That Sweet Pop

By Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis

That Sweet Pop is where pro wrestling meets smart, passionate conversation. Hosted by industry veteran Dion McCracken and sports broadcaster Brad Lewis. Insight, nostalgia, no BS.... more

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How many episodes does That Sweet Pop have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

That Sweet Pop episodes:

November 10, 2025 Mighty Maia on women in NZ wrestling, Judo and being the Champ + WWE's creative reset
In Episode 12 of That Sweet Pop:

🎙️ New Zealand Women's Champion Mighty Maia on why there aren't more women in NZ wrestling, her Judo career and the feeling of winning the Championship.

Plus, Dion and Brad talk WWE's creative reset - did it truly begin on last week's RAW?

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1h 6min
November 03, 2025 Spartan on mental health and working in the UK + CM Punk wins the World Heavyweight Championship!
In this episode:

🎙️ Former New Zealand Heavyweight Champion Spartan on mental health, working doubles in the UK and chasing his dream.

Plus, Dion and Brad talk CM Punk's World Heavyweight Championship win, breaking down Saturday Night's Main Event. And THAT WrestleMania 42 ad.

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1h 20min
October 27, 2025 Jamie Tagataese on chasing his dream + AEW gripes and The Vision!
In this episode:

🎙️ Four-time New Zealand Heavyweight Champion "The Big Man" Jamie Tagataese talks about his upcoming move overseas, wrestling brotherhood and chasing the ultimate dream!

🔥 TOP STORY: AEW gripes and The Vision

And Brad has a surprise for this week's "Who Am I"?

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1h 13min
October 20, 2025 Vinny Dunn on Peter Lane and the NZ Hall of Fame + the end of The Vision!
In this episode:

🎙️ "Te Tahi" Vinny Dunn talks the future of New Zealand wrestling, Peter Lane and his upcoming induction in the New Zealand professional wrestling hall of fame!

🔥 TOP STORY: The Vision break-up

And will Brad maintain his winning streak in "Who Am I"?

Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.

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49min
October 13, 2025 Vinny Dunn on Fans Bring the Weapons and "Mitchell to WrestleMania" + Crown Jewel review
In this episode:

🎙️ "Te Tahi" Vinny Dunn talks his start in wrestling, working in the United States, Fans Bring the Weapons, "Get Mitchell to WrestleMania" and more!

🔥 TOP STORY: Dion and Brad review WWE Crown Jewel from Perth!

And will Brad maintain his winning streak in "Who Am I"?

Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.

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1h 7min
October 06, 2025 Gino "Juicy" Gambino on Bullet Club heat, commentating New Japan + WWE Crown Jewel Preview
In this episode:

🎙️ Gino "Juicy" Gambino talks about heat with The Bullet Club, how the opportunity to commentate for New Japan Pro Wrestling came about and what next for Aussie wrestling!

🔥 TOP STORY: WWE Crown Jewel Preview

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1h 7min
September 29, 2025 Gino "Juicy" Gambino on Wrestle Kingdom, commentating for New Japan + Edge versus Cena?
In this episode:

🎙️ Gino "Juicy" Gambino talks getting his start in wrestling, working Wrestle Kingdom, commentating for New Japan Pro Wrestling... and legal troubles with KFC!

🔥 TOP STORY: Could Edge be John Cena's final opponent?-

📰 THE HOT TAG:

- Kiwis in the PWI 500
- Seth vs Cody at Crown Jewel
- AEW reveal Women's Tag Titles
- Matt Cardona in NXT

Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.

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1h 10min
September 22, 2025 Brendan Vink (Duke Hudson) on WWE RAW, Duke U and what's next + Wrestlepalooza and more
Welcome to Episode 5 of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!

In this episode:

🎙️ Part 2 of our interview with Brendan Vink (FKA WWE NXT’s Duke Hudson) as he talks WWE RAW, Duke University and what's next!

🔥 TOP STORY: Roster rotation - could it work for WWE and AEW?

📰 THE HOT TAG:

- AEW All Out reaction
- WWE Wrestlepalooza reaction

Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.

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1h 8min
September 15, 2025Brendan Vink (Duke Hudson) on WWE tryouts, PC & NIL + WrestleMania Saudi Arabia and more
Welcome to Episode 4 of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!

In this episode:

🎙️ Part 1 of our interview with Brendan Vink (FKA WWE NXT’s Duke Hudson) as he talks WWE tryouts, life at the Performance Centre, NIL athletes… and Krispy Kreme doughnuts!

🔥 TOP STORY: WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia. We break down why it’s happening and what it means for WWE and the wrestling world.

📰 THE HOT TAG:
Dirty Dom – AAA Mega Champ!
Andrade and WWE part ways
Gable Steveson records MMA win
Vaquer MIA in World Title build
What’s up with Jacob Fatu?

Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, and join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping pro wrestling.

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1h 15min
September 08, 2025Bea Priestley on WWE run, her release and return to Japan + AJ Lee, Brock Lesnar and more
Welcome to Episode 3 of That Sweet Pop with Dion McCracken and Brad Lewis!

In this episode:

🎙️ Bea Priestley returns for Part 2 of our interview where she talks about being drafted to WWE Smackdown, working at Madison Square Garden, plans to team with Chelsea Green, her WWE release, and her return to Japan.

🔥 TOP STORY: AJ Lee and Brock Lesnar set to return to WWE in-ring action at Wrestlepalooza!

📰 THE HOT TAG:
WWE Clash in Paris reaction
Sami Zayn – Royal Rumble Winner?
AEW All Out start time move
Will Dom become Mega Champ?
Is Giulia lost?

Don’t miss next week’s episode, subscribe and turn on the bell 🔔 for alerts, join us every week for interviews, deep dives, and the stories shaping the wrestling world.

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1h 13min

FAQs about That Sweet Pop:

How many episodes does That Sweet Pop have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.