BONUS EPISODEWhat's it really like trying to make it as a race car driver?This week on The Fan's View Podcast, dirt racer Haleigh Gross takes us behind the scenes of grassroots racing and shares what fans don't always see—the sacrifices, long nights, learning curve, and determination it takes to compete in UMP Modified racing.From how she got started to breakthrough moments and the challenges that come with chasing bigger goals, Haleigh opens up about the reality of life behind the wheel.In this episode:🏁 How Haleigh got into racing🏁 Learning to drive a Modified on dirt🏁 The grind behind race day🏁 Building confidence and earning results🏁 Breakthrough moments and future goals🏁 What success means at this stage of her career🎙 The Fan's View Podcast features conversations with wrestlers, racers, athletes, and personalities from across the sports world.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews.Check out the video and/or audio version of these interviews and more: YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thefansviewpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thefansviewpod TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thefansviewpodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefansviewpodcast Please show some support by following me on all platforms, drop a like, subscribe, and leave a comment. EVERY single person helps! Thanks so much for your support!!https://www.linktr.ee/thefansview

Rocky Radley joins The Fan's View Podcast for an in-depth conversation about her journey through professional wrestling, training under wrestling legends, competing in promotions like SHIMMER, SHINE, and Queens of Combat, and what it takes to survive the independent wrestling grind.

Rocky discusses her early days breaking into the business, finding her identity as a performer, memorable matches and opponents, championship experiences, social media, and her goals for the future of her wrestling career.

If you're a fan of women's wrestling, independent wrestling, and behind-the-scenes stories from the road, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Topics include:

• How Rocky Radley got started in professional wrestling

• Training under Afa and Gangrel

• The realities of independent wrestling

• SHIMMER, SHINE, and Queens of Combat experiences

• Championship wins and career highlights

• Building a wrestling brand in the social media era

• Future goals and dream opponents

• Quick-hit wrestling questions and more

Subscribe for more interviews with professional wrestlers, wrestling personalities, and fans from across the wrestling world.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 Subscribe for more exclusive wrestling interviews:

The Fan's View Podcast

#RockyRadley #WomensWrestling #IndependentWrestling #IndyWrestling #SHIMMER #SHINEWrestling #QueensOfCombat #ProWrestling #WrestlingInterview #TheFansView #FemaleWrestlers #WrestlingPodcast #ProfessionalWrestling #WrestlingCommunity #IndieWrestling

Check out the video and/or audio version of these interviews and more:

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thefansviewpod

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thefansviewpodcast

Please show some support by following me on all platforms, drop a like, subscribe, and leave a comment. EVERY single person helps! Thanks so much for your support!!

https://www.linktr.ee/thefansview

#thefansviewpodcast #interview #wrestling

On this episode of The Fan’s View Podcast, we’re joined by one of the most unique crossover personalities in independent wrestling today—Vicky Dreamboat.Vicky is a professional wrestler, performer, and comedian who’s carving out her own lane by blending in-ring storytelling with stand-up and improv comedy. In this conversation, we dive into how those two worlds collide more than people realize—from timing and crowd work to reading reactions and building a character that connects.We also talk about her journey through wrestling training, her appearances on AEW programming, developing her “Captain” persona, and how she balances life as both a wrestler and entertainer outside the ring (including her very real life as a licensed boat captain).This episode is all about creativity, adaptability, and what happens when you stop trying to fit into one lane and start building your own.🎧 In this episode:Getting into professional wrestling and early trainingBuilding the “Vicky Dreamboat” characterAEW appearances and backstage experiencesThe crossover between wrestling and stand-up comedyTiming, crowd work, and performance psychologyLife outside wrestling (and yes… the boat captain story)What success looks like in both wrestling and comedyIf you enjoy wrestling, comedy, or behind-the-scenes stories from performers carving their own path, this one’s for you.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to The Fan’s View Podcast for more interviews with wrestlers, creators, and entertainers from across the industry.#Wrestling #Comedy #Podcast #VickyDreamboat #IndieWrestling #AEW #TheFansViewCheck out the video and/or audio version of these interviews and more: YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thefansviewpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thefansviewpod TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thefansviewpodcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thefansviewpodcast Please show some support by following me on all platforms, drop a like, subscribe, and leave a comment. EVERY single person helps! Thanks so much for your support!!https://www.linktr.ee/thefansview #thefansviewpodcast #interview #wrestling

Sally Mott joins The Fan’s View Podcast to talk about her rise through karting, breaking into the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series, and what it really takes to build a career in professional motorsports.

From growing up in Texas to competing in one of the most competitive development series in North America, Sally shares the highs, setbacks, and lessons from her rookie season. She also opens up about appearing in the Prime Video docuseries First to the Finish and how the spotlight changed her perspective on racing.

In this episode:

The transition from karting to race cars

Winning the Mazda opportunity

Life inside MX-5 Cup competition

The business side of racing and sponsorship

Handling pressure as a young driver

Long-term goals in sports car and endurance racing

If you follow Mazda MX-5 Cup, IMSA, sports car racing, or emerging talent in motorsports, this conversation gives you an inside look at one of the sport’s rising names.

Subscribe to The Fan’s View Podcast for weekly interviews with racers, wrestlers, and competitors chasing greatness.

Maddi Gordon is one of the fastest-rising stars in professional drag racing — and in this episode of The Fan’s View Podcast, she takes us inside her rookie season in Top Fuel.

A third-generation racer and former Top Alcohol Funny Car standout, Maddi Gordon made the leap to the premier class of the NHRA — Top Fuel — where cars exceed 330 mph in under four seconds.

In this interview, Maddi opens up about:

-The pressure of carrying on the Gordon racing legacy

-Transitioning from Funny Car to Top Fuel

-What it actually feels like to hit the throttle at 300+ mph

-The mental and physical demands of being a Top Fuel rookie

-Working on her own race car and why that matters

-Growing her brand and representing women in motorsports

If you're a fan of NHRA drag racing, Top Fuel competition, women in racing, or high-performance motorsports, this is a must-watch conversation.

🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the biggest names in racing and professional wrestling.

🎙️ Follow The Fan’s View Podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts for full episodes.

Check out the video and/or audio version of these interviews and more:

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thefansviewpod

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thefansviewpodcast

Please show some support by following me on all platforms, drop a like, subscribe, and leave a comment. EVERY single person helps! Thanks so much for your support!!

https://www.linktr.ee/thefansview

#thefansviewpodcast #interview #wrestling

Paris Van Dale joins The Fan’s View Podcast for an in-depth conversation about confidence, character evolution, championship gold, and building a lasting brand in independent wrestling.

Known as “The Total Diva,” Paris has become one of the standout personalities on the New England independent wrestling scene. From her historic Pan-Optic Championship reign in Chaotic Wrestling to her faction work in The Higher Society and The Bratz, Paris has carved out a lane built on style, swagger, and substance.

In this episode, we discuss:

The match that inspired her to become a wrestler

Debuting during the pandemic era

Why she embraces being the villain

Carrying a championship division

The importance of image, branding, and presentation

Mental battles wrestlers don’t talk about

Her long-term goals in professional wrestling

This is more than a wrestling interview — it’s a conversation about self-belief, evolution, and stepping into your power.

If you’re a fan of independent wrestling, women’s wrestling, character-driven performers, or rising stars in the industry — this episode is for you.

🎧 Available now on YouTube & Spotify.

Check out the video and/or audio version of these interviews and more:

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thefansviewpod

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thefansviewpodcast

Please show some support by following me on all platforms, drop a like, subscribe, and leave a comment. EVERY single person helps! Thanks so much for your support!!

https://www.linktr.ee/thefansview

#thefansviewpodcast #interview #wrestling

Is Hollywood Hunter James the next breakout star in professional wrestling?

On this episode of The Fan’s View Podcast, we sit down with one of the fastest-rising names on the independent wrestling scene — Hollywood Hunter James. From his early days in training to building the “Hollywood” persona that’s turning heads across the indies, Hunter opens up about his journey, mindset, and what separates him from the rest of the locker room.

We talk about:

How he got started in professional wrestling

The creation of the “Hollywood” character

In-ring psychology and storytelling

The importance of branding in today’s wrestling world

Handling doubt and pressure

What happens if a major TV company calls tomorrow

His five-year vision for the future

Hunter doesn’t hold back — and there are some moments in this interview that independent wrestling fans will definitely be talking about.

If you follow the indie wrestling scene or you’re looking to discover the next generation of pro wrestling stars, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews with the top names in independent wrestling.

👍 Like, comment, and tell us — is Hollywood Hunter James underrated or undeniable?

Check out the video and/or audio version of these interviews and more:

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thefansviewpod

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thefansviewpodcast

Please show some support by following me on all platforms, drop a like, subscribe, and leave a comment. EVERY single person helps! Thanks so much for your support!!

https://www.linktr.ee/thefansview

#thefansviewpodcast #interview #wrestling

Drag racing is evolving — and so is the way drivers build their careers.

In this episode of The Fan’s View Podcast, Australian drag racer and motorsport personality Abbey Kay McDonald joins the show to talk about life on the drag strip, building a social media brand, and navigating modern motorsports as both an athlete and content creator.

Abbey shares how attending the Winternationals sparked her passion for drag racing, what it feels like to run a seven-second pass, and how racing in Australia’s sportsman classes shaped her competitive mindset.

But racing is only part of the story.

We also dive into:

How social media is changing motorsports

The reality of being a female drag racer

Sponsorship strategy in 2026

Building a brand through Built Different Marketing

What drivers get wrong when trying to land sponsors

And what it really takes to chase Top Fuel dreams

Whether you’re a drag racing fan, a car enthusiast, a content creator, or someone chasing a big goal — this conversation is packed with insight, motivation, and real behind-the-scenes perspective.

Check out the video and/or audio version of these interviews and more:

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thefansviewpod

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@thefansviewpodcast

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/thefansviewpodcast

Please show some support by following me on all platforms, drop a like, subscribe, and leave a comment. EVERY single person helps! Thanks so much for your support!!

https://www.linktr.ee/thefansview

#thefansviewpodcast #interview

On this episode of The Fan’s View Podcast, we sit down with New England independent wrestling standout Sara Jade to talk about the journey behind the name.

From her first steps into wrestling training to carving out her identity in one of the most passionate regional scenes in the country, Sara opens up about the grind, the self-doubt, the growth, and the mindset it takes to build momentum on the independent circuit.

We dive into:

Breaking into the New England wrestling scene

Finding confidence and developing the “Sara Jade” persona

The toughest moments of her career so far

Dream matches and long-term goals

What she wants her legacy to be

If you’re a fan of independent wrestling, women’s wrestling, or rising talent on the indies, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the names you need to know before the rest of the world catches up.

#IndependentWrestling #WomensWrestling #NewEnglandWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #TheFansView

New Zealand racing standout Madeline Stewart joins The Fan’s View Podcast to talk about her rise from karting in Wellington to competing in Porsche Carrera Cup North America and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

Madeline opens up about:

• Transitioning from karting to touring cars

• The intensity of Porsche one-make racing

• What makes Carrera Cup one of the most competitive series in motorsport

• Moving from New Zealand to the United States to chase her dream

• The mental shift from sprint racing to endurance racing

• Life inside the IMSA paddock

• What it really takes to survive in professional motorsports

From Super3 in Australia to Porsche Sprint Challenge, Carrera Cup North America, and now endurance racing in the Michelin Pilot Challenge, Madeline is building one of the most exciting young careers in sports car racing.

If you’re a fan of Porsche racing, IMSA, endurance racing, or rising international drivers, this episode is for you.

👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more motorsports interviews

🎙 New episodes of The Fan’s View Podcast weekly