Former creative writer for NXT and all-around wrestling scholar Rob Naylor joins us for a look at 1986 in the world of wrestling.

Hulkamania runs wild, NWA has a banner year, UWF has a flash of greatness, GLOW premieres, World of Sport fades, and everybody raps, even Verne Gagne.

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[Photographer Zia Hiltey joins us again for a review of her favorite photos and the stories behind them, featuring Orange Cassidy, Will Ospreay, The Sandman, Kimber Lee and more. Plus, we present poetry based on the images from random poets, and child art expert Nolie reviews Zia's work.

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[We review two nights of WrestleMania with an all-star panel of guests talking Bianca Belair vs Sasha Banks, Edge vs Daniel Bryan vs Roman Reigns, Bad Bunny, Hulk Hogan, Rhea Ripley & more!Produced by Isaiah McBethTheme song by Steve DeSienaFollow on Instagram @wrestlingclubwfmu]

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[We preview WrestleMania through the lens of filmmaker Werner Herzog, who is apparently super into WrestleMania. We’re joined by Wrestling Club member LaToya Ferguson and GQ writer Gabriella Paiella who gives us some insight into the Herzog thing, before we run down all 40 WrestleMania matches this weekend.Werner Herzog Cannot Stop Talking About WrestlemaniaProduced by Isaiah McBethTheme song by Steve DeSienaFollow on Instagram @wrestlingclubwfmu]

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[Rachel Millman joins us for a range of topics including Peacock editing WWE, Hulk Hogan Dolezaling, Jessica Walter, GLOW nazi Matilda the Hun, and “Pie,” the Rock’s problematic collaboration with Slick Rick. Plus, our inaugural “Light Side of the Ring” features Rhino talking about his passion, lawn maintenance. Produced by Isaiah McBethTheme song by Steve DeSiena

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[We welcome Podcast: The Ride’s Mike Carlson & Jason Sheridan to the show to chat about wrestling’s theme park moments. From Undertaker: No Mercy at Universal Studios to Thunder In Paradise. Plus, a look at the cretins at WWF New York in Times Square with DJ Scribble circa 2000. With WrestleMania talk and Orange Cassidy’s new Pixies theme and more.Theme song by Steve DeSiena

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[Bobb Bruno of Best Coast joins us for a Big Show & Tell to talk about Lanny Poffo’s life at home, Savio Vega as TNT, The Flame, Maki Itoh’s Mountain Dew obsession and much more!Theme song by Steve DeSiena

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[We have a post-match interview Edith Surreal (aka Still Life with Apricots and Pears) about her abstract persona and the beginning of a new chapter. Plus Colette Arrand calls in to chat deathmatches and the Itoh Respect Army invades the USA.Theme song by Steve DeSiena

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https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/101988

[Brett walks us through the history of WWE and SNL crossovers, from the notable to the obscure. We discuss Andy Kaufman getting voted off the show, Hulk Hogan & Mr. T on SNL hours before WrestleMania I, The Rock’s star-making hosting gig, MacGruber killing R-Truth, Dick Ebersol, Chris Farley, Billy Crystal, Mick Foley, Triple H, The Big Show, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Jim Breuer and much more.Theme song by Steve DeSiena

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[Ep. 26: “Slam Jams Vol. 2” with Emilio Sparks & Vin Forte

This week, musician and producer Emilio Sparks and Wrestling Club alumni Vin Forte join Darren & Brett for a discussion ranging from new WWE Champion The Miz to to Paul Wight to Marty Jannetty. Then, we jump into the Slam Jams again with a look at the good and (mostly) bad of rapping wrestlers including PG-13, Hulk Hogan and Enzo Amore. Theme song by Steve DeSiena

Produced by Isaiah McBeth]

https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/101598