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Hardcore HavenEp. 99 - "It tastes like what it smells like." - Feb 18th & 25th, 1997 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 199 and 200 of ECW, from February 18th & 25th, 1997! Tangents include: what candy goes in your primary bag, Raven's childhood revealed, classic disdain for Boomers and the definition of Gen X, a second retirement for Terry Funk, the food at the Airport Hilton, how it'd be nice if V*** wasn't who he is, health & safety in Revere Park, Mass., the finer points of generic commentary, a "hottie" named Scott Taylor, Luke's long history of stage kisses, Bill Alfonso: intimacy co-ordinator, Chris Candido on Air Farce, things we've done 200 ti...
2025-09-041h 49
Hardcore HavenEXTREMIUM 25 - "Tod Is God" by ECW Commisioner Tod Gordon Book Review!It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review a book! Specifically, TOD IS GOD by ECW former owner and Commisioner and current podcaster and pawn broker Tod Gordon Discussed: the trifecta of off-topic Lukeisms - Hulk Hogan (naturally), The Drew Carey Show (obviously), and Basketball (inevitably),reading Holes to children and the words we were surprised were in this book, the difference between Hak and Hack, the difference between Rockin' Robin and Rockin' Rebel, how Paul Heyman and Tod Gordon are both sorta kinda nepo babies, Paul being the cool one, early days with TW...
2025-08-211h 04
Hardcore HavenEp. 98 - Crossing Lines and Riding Bulls - Feb, 4th & 11th, 1997 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 197 and 198 of ECW, from February 4th & 11th, 1997! Witness the comeuppance of Dr. Death, a freckled vow by the Funker, the ECW debut of ponytailed Lance Storm (taking on Balls, no less), the formation of the Dudley Boys as we know them, and a dissection of what makes Joe Rogan so insufferable. It's all over the map and so full of tangents it should be... barely legal. And it's all on the new episode of Harcore Haven! Buy the shirt! Buy the shirt! Buy the...
2024-08-141h 54
Hardcore HavenEp. 97 - Scranton, The Electric City - Jan 21st & 28th, 1997 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 195 and 196 of ECW, from January 21st & 28th, 1997! The ramifications of House Party '97 continue to be felt as Shane Douglas and his new Triple Threat sing, dance, and act their way roughshod over the undercard. And the debuts and returns pile up like so many pieces of semi-broken table. Mike Awesome! A man in a mask! A guy we thought was gone forever! And don't miss the debut of "The Rookie" in Scranton of all places. It's what Dory Funk Sr. would have wanted and it's ha...
2024-07-312h 11
Hardcore HavenEp. 96 - Peaked in Grade Eight - January 7th & 14th, 1997 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 193 and 194 of ECW, from January 7th & 14th, 1997! We FINALLY enter a new year with ECW and it couldn't be more...of... the same. Oh well. Special apearances from Tommy Rich, Ricky Morton and - of all people - Killer Kowalski spice up our lengthy visit to Webster, Mass and a trip to 97's edition of House Party - this time with more slug outs. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com
2024-07-172h 13
Hardcore HavenEp. 95 - "If it walks like a f*** and talks like a f***" - Dec. 17th & 24th, 1996 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 191 and 192 of ECW, from December 17th & 24th, 1996. We round out 1996 with a few matches from Holiday Hell, a search for the Tickle-Me Meanie, and a very clothed rumble that's somewhat less than royal. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2024-07-101h 28
Hardcore HavenEp. 94 - Five foot nine in the '90's - Dec. 3rd & 10th, 1996 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 189 and 190 of ECW, from December 3rd & 10th, 1996. Discussed: being old and working and our friend Jenn Z., Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2024-07-032h 03
Hardcore HavenEp. 93 - "Let's pass the torch to Devon" - Nov. 19th & 26th, 1996 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 187 and 188 of ECW, from November 19th & 26th, 1996. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2024-06-262h 24
Hardcore HavenEp. 92 - No Vember Pain, No Vember Gain, No Vember Rain (November 5th & 12th, 1996 - ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 185 and 186 of ECW, from November 5th & 12th, 1996. Discussed: how many twins are in a litter, Luke's car woes and capable Dad, the large amount of neck stuff going on, leagues A through F, token white guys in the Nation of Domination (shout out to J.C. Ice), the Drew Carey Show's complexities, the ludicrous nature of "Flair For The Gold", our re-appraisal of the Funker, Sabu's friendship value, and more. Plus, a definitely on purpose cliffhanger ending! You love it. Buy a shirt! Buy...
2024-06-192h 04
Hardcore HavenEp. 91 - Shane Goes to the Mayor (Oct. 22nd & 29th, 1996 - ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 183 and 184 of ECW, from October 22nd & 29th, 1996. The debut of Kurt Angle! That's a wrap on Kurt Angle! The return of Chris Candido! The revenge of Raven! We hope we don't get crucified for this one. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2024-06-122h 01
Hardcore HavenEp. 90 - Grey Goo's Anatomy (Oct. 8th & 15th, 1996 - ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 181 and 182 of ECW, from October 8th & 15th, 1996. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2024-06-051h 37
Hardcore HavenEp. 89 - The Italian Job(ber) - Sept. 24th & Oct. 1st, 1996 (ECW TV)It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 179 and 180 of ECW, from September 24th & October 1st, 1996. Discussed: Christopher Nolan's gut punches, a whole lotta colliding worlds, cutting out Sabu's botches, Roman Reigns' "head of the household" gimmick, the early stages of ECW's invasion of WWF, Dr. Death's dead eyes, how long someone big and muscly spends in the gym (we have no idea), and more. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ ...
2024-04-172h 09
Hardcore HavenEp. 88 - "How To Lose A Zord In 10 Days" - Sept. 10th & 17th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 177 and 178 of ECW, from September 10th & 17th, 1996. Discussed: clear dye jobs, the dead fish bridge in Regina, Lance Wright on trial (and how bullyable he is), the spoken word cadence in promos, the Fullington bloodline, Tyler's 7th birthday, how many stretcher jobs is too many stretcher jobs, the time that a “real journalist” came to the ECW Arena, Taz speaking French, the origins of the Death Valley Driver, and a whole lot more. We also chatted so much about WRESTLEMANIA XL, Peacemaker, the James Gunn vibe...
2024-04-102h 06
Hardcore HavenEp. 87 - Brand Spankin' New Doug - August 27th & September 3rd, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 175 and 176 of ECW, from August 27th & September 3rd, 1996. Discussed: dipping into your parent's stash, our meme ideas, how Taylor Swift brought rap to the masses, the ECW debuts of Doug Furnas and Johnny Smith (such SEO!), the weight class system, the power of making it boring, some very choice ECW merch design, remuneration and renumeration, Taz-voice, and a whole lot more, ya knuckelheads. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/valuedog Sponsor - Zencastr Use m...
2024-04-031h 58
Hardcore HavenEp. 86 - Gary's Goodbye - August 13th & 20th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 173 and 174 of ECW, from August 13th & 20th, 1996. The ECW crew travels to Japan and we say goodbye to a legend as Pitbull #1 - Gary Wolfe - reveals a sudden and career-ending injury. Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/valuedog IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch...
2024-03-272h 10
Hardcore HavenEp. 85 - "How're your boy's nitrate levels?" - July 30th & August 6th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 171 and 172 of ECW, from July 30th & August 6th, 1996. Discussed: inheriting from the Westons, entrepreneurship with your Mom, Luke's furniture arrangements, Brendan's junior movie reviews, Shane Douglas' divorced Dad vibes, Taz slang, the potential of Failure, wrestling's relationship with s**t rock, a preview of the rest of 1996, and much more. Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patre...
2024-03-202h 04
Hardcore HavenEp. 84 - Shuttle over from the Napoleon Complex - July 16th & 23rd, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 169 and 170 of ECW, from July 16th & 23rd, 1996. Discussed: our quarter-life podcast crisis, watching Casino at a hotel, the pathology of the forbidden, what the term "short King" has accomplished, Undertaker's new energy drink "Tiger Hips", and more (let's be honest, you stopped reading this 15 seconds ago). And there's a big announcement around the 28:00 mark. And if anyone has any questions about the whole Tommy Cairo thing, you might want to binge this whole series. Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code...
2024-03-062h 19
Hardcore HavenEp. 83 - "You're not very good at this, are you?" - July 2nd & 9th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 166 and 167 of ECW, from July 2nd & 9th, 1996. Discussed: Luke's "5 good years" principle, Cape Feare and the CD Plus "Urban" section, the cult leader gimmick, Sandman's curved screen TV, our new 50k subsriber milestone pledge, marketing strategies at Big Turtle, how to train cats, the storied legacy of the ECW TV title, a massive return (it's Sal!), Luke's first kiss, and more - that's just the first third tbh. Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first month of any Ze...
2024-02-281h 56
Hardcore HavenEp. 82 - The Hulk Hogan of Analogies - June 18th & 25th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 164 and 165 of ECW, from June 18th & 25th, 1996. Discussed: hitting home runs, the Mission:Impossible chart-topper and the importance of Jim Phelps, the evolution of The Weakest Link, Luke's scooter accident revisited (and how he feels about motorcycles), what it would mean to have "all you can drink", our childhood tire pit, whether or not Bluedust was ill-advised, the return of Bob Artese (iykyk), Brendan's experience watching David Penzer get retired from Impact, the state of the ECW Arena's plumbing, Terry Gordy's debut, and the surprising inclusion of a...
2024-02-212h 24
Hardcore HavenEp. 81 - Steve Allen: Inventor of the Chokeslam - June 4th & 11th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 162 and 163 of ECW, from June 4th & 11th, 1996. Discussed: the hardest part of the pan, Divine Brown's ECW career (not that one), wearing stockings and pants, songs to get more nude to, a real shoot fighter (Paul Varlanes) and a work shoot fighter (Jason Helton), becoming an actual carnie, Brendan's brush with fame, Pitbullmania, the hits of 1996, pineapple Crush in Hanna, Alberta, Brian Pillman's unfortunate last appearance, the "curtain call" and WWE's chameleonic doc-making, and more! Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to s...
2023-12-192h 27
Hardcore HavenEp. 80 - Sandman's Sex Party - May 21st & 28th, 1996 (ECW Tv)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 160 and 161 of ECW, from May 21st & 28th, 1996. Discussed: the pitch for Cars, navigating C.A.R.E. in Kindergarten, Canadian animation (and the Ontario accent), long-term storytelling, receipts for pugilism, going to Stuttgart for 1.5L of Mezzo Mix, hanging out on sets, the GOOP cruise, and more! Plus: a special appearance from BURTON CUMMINGS. Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt. Supp...
2023-12-052h 12
Hardcore HavenEp. 79 - Wear A Helmet and Die Young - May 7th & 14th, 1996 - ECW TVIt's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 158 and 159 of ECW, from May 7th & 14th, 1996 - joing via satellite! Discussed: Luke's scooter accident and the importance of helmets, penile implants and media literacy, how to count to "1", Joey Styles' Dad's suit, 2 long matches that we received very differently, the movie "Airheads" as modern classic, Sabu's government name, Kathy Lee's sweatshop days, how to order an ECW tape, Jimmy Kimmel's quick wit, and Robert Plant makes a very special personal appearance. Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your fir...
2023-11-211h 51
Hardcore HavenEp. 78 - Eliminators and Pollinators (April 23rd & 30th, 1996 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 156 and 157 of ECW, from April 23rd and April 30th, 1996. Discussed: the debuts of ... some real stars (Supernova and "Dangerous" Devon Storm), a deep dive on Harvest Gods, what it was like to see AEW live in Saskatoon, our new t-shirts, the celebrity obsession of Philly's own Gino's Steaks, some unfortunate fanfic, and Kimona's much-teased revelations. Will this shake the ECW to its (hard) core? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com L...
2023-09-012h 10
Hardcore HavenEp. 77 - The Backflip Boys Try Polygonal Countouring ft. Isabel Zaw-Tun (Aoril 9th & 16th, 1996 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 155 and 156 of ECW, from April 9th and April 16th, 1996. Guest: Isabel Zaw-Tun! Discussed: Canadian fame and basement apartments, the perils of watching "the wrong episode", the future of currency, podcast predilictions, hypothetical dating shows, the fashion of wrestling, swinger vibes and gimmicked chokers, oh and 2 whole episodes of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Follow Isabel here. She shows up around 0:49:00 Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Tw...
2023-08-042h 38
Hardcore HavenEp. 76 - Human Soufflé Machine b/w One Man Shopping Spree - March 26th & April 2nd, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 153 and 154 of ECW, from March 26th and April 2nd, 1996. Discussed: Chris Jericho's first ECW match and Cactus Jack's last ECW match (and final dance number), being a regular restaurant patron, thoughts on Forbidden Door (Brendan was there!), and much heckin' more. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2023-07-142h 18
Hardcore HavenEp. 75 - "Nothing if not your warm home" - March 12th & 19th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 151 and 152 of ECW, from March 12th and March 19th, 1996. Discussed: the night Dave Meltzer got depressed, using the shared work printer, Dennis Miller pastiche, the Loose Cannon as Bart Simpson dynamic, gout revelations, and much more besides. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2023-07-072h 01
Hardcore HavenEp. 74 - Miserlou Loves Company - February 27th & March 5th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 149 and 150 of ECW, from February 27th and March 5th, 1996. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2023-06-301h 21
Hardcore HavenEp. 73 - Smarks and Loose Cannons - February 13th & 20th, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 147 and 148 of ECW, from February 13th and 20th, 1996. Discussed: interpromotional rivalries, "legal" lawsuits, method acting, Goodie Mob, surprise appearances, head tattoos, respecting the booker man, Bam Bam Biglow, Brian Pillman, the definition of smark, hydration, and much more. Luke's cat's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/779bc695 Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger...
2023-03-092h 04
How To Academy PodcastCaroline Dodds Pennock - How Indigenous Americans Discovered EuropeOur guest on this episode, Caroline Dodds Pennock, is the UK's only Aztec historian. Countless books have been written about Europeans in the Americas in the age of Discovery but Caroline's new book On Savage Shores is the first to tell the story of the tens of thousands of indigenous Americans who came to Europe: as enslaved people, diplomats, explorers, servants and traders. She sat down with Luke Naylor Perrott to tell us more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-02-2457 min
Hardcore HavenEp. 72 - Screwjobs and Marshmallow Fluf ft. George Rivard (Jan. 30th & Feb. 6th, 1996 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 145 and 146 of ECW, from January 30th and February 6th, 1996. We've got newsworthy revelations from a screeing of Wrestling With Shadows, the death of kayfabe, and other non-ECW distractions. Oh yeah, and all the titles are going all over the place! Sit back, grab a jar of Fluf and enjoy the show. This week's guest is comedian George Rivard. He shows up around 2:06:00 Follow George on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yukonsblackcomedian/ Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/
2023-02-162h 56
Hardcore HavenEp. 71 - Total Gentrification at the Ball Emporium - Jan. 16th & 23rd, 1996 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 143 and 144 of ECW, from January 16th and 23rd, 1996. Massive revelations from Ms. McGillicutty! Rob Van Dam breaks an Axl in his debut! The Franchise brings the grammar lessons and Saturn and Kronus open a third wave coffee shop! All this and more on the show that will kill us one day. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo...
2023-02-092h 07
Hardcore HavenEp. 68 - Desperado Times, Desperado Measures - Dec. 5th & 12th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 137 and 138 of ECW, from December 5th & 12th, 1995. Steve Austin challenges for the ECW title, cuts his hair, and challenges again! A gigolo and a doctor walk into the ring - does anybody care? Damien Kane and Lady Alexandra bring the Bad Crew within an inch of relevence! Funk checks his Casio watch, and it's time to retire! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www...
2022-12-221h 50
Hardcore HavenEp. 67 - It makes no deferens to me - Nov 21st & 28th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 135 and 136 of ECW, from November 21st & 28th, 1995. The Public Enemy skip out for the big time...or do they? Steve Austin ain't so stunning! Taz doesn't suplex, he perplex(es)! Luke's Aunt gives the New York thing a shot! All this and a whole lot more. Please listen to this or we will be sad. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/p...
2022-12-151h 57
Hardcore HavenEp. 66 - Funk Didn't Start The Fire - (Nov. 7th & 14th, 194, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 133 and 134 of ECW, from November 7th & 14th, 1995. The Sandman runs roughshod over the undercard! A new tag team grins its way to victory! Cactus Jack brings the house down...with a boring match! It's all leading up to November To Remember... but will it be? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger...
2022-12-011h 42
Hardcore HavenEp. 65 - Decibels of Disenchanting Discourse (Oct 24th & 31st, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 131 and 132 of ECW, from October 24th & October 31st, 1995. Believe it or not, this is our scary and haunted Halloween Special! Steve Austin is haunted by Monday Nyquil, and it's Live! We debut Luke's Lowdown - haunted by the major leagues - and it's very much NOT live! The band Live is discussed... does it leave us quite erect? All this and more title changes than an over-focus-grouped Hollywood movie! Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod
2022-11-032h 19
Hardcore HavenEp. 64 - Steve Austin City Limits - (Oct. 10th & 17th, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 129 and 130 of ECW, from October 10th & October 17th, 1995. Steve Austin gives a WCW exit interview! Tommy Dreamer calls Uncle Terry on his cell phone! The Extreme Encyclopedia goes bilingual! Tod Gordon runs children's charities, for goodness sakes! All this and more hype than Hype Central can handle. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymon...
2022-10-141h 51
Hardcore HavenThe Beauty of a Bleep (Sept. 26th & Oct. 3rd, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 127 and 128 of ECW, from September 26th & October 3rd, 1995. A wild Steve Austin appears! Luchadors debut in the ECW arena! Beulah opens her PO Box and Cactus Jack is ready for his closeup! All this and a heckton more. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2022-10-062h 30
Hardcore HavenEp. 62 - Lance Wright Controls The Show - (Sept. 12th & 19th, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 125 and 126 of ECW, from September 12th & 19th, 1995. Luke watches the wrong pair of episodes! Quite possibly Cactus Jack's most infamous promo! Old timers facetiming each other and chugging wine! Double dog collars and more swerves than your shopping cart during Sears Days. All this and a heckton more. Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: ht...
2022-09-082h 13
Hardcore HavenEp. 61 - Stale Cannoli In The Celebrity Wing ft. Aaron Kaplan (August 29th & Sept. 5th, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 123 and 124 of ECW, from August 29th & September 5th, 1995. Malenko and Guerrero have their classic 2 out of 3 falls match! J.T. Smith might think he's Italian! Cactus Jack reckons with the legacy of empire! All this and more tangents than a high school math class. This week's guest: comedian Aaron Kaplan. He shows up around 1:04:45 Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gma...
2022-09-011h 55
Hardcore HavenEp. 60 - Stocking up on Pearl Jam (August 15th & 22nd, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 121 and 122 of ECW, from August 15th & 22nd, 1995. Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX
2022-08-252h 14
Hardcore HavenEp. 59 - Safe Maiming ft. Tannara YellandIt's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 119 and 120 of ECW, from August 1st & 8th, 1995. Mikey Whipwreck gets Dommed! Taz gets Steinerized! The whole roster goes to the fair and gets soaked! We're joined by Tannara Yelland for this one. Follow her on Twitter @tyelland. Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Ray...
2022-08-112h 31
Hardcore HavenThe Sour Straw (That Broke The Camel's Back) - June 6th & 13th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 111 and 112 of ECW, from June 6th & 13th, 1995. The ECW demolition derby car is so hot it's on fire! Feuds are teased and not much happens! Luke and Brendan have a falling out and this podcast will never be the same again!!!!! Also discussed: our search for a domain name, the prestige of the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, Robert Zombert's lyricism, the proto-Tim Burton style and Winona's cultural status, taking down the male genius, the day jobs of jobbers, people who own swords, Mike Myers and high-effort d...
2021-11-102h 10
Hardcore HavenSex and Tenny In High Society - May 23rd & 30th (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 109 and 110 of ECW, from May 23rd and 30th, 1995. Enter the Sandman is excerpted and recapped! The Tazmaniac becomes Taz and Peter Senerchia does commentary! Cactus Jack is turning 30 - and he recites a spoken word poem about it! Also discussed: the evisceration of a boy named Klaas (sorry buddy), Serj Tankian's poetry, hitting home runs into left field, poorly named tag teams and awful signs, the best thing since "fresh fruit" according to Luke, billionaire office decor, and a whole lot more. We're crazy for t...
2021-10-271h 27
Hardcore HavenAmerica's newest role model - April 25th & May 2nd, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 105 and 106 of ECW, from April 25th and May 2nd, 1995. The ECW roster react to Sandman's title win! Title match controversy! The Arena audience fights with each other! Shane Douglas - gone forever?? (Spoiler: nope) Also discussed: unenthusiastic Zoom participation, Undertaker as your new step-Dad, Halloween distribution strategies, non-lecherous tombstones, Sandman's childhood trauma, being burned alive, the regional and religious significance of Summer camp, the definition of Champeus de TVus, and other sundries. We just reviewed Hostile City Showdown '95, so don't miss that:...
2021-10-131h 37
Hardcore HavenFree Preview - Hostile City Showdown 1995Tommy Dreamer represents toxic masculinity! The ECW title is on the line between The Sandman and Shane Douglas - but whose side is Woman on!? Funk and Cactus square off in the main event! The match of the night is a time-limit draw! The Public Enemy guest star on Law & Order! What's real, and what's just the musing of either Brendan Flaherty or Luke Pennock? Find out as they/we review 1995's Hostile City Showdown so YOU don't have to. You seriously don't have to. Please don't. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG...
2021-10-1207 min
Hardcore HavenTilting at Windmelons - April 11th & 17th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 103 and 104 of ECW, from April 11th and April 18th, 1995. In the aftermath of the Three-Way Dance, Sabu is suspended indefinitely! Meanwhile, we have a new TV champ in Eddie Guerrero and new tag champs in The Public Enemy. Will the ECW World title change at at Hostile City Showdown? (Spoiler: yes) Things will never be the same again! Also discussed: the launch of our new show Just Shoot Men, flying to Japan for the steaks, Brett Davis - fan of the pod?, b...
2021-10-061h 45
Hardcore HavenFree Preview - Three-Way Dance (April 8th, 1995)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review the THREE-WAY DANCE, from April 8th 1995 at the ECW Arena. Sabu no-shows! Who will replace him in the main event? A face from Raven's past comes back to haunt him! The Sandman vies for the ECW title! Eddie Guerrero debuts! Everything else on the card is basically terrible! All this and more (oh, you know we've got tangents for ya) in our full review of the THREE-WAY DANCE. And next week, it's HOSTILE CITY SHOWDOWN! Don't say we never did anything for ya. Get the f...
2021-10-0506 min
FriendlessLuke Pennock!Friendless is back my sweeties! This week I interview the one and only Luke Pennock!We discuss dealing with ADHD, maintaining long distance friendships, the pressures of long-term connection, and so so much pro wrestling. Be sure to sign up for the Friendless Newsletter HEREFollow Friendless on INSTAGRAM and on TWITTERListen to RAISED BY THE MOVIESBuy a copy of BUTTHEADSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/friendlesspod)
2021-10-051h 26
Hardcore HavenTwo Years of ECW Down ft. Mike Esterman (March 28th & April 4th, 1995 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 101 and 102 of ECW, from March 28th and April 4th, 1995. It's all about the pathway to the THREE-WAY DANCE! It's all about this being our 50th episode - what a milestone! And it's all about our guest: ECW's music licensing expert, long-time friend of Paul Heyman, and booking agent to the stars Mike Esterman! He shows up around 1:14:20 Shout out to Mario Lopez. More on Esterman here: https://esterman.com/ Don't miss our THREE-WAY DANCE review when it drops: https://ww...
2021-09-292h 35
Hardcore HavenOi'm an effin' bastad - March 14th & 21st, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 99 and 100 of ECW, from March 14th and 21st, 1995. We're in person for the first time ever! This one comes to you from the HH Dungeon (aka Luke's basement) and features a horrendous background hiss! (Sorry about that) The dancers are in place for a three-way! Things heat up between Cactus Jack and Terry Funk! The Pitbulls diversify their real estate portfolio! Taz changes into regular clothing! Also discussed: the inner life of Luchasaurus, wrestlers who act, engaging with the material, Joey’s monotony, the mil...
2021-09-222h 01
Hardcore HavenFree Preview - Return of the Fu*ker (Feb. 25th, 1995)It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review 1995's shocking RETURN OF THE F***ER, live from the ECW Arena. Get the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56110721 Mysteries abound on this edition of Hardcore Haven - Extremium Edition as we cover the special show whose name gives away the finish itself (so we have censored it in the interest of discretion). Who's in the box? Who's behind the purple lucha mask? Why should we care about Marty Jannetty? This one's got damaged tape, damaged craniums, and some r...
2021-09-1609 min
Hardcore Haven"They're killin' Cactus!" - February 28th & March 7th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 97 and 98 of ECW, from February 28th & March 7th, 1995. It's all about the fallout from RETURN OF THE F***ER (which we reviewed over on Patreon). Someone is back from ECW's past and nothing will ever be the same! Or something. It's a lot of replays and recaps, let's face it. Well, replays for us. But still. Also discussed: Luke's pants problems, Raven's beer-shill potential, student services in Delaware, tangents about comedy and the service industry (shocker topics from Brendan, really), belt credibility, a softcore ha...
2021-09-151h 50
Hardcore HavenI've had enough of you, Todd Pettengill - February 14th & 21st, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 95 and 96 of ECW, from February 14th and 21st, 1995. The Sandman gets concussed! Shane Douglas's career discussed! RIP Eddie Gilbert: we hardly knew ye. Also discussed: our thoughts on AEW All Out (come on, we had to!), ska gimmicks and affording Rancid, Airbourne's upcoming gig at Hellfest, Valentines for the whole class, Our Lady Peace as nu-metal ripoff dudes, the early life of Paul Wight, Hulk Hogan's basketball skills - basically anything but ECW in 1995 - and then a whole lotta Shane Douglas (dude does a...
2021-09-082h 03
Hardcore Haven"An effort of brilliancy" - January 31st & February 7th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 93 and 94 of ECW, from January 31st and February 7th, 1995. The ECW brings extreme to Orlando! A new "monster" debuts! Cactus Jack issues a deadly challenge! The biggest match is shown - in slideshow form! Also discussed: being part-Godzilla, keepin' it sealed, whether people remember Razor Ramon is also Scott Hall, underfunded schools, the realities of an adjacent hallway, the confusion of the "Jason the Terrible" gimmick, Liev Schreiber: pro wrestler, the special internet event (in 1995!) that was "Double Tables", the importance of stakes, the Ke...
2021-08-251h 49
Hardcore HavenIt "Al"-ways Snows in Southern Florida - January 17th & 24th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 91 and 92 of ECW, from January 17th & 24th, 1995. ECW travels to the Sunshine State! Al Snow brings the... flakes! Fights are filmed and feuds are furthered! (Really not a big "news" time, but we bring it nonetheless...) Also discussed: being behind on pods, Pocari Sweat as bathtaker's Gatorade, shooting b-roll in the 'burbs, Ronny James Dio: grunge icon, the abysmal state of the Nirvana cover in Black Widow, problematic Stephen King slang, the applications of SoCal punk, the pitfalls of catchphrases, the death of figurative a...
2021-08-182h 01
Hardcore HavenQuoth the raven: "That's so Raven" - January 3rd & 10th, 1995 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 89 and 90 of ECW, from January 3rd & 10th, 1995. New year, new...us? Raven takes flight! A new Giant looms large! Shane Douglas makes his Broadway (nightclub) debut! A new challenger appears! Also discussed: many tangents - but none more oddly satisfying than "Mrs Doubtfire: The Musical." Get it in your ears! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on IG & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by...
2021-08-112h 08
Formatted To Fit Your ScreenEpisode 6 - BASEketball w/ Luke PennockFor episode 6, Luke Pennock of the podcast Hardcore Haven stops by to discuss 1998's BASEketball, directed by David Zucker and starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone!Topics broached include:The Canadian novelty retail chain San FranciscoSeth MacFarlane's film career vs. Trey & Matt'sRenting 18A films as a childTo hear more of Luke you can find his wrestling related ramblings at https://linktr.ee/HardcoreHaven You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.
2021-07-301h 11
Hardcore HavenLive, from New York, it's two guys in plaid vests! - December 20th & 27th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 87 and 88 of ECW, from December 20th and 27th, 1994. Chris Kringle makes his ECW debut! Sandman enters to "Enter Sandman" - for the first time?! The Pitbulls welcome us to the Pit! Ring in the holidays and 1995 along with ECW and us! Also discussed: the perils of being in a band, Luke's listening habits, the fraught reality of the Little Drummer Boy, holiday special greats, what it is to be hand-in-cap, Alex Marvez: ghost wrestler, the stakes of blading, a collective embalmbing of joint custody, th...
2021-07-282h 21
Hardcore Haven"Don't be fooled by the gender that stands before you..." - December 6th & 13th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 85 and 86 of ECW, from December 6th and 13th, 1994. We're on the road to Holiday Hell! Flyin' Brian Pillman makes a special appearance! Sherri Martel makes a questionable fashion choice! Everyone cuts at least one promo! Also discussed: fax polls, the Fast/Furious as WCW to Marvel's WWE (now there's an analogy!), animals and children, working with Delta Burke, Ronnie and the 'jects, imagining the Piledriver's Waltz, the alien theory of intelligent wrestling life from Fight Planet, Shane Douglas' love of Newt and ancient Phoenicia, the Pain S...
2021-07-211h 52
Hardcore HavenCatch-as-catch-can me if you can - November 22nd & 29th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 83 and 84 of ECW, from November 22nd & 29th, 1994. The saga of the Television Title continues! Jim Powers - of all people - challenges for the ECW belt! The Public Enemy definitely commit a capital crime! Also discussed: boomer bullshit and going clear, the folly of unnecessarily lying, in-flight movies and bad Austrian accents, transition champions, to live and die in Ohio, the claims of Tazmaniac's Tasmanianity, a people's history of the STF, Mick Foley's side hustle Cactus Jackets, wrestlers as indie bands, and more!
2021-07-141h 53
Hardcore HavenRON is WAR - November 8th & 15th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 81 and 82 of ECW, from November 8th & 15th, 1994. Ron Simmons has a lot to say! Stunning Steve Austin may or not show up in the ECW Arena! Sandman smokes 4 cigarettes at once! Also discussed: the ultimate Mike & Ike prank, the meaning of "Even Flow", the real Yonkers motto, the lyrics to the ECW theme song based on what they sound like, courting the dirtsheets (name of your sex tape), the great "Chris" debate, intercentennial slaps, and a heckton more. https://www.patreon.com/har...
2021-06-301h 37
Hardcore HavenFree Preview - November to Remember 1994It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review 1994's illustrious November to Remember! If you don't listen to this it'll be a regret you'll never recall not feeling before. (gotta be a better way to say that...) Find the full version at: http://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Ron Simmons debuts in ECW and challenges for the title! The Sandman bids farewell! Taz gets "work" chloroformed! Sabu suffers "shoot" nerve damage! Everything feels a little off! Also discussed: audio commentaries: the original podcasts?, how many orcs Peter Jackson mighta smashed, a co...
2021-06-2806 min
Hardcore HavenNovember Reigns (we hope!) - Oct 25th & Nov 1st, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 79 and 80 of ECW, from October 25th & November 1st, 1994. We're on the road to November to Remember 1994! The "fans" weigh in on Sandman's retirement! Jason is in love with his title belt! The first-ever "November Rain" montage showers down on us! Also discussed: the steel of Hamburg, the proclivities of Air Bud, the sketch comedy possibilities of wrestling, Beary Sleepy and tape-based childcare, Donald Tr*mp's favourite music video, the Jersey peach, and more! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the sh...
2021-06-231h 47
Hardcore HavenFresh Fruits and Stale Feuds - October 11th & 18th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 77 and 78 of ECW, from October 11th and 18th, 1994. Tommy Cairo tends his garden! Matt Borne - sorry, Borne Again - brings 2 Cold Scorpio into his hell! Cactus Jack takes Sabu pillar to post (among other objects)! The Sandman announces his retirement from wrestling! Also discussed: nightmare travel stories, the evolution of Esperanto to Simlish, "demon abs", various sexy Television Champions, how to get a Vegas residency, Colt Cabana: inventor of the podcast, the reason that bacne is significant in wrestling, the original Miz, Dreamer's...
2021-06-162h 32
Hardcore HavenYou can have a smoke, but you can't have a break - Sept. 27th & Oct. 4th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 75 and 76 of ECW, from September 27th & October 4th, 1994. Hack Myers gets too many opening matches! Someone's been taken to the one and only hospital! Kayfabe will never be the same again! We also get into the hit podcast Michelle As Well, how to book your own interaction with Pulsar the robot from Rocky IV, rosemongers at the discotheque, our lack of knowledge of The Beachcombers, which wrestlers are "hollow statues", the value of Dean Malenko, a vague history of the "I Quit" match, and mo...
2021-06-092h 13
Hardcore Haven"He'll be at Pulsations later on tonight..." - September 6th & 20th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 73 and 74 of ECW, from September 6th & 20th, 1994. The EXTREME era dawns! Cactus & Mikey unite! The debut of Chris Kanyon! Also discussed: the folly of Fozzy, Tommy Dreamer as Mr Brightside, the dubious truths of Carver W Reed, how to throw a Japanese press conference (without really trying), the Jon Taffer robot party over at Pulsations, and a whole lot more. https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on IG & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch:
http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/...
2021-06-021h 58
Hardcore HavenECW Is Dead, Long Live ECW - August 23rd & 30th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 71 and 72 of ECW, from August 23rd and 30th, 1994. We get promos galore, an epic round of caning, the debuts of DEAN MALENKO, CHR*S BENO*T, DOINK, and the run-up to the industry-altering NWA championship tournament. Everything's about to change! Or, at least the branding. But first, Luke's track is missing for the first chunk and Brendan gets creative to get through! We might be cursed, but we think you'll enjoy this one. https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show o...
2021-05-261h 31
Hardcore HavenHardcore Heaven 1994 - FULL BONUS SHOWIt's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review 1994's illustrious HARDCORE HEAVEN! Available in full from behind the paywall for all you knuckleheads who a) get in on this before it's gone and b) don't already support us at https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ If you don't support us there, why don't you? Rather rude, don't you think? The chairs are a-flyin' as Terry Funk and Cactus Jack attempt to usher ECW into an era of "hardcoredom". Meanwhile, there's a "baseball brawl" that has almost nothing to do with baseball, a stiff Sabu v...
2021-05-192h 28
Hardcore HavenFree Preview - Hardore Heaven 1994It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review 1994's illustrious HARDCORE HEAVEN! Available in full at https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ The chairs are a-flyin' as Terry Funk and Cactus Jack attempt to usher ECW into an era of "hardcoredom". Meanwhile, there's a "baseball brawl" that has almost nothing to do with baseball, a stiff Sabu vs 2 Cold Scorpio match, multiple guys named Tommy, and a divisive match for the TV title! Did we like this show? Probably not! Also discussed: the vagaries of U2, the increasing uselessness of the MCU, licensing Ghostface...
2021-05-1605 min
Hardcore HavenStop the chairs, I want to get off! - August 9th & 16th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 69 and 70 of ECW, from August 9th and 16th, 1994. These are the episodes leading up to and directly after HARDCORE HEAVEN '94, which we talk all about on Patreon later this week. 911 gets put over harder than a tipping cow! The Spiders debut and also exit! The NWA Championship tournament is announced, and nothing could possibly go wrong! Cactus Jack and Terry Funk call for chairs and nothing will ever be the same again! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the sh...
2021-05-122h 07
Hardcore HavenScungilli-eating slobs, you see! - July 26th & August 2nd, 1994It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episode 67 and 68, from July 16th and August 2nd, 1994. Hack Myers gets way too much screen time! Mr Hughes gives us an epic retrospective! Jason gets his first pinfall in ...ever?!?! The Bad Breed - WE INTERRUPT THIS SHOW DESCRIPTION TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE ALREADY POSTED TWO BONUS EPISODES IN THE PAST MONTH AND WE'VE GOT ANOTHER ONE COMING NEXT WEEK! HEAD TO THE LINK BELOW TO GET IN ON ALL THE GOOD STUFF - The Bad Breed are also here. https://www.pat...
2021-05-051h 40
Hardcore HavenFree Preview - Heat Wave 1994It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review the ECW home video exclusive HEAT WAVE '94: The Battle For the Future - exclusively for our Patreon backers, and nobody else! Sabu and Shane Douglas battle for the future of professional wrestling! The Funk Brothers and the Public Enemy dress in loose cotton (that's gonna get caught on the barbed wire, dudes). Tommy Cairo and The Sandman take each other on - cane versus cane! Tazmaniac's mystery partner is revealed! All this and so much more. Well, a bit more. I'm sure there's a reason we...
2021-05-0206 min
Hardcore Haven"Send me to boys' jail..." - July 12th & 19th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 65 and 66, from July 12th & 19th, 1994, which took place before and after HEAT WAVE '94. We get up close and personal with Hack Myers (the "hopeless hoodie"), Chad Austin turns heel, Tommy Dreamer defies the doctors, and Stone Cold Steve Austin Powers' world gets a bit more...fleshed out. Also discussed: the season 2 rule, the carceral system, the power dynamics of naming your enemies, and slow dancing to Finger Eleven. https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod...
2021-04-281h 53
Hardcore HavenThe Dumping Ground Of Freakshows - June 28th & July 5th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 63 and 64, from June 28th and July 5th, 1994. Stevie Richards debuts! Four men battle in a steel cage, and nobody cares! Phi Delta Slam bring the frat fracas from Florida!We also talk about whether people have sex on their wedding night(s), what even "shop meat" might be, the excellence of Kurtwood Smith and Chris Elliott, the worth of the late night talk show, and other topics that reveal this to actually be an unfunny comedy podcast. Enjoy! Back us on Patreon! h...
2021-04-212h 25
Hardcore HavenFree Preview - Hostile City Showdown 1994 The Funk Brothers reunite! Cactus Jack makes his ECW debut against Sabu! A Singapore cane is put on a pole! Pitbull #2 returns! It's late June '94 in the "most hostile city in America" and the ECW Arena is packed full for a night that features a cavalcade of the best that NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling has to offer - just not a title match for their champion, or anything. Come along for the ride with us! It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review the ECW Home Video exclusive Hostile City Showdown - exclusively for Patreon backers, and no...
2021-04-2009 min
Hardcore HavenThey said I "scare the burgers." - June 14th & 21st, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 61 and 62, from June 14th and 21st, 1994. If you like people talking about "ooh, aah, I like that", this is the place to be! We talk all about the run up to Hostile City Showdown, including brief appearances from Cactus Jack, 2 Cold Scorpio and Sabu fighting at a Farmer's Market, and some other inauspicious debuts. We also discuss the psyche of community theatre, Montgomeryville Rules, the finer points of Beat the Geeks, and the location of Yonkers. Oh, and Chris Goulstone. All hail. Back us o...
2021-04-141h 44
Hardcore HavenDouble Shearas on the Dime - May 31st & June 7th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 59 and 60, from May 31st & June 7th, 1994. Sabu's legendary opponent announced! Whipwreck defends the TV title! Damien Stone debuts! The Public Enemy steal a llama! Luke shits in a Boston Pizza! All this and more can be yours if you just press play. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2021-04-071h 27
Hardcore HavenMay 17th & 24th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 57 and 58, from May 17th & 24th, 1994. An underdog is crowned as TV Champion! 74 or more promos are cut! When Worlds Collide is rehashed! Philadelphia is the most hostile city in America! Also discussed: the finer points of kendo sticks, Mikey Whiplash, the concept of "wrestling funny", the importance of sauce, and a little show called "And Terry Makes Two". Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at ht...
2021-03-311h 34
Hardcore HavenGreat Use of "Nor" - May 3rd & 10th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 55 and 56, from May 3rd & 10th, 1994. Tommy Cairo and Peaches mean business! Terry Funk's an old fart and Arn Anderson's a tooter! The Nintendo 64 ain't all that and neither is Paul E. Dangerously's hood tactics! Plus, we preview When Worlds Collide, and ask: is there such thing as a Bodygaurdic Oath? Dig it. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/
2021-03-222h 10
Hardcore HavenByss Plz and the Pit Bull Zone - April 19th & 26th, 1994 (ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 53 and 54, from April 19th & 26th, 1994! Stunning run-ins! A new TV champ! Many video recaps! When Worlds Collide starts to take shape, including some WCW talent and a Singapore Cane match! Plus, we invent a new social network. Dig it. Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX
2021-03-151h 39
Hardcore HavenEp. 25 - One Year of ECW Down ft. Matty In The House (April 5th & 12th, 1994 - ECW TV)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 51 and 52, from April 5th & 12th, 1994! We made it through a whole year of episodes and what better way to celebrate than with an EXCLUSIVE interview with none other than Matty In The House himself: actor/nightclub owner/promoter/walk-on relief pitcher Matt DeMatt! We talk about his days with the promotion, his longtime friendship with Paul Heyman, traveling with Road Warrior Hawk, the genesis of "Extreme", and so much more. Matt shows up around 1:44:30 Full video interview later this week on our Patreon:
2021-03-082h 43
Hardcore HavenMarch 22nd & 29th, 1994 (ECW TV) - Shane Douglas turns a corner! Chris Jericho commits gimmick infringement! JT Smith writhes in pain!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 49 and 50, from March 22nd & 29th, 1994! On this episode: Shane Douglas turns a corner! Chris Jericho commits gimmick infringement! JT Smith writhes in pain! We discover the wonders of Angus Khan! And more - we promise. Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX
2021-03-011h 53
Hardcore HavenMarch 8th & 15th, 1994 (ECW TV) - Big title changes! Medium-sized angles are teased! Small potatoes, otherwise!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 47 and 48, from March 8th and 15th, 1994! This one features a big stipulation announcement, a couple of title changes, Luke and Brendan's transformation into shock jocks, and a special guest appearance by "John Taffer". Get into it! Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX
2021-02-221h 54
Hardcore HavenFebruary 22nd & March 1st, 1994 (ECW TV) - Funk's revenge is heavily teased! Sandman is sexist and Hotbody's a creep! We'll never be the same again!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 45 and 46, from February 22nd & March 1st, 1994! Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2021-02-151h 53
Hardcore HavenBONUS - The Night The Line Was Crossed (Feb. 5th, 1994)This is our most recent EXTREMIUM (aka Extreme + Premium_ episode of the show, normally only available to Patreon backers. But for you freeloaders? We'll give you a taste. This one's all about The Night The Line Was Crossed. Was the line crossed? I dunno, maybe. Hosted by Brendan Flaherty and Luke Pennock. Back us on Patreon here: https://www/patreon.com/hardcorehaven Find us on Twitter & Instagram @hcorehavenpod Theme song by RANX Follow Luke on Twitch @pukelennock
2021-02-081h 47
Hardcore HavenFebruary 8th & 15th, 1994 (ECW TV) - The fallout from The Night The Line Was Crossed! The debuts of Hack Myers and The Young Dragons! We roast Ben Franklin, so you don't have to!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 43 and 44, from February 8th and 15th, 1994! What events follow in the aftermath of the (presumably) historic Night The Line Was Crossed? (which we reviewed over on Patreon, of course) Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2021-02-012h 16
Hardcore HavenJanuary 25th & February 1st, 1994 (ECW TV) - Mikey Whipwreck debuts! We talk about Shane Douglas for longer than we thought we would! Get set for The Night The Line Was Crossed!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 41 & 42, from January 25th and February 1st, 1994! Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ (Our next bonus show, all about The Night The Line Was Crossed, goes up THIS FRIDAY) Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX. This episode is NOT brought to you by the Broadway Shoe Repair. This episode IS brought to you by Dr. Fr...
2021-01-251h 55
Dr. Frightful Presents: A PodcastEpisode 12: SlobberknockerGood Evening My Dear Listeners....Welcome to Wrasslefest! Will Vic The Viper Defend his championship? Or will The Gravedigger win with his zombie hoard? Just be careful where you get your occult embellishments.....Scary-o-Meter:1.5 Ghosts out of 5-------------------------------------Content Warning: Gore-------------------------------------Slobberknocker was Written by James AvramenkoDirected and Edited by Grahame KentFeaturing the voice talents of James Avramenko as Billy Bob and Vic The ViperLuke Pennock as The Duke and Ornery Orville
2021-01-2025 min
Hardcore HavenJanuary 4th & 18th, 1994 (ECW TV) - ECW: where the shirts are half price and the title matches are double-length! Paul E plots revenge while Terry Funk and Shane Douglas plot a swerve or two!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 38 & 40, from January 4th and 18th, 1994! Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2021-01-181h 29
Hardcore HavenDecember 1993 marathon!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 35, 36, 37, and 38. It's a marathon of December 1993, just in time for the actual new year! Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2021-01-111h 03
Dr. Frightful Presents: A PodcastEpisode 11: Can I Come In Though?Good Evening My Dear Listeners....There is a Vampiric Plague sweeping the nation. Just remember the old saying: A Vampire Can Only Come In If They Are Invited.....Scary-o-Meter:1.5 Ghosts out of 5-------------------------------------Can I Come In Though was Written by Grahame KentDirected and Edited by Grahame KentFeaturing the voice talents of Danielle Roy as Hilda HendersonKatelyn Polischuk as Dr. Beth Acula, MDLuke Pennock as KeithJennica Grienke as JudyJames Avramenko as Sam the V...
2021-01-0621 min
Hardcore HavenNovember 23rd & 30th, 1993 - It's our Holiday Hangover Special! - Public Enemy? More like Jailhouse Grunge (and Rock...Rocco Rock)It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 33 and 34, from November 23rd & 30th, 1993. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Don't miss our next ECW watch-along! Next one is on New Year's Eve. Don't worry, we'll leave time for you to watch the ball drop, or whatever is even happening.
Theme song by RANX.
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Hardcore HavenNovember 9th & 16th, 1993 (ECW TV) - A little lump o' coal in your wrestling boot!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 31 and 32, from November 9th & 16th, 1993. Happy holidays! Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/
Theme song by RANX.
2020-12-251h 38
Hardcore HavenOctober 26th & November 2nd, 1993 (ECW TV) - Sabu looks at his title! Jason looks for clients! Sal Bellomo looks for revenge!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 29 and 30, from October 26th & November 2nd, 1993. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2020-12-211h 43
Hardcore HavenOctober 12th & 19th, 1993 (ECW TV) - The New Dangerous Alliance debuts! Terry Funk turns on his student! Badd Company vs Bad Breed is...kindda badd!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episodes 27 and 28, from October 12th & 19th, 1993. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2020-12-141h 52
Dr. Frightful Presents: A PodcastEpisode 8: The Doctor Is In and An Evening With Dr. FrightfulGood Evening My Dear Listeners....Come with me now as we listen to the failed pilot of a medical drama I made in the 90's as well as an exclusive interview about my mysterious past.......Scary-o-Meter:1 Ghosts out of 5-------------------------------------The Doctor Is In was Written by Andrew TaylorAn Evening With Dr. Frightful was Written by Andrew Taylor and Grahame KentDirected by Andrew TaylorEdited by Grahame Kent Featuring the voice talents of Johanna Arnott as Nurse ConcernDa...
2020-12-0328 min
Hardcore HavenSeptember 28th & October 5th, 1993 (ECW TV) - Terry Funk makes his last stand! (Or does he?) Sabu and the Tasmaniac debut! Luke hates The Muppets!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episode 25 and 26, from September 28th & October 5th, 1993. These episodes aired before and after the big NWA BloodFeast (or BloodFest) weekend at the ECW Arena. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2020-11-301h 57
Hardcore HavenSeptember 14th & 21st, 1993 - Eddie Gilbert is outta here! Joey Styles and The Public Enemy are in! Everything is about to change!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episode 23 and 24, from September 14th & 21st, 1993. These shows aired on Sportschannel in the weeks before and after the UltraClash supercard, which we have reviewed exclusively for our Patreon backers. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Follow Luke on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX.
2020-11-161h 44
Hardcore HavenAugust 31st & September 7th, 1993 - The tag team tournament concludes! Freddy Krueger debuts, kinda! The Gilberts lines their pockets!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episode 21 and 22, from August 31st & September 7th, 1993. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Theme song by RANX.
2020-11-091h 59
Hardcore HavenAugust 17th & 24th, 1993 - Too many debuts! W*ING takes flight! We have a new champion!It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review ECW episode 19 and 20, from August 17th & 24th, 1993. We go deep on this one - into the mind of the Dark Patriot; into the voices of the Super Destroyers; into whether or not this is even a worthwhile project. Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @hcorehavenpod Theme song by RANX.
2020-11-021h 47