Best Steve Cimino Podcasts (2025)

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Stephanie's Places, the ESPN+ Stephanie McMahon Show 36:50

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With Stephanie McMahon announced as the next major inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame, there's no better time to sit back and review her ESPN+ show, Stephanie's Places. We totally planned this, you guys. Join us as we discuss Stephanie's latest foray as a WWE-adjacent personality and examine her first guest, Phil "CM Punk" Brooks.…

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178 Kimmel Taken Off The Air And Johnny Mac And Mike Are Mad As Hell 1:02:10

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In this special emergency crossover, Johnny Mac (Daily Comedy News) and Mike fire up the mics to tackle the growing storm surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension from ABC. With conflicting headlines, regulatory noise, and media blowback in every direction, it felt like the right time to take a step back and look at what’s really going on h…

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Cena Gets Squashed by Lesnar: The SummerSlam 2014 Watch-Along 24:09

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With WrestlingPalooza right around the corner, it was time to revisit the most iconic showdown between Brock Lesnar and John Cena: SummerSlam 2014. Everyone expected your usual main event between two beefy legends, but instead we got a squash for the ages. Join us as we discuss this famous match and also speculate wildly about Cena's mediocre retir…

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177 Mark Malkoff Loves Johnny Carson, So Did Everyone Else, So He Wrote A Book About It 1:54:12

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Episode 177 – Friends of the Show with a Surprise Visit from Mark Malkoff!In this fun-filled “Friends of the Show” edition of The Letterman Podcast, Mike is joined by returning favorites Darin Cox, Allison Lips, and Adam Unger—but this roundtable takes an exciting turn when a very special surprise guest drops in: the mighty Mark Malkoff!Mark—host o…

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WWE Unreal on Netflix: Worth a Watch? 37:24

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Once Raw hit Netflix, you knew a documentary series couldn't be far behind. And now it's here: WWE Unreal, an intimate and up-close look at the inner workings of WWE. They'd have you believe it's unprecedented; we think there is tons of precedent, including dozens of backstage docs that previously aired on the WWE Network and Peacock. So is Unreal …

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176 How Dan Cashman Booked David Letterman As His Final Guest 1:43:28

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Episode 176 of The Letterman Podcast features a very special guest: Dan Cashman, host of The Nite Show with Dan Cashman — a regional late-night institution in Maine that has welcomed thousands of guests over its remarkable run… including, most recently, David Letterman himself.Mike and Dan dive deep into the origins of The Nite Show, reflecting on …

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175 Rupert and Steve and Irene's Summer Vacation 1:13:17

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Episode 175 of The Letterman Podcast is our quintessential summer vacation episode — and we mean that literally and hilariously.While spending time at Irene Hoffman’s stunning generational property by the sea in Greece, three beloved friends of the show — Rupert Jee, Irene Hoffman, and Steve Young — decided that a Letterman Podcast must be done. An…

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Hulk Hogan vs 8 Guys in a Triple Cage: The WrestleCrap Watch-Along 37:42

2M ago37:42

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To "honor" the late Hulk Hogan, we decided to watch the most Hogan match in history: the Hulkster (and Randy Savage) versus 8 guys in a Doomsday Cage match at Uncensored 1996. That's right, to satisfy Hulk's massive ego, WCW put him up against Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Lex Luger, actor Tiny Lister, and professional beefy boy "Jeep" Swenson (amongst …

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174 The State of Late Night With Daily Comedy News Podcast Host Johnny Mac 1:08:21

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Episode 174 of The Letterman Podcast features the triumphant return of Johnny Mac, host of the Daily Comedy News podcast.In this special mashup episode, two late-night–loving forces collide as Johnny and Mike dive deep into the current state of the genre. With Stephen Colbert’s exit looming large and a whirlwind of speculation sweeping through the …

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173 Former Letterman Uber Producer Robert Morton Weighs In On Colbert And More! 1:01:07

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Episode 173 of The Letterman Podcast is a spontaneous mashup for the ages!Mike was about to appear on The Alex Bennett Program when his phone rang. On the other end? None other than former Late Show with David Letterman executive producer Robert “Morty” Morton. When Mike told him what he was about to do, Morty asked, “Can I join?” — and just like t…

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Hulk Hogan Is Dead 39:11

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It's true; my boy Terry has passed away. Hulk Hogan was pro wrestling's first megastar and arguably its most controversial; he couldn't give up the spotlight and loved to lie, the quintessential carny until the day he died. We've talked about him for hours and hours on this show, and we're gonna do it one more time. Join us as we discuss the life a…

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The Official Andy Kaufman Historian Andrew Buss Tells All! 1:19:13

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Episode 172 of The Letterman Podcast features the return of writer, oral historian, and the official Andy Kaufman historian, Andrew Buss!Among Andrew’s many creative accomplishments is I Am McLovin, the definitive oral history of Superbad, but this episode focuses on another icon of boundary-pushing brilliance — Andy Kaufman.Andrew and Mike go deep…

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171 Latenighter.com Founder Jed Rosenzweig 1:26:30

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Episode 171 of The Letterman Podcast features a very special guest: Jed Rosenzweig, the founder and driving force behind LateNighter.com — the definitive online resource for all things late night television. Jed and Mike have a wide-ranging and passionate conversation that touches on his early professional days working at Yahoo! during the infancy …

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Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler 39:12

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When it comes to professional wrestling in popular culture, there are two eras: before and after The Wrestler. The 2008 film from director Darren Aronofsky changed the way wrestlers were perceived by the public. It used to be "out of sight, out of mind," but now everyone knows the toll pro wrestling takes on people's bodies, minds, and lives. In fa…

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170 Jordan Zevon Talks About Warren's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction and Much More 1:35:31

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Episode 170 of The Letterman Podcast features our very special guest, Jordan Zevon. A gifted singer-songwriter in his own right, Jordan is also the son of the late, great Warren Zevon — the genius, the icon, the soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.Warren Zevon was a brilliantly bright thread woven into the fabric of David Letterman’s legac…

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Worst Match Ever? The Goldberg vs Undertaker Watch-Along 26:51

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With Goldberg heading toward his retirement match with Gunther, we thought it was time to revisit the moment he probably should've retired: His 2019 match with the Undertaker at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia. Is it as bad as everyone says? Is it worse? And what was the ceiling for old man Goldberg versus broken-down Taker anyway? Join us as we gri…

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R-Truth on Table for 3: Unleash the Charm 34:00

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For the last few weeks, the internet has been abuzz with talk of Ron Killings. Did WWE release R-Truth? Did they just decide not to renew his contract? How could Truth, a low-key legend and beloved locker room presence, get the axe? We may never know exactly how it all went down, but we at Awesome Truth knew the best way to honor our half-namesake …

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Remembering Sabu by Watching Him Bleed: The Born to Be Wired Watch-Along 33:45

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The hardcore legend Sabu passed away on May 11, 2025; in his honor, we're watching what's probably his most famous match, the 1997 barbed wire showdown with Terry Funk at ECW's Born to Be Wired event. It's a grotesque bloody mess that also perfectly illustrates what made Sabu special and why teenage Walt and Steve thought he was one of the coolest …

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Bigger! Better! Badder! WrestleMania III and the Year It All Changed 32:34

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WrestleMania III, the Pontiac Silverdome, Hogan versus Andre. It's where everything changed, at least according to the new book by friend of the show Keith Elliot Greenberg. Keith's been on before talking about the book's genesis; now we've read it and we're breaking down his latest opus. Join us as we discuss Bigger! Better! Badder!, aka the story…

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WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle 27:54

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Who asked for a feature-length documentary on WrestleMania 9? Nobody, of course, which makes it even more wild that this thing is somehow fun. WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle gives us exclusive backstage footage of Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Undertaker, and a ton of other wrestlers at the first-ever Vegas Mania. It also, unfortunately, featur…

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Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns Finish the Story: The WrestleMania XL Watch-Along 38:00

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WrestleMania 41 dropped the ball with Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena — flat, forgettable, and included heavy involvement from Travis Scott. So to wash the bad taste out of our mouths, Awesome Truth decided to revisit a more memorable main event match from WrestleMania XL between Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes! Does last year's epic showdown stand the test…

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Superfan: The Story of Vladimir 30:01

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We've been begging for WWE documentaries to focus on more than just the same old wrestling stories, and they finally listened ... for better or worse. Superfan: The Story of Vladimir follows Vladimir Abouzeide, a lifelong New York wrestling enthusiast whose fandom was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. But is it a story of celebration, or are they e…

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169 Steve Young Performed For Rupert Jee And Everyone Loved It 1:30:37

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Episode 169 of The Letterman Podcast features not one, not two, but three of our favorite humans: legendary Late Show comedy writer Steve Young, our amazing sponsor and friend Rupert Jee, and his equally wonderful girlfriend Irene Hoffman.Steve recently debuted his brand-new one-man show, EGONT, at the sold-out Caveat Theater in New York City, perf…

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168: What’s Been Going On – Guest Hosted by Candace Chisholm 47:26

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Episode 168: What’s Been Going On – Guest Hosted by Candace ChisholmThis episode of The Letterman Podcast is a little different, as Mike hands over the hosting duties to his wife, Candace Chisholm. With a few weeks passing since the last episode, Candace interviews Mike about what’s been going on behind the scenes.Mike opens up about his father’s r…

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The Lasting Legacy of WrestleMania III (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg) 29:19

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It's 2025 and we're still talking about WrestleMania III. It was one of the biggest nights in wrestling history: Hogan versus Andre, Savage versus Steamboat, Butch Reed versus Koko B. Ware ... OK, not every match was a banger. But what exactly made that show in Pontiac, Michigan so special? And why did it so thoroughly reshape the industry? Friend …

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John Cena vs Cody Rhodes, Round 1: The Road to WrestleMania Watch-Along 30:56

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Remember the first time John Cena faced Cody Rhodes? That's right, WrestleMania 41 won't be the debut match between these two legends; for that, we have to go back to April 6, 2015, when Cena kicked off his US Open Challenge with a match against Stardust. And to start down the road to WrestleMania properly, we're watching along! Join us as we discu…

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Should you ask casting directors questions or not? 3:38

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Welcome to Season 6 of School of Hollywood! We're kicking things off with a special 5-Part Series tackling one of the biggest debates for actors: Should you ask casting directors questions or not? Host Steve Owens—former agent, manager, and casting studio operator alongside top A-list casting directors—shares exclusive insights and real-world notes…

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167 Fard Muhammad was at Conan's First Tonight Show And The Energy Was Palpable 1:31:51

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This week’s guest is Fard Muhammad, a longtime member of alt.fan.LETTERMAN and a devoted fan of late-night television. Few people appreciate the culture of late-night as much as he does!Fard and Mike have an enthusiastic conversation covering a variety of topics, including Fard witnessing Conan O’Brien’s first-ever Tonight Show, his emerging YouTub…

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WrestleMania: The Album 52:35

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It's our 200th episode! To celebrate this milestone, we are turning to a musical gem from deep in wrestling history: "WrestleMania: The Album." That's right, the 1993 album where Bret Hart, Macho Man Randy Savage, The Undertaker, and many more sing! Actually, it's more like talk-singing or spoken word. And they don't sing their theme songs; just od…

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166 Chad Riden Is An OG AFL'er Who Coulda Been A Letterman Scholarship Kid 2:18:37

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This episode features stand-up comedian Chad Riden, a longtime Late Show fan and an early member of the legendary online Letterman fan group, alt.fan.letterman. Inspired by Dave from the very beginning, Chad has carved out a career as a broadcaster, performer, and stand-up comic, sharing the stage with legends like Nate Bargatze, Ralphie May, Doug …

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The Best Movies of 2024 1:32:22

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We're back once again to discuss the top movies of 2024! From buzzy films like Anora and Challengers to low-key gems like My Old Ass and Red Rooms, plus big-budget masterpieces like Dune Part Two, it's a top-to-bottom recap of another fine year at the cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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165 Dave On The Tonight Show! Daily Comedy News Indeed! 58:52

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This episode features the return of Johnny Mac, host of the Daily Comedy News podcast!Johnny and Mike just had to connect this week to break down some huge moments in the world of comedy—especially those involving David Letterman.For the first time in decades, Letterman made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show, an event sparked by Paul Shaffe…

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Dark Match, the Wrestling Horror Movie 37:11

8M ago37:11

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Awesome Truth is once again going to the movies, aka the Shudder app, this time to watch the new hit Dark Match! It's a wrestling slasher film starring Chris Jericho as a psychotic cult leader and aspiring world champion. It's kinda bad! But kinda intriguing, and it does show a genuine love for the ins and outs of pro wrestling. Join us as we do ba…