Best Matt Garvin Podcasts (2025)

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Restoring a Broken Relationship with God (Living with God) 26:43

5d ago26:43

26:43

By Mal Garvin

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Eternal Life (Living with God) 20:10

12d ago20:10

20:10

By Mal Garvin

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The beautiful word Forgiveness (Living with God) 15:55

18d ago15:55

15:55

By Mal Garvin

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Stoop 63: Ole Rebuilds Georgia After WWF Takeover 1:26:00

19d ago1:26:00

1:26:00

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives into the aftermath and rebuilding process that Ole Anderson incurred following Vince McMahon's takeover of GCW. Hear how Ole fought to rebuild his new Georgia promotion from the ashes. With the WWF making aggressive moves into southern strongholds, Ole didn’t just push back, he tried to reclaim what …

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Stoop 62: Moolah Allegations, the Irwins, Tim Horner, Slinker, More 1:30:22

26d ago1:30:22

1:30:22

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks The Fabulous Moolah and the many allegations & stories of her pimping, sex trafficking, and requesting sexual favors from students. We also talk smart fans trying to dictate the matches, and how to veterans handled it versus the younger talent. Plus, we talk Georgia talent defecting to the WWF in 1984, …

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The Consequences of Sin (Living with God) 11:09

26d ago11:09

11:09

By Mal Garvin

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The Problem of Evil (Living with God) 17:30

1M ago17:30

17:30

By Mal Garvin

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Stoop 61: Arn Anderson, Dutch Mantel, Ted Dibiase, Mr. Wrestling, & More! 1:32:51

1M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the art of a wrestling promo, what makes a good referee, and how to put together a match that entertains the fans. Plus, we talk more stories from the Georgia territory and beyond, featuring Ted Dibiase, Skip Young, Arn Anderson, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Wrestling (Tim Woods), Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker),…

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The Nature of Human Existence (Living with God) 15:18

1M ago15:18

15:18

By Mal Garvin

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Stoop 60: Ray Stevens, Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude, Terry Taylor, Killer Brooks, More! 1:35:28

2M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

The Wrestling Stoop is back talking more talent passing through the Georgia territory through the early 1980s. Bob shares a fun story of Assassin (Jody Hamilton), Ray Stevens, and a gun! Plus, we talk the art of getting over a squash match, bringing ICW talent like Ron Garvin & Pez Whatley over to Georgia, as well as the likes of Larry Zbyszko, Ric…

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Glory of God (Living with God) 16:34

2M ago16:34

16:34

By Mal Garvin

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Pastor Gary Garcia: Youth Director (SoCal Assemblies of God) & Lead Pastor (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

What is up!? I am a Pastor and I love Pastries and That is why we created Pastor and Pastries. Also because we love people and want to get to know some people better. We are talking with Pastors from all sorts of backgrounds and theology to find out why they do what they do. And to show they are just people too. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Pleas…

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Stoop 59: Georgia Stories w/Atlas, Orndorff, Sawyers, Armstrongs, Koloff, More! 1:35:24

2M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

New edition of the Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop talks his memories of some of the talent he worked with during his run in Georgia Championship Wrestling, circa 1983. We talk the infamous fight between Paul Orndorff & Tony Atlas, that saw Paul bite off a chunk of Tony's ear off! Hear what happened after the skirmish, both with Tony's ear AND him leav…

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Incommunicable Attributes (Living with God) 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

By Mal Garvin

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Faith and its Basis (Living with God) 13:32

2M ago13:32

13:32

By Mal Garvin

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Stoop 58: Vince Takes Over TBS, Ole Sells Stock, The Blood Oath! 1:33:16

2M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

The Wrestling Stoop returns this week as Bob Roop talks the Vince McMahon buyout of Georgia Championship Wrestling, the wrath of Jim Barnett, Ole Anderson's response, the Brisco "Blood Oath", the end of an era at WTBS, Black Saturday, & more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes the $5…

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Introduction to Living with God (Living with God) 5:05

2M ago5:05

5:05

By Mal Garvin

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The Open Crowd (Living with Others) 19:15

3M ago19:15

19:15

Cassette dust cover notes are hereBy Mal Garvin

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Stoop 57: Jim Barnett "Demoted", Vince McMahon Begins Taking Over! 1:32:57

3M ago1:32:57

1:32:57

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop & Ray Russell discuss more behind the scenes stories from Georgia Championship Wrestling from the early 1980s, including the many issues between Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett. We talk Ole Anderson's accusations of Jim Barnett stealing money from the Georgia territory, Ole removing Barnett of his financial "dut…

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Authority, Membership and Leadership (Living with Others) 12:24

3M ago12:24

12:24

Cassette dust cover notes are hereBy Mal Garvin

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Stoop 56: The Georgia Expansion, Jim Barnett Money Issues, State Athletic Commissions 1:42:20

3M ago1:42:20

1:42:20

The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop discusses the business practices of Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We go deep behind the scenes as first, we discuss Ole's expansion into Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia.. How it all came about, dealing with the Sheik & Vince McMahon Sr., the power of cable TV, making syndic…

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Towards a Healthy Group Life (Living with Others) 12:00

3M ago12:00

12:00

Cassette dust cover notes are hereBy Mal Garvin

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The Process of Redemption (Living with Others) 12:47

3M ago12:47

12:47

Cassette dust cover notes are hereBy Mal Garvin

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Stoop 55: Paul Orndorff, Road Warriors, Secret Handshakes, & More! 1:44:30

3M ago1:44:30

1:44:30

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to talk the early 1980s in Georgia and other random memories from throughout his career. We discuss the firing of Paul Orndorff in GCW, The Road Warriors having road-rage and leaving for the AWA, the "wrestler's handshake", the Matt Borne/Brian Blair fight, Ole Anderson's no nonsense business demean…

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Giving Feedback in Relationship (Living with Others) 15:39

3M ago15:39

15:39

Cassette dust cover notes are hereBy Mal Garvin

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Stoop 54: Bret Hart, Piper, Sheik, Schultz, Payoffs, Drugs, More! 1:35:17

4M ago1:35:17

1:35:17

The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to discuss his time working for Ole Anderson in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We talk stories involving The Iron Sheik, "Dr. D" David Schultz, a young Bret Hart, Tommy Rich, Roddy Piper being fired, Ole's rule for no-shows, drug use in the territory, payoffs on the Georgia loop & for TV, and so mu…

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The Process of Growth (Living with Others) 12:52

4M ago12:52

12:52

Cassette dust cover notes are hereBy Mal Garvin

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Stoop 53: Arriving in Georgia, Ole Anderson, Buzz Sawyer, Stretching Marks, More! 1:44:11

4M ago1:44:11

1:44:11

It's the latest Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop as we begin to discuss Bob's lengthy run working for Ole Anderson and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We talk leaving Mid-South and heading to Georgia, the passing of Bob's father during that time period, Bob's real feelings behind stretching marks and the "incident" from Florida that wa…

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Self and Relationship (Living with Others) 12:56

4M ago12:56

12:56

Cassette dust cover notes are hereBy Mal Garvin

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Content and Process (Living with Others) 16:27

4M ago16:27

16:27

The notes for this session and the rest of the sessions from LIVING WITH OTHERS is Here.By Mal Garvin

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Stoop 52: ASK BOB #3 (Matt Borne Fired, Jose Lothario, Road Warrior Allergies, More!) 1:30:59

4M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

It's the final episode of a trilogy of "ASK BOB ANYTHING" Q&As to kick off the new year! This week Bob continues to answer your questions and hear stories about the promiscuous Jose Lothario, Matt Borne's issues in Georgia, what are the Road Warriors allergic to(?!), Tito Santana, Tim Horner, The Destroyer, Ole Anderson, Gordon Solie, Bob's biggest…

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Stoop 51: MORE ASK BOB Q&A (Part 2 - Lawler, Orndorff, Sammartino, Guerreros, More) 1:42:38

5M ago1:42:38

1:42:38

The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with ASK BOB ROOP ANYTHING... PART 2!!! Just some of the topics this week include stories involving Paul Orndorff, David Sammartino, Jerry Lawler, Sam Bass, Dick the Bruiser, the Guerreros, Grizzly Smith, the art of the working punch, the San Francisco loop, ICW spot shows, a potential booking job for Bob in Mi…

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Stoop 50: ASK BOB Q&A 2025 (Part 1 - Lex Luger, JYD, Sheik, More) 1:46:23

5M ago1:46:23

1:46:23

It's our milestone 50th edition of the Wrestling Stoop, kicking off 2025 with a 2-Part Q&A of "Ask Bob Anything"! Just some of the topics discussed this week include Bob Roop's time as a WCW Agent, the backstage fight between Lex Luger & Junkyard Dog in 1990, Original Sheik stories, losing days of memory from a concussion, being stabbed in the ring…

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Episode 49: Leaving ICW, "PLAN B" VIDEO, Rip Did WHAT? 1:42:13

6M ago1:42:13

1:42:13

Happy Holidays wishes to all from The Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop tells more ICW stories, including how thrifty the Miser was when living on the road, and Rip Rogers masturbating in a car.. in front of Angelo Poffo! From there, hear how William Harding got PAID by Angelo Poffo after escaping the infamous "Sugar Hold Challenge". Then, we talk how bo…

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Episode 48: Lawsuit - Fuller vs. Garvin & Sugar Hold Challenge Debacle! 1:42:34

6M ago1:42:34

1:42:34

This week on the Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we take a deep dive look into the lawsuit of one Ron Fuller (Welch) vs. Ron Garvin in the Knoxville territory. Fuller suing Garvin for the reimbursement of a $12,000 loan for a Bayliner boat (that's $52,00 0 in today's money!), and the return of Fuller's Southeastern Heavyweight Title belt! Listen to exc…

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Episode 47: Izzy Calls Out Poffo, Chicken Challenge, "The Sting", & More! 1:28:11

6M ago1:28:11

1:28:11

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this Thanksgiving season with more stories from the All-Star & ICW Poffo days! We talk more "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Izzy Slapawitz cussing out Angelo Poffo for his.. thriftiness, the infamous "Chicken Challenge" and what it was designed to do, Bob working the Poffos with an "injury" that turned into great TV…

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Episode 46: All-Star Wrestling & Meeting Macho Man! 1:41:59

6M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the All-Star Wrestling promotion in Knoxville. Bob shares thoughts and stories of his time working around Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Lanny & Angelo Poffo, Pez Whatley, George Weingeroff, Yasu Fuji, Roger Smith, Joe Malenko, & much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bil…

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Episode 45: KNOXVILLE 79 - GOODBYE Southeastern, HELLO All-Star! 1:30:24

7M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the "Knoxville Five" and their FINAL night in the Southeastern territory, the following week's card featuring Roop & company sitting in the crowd (find out the REAL reason why), and the first week of the brand new All-Star Wrestling promotion running opposition to the NWA. All the while…

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Episode 44: KNOXVILLE - MAY 1979 (Responding to Accusations) 1:35:30

7M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we continue to tell the story of Knoxville 1979, and the defection from Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory. This week, we look at the final full month of time that Roop, Garvin, Orton, Malenko, and the rest competed for Southeastern in May of 1979. We look at the card results and for the first ti…

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Episode 43: More Knoxville 79 Discussion 1:49:04

7M ago1:49:04

1:49:04

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode #43, as Bob continues to discuss the plans to run against Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory in 1979 Knoxville. We talk the early discussions, trying to form a union, Dick Slater blowing the whistle, the ideas behind the booking from this period, Thunderbolt Patterson arriving …

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Episode 42: The Knoxville Issues Begin (Dissecting Truths from Lore) 1:57:20

8M ago1:57:20

1:57:20

The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with a 2-HOUR Episode, as Bob Roop begins to share his in-depth memories on the entire "KNOXVILLE SITUATION" of 1979. We begin to dissect the truths from the lore, how the issues really started, whose idea it was to run opposition vs. Ron Fuller. Plus, we talk talent like Dean Ho, Crusher Blackwell, & more! Ple…

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Episode 41: Becoming Booker In Knoxville (A Look At Success & Tribulation) 1:22:09

8M ago1:22:09

1:22:09

For anyone that has been waiting for Bob to open up about the struggles in the Southeastern territory that led to the "Knoxville 5" running opposition, the first round starts right here! It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop continues to discuss the Knoxville territory. This week Bob shares some fun stories involving Ron & Don Wright, then goes in…

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Episode 40: Knoxville 78 (Thesz, Hickerson, Condrey, Gibson, Fullers, More!) 1:37:43

9M ago1:37:43

1:37:43

It's a new Wrestling Stoop talking Knoxville 1978! Bob talks leaving San Francisco, a brief stop off in Florida, and then his arrival to the Knoxville territory! Some of the topics include... Ron Garvin's hilarious pick-up line, working Lou Thesz, Phil Hickerson & Dennis Condrey, Sylvester Ritter (the future JYD), Tony Charles, Ricky Gibson, Ron Sl…

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Episode 39: Talking Muraco, Steamboat, Steinborn, Bugsy, Ring Rats, & More! 1:36:45

9M ago1:36:45

1:36:45

This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks the end if his run in the Florida territory as he heads off to San Francisco in early 1977. Bob Roop reunites with Bob Orton Jr. to recapture the Florida Tag Titles and take out former NWA World Champion Jack Brisco. From there, we play the "Name Game" and discuss the likes of Don Muraco on the beach…

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Micah Fisher: Lead Worship Pastor (The Crossing Church) 1:01:22

9M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

What is up!? I am a Pastor and I love Pastries and That is why we created Pastor and Pastries. Also because we love people and want to get to know some people better. We are talking with Pastors from all sorts of backgrounds and theology to find out why they do what they do. And to show they are just people too. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Pleas…

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Robin Garvin: Children’s Ministries Director (SoCal Network Assemblies of God) 1:06:12

9M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

What is up!? I am a Pastor and I love Pastries and That is why we created Pastor and Pastries. Also because we love people and want to get to know some people better. We are talking with Pastors from all sorts of backgrounds and theology to find out why they do what they do. And to show they are just people too. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Pleas…

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Episode 38: ANATOMY OF A FEUD: KEIRN VS. ROOP! Plus, Sid Vicious, Wild Samoans 1:44:30

9M ago1:44:30

1:44:30

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop breaks down his entire white-hot feud vs. Steve Keirn in 1976... how they put it together, how it played out on TV, the background of Colonel Dick Keirn, the reaction from promoter Jim Barnett, booker "Assassin" Jody Hamilton's advice, fans making threats and using guns, and how the matches played out at t…

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Episode 37: Injuries, Ortons, The Gladiator, & More! (CWF 1976) 1:38:09

10M ago1:38:09

1:38:09

This week The Wrestling Stoop goes in depth as we tackle the first 6 months of 1976 in the Florida territory! A 6-month story arch with many twists & turns! We tackle the formation of "The Bobs", as a deadly triad begins. Bob Roop begins teaming with Bob Orton, Jr... and the duo quickly make a huge impression after they piledrive Mike Graham on the…

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Episode 36: Kevin Sullivan Memories, Gordon Solie's Gripe, Pak Song Rib, & More! 1:36:40

10M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop shares memories and stories of his time working with the legendary Kevin Sullivan. Plus, Bob shares the memory of a time he was asked by Eddie Graham to "persuade" outlaw promoter Ron Hill to shut down his Florida promotion. Bob admits to being a "shooter", but what happens when a wrestling shooter meets a…

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Pastor Boise Holmes: Associate Pastor (Grand Central Collective) 56:36

10M ago56:36

56:36

What is up!? I am a Pastor and I love Pastries and That is why we created Pastor and Pastries. Also because we love people and want to get to know some people better. We are talking with Pastors from all sorts of backgrounds and theology to find out why they do what they do. And to show they are just people too. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Pleas…

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