Best Ragins Podcasts (2025)

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EMU Postgame 1:39:30

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3h ago1:39:30

1:39:30

It wasn't a fun evening in Ypsilanti as Louisiana took another L against Eastern Michigan. The boys get together to chat about the latest loss, and of course share your takes on our Gulf Coast Bank postgame show!

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Episode #39 - RPW Destiny V & IWX Live Podcast Go-Home Show 2:06:36

7h ago2:06:36

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We’re back this week as we make final plans for our big trip to Wisconsin for RPW Destiny V. We start this show with RPW CEO Rich Buchholtz who will give us the final updates, the final card, and final count of the handful of tickets that remain for this incredible show. Of course, before Destiny V kicks off at 6pm, Bob and Jon will be at Cricket W…

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Must Win at EMU? 2:11:10

5d ago2:11:10

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We're back to wrap up the disappointing performance at Mizzou, address effort, give our digested takes on what happened in Columbia, MO, and of course, look ahead to the "biggest game of the season" against Eastern Michigan, where UL looks to get their first FBS win of the season.

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Episode #38 - One Week to Wisconsin!! 2:25:23

7d ago2:25:23

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We are back this week as we prepare for Indy Wrestling Experience’s first on-location live podcast on September 27, about one week away, at the Cricket Wireless in Appleton, Wisconsin before RPW Destiny V later that evening. Jon and Bob marvel at the people they’re about to meet and speak to out in Wisconsin, discuss their very different travel pla…

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Mizzou Postgame. 1:45:38

12d ago1:45:38

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That's it. That's all we've got. It's the Mizzou postgame. And warning, it is passionate.

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Gulf Coast Bank Tailgate Show - Mizzou 51:45

12d ago51:45

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Here is the full episode of the GCB Tailgate Show, powered by The Best Stop and Planet Radio 106.7. You can catch us on Planet Radio every game day 3 hours prior to kickoff!

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On To the Tigers! 2:18:50

13d ago2:18:50

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We’re back for our weekly episode to wrap up the McNeese State victory and turn our attention to the Mizzou Tigers! We welcome in the Voice of Missouri Mike Kelly who will give us some insight on our upcoming opponent, and speak to Brand Ambassador Caden Jensen who will give his thoughts as well. We’ll also take a look around the ‘Belt, see what La…

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Episode #37 - Roundtable: Raja's Rampage 1:46:38

13d ago1:46:38

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We’re back this week with the discussion we promised. Bob and Jon are joined by RPW CEO Rich Buchholtz and UPW Heavyweight Champion Sampson for this roundtable on the Raja Jackson incident which took place at the Knokx Pro Wrestling School in California. At that time, a seemingly planned spot and run-in by non wrestler, and son of MMA legend Rampag…

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Gulf Coast Bank Postgame | McNeese State 1:51:00

15d ago1:51:00

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As with any RR after dark, this one was fun… and wild… as the boys celebrated a win against the McNeese State Cowboys at the tailgate. We welcome in Caden Jensen to get his postgame thoughts, have some callers chime in, and soak up the victory of the Cajuns first win of the season!

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Good to Geaux? 2:09:21

20d ago2:09:21

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After an season opening debacle against Rice, are the Cajuns good to geaux against McNeese State? Is the offense ready to click? And what about Walker, will he be healthy enough to start against the Cowboys? We'll talk about all of those things, plus recap everything that went wrong (and a couple of things that went right) on our upcoming episode. …

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Episode #36 - Underground Lucha Experience 1:40:43

20d ago1:40:43

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Well, we had to change things up this week after some scheduling issues forced us to move the Raja Jackson Roundtable discussion to next week. Jon and Bob were prepared this time and you guys are in for a treat. This week, we're releasing this preview, the first episode of our new podcast, The Underground Lucha Experience. This podcast will be a wa…

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Rice on the Menu 2:27:14

27d ago2:27:14

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We’re back to chat about the upcoming game vs. the Rice Owls and preview the matchup in the first ever home opener in the newly renovated Our Lady of Lourdes stadium. We’ll talk offense, defense, keys to the game, and we have a special guest in studio to talk about what he thinks the Cajuns will do this weekend. Plus, we have a HUGE announcement al…

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Episode #35 - Raja Jackson Incident, Tully Bertorelli, & WFA Reborn 3:16:10

28d ago3:16:10

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We’re back and we’ve got a lot to talk about. Mainly because of the situation that occurred over the weekend at the Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy during a livestream. Raja Jackson, son of Rampage Jackson, was supposed to do a run-in on a match involving Syko Stu. However, a backstage incident earlier in the day seemed to have fueled Raja to take reve…

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Preseason Predictions 1:41:32

1M ago1:41:32

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It’s that time of the year where the boys get together to talk about their predictions for the upcoming football season. We will go game-by-game and tally up the overall wins predicted, and chat about who we think will be the key players on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. We also chat about our expectations for the game day experience…

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Episode #34 - Larry Sharpe Invitational Tournament 2025 Watch Along (Part 1) 1:39:01

1M ago1:39:01

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We are back this week, even though we've been battling all sorts of issues. We had planned on bringing you a watch along of the Monster Factory's Larry Sharpe Invitational Tournament 2025 on YouTube. However, due to issues out of our control which will immediately be obvious to some of you, we were unable to complete the episode. We WILL return wit…

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Cajun Defense Unleashed: What to Expect in 2025! 1:49:06

1M ago1:49:06

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Taking a deep dive into the Ragin' Cajuns' defense for the 2025 season, Josh, Gerry, and Kohl get ready to break down everything you need to know about the upcoming football season. They shares their insights, predictions, and stats about defensive line players, linebackers, and defensive backs, highlighting key returners, new faces, and the crucia…

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Episode #33 - UPW Go Home, EPW #202, & Nickel City Spotlight 2:49:34

1M ago2:49:34

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We’re back this week with news of Jonathan Gresham’s medical scare, Priscilla Kelly’s first title since returning to the indies, Mercedes Mone and Athena appearing together at Metroplex Wrestling, and new LJN-like figures from AEW. Sampson returns to the podcast, as well, to preview this weekend’s UPW show at the UP State Fair in Escanaba, Michigan…

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Position Breakdown: Who's Stepping Up for the Cajuns in 2025? 2:10:21

2M ago2:10:21

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Get ready, folks, because we're diving headfirst into the thrilling world of Ragin' Cajun football as we gear up for what promises to be an electrifying 2025 season! We're breaking down each position group like a fine gumbo, chatting about key departures and newcomers, and pondering whether our offense is primed to take a step forward this year. Bu…

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Episode #32 - Joey Ryan...Returns? 1:56:01

2M ago1:56:01

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We’re back this week with the news that Joey Ryan had been booked to appear at a wrestling event for the first time in several years. Naturally, a huge wave of opposition formed to anything involving Joey Ryan. Prestige Wrestling got involved in the fight to keep the show from happening at all. Will they be successful? We start off the show talking…

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Episode #31 - Ragin' Rich RPW Updates & Primal Pro Summer Surge 2:36:54

2M ago2:36:54

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We're back this week with Rich Buchholtz, CEO of Ragin' Pro Wrestling. Rich updates us on the situations with Elayna Black's hiatus and Buff Bagwell's recent surgery. We discuss the impact those events have had on RPW Destiny V, coming up on September 27. In addition, we hear about four new events being added to the RPW calendar for 2026. We also d…

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Relinquishing the Label, Embracing the Voices, and Healing in an Alternative Paradigm with author Mary Clista Dahl (S6, E8) 51:09

2M ago51:09

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In the episode, "Relinquishing the Label, Embracing the Voices, and Healing in an Alternative Paradigm with author Mary Clista Dahl" (S6, E8), Mary shares her story about letting go of the label, embracing an alternative paradigm, and learning to listen to the voices. Mary sees breakdowns not as a symptom of a disordered mind, but as the response t…

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Episode #30 - Shamrock Cup, HOG Texas, & Aggression 61 1:56:02

2M ago1:56:02

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We’re back this week with a match review heavy show. First up, Bob tells us about his trip to Texas for All In week and gives us a brief review of House of Glory Texas, which had Zilla Fatu vs Charles Mason in the main event. Next, Bob and Jon talk about their trip to Joppa for the MCW Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup and the stacked ten match card. We’…

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A Discussion with Dr. Maggard 1:49:54

2M ago1:49:54

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Josh and Nick are joined by Louisiana Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard for an exclusive conversation about the Sun Belt Conference and Louisiana Athletics. We chat about the SBC's newest addition in La. Tech, the evolving world of college athletics, how Louisiana is positioned for future changes in realignment, what ou…

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La Tech AD Ryan Ivey 1:32:59

2M ago1:32:59

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Nick and Josh welcome in La Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey to talk about their recent acceptance to the Sun Belt Conference. We dive into budgets, travel, and the entire process to join a new conference, and ask: will you now accept the Louisiana brand as a member of the SBC? After the conversation, we'll share your thoughts and comments on the n…

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Phil Steele and Tech Musings 1:50:13

2M ago1:50:13

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We welcome in College Football expert Phil Steele who gives us his take on the outlook for the 2025 Ragin’ Cajuns football team, as well as his thoughts on some surprise teams that may compete for an SBC title this upcoming season. We also chat with some new “friends” from La. Tech, who will give their take on the recent move to the SBC, and how th…

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Episode #29 - Cussin' & Discussin' Interview 1:13:20

2M ago1:13:20

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We're back with another installment of our interview series. This show is especially exciting because the guys from the Cussin' and Discussin' podcast are here! Join us as we talk to the "Excellence of Elocution" Walter Dixon and Mike Blankenship, PhD about their origin story in wrestling, how they came together as a commentary team and then a podc…

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Episode #28 - WATCH ALONG - Focus Pro Wrestling "All the Way Up" 3:46:35

2M ago3:46:35

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Focus Pro Wrestling presented "All the Way Up" on Sunday July 13 and Indy Wrestling Experience was watching along LIVE. If you missed the live broadcast, here's a perfect opportunity to get caught up! Join us as we react in real time to an amazing show. Check out this lineup of matches!!! Brittnie Brooks vs Kaia McKenna (Women's Title Tournament Fi…

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Emergency Pod - La Tech Incoming? 1:23:30

2M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Rumors were swirling about Louisiana Tech joining the SBC, and once the news was released that the vote was upcoming and Tech was in, we decided an emergency pod was necessary! We opened the X space to hear from other Louisiana fans as well as fans around the 'Belt to see how everyone felt about the news. And of course, we gave our own takes on the…

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Bayou Banter 2:33:52

3M ago2:33:52

2:33:52

It's been a sizzlin' hot summer, and the boys are back to chat about some happenings around Cajuns athletics. We'll talk about Gunner's recent departure from Louisiana, our thoughts on the College World Series and cheering on conference opponents, Conference Realignment and it's effect on the SBC and Cajuns, and early thoughts on the upcoming footb…

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Episode #27 - Interview with Evan Zalios (Focus Pro Wrestling) 1:22:22

3M ago1:22:22

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We're back with the perfect way to get ready for our first IWX Live Watch Along of Focus Pro Wrestling "All the Way Up" on July 13 starting at 2:45pm. We've got Evan Zalios, promoter for Focus Pro Wrestling with us to preview the show in detail. Listen as we preview all of the matches below, discuss how Evan Zalios became a part of Focus Pro Wrestl…

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Episode #26 - DAWG Wrestling "All American Bash" 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

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We’re back with a shorter version of the show this week. Bob and Lauryn will be in Texas for AEW All In week next week, so we’re splitting the normal show into two parts. Next week’s episode will be the interview with Evan Zalios of Focus Pro Wrestling as we discuss their upcoming event “All the Way Up,” which takes place on July 13, 2025. IWX will…

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Nick's Triple Take - Gunner's Gone 25:33

3M ago25:33

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In this episode, I reflect upon the breaking news of Gunner Leger departing the UL Baseball program. I give my thoughts on his resignation, who may be in line to be our new pitching coach, and how this all reflects on our program. What we know… [01:23] Potential Replacement Inbound? [09:25] Program on the downturn? [11:50]…

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Nick's Triple Take - Bobcats, Bulldogs, and TSAB Snowflakes 24:55

3M ago24:55

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As we take a short summer break, Nick decided to revive his Triple Take segment with his thoughts on the Texas State move to the PacState Conference, the potential of La. Tech joining the Belt, and the TSAB Trolls that win a natty then cry about everything. Bobcats Bolt [01:20] Tech to the Belt? [08:06] TSAB Snowflakes [17:41]…

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Episode #25 - Deget Bundlez 3:38:18

3M ago3:38:18

3:38:18

EPISODE #25 - DEGET BUNDLEZ Segment 1 – News & Notes Tully Bertorelli’s deserved Family Feud writing credit Noam Dar’s injury Night of Champions Project X - PWR, PWM, OWR, Matt Wrestling supershow during Summerslam weekend Negative One’s GCW debut Focus Pro – All the Way Up match announcement Attacks on Ray Sanchez/Respect the Craft Segment 2 - #AN…

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Episode #24 - Dr. Lawrence Zirconium, Sampson Responds, & MCW Higher Ground 3:28:31

3M ago3:28:31

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We’re back with a packed episode this week. To start off the show, we welcome Bob’s daughter Lauryn back to review MCW Higher Ground which took place last Saturday at the R.J. Meyer Arena and featured a steel cage match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship, Ken Dixon vs Joseph Keys, Matt Riddle vs Miami Mike vs Brad Baylor in a triple threat, plus …

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Episode #23 - Ragin Rich Recaps RPW Homecoming 1:59:57

3M ago1:59:57

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We are back with an episode in flux as some last minute happenings forced us to adjust on the fly. We start the episode with Jon in the car as Rich Buchholtz helps us open the show. Rich tells us all about what happened at RPW Homecoming, the ways in which Homecoming affects storylines moving forward for Destiny V in September, and how he was inspi…

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EPISODE #22 - Bertorelli's Back and Tully Talks! 2:23:53

4M ago2:23:53

2:23:53

We're back this week and we're joined by Tully Bertorelli, fresh off of his showdown with Sampson at Marquette Mania 3. We'll discuss what happened in the match and afterward between Tully, The Collective, Sampson and UPW management. In addition, Tully tells us about the inspiration for the new look he debuted at Marquette Mania, possibly writing a…

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Episode #21 - Interview with John D. Crazy Hillbilly & Steel Cage Roundtable 2:14:15

4M ago2:14:15

2:14:15

We are back this week after an unexpected week off and we have a packed show for you. We have a really fun and unique interview guest. John D. Crazy Hillbilly joins us to talk about his big match coming up against Nick Hamrick in the Route 33 Wrestling Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Title match and his upcoming appearance at FTC Art of Grappling …

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Track the Pack - Tales of '25 1:54:41

4M ago1:54:41

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In our final Track the Pack, we get together to wrap up a turbulent 2025 season that had a few highlights - and a lot of low points - while we also look ahead to what potential changes are in play for an offseason of uncertainty. We chat about which key players we think will be our foundation for next season, and share some comments from the hot ta…

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Track the Pack - Postseason Edition 1:56:05

4M ago1:56:05

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We have quite a bit to talk about tonight as we wrap up the weekend series vs. Arkansas State and look ahead to the SBC Tournament, where Louisiana will play Marshall in the double elimination bracket. We also chat about which Cajuns were named to the all-conference team, whether or not we have the right expectations in baseball, and who the hell t…

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Episode #20 - Deathmatch Watch-Along - ICW No Holds Barred 74 3:12:25

4M ago3:12:25

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We're back this week with a special watch-along episode. In honor of the passing of hardcore legend Sabu, Jon decided this was his week to be introduced to the DEATHMATCH. So, we decided to watch the recent ICW No Holds Barred show, ICW NHB74 which took place on May 2. The card features Danny Demanto vs Tank, Bobby Beverly vs Nathan Mowery, and the…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - RPW Destiny 5 Talent Signing 8:30

4M ago8:30

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Today Bob is here with Rich to announce an incredible signing for RPW Destiny 5, taking place on September 27, 2025. This stacked ten-match card already features Ken Anderson vs Silas Young, Trevor Lee vs Hayden Backlund and more. Now, RPW has signed a huge name to be added to the Maggie Lee vs Lili Ruiz match. Who will it be???…

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A Lived Experience Dialogue: Facing Our Pasts, Reinventing Our Futures with Tom Woodrow and Mike Panasitti (S6, E7) 1:24:35

5M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

In the episode, “A Lived Experience Dialogue: Facing Our Pasts, Reinventing Our Futures with Tom Woodrow and Mike Panasitti (S6, E7),” I sit with two success stories of people who have suffered with forms of mental illness who have come out on the other side. Part 1: When Tom Woodrow was 17, his life took a sharp turn. During a road trip with frien…

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Rivalry Week: Battle For The Paddle 1:33:45

5M ago1:33:45

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Join us as we get ready for a heated showdown in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. We'll dive into one of the fiercest rivalries college baseball. From past matchups to unforgettable moments, we're breaking the history, drama, and what makes this one of the best rivalries in the Sun Belt. We'll give our predictions and take your comments about this pivotal…

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Episode #19 - Interview with Tully Bertorelli 2:17:55

5M ago2:17:55

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Jon has returned from assignment and we’re ready to get back into talking about independent wrestling. We start the show covering some news and notes from the past two weeks, including the eight AAA wrestlers signed to WWE, Fuego del Sol’s new name, and Minoru Suzuki vs Joey Janela coming up at Defy Fatal Fantasy. Our guest this week is Tully Berto…

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Behind Enemy Lines - Ga. State's Brad Stromdahl 1:28:03

5M ago1:28:03

1:28:03

After wrapping up last weekend's series win vs. Georgia Southern, we speak with Georgia State Head Coach Brad Stromdahl who gives us a preview of the Panthers matchup with the Cajuns this weekend in another critical SBC series. We chat about the Panthers' season so far, what to expect this weekend, and what his team is preparing for against Louisia…

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Episode #18 - Interview with King Eddie Valentine & Ragin' Rich Rates Referees 2:34:30

5M ago2:34:30

2:34:30

We’re back…well, Bob is back. Jon is on assignment this week, so we brought in Rich Buchholtz to start the show and he does so in a BIG way. Over the weekend, RPW announced a two-day event called Perseverance, to take place on November 7-8, at Big Apple in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Over those two days, a sixteen-person, single elimination tournament wi…

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Track the Pack - Eagles Visit the Cajuns 1:16:39

5M ago1:16:39

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Nick and Lane welcome a special guest to the show to talk about last week's baseball performance and look ahead to their showdown with Georgia Southern coming up this weekend. We'll give a softball update, talk about our brand new website, and since the NFL draft will be on, talk about the Saints pick, including a special guest call from New Orlean…

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Episode #17 - Sampson's Vegas Vacation, Wrestlemania Week 2:00:22

5M ago2:00:22

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We’re back with our post-Wrestlemania week show as everyone is making their way back from Las Vegas. One of the first to return was UPW Heavyweight Champion, Sampson, fresh off of his clash with Super Beast at UPW Vegas Vacation last Friday. Sampson will join us to review Vegas Vacation, preview Maquette Mania 3, which takes place on May 17, and gi…

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BONUS EPISODE - Bob & Lauryn Watch Cena vs Cody 52:51

5M ago52:51

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At the last minute, my youngest daughter Lauryn agreed to come on the podcast while we watch night 2 of Wrestlemania. We decided to hit record before the main event WWE Championship match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes. My daughter told me she has opinions. Now, you get to hear them! We talk about the disparity between Night 1 and Night 2, Jey U…