Best Handstands Podcasts (2025)

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127 - The Press Yet Again 51:24

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1M ago51:24

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In this episode Emmet and Mikael discuss the press yet again If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/p…

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Osteoarthritis Isn’t “Wear and Tear” - with Dr. Howard Luks 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

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Ask a question Osteoarthritis is often blamed on “wear and tear,” but the truth is far more empowering. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks joins us to break down what’s really happening inside your joints — and why movement, not rest, is the key to healing and longevity. We talk about: •Why osteoarthritis isn’t caused by using your…

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Handstands, Harmonies and Good Vibes 59:32

4M ago59:32

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In this intriguing episode Rachel O’Connor, Associate Professor in Legal Education, Academic Lead for Personal Tutoring, University of Leeds and Music Director, Patrick Steed, take us into the welcoming, supportive communities of musical theatre and CrossFit, providing safe yet stretching spaces to find and express our authentic selves and do that …

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Wide Space on a Narrowboat 55:28

4M ago55:28

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In this soothing episode Paul Kleiman, Senior Consultant at Ciel Associates, explains how he found a slower pace and a feeling of space and calm through narrowboating. We hear how Paul and his partner renovated a narrowboat, remarkably without previous expertise, allowing the gently-paced restoration process to bring calm, focus and a deepening enj…

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I come from academia with a banjo on my knee 51:54

4M ago51:54

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In this episode, Professor Helen King, Director of Learning Innovation, Development & Skills, Bath Spa University and Richard Bale, Senior Teaching Fellow in Educational Development at Imperial College, share their experiences of diving into new hobbies. From strumming the banjo and playing the violin to lifting weights and hitting the trails, they…

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I only cycle to support my cake habit 58:50

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In this episode, Russell Brookes, Online Futures Manager at Plymouth University, and Jacqueline Barker, Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Operations Management at UWE Bristol, share their delightful cycling adventures. They show how cycling can be a peaceful solo ride or a lively group outing, perfect for everyone from university students to young pa…

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Episode 9: Stronger Than Before (BrigadeX): Training Through Grief, Birth & Breastfeeding 48:31

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We had to restart this conversation four times - because André cried, then Zerlina cried, then the light blew, and then André wanted Daddy. This is motherhood. And this is what it looks like to rebuild strength anyway. In this episode, I sit down with Rene - eight months postpartum and stronger than she was before having a baby. We talk about what …

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126 - Underbalance 47:32

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In this episode Emmet and Mikael discuss everyone's favourite foe Underbalance. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on ⁠⁠han…

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Ep 8: Menopause Isn’t the End of Strength - It’s a Signal Problem (How ALT Training Rebuilds Power When Your Body Starts Misfiring) 36:40

6M ago36:40

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Sick of being told "women should lift heavy" and not knowing how to start? In this episode, I talk about the complexities of menopause and how it affects women’s strength training. I break down what’s actually happening in the body when hormones shift - especially how it impacts the nervous system and introduce a system I use called Asymmetrical Lo…

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125 - We're Back 28:53

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We're back that's all I have to say Emmet

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Ep 7: Can training legs actually help your Handstands? Here’s What the Science Actually Says 29:01

6M ago29:01

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In this episode, We explore the often-overlooked connection between leg strength and handstand performance, emphasizing the importance of the nervous system in skill acquisition. We introduce concepts like the rebound window and rebound retention capacity, highlighting how these factors influence training outcomes, especially for women. Practical p…

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Ep 6: Gemma's relentless journey to bodyweight strength as a woman in her 40s 55:26

7M ago55:26

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From no strength to one arm chin ups. In this episode, I interview Gemma, an OG member of Bodyweight Brigade, who shares her inspiring journey from having no strength background to achieving superwoman strength in calisthenics. Gemma discusses the importance of consistency, mindset, and pushing through challenges, especially as a woman over 40. She…

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Ep 5: Why Hypermobility May Slow Down Strength Progress (and What to Do About It) 33:43

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In this episode, We delve into the complexities of hypermobility, exploring its impact on strength training and athletic performance. We discuss the role of collagen types, neuromuscular challenges, and the unique fatigue patterns experienced by hypermobile individuals. We also look at the importance of tailored training approaches that focus on st…

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Ep 4: Fix these 4 things and get stronger faster 24:27

7M ago24:27

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Episode 3 was the why. This episode is the how. We’re diving into the 4 things that actually move the needle in strength training: intensity, grind, accommodating resistance, and rest. If you’re training hard and still not getting stronger, it’s probably one (or all) of these. No motivation speeches. Just the stuff most calisthenics programs overlo…

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Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing 35:36

8M ago35:36

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In this episode, We delve into the intricacies of training for handstands, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system, the role of periodization, and how hormonal cycles affect performance. We discuss the necessity of structured training for skill acquisition and the significance of strength in mastering handstands. The conversa…

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Ep 2: The truth about chin ups for women 18:34

8M ago18:34

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Still stuck on chin-ups? It’s not you, it’s the programming. In this episode, Shimi breaks down why most women’s chin / pull up struggles have nothing to do with effort and everything to do with outdated, male modeled training. We cover the myths, the physiology, and the real fix: Precision programming built for female strength. No fluff. Just fact…

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Ep 1: No Bullsh*t. The BWB origin story 16:36

8M ago16:36

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In this first episode of the pilot season of Your Coach is Lying, Shimi kicks things off with a much needed reality check: most training programs weren’t built for women, and it shows. She dives into why generic group classes, aesthetic goals, and inappropriate scaling advice aren’t cutting it, and why bodyweight strength training, when done right,…

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Season Finale Charlie Ramone defends the BTE title against Fuego Del Sol 21:14

1y ago21:14

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as they continue their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. This week is the season Finale as Charlie Ramone defends the BTE championship againt Fuego Del Sol. Follow the main show at @UTTPODCAST and…

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Fuego Del Sol vs. Charlie Ramone BTE title on the line in "The Nervous Game" 17:31

1y ago17:31

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as they continue their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. Following Baron Black's mysterious vacating/stripping of the BTE, Charlie Ramone face Fuego Del Sol for the BTE championship. Follow the ma…

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Being The Elite title on the line in a throwing an American football into a bin competition 20:09

1y ago20:09

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as they continue their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. This week Sammy Guevara defends the BTE title against all comers from the AEW lockerroom in a competition to throw an American football int…

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Sammy Guevara defends the BTE title against his mum: Throwing ping pong balls in a bucke 23:08

1y ago23:08

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as they continue their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. This week Sammy Guevara defends the BTE title in a game of throwing ping pong balls into a bucket verse his own mother. Follow the main sho…

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Sammy Guevara defends the BTE title in a handstands competition 20:25

1y ago20:25

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as they continue their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. This week Sammy Guevara defends the BTE title in a handstand competition againts Fuego Del Sol, Brandon Culter and The Dark Order's Ten. Fo…

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Sammy Guevara cuts the Being The Elite Championship in half 36:49

1y ago36:49

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as prepare to restart their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. This week, it's a bonus episode before we start season three where Sammy Guevara cuts the prestigious Being The Elite Championship in …

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Season Two review covering World of Sport Wrestling 1978/9 1:05:48

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week we give our awards for season two covering the 1978-79 period. Follow @UTTPODCAST for updates on the series, our main show, and other projects.…

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1979 Dale Martin Spectacular Week 3 from Wembley Arena broadcast 4/8/1979 55:59

1y ago55:59

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Lee @LDCon71 returns to the show to join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are reviewing week three of the Dale Martin Spectacular 1979 from Wembley ArenaIf you want to watch the a…

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1979 Dale Martin Spectacular Week 1 from Wembley Arena broadcast 7/7/1979 1:55:05

1y ago1:55:05

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Lee @ldcon71 joins @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are reviewing week one of the Dale Martin Spectacular 1979 from Wembley ArenaIf you watch the along with us, you can find the m…

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124 - Getting Worse 25:53

1y ago25:53

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If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast⁠⁠ This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand …

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1979 FA Cup Final Day Wrestling show featuring Big Daddy, John Quinn, Rollerball Rocco, Jim Breaks 1:20:00

1y ago1:20:00

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Glenn @GAWRESTLENUT returns to the show to join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are the 1979 FA Cup Final Day wrestling show.If you watch the along with us, you can find the matc…

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Steve Grey vs. Ken Joyce number 1 contendership match for British Welterweight championship 35:14

1y ago35:14

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This week @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob are joined by AWIPod's @GAWrestlenut as they take a slight detore on their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. In this bonus episode, we head back to Rotherham for a number 1 contendership match for the Britis…

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The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith (Young David) & Big Daddy Vs. Mick McManus & Steve Logan 14/4/79 37:36

1+ y ago37:36

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are reviewing what remaining of the match featuring 3 of the biggest names in the history of British wrestling The British Bulldog Davey Boy …

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Ray Steel vs Giant Haystacks from Rotherham 17th March 1978 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, Giant Haystacks takes on the master of the Dropkick Ray Steel in a match from Rotherham.If you watch along with us, you can find the match here:…

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Big Daddy on This Is your Life 1:20:56

1+ y ago1:20:56

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we take a detour to cover the episode of This Is Your Life featuring Big Daddy, we play the segment from a classic episode of @BangBangPodcast w…

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Big Daddy & Bobby Ryan vs. Mal King Kong Kirk & Gunboat Haris from Oldham 3/3/1979 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are in the garden city of Oldham for a tag team contest between Big Daddy and Bobby Ryan vs. Mal King Kong Kirk and Gunboat Harris.If you wan…

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123 - Rust Day 42:37

1+ y ago42:37

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Learn the mysteries of Rust Day with Mikael and Emmet in this episode If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on ⁠⁠handstandfact…

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Giant Haystacks vs. Honey Boy Zimba from Wolverhampton 10/2/79 58:03

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are heading to Wolverhampton to cover Giant Haystacks against a favorite of the show Honey Boy Zimba from Wolverhampton via John Quinn vs. Ba…

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Rollerball Rocco, Cyanide Sid Cooper & Harris Vs. Daddy, Turpin & Ryan from Middlesbrough 27/1/79 47:03

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are in Middlesbrough for a match broadcast on ITV World of Sport 27th January 1979 featuring Mark Rollerball Rocco, Cyanide Sid Cooper & Gunb…

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122 - The Pyramid Scheme 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

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In this episode Mikael and Emmet discuss they're favourite topic pyramid schemes and how you can build your own handstand pyramid. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode a…

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Big Daddy & Tony St. Clair vs. Giant Haystacks & Big Bruno from Aylesbury 23/12/78 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are in Aylesbury for a match broadcast on ITV World of Sport 23rd December 1978 featuring Big Daddy & Tony St. Clair vs. Giant Haystacks & Bi…

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Big Daddy & Tony St. Clair vs. Ian Muir & Bronco Wells in the Semi final of a Tag Team tournament 37:56

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are back in Catford for the second semi-final of a Tag Team tournament broadcast on ITV World of Sport 25th November 1978 featuring Big Daddy…

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Giant Haystack & Big Bruno vs. Wayne Bridges & Lee Bronson 25/11/79 from Catford 54:30

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week, we are heading to Catford where The British Heavyweight Champion Giant Haystacks & Big Bruno Elrington face Lee Bronston & The Heavyweight Champ…

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Big Daddy & Gary Wesnor Vs. Giant Haystacks & Big Bruno Elrington, Digbeth 30 September 1978 50:53

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join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week we head to the 1978 festival of Wrestling in Digbeth for a World of Sport Wrestling taping featuring Big Daddy & Gary Wesnor Vs. Giant Haystacks …

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Giant haystacks Vs. Wayne Bridges from St. Albans 16/9/1978 1:00:05

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Join @DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob as they continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. This week we are kicking off Season 2 with Giant Haystacks Vs. The Heavyweight Champion of Kent Wayne Bridges in a match from St. Albans broadcast on ITV W…

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Un-Stacking The T'daddy-tory: Kendo Nagasaki vs Pete Roberts 22nd July 1978 from Bedworth 40:46

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@DanGriffin21 & @UTTRob continue their journey through every surviving match Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks have on their road to Wembley '81 and a TV audience of 18 million viewers. Next week, we'll be kicking off series 2 covering Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks matches in the 1978/79 season. But, this week, it's a bonus episode a match that was des…

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121 - Max-Out Demon vs the Failure Fairy 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

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In this episode Mikael and Emmet swerve hard off topic. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcas…

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119 - Flagging 53:35

1+ y ago53:35

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In this episode our floor staring degen hosts discuss flagging If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com…

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120 - Wrist In Peace 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

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In this episode Mikael gives an eulogy to his injured wrist. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/podcast-question⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on ⁠⁠handstandfactory.com/p…

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Season Two Finale: John Silver vs. Sammy Guevara kicking field goals. 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as they begin their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. This week, it's our final episode of season two as John Silver defends the BTE championship against Sammy Guevara in a kicking field goals com…

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#1 Contender hanging on a pole competition featuring: Sammy Guevara, Fuego Del Sol, Luchasaurus 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

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Join @UTTRob and @DanGriffin21 as they begin their journey through the history of the only wrestling championship that ever changed hands by legitimate sporting competition, the Being The Elite Championship. This week, it's a number one contender hanging on a pole competition featuring: Sammy Guevara, Fuego Del Sol, Luchasaurus. Follow the main sho…