Best Sefton Sounds Podcasts (2025)

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The Abdullah Quilliam Society 35:29

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In this episode we explore the foundation of Britain's first mosque, and the life and times of its enigmatic founder, Abdullah Quilliam. Quilliam established the mosque in 1887, having embraced Islam and adopting the name Abdullah, after a trip to Morocco. The mosque became an influential hub for the growth of Islam in Britain and, over 100 years l…

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DIY Cinema Clubs: Beyond the blockbusters 37:00

3M ago37:00

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Liverpool is enjoying an underground cinema renaissance and in this episode, we speak to three of the people at the heart of Liverpool's DIY film club revival. First we speak with 18:33 Films co-founder Harry James Wormald whose purpose is to push films created and based in Liverpool. Secondly, we hear from Khara Adele, the curator behind Black Gir…

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Africa Oyé: The sounds of Africa in Sefton Park 34:06

4M ago34:06

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In this episode we go behind the scenes of one of the most beloved events in city's cultural calendar, Africa Oyé. We chat to Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé’s Artistic Director and Dave McTague, the festival’s Head of Marketing and Partnerships, to learn more about the festival's journey from humble beginnings, into the internationally acclaimed showcase…

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Goodison Park: Goodbye to the Grand Old Lady 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Celebrate 133 years of sporting history at one of football’s most enduring arenas - Goodison Park. In this episode we look back at 133 years of sporting heritage as the curtain comes down on Everton's beloved stadium, as the club prepare to move to their new ground at Bramley Moore Dock.By National Museums Liverpool

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Lost Art: A Scouse Skating Legacy 35:53

6M ago35:53

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This episode rolls through the history of Liverpool's premier skate shop, Lost Art. Discover the origins behind the shop, and its journey into an iconic cornerstone of the U.K. skate scene, with founder Dave Mackey & Lost Art skater Joseph "Geff" Obando McGuffog.By National Museums Liverpool

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Homotopia: Creating a Queer Utopia 29:36

7M ago29:36

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This episode explores Homotopia, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA arts and cultural festival, which champions queer visibility, creativity, and community. Guests include Bev Ayre, Danny Kilbride, Joan Burnett and Kolade T Lapido.By National Museums Liverpool

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Frank Hornby: A revolutionary toy inventor 27:50

8M ago27:50

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The story of a local man behind some of the world's most famous toys including Meccano, Hornby Trains and Dinky Toys.By National Museums Liverpool

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We Absolutely Kept Dancing: Impact of HIV and AIDS on LGBTQ+ Liverpool 32:49

10M ago32:49

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This podcast is the second of a two part special. In this episode we find out about the emergence and impact of HIV and AIDS on the Liverpool LGBTQ+ community. We hear more about this horrendous disease from five people who saw its impact first hand - Carl, Nick, Maria, Gerry, Martin and James.By National Museums Liverpool

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Alive and High Kicking: LGBTQ+ Culture in 1980s Liverpool 37:36

11M ago37:36

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In this episode we go back 40 years to find out more about the creative explosion going on in the city. We hear about this culturally vibrant moment in our local history from five people who lived it - Carl, Nick, Maria, Gerry and James.By National Museums Liverpool

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Delado: Drumming to the beat of cultural revival 31:13

12M ago31:13

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In this episode, we explore the importance of cultural identity and how music and dance serve as powerful forces for uplifting communities. We speak with former Delado dancer Maxine Brown and Project Facilitator Eliss Eyo-Thompson about Delado's emergence as a community dance project in the aftermath of the Toxteth riots, its growth into one of Liv…

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Liverpool Roller Birds: You'll never skate alone 31:41

1y ago31:41

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In this episode we find out that there is more to the city's sport scene than football. We speak to Liverpool Roller Birds Ruckus and Daria about the best sport you may never have heard of - roller derby.By National Museums Liverpool

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The Royal Court: Theatre by the people, for the people 32:48

1y ago32:48

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In this episode we get a potted history of Liverpool's Royal Court's 200 year history in just over half an hour. We speak to Iain Christie about the past, present and future of this beloved Liverpool institution.By National Museums Liverpool

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Scouse Flowerhouse: A blossoming movement to beautify the city 26:54

1y ago26:54

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How a group of radical gardeners are rejuvenating neglected urban areas through wildflowers. We speak to Richard Scott and Polly Moseley about their mission to breathe new life into the city through creative ecology. We also hear from Laurence Westgaph and Peter Carney who have worked on Scouse Flowerhouse projects.…

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John Moores Painting Prize: Award winning art since 1957 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

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When creativity gets competitive. We take a look back at one of art's oldest and most prestigious prizes. We're joined by a couple of John Moores Painting Prize experts in curator Ann Bukantas and academic Dr Hana Leaper.By National Museums Liverpool

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Ron's Place: an extraordinary world in an ordinary home 29:12

1+ y ago29:12

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How, and why did Birkenhead-native Ron Gittins turn his home into a living work of art. We talk to TV director Martin Wallace, about the story behind (and ahead of) Ron's Place.By National Museums Liverpool

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Bombed out Church: from ruin to renaissance 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

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How a group of punk rockers saved St Luke's church. We talk to musician and artist, Ambrose Reynolds, about his years as caretaker and Creative Director, of this beloved Liverpool landmark.By National Museums Liverpool

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S2E11 - Hogus Pogus 1:31:44

1+ y ago1:31:44

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The Scores is back to review a new Monday night fight between WWE Raw and it’s WCW rival Nitro. We may have been on the sidelines for a spell, but Nitro settled us back in with the usual mess as a bribed Booker T, the presence of the Taskmaster and Hulk Hogan forgetting his own name all had us scratching our heads. Meanwhile, over on Raw, it was th…

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GIRLFANS: Knowledge, passion and fashion 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

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Jock Stein once said "Football without fans is nothing". And whilst that may be true, representation amongst supporters has historically been overwhelmingly male. In recent years however, football has changed and we are now seeing more women championing the beautiful game, both on the pitch and in the terraces. To discuss these developments we welc…

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Eric's: here for a good time, not a long time 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

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In four short years, the Eric's club in Liverpool became legendary for its international roster, raucous punk antics and youth centric outlook. Eric's was an impromptu 'school of music' and key to the rise of famous Liverpool bands and figures of the late 70s and early 80s; from Echo & the Bunnymen, The Teardrop Explodes, and Orchestral Manoeuvres …

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WrestleMania XII - Special Edition 1:35:35

2y ago1:35:35

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TMNS take their first trip to WrestleMania, with the 1996 edition of the WWE’s annual extravaganza coming under review. An Iron Man epic for championship gold featuring Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels filled the main event slot on a show that also included a big debut, an inexplicable squash and an unscheduled bra and panties match. For our thoughts o…

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Money in the Bank 2023 LIVE - Special Edition 43:14

2y ago43:14

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Join us for this special episode as two thirds of the Scores squad report their findings from London’s O2 Arena, where they attended WWE’s Money In The Bank 2023.By Sefton Sounds

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S2E10 - The Giant’s Rage Against The Washing Machine 2:03:48

2+ y ago2:03:48

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There’s a double dose of WCW in this episode of The Scores, before Raw takes us home for Wrestlemania XII. We start with a review of the PPV Uncensored, a title that also applied to all of Eric Bischoff’s booking meetings for the show, then it’s on to Nitro, where the Lex Luger renaissance builds up a head of steam. Across the aisle, there were fir…

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S2E9 - Jake Roberts Debags His Snake 1:36:31

2+ y ago1:36:31

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The Scores steamer is leaving the station for another review of Monday Night Wars action, with Nitro looking to build on their 13-10 lead over Raw. Bischoff’s boys are flying thanks to the white-hot Steiners and the shock resurgence of Lex Luger, while the Dungeon of Doom’s turgid quest to kill Hulk-a-Mania continues…unfortunately. Raw have got Wre…

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S2E8 - Scott Steiner and the Wheel of Misfortune 1:46:31

2+ y ago1:46:31

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It’s a 2-on-1 handicap match on this episode, as two Raws go under the Scores microscope alongside a solitary Nitro. There’s some biblical ball dropping from the boys booking WCW, pitting The Giant against Hacksaw Jim Duggan to counteract WWF’s official unveiling of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Thankfully, there’s a show-saving performance from the Ste…

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S2E7 - Goldust and Rowdy Roddy’s Bagpipe 1:33:12

2+ y ago1:33:12

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Our short break is over and the Scores Squad are striding back down the ramp for the first TMNS of 2023. The latest Nitro features a Chicago-centric squabble involving the Road Warriors and WCW’s tag team champs, while the uneagerly-anticipated debut of the Bootyman besmirches the main event slot. Meanwhile, on Raw, we hit a traffic jam on the road…

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S3: Episode 6 - Liverpool on Film 21:48

3y ago21:48

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From Jodie Comer to Jimmy McGovern, the stars of film and TV are making Liverpool proud, continuing its remarkable history of screen writing and onscreen talent. But what is the state of the Scouse film scene today and what does the future look like?By National Museums Liverpool

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S3: Episode 5 - Should we go to Space? 29:45

3y ago29:45

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In the past decade advancements in technology have enabled us to discover more about the universe we inhabit, but should we be delving deeper into the unknown expanses of space when our own planet has issues of its own? Dr. Jackie Bell tells us how important space exploration is for the generations that follow and how it can help us understand and …

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S3: Episode 4 - Heroes on the Mersey 26:05

3y ago26:05

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The Mersey River makes the brilliant city of Liverpool, but who was there when the tide quite literally got too high? A hero by any standard, James Clarke saved many locals from drowning in the Mersey in the early 1900s and taught countless others to swim. And, fast forward to 2022, we meet current day heroes through the LifeBoat Station Project, J…

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S3: Episode 3 - Rebels in Music 22:08

3y ago22:08

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The Liverbirds were the first all-female rock and roll band- defying expectations and even the industry. This disregard for convention is shared by Nine x Nine records, whose goals are to support their artists instead of trying to control them. Both these stories show that through their resistance against authority and control, they truly are rebel…

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S3: Episode 2 - War and Reflection 27:18

3y ago27:18

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As we look on across Europe to our Ukrainian allies, how can sharing stories of war help us all?By National Museums Liverpool

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S2E6 - Enter The Bootyman 1:36:00

3y ago1:36:00

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Join us for Raw, Nitro and In Your House 6 on this episode, as the WWF returns to the Monday Night Warzone following a week-long stint on the sidelines. Vince McMahon’s troops served up a stellar show featuring Goldust, a Stone Cold Ringmaster and The Undertaker, while Razor Ramon delivers a promo for the ages after a PPV to forget. Meanwhile, The …

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S3: Episode 1 - Art as an Anchor 23:04

3y ago23:04

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Art galleries have always been a space for quiet contemplation, but in the midst of our modern lives, can they still provide solace during life's biggest challenges?By National Museums Liverpool

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S2E5 - Loch Ness and the American Fails 1:08:52

3y ago1:08:52

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With the network forcing Raw into a seat on the sidelines as America’s finest canines slid into their regular time slot, this week in ’96 allowed Nitro a free swing at Monday night’s wrestling masses. Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Ric Flair all featured, but Bischoff’s boys’ decision to unleash the Loch Ness Monster on the helpless TV audience and p…

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S2E4 - Arn Anderson and the Legion of Broom 1:27:43

3y ago1:27:43

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Nitro’s ratings win over Raw last time levelled The Monday Night Scores at 9-9 and the boys are back to review another 90’s wrestling ruckus as both brands look to reclaim the advantage. Plenty of revelations on this week’s shows – Hulk Hogan can’t do first aid, Diesel swings both ways and, thanks to mystery assailant Paul Orndorff, we learn the br…

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S2E3 - The Giant & Things That Go Mr. Bump In The Fight 1:23:43

3y ago1:23:43

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Be warned - the temperature of the warmest July on record is about to go up as TMNS returns with some smoking hot takes on 25-year-old wrestling. There’s confusion on Nitro, as Hulk Hogan impersonates the Yetay, Ric Flair hijacks the commentary booth and home favourites, The Road Warriors return…in their away kit. Meanwhile, WWF treat us to some st…

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S2E2 - Lex Luger and a Ham-Fistful of Dollars 1:24:36

3+ y ago1:24:36

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This week’s episode of The Scores packs more meat than a triple-stacked Big Mac, as the team review the ’96 Royal Rumble, in addition to the regular Monday Night Wars wares. It’s mishap mayhem on Nitro, where botches galore and Hulk Hogan thunder theft underlines an episode to forget for Bischoff and the boys. While on Raw, Jim Cornette unleashes a…

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S2: Episode 6 - Sex and empowerment 36:54

3+ y ago36:54

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How has our attitude to sex changed over the generations?By National Museums Liverpool

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S2E1: Softcore Porn and Razor’s Scorn 1:10:21

3+ y ago1:10:21

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The Monday Night Scores boys are back in town for Season 2 of the 90’s wrestling podcast everyone (or, more likely, only one) is talking about and we’re roaring down the road to the Royal Rumble. With their self-proclaimed Super Bowl equivalent just around the corner, WWF put some stars in the ring, some chaos on the camera and some Sunny in the ba…

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S2: Scandal 39:36

3+ y ago39:36

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Provocative, intriguing, and perhaps salacious – it’s hard to resist a story about a scandal. Hear a discussion about the legacy of Liverpool losing its World Heritage status, find out what makes a book scandalous and discover why a portrait of Lord Leverhulme caused international outrage.By National Museums Liverpool

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S2: Underwater 40:37

3+ y ago40:37

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With Liverpool being a maritime city, a strong relationship with the sea is inevitable. Hear from an open water swimmer about plunging into freezing water and how this can help to free the mind in difficult times and improve mental health. Dive beneath the waves to find out how to play with an octopus and discover what it feels like to make friends…

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S2: Hair 34:24

3+ y ago34:24

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For centuries we have been cutting, dying, curling, straightening, and braiding our hair. But is hair just for expressing personal style – or is there more we can discover about society, history and even ethics? Look back to the Roman period and hear how hairstyle influencers from elite society spread the latest hair trends amongst the masses. Disc…

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S2: My body 42:54

3+ y ago42:54

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All bodies are worthy of love and respect. **Content warning: this episode explores stories relating to eating disorders and abortion** Hear the inspiring journey of one Instagrammer, from difficulties with body image to arriving in a place of body acceptance. Through the etchings in our collections by celebrated artist Paula Rego, discover the per…

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S2: Identity 48:45

3+ y ago48:45

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Who are you and how do you express yourself? In this episode, explore how some people reach out to connect with their ancestors and hear a discussion about the complex identity of scousers with African and Afro-Caribbean heritage. Delve into the world of tattooing as we learn about the original sailor tattoos and look at why marking our skin can he…

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Season 2 Trailer: National Museums Liverpool Podcast 1:21

3+ y ago1:21

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Subscribe to the National Museums Liverpool Podcast. Our podcast weaves together stories from our collections with the experiences of people in Liverpool today, exploring connections between the past and the present.By National Museums Liverpool

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Episode 17 - Ted DiBiase and the Ringmaster Larynx Blaster 1:17:57

4y ago1:17:57

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It’s another 90’s wrestling review from the Monday Night Scores squad and this time we’re joined by a very special guest. Yes, here to talk us through the Brother Love Show is only Vince McMahon. Sounds difficult to believe, doesn’t it? If you’re questioning the claim…well, your suspicions are absolutely spot on, but we HAVE got the next best thing…

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Hulk Hogan Homnibus - TMNS 1st Anniversary Special 1:06:55

4y ago1:06:55

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The banners are up and the cakes are out at TMNS Towers as we celebrate our first anniversary. And to mark this momentous milestone we have gone…MANIACAL. Yes, that’s right, we have succumbed to the powers of Hulk-a-mania and produced a highlight reel showcasing the finest TMNS moments featuring the prayer-uttering, vitamin-gulping, baldness-denyin…

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Episode 16 - Macho Man and the Bizarre Search For Double A’s Battery 1:37:23

4y ago1:37:23

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With 95’s festive frivolities finished, the WWF and WCW duly resume their ratings ruckus, giving the MNS boys a first glance at the wrestling wares being peddled in ’96. First, we check in on Vince McMahon’s clan, who flushed a dismal ’95 down the (Raw) bowl and welcomed the new year with a new-fangled American football-themed, tag team elimination…

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’95 Xmas Special - Part Two 1:08:51

4y ago1:08:51

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The summer is heating up, so cool off with a trip back to the winter of ’95 and Part Two of our WCW Christmas Special. We sample the offerings from box office blowout Starrcade ’95, as WCW’s flagship PPV bombed like a Blitzkrieg pilot in 1941. Ted Turner’s coin counters may have been wanting for action in the days that followed, but what few punter…

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’95 Xmas Special - Part One 45:38

4+ y ago45:38

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Christmas ’95 saw a brief armistice called in the Monday Night Wars, but there was no time for no man’s land football between Vince McMahon and Eric Bischoff, as Nitro went it alone for their Starrcade go-home show. We saw all three competitors scheduled to feature in Starrcade’s triangle match take to the ring, as Lex Luger met Scotty Riggs and St…

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Episode 15 - John Sergeant Slaughter 1:21:45

4+ y ago1:21:45

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Coming in hot from a short stint on the sidelines, the MNS boys are back with another dose of 90s nostalgia. This time we’re reviewing week 15 of The Monday Night Wars, as the run up to Christmas ’95 continues apace. Raw held their festive bash the night before this episode aired in the shape of box office blow out, In Your House 5: Season’s Beatin…