Best Spring Stampede Podcasts (2025)

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POZCAST - WCW Spring Stampede 2000 with Vince Russo 1:04:07

14d ago1:04:07

1:04:07

The 62nd POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WCW Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WCW Spring Stampede 2000 . On this show, we will break down the entire PPV show, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Goldberg, Sid, Eric Bischoff, DDP, R…

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WCW Spring Stampede 2000 1:47:00

18d ago1:47:00

1:47:00

In the final episode of the Intercontinental Title series, we take a look back at WCW Spring Stampede 2000- the night where the new 'dream team' combination of Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff properly got the new era of WCW underway with a show containing 14 matches, crowning all new Champions in the process after having vacated all the titles before…

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NLA: Prank calls, SDSU's new vibe, USD's "edge," McCarthy, Wolves lace Lakers, Seymour Weiner, Beavis & Butthead 1:14:39

4h ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Things certainly feel different in South Dakota State's football program — at least the personality of the head coach and staff and therefore the atmosphere of spring football. Happy Hour host John Gaskins and Sioux Falls Live SDSU reporter Matt Zimmer compare notes of their recent interviews with quarterback Chase Mason and offensive lineman Quint…

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TMPT Feature Show: Colin Delaney 1:05:38

21h ago1:05:38

1:05:38

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Colin Delaney. The former WWE and ECW Superstar joins the show today to talk about his entire career. John Poz and Colin talk all about his WWE run, his ECW run, as well as all the guys he wrestled and didn't wrestle as well. Colin tells an amazing backstage story about the Und…

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WED. FULL SHOW: Chase Mason & Quinten Christensen on SDSU's new team, same old standards 1:04:22

1d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Meet The Conquistadors of the South Dakota State football program, and how they conquistadored. When head coach Jimmy Rogers, his entire staff, and over a dozen players left South Dakota State for Washington State in late December, two SDSU players who refused to become "Washington State Jackrabbits" turned into recruiting generals to salvage the r…

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SDSU QB Chase Mason & OL Quinten Christensen on Jacks' new coaches, spring football 48:38

1d ago48:38

48:38

Meet The Conquistadors of the South Dakota State football program, and how they conquistadored. When head coach Jimmy Rogers, his entire staff, and over a dozen players left South Dakota State for Washington State in late December, two SDSU players who refused to become "Washington State Jackrabbits" turned into recruiting machines to salvage the r…

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Episode 432: Steel Cage Classics 1:50:38

1d ago1:50:38

1:50:38

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us into the WWE Vault for a number of steel cage classics from Madison Square Garden. They guys enjoy matches between John Cena and Seth Rollins, Rowdy Piper and Rick Rude, and the main event Hulk Hogan battling The Big Bossman. Tony shares his experience calling the main event and why thi…

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Vikings "JJ Day" presser (John's impressed), Packer Pal Bart Winkler (nat'l radio host), Augie acrobatics & tumbling coach Kaelyn Dillon 1:33:05

2d ago1:33:05

1:33:05

Tuesday was the day Minnesota Vikings fans may have very well fallen in love with J.J. McCarthy. Well, at least it was that day for Happy Hour host John Gaskins. Who knows how the now-undisputed starting quarterback will perform on the field. But Tuesday, he sure looked and sounded like "the man" in front of the microphone. To hell and back things …

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Packers Draft, Tucker Kraft, Aaron Rodgers & NFC North outlook with "Packer Pal" and national radio host Bart Winkler 34:03

2d ago34:03

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Instead of running into a buzzsaw in the playoffs over and over, wouldn't it be nice to just be the buzzsaw? That's how lifelong, die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and Milwaukee-based nationally-syndicated radio host Bart Winkler feels about the Green Bay Packers in 2025. How does he feel about Year 2 of South Dakota native Tucker Kraft ("George Kittl…

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Augie Acrobatics & Tumbling coach Kaelyn Dillon on reaching "Final Four" and hosting national championships 30:55

2d ago30:55

30:55

Take the dazzling dynamics of gymnastics and add the sizzle and sparkle of cheerleading. Toss in a raucous crowd full of charged-up students that includes college wrestlers, football players — some shirtless and doing their own tumbling and tossing acts — and Augustana had the Elmen Center rocking like it was hosting an NCAA basketball regional ove…

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TMPToW: "The Berzerker" John Nord 1:01:24

3d ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Today's Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with WWE Superstar, "The Berzerker" John Nord. The former WWF Superstar joins the show to talk about his pro wrestling journey. Host John Poz and John will talk about breaking into the wrestling business, WWF, Vince McMahon, The Berzerker, Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, AWA, WCW, WWE, …

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SLV | Episode 38 | Fluency, Campus Life, Airplanes, and What is a TiaoXiu? 35:18

3d ago35:18

35:18

In Episode 38 we review what it means to be "fluent" in a language, including two important distinctions between "real life fluency" and "test-taking" fluency. We take a look at the campus bookstore and what they have in store (literally!) A visit to the aviation museum in Changping district. And what is a TiaoXiu (调休) and why do you have to make u…

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ANT elevating to rarified air / Kurtiss Riggs on all things local football (NFL Draft, SDSU & USD spring/portal, Sanford Sports prep combine) 1:12:31

3d ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Aren't we lucky! Well, that is, those of us that actually watch the NBA Playoffs and the joy and electricity that Anthony Edwards is pumping out playoff game after playoff game. The Timberwolves' All-Star torched the Lakers for 43 points on Sunday, including 16 in a fourth quarter comeback in front of a rocking Target Center that put L.A. on the ro…

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Kurtiss Riggs (Sanford Sports Academy) on local football: Zabel's Draft, locals-to-NFL, CFB springs, portal, NIL "package" deals 51:58

3d ago51:58

51:58

Take a peek behind the curtain of how NIL deals are done and why most are irresistable for FCS players like those who left SDSU, USD, and NDSU the last few months. Conversely, catch a glimpse into the signs of light former University of Sioux Falls coach Kalen DeBoer is experiencing in his second offseason at Alabama — he lost zero his scholarship …

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The Hogan Era - Eddie Gilbert 30:28

4d ago30:28

30:28

The Hogan Era podcast episode 192 is all about Eddie Gilbert The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW. Follow us on Twitter an…

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Final Farewell 3:43

4d ago3:43

3:43

It's time for me to retire the podcast. Thank you everybody for all of your support!Where to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/…

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April Bills and Child Benefit 24:42

6d ago24:42

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The cost of just about everything we need to run a home will be more expensive for millions of households from Tuesday. Switching on the lights, turning on the heating, turning on the tap, calling your mum or your best friend, logging on to emails, will all cost more with rises usually well above the rate of inflation. We'll have tips on how to tac…

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POZCAST - WCW Thunder 4/26/00 with Vince Russo 1:03:59

6d ago1:03:59

1:03:59

The 63rd POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WCW Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WCW Thunder 4/26/2000 . On this show, we will break down the entire show, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss David Arquette, Eric Bischoff, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Goldberg, Si…

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Zabel salvages FCS stock, Vikings nailed pick, Midco's Jay Elsen (USD & FB portal close), KSTP-TV's Darren Wolfson (Vikings Draft and Wolves-Lakers) 1:35:08

6d ago1:35:08

1:35:08

A South Dakota kid may have just saved FCS football — including the Jackrabbits and Coyotes — just by staying at North Dakota State. Is that a stretch? Maybe. But as dire as things were looking with FBS squads pillaging FCS rosters in these last 10 days of the spring portal window (which closed Friday), the "little guys" certainly got a shot in the…

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Portal Closed! USD veteran reporter Jay Elsen (Midco) on the wild spring football losses & gains of Coyotes via transfers 36:53

6d ago36:53

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What the transfer portal take-ith'd, it gave-ith'd (at least something) back. After a whirlwind 10 days of college football players being allowed to make themselves available to change teams, and so many from the University of South Dakota taking advantage, the Coyotes made some late additions from the FBS and FCS to help fill the roster. South Dak…

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Vikings Draft & "viable" Super Bowl talk with Darren Wolfson (KSTP-TV, Minneapolis) 23:18

6d ago23:18

23:18

Sexy? No. But the Minnesota Vikings got as close to exactly what they needed most by selecting Ohio State left guard Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 overall pick on Thursday and not taking a potential offer to trade down for at least one more pick. And even with a "rookie" quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, they are a "viable" Super Bowl contender. Hear…

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Shaq/Kobe, Larry Bird, Durant & Dez Bryant stories from former NBA/NFL P.R. man and Sioux Falls native Tom Savage 1:09:14

7d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Shaquille O'Neal confided in him about Kobe Bryant. Phil Jackson swapped stories about growing up in the Dakotas with him. He interviewed for his Los Angeles Lakers job with the NBA's "logo" Jerry West, who brought Vin Scully to their table at a golf club — and he tried to turn down all that. He moved on to work with Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, t…

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Zabel to Vikings? Who should be QB2? / Tom Savage (SF sportswriter) with Shaq, Kobe, Magic, Phil Jackson and other stories from NBA and NFL P.R. career 1:29:23

7d ago1:29:23

1:29:23

Shaquille O'Neal confided in him about Kobe Bryant. Phil Jackson swapped stories about growing up in the Dakotas with him. He interviewed for his Los Angeles Lakers job with the NBA's "logo" Jerry West, who brought Vin Scully to their table at a golf club — and he tried to turn down all that. He moved on to work with Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, t…

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TMPT Feature Show: John Finegan 1:01:47

7d ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former ECW referee John Finegan. The former ECW referee is on to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and John talk breaking into pro wrestling, TWA, ECW, Paul Heyman, WWE, One Night Stand, Mike Awesome, Taz, Tommy Dreamer, RVD, Sandman, Vince McMah…

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WWE Wrestlemania 41- Night 1 2:23:45

8d ago2:23:45

2:23:45

Wrestlemania is here again! And following the Random Wrestling Review's epic WrestleMania season which came to it's roaring conclusion with last year's event, it felt only right that we covered this year's spectacular as well. For Night 1, WWE were offering a triple threat match between Seth Rollins, CM Punk and Roman Reigns, a World Heavyweight Ti…

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Wolves lollygag to an "L," Cousins linked to possible Vikings trade, SDSU player can't be bought / Nate Kaeding (hoops) and Jim Olander (Stampede) join 1:49:30

8d ago1:49:30

1:49:30

Charles Barkley has even weirder word than the ones host John Gaskins used — weebled and wobbled — about how the Minnesota Timberwolves blew a chance to go up 2-0 on the L.A. Lakers in their NBA Playoffs series. In fact, Chuck's word channels the second-best baseball movie of all-time, Bull Durham. (Major League, of course, is the best baseball mov…

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Jim Olander on Stampede's heartbreaking 2OT loss yet wildly successful season 23:39

8d ago23:39

23:39

What a comeback season! What an agonizing way for it to end. The Sioux Falls Stampede and their fans were ready to celebrate a Game 4 USHL playoff series win in Waterloo on Tuesday night, up by a goal with a minute to play in regulation before the Black Hawks gamble to leave the net open paid off to send the game into overtime. That turned into dou…

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Nate Kaeding (Sanford Sports Hoops) breaks down Wolves-Lakers, local talent, Hendo/Bryan Petersen 42:50

8d ago42:50

42:50

Why should Timberwolves fans have doubts about Minnesota being able to take down the LeBron and Luka's Lakers in this series, especially after what unfolded in Game 2? Why is Michael Jordan the GOAT over LeBron, and what of MJ do we see in Anthony Edwards? A lifelong Wolves fan who tutors the most talented young basketball players in South Dakota a…

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Money Box Live: Spring Statement 28:34

8d ago28:34

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As the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presents her Spring Statement, Money Box Live sifts through the details about what it all means for your personal finances. Changes to the welfare system have already been announced. It will be harder to claim a disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under plans which the government says will…

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Episode 431: Tony Goes To Atlantic City! WWF PrimeTime 03.27.89 1:41:59

9d ago1:41:59

1:41:59

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad for some WWF Primetime Wrestling! The guys take us back to March 27th 1989 for an episode of Primetime with a young Tony and Lord Alfred Hayes calling the action from Atlantic City! This episode is packed with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan hijinks, Brother Love makes an appearance and the main event…

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SLV | Episode 37 | Chinese Progress Check; Collecting Postage Stamps; and Building an AI tutor? 35:59

9d ago35:59

35:59

Episode 37 of the Language Vlog Podcast brings yet another language check in for the Mandarin Chinese language. This one was a bit rough and required a bit more editing than usual. Also begs the question: what is fluency? Is fluency the ability to speak at length without interruption or the ability to see, hear, and respond to anything in another l…

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NLA: NFL Draft (SD dudes?), Vikings-Rodgers (still hope?), Augie remodeling Elmen Center 43:11

9d ago43:11

43:11

Beyond Pierre lineman Grey Zabel, a North Dakota State Hall-of-Famer-to-be, it appears there may not be a South Dakotan (native, high school alumnus or local college player) drafted. But history tells us that doesn't mean there aren't several that could make an impact on NFL teams. It appears J.J. McCarthty will "hit the ground running" as Vikings …

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TMPToW: Certified Luke Kurtis 1:01:07

10d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Today's Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with OVW Superstar, Certified Luke Kurtis. The former OVW Superstar joins the show to talk about his pro wrestling journey. Host John Poz and Luke will talk about breaking into the wrestling business, AEW, OVW, Netflix, Wrestlers, Al Snow, his wife Leila Grey, NJPW, WWE, and so much…

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USD is fine / Wolves now favorites? / Vikings latest QB remarks 1:07:01

10d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Has something gone awfully wrong with the USD football program? That could be a knee-jerk conclusion after the Coyotes lost five All-Conference players since the spring transfer portal window opened last Wednesday. How much does it have to do with new head coach Travis Johansen, or offensive coordinator Josh Davis leaving for Fresno State? Nobody r…

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Sam Herder (HERO Sports) on FCS portal pillaging and where SDSU, USD and NDSU stand in '25 title hunt 30:41

10d ago30:41

30:41

While all three Dakotas schools that reached the FCS semifinals last season have taken some hits by players entering the transfer portal since it opened last Wednesday, South Dakota has suffered the most, with five All-Conference players leaving in that time. How and why? How the recent House settlement that creates a "clearinghouse" led to even mo…

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The Hogan Era - OG Orient Express 31:01

11d ago31:01

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The Hogan Era podcast episode 191 is all about OG Orient Express The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW. Follow us on Twitte…

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Stampede & NHL playoff preview with Trent Singer 27:52

12d ago27:52

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The Sioux Falls Stampede play their first home playoff games in six years this weekend. Sioux Falls Live puckhead reporter Trent Singer explains the how the Herd have regained their traction and trampled competition so far. Will Waterloo be their Waterloo? Plus, a glimpse into the Minnesota Wild's playoff showdown with Las Vegas and the Timberwolve…

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SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah on CFB NIL/portal hell & what's next 32:20

12d ago32:20

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Veteran SEC Network anchor Dari Nowkhah gives us a deep dive into the seedy world big boy college football has become with NIL and the transfer portal. Nowkhah explains the chaos around $2.5 million quarterback Nico Iamaleava leaving South Dakota native Josh Heupel's Tennessee for UCLA, and what college football's first "holdout" means going forwar…

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The 10 Count - WrestleMania Weeked 30:37

12d ago30:37

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The 10 Count w/John Poz & Richard Bronson Vickrey… Ten Topics Ten Conversations Covering the Hottest Headlines from the World of Professional Wrestling. On this episode… Everyone is catching heat and everyone is offended… It is WrestleMania weekend and we are hitting all the hot headlines. Roman goes MAGA, Triple H shoots on pods, Nick Khan talks W…

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Back Bills and Benefits 24:58

13d ago24:58

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We report from Parliament as the Minister for Energy Consumers and the regulator Ofgem face questions from MPs about the banned process of back-billing. That's when energy suppliers wrongly send new bills for energy use longer than 12 months ago. We'll get reaction from Labour MP Bill Esterson who is the Chair of the House of Commons Energy Securit…

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Wolves-Lakers! / SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah / Stampede playoff preview with Trent Singer 1:22:57

13d ago1:22:57

1:22:57

It's playoff time! — for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Minnesota Wild, and the Sioux Falls Stampede. What is not to be excited about? Hard to beat the bursting-with-stars Wolves-Lakers series and that chance for flyover country to steal LeBron and Luka's Hollywood spotlight. Anthony Edwards has seized others' playoff pizazz before. Can he do it a…

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Everybody Hurts in Portal! / USF coach Jim Glogowski joins 1:07:58

14d ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In the wake of the latest tranfer turmoil -- this one invol⁹ving Tennessee's $2.5 million quarterback -- and some big Day 1 window portal jumps at NDSU and USD, host John Gaskins channels the band R.E.M. Everybody hurts. Well, at least every FCS powerhouse football program in the Dakotas. Nobody is immune. But who really suffers from the "wild west…

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TMPT Feature Show: Bryan Clark! 1:04:00

15d ago1:04:00

1:04:00

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Adam Bomb aka Bryan Clark. The former WWF Superstar and former 2x WCW World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Bryan discuss The Meltdown Podcast, his time working for the WWF as Adam Bomb, working for WCW as Wrath and then …

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NLA: Hot topics from SDSU & USD spring football and the Twins dumb owner 56:18

15d ago56:18

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South Dakota State's roster full of youngsters and rookie starters looks green, while several USD players are leaving -- perhaps for literally greener pastures (NIL money?). Those are a couple headlines from spring football at the Rushmore State Div. I schools, according to Sioux Falls Live's Matt Zimmer, who joins John Gaskins for another "Nobody …

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Episode 430: WrestleMania 1 1:56:12

16d ago1:56:12

1:56:12

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are taking part of the WrestleMania festivities and looking back at the event that started it all WrestleMania 1. Tony shares stories of where he was in his career at this time and how the event impacted Jim Crockett Promotions. The guys also discuss what's happening in the world of professiona…

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RWR Now: The BIG Wrestlemania 41 Preview Show! 1:38:04

16d ago1:38:04

1:38:04

With Wrestlemania 41 just days away the RWR crew give all their thoughts on the build up to the biggest show of the year. They assess the Cena heel turn, the decision to put Rollins, Punk and Roman together in a triple threat match, the viability of Jey Uso as a babyface World Champion, whether Iyo Sky is the babyface of the women's World Title Tri…

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SLV | Episode 36 | Studying Outside, Catkins and Wind in Beijing, and Another Chinese Language Check 35:18

16d ago35:18

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This week we take a look at what Beijing's REAL spring is like: catkin fluffs floating through the air being whisped around by the whims of the Big Wind (大风). That means it's mask season all over again, not just for allergies, but to keep those things out of your nose and mouth. They can be especially distracting while riding a bicycle or running o…

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