Best Evan Stern Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep27: NWA World Champion STING from August 1990 46:59

4d ago46:59

46:59

Welcome to Episode 27 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the original uncut broadcast of show number 72 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired August 19th, 1990 on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon New York. On this episode we welcome …

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Vince McMahon Press Conference on Steroid Scandals from July 1991 1:54:10

15d ago1:54:10

1:54:10

Welcome to Episode 26 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the July 21st, 1991 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM in West Babylon New York. On this episode we cover the Press Conference held on July 1…

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25: Steroid Scandal in WWF with Bruno Sammartino and Superstar Billy Graham 1:46:07

1M ago1:46:07

1:46:07

Welcome to Episode 25 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the July 14th, 1991 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM in West Babylon New York. On this episode we cover the steroid scandal that was beginn…

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Robo Cop in WCW? Fans revolt! El Gigante adds to the anger by the fans! 1:01:57

3M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Welcome to Episode 24 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the May 20th, 1990 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1440 WNYG-AM in Babylon New York. On this episode we go over the debut of ROBO COP in WCW to he…

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The origin of AAA coming to the USA in 1993 57:07

4M ago57:07

57:07

Welcome to Episode 234of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the May 8th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. On this episode we are joined by Cactus Jack calling in from …

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S1 Ep23: Cactus Jack, Nikolai Volkoff and Howard Stern's Fred the Elephant Boy from 1993 57:09

5M ago57:09

57:09

Welcome to Episode 23 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the March 27th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. Another entertaining show with Cactus Jack who interacts w…

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S1 Ep22: Konnan, Terry Funk, Honky Tonk Man 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Welcome to Episode 22 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the March 6th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. Mexican Sensation KONNAN makes his Pro Wrestling Spotlight …

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S1 Ep21: Ultimate Warrior's first shoot interview! Plus Flair, Hogan and more! 56:04

6M ago56:04

56:04

Welcome to Episode 21 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the February 27th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. We bring on this show a live interview with THE ULTIMAT…

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S1 Ep20: Kerry Von Erich commits suicide. Paul Heyman, Cactus Jack, Dave Meltzer 58:13

6M ago58:13

58:13

Welcome to Episode 20 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the February 20th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. This episode marked the return of Pro Wrestling Spotlig…

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S1 Ep19: Vince Russo! Jim Cornette! Dave Meltzer! From February 1992 59:47

6M ago59:47

59:47

Episode 19 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND featuring uncut orginal episodes of the historic talk show with Wrestling Historian John Arezzi. On this episode is the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on February 9th, 1992 on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. This episode features something that would NEVER happen…

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S1 Ep18: Eric Bischoff from 1993 after taking over WCW 56:53

7M ago56:53

56:53

Episode 18 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND featuring uncut orginal episodes of the historic talk show with Wrestling Historian John Arezzi. On this episode is the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling This Week (Pro Wrestling Spotlight) which originally aired on February 6th, 1993 on 1440 WNYG AM in Babylon NY This episode features the very first a…

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S1 Ep17: Pro Wrestling This Week - Original Episode from January 30th, 1993 1:01:50

7M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Welcome to Episode 17 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind. This episode rewinds back to the radio show I hosted on January 30th, 1993 when news broke of the death of Andre The Giant. We break the news with Andre's friend and caretaker of his farm - Frenchy Bernard who we bring on the air to confirm Andre's passing. Wrestling Reporter Don Laible joins…

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S1 Ep16: Pro Wrestling Spotlight Original Broadcast From December 29th 1991 1:43:31

8M ago1:43:31

1:43:31

Welcome to Episode 16 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind. As we close out 2024 - we go way back into the archives and share the original episode of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon on December 29th, 1991! Show 140 turns out to be the last on WGBB until 1994! The show has a cliff hanger ending, with t…

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S1 Ep15: Episode 15 - Christmas 1990 Spectacular 1:51:08

8M ago1:51:08

1:51:08

Welcome to episode 15 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show 89 which aired on 1240 AM, WBAB AM/WGBB AM in Babylon, NY on December 23rd, 1990. This Christmas episode features …

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S1 Ep14: Terry Funks debut on Pro Wrestling Spotlight from July 1989 - and Paul Heyman and Missy Hyatt and special guest Sonny Blaze 2:06:04

9M ago2:06:04

2:06:04

Welcome to episode 14 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #14 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on July 9th, 1989. We welcome Broadway Sonny Blaze as special gue…

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Postcard from Springfield, IL - The Cycles of Shea’s 25:08

9M ago25:08

25:08

Despite its legend and history, like all roads, Route 66 is transitory and in a constant state of evolution. The small businesses that form its backbone face continuously steep odds and iconic sites aren't immune from decay or closure. This was deeply felt in 2015 when Shea's, a beloved gas station turned museum on the north end of Springfield, was…

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Postcard from Springfield, IL - Decades at The Cozy Dog Drive-In 24:35

9M ago24:35

24:35

Officially opened in 1949, Springfield's Cozy Dog Drive-In claims to be the home of the first batter-fried hot dog on a stick, and having born witness to over seventy years of transitions, ranks amongst Route 66's most beloved institutions. Now in its third-generation of family ownership, we'll learn of its history from past and present proprietors…

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S1 Ep13: Episode 13 - Reviewing July 2nd, 1989 1:31:33

9M ago1:31:33

1:31:33

Welcome to episode 13 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #13 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on July 2nd, 1989. The review of this show brought a lot of compa…

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S1 Ep12: Episode 12 - Ring Boys Lawsuit filed! Plus review of June 25th, 1989 NWA 2:11:44

10M ago2:11:44

2:11:44

Welcome to episode 12 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #12 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on June 25th, 1989. Marsh and I review the show that featured man…

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S1 Ep11: Episode 11 - Paul E. Dangerously 1:53:16

10M ago1:53:16

1:53:16

Welcome to episode 11 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #10 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on June 11th, 1989. Marsh and I review the show that featured Pau…

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S1: Episode 11 - Vince McMahon Press Conference Coverage from 1991 Addressing Steroid Controversy 1:51:17

11M ago1:51:17

1:51:17

Here is a historic original broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on July 21st, 1991 on 1240 AM - WGBB. On this explosive show, I cover the Vince McMahon press conference held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on July 16th, 1991 to discuss his steroid use and plans to implement a steroid testing policy for the WWF. It's the event …

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S1 Ep10: Episode 10 - Cactus Jack Manson's FIRST appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight 1:36:24

11M ago1:36:24

1:36:24

A historic episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from 1989. Mick Foley makes his very first appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight as Cactus Jack Manson! Broadway Sonny Blaze introduced Mick to me 35 years ago, and this marks the first of his dozens of appearances on the show! Don Laible does the news capsule, lots of callers, commercials and much …

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S1 Ep9: Episode 9 - Cactus Jack from September 12, 1992 26:50

11M ago26:50

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We go far back into the archives to bring you the original 1050 WEVD AM in New York City Broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 12th, 1992. Special guest is Cactus Jack. We discuss the end of The Wrestling Insiders, announce a new agreement with Long Island radio station (and original home of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight 1440 AM WNY…

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S1 Ep8: Episode 8 - Weekend of Champions 1991 1:29:19

12M ago1:29:19

1:29:19

A special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind! We go far back into the archives to bring you the official live radio remote broadcast from the historic 1991 WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS Convention! You'll hear Donny Laible, Bruce Jacobs and John Arezzi bring on a star studded lineup of legends and stars about the largest fan gathering of its time LIV…

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S1 Ep7: Episode 7 - Reviewing May 14th, 1989 2:10:07

12M ago2:10:07

2:10:07

Welcome to episode 7 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #5 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on May 14th, 1989. We review the radio show from 35 years ago that …

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S1 Ep6: Episode 6 - Remembering Kevin Sullivan 1:19:10

1y ago1:19:10

1:19:10

On this special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight rewind we pay tribute to our friend Kevin Sullivan who passed away the morning of August 9th. Don Laible and I remember our friend of 50 years with memories of the Taskmaster, the man who was so influential on both of our careers in wrestling. Marsh plays clips from my history with Kevin, including…

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S1 Ep5: Episode 5 - Lou Albano, The Iron Sheik, Mike Rotundo, The Power Twins 1:49:24

1y ago1:49:24

1:49:24

Welcome to the patreon early video release of episode 5 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #5 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on May 7th, 1989. The Power Twin…

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S1 Ep4: Episode 4 - Gary Michael Cappetta and Broadway Sonny Blaze 2:07:07

1y ago2:07:07

2:07:07

Welcome to episode 4 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #4 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 30th, 1989. The 4th show on WNYG in 1989 features the very…

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S1 Ep3: Episode 3 - Paul (Heyman) E. Dangerously's first appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight! 1:39:58

1y ago1:39:58

1:39:58

Welcome to episode 3 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #3 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 23rd, 1989. The 3rd show on WNYG in 1989 featured part two…

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S1 Ep1: Episode 2 - Bruno Sammartino - The Power Twins, Michael PS Hayes 1:49:51

1y ago1:49:51

1:49:51

Welcome to episode 2 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #2 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 16th, 1989. April 16th 1989 featured part one of the first…

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S1 Ep1: Episode 1 - April 9th, 1989 Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat - WrestleMania 1:59:53

1y ago1:59:53

1:59:53

Welcome to episode 1 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review the debut show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and I bring on the first engineer of PWS, Rob Leonard to s…

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S3 Ep110: Episode 110 - BEST OF PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT March 1990 - 1991 1:40:01

1+ y ago1:40:01

1:40:01

On this Best of Pro Wrestling Spotlight - Marsh and I review three classic shows from March. The first two aired on 1440 WNYG in West Babylon, NY from March 4th and March 18th, 1990 (shows 48 and 50) and the third from March 3, 1991 (show 99), which originally aired on 1240 AM - WGBB in West Babylon, NY. On these shows, guests include the first app…

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S3 Ep109: Episode 109 - BEST OF Pro Wrestling Spotlight February 1991 2:03:38

1+ y ago2:03:38

2:03:38

On this Best of Pro Wrestling Spotlight - Marsh and I review two classic shows from February 1991, which originally aired on 1240 AM - WGBB in West Babylon, NY. On this episode we focus on some of the legendary callers of that era, including "George from Lindenhurst", "Drew Rhodes", "Joey from North Babylon" and also Dr. Mike Lano joins the frey! P…

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S3 Ep108: Episode 108 - FINAL Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio Show reviewed! Cactus Jack 2:20:29

1+ y ago2:20:29

2:20:29

Here is episode 108 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast - covering what was the final show of its almost 5 year run. The show was broadcast on 1240 WGBB AM, in West Babylon NY. It was show 263 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight series which aired on January 22, 1995 Marsh and I review this "finale" which featured (fittingly so) Cactus Jack, as our l…

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Episode 107 - from 1994 - Eddie Guerrero plus guests Evan Ginzburg and Mike Memphis - Paul E. Dangerously 2:33:43

1+ y ago2:33:43

2:33:43

Here is episode 107 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcasts of show 262, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on January 8th, 1995. Marsh and I bring on 2 guests for the podcast on this episode, which is probably the most explosive show we've done since beginning it 107 episodes ago. I comment …

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Episode 106 - December 1994 TOMMY DREAMER & MIKEY WHIPWRECK 1:56:53

1+ y ago1:56:53

1:56:53

Here is episode 106 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcasts of shows 260 and 261 which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on December 11th and 18th 1994. Two shows are reviewed by John and Marsh, as show 261 was only 25 minutes in length so we added that show to discuss on this podcast. John was do…

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S3 Ep105: Episode 105 - Missy Hyatt Unfiltered and Cactus Jack's Holiday Poem 1:41:59

1+ y ago1:41:59

1:41:59

Here is episode 105 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #259, which originally aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on December 4th, 1993. Marsh and I are joined by Patreon Executive Producer Joe Holloway and we review the show from 29 years ago. Missy Hyatt was our special guest back then, she takes…

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S3 Ep104: Episode 104 ECW's PUBLIC ENEMY from November 1994 plus coverage of Art Barr's death 1:42:07

1+ y ago1:42:07

1:42:07

Here is episode 104 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of of show #258, which originally aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on November 27th, 1993. Marsh and I review the hilarious first and only appearance of ECW's Public Enemy! We begin the show with the tragic news of the passing of Love Machine Art Ba…

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S3 Ep103: Episode 103 ECW's Public Enemy and the death of Art Barr 1:38:22

1+ y ago1:38:22

1:38:22

Here is episode 103 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing show 257 of the original broadcast from November 20th, 1994. Marsh and I return from our Holiday break to begin the final 7 episodes of the original PWS run! We discuss the movie The Iron Claw, The Rock's return to WWE and the recent goings on with AEW before going back…

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S3 Ep102: Tammy Fytch and Chris Candido from 1994 plus Dave Meltzer and Ron Skoler 2:48:28

1+ y ago2:48:28

2:48:28

Here is episode 102 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. On this episode Marsh and I review show #256 from November 13th, 1994. This is the last episode before the holiday break, and we make it a long one with lots of clips, discussion, and fun! We feature clips of Ron Skoler, who calls in to discuss the AAA/IWC/WCW When Worlds Collide…

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S3 Ep101: Paul Heyman and Cactus Jack discuss the SABU Neck injury vs Chris Benoit 2:09:24

1+ y ago2:09:24

2:09:24

Here is episode 101 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcast from November 6th, 1994, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon New York. Marsh and I bring on Patreon Executive Producer Anthony Pires to review the show. We discuss and review clips that include the focus on Sabu's neck injury which happene…

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:05:00

1+ y ago2:05:00

2:05:00

Join the TV Tantrum of Jamie, Karen and AJ as they tackle another night of TV Tonight... Dr. Who, Surreal Estate, Quantum Leap, A Murder at the End of the World, Monarch: Legacy of Monsers, and whatever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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S3 Ep100: Paul Heyman Returns! Too Cold Scorpio talks ECW! CM PUNK Back in WWE! 1:54:09

1+ y ago1:54:09

1:54:09

Here is episode 100 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the original broadcast of show #254 of the radio show, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 30th, 1994. Marsh and I cover this episode, and we give some updates on some recent happennings as well in the crazy world of Pro Wrestling, including the re…

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 1:43:00

1+ y ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Join the Exciting Enthusiasts Jamie, Karen and AJ as they dig into another night of TV Tonight... Dr. Who, Surreal Estate, A murder at the End of the World, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and whatever else tickles our fancyBy NDB Media

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:08:00

1+ y ago2:08:00

2:08:00

Join the Dastardly Dialect of Jamie,Karen and AJ as they digest another night of TV Tonight on FA... Surreal Estate, A Murder at the End of the World, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and whaever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 1:34:00

1+ y ago1:34:00

1:34:00

Join the Chatty Critics Jamie, Karen and AJ as they digi into another night of TV Tonight... Fear the Walking Dead, Surreal Estate, Quantum Leap, A Murder at the End of the WorldBy NDB Media

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TRAVEL ITCH RADIO 30:00

2y ago30:00

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For the past 30 years, St. Augustine has marked the Saturday before Thanksgiving with Light Up! Night. During the annual Nights of Lights, millions of twinkling white lights come to life and illuminate the historic architecture of the nation’s oldest city. The festival, which encompasses more than 20 blocks of the historic district, has roots in th…

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S3 Ep99: Bruno Sammartino and Dave Meltzer 2:07:28

2y ago2:07:28

2:07:28

Here is episode 99 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #253, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 23rd, 1994. On this show Marsh and I review the final appearance ever by Bruno Sammartino on PWS. Bruno was always a revered special guest on the show and on this episode we div…

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Fandom Access: Week in Review 2:13:00

2y ago2:13:00

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Join the Dastardly Dialect of Jamie, Karen and AJ as they tackle another night of TV Tonight... Fear the Walking Dead, Surreal Estate, Loki, Quantum Leap, American Horror Stories and whatever else sounds goodBy NDB Media

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