Tough Talk with A.J. Kirsch

Cue up WWE Tough Enough on Peacock and watch episode 1 of season 5 with A.J. as he shares his insights, thoughts, behind-the-scenes stories, and a whole lot of cringe as the episode plays out. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Tough Enough co-executive producer and WWE production guru Doug LeBow returns to discuss the final few episodes of the show, the live finale before Raw, how he knew Andy was going to win, and more. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Doug LeBow, WWE production guru of over 14 years (1992 - 2006) and Tough Enough's co-executive producer, dissects his early education in pro wrestling, what brought him to Tough Enough, how he acted as WWE's eyes and ears during the show, and a ton more. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Tough Enough story producer Tim Davis joins Tough Talk this week to discuss what a story producer does on a reality show, how his wrestling background won him over with the cast and crew, moving on to WWE Legends House and Lucha Underground, and a ton more. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Former independent pro wrestler and my close friend Jon Orton shares his experience watching the show from the point of view as a former wrestler, as my friend, and more. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Trainer Bill DeMott discusses how he became involved, the strings being pulled, his arrival to and departure from NXT, life outside of wrestling, and a ton more. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Ryan Howe discusses dealing with the unfortunate "Skidmarks" nickname, getting roughed up by Booker T, winning a promo battle to save himself, and a ton more. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Jeremiah Riggs, who made it all the way to the final three with almost zero pro wrestling experience, pulls no punches about his time on Tough Enough. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Tough Enough contestant Eric Watts relives the good, the bad, the ugly, and how it affected him then and now. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!

Meg Barry helped cast Tough Enough, Real Housewives, Top Chef, Big Brother, Project: Runway, and dozens of other massive reality shows. She breaks down the casting process from her perspective, helping the TE cast as the show was filming, and what casting producers are looking for when scouting prospects. Follow her casting IG @MegBarryCasting for all of her reality show casting calls. Follow @TheToughTalkPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Go to www.Patreon.com/AJKirsch to get early and ad-free episodes, full-length bonus episodes, and more!