Takedowns and Touchdowns

Takedowns and Touchdowns

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  • Episode 28 - Holla at Perdue

    In this episode, Iceone4 and EdoStar discuss various topics including WrestleMania, the NCAA tournament, NFL news, NBA updates, and MLB highlights. They also touch on the recent cuts made by the NFL Network and

    speculate on the future of the network. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Shohei Ohtani's first home run as a Dodger and the controversy surrounding the fan who caught the ball. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including a woman who traded a historic home run ball for a chance to meet the player, the Oakland A's making Sacramento their home, the recent interviews by CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, and the upcoming WrestleMania weekend. They also talk about the WWE storylines and matches, including the women's world championship match between Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch, the IC title match between Gunther and Sami Zayn, and the six-pack tag
    team ladder match. They share their predictions for the matches and express their excitement for WrestleMania. WrestleMania weekend is discussed, including
    predictions for various matches. The conversation also touches on past WrestleMania events and memorable moments. In this final part of the conversation, EdoStar and Iceone4 discuss various wrestling matches and storylines. They reminisce about past wrestling events and share their excitement for upcoming matches. They also touch on the criticism faced by wrestlers and the
    importance of supporting multiple wrestling promotions.

    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 27 - Better late than never

    In this episode, the hosts discuss NFL rule changes,

    including the new kickoff rule and the ban on hip tackles. They also talk about changes to the challenge system and a new rule on double fouls. In baseball news, they discuss Shohei Ohtani's denial of betting on sports, the signing of
    Will Smith by the Dodgers, and the signing of Josh Reynolds by the Broncos. They then make predictions for each division in the American League and
    National League. The conversation covers various sports topics, including NCAA basketball brackets, the NBA Rockets winning streak, and a recap of recent
    sports events. They also discuss the wrestling business, including CM Punk's promo on WWE Raw and the NXT Deadline. The conversation concludes with news
    about Steve Carino being inducted into the Indie Hall of Fame and the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing event. In this episode, the hosts discuss various wrestling matches and results. They talk about the match between Will Ospreay and Shibata, as well as the upcoming match between Ospreay and Powerhouse Hobbs. They also discuss the match between the Young Bucks and Private Party, and the multi-woman match for a shot at the TBS title. The hosts share their thoughts on the Best Friends vs Undisputed Kingdom match and the highly anticipated
    match between Takeshita and Swerve Strickland. They also briefly mention the upcoming ROH Supercard of Honor event and the new WWE Fast matches on X. The
    episode concludes with closing remarks and a humorous exchange between the hosts.

    1 hr
  • Episode 26 - Crazy Gideon

    In this episode, EdoStar & Ice One discuss various

    topics related to football and baseball. They talk about recent player trades and signings, including the trade of KC’s Snead to the Tennessee Titans. They also discuss the Chicago Bears' quarterback situation and their history of
    developing quarterbacks. EdoStar and Ice One share thoughts on the Cleveland Browns and their potential interest in signing Odell Beckham Jr. They also discuss
    the potential career-ending neck injury of a football player and the controversy surrounding Shohei Ohtani's interpreter. Overall, the hosts provide insights and opinions on various sports-related topics. The conversation covers various topics including movies, sports, and TV shows. They discuss the upcoming movie Godzilla X Kong and their expectations for it. They also talk about the NCAA basketball tournament and their predictions for the games. The conversation then shifts to superhero movies, with a focus on Deadpool and Wolverine. They mention the character Electra and the actor who played her, Jennifer Garner. Overall, the conversation is light-hearted and covers a range
    of entertainment topics. In this part of the conversation, EdoStar & Ice One discuss various random topics, including their love for wrestling, their experiences with video games, and their nostalgia for old commercials. They also talk about their favorite WrestleMania matches and share memories of past events. The conversation ends with EdoStar expressing his hunger and they joke
    about the high prices of food delivery in the city. In this conversation, EdoStar & Ice One discuss various topics related to professional wrestling. They share their thoughts on different wrestlers and matches, including their opinions on Willow, Mercedes, and Jericho. They also express their frustration with wrestling critics and emphasize the importance of supporting what you
    enjoy. The conversation covers a range of promotions, including AEW, WWE, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. EdoStar encourages listeners to share their favorite
    wrestlers and leave reviews for the podcast.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 25 - All the way Live

    In this episode, the hosts

    celebrate the 25th episode of the podcast. They discuss the retirement of Aaron Donald and reflect on his impressive career. They also talk about the offseason
    moves of various NFL teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Dallas Cowboys. The
    hosts share their thoughts on the signings and trades made by these teams.
    Overall, it's an episode filled with football news and analysis. The conversation methodically reviews the signings of various NFL teams, including
    the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, and Minnesota Vikings. In this part
    of the conversation, the hosts review the offseason moves of various NFL teams. They discuss the signings and trades made by the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Commanders. In the final part of the conversation, Iceone4 reveals his interest in the wrestling business, while EdoStar expresses his excitement for the upcoming NCAA tournament. They discuss the induction of Muhammad Ali and Leah Maivia into the WWE Hall of Fame. The debut of Mercedes
    Mone in AEW and the feud between Okada and Eddie Kingston are also highlighted. The conversation concludes with a discussion on $5 Wrestling and the anticipation for the NCAA tournament.

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 24 - Mamba Mentality

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various NFL news and

    transactions. They start by congratulating a friend on the birth of his baby boy and discussing a new podcast. They then pay tribute to Chris Mortensen, a Hall of Famer and ESPN journalist who passed away. The hosts cover topics such as Jason Kelce's retirement, Mike Evans re-signing with the Buccaneers, Russell Wilson's potential release, and the Chiefs using the non-exclusive tag for
    L'Jarius Sneed. They also discuss the releases of multiple players by the Bills, Broncos, Jets, and Bears, as well as the Panthers tagging Brian Burns and Zach Ertz signing with the Commanders. The conversation covers NFL rumors, releases, contract extensions, and free agency. It also touches on extreme weather conditions, employee theft, and embezzlement. The NFC East teams' needs
    are discussed, with a focus on the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the
    quarterback situation, offensive and defensive players, and the future outlook for various NFL teams. They also talk about legal issues, a boxing match on
    Netflix, Arch Manning opting out of a game, the Dartmouth basketball team joining a union, Steph Curry's ankle injury, Karl-Anthony Towns' surgery, the
    possibility of LeBron James getting a statue, TikTok trends, and Steve Garvey running for Senate. The conversation covers updates in baseball, the upcoming
    X-Men 97 series, WWE receiving the Diamond Award from YouTube, wrestling business news, AEW contract rumors, and a review of the AEW Revolution
    pay-per-view. The conversation covers various matches and moments from AEW Dynamite and the pay-per-view event. They discuss the quality of the matches,
    the appearance of the wrestlers, and the storytelling involved. They also speculate on future storylines and potential matches. Overall, they express excitement and enjoyment for the event.

    1 hr 55 min
  • Episode 23 - Mike Jordan em

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the possibility of the

    Bears trading Justin Fields for Caleb Williams, the benefits of letting young quarterbacks sit for a year, and the behavior of Caleb Williams and comparisons to other players. They also talk about Peter King's retirement, the Bengals tagging T Higgins, Cam Newton's altercation at a youth tournament, Russell
    Wilson's desire to finish his career in Denver, Richard Sherman's arrest for DUI, and Andy Reid's contract extension. Other topics include the Chiefs releasing Demarcus Robinson, J.C. Jackson's release from the Patriots, Darren Waller's uncertainty about playing in 2024, the Buccaneers releasing Shaq Barrett, and Mecole Hardman's comments about the Jets locker room. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss Shady's take on game plans in the NFL and the opinion of a punter. They also talk about the NFL Combine and share their impressions of draft prospects. The conversation then shifts to the lack of excitement in the NBA and the format of sports coverage. They discuss the
    perception of the Super Bowl and the NBA draft conspiracy theory. The hosts also talk about Scott Boras and contract negotiations in MLB. They remember Virgil and share personal encounters with him. In this part of the conversation,
    the hosts discuss the passing of wrestling legends and share their memories. They then review the WWE Elimination Chamber event and express their disappointment with the current state of WWE. They also discuss AEW's Dynamite and highlight the standout moments and matches. The conversation concludes with
    a discussion about Will Osprey joining AEW and the future of wrestlers Willow and Statlander. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to wrestling, including the impact of Athena, the importance of good storytelling, and the talent of young and technical wrestlers. They also talk about Sting's return and his last match, as well as make predictions for the
    upcoming AEW Revolution event. The conversation touches on the lack of class in some wrestling fans and compares the lineups of AEW and WWE. The hosts also mention the potential for great women's matches in WWE and share their thoughts on the TV show Curb Your Enthusiasm.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 22 - Music in the Monitors

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the Kansas City shooting, NFL news, Shannon Sharpe's new deal with ESPN, the decline of the NBA All-Star Game, and more. They also touch on the MLB All-Star Game and the Washington Nationals not being for sale. The conversation covers a range of sports-related subjects and provides insights into current events and trends in the sports world. The conversation covers various topics in baseball, including contract extensions, the challenge of striking out, the bright lights of New York, players' desire to keep playing, the cost of tickets, the perspective on baseball as a job, the importance of loving the game, Tim Salmon's legacy, breaking the mold in baseball, and predicting division winners in both the NFC and AFC. The conversation covers Super Bowl predictions, the Indie Hall of Fame, updates in New Japan Wrestling and TNA, potential mass releases or walkouts in TNA, a class-action lawsuit against WWE, cross-promotion between UFC and WWE, sexual harassment allegations in WWE, and predictions for the Elimination Chamber matches. In this episode, the hosts discuss upcoming wrestling matches, speculate about changes in wrestling style, and review recent events in the wrestling world. They also talk about a new hire in the AEW creative team and the rise of a new wrestling star. The hosts criticize online wrestling fans and discuss the current state of wrestling storylines. They speculate about future wrestling storylines and the potential impact of new wrestlers. The episode concludes with a reflection on the podcast episode.

    1 hr 43 min
  • Episode 21 - 2023 Season Wrap Up

    The Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl for the third time

    in five years. The journey to the Super Bowl was filled with doubts and
    challenges, but the Chiefs overcame them. The halftime show was a highlight,
    with performances from artists like Alicia Keys and Usher. Key moments in the
    Super Bowl included a missed field goal, a corndog play, and a controversial
    coin flip decision. Post-game reactions and trash talk added to the excitement.
    Overall, it was a great year for football, and the officiating in the Super
    Bowl was praised for staying out of the way and allowing the teams to play a
    clean game. The conversation covers various topics including Dave Chappelle's
    skit, evaluating quarterbacks, the behavior of 49ers fans, the parade and
    shooting incident, the extension of the Chiefs' defensive coordinator, the
    firing of the 49ers' defensive coordinator, Jimmy Garoppolo's suspension, and
    the return of Andrew Siciliano. The conversation covers various topics
    including cable companies and streaming services, notable free agents in the
    NFL, the upcoming baseball season, NBA player arrests and stories, the
    wrestling industry, sports events in Las Vegas, the fix for Cody and The Rock
    at WrestleMania, the current state of WWE and AEW, the departure of Don Callis
    from Impact Wrestling, and potential matches and storylines in AEW. In this
    conversation, Iceone4 and EdoStar discuss various wrestling matches and
    storylines. They talk about the TNT Title Shot between Adam Copeland and Daner
    Garcia, the interference in the match by Kill Switch and Nick Wayne, and the
    Joe Swerve and Hangman promo. They also discuss Tony Storm's tattoo and her
    feud with Deanna, the Bucks vs Top Flight match, Willow's victory over Sky
    Blue, and the possible turns and feuds involving Willow, Statlander, Sky-blue,
    and Julia Hart. They mention the Texas Death Match between Orange Cassidy and
    Matt Tavern and share their weekend plans.

    1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 20 - Act like you've been there before

    Ice One and Edo Star discuss their experiences during Super

    Bowl week, including attending Super Bowl Opening Night and the Dan Patrick Show. They also share their thoughts on the NFL Experience and meeting NFL players. The conversation concludes with a discussion on future Super Bowl
    locations.

    The conversation covers various topics including the NFL awards and reactions, the Chiefs' status as villains or America's team, the upcoming NFL season and international games, coaching changes in the NFL, MLB news regarding

    the A's stadium situation and the Dodgers re-signing Clayton Kershaw, and the NBA trade deadline and the possibility of the Dodgers reuniting with Kenley Jansen.

    The conversation covers a confusing WWE press conference, the potential match between The Rock and Roman Reigns, the interactions between Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Nia Jax, the confrontation between Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes, Undertaker's appearance at the Riyadh Soccer Championship, Drew McIntyre's new shirt, the NXT crowd being told not to cuss, and Brian Pillman Jr.'s legend's deal with WWE. The conversation covers various topics related to the wrestling industry, including the career of Brian Pillman, his release from WCW, and his move to WWE. The discussion also touches on the impact of Pillman's career and recent changes in Impact Wrestling.

    The hosts express their excitement for upcoming events in AEW and discuss the morale in the AEW locker room.

    They also share their thoughts on Dave Meltzer and the internet wrestling community. The conversation concludes with reflections on WWE and the potential for future storylines.

    1 hr 56 min
  • Episode 19 - 4th in 5 years

    In this episode, Iceone4 and EdoStar discuss the Super Bowl

    matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. They talk
    about the controversies surrounding the Chiefs' underdog status and the lack of
    respect for the 49ers. They also discuss the legacy of Lamar Jackson and the
    impact of the Lions' loss on Jared Goff's legacy. The conversation concludes
    with their opinions on Taylor Swift and the support they received as Lions
    fans. This part of the conversation covers topics such as false start
    controversy in the NFL, the passing of Carl Weathers, coaching changes in the
    NFL, injury updates, Taylor Swift's influence on NFL fandom, new coordinators
    in the NFL, coaching stability, Pro Bowl and NBA news, and MLB news. In this
    part of the conversation, the hosts discuss MLB free agency and team moves, the
    uncertainty surrounding the Oakland A's, Vince McMahon being under federal
    investigation, the wrestling business and WWE, the predictability of the WWE
    Royal Rumble, and the invasion of Mexican wrestlers in AEW. They also talk
    about specific matches and moments from AEW Dynamite. In this final part of the
    conversation, the hosts review the wrestling match and express their enjoyment.
    They then discuss concerns about attendance and the importance of TV rights.
    The conversation shifts to the size of the venues and expectations for AEW.
    Finally, the hosts wrap up the episode and preview future topics

    1 hr 31 min

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Two Best Friends and occasional guests discuss professional wrestling, the NFL and any other top sports stories that come up throughout the week.