author, and AWA expert, George Schire returns to talk territory days from handling backstage business and contracts to television and selling out arenas. The guys even find time to talk a little baseball.
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2023-12-131h 17Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 154: Gary Morgenstein - Wrestling and BaseballThe guys welcome back author Gary Morgenstein as he talks about wrestling magazines, his Dark Depths book trilogy, and shares his thoughts on an array of wrestling and baseball topics.
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2023-12-061h 03Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 153: Sheldon Goldberg & New England Championship WrestlingLegendary New England wrestling Promoter, and author, Sheldon Goldberg talks about founding New England Championship Wrestling, his book 'The Last Fall', and his successes in the business of television and musicals.
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2023-11-2953 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 152: John CallahanWWF, IWF, and SPW veteran John Callahan (Sgt. Muldoon) sits down with the guys to talk about his decades in the business, and run against legends such as Piper, Don Muraco, Iron Sheik, and others.
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2023-11-2253 minDan and Benny In the RingThanksgiving Special: David CrockettIt's a Thanksgiving Special as legendary announcer David Crockett joins the show to talk about his family's century long ties to wrestling, the iconic Jim Crockett Promotions and Mid Atlantic Wrestling, and a rare upcoming live appearance to celebrate the retirement of an old friend.
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2023-11-171h 07Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 151: Bud Carson & Pro Wrestling World CollectiblesThe Budfather himself Bud Carson, founder of Pro Wrestling World Collectibles, The Budfather Collectibles, and owner/promoter of Lehigh Valley Wrestling joins the guys talk about wrestling collectible, merchandise, and stories of the best in store signings.
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2023-11-151h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 150: Steve KeirnWrestling legend Steve Keirn joins the show with stories from his start in the business and training under legend Hiro Matsuda, to his run as the one half of the iconic tag team The Fantastics and WWF run as Skinner.
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2023-11-081h 24Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 149: Irvin LegendOriginally recorded in 2021, and digitally remastered, independent wrestler Irvin Legend shares stories of his time training with Tyson Kidd, his work with Floyd Mayweather Money Gym, and his fifteen years wrestling the indies. Since this interview Irvin Legend has been featured on AEW and WWE Smackdown.
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2023-11-081h 05Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 148: Fan Forum Past and PresentThe fans are the stars this week as we are joined by longtime wrestling fan Tony Rocca and indie wrestling manager Jade Reneau to talk about decades of wrestling fandom.
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2023-11-0357 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 147: George SchireAuthor, and historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Wrestling Fans International Association, the importance of masked wrestlers, and give his thoughts on the hot topics of wrestling today.
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2023-10-251h 25Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 146: Donald J BitdonThe guys talk to indie wrestling icon Donald J Bitdon as he shares tales from his more than 20 years in professional wrestling, and the inspiring story of working to return to the ring following his recovery from a stroke.
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2023-10-181h 01Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 145: Downtown Bruno / Harvey WipplemanLegendary manager Downtown Bruno / Harvey Wippleman tells stories from his humble start under the circus tent to a career spanning more than forty years in the wrestling business.
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2023-10-111h 10Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 144: Bob Smith / Pro Wrestling IllustratedProfessional wrestling magazine writer, and musician, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine, & Wrestling's Main Event) tells stories about the golden era of wrestling, magazines, and even finds some time to talk baseball.
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2023-10-061h 18Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 143: ”Wild Bull” Curry and Fred CurryWrestling lineage shines this week in an interview with Rocket Fred Curry as he talks about his legendary grandfather, father, and own hall of fame wrestling career.
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2023-09-2756 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 142: CM Punk, AEW & The Future of WrestlingThis week the guys are joined by TV/Radio hosts Monte & The Pharaoh for a round table discussion on the CM Punk fallout, the state of AEW, and the future of television wrestling.
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2023-09-131h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 141: Brittany Brown ”The Boston Bad Girl”Former IWF and WWWA Women's Champion Brittany Brown talks about her decades long career, from training under Fabulous Moolah and Killer Kowalski to her years winning gold across the territories.
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2023-09-061h 04Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 140: Chris Whaley - The Man Behind ”The Masked Saint”An interview with 1980s southern wrestling star, and author, Chris Whaley whose journey from wrestler to pastor to vigilante inspired the 2016 movie 'The Masked Saint'.
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2023-08-301h 15Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 139 - Buggsy McGraw ReturnsThe guys sit down to hear more stories from multi time NWA champion, and territory wrestling legend, Buggsy McGraw.
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2023-08-231h 09Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 138: George Schire - The Man Behind the HistoryThe guys are joined by acclaimed wrestling historian George Schire, for an in-depth look at the man behind the most detailed coverage of the AWA and territory records.
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2023-08-161h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 137: Sam Street - The Future is NowThe guys are joined by 20 year old wrestling rookie sensation, and former NCAA Soccer Champion, Sam Street as she talks about her early life in the business. Training under 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant and Ricky Morton, Sam Street has already won gold across the Mid-Atlantic region and is only a short run into her meteoric rise.
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2023-08-0955 minDan and Benny In the RingEpisode 136: ’Wildcat’ Wendall CooleyFew men meant more to the southern territories in the 1980s than 'Wildcat' Wendall Cooley. The former CWA Heavyweight Champion, CWF Heavyweight Champion, and NWA Southeast and NWA Southwest Heavyweight Champion shares his stories about his years in the wrestling business and his life in the territories.
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2023-08-021h 14Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 135: Wrestling’s Worst GimmicksTo honor the passing of our friend Mike "Mantaur" Halac, the guys discuss some of wrestling's worst gimmicks and look at the men who made the best of terrible ideas.
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2023-07-261h 13Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 134:Toni RoseIt's ladies night as the guys interview hall of famer Toni Rose, a five time NWA Women's Tag Team Champion and a student of The Fabulous Moolah. Having wrestled across the world Toni was a mainstay in women's wrestling during the 1960s and 70s.
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