Best The Jerks Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Too early for Isak and is it time to Triple Captain Haaland? 56:03

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Alistair Bruce-Ball (live from Bethpage on Ryder Cup duty), Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss FPL's hot topics ahead of Gameweek 6. Dave has wildcarded out of the blue but has he gone too early with Alexander Isak in to the team? Should you Triple Captain Erling Haaland against Burnley? Is Clough and Taylor's lead too big already? 5 Live Sport …

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Introducing... The Wayne Rooney Show 36:26

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Hello FPL listeners, we’d like to introduce you to The Wayne Rooney Show. If you like it then make sure you search for The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds and hit subscribe. In this episode, Wayne Rooney relives football’s fiercest grudge matches with Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd, just in time for Liverpool v Everton and Arsenal v Man City. From feeli…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 101 - Is Jey turning heel and did WWE SOUL OUT??? 1:50:40

4d ago1:50:40

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In today's episode the team is back together and they've got lots to cover!!! Seth, Becky, Punk and AJ are making the argument of being the greatest couples story in WWE history!!! We get into the fans calling out WWE over the pricing and the announcement that Wrestlemania will be in Rhiyad which had fans yelling they Sold Out!!! You Just Made the …

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Wildcard Chris and Dull Dave 45:51

2h ago45:51

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave debate the big FPL issues ahead of Gameweek 5. Top of the table Chris has wildcarded, while Dave has gone all boring in the search for Defensive Contribution points. Is it time to drop Mo Salah for Erling Haaland? Should we be getting Cole Palmer back in? Can we give up on Aston Villa players? In S…

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[1084] AC Unscripted: Hoops on Kirkwood ... and more! 1:26:21

11d ago1:26:21

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Indiana athletics finds itself in a rare golden moment, prompting an unscripted celebration of everything going right in Bloomington. This edition of The Assembly Call brings together Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Jerod Morris for a freewheeling conversation about the positive momentum across multiple sports and some exciting new developments i…

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Jerking the Curtain Episode 100!!! 1:38:26

11d ago1:38:26

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the Funkaholiks hit another milestone with episode 100 of Jerking the Curtain!!! We celebrate with talking what we love the most........rasselin!!! We also introduce the new logo for JTC!!! It's fire!!! We get into the Round Table of Topics, everyone's favorite segment......you just made the list and so much more!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN RO…

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Deadline Day musings 50:50

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return ahead of Gameweek 4. Chris still sits top of the pile, while Dave lays out an early Wildcard draft. Should Alexander Isak go straight into your team, and is it time to get Jack Grealish in too? Sutton Death features big money moves, both in the Premier League and the IPL, and the pod goes inte…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 99 - Thank you Stephanie for thinking of the fans!!! 1:49:50

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In today's episode the crew is back from a small vacation and they are ready to talk!!! We recap and give our thoughts on Clash in Paris, Heatwave, Smackdown, RAW and NXT!!! Round Table of Topics has a range of discussion and feelings as we talk about the incident with Indy Wrestler Psycho Stu and everyone's favorite segment.......YOU JUST MADE THE…

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[1083] What Have We Learned About IU Basketball Under Darian DeVries? 1:31:49

26d ago1:31:49

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Indiana basketball fans get a chance to reflect on the Hoosiers' successful three-game sweep in Puerto Rico while also building excitement for what promises to be a historic football season. This edition of Assembly Call Radio brings together Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, Andy Bottoms, and Jerod Morris to discuss the early signs from the DeVries er…

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Too early to Wildcard? 51:52

13d ago51:52

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Clinton Morrison to wrap up Gameweek 2 with the temptation of an early Wildcard looming large. Mo Salah is inevitable when it comes to FPL, but was Dominik Szoboszlai robbed of an assist for Liverpool's last-gasp winner at St James' Park? Semenyo and Brennan Johnson are grabbing Dave'…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 98 - Is WWE getting personal with AEW??? 1:55:29

1M ago1:55:29

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The TFP crew is present and lively.......Arianna is on fire while Nando T and Jonathan stoke the flames!!! We've got some great discussions for you, wild ideas and so much more!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS Naomi’s big announcement and what happens next Worlds Collide Sept. 12th WrestlePalooza Sept. 20th WWE options to…

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Knee-jerk reactions as Reijnders returns 46:41

20d ago46:41

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by BBC commentator John Acres after a successful first week of FPL. Manchester City are the talk of the pod after Tijjani Reijnders made an impact scoring a goal and getting an assist, but should you have him on your team? Find out who Dave's differential pick is ahead of Gameweek 2, and…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 97 - Bad Timing for Naomi??? 1:27:47

1M ago1:27:47

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You know what time it is.......JTC time!!! Not Tiffy time, in today's episode we are talking news in the round table of topics, Smackdown, RAW and NXT!!! We get into a great discussion for our new segment......."You Just Made the List"!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS What’s going on with Naomi??? Killer Kross……thoughts??…

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Team reveals: Two Burnley keepers and Doku again?! 49:37

27d ago49:37

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With just a few days before the new Premier League season, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and eventually Statman Dave reveal their FPL teams. Reigning BBC Sport League champion Max Littleproud picks the Listener's Lions team and 2023/24 FPL overall champion Jonas Sand Labakk picks the Rest of the World Listener's team. Plus Statman Dave takes on…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 96 - Is SummerSlam better than Wrestlemania??? 1:55:44

2M ago1:55:44

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We have an extremely fun episode for you today as we introduce a new segment called "You Just Made the List"!!! We list our top 5 ring entrances and man the list is fire!!! Everyone had something different to bring to the table. We get into SummerSlam and so much more!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS WWE nailed Unreal…….c…

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[1082] First Little Glimpse of the DeVries Era 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

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Indiana basketball fans got their first real look at the new era under Darren DeVries as the Hoosiers dominated their opening exhibition game in Puerto Rico 98-47. This edition of The Assembly Call brings together Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, Galen Clavio, and Bob Moats to break down a game none of them actually watched - relying instead on social…

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The pod is BACK! (sort of) 45:52

1M ago45:52

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the new FPL season with a shiny new name which they’re all a massive fan of! The gang discuss the changes in the FPL rules, who’s going to benefit from them and most importantly, is Chris finally going to go it alone? Plus make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The al…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 95 - Remembering the Immortal Hulk Hogan 1:57:13

2M ago1:57:13

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In today's episode the crew remembers Hulk Hogan and talks about the negativity surrounding his death. Should the wrestling legends fire back or ignore these keyboard warriors??? Round Table of Topics is hot and we are just touching the surface. We cover RAW, Smackdown and NXT.......more bold storylines we hope for. CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN RO…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 94 - Is Cena protecting Cody??? 1:59:07

2M ago1:59:07

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In today's episode the team comes up with one helluva a storyline for Cody, the Final Boss and John Cena. Such a crazy but fun idea that Jonathan asks for a time out!!! Nando T and Arianna are battling at the end and Nando pokes the superstar about a certain wrestler that gets under her skin.......all this and so much more!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE …

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 93 - Will the Oracle find a replacement for Seth Rollins??? 1:54:49

2M ago1:54:49

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In today's episode Nando T and Arianna are cooking, there is no time to waste as they cover the MEGA weekend of wrestling......almost overwhelming but we appreciate what we are getting, great discussions and what's next for Seth and the Oracle???? CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS Smackdown LA Knight drops a spoiler Can Solo be a …

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 92 - Does the WWE give two shits about the tag team division??? 1:59:36

2M ago1:59:36

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The heat is turned up in this episode and we get into a lot of discussions. More storylines and what we hope to see soon from the WWE writing team. Nando T is officially done with the tag teams and the careless attitude WWE has for them. Arianna hits the snooze button on Becky Lynch and comes up with some very interesting storylines of her own. Jon…

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[1081] Prince Alexander-Moody Scouting Report and Non-Con Schedule 1:37:03

3M ago1:37:03

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Indiana basketball fans got a couple pieces of legit offseason news with the release of the non-conference schedule and the program's first recruiting commitment under Darren DeVries. This edition of Assembly Call Radio, with hosts Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Andy Bottoms, breaks down what these developments mean for the new era of Hoosier ba…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 91 - Is Britt Baker a fit for WWE??? 1:48:36

2M ago1:48:36

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In today's episode TFP goes round for round, full house of opinions and some really grrrrreat discussions!!! Nando T throws in the towel for the tag teams and has no more love for them, do others agree??? Arianna brings heat and drops another storyline about Seth and Punk.......does Nando T like it??? Hater Mike brings the hate as usual and Jonatha…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 90 - Will LA Knight get gold??? 1:56:46

3M ago1:56:46

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Man today's episode gets heated, we get into the discussion of LA Knight!!! Hot Topic right now as Nando T feels like he is the worst booked superstar on the WWE roster......what's the problem, who did he piss off, will the hype last around him, is WWE burning the LAK candle on both ends???? Arianna suggests some great ideas for future matches, sto…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 89 - WWE Legends calling their shot??? 1:43:25

3M ago1:43:25

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TFP introduces a new voice to the show, Amanda joins the show and even the odds!!! Arianna is excited to have Amanda as they join forces to create Double A!!! We officially have a battle of the sexes on the show!!! Arianna questions why Goldberg is calling his shot and why he has a match that nobody asked for??? Great debate in today's episode, Nan…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 88 - Is Worlds Collide the Best PLE of 2025??? 1:57:16

3M ago1:57:16

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We have a full house in the TFP Studio today and we have a lot to cover!!! Two PLE's, Worlds Collide better than Wrestlemania, Smackdown, RAW, NXT and is Jey losing his YEET????? All this and so much more.......CHEERS!!! Episodes dropping weekly!!! Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.pod YouTube and Facebook THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 87 - NXT reminds us the roster is still stacked!!! 1:08:22

4M ago1:08:22

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In today's episode we talk the fallout of WWE roster cuts.......yes, again!!! Truth being the biggest surprise, Nando T spins his opinion and does his best to make the most sense of the cut. What's next for these cuts and where might these superstars end up??? All this and so much more.......CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS …

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TFP Special Guest Tommy Two Scoops 1:57:55

3M ago1:57:55

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the Funkaholiks Podcast was blessed to sit down with the one and only Tommy Two Scoops!!! Two Scoops is a professional wrestler currently tearing up the territories one city at a time!!! We sit down one on one and get to hear how the love for wrestling started, leaving college to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler, family support a…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 86 - Is WWE hitting the panic button for ratings??? 1:54:15

4M ago1:54:15

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It's a full house at the Funkaholiks Pod room, Hater Mike almost gets kicked off the show and Arianna runs into some shitty reception!!! Jonathan wants nothing to do with the D'Angelo Familia and Nando T gets on his rant about NXT.......CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS Roster shake up…..WWE hitting the panic button??? Moving…

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[1080] The Bison is Back! (Plus: Puerto Rico, Huber's, and ... a Speeding Ticket?) 1:30:31

4M ago1:30:31

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What a wild ride this episode was! Coach, Ryan, and Jerod were joined by the man of the hour, Galen Clavio, for a celebration that took some unexpected turns. From technical difficulties to traffic stops, this episode has it all. Key Topics Covered: [2:24] Banner Moment: The Bison is Back! - The big news everyone's been waiting for as Indiana offic…

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The Season Finale 52:16

4M ago52:16

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the final episode of the season. With Bruce ahead by 4 points going into the final gameweek, the pressure was on Dave to catch him.One of them made a blunder with their captaincy and came up short. Comedian and actor Luke Kempner joins the pod as Head-to-Head Division 1 went down to th…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 85 - Is the WWE Universe ready for Logan Paul as their Champion? 1:47:06

4M ago1:47:06

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We have a full house today on the Funkaholiks Podcast, all members are present and ready to go. Arianna brings that Thea Hail energy and Hater Mike gives us Tatum Paxley vibes!!! It's not all low energy as we hit some hard topics today with the biggest question.......when will Logan Paul be the WWE Heavyweight Champion??? No I'm not delirious when …

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 84 - Is Stephanie Vaquer too big for NXT??? 1:29:29

4M ago1:29:29

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In today's episode we are talking the latest WWE news, feelings about the NXT roster getting too big for the show and when's the right time to move them. We get into Round Table of Topics, Smackdown, RAW, Backlash and NXT!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS Wrestling World lost a legend too soon…..Rest in the Ring Sabu Ring …

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End of season differentials & rivals face-off 50:35

4M ago50:35

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have all of the latest FPL advice ahead of the end of the season. Which differentials should you target as the season draws to a close? Are Chris Wood or Bryan Mbeumo good options, or should you target the clubs a the bottom of the Premier League to make up the points difference? Dave remains coy o…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 83 - Black Friday hits the WWE Superstars!!! 1:32:13

5M ago1:32:13

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In today's episode Hater Mike's replacement shines!!! Does this mean trouble for Mike??? Nando T is joined by Jonathan and OUR NEW FEMALE VOICE ARIANNA!!! We get to know Arianna in this episode and find out her love for wrestling. We cover headlines, Smackdown, RAW and NXT plus so much more!!! Round Table of Topics gets heated in this one.......CHE…

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[1079] Offseason Update as Roster Nears Completion 1:29:12

5M ago1:29:12

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This edition of The Assembly Call dives into Indiana's complete roster overhaul and what fans might expect heading into the 2025-26 season. After inconsistent results under previous regimes, Indiana basketball is embracing a paradigm shift toward a more modern, movement-oriented system. The conversation highlights DeVries' business-like approach to…

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TFP Special Guest Arianna Pittinger 1:40:27

5M ago1:40:27

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Welcome to thee Funkaholiks Podcast, we have a special guest today that has a resume longer than a mile……this guest is a small town girl with big city dreams!!! She’s a dancer, singer and actor….Arianna Pittinger!!! Join me as we get to know this fearless dancer.......Arianna shares stories of her life becoming a dancer, from when she was a child t…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 82 - What's the Rocks Problem with WWE? 1:44:14

5M ago1:44:14

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Today's episode starts off with some heat, we get into the discussion of the Rock and Dwayne Johnson. Does have too much on his plate, does he hate wrestling, is he channeling is inner Vince McMahon? We cover a round table of topics, Smackdown, RAW and NXT!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS Hogan and Bischoff starting a fig…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 81 - Wrestlemania hangover??? 1:44:26

5M ago1:44:26

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Are all of you feeling like us, lost, confused, wondering what we just witnessed. You're not alone on the feeling of the car crash we just watched on Day 2 of Wrestlemania......why does WWE continually miss the bar when it comes to the biggest show of the year only to give us an episode of RAW that makes Wrestlemania forgettable??? Trust us when we…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 80 - Wrestlemania Predictions!!! 1:37:17

5M ago1:37:17

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In today's episode Nando T and Hater Mike are giving their bold predictions for Wrestlemania!!! Will there be any surprises, holy shit moments and so much more!!! Hater Mike drops in easter egg on Nando T that has him wondering about the Architect Seth Rollins.........CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS No news continues, all a…

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No-shows & Bench Boost woes 53:17

5M ago53:17

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return as Gameweek 32 concludes. Ahead of a Gameweek full of doubles, potential punishments for a possible no-show are discussed. A bench boost works wonders for this week's guest Chris Wise, but the same chip doesn't pay off for Ali. Sutton Death features the most prolific goalscorers and playmakers…

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[1078] Emergency Pod: Lamar Wilkerson Commits to IU 1:04:25

5M ago1:04:25

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It's an episode of The Assembly Call ... without anyone from The Assembly Call! But when an emergency pod was called for, and no AC members were available, the other members of the Back Home Network came together to fill in. So join Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast and Bob & Mike from Xs and Joes as they discuss the exciting Lamar Wilkerson commitmen…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 79 - Tiffy gets personal 1:31:19

5M ago1:31:19

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The guys are back to talk the Wooooo heard around the world, Tiffany strikes back and catches the Queen off guard.......was this the right time for Charlotte to be talking about the road back from injury and personal life??? All this and so much more!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS No news, is good news!!! Smackdown CM P…

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[1077] Offseason Update, Newcomer Scouting Reports, and Tourney Talk 1:48:19

6M ago1:48:19

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Indiana basketball is in a transition phase as coach Darren DeVries begins building his staff and roster, with the hosts urging fans to remain patient during the transfer portal process. In this episode, Coach Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Jerod Morris discuss the early additions of Connor Enright (DePaul) and Reed Bailey (Davidson), examine Tony Adr…

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Psychologists, free hits and the Masters 47:44

6M ago47:44

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Alistair Bruce-Ball is in Augusta in the USA for this week's episode ahead of the first golf major of the year, the Masters. He joins UK-based Chris Sutton and Statman Dave to look at the winners and losers from Gameweeks 30 and 31, and they plan how best to use the remaining chips in the last seven gameweeks. We also find out about the house-shari…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 78 - No more Triple Threat Matches!!! 1:47:03

6M ago1:47:03

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In today's episode Nando T and Hater Mike are talking about the recent signings for WWE, Smackdown, RAW and Nando's issues with NXT.......all this and so much more!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS A former AEW star has signed with the WWE (Rusev) Matches in the HOF Paige is free from AEW, is WWE next??? Mark Shunok is the…

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Blanks, doubles, and Clough & Taylor’s troubles 52:43

6M ago52:43

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back ahead of Gameweek 30. There’s changes afoot after the FA Cup quarter-finals, and the Rest of the World take the lead. The Taylor to Chris’ Clough joins the pod to talk strategy, as well as take on Statman in a goalkeeper-themed Sutton Death. Last week’s People’s Pep returns to lock in her tr…

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[1076] A Look Ahead to the DeVries Era (Plus: A Look Back and Tourney Talk) 2:14:40

6M ago2:14:40

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This episode of The Assembly Call dives deep into IU's new basketball coach, Darian DeVries, analyzing his coaching philosophy and what fans can expect from this fresh start. We discuss the current roster changes with players entering the transfer portal and DeVries' approach to building his team. Throughout the conversation, we examine his coachin…

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Jerking the Curtain Ep. 77 - News Flash Tiffy Sucks!!! 1:45:36

6M ago1:45:36

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Nando T and Hater Mike are back to talk what they love......WWE!!! Flobby Lashley gets the day off after his epic meltdown in last weeks episode!!! The guys get into the latest news, new wrestlers coming to WWE, RAW, Smackdown, NXT and so much more!!! CHEERS!!! JERKING THE CURTAIN ROUND TABLE OF TOPICS NEWS A boxing legends son has signed with WWE …

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Claret & Who and the Curse of Matthew 50:44

6M ago50:44

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after the international break. The Listeners now lead the title race after Bruno Fernandes' 17-point haul in Gameweek 29. With the season drawing to a close, what chips should you use and when should you use them? Charlie Shepherd – the FPL wonderkid from Bristol – takes on Ali in Sutton Dea…