Dave Sturchio joins me on the podcast for episode 20 of Best For Business. We kick off with a discussion on whether D-Struction will ever return, followed by stories about wrestling "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and being part of Reality Check. Dave shares his experience in the Powers of Destruction tag team with The Big O and talks about his decision to officially stop wrestling. We explore his journey with Powerhouse Radio, his goals, and his involvement with WrestlePro, including ring announcing for the promotion and its transition. Dave highlights the stars at WrestlePro over the years, his experience announcing for TNA's Bound For Glory 2018, and working with WrestlePro guys at TNA. He then dives into the numerous podcasts he's part of, including Podding with The Pundits, The Fight Factory Podcast, and collaborating with personalities like Chris Payne and Tommy Dee. He also discusses working with Josh Shernoff. Dave also talks about doing media for WWE Summerslam, the creation of Chop Sports Media and Chop Studios, and his passion for the Dallas Cowboys. He reveals his goals, breaks news about the Commanders, and discusses creating Fight Factory Wrestling and showcasing matches with ISPW. We cover standout talents like Lady Frost, Chris Steeler, and Shawn Donavan, and reflect on War on The Shore, Danny Maff, and KnuckleBrawl. Dave shares insights on working with TJ Marconi, GKM, and KC Navarro, and wraps up with thoughts on content creation in podcasting, the MyFandom app, and more!

Nick Marchand joins me on the podcast for episode 19 of Best For Business. We begin with Nick’s introduction to wrestling, his backyard wrestling names, and how he got serious about the sport after joining RWA. He reflects on key influences, including Mike Graca, football positions in high school, and his favorite and best opponents like Mike Montero. We discuss his Match of the Year, an Iron Man match, and his experience as a heel, wrestling Kellan Thomas, and facing Jermaine Marbury. Nick opens up about building confidence, performing live music, and the inspiration behind his Showman persona. He shares his love for magic, finally reading books, and his passion for music, including singing and finding bands on Craigslist. We dive into his America’s Got Talent experience, his football career, signing contracts, and wearing #24. Nick talks about The Student Body, his first official match, working with managers, pairing with Harry Brooks, and winning the RWA Tag Team Championships with Steven Lust. He also highlights his victory as RWA Triple Crown Champion, his favorite matches, wrestling JT Dunn, and his proudest moments in wrestling. We wrap up with who Nick wants to face next, his streaming ventures, and his thoughts on his legacy.

Ryan Fraust joins me on the podcast for Episode 18 of Best For Business. We discuss his journey into wrestling, starting late while in college, and his favorite wrestling style. He shares his first interactions with Justin Credible, coming out with the kendo stick, and experiences with Cosplay Championship Wrestling. We touch on the six-sided ring, Ichiban's progression, and Sammy Diaz's transformation. Ryan talks about his time at Test of Strength, his background in acting, theater, and music, and having a custom theme song with added vocals. We also explore his approach to promos, challenging for the Test of Strength Championship, and his work in tag team wrestling with Ice Cold Killers. He delves into The Humidor, teaming with Big Jym Anderson, and forming Cold Cash. We cover his partnership with Coach C, his biggest tests in wrestling, and favorite storylines and matches. Finally, we talk about his role as a Beastmaster with PPH, what the future holds for him, and more!

The Fantasy Football Hustler joins me on the podcast for the second bonus episode of Best For Business. He talks about his first introduction to fantasy football, when he started taking it seriously, and how he began giving championship advice. He shares the story behind building "The Fantasy Football Hustler" brand, starting the Facebook fantasy group, and how he prepares for a fantasy football draft. We discuss tools that can help in fantasy football, his favorite NFL team, and betting against your own teams. He also talks about common mistakes people make, setting up lineups, and how fantasy football has evolved over the years. He shares insights on how much preparation he does, how many leagues he's in, sleeper picks for this season, and what makes his content unique. He also touches on his favorite videos, the biggest challenges of making fantasy football content, and his interest in pro wrestling. We cover his favorite app for fantasy football, favorite style of league, a success story from his advice, and his favorite fantasy player of all time. Finally, we discuss new rules for the NFL, the upcoming EA College Football 25, his game day format, Patreon, choosing my keeper in my fantasy football league, and more!

Milo Mirra joins me on the podcast for Episode 17 of Best For Business. He talks about making the jump to train at The New England Pro Wrestling Academy, his experiences with training and coaching, and his official first match against Shannon LeVangie and what he would tell himself before that match. Milo shares insights on his first Chaotic Countdown. He discusses his passion for pogo sticking, learning tricks from scratch, and the age he took it seriously, even setting a Guinness World Record. Milo also talks about combining wrestling with pogo sticking, his first time involving it in wrestling, and being Lynx Panther at Rad Pro Rasslin'. He reflects on tag team wrestling, stepping up when Jariel Rivera goes down, and pairing with Armani Kayos to win the Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championships. Milo also shares about his wrestling character Milo Hopfrog, using a pogo stick as a heel, and his debut as Steven Pain for a Fight Life Unreleased match. He talks about his proudest moments in wrestling, people he wants to face, and who he has learned from. Finally, he touches on his match count, favorite matches, Iron Man matches, and more!

Nico Silva joins me on the podcast for Episode 16 of Best For Business. He talks about choosing between football and wrestling, his first match against Kongo, and what advice he'd give himself before that match. Nico discusses becoming "The Rhode Island Lion," wrestling Vinny Marseglia (Vincent) and Carmelo Hayes, and his experiences in tag team wrestling. He shares about winning the Kowalski Cup, wrestling Ryan Waters in his last match, and his experience with WrestleRoulette. Nico also talks about becoming a high flyer, working with Channing Thomas, and learning from Nick Steel, Craig Costa, and Ryan Waters. He reflects on being injured, coming back to face Aaron Rourke, and whether he knew he was injured at the time. Nico shares his proudest moments in wrestling, his thoughts on Ricky Steamboat, what he still wants to accomplish, and much more!

Tee Phoenix joins me on the podcast for Episode 15 of Best For Business. He talks about RWA’s Legacy, what it takes to get him to wrestle, and teaming with Wolverine and Danger Boy Alfredo. Tee shares his experiences wrestling AJP at Fenway Park, Sean Leiter at Phoenix Legacy, and Shay Cash at RWA Goes Broadway, as well as his favorite match and AJP winning the RWA Championship. He discusses AJP's transition, Young Phoenix, and managing Renegade Ring Rentals. Tee reflects on who he has learned from, managing RWA, his vision for the promotion, and the history and goals of the company. He also talks about working with Special Olympics, his favorite RWA event and match. We break down the history of each match brief going into this Saturday. He further discusses working with David Morales, Mike Montero, and so much more!

Robbie The Giant joins me on the podcast for the 14th episode of Best For Business. He talks about how he fell in love with wrestling, the age he wanted to pursue it, and his best friend Ian. He shares his experiences in the Disney College Program, training with "Brutal" Bob Evans, and working with Mike Bennett. Robbie discusses his creativity, reading the crowd, and teaming with his brother Mike Gamble at XWA. He also talks about his pre-match rituals, evolution as a wrestler, and the people he has learned the most from, including Short Sleeve Sampson and Midget Wrestling Warriors. Robbie delves into his persona Robbie Romance, doing MoCap for Virtual Basement, having his own action figure, and the upcoming Rob The Giant stuffed doll. He recounts wrestling Brian Milonas for Proving Ground, wrestling for NCW, and his WWE stints, including Little People’s Court, the WeeLC match, being WeeBL, coming out to JBL’s music, and the Greatest Royal Rumble. He reflects on his proudest moments in wrestling, matches with Wolverine and Danger Boy Alfredo, and more!

Mr. Goodbarz joins me on the podcast for the first bonus episode of Best For Business. He talks about his love for music, finally wanting to make music, and having the passion for it. He shares the fun he had making "It's Coach C," his experience with Paulywood, and setting up a studio on the go. He discusses collaborations with Frank Bones, his biggest influences in music, and the process of making a song. Mr. Goodbarz also talks about becoming "Mr. Goodbarz," his most memorable moments, and the biggest challenges in the music industry. He reflects on his favorite venues and cities, handling criticism and feedback, and how his music has evolved. He gives advice to those starting in music, using social media, and his thoughts on AI-Suno. Outside of music, he talks about songs with special meaning like "Carolina Kid" and "Lost Cause," upcoming albums, and "It's Coach C." Finally, he discusses his legacy and concludes the episode.

AJP joins me on the podcast for Episode #13 of Best For Business. AJP talks about how he got into wrestling, the age he started, and training with Brickhouse Baker. He discusses RWA’s transition, his first official match, running his own promotion, and the significance of the scarf. He shares about becoming "Entitled," theme songs, "Home Sweet Home," forming The Young Guns, and his experiences with Isaac Knox and Mike Montero. AJP reflects on wrestling during the pandemic, finally winning the RWA Championship, being in the best shape of his life, and wrestling Channing Thomas. He also talks about The Unit, Perfect Strangers with Steven Lust, Renegade Ring Rentals, his biggest tests in wrestling, and his favorite storylines and matches. AJP shares what he wants to accomplish, who he wants to face, having the first match for Live Pro Wrestling, his legacy, and more!