The Hive (Sports, Pop Culture and Gaming)

In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ reviews AEW World’s End and all the fallout from AEW Dynamite: New Year’s Smash, breaking down the biggest stories kicking off the year for All Elite Wrestling.

Then it’s over to WWE as he covers the excellent first 3-hour SmackDown of the year, before switching gears to the gridiron to give his picks for the final week of the NFL regular season as playoff spots hang in the balance.

In the final episode of The Swarm for the year, JPJ previews AEW Worlds End, breaking down the full card, the biggest matches to watch, and what stories could shape the close of AEW’s year. He then reflects on the year that was, looking back at the biggest moments in wrestling, sports, and on the show itself — plus some thoughts on what’s ahead in 2026.

In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ takes a deep dive into John Cena’s final match and everything that went down at last weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event. From there, he reviews AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash, checks in on the latest from the Continental Classic, and highlights the standout moments across the card. To close the show, JPJ switches gears to the gridiron and breaks down this weekend’s NFL slate, with the season heading into its critical final stretch.

It’s a special holiday edition of The Buzz as The Hive Crew comes together to send a Happy Holidays message to the Hive community! 🎄🐝

Featuring messages from @jamieappsmedia, @JoshRobinson_00, @JPJLovesGaming, @_ophelia_payne, @StuartYeah, and @JoseOnTheAir, this episode is all about gratitude, laughs, and celebrating another big year with the Hive.

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In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ dives into the latest news from MLB Free Agency, including his ongoing disappointment with the Boston Red Sox and their lack of urgency this offseason.

He then breaks down the buzz surrounding John Cena’s final match, discusses the rest of the Saturday Night’s Main Event card, and reviews this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

To close out the show, JPJ previews and makes his picks for this weekend’s pivotal Week 15 slate in the NFL.

Sydney singer-songwriter Jules joins Jamie Apps on The Buzz to celebrate the release of her new holiday EP It’s Coming On Christmas — a beautifully warm and reflective project that embraces the softer, nostalgic side of the season.Jules shares why she’s drawn to the tender, sometimes melancholy feel of classic Christmas music, how the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s Christmas Time Is Here continues to influence her, and the family traditions that define her festive season — including choosing a new ornament every year, glazing the Christmas ham, and crafting elaborate desserts like yule logs with Frangelico cream.Thoughtful, cozy, and full of heart, this episode offers a charming look at an artist capturing the quieter side of the holidays.

In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ reviews last weekend’s WWE Survivor Series War Games PLE, breaking down the biggest moments and surprises from Chicago. He then dives into the finals of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Tournament and the latest from the Continental Classic, offering thoughts on the standout performers and tournament direction.From there, JPJ gives an update on the developing storylines in MLB Free Agency before running through the full NFL Week 14 schedule, a pivotal week with major playoff implications.

In this festive episode of The Buzz, Jamie Apps sits down with San Francisco–based singer-songwriter and longtime music educator Anna Karney (@Karneyband), celebrating the release of her joyful new holiday single Bring In The Holidays.

Anna shares the story behind the track, her favourite Christmas songs, the life-changing moment she received her first guitar, and nostalgic holiday movies like Elf, The Grinch, and the classic Peanuts Christmas Special.

She also opens up about her work as a passionate music educator, discussing why creativity and songwriting matter so deeply to young people, and how music connects culture, identity, and generations.

In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ breaks down all the fallout from AEW Full Gear, sharing his thoughts on the biggest matches and moments. He then looks ahead to this weekend’s Survivor Series, giving his early expectations heading into War Games season.

From there, JPJ shifts to the world of sports — diving into the early buzz surrounding MLB free agency before running through his picks and predictions for Week 13 of the NFL slate.

Jamie sits down with podcaster, writer, and sports fanatic Pluggo for a Thanksgiving-flavoured episode packed with wrestling talk, holiday chaos, and plenty of laughs.A lifelong Chicago Cubs diehard and unapologetic CM Punk loyalist, Pluggo relives the magic of seeing John Cena’s Royal Rumble return live, breaks down the balancing act of co-hosting Between Two Beards and For Exposure, and celebrates the booming rise of indie wrestling.He also pulls back the curtain on his Thanksgiving traditions — from turkey prep to mac & cheese secrets — and even shares his legendary stuffing recipe (yes, the one with sausage and cheese). Add in Christmas movies, wild kitchen energy, and sports fandom joy, and you’ve got Pluggo at his funniest and most heartfelt.