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Call Me FriendCall Me Friend Podcast 2025 Year in Review | The Real Conversations That Changed EverythingWho do you call when life gets real? When the good news hits, the heartbreak lands, or you're just having one of those days—you call a friend. That’s the heartbeat of Call Me Friend—a feel good bi-weekly podcast that drops you into the kind of conversations that remind us who we are, where we belong, and why friendship matters.Hosted by former network news anchor, wife, mom, and Airbnb host Daryn Kagan, Call Me Friend is your weekly reminder of the joy, laughter, and healing that come with connection. Each week, Daryn picks up the ph...
2025-12-3103 min
Call Me FriendBehind the Savannah Bananas: Co-Founder Emily Cole on Family, Foster Care, and the Conversation That Changed EverythingWhat if the most heart hitting story connected to the Savannah Bananas had nothing to do with baseball, trick plays, or viral hijinks, but everything to do with family and purpose? In this friendship podcast conversation, Daryn sits down with co-owner Emily Cole to uncover the behind the scenes truth that shaped the Savannah Bananas brand from the inside out.This episode pulls you straight into the real life story of how Emily and Jesse Cole built an entertainment empire while quietly growing their family through bio, foster, and adoption and why that journey inspired Bananas Foster...
2025-12-1756 min
Call Me FriendLove, Personal Loss, and 9/11: Former CNN Anchor Carol Lin's Story the Network Never Showed YouWhen the world stopped on 9/11, millions saw Carol Lin on their screens… but no one saw what she was surviving off camera. In this gripping Call Me Friend conversation, Daryn reconnects with her former CNN colleague to uncover the truth behind Carol’s marriage, motherhood, identity, grief, and the hidden story behind her memoir, When News Breaks.Carol Lin opens up about the pressure of broadcast news, the unraveling of her marriage, the devastating loss of her husband shortly after their daughter was born, and how motherhood, identity, and grief collided during the most public chapter of her...
2025-12-101h 05
Call Me FriendDriving Route 66 to Hope: How One "Crazy" Man, a Vintage Chevy, and ShelterBox Are Changing LivesA 70-year-old humanitarian, a 1953 Chevy truck, and Route 66 unite for ShelterBox. Don Crost drives 2,500 miles to spotlight disaster relief, friendship, and doing good, proving it is never too late to chase a purpose.Join Daryn as Don shares why he set a $25,000 goal for ShelterBox’s 25th anniversary, how that vintage truck handled the journey from Evanston to Santa Barbara, and what ShelterBox delivers for families after hurricanes, earthquakes, and conflict, from tents and solar lights to shelter repair kits and mosquito nets. You will also hear from former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen on pivoting to purpose an...
2025-11-1233 min
Call Me FriendTwo Single Dads, One Powerful Friendship After LossTwo dads share raw stories of grief, single fatherhood, and healing while building friendship and hope after loss. In this episode of Call Me Friend, host Daryn Kagan connects with David McClain and Jamal Jones, two fathers who each lost their wives to cancer and her husband Trent, who walked a similar path. Together, they open up about parenting through grief, rediscovering love, and starting their podcast Getting Back Up. Their conversation highlights resilience, fatherhood, and the importance of honest dialogue about loss and healing.What You’ll Learn✅ How two single dads turned tragedy into frie...
2025-09-0344 min
Call Me FriendFrom CNBC to Money Rehab: Nicole Lapin’s Story of Financial Resilience & Rebuilding After LossFrom CNBC to Money Rehab, Nicole Lapin brings a powerful story of financial resilience, personal finance mastery, and rebuilding after loss. In this episode of the Call Me Friend podcast, host Daryn Kagan sits down with Nicole to explore her journey from becoming the youngest anchor at CNBC to privately battling debt, making financial literacy accessible to all, and starting over after the devastating Palisades fire destroyed her home just two weeks after becoming a mom.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How Nicole Lapin transitioned from CNBC anchor to Money Rehab host and fina...
2025-08-2049 min
Call Me FriendFrom Lightning Strike Survivor to Changing Lives: Richard Rogers & Alberto’s Second Chance StorySecond chances, lightning strike survival, and overcoming adversity take center stage in this powerful episode of the Call Me Friend Podcast. Host Daryn Kagan welcomes Richard Rogers, a lightning strike survivor who faced death and lived to share his inspiring second chance story. Joined by Alberto, founder of West Texas Barber Academy, they share how second chances change lives and fuel missions of giving back. Just One More Foundation, founded by Richard Rogers, provides critical support to individuals like Alberto, helping him take his barber school to the next level through accreditation, barber school expansion.Richard Rogers’ li...
2025-08-0639 min
The O.H.I.O. Fund ReportRemote Vans: Building The Best Adventure Vans in America With Tony Alexander & Daryn HillhouseRemote Vans: Building The Best Adventure Vans in America With Tony Alexander & Daryn HillhouseThe O.H.I.O. Fund Report's second episode features Tony Alexander and Daryn Hillhouse, co-founders of Remote Vans — a Cincinnati-based company redefining the premium adventure van category by blending high-quality craftsmanship with the technology and design required for the modern lifestyle — and Jeffrey Stern, Principal at The O.H.I.O. Fund. Their journey captures a classic entrepreneurial arc—from piecing together their first custom van in a brewery garage at the height of the pandemic to scaling...
2025-06-1850 min
Call Me FriendTV Co-Anchors to Lifelong Friends: Bill Hemmer & Daryn Kagan ReuniteFrom CNN anchors to lifelong friends, Daryn Kagan and Bill Hemmer reunite to toast decades of broadcast journalism, newsroom camaraderie, and life lessons.What happens when your “arranged marriage” at work turns into a real friendship? In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Call Me Friend, host Daryn Kagan reconnects with her former CNN co-anchor, now Fox News host, Bill Hemmer. Their candid chat explores journalism careers, behind the scenes moments as TV co-anchors, and the surprising rituals (yes, banana toast!) that kept them grounded.In This Episode You Will LearnWhat it’s really...
2025-06-1840 min
Call Me FriendHow My Gay Boyfriends Found Me a HusbandWhat do gay boyfriends, heartbreak, and funnel cake have in common? They led to a real-life love story about friendship, second chances, and finally finding a husband.This friendship podcast and love story podcast dives into dating after heartbreak, single parent dating, and the surprising ways connection can show up when you least expect it.In this episode of Call Me Friend, host Daryn Kagan shares how her longtime friends Craig and Michael—her hilarious, devoted gay best friends—became unexpected matchmakers. Through heartfelt conversations about love, loss, and second chances, Daryn reve...
2025-06-0446 min
Call Me FriendFrom TV Fame to Rock Bottom: Leon Harris on Addiction, Recovery & RedemptionLeon Harris on Addiction, Recovery & Redemption. In the powerful premiere of Call Me Friend, Emmy-winning anchor Leon Harris sits down with host and former CNN co-anchor Daryn Kagan for his first interview since the very public incident last November that ended his TV news career. This raw, redemptive conversation dives deep into what it means to fall hard, heal deeply, and be truly seen by a friend who doesn’t flinch.From their days breaking national news together—including 9/11 coverage—to Leon’s spiral into alcoholism and his very public exit from the anchor desk, this episode is a pow...
2025-05-1440 minCall Me FriendCall Me Friend! Coming SoonWho do you call when life gets real? When the good news hits, the heartbreak lands, or you're just having one of those days—you call a friend. That’s the heartbeat of Call Me Friend—a feel-good weekly podcast that drops you into the kind of conversations that remind us who we are, where we belong, and why friendship matters.Hosted by former network news anchor, wife, mom, and Airbnb host Daryn Kagan, Call Me Friend is your weekly reminder of the joy, laughter, and healing that come with connection. Each week, Daryn picks up the phone...
2025-04-0801 min
Evolving HubSpot"AI shouldn’t be something you pay for every time you use it" | Daryn on DeepSeek’s Big DisruptionWelcome back to the Evolving HubSpot podcast with Daryn Smith. In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest shifts in AI, CRM, and the future of business starting with DeepSeek’s breakthrough in AI pricing and what that means for companies like HubSpot and Salesforce.Here’s what you can expect:1. The Disruption of AI PricingAI is getting cheaper, and DeepSeek is changing the game. Daryn explores why charging per AI interaction never made sense and how businesses will need to rethink AI monet...
2025-02-1312 min
Evolving HubSpot"AGI won’t see mass adoption in 2025" | Daryn Smith on What’s Next for AI & CRMWelcome to the first episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast in 2025, hosted by Daryn Smith.As we step into a new year, we explore the future of AI, the evolving role of HubSpot’s partner network, and the growing intersection of CRM, automation, and artificial general intelligence (AGI).Here’s what you can expect in this episode:1. The Rise of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in CRMUnlike today’s AI, AGI has the potential to learn, adapt, and make autonomous decisions. Daryn breaks down the opport...
2025-01-2116 min
Shaken and DisturbedDaryn shares a huge life-changing announcement - NMR #77It's our first new episode of 2025! We discuss John forgetting to send Daryn's Christmas gift. Daryn checks in amidst the Los Angeles wildfires. And Daryn shares a very personal and exciting update about her life!SUBSCRIBE TO SHAKEN AND DISTURBED ON YOUTUBE!Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here!Want Shaken and Disturbed merch? T-shirts, pillows, hoodies, phone...
2025-01-0926 min
Evolving HubSpot“AI agents could save 75% of your time" | Daryn Smith on the Future of Business ProcessesWelcome to the final episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast for 2024, hosted by Daryn Smith.In this episode, we reflect on the year’s biggest lessons, key trends, and the evolution of AI and business processes as we look ahead to 2025.From the rise of AI agents to Huble’s global growth, Daryn shares valuable insights to help you stay ahead in the rapidly changing business landscape.Here’s what you can expect:
2024-12-1010 min
Evolving HubSpot"Usage-based pricing is the future" | Daryn Smith reacts to HubSpot's Acquisition of CacheflowWelcome to the latest episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast with Daryn Smith.In this episode, we unpack some of the most talked-about developments in the tech and CRM space - HubSpot’s acquisition of Cacheflow, Dharmesh Shah’s sale of Chat.com, and HubSpot’s strong Q3 performance.Join us as we explore the strategic moves shaping the future of HubSpot and the broader industry.Here’s what you can expect:1...
2024-11-2013 min
We Just Want You to ReadSounds Like A Waste of Paper, Killed a Tree for NOTHING (Kinda Spoilers)It's time for our third episode and instead of encouraging you to read, it's time for a DNF (did not finish) episode! Daryn & Paige wax poetic about reading, hate on books, and ultimately just list some of the books we didn't finish recently. Before you listen, check out this list of books we talked about to make sure you don't have a book spoiled for you:Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings (no spoilers just Daryn being grouchy)The Queen of the Tearling Trilogy by Erika Johansen (no spoilers just Daryn aggressively hating it)This Present Darkness by Frank...
2024-10-3046 min
Evolving HubSpotDaryn Smith on why you need to embrace tech debtWelcome to the latest episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast with Daryn Smith.In this episode, we discuss HubSpot’s recent recognition in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for B2B marketing automation and AI innovations transforming the business landscape. Join us as we explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in marketing automation and AI.Here’s what you can expect:1. HubSpot’s Leadership in the Gartner Magic Quadrant:
2024-10-0911 min
Evolving HubSpotAI Transformation in Business: Insights from INBOUND 2024 with Daryn Smith & AWS’ Susanne SeitingerJoin Daryn Smith, CEO of Huble, on this episode of the Evolving HubSpot Podcast as he sits down with Susanne Seitinger, Director of AI and Machine Learning Product Marketing at Amazon Web Services, live from INBOUND 2024 in Boston. In this insightful episode, they explore the rapid evolution of AI, discussing AI assistants, co-pilots, and the transformation of business and marketing landscapes.Susanne shares her expertise on the game-changing applications of AI, including AWS innovations like Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker, and how these tools empower c...
2024-09-2017 min
Evolving HubSpotDaryn Smith on the biggest updates announced at INBOUND24Welcome to the latest episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast with Daryn Smith, recorded live at HubSpot’s INBOUND 2024 event in Boston. Join us as we explore the most exciting announcements from day one of the event and dive into how these innovations will impact businesses moving forward. Here’s what you can expect:1. Breeze AI and AI Agents: Redefining HubSpot's FutureHubSpot’s newly launched Breeze AI is setting the stag...
2024-09-1913 min
Evolving HubSpotDaryn Smith on The Future of AI in Sales and the Risks and Rewards of AI AdoptionWelcome to the latest episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast with Daryn Smith. In this episode, we dive deep into the future of AI in sales and marketing, along with some fascinating reflections on Daryn's career. Here's what you can expect:1. AI in Sales: 2026 and BeyondWe kick things off with a look into the future. Daryn shares his predictions on how AI will transform global sales strategies, where, post-2026, AI will take over many of the tasks that currently fall on salespeople, allowing them to shift their focus entirely...
2024-08-2712 min
Evolving HubSpotDaryn Smith on the AI-First Era, AI in Search Technology & Staying at the Forefront of AI InnovationWelcome to the third episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast with Daryn Smith! In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of the AI-first era. Here’s what you can expect:1. The AI-First EraWe kick off by discussing the journey from desktop and laptop-focused digital experiences to the mobile-first design era. Daryn explains how the advent of the iPhone in 2007 revolutionised user experiences, leading to the current AI-first era where natural language and voice interactions are key.He then dives into the increasing importance of natural language processing (NLP) and voice in...
2024-08-0815 min
Evolving HubSpotDaryn Smith on Google's Failed Acquisition of HubSpot, the Implications for HubSpot & the Current CRM Market SituationWelcome to the second episode of the Evolving HubSpot podcast with Daryn Smith! In this episode, we explore some critical developments and innovations in the world of HubSpot. Here’s what you can expect:1. Google’s Non-Acquisition of HubSpot:We kick off by discussing the recent news that Google will not be acquiring HubSpot. Daryn shares his disappointment over the acquisition falling through and reflects on the potential benefits that Google’s entry into the CRM ecosystem could have brought, particu...
2024-07-2418 min
Evolving HubSpotDaryn Smith on Google's Potential Acquisition of HubSpot, Inbound24 Insights & HIPAA ComplianceWelcome to the first episode of the Daryn Smith podcast! In this episode, we dive into some exciting and pressing topics in the world of HubSpot. Here’s what you can expect:1. Google acquiring HubSpot:We kick off by discussing the rumours about Google potentially acquiring HubSpot. Daryn shares his positive outlook on the acquisition and its potential to transform the landscape of marketing and sales technology.Daryn compares Google and Microsoft's ecosystem, highlighting the advantages of a unified platform and the potential benefits of HubSpot jo...
2024-06-2523 min
Evolving HubSpotDaryn Smith: How has HubSpot evolved?Welcome to the "Evolving HubSpot Podcast" hosted by Matthew Creswick. This inaugural episode features an in-depth conversation with Daryn Smith, the CEO of Huble Digital. As an exploration into the world of HubSpot, this podcast delves into the evolution of both HubSpot as a platform and how businesses utilise it over time.In this episode, Daryn shares his journey from a computer science background to becoming CEO of Huble Digital, a company focused on aiding businesses in their HubSpot-based front office evolution. He also c...
2023-08-2235 min
Shaken and DisturbedIntroducing 'Killer Questions with Daryn Carp' - Who Is Lori Ruff? (with Citizen Detective Kenda Martinez)FEED DROP! Check out this episode of Daryn's podcast with Investigation Discovery, "Killer Questions with Daryn Carp." And be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!When Lori Ruff dies by suicide, her family finds a hidden box containing documents suggesting there is much more to her tragic story. Who, or what, was Lori running from? What had she done, and what was done to her? Was Lori even her real name? And who is to blame for her eventual suicide? Lori’s death opened a pandora’s box of unanswered questions. Host Daryn Carp is joined by Ke...
2022-10-0140 min
Patriots With Grit47. Why Do Libraries Want to Sexualize Your Kids? Drag Queen Story Hr, Disney Ironheart, with Daryn RossLearn how to protect your life savings from inflation and an irresponsible government, with Gold and Silver. Go to www.PWGLikesGold.com and see if you qualify for up to $10,000 in FREE Silver.-------------------------------------PLEASE HELP SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSMike Lindell, founder of My Pillow and My Store is working hard to save America. Get major discounts when you use the promo code ‘GRIT’ when shopping atMy Pillow https://www.mypillow.com/GRIT Phone: 800-895-9738My Store https://mystore.com/GRIT Phone: 800-652-9032Get accurate, honest and true...
2022-09-3018 minShaken and DisturbedNMR #27 - John Invades Daryn's ApartmentJohn and Daryn finally talk about the elephant in the room: John staying at Daryn's apartment like he's Kevin McCallister from Home Alone. And he has a lot to say about Daryn's bathroom. Daryn updates us on her 3-week trip to Portugal and how much happier and healthier she felt.OUR MERCH STORE IS LIVE! Click here to browse our store and support our show!T-Shirts, hoodies, notebooks, phone cases, pillows, and more!Do you want first access to exclusive Shaken and Disturbed t-shirts, and other merch? Patreon subscribers are going to get first...
2022-09-1643 min
Round II: The Film Sequel Podcast#9: The Dark KnightWe take to the anarchy-filled streets of Gotham City to discuss perhaps the most famous Batman movie sequel of all-time, The Dark Knight. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is Matthew Quincer. Not only was he a groomsman in my wedding, but he has direct ties to the movie theater industry. His family owns and operates a movie theater in Wadena, MN called the Cozy Theatre and a single-screen theater in Perham, MN called The Comet Theater. You can find his businesses at the places b...
2022-03-291h 48Round II: The Film Sequel Podcast#8: Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeWe take on Doomsday by discussing one of the most polarizing comic book movies of all-time, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special episode guest is John Aaron Garza. He is the co-host of the Reel in Motion podcast / YouTube channel, show producer for the Untamed & Unashamed podcast, and an upcoming future author. You can find him online at:- X: https://x.com/Ser_Jon_Arryn- Instagram: nkl_n_d1med- Vero: John Aaron Garza - YouTube: h...
2022-03-152h 12Round II: The Film Sequel Podcast#7: Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyWe travel through time in a phone booth with bubble gum on top to discuss a sci-fi comedy sequel from the early '90s, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special episode guest is Dallas Hernandez. He occasionally appears with me on the Level 33.1 Roundtable episodes of the Always Hold On To Smallville podcast, and hints at the end of this episode of hosting his own podcast, which is soon to come. You can find him online at: - X: https://x.com/DallasHashtagez
2022-03-011h 01Round II: The Film Sequel Podcast#6: Captain America: The Winter SoldierOn your left! We join the ranks at S.H.I.E.L.D. to discuss one of the most highly revered sequels in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain America: The Winter Soldier. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special episode guest is Jonan Garcia. His family owns a comic book store, Hollywood Heroes, and you can find him online at:- Website: https://hhcomics.com- Instagram: hollywood_heroes_store - Instagram: Jonan Garcia (jonangarcia3) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodHeroesStore Y...
2022-02-151h 17Round II: The Film Sequel Podcast#5: Back to the Future Part IIWe hop into the DeLorean to discuss an iconic movie sequel from the late '80s, Back to the Future Part II. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special episode guest is Alex Woytcke. He is a Minnesota-based filmmaker, having directed and edited short films for his YouTube channels White Key Productions and Wolf Pack Pictures. He has also appeared on the Two Dudes, One Double Feature podcast. You can find him online at the following: - X: https://x.com/AlexWoytcke- Letterboxd: MrWhiteKey (Alexander Woytcke) https://b...
2022-02-011h 17
Digital SurfingMark McCarthy: Going BeyondThis week Daryn is joined by Mark McCarthy, Director of Operational Customer Experience at Katapult, a leading omnichannel point-of-sale payment platform, providing alternative purchase solutions for retailers and consumers.With over 10 years of marketing experience, Mark shared his insights into rebranding and what it means to go beyond just changing logos, as well as his experience moving his support and service team onto HubSpot. It’s Mark McCarthy!Follow Daryn on LinkedIn: https://ww...
2022-01-2638 minRound II: The Film Sequel Podcast#4: Clerks IIWe dine in at Mooby's fast-food restaurant to discuss the sequel to a classic independent film, Clerks II. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special episode guest is Joe Fricke. He is the co-host of the Movie Changeup podcast. You can find the podcast anywhere podcasts are available and on social media at @MovieChangeup or simply at Movie Changeup. - X: https://x.com/The_Joe_Fricke- Movie Changeup: https://www.moviechangeup.com/ You can find me online at the following: - Vero: Daryn K...
2022-01-1835 minRound II: The Film Sequel Podcast#3: Toy Story 2We go on the journey to Al's Toy Barn to discuss one of the best animated sequels ever made, Toy Story 2. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My guest for today's episode is Tristan Mayer. He is the co-host of the Movie Changeup podcast. You can find the podcast anywhere podcasts are available and on social media at @MovieChangeup or simply at Movie Changeup.- Movie Changeup: https://www.moviechangeup.com/ You can find me online at the following: - Vero: Daryn Kirscht - X: https...
2022-01-0447 minRound II: The Film Sequel Podcast#2: Rocky IIWe step into the ring to discuss a sequel that is one of my personal favorites, Rocky II. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My guest for today's episode is Lance Laster. He is the co-host of the Always Hold On To Arrow podcast and a podcast covering sports films called Training Montage. You can find the episode guest, Lance Laster, online at the following:- X: https://x.com/sirlancelaster- Arrow Podcast on X: https://x.com/donotfailourpod- Always Hold On To Arrow...
2022-01-0440 minRound II: The Film Sequel Podcast#1: Terminator 2: Judgment DayWe kickoff the very first feature-length episode with a fun discussion regarding one of the most famous sequels of all-time, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. We cover behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is Zach Moore. He is the helmer of the "Always Hold On To" network of podcasts, which includes hosting his flagship podcast, Always Hold On To Smallville (which I also appear on sometimes). You can find him online at the following: - X: https://x.com/mooreonzach- Always Hold On To Smallville on...
2022-01-0439 min
Digital SurfingSeason Finale: 2021 Digital Surfing HighlightsIn this last episode of Digital Surfing 2021 season 1, Daryn Smith shares some key highlights from the past year!Follow Daryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darynsmith
2021-12-1502 minRound II: The Film Sequel Podcast#0: PreviewThis quick preview episode details my upcoming movie-themed podcast launching in time for the winter holiday season in 2021. Round II: The Film Sequel Podcast is a celebration of the second movie in a film franchise and explores the magical feeling of returning for the sequel. I will have a guest join me for each episode for a one-on-one conversation about a particular sequel. You can probably guess some of the heavy-hitters that will make the list, but there will also be some choices that may surprise some people. You can find me online...
2021-11-1002 min
The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #140 - HEAD TO HEAD: WORLDS COLLIDE & WWE ROYAL RUMBLEIt's time for The Whole Ref'n Show 4th Annual Royal Rumble Contest entry reveals! #dearlisteners, are YOU one of the 30 who get not one, but TWO chances to win a fabulous prize from the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle? And if you are, WHAT will be your number? It is hard to believe that this is year 4 of this contest, but we are so happy to still be here and happy to be your choice for #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews! Will you join the ranks of Ryan Pate, Tom Breen, Roshawn Rochester and Jason Maxwell? You could...
2020-01-251h 46The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #139 - FAREWELL TO ROCKY JOHNSON/TESSA BLANCHARD BACKLASH/MORE AEW ON TNT?!Do you feel the rrrrumblin?? It’s a coming, folks! The Whole Ref’n Show 4th Annual Royal Rumble Contest is nearly here! Listen NOW to hear the final details on joining the contest if you have not already! SO EASY! SO FREE! DO IT NOW! …and then listen to the rest of the latest, greatest episode of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! This week our heroes Daryn and Perry discuss the passing of Rocky Johnson, former WWF great and father of The Rock. The boys also discuss the accusations swirling around Tessa Blanch...
2020-01-221h 05The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #138 - TWRS RETURNS/NJPW WRESTLE KINGDOM 14 REVIEW/ ROYAL RUMBLE RUMORSNew year, old friends, favorite podcast!! Yes, #dearlisteners, the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle is back, in your ear holes and in your mind and on your heart! After a hiatus, Daryn and Perry are back to give you the absolute best #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews in all the land! If this is your first time around, buckle up, because you have found the right place to rock your wrestling nerd world! The boys are so happy to be back at it, and there is so much to talk about… New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 14, WWE Ro...
2020-01-141h 35The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #136 - THE VERY LATEST FROM WWE, NXT, AEW, & FEST WRESTLINGFriends, wrestling fans, #dearlisteners, the drought is over! Our heroes are back! Daryn and Perry return with their much-ballyhooed podcast, the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle, and they’re here to save the day! Buckle up; after a month off, the boys are so potent your ears get pregnant! Pregnant with #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews!! The boys have so much to talk about, like AEW crowning an old champion as a new champion, the impending arrival of Dynamite, the impending Smackdown of FOXTV, the arrival of NXT on USA, SummerSlam, Clash of Champions and FEST Wrestling’s 3rd y...
2019-09-231h 15The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #135 - FAREWELL TO HARLEY RACE/NEW (OLD) FACES AT IMPACT WRESTLING/FEST WRESTLING: X-MAS IN JULY 3 REVIEW WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLES VOLKERTIt's a special episode of The Whole Ref'n Show this week, as our FEST Wrestling: XMas in July 3 REVIEW features a very special guest, FEST Wrestling ring announcer, Charles Volkert! Yes, sweet, sweet Charles lends his silky-smooth vocals and plugged-in wrestlethoughts to Daryn and Perry's breakdown of the latest, greatest independent wrestling show around! We have wanted Charles on the show for a long time, so it was great to have him aboard to lend his insider thoughts from INSIDE the ring at FEST; from Jason Cade's outrageous action, to NOT seeing the FEST Tag Team Championships get ganked...
2019-08-051h 53The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #134 - RAW REUNION/EVOLVE 131 & AEW FIGHT FOR THE FALLEN REVIEW/FEST WRESTLING: X-MAS IN JULY 3 PRESHOW/WWE EXTREME RULES REVIEWSo many wrestles, so little time! It is the wrestling card packed-ed-est episode of The Whole Ref'n Show yet, #dearlisteners! Our heroes Daryn and Perry review AEW Fight for the Fallen, Evolve 131 and WWE Extreme Rules. The boys also PREview FEST Wrestling: XMas in July 3! So, from the home of AEW, Jacksonville, Florida, to the ECW Arena, and a lot of points in between, it's a tour de Atlantic Coast in the wrestling world this week. How did the apparently entirely "elite" roster perform in that city on the river? Is Kenny Omega transitioning into an American performer well? W...
2019-07-282h 51The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #133 - AEW FYTER FEST FALLOUT/WWE & THE ESPYS/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE EXTREME RULESWhat a wrestleweek it is! AEW is filling up the Wi-Fi, running Fyter Fest and Fight For the Fallen just two weeks apart. Our heroes Daryn and Perry are going to look back at one and forward to the other. WWE has a busy week in the city of brotherly love, with the WWE Network airing Evolve Wrestling's 10th anniversary show live from the ECW Arena on Saturday night, and the Extreme Rules PPV, also in Philly, on Sunday evening! This means that WWE is pitting the (WWE-backed) Evolve show against All Elite Wrestling's third PPV outing... and people...
2019-07-132h 04The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #132 - HEYMAN & BISCHOFF TO WWE CREATIVE/DREAMER'S NIGHTMARE SCENARIO/WWE STOMPING GROUNDS REVIEWWith enemies like these, who needs friends!? Vince McMahon looks to two erstwhile enemies to turn his company around. It was announced this week that WWE had named Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff the respective Executive Directors of RAW and Smackdown, shoot creative positions designed to turn around a flagging product! You KNOW our heroes Daryn Beasley and Perry Smith have beaucoups to say about this matter! I mean, the boys are back in town! If AEW wanted a war, and Vince decides to unleash the lieutenants, then this could get real good real quickly! In other news, Paul...
2019-06-281h 43The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #130 - CENA RUMORS/FOR EFFY/NJPW: DOMINION REVIEW/WWE: SUPER SHOWDOWN REVIEWThere is a distinct international flair to this episode of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle, as our heroes Daryn and Perry discuss the mega wrestling events that took place in Saudi Arabia and Osaka, Japan! Of course we are talking about WWE Super Showdown and NJPW Dominion. The boys tackle these two super-shows, discussing the controversial Saudi visit for Vince and friends... and it doesn't end with the political decision-making. No, you will hear our take on Goldberg vs. The Undertaker and the underwhelming 50-man Battle Royal. But over in Osaka, with the...
2019-06-172h 37The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #127 - FAREWELL TO SILVER KING & ASHLEY MASSARO/A "FLAIR" FOR THE DRAMATIC/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE MONEY IN THE BANK 2019Blessed be the hashtag, as it makes even non-word acronyms into words, just like this week's WWE Network Special, #MITB. Go ahead, say it: "hashtag mittuhba." Thanks, Twitter. Our heroes Daryn and Perry struggle this week with the hashtag, well, certain aspects of it. Because, as you know, #dearlisteners, sometimes they absolutely adore it. But has it completely replaced "pound" yet? Listen and find out! Also this week, the boys discuss multiple untimely deaths in the world of wrestling. As always that is a taxing and unfortunate chore of wrestling journalism, and it makes for sad hearts and minds...
2019-05-181h 47The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #126 - WWE WILDCARD WOES/THE PROBLEM WITH SULLIVAN/FEST WRESTLING: THE HARDCORE HUNT 2 REVIEWHear ye, hear ye, #dearlisteners! Gather 'round and learn of what happened in Hogtown when the Easter Bunny dropped in with a very special batch of eggs! Listen to a tale as old as time: a tale of professional wrestlers beating one another senseless with implements of destruction! Staple guns, textbooks, bottlecaps and all sorts of mean, nasty things! That's right folks, it's the always-beloved, must-hear follow-up to FEST episode of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! Our hero Daryn tells our hero Perry about every match from FEST Wrestling's Hardcore Hunt 2! The title...
2019-05-121h 58The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #125 - EXIT DEAN AMBROSE & GOLDUST/LIO RUSH IN HOT WATER/FEST WRESTLING: THE HARDCORE HUNT 2 PREVIEW SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS RICH BOCCHINI & TEDDY STIGMAIt's a FEST-tastic week here on The Whole Ref'n Show! After what seems like an excruciating hiatus, FEST Wrestling presents the Hardcore Hunt 2, and our heroes Daryn and Perry are joined by Rich Bocchini to break down the card. As usual, this trio is Hogtown-bound for hijinks, and there's as much hilarity as there is analysis. The "straight-man" Rich Bocchini is, however, as capable as ever before dealing with the hosts with the mosts. But that's not all! Before the FESTivities can end, no less than Teddy Stigma ring-a-dings on the Bat-phone to crash the show and steal the...
2019-05-031h 38The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #124 - SUPERSTAR SHAKE-UP/HART ATTACK AT THE WWE HALL OF FAME/G1 SUPERCARD HIGHLIGHTSWhat else is there? What else happened WrestleMania week in the city that never sleeps!? Our heroes Daryn and Perry are here to tell us! That's right, #dearlisteners! The boys are back this week with a second helping of WrestleMania #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews! Daryn and Perry talk about every WWE Hall of Fame induction for the class of 2019, and yep, they talk ALL about the dumbass that bum-rushed Bret Hart on the stage... oh, and how somehow Brother Bruti was more in character than the damn Honky Tonk Man! The boys also discuss the biggest interloper of the week, and that...
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The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #123 - NXT TAKEOVER NEW YORK & WWE WRESTLEMANIA 35 REVIEWDid you ever stop and think about the word WrestleMania? It's ridiculous. So is what it is. So is wrestling. So is a wrestling podcast. Hey, we here at The Whole Ref'n Show simply call it right down the middle. AND WE WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!!! The WWE brought the wrestling WORLD into New York City and New Jersey last week for WrestleMania 35 an NXT Takeover, and the city that never sleeps was the city that never DIDN'T wrestle for about 10 days!! And while ROH and New Japan sold out the Garden and indy wrestling put on bl...
2019-04-152h 01The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #122 - THE HART FOUNDATION & BRUTUS "THE BARBER" BEEFCAKE TO THE HOF/LAST WEEK TONIGHT WRESTLING SEGMENT COMMENTS/HEAD TO HEAD: NXT TAKEOVER NEW YORK & WWE WRESTLEMANIA 35It's the LAST stop on the road to WrestleMania, #dearlisteners. Wherever you are in the world right now, whatever day and time it is; however well you think you're prepared for WrestleMania week AND "The Showcase of the Immortals," the BEST, LAST stop for each and every one of you is the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle, The Whole Ref'n Show!! There are going to be a lot of imitators in the New York City area... there are lots of imitators all over the internet. But for the VERY BEST and most thorough, most...
2019-04-063h 06The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #121 - SHANE STRICKLAND & DJZ SIGN WITH WWE/TITAN TOWERS NO MORE/HARLEM HEAT TO THE HOF/WWE FASTLANE RESULTSFollowing the briefest of hiatuses, our heroes Daryn and Perry are back with all the #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews that you #dearlisteners crave! The boys took the "Fastlane" last week, and they are here to tell you all about it. Out of the chutes and headlong for WrestleMania "Statue of Liberty Head," the boys go back to the drawing board on what to call their lead-up segment to the "Grandaddy of them All." Perry is raising and roping broncos, trying to call the thing the "WrestleMania Round-Up," while Daryn is whitening his knuckles and tightening his buckles for a high-speed "WrestleMania Drive-By!"...
2019-03-231h 31The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #120 - FAREWELL TO KING KONG BUNDY/TORI WILSON TO THE HOF/JIM ROSS ON HIS WAY TO AEW/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE FASTLANEOur heroes Daryn and Perry pull into the Fastlane on this week's episode as WWE dictates the new year's wrestling in all automobile-metaphors! The boys go head-to-head, picking winners for the WWE Network special (and boy! it's tag-team heavy). The discussions are broad and deep, as it's not just Fastlane that we are all looking at, but WrestleMania 35 on the near horizon. But it's not just this weekend's wrestling that is being chatted about either! The boys bid a farewell to the late King Kong Bundy, the giant embodiment of pro-wrestling that passed away just this week. And what...
2019-03-101h 18The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #118 - HOLLYWOOD HOGAN/NXT INVADERS/FEST WRESTLING LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD 3 REVIEW/WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER REVIEWHulk Hogan killed his career in the FESTibule, and it was a total DIY job, even though he never jobs, brother! But will Chris Hemsworth be a Perfect 10 playing the part of the Hulkster for Netflix? And #dearlisteners, did you Elimination Chamber and chill? Effy love Beastly or does Effy love Daryn Beasley? Tye Dillinger abandons the quest for the brass ring, and you didn't come to hear Perry Como sing, but Perry Smith and Daryn sling the best #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews around! Yes, it's that kind of a mixed-up, mashed-up overcrowded week, but this is and will always be the...
2019-02-231h 55The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #113 - FAREWELL TO "MEAN" GENE OKERLUND/ALL ELITE WRESTLING ANNOUNCED/NJPW WRESTLEKINGDOM 13 REVIEWWell let me tell you something, #dearlisteners! Our heroes Daryn and Perry hate to say farewell, but it's that time to say goodbye to Mean Gene Okerlund... the boys bid adieu to the greatest voice in the history of pro-wrestling. But it's not all a bummer. This was quite a week! The NWA blew it open in Tennessee with a "Pop-Up Event" featuring a Hair vs Hair match between David Arquette and Jocephus Brody! Tommy Dreamer brings Raven to Impact! Wrestling. And in Jacksonville, Florida, "The Elite" announced the latest players in the biggest wrestling game of all, the "...
2019-01-151h 58The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #112 - MAURO RANALLO CAR WRECK/NEW WOMEN'S TAG TEAM TITLES/TOP 10 OF 2018It's 2019, a new year, a new calendar, a new set of opportunities for all us insects called the human race... and there promises to be all sorts of new to The Whole Ref'n Show this year as well! But one thing that is not new and not going anywhere either is that this is the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! Ringing in the new year, our heroes Daryn and Perry discuss Mauro Ranallo's Christmas Eve car crash, the announcement of WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, and they take a peek at New Japan Pro...
2019-01-061h 49The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #107 - WWE EVOLUTION, WWE CROWN JEWEL, NXT TAKEOVER: WAR GAMES II, & WWE SURVIVOR SERIES REVIEWSGorge your ears, #dearlisteners, on the only wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! Our heroes Daryn and Perry are serving up a veritable smorgasbord of #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews! The boys are so thankful that you are here listening. The boys are thankful for the weird, wild world of wrestling, and on this Thanksgiving episode, the boys are tackling a lot of wrestling!! Following a very brief hiatus, Daryn and Perry discuss the “state of WWE,” by discussing the last 4 network specials, including “Evolution,” “Crown Jewel,” “War Games,” and “Survivor Series.” There’s TONS of stuffing in these 4 big wrestling cards, from...
2018-11-232h 54The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #106 - IS EVOLVE THE NEW WWE DEVELOPMENTAL?/FEST WRESTLING: WE ARE FAMILY 2 REVIEW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS EFFY & JASON CADEFEST! FEST! FEST! FEST! It's that time of year, the time when all the punk rockers (and the moon stompers?) and all the wrestlefans hit Hogtown for the biggest, baddest, raddest wrestling show in the world! Right on the tail of Episode 105, featuring a LIVE rendition of The Whole Ref'n Show from FEST17, our heroes Daryn and Perry bring you Episode 106 which features a blow-by-blow account of FEST Wrestling We Are Family 2! This episode takes a look at the many faces and names from the We Are Family 2 supershow. All 8 hours of that killer indy-wrestling event are discussed by...
2018-11-022h 23The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #101 - BRIE BELLA UNDER FIRE/NICOLE MATTHEWS VS INTERNATIONAL LAW/WWE MAE YOUNG CLASSIC 2018 ROUND 1 REVIEWLet's call this episode "Two Men and No Baby (Or Little Ladies or Boys)" shall we? Our heroes, our men if you will, Daryn and Perry are riding the crest of the wave that was Episode 100, and all the good will they garnered with that momentous and memorable episode seems to have emboldened them to go as outside the box as ever before. Remember Baby Jessica? Daryn and Perry do. What that has to do with Brie Bella giving Liv Morgan a concussion, we'll never know. But please come along on this fantastic voyage. As always, you will learn...
2018-09-291h 40The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #100 - THE "100TH EPISODE EXTRAVAGANZA" WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: TEDDY STIGMA, EFFY, & RICH BOCCHINI/WWE HELL IN A CELL 2018 REVIEW/THE "GLACIER STORY"It's a celebration, #dearlisteners! It's the 100th episode of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! It is a time to party, a time to reflect, a time to chat with those that joined us along the way, and a time to look just as much forward as we do back! Our heroes, Daryn and Perry, kick off the episode remembering all the things that have come and gone and all the things that have come and stayed! From "We Were There" NXT house-show chats to themed segments featuring Arliss; from discovering FEST Wrestling to...
2018-09-223h 58The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #099 - RIC FLAIR WALKS DOWN THE AISLE/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE HELL IN A CELL 2018/FEST WRESTLING 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH REVIEWTogether again, gee it's good to be together again! Daryn and Perry sit down in The Whole Ref'n Show studios (where it all began) for the first time in a year! And the boys are rip-roaring with the hottest #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews. Want the latest in #wrestletalk? Here you go. Want the funniest, weirdest bunch of opinions on either side of the Mississipp'!? Here you go. Your heroes are in the same room and talking about the WWE and FEST Wrestling. It's the home of every type of wrestling you ever gave a damn about! The boys catch you up on...
2018-09-162h 06The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #098 - JUSTIN CREDIBLE WOES/ALL IN REVIEW/FEST WRESTLING: 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH PREVIEW SHOWALL UP INS is what you could call this episode of The Whole Ref'n Show, because our heroes Daryn and Perry are going DEEP into the "ALL IN" pay-per-view spectacular held in Chicago. Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks put on a revolutionary and transformative wrestling show, and our guys are going to take you blow-by-blow, wink-by-wink, callback-by-callback to the one of the most daring, reverent, zeitgeist-embracing wrestling products of the last 30 years. And if that is NOT ENOUGH, #dearlisteners, Daryn and Perry bring you the very first look at FEST Wrestling's 2-Year Anniversary Bash just a day before...
2018-09-081h 55The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #097 - INJURIES TO BAD BOOKINGS/NWO TEASE/NXT TAKEOVER: BROOKLYN IV & WWE SUMMERSLAM 2018 RESULTSWe are ALL IN, #dearlisteners!? We are all in The Whole Ref'n Show gastro-lounge, mic'd up and ready to call EVERYTHING right down the middle! After Daryn spends the weekend in the hospital, Perry joins him back in the familiar realm of the podcast and out of the realm of intravenous nourishment and magnetospheres! Our heroes are alive and well here on Episode 97 and are talking about ALL the results of NXT: Takeover Brooklyn 4 and SummerSlam 2018, as well as some of the rumblings over the past 10 days since those shows. But the boys also discuss Hulk Hogan's cryptic nWo...
2018-09-011h 53The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #096 - FAREWELL TO "THE ANVIL"/ROYCE VS MELTZER/HEAD TO HEAD: NXT TAKEOVER: BROOKLYN IV & WWE SUMMERSLAM 2018We're serving up some Dave Meltzer soup on this episode of The Whole Ref'n Show... turns out the old wrestling journalist extraordinaire has gotten himself in a cauldron of hot water by talking about a certain someone's figure. Our heroes Daryn and Perry weigh in on the (non?) issue of Meltzer's comments about Peyton Royce's appearance. The boys also drop in on the goings-on of New Japan Pro Wrestling's G1 Climax, so tune in and find out who came out on top! We are also here to tell you that it's "The Big Red Monster" Kane that came out...
2018-08-172h 02The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #095 - RIP NIKOLAI VOLKOFF & BRIAN CHRISTOPHER/WWE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS/MAE YOUNG CLASSIC 2018 UPDATESEnter the Newsroom... not as sexy a title as Enter the Dragon. Nevertheless, we haven't a dragon on this week's episode of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle. But what we do have are a couple of heroes that go by the names Daryn and Perry! And we have loads of #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews. The boys discuss the unfortunate news of the passings of Nikolai Volkoff and Brian Christopher, and an injury to NXT superstar Aleister Black. In lighter news, the contracts and careers of some major players are hot topics at this time, like UFC-bound B...
2018-08-031h 02The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #094 - SUMMERSLAM HEAT/MATT RIDDLE TO NXT/FEST WRESTLING: X-MAS IN JULY 2 REVIEWMatt Riddle me this, #dearlisteners: who is headed NXT way!? Looks like the Altered Bro himself is on a collision course for Takeover Brooklyn 4 next month, and that is a cause for celebration. But in all reality, it's uproar what comes WWE way the night after at SummerSlam! It seems Vince and friends just can't get enough of Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, and our heroes Daryn and Perry have more than a couple of thoughts on the matter. Not only that, but WWE announces "Evolution," and all-women's PPV/Network Special for October 2018. And that would be great. Except...
2018-07-281h 44The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #093 - HULK HOGAN'S (UN)WELCOME HOME PARTY/FEST WRESTLING: X-MAS IN JULY 2 PREVIEW (WITH SPECIAL GUESTS RICH BOCCHINI & EFFY)/WWE EXTREME RULES RESULTSIt's a FESTastic episode this week of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle, #dearlisteners! Our heroes Daryn and Perry have a couple of special guests this week. One half of the commentary team for FEST Wrestling, former WWE commentator and Tony Schiavone's MLW Fusion broadcast partner, Rich Bocchini returns to talk about this weekend's FEST Wrestling: XMas in July 2 with the boys! It's always fun when Rich joins Daryn and Perry to discuss the hottest and wildest, most groundbreaking independent wrestling organization in the world. It's usually pretty funny too. The three break down t...
2018-07-202h 24The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #092 - BROCK LESNAR: THE UNIVERSAL FIGHTING CHAMPION/BI-POLAR ROCK N ROLLER REVIEW/NJPW G1 SPECIAL: SAN FRANCISCO REVIEW/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE EXTREME RULESIs it "ultimate" (UFC?). Is it "rock n roll" (Bi-Polar Rock n Roller?). Is it "auto-racing" (G1 Special?). Or is it "extreme" (...Extreme Rules?). It's all of the above, #dearlisteners, and it's all a part of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle. Our heroes Daryn and Perry take you to UFC 226 where WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar entered the octagon to challenge the new UFC Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier. Then we take you on Mauro Ranallo's mental health journey through life as the boys discuss Showtime's documentary "Bi-Polar Rock n Roller." And then to...
2018-07-132h 22The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #091 - RONDA ROUSEY INDUCTED INTO THE UFC HALL OF FAME/BRAY'S FENDER BENDER/GOLDBERG VS HOLLYWOOD HOGAN “20TH ANNIVERSARY”Doldrums? No doldrums here, #dearlisteners! Though it's an explosive weekend in pro-wrestling, the week leading up to this episode was about as slim as it gets. Nevertheless, our heroes Daryn and Perry bring you a jam-packed episode as always. When we say "must listen" or "DO NOT MISS," we mean it. Our heroes are genius machines that bring you the ultimate in #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews each and every week! This slow week is no exception! The boys drop the knowledge on Ruby Riott's injury, Brat Wyatt's car crash (of horrors?) and a look at the ins and outs of Ronda Rousey's U...
2018-07-0856 minThe Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #090 - KOTR 1998 "20TH ANNIVERSARY"/DOG BITES ARTIST/REAL 1 GETS REAL/NXT UK CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT REVIEWTwenty years of hell, #dearlisteners! It's been twenty years of hell since Mankind went flying off the top of a gigantic cage, changing pro-wrestling forever. To open things up this week, our heroes Daryn and Perry look back at WWE's (then WWF) King of the Ring 1998 pay-per-view spectacular to commemorate Mick Foley's near-death experience at the hands of the Undertaker (or his own poor decision-making). The boys also mention some of the other matches and performers from that night oft-overlooked in this one-trick pony of a PPV. They say fortune favors the bold, but sometimes history remembers the stupid! T...
2018-06-302h 12The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #088 - CM PUNK'D IN UFC/NJPW DOMINION REVIEW/HEAD TO HEAD: NXT TAKEOVER CHICAGO & WWE MONEY IN THE BANKChick Magnet Punk'd in the Octagon, The Alpha Crow tries on fedoras at Target, Large Sullivan has no place else to go, Perry gets literary, a lot of people are climbing ladders and Daryn broadcasts from a haunted house! It's a wild week on the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle. Our heroes Daryn and Perry discuss UFC 225 & NJPW Dominion results, then go head-to-head to make picks for NXT Takeover: Chicago & WWE Money in the Bank 2018! There's all the usual silliness, the #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews that make us so famous, and breakdowns of tons of global wrestling...
2018-06-151h 35The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #087 - BIG PODCAST VS LITTLE PODCASTIf you start to take Vienna, take Vienna. On a very special episode of The Whole Ref'n Show, our heroes Daryn and Perry tackle a sensitive subject in the world of wrestling. How do fans love a form of entertainment that sometimes doesn't love them back? Why would fans continue to be demeaned, bemoaned and on occasion outrightly lambasted by the very figures whom they admire and on whom they expend time, energy and hard-earned cash? And what exists in the mind of any professional, in any business, to look down on the most ardent of supporters and the m...
2018-06-081h 09The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #086 - SU REIGNS SUPREME IN IMPACT WRESTLING/CM PUNK IN COURT/JOHN BRING INTERVIEWIt's a "family affair" this week on The Whole Ref'n Show, but only insomuch as it's not "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," nor is it "Gomer Pyle USMC" (but it'd probably be pretty funny if it were). But no! #dearlistener from the beginning, first cousin of Perry's and best friend of Daryn's, John Bring sits down with the boys to discuss his life as a wrestling fan. And that's not all. John Bring, former screenwriter from the CW's hit-show "Supernatural" and co-creator of underground comic book series "Penguins VS Possums," talks growing up with our heroes of the podcast...
2018-06-012h 02The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #085 - FAT OWENS FAT?!/ENZO SOME MORE, EH?!/FEST WRESTLING BRING YOUR MOM TOO REVIEWIt's Episode 85, #dearlisteners, 85-alive! Ocho-Cinco, if you will. And it's still the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! On this week's episode, the boys go down to Hogtown to discuss FEST Wrestling: Bring Your Mom Too! Apparently, Daryn brought his dad! Find out if that was allowed... and find out what went down in Gainesville at the home of indy-wrestling's wildest punk-rock party, FEST! Our heroes Daryn and Perry discuss the entire event in great detail, discussing the stellar card, from 6-person tags to championship matches, from Effy and Joey Ryan to Serpentico and Saieve a...
2018-05-181h 41The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #083 - VOTE FOR KANE/GREATEST ROYAL RUMBLE REVIEW/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE BACKLASH*cough cough* We spoke too soon, #dearlisteners! Forgive the fib; we were late once again, but we swear to make it up to you with this week's incredible installment of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle. Perhaps in our absence you found yourselves listening to wrestling podcasts that skewed to the left or the right or completely off the charts! But NOW, our heroes are BACK! Daryn and Perry bring you the most legit, most reliable, most intoxicating #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews in the podsphere! On this week's episode, the boys talk the possibility of Mayor Kane...
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The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #082 - SUPERSTAR SHAKE-UP/RIP BRUNO SAMMARTINO/NXT TAKEOVER NEW ORLEANS & WWE WRESTLEMANIA 34 REVIEWAhem... and in our best Tony Schiavone: WE'RE BACK! Yes, #dearlisteners, after a 1-week hiatus, your heroes Daryn and Perry are back, live and in living color, bigger, better, BADder than ever! Salt and pepper for your earholes, it's the home of #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews, the nation's capital of #wrestletalk and the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it RIGHT down the middle! It's The Whole Ref'n Show! WrestleMania flu is a real thing, people! And apparently so is WrestleMania measles! Regardless of contagions, WrestleMania hangover kept your heroes on the sidelines for one week, but now they are back, and they...
2018-04-202h 18The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #081 - THE "IT" BABY IS BORN/HEAD TO HEAD: NXT TAKEOVER NEW ORLEANS & WWE WRESTLEMANIA 34/FEST WRESTLING HARDCORE HUNT REVIEWWrestleMania 34 (or Fleur de Lis or New Orleans or whatever you want to call it... Vince) is upon us! It's the Super Bowl, the Academy Awards, the season finale, the Olympics, the spring training and Christmas all rolled into one. It is the week of WrestleMania, and our show is just like the week itself: chock full of people, places and things, all in the name of the sport of kings! We are bursting at the seams with #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews! And you, #dearlisteners, are the recipients of the purest gold in #wrestletalk! Our heroes Daryn and Perry break down the...
2018-04-063h 09The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #078 - KID ROCK TO THE WWE HOF/THE NOT SO FABULOUS MOOLAH/WWE FASTLANE RESULTSThis episode, this episode is your episode, bro! It's everyone's episode, #dearlisteners, it's Episode 78 of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! And we start off with a news-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tock! The news-ticker is going bananas and bonanza with goodstuffs and badstuffs this week. Our heroes Daryn and Perry shoot straight as always with the wrestlenews and wrestleviews, and they deliver the skinny on the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame; this time we're talking celebrity wing (uh oh!). The boys are talking WWE releases, WWE talent recent run-ins with the law and major announcements...
2018-03-161h 29The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #076 - REIGNS VS LESNAR... OR NOT?/WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER RESULTS/SPECIAL GUEST: TEDDY STIGMAIsn't it ironic? Don't you think? #dearlisteners, you will have the opportunity this week to hear all about that tricky thing known as irony, as it is a big part of the conversation that our heroes Daryn and Perry have with independent wrestling star and friend of the show, Teddy Stigma! You heard right, the World's Worst Role Model sits down with the boys once again! And this time, Teddy is giving us all the 411 on his knee surgery. This ACL tear is not a rift in the American Civil Liberties Union, no! It is a serious, career-threatening, career-postponing l...
2018-03-022h 12The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #075 - JEFF JARRETT TO THE WWE HOF/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER/FEST WRESTLING: LOVE IS A BATTLFIELD 2 NIGHT 2 REVIEW/SPECIAL GUEST: EFFYCan you believe it's three quarters of a century? 3/4 a Benjamin? The Whole Ref'n Show has been at it for 75 episodes, #dearlisteners! It's another milestone for the touchstone of pro-wrestling podcasts! And for this septuagenarian, it's still spry! As spring is nigh, we like to think of ourselves as a spring chicken, even. Youth, vitality, fashion. What is it to be hip in pro-wrestling? Chic, even? Why, it's a couple of wrestletalk heroes like Daryn Beasley and Perry Smith. It's #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews from a couple of real mensches! It's hot headlines, it's wrestlescoops, it's pillar-to-post coverage! It's amazing guests! And...
2018-02-232h 35The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #074 - IVORY TO THE WWE HOF/EMMA IN ROH/FEST WRESTLING: LOVE IS A BATTLFIELD 2 NIGHT 1 REVIEWIt's love, it's hate, it's HOF, it's Ivory! It's a newsweek all over the place, #dearlisteners! Where has Emma landed? Is Ms. Dashwood a woman of honor? Jason Jordan's immediate future AND WrestleMania dance card get a big shake-up thanks to his neck injury. And who wants in on the RAW pay-per-views? Why, SmackdownLive, of course! And vice versa! It's a nice way to hasten the end of the brand split altogether if you're asking the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle, The Whole Ref'n Show!! So, those headlines set the table... but what's for...
2018-02-161h 26The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #071 - RAW 25TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS/ENZO OUT/HEAD TO HEAD: NXT TAKEOVER PHILADELPHIA & WWE ROYAL RUMBLEGolden palaces, crown jewels, marzipan, and the divine right of kings! It's a regular ROYAL week on The Whole Ref'n Show, #dearlisteners! King Haku, King Harley Race, Prince Iaukea, the Princess of Pro-Wrestling SoCal Val, King Bookah and Queen Sharmell, Prince Puma, Duke "The Dumpster" Droese (wait, was he a Duke?); there are all sorts of bluebloods (hey! what about the "Blue Bloods!?") in professional wrestling, and this is the month to showcase them. And THIS is the podcast that is eyeballs-deep in the Royal month of wrestling! On this week's episode, our heroes Daryn and Perry catch you...
2018-01-261h 36The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #069 - PAIGE PROBLEM/THE BULLET CLUB GOES ALL IN/NJPW WRESTLE KINGDOM 12 REVIEWSawdust and jet fuel are to blame for this slightly delayed, but nevertheless infotaining, episode of the only wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! Our heroes Daryn and Perry are again bi-coastal, but now their recording studios are being refurbished and it can be slow going sometimes on the Oregon Trail... BUT, the boys are back! Only 3 days late this week, and with bells on! There is a lot to talk about, and the boys hit you hard and quick with a reminder of the deets on the 2nd annual The Whole Ref'n Show Royal Rumble...
2018-01-162h 14The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #068 - MORE ROYAL RUMBLE UPDATES/TOP 10 WRESTLERS OF 2017It's time for The Whole Ref'n Show's 2nd Annual Royal Rumble Contest! Listen in for ALL the details on how to enter! We lead off the show with these details. Do NOT miss your chance to win an awesome, exclusive prize from the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle. While they're at it, our heroes Daryn and Perry take time this week to further discuss the first ever women-only Royal Rumble Match. Our boys list all the thus-far confirmed entrants and begin to speculate on some of those that have not been announced. And then f...
2018-01-051h 57The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #066 - RETURN OF THE XFL?/WWE CLASH OF CHAMPIONS REVIEW/THE UGLY DUCKLINGS INTERVIEW/FEST WRESTLING: PICKLE IN THE TREE 2 REVIEWMerry Christmas, dear listeners! The Whole Ref'n Show has a podcast full of fun audio toys for all the good boys and girls! Our heroes Daryn and Perry are coming down the chimney with headlines from the wide world of wrestling. News, good and bad, just in time for Christmas consideration; news of an "all-woman" Royal Rumble match, a rumored resurrection of the XFL and more! And then the boys break down Smackdown Live's "Clash of Champions" network special, complete with full results and both popular and unpopular opinions. But pull your toboggans down tight o'er your heads, boys...
2017-12-222h 25The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #064 - NOT "BROKEN" BUT "WOKEN"/FEST WRESTLING WEEKEND PREVIEW WITH SPECIAL GUEST: RICH BOCCHINI/SERPENTICO INTERVIEWWhat a weird, wild world of #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews! Every which way you turn, there is someone to observe and discuss, or in fact wrestle yourself!! This week, our heroes Daryn and Perry discuss the possibility of a Daniel Brian in-ring return, the dream maybe come true of NWA wrestling again on Superstation TBS, the Jackal's rise in the Great White North, Ronda Rousey riding a horse into a WWE ring very soon... and who woke Matt Hardy!? What a week just in headlines, dear listeners!! And then! Friend of the show, Rich Bocchini, of WWE, MLW, FEST Wrestling & Wrestlecircus fame...
2017-12-081h 53The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #063 - WOMEN RUMBLES/WWE STARRCADE 2017 REVIEW/TAKE YOU BACK: WCW STARRCADE 1996The Starrs are out tonight! The Starr(cade)s! Our heroes Daryn and Perry are bringing you a bunch of out-of-time Starrcade discussion. We are talking about WWE's "Starrcade" house-show from last weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina AND a look back at Starrcade 1996 from the rich WCW/nWo vault! What did WWE do with Dusty Rhodes' and the NWA's baby? Did Dustin Rhodes do anything? Was Cody Rhodes there? We can promise you that the American Dream was at Starrcade 1996, and he was commentating up a storm on that night in Nashville, Tennessee. Did Starrcade 1996 deliver on the "Match...
2017-12-012h 15The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #061 - ALPHA VS OMEGA/EXIT ELLSWORTH/HEAD TO HEAD: NXT WAR GAMES & WWE SURVIVOR SERIESIt's the beginning and the end of all things in New Japan Pro Wrestling! It was announced that "Alpha" Chris Jericho would be taking on Kenny Omega at WrestleKingdom 12 in January 2018!! Our heroes Daryn and Perry react as only they can. And then the boys have to drop the sad news concerning friend of the show, James Ellsworth! And in other news, Jack Swagger begins mixing martial arts, Neville isn't as gone as you think, and is Paige back on the scene, sans Papi!? Ay caramba! But that's not all for this week, dear listeners! Our heroes go head-to-head...
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The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #058 - LIVE AT THE FEST 16 (WITH SPECIAL GUESTS)LIVE at The FEST 16!!! The Whole Ref'n Show broadcast live on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, the 28th of October 2017 from a theatre inside the monumental Hippodrome in Gainesville, Florida as part of The FEST 16, the biggest and best punk rock festival on Earth! Our heroes Daryn and Perry were invited to perform their particular brand of #wrestlenewsandwrestleviews in front of a live audience as part of a block of podcast-performers amidst a fever-pitched 5 days of punk rock, wrestling, stand-up comedy and podcasts. And the boys were not alone! They were talking FEST Wrestling, so they knew they had to...
2017-10-2957 min
The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #050 - 50TH EPISODE EXTRAVAGANZA/FEST WRESTLING: ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH REVIEW/FOLLOW UP WITH EFFYGolden anniversary! They're the heroes, the heroes with the Midas touch! Yes, dear listeners, tune in to the 50th episode of The Whole Ref'n Show! It's a celebration! A party! A happening, if you will! It's the golden anniversary episode of the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle! And our heroes Daryn and Perry come to you LIVE via satellite in front of HUGE crowds celebrating this MEGA-EVENT!! Bi-coastal podcasting about the greatest sport in the world, pro-wrestling. And guess who stops in to say hiya!? EFFY! Friend of the show, Effy, joins the boys...
2017-09-081h 56The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #049 - CH-CH-CHANGES AT THE WHOLE REF'N SHOW/NXT TAKEOVER BROOKLYN & WWE SUMMERSLAM 17 RESULTSCarry on our wayward heroes! Daryn and Perry are going bi-coastal! Are you bi-curious yet? Daryn begins a new career, and Perry begins a big adventure (and a Big Top Perry)... It's a regular "Superstar Shake-Up" around the offices here at The Whole Ref'n Show! But fear not, dear listeners, the ONLY wrestling podcast that calls it right down the middle is chugging forward with all its might, ready to bring you wrestlenews and wrestleviews like ever before! And this week, our heroes discuss the #biggestpartyofthesummer, the weekend that was; NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III and WWE SummerSlam! Hear the...
2017-08-242h 05The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #046 - BONES VS THE BEAST/WWE NETWORK CANCELS MORE SHOWS/THE WRESTLING ALBUM: REVIEWTo quote the UFC: "I think I'm turning WWE, I think I'm turning WWE, I really think so!" This week, our heroes Daryn and Perry talk about how UFC standouts like Jon Jones, Conor McGregor and Cris Cyborg seem to desperately want to be professional wrestlers. What does that say about UFC? What does that mean for professional wrestling? And how will the ultimate opportunist, Vince McMahon, take this crossover to the bank? Also in the news this week is an unfortunate injury for Bayley; and this discussion between our guys turns into a full-blown inquiry into women's matches...
2017-08-041h 48
The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #044 - RIP TALKING SMACK/FEST WRESTLING XMAS IN JULY: PREVIEW/RICH BOCCHINI INTERVIEW PT2/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE BATTLEGROUNDFEST for the rest of us!? It's FEST: XMas In July week here on The Whole Ref'n Show. Our heroes Daryn and Perry give you dear listeners a run-down of the card for Sunday's top-notch indy show put on by FEST Wrestling in Gainesville, Florida! In addition to that, you will hear Part 2 of the boys' interview with Rich Bocchini, former WWE commentator and voice of FEST Wrestling and WrestleCircus. The tales Rich tells of his foray into the exploding independent wrestling scene are extremely informative and entertaining. Daryn and Perry also take a call from one of you...
2017-07-2100 minThe Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #043 - AUSTIN ARIES EXITS/WWE GREAT BALLS OF FIRE RESULTS/RICH BOCCHINI INTERVIEW PT1/NJPW G1 SPECIAL IN USA: NIGHT 2 REVIEWThis week's episode of The Whole Ref'n Show is a testament to the breadth and depth of professional wrestling. As always, our heroes Daryn and Perry tackle pro-wrestling's most pertinent and news-worthy Headlines; this week that includes the suspension of unified Global Force Wrestling World Champion Alberto El Patron as he faces allegations of domestic abuse against girlfriend Paige, WWE Superstar. The exeunt of Austin Aries from 205Live & WWE is also discussed, alongside the NXT debut of Kyle O'Reilly. Then our heroes give you the results of their head-to-head picks for WWE "Great Balls Of Fire," providing you, dear...
2017-07-1400 min
The Whole Refn Show Wrestling PodcastEPISODE #042 - IMPACT GOES GLOBAL/HEAD TO HEAD: WWE GREAT BALLS OF FIRE/NJPW G1 SPECIAL IN USA: NIGHT 1 REVIEWCiampa, Dieter, Gunner... we promise it's not the military phonetic alphabet! No, it's NXT! This week there's a health update on the "Psycho Killer" Tommaso Ciampa, former NXT Tag Team Champ, and news on Marcel Barthel and Chad Lail making house-show debuts for NXT (formerly known as Axel Dieter, Jr and Gunner, respectively). And in the world of "That F***ing Owl," we are witness to yet another name change, as Anthem Sports has merged with Jeff Jarrett's wrestling organization with no country, Global Force Wrestling. And Anthem has decided to go forward with the company name Global Force W...
2017-07-0700 min