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The Darwin Awards

Josiah, Adam, and Ben

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A weekly podcast that takes great pleasure in discussing the jaw-dropping and numerous ways in which humans remove themselves from the gene pool through their own stupidity. Each week we take 4 new and recent Darwin Award nominees and, after some lively discussion, choose a winner.
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Ropes N Riffs

The Ropes N Riffs Podcast

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About The Host: John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walk ...
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! darwin awards #41-45 of 2025 On this, the 235th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man escaping the police in the zoo, a guy escaping the…
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🔔 Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 💰Support the show via PayPal! https://paypal.me/ropesnriffs 📣$10 or more will get you shouted out on the next episode! Javi, formerly Javier Bernal in WWE NXT and Evolve, and wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan explore the intersection of metalcore musi…
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Hi guys! I, your resident wrestling entrance theme composer John Kiernan interviews the one and only Uncle Ben, Ben Eller! Ben is a guitarist known for his recent performance with Mastodon and his unbelievable YouTube guitar channel. We discuss Ben's recent experience playing with Mastodon, the challenges of learning their songs, and the evolution …
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! darwin awards #36-40 of 2025 On this, the 233rd episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a miscalculating cliff jumper, a fire walk trip, a gang burning, and a tiktok surgeon. CLICK HER…
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Wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan speaks with TNA Wrestling's Eric Young about his passion for music, particularly vinyl records, and the significance of entrance themes in wrestling. They discuss the evolution of Sanity's entrance theme in NXT, Violent By Design's theme, and the collaborative process throughout his wrestling care…
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John Kiernan speaks with Josiah Williams, known as Wrestle And Flow, about his journey in creating wrestling entrance themes. They discuss the creative process behind these themes, the importance of presentation, and the trial and error involved in content creation. Josiah shares insights on working with various talents, including Aleister Black (f…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 233rd episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a miscalculating cliff jumper, a fire walk trip, a gang burning, and a tiktok surgeon. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWAR…
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Monteasy discuss the intricacies of creating wrestling entrance themes, the importance of camaraderie in the music industry, and the strategies that have led to Monteasy's success. They explore the significance of building relationships, the power of word-of-mouth promotion, and the need for innovation in the evolving landscape of wrestling music. …
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 232nd episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a couple of guys transporting bombs, someone trying to steal a statue, a guy who choked on a fish, and someone who had an iss…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 231st episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man diving into a shallow pool, a guy who let his dog lick his wound, a girl with bad vibes, and a man chasing a porcupine …
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Vicki Venuto, also known as Vicious Vicki shares her journey through the wrestling world, her experiences with TNA, and how wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan and her worked on her first theme, then she worked with entrance theme song legends Downstait on her current entrance theme. Vicki and John discuss her character evolution, t…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 230th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a drunken Russian, a guy getting penile jabs, a raging shooter on the road, and a guy who was mad at his fiance. CLICK HERE T…
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John Kiernan and Zack from wrestling entrance theme Downstait discuss their collaborative process in creating wrestling themes, the impact of their music in the wrestling industry, and the evolution of wrestler's themes over time. They highlight their work with various wrestlers, including the new entrance theme for Indi Hartwell called Hart Won't …
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 229th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a lady leaning off of a train, a guy who set himself on fire, a goalpost pullup, and a monkey rescue. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 228th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a celebrating eagles fan, a guy who thought he could dodge bullets, a man climbing in flip flops, and a classic bet. CLICK HE…
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Guitar legend Marty Friedman shares his experiences in music and wrestling, particularly his memorable performance playing Tanahashi to the ring at NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 8 against Shinsuke Nakamura. He discusses the importance of entrance themes in wrestling, the preparation involved in live performances, and the connection between music and wrest…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 227th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man who didn't listen to his wife, a guy who built a super speed fan, an onlyfans model who died doing what she loved, and …
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PJ Black, known for his dynamic wrestling career and innovative entrance themes, discusses his journey through the wrestling industry, focusing on his musical influences and character development. From his early days in WWE to the evolution of his persona into Dr. Black, PJ shares insights into the creative process behind his entrance themes such a…
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🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Reby Hardy and John Kiernan talk about Reby's unique journey through music and wrestling, discussing her classical piano upbringing, her pivotal role in the Broken and Woken Universes, and the creative processes behind her performances. Reby discusses her Bound For Glor…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 226th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man having taking advantage of a cow, a guy who dropped his gun from a tree, a guy attacked by his lions, and another drunk…
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Adam Page's AEW theme song composer Vincent Pedulla discuss the intricacies of creating entrance music for professional wrestlers. They explore Vincent's diverse background in music composition across various media, the evolution of Adam Page's themes from Ghost Town Triumph to Black Hat, and the essential elements that make Adam Page's theme reson…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 225th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. YOU HAVE TUNED IN TO THE TOP 10 DARWIN AWARDS OF 2024 CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple…
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🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 John Kiernan interviews Emily Whitehurst, formerly Agent M of Tsunami Bomb, a multifaceted artist known for her solo project, Survival Guide. They discuss Emily's new cocktail book, Death Drinks, which pairs cocktails with songs from her album Death Dreams. The conversa…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 224th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a hunter standing in the wrong place, a man trying to perform a ritual with a chicken…
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🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 🎧Listen anywhere you listen to podcasts: https://ropes-n-riffs.captivate.fm/listen Lince Dorado and John Kiernan delve into the significance of music in wrestling, exploring how themes contribute to character development and audience connection. They discuss the evoluti…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 223rd episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man stealing from Ace hardware, a guy running into an apiary, a woman doing yoga near the ocean, and a healing ceremony gon…
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🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Joining us today is none other than Mega Ran! Mega Ran is a multifaceted artist known for his work in music, wrestling themes, and education. John Kiernan and Mega Ran discuss his journey, his collaborations with wrestlers such as how MVP tapped him to rap on Shelton Be…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 222nd episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy spitting from a bus, an influencer. riding on a car door, a man performing an escalator challenge, and a christmas ligh…
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Kevin Lacerda of It Lives, It Breathes and Damn Nation and John discuss...what else? Music in wrestling! Kevin talks about creating Will Ospreay's theme, Elevated, wanting to play Will Ospreay to the ring, as well as lending his voice to Action Andretti and Johnny TV's AEW entrance themes. Kevin also touches on getting to work with AEW music compos…
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Donovan Dijak discusses his journey as a professional wrestler, focusing on the significance of entrance music in shaping his character and presentation. He shares insights into his creative process when selecting themes, the evolution of his character, and the collaboration with AEW entrance theme composer Mikey Rukus on his newest theme, "Capital…
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Mercedes Martinez reflects on her 24-year journey in wrestling, discussing the significance of entrance music, the evolution of her themes, and the importance of lyrics in connecting with fans. She shares insights into her musical influences, the collaborative process of creating tag team themes, and the critical role of timing in wrestling music. …
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 221st episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy who tried to jump over a lambo, someone who sabatoged their neighbor's car, a traditional wedding dance gone wrong, and…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 220th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy who jumped in a river of death, some guys making a reel, someone riding on the trunk of a car, and a sloth bear attack.…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 218th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include A guy on a Train TikToking, A Woman with a Surgery Addiction, A showoff zoo Keeper, and a Woman Streaming in a Subway Station…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 218th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy who lost his eye-liner, a lady trying to catch a train, some guy with a snake in his mouth, and a Chilean looter CLICK …
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 217th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a lady streaming a mukbang, some inexperienced sailors, a guy touching a power line, and a drunk on a ferris wheel. CLICK HER…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 198th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man using black magic, broken body parts and Drunk sleepers. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON APPLE PODCASTS…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 216th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a firework on a head, a classic plane engine story, a man rescuing a shoe, and someone trying to take a picture with an eleph…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 215th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include some sailors who found some floating bottles, a prophet who caused a stampede, some dude who accidentally shot himself, and a…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 214th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy trying to get his keys from under a rollercoaster, an accidental hanging, a lady who drove off a cliff, and a guy who t…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 213th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy trying to burn his neighbor, some Indians swimming again, a guy jumping after his keys, and a classic train selfie. CLI…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 212th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a couple of impaled people, a guy cliff jumping, and some fighter pilots attempting something risky. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE …
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 211th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man taking pics of moose, a new Chinese exercise, some parking garage fun, and the death of Rylo Huncho CLICK HERE TO SUBSC…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 210th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-darwin-awards-plus/id1619901000 OU…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 209th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man misusing a firearm for Instagram, a guy trying to pass an ambulance, a thief climbing through a window, and some bad Sa…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 208th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy riding on top of a ginger truck, a man killed by his own mouse trap, someone trying to cross a stream, and a guy climbi…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 207th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy trying to get over an electric fence, a lady who falls into a volcano, a man doing a stunt on a flagpole, and an influe…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 206th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a skiier doing a crazy stunt, a game of tag gone wrong, some guy ringing a bell, and a man drinking diesel. CLICK HERE TO SUB…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 205th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy jumping off a cruise ship, a lady traveling in an airstream, a man angry over a gift, and someone who drank toner CLICK…
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TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! On this, the 204th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include some drunks at an amusement park, a guy smoking when he shouldn't have, a non-swimmer in a pool, and a Holi prank. CLICK HERE…
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