Best The Third Faction Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Dune: Awakening review by Foo! WoW patch day! 1:37:20

18h ago1:37:20

1:37:20

RP, Listra and Foomanchu talk new games. The good, the bad and the ugly. Will Listra buy yet another game? WoW patch! Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life…

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Too Frequent Factions & The New TV Wars! 52:36

19h ago52:36

52:36

The Four Horsemen. The NWO. The Bloodline. The Dangerous Alliance. During the past few decades, the “faction” has become a key word in the presentation of pro wrestling – every promotion seems to have a group of key wrestlers that joins up to wreak havoc. Today, it seems like factions are everywhere – several in every organization – but has the con…

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Let's call this one. 8 you're fine, 9 you're mine. 57:43

8d ago57:43

57:43

RP and Listra give road safety tips, distillery pointers and plan an outer space trip. Oh aren't we supposed to talk games? Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGame…

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A WWF Original - With Magazine Editor Ed Helinski! 1:21:36

8d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

It's the first meeting ever of two wrestling magazine veterans - the origninal magazine editor for the World Wrestling Federation, Ed Helenski and former PWI managing editor Bob Smith - on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Helinski talks about his experiences with the World Wrestling Federation's first magazine as well as the…

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Mythics, Old Fashions and whatever the heck that was. 58:45

15d ago58:45

58:45

RP and Listra pick on Bricco, cover the revisit of N'zoth. Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server https://discord.gg/jN…

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Great New Stuff & Greater Old Memories - With Rick Del Santo! 1:32:47

15d ago1:32:47

1:32:47

It’s a wide-ranging new episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as one of the busiest people in the east coast indie scene in the U.S. – veteran wrestling maven and podcaster Rick Del Santo – returns to the show. From then versus now to hopeful stories about the independent scene to a wealth of fond memories, Del Santo and host Bob Smith (fo…

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WoW Horrific Visions addons and booze of course! 1:14:18

22d ago1:14:18

1:14:18

RP and Listra share some booze game info and poke some fun at Bricco because why not? Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord S…

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A Pat On The Back For A Great Book - With Barry Horowitz! 1:42:45

22d ago1:42:45

1:42:45

It’s a refreshing blast from the past as host Bob Smith (known for his years at Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a true wrestling legend, Barry Horowitz, to the popular The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Known by some as “enhancement talent,” the talented Horowitz parlayed superb wrestling skills, unique c…

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Just relax and lean into it. So many games! 59:30

29d ago59:30

59:30

Bricco, RP and Listra are joined by Kyla! Games, games and more. Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server https://discord…

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Conventional Thinking - With Steve Gennarelli & Howard Baum! 1:37:38

29d ago1:37:38

1:37:38

On the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling hour hosted by former PWI managing editor Bob Smith, the longtime scribe and (current one) co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) talk about their experieces with wrestling conventions - something fans have grown to enjoy in recent years. After Bob and Joe share their memories, we experience much mor…

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We missed the on ramp! Retail WoW, Classic and More 1:06:41

1M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Bricco, RP and Listra on a roll. Who's going to play Pandaria? Wanna guess? Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server http…

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The Life & Times Of Eddie Gilbert - With Gene Jackson! 1:54:34

1M ago1:54:34

1:54:34

He was “Hot Stuff” in every way – it was a life like no other where the legendary Eddie Gilbert was concerned. From booking several territories to competing around the globe, Gilbert’s heralded career is the stuff of legend. Join hosts Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) as they welcome fellow podc…

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Bricco Listra WoW 101 & Is that the Pope? 56:10

1M ago56:10

56:10

Bricco and Listra! It's old home episode 101. We're covering a lot of ground so try and keep up. I smell smoke. Is that the Pope? Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/…

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Bob Almost Quits (No, Really!) - With Joe Puccio! 1:11:11

1M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

So what makes a veteran wrestling writer and podcaster like Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) want to shut off his TV, hurl his headphones out the window, and want to stop covering wrestling for good? Apparently, these thoughts were running through Smith’s mind after this year’s WrestleMania – so join Smith and co-host Jo…

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The Top 50 Tag Teams Of The 1980s - with John McAdam & Steve Gennarelli! 2:11:39

2M ago2:11:39

2:11:39

Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) welcome back John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast - and we all know what that means! It's time for the third annual "list" show, and this time Bob, Steve, and John rank the top 50 tag teams of the 19…

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Bricco is back! Celebrating Episode 100!! WoW! 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server https://discord.gg/jNYr9mVNN7 You can email the show on thethirdfactionshow@gmai…

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Only The Best Wrestling Memories - With Anthony Pires! 1:45:16

2M ago1:45:16

1:45:16

This one is a little different: Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) has memories of his first live wrestling events - as does fellow broadcaster Anthony Pires. These veteran fans and insiders simply(and honestly) discuss their favorite moments about the mat sport both live and in television - and the result is the m…

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WoW Patch 11.1.5 Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time! 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

RP is more reserved but Listra is thinking fondly back to the good old days. Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server htt…

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Daniel Archambeault-May & Ultimate Classic Wrestling - Historic Mat TV! 1:31:09

2M ago1:31:09

1:31:09

Veteran pro wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a new guest to The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast in Daniel Archambeault-May, the curator and director of Mario Savoldi’s Ultimate Classic Wrestling app. It’s an amazing service that offers rare and classic s…

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WoW Down With The Sickness! 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

RP and Listra are back and Lovin' it At least there is one benefit to being sick. GAMES!! Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Disco…

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A History Of Black American Wrestling - With Ian Douglass! 1:45:09

2M ago1:45:09

1:45:09

Veteran pro wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome back one of the sport’s top authors in Ian Douglass, whose new book, Gentleman Jack and Rough Rufus: The Rise of Black American Wrestling, is currently on several best-seller lists. In addition, Smith and Pucc…

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The Wrestling Life Of The Amazing Evan Ginzburg! 1:32:17

3M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

It's old-home week on this edition of the nostalgic Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, as host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) sits down for the first time in years with the prolific Evan Ginzburg for a lively conversation on all things wrestling. Ginzburg - the multi-faceted talent behind such classic wrestling …

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Sick Man! WoW Mythics and more. 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server https://discord.gg/jNYr9mVNN7 You can email the show on thethirdfactionshow@gmai…

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Turns, Turns, Turns - With Liam Savage! 1:36:34

3M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

It’s the return of a favorite guest – and a unique voice – as the OWH brings back the always honest Liam Savage (late of Front Row Material) for a return appearance. Bob Smith and Joe Puccio begin with a look at optically censored wrestling matches, followed by Savage and Smith recalling some of the most memorable “turns” in history – both face to …

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Here it is. Heads up People! 3:22

3M ago3:22

3:22

Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server https://discord.gg/jNYr9mVNN7 You can email the show on thethirdfactionshow@gmai…

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The Acerbic Hour - With Howard Baum (Who Else?) 1:35:37

3M ago1:35:37

1:35:37

Howard Baum has been a major mover and shaker in pro wrestling for decades - he's been a photographer, a promoter, a podcaster, a writer, and much more. Niow - by popular demand, mind you - he returns to The Outdated Wrestling Hour for yet another conversation that, according to Baum himself, is "a bit dark" as he lays waste to today's wrestling, w…

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Always On The Scene: It's Jammie Ward! 1:33:24

3M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Ir's another free-form conversation as host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes back co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and special guest Jammie Ward, late of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network's The Othershop podcast. It's the first time that Smith and Ward had met, and their pair shares a lot of memories - with Ward gra…

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WoW Undermined or Underwhelmed? To Infinity and beyond? Nope! 41:56

4M ago41:56

41:56

RP and Listra talk about the new WoW zone Undermined, COWS, SpaceX and more. Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server htt…

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Great WrestleMania Moments - With Steve Gennarelli! 1:22:36

4M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Join host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) as they welcome the return of Steve Gennarelli (Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam) ... and why? It's the unofficial start of WrestleMania season, and together, this trio of wrestling veterans recall the matches and moments th…

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Don't Feed The Bear Listra! WoW Once Human & More 38:51

4M ago38:51

38:51

Wrapping up February and heading into new WoW content and Once Human Content Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server htt…

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Have A Cup Of Wrestling Joe With Bob, Joe ... & Joey Harris! 1:16:06

4M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

It's wrestling history, hijinks, and hot coffee as the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour - hosted by former PWI managing editor Bob Smith and co-hosted by Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) - welcomes Joey Harris of the unique (and succinct) wrestling podcast The Cup Of Joe Wrestling Show. Harris, a Virginia native, has the distinction of …

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3 New Games We Could Try PLUS He Blinded me WITH SCIENCE! 46:34

4M ago46:34

46:34

Talk of more horror games and Rocket science Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server https://discord.gg/jNYr9mVNN7 You c…

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The Amazing Matches Of Memphis - With Mayor McCall & Willie B! 1:23:31

4M ago1:23:31

1:23:31

It's the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith, the former PWI managing editor - who these days is joined by his new co-host, Joe Puccio (of Generation X-Wire) - as the show welcomes back Mayor McCall and his own co-host, Willy B, proprietors of the Wrasslin' Talk With Mayor McCall podcast. This special edition takes a look back…

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This is that thing we rarely do. 0:57

4M ago0:57

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Find us on https://twitter.com/3rdfactionshow https://twitter.com/MsListra https://bsky.app/profile/mslistra.bsky.social and Twitch.tv/Mslistra https://twitter.com/briccostud and Twitch.tv/Briccostud https://twitter.com/RPGamer4life and Twitch.tv/RPGovan Discord Server https://discord.gg/jNYr9mVNN7 You can email the show on thethirdfactionshow@gmai…

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