00:00 – 02:15 | Opening Banter & The Saudi Takeover

Anthony and Joe open the show discussing Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in sports and entertainment, poking fun at recent high-profile purchases and the ethics of “selling out.”

02:15 – 03:45 | Call-In Chaos & The Return of the Soup Hotline

Reminiscing about the old call-in number, random callers, and plans to bring back live audience interaction.

03:45 – 06:00 | Comedy, Contracts, and the Price of Fame

A sharp, funny discussion about comedians like Bill Burr and Kevin Hart taking big-money Saudi gigs, and the moral gymnastics of the entertainment industry.

06:00 – 08:55 | Bill Burr, Anthony Cumia, and the Ethics of Friendship

A deep dive into the Bill Burr/Anthony Cumia drama, cancel culture, and the shifting lines of loyalty and morality in comedy and wrestling.

08:55 – 15:00 | John Cena’s Retirement: Hype, Ticket Prices, and WWE’s Strategy

Breaking down the upcoming John Cena retirement event, wild ticket prices, and WWE’s marketing moves. Includes a hilarious riff on what $11,500 gets you at a wrestling show.

15:00 – 22:00 | Dave & Buster’s, Human Crane Games, and Arcade Hustles

Anthony shares a story about dominating arcade games, winning prizes, and the weird world of human crane machines.

22:00 – 27:00 | TNA, Kurt Angle, and Wrestling’s Wildest Years

A nostalgic and irreverent look at TNA’s “Beautiful People” era, Kurt Angle’s drug-fueled run, and the tragic history of wrestling’s biggest stars.

27:00 – 33:00 | Generational Grief, Social Media, and Wrestling Tragedies

Reflecting on how wrestling fans process loss, the impact of social media, and the generational divide in mourning wrestling legends.

33:00 – 40:00 | Andrade’s Return, Rumors, and Wrestling’s Drug Culture

A candid discussion about Andrade’s WWE release, wellness policy violations, and the ongoing issues of drugs in wrestling.

40:00 – 50:00 | WWE’s Global Expansion, Crown Jewel, and Branding Oddities

Riffing on WWE’s international branding, the oddity of “Crown Jewel” in Australia, and the future of global wrestling events.

50:00 – 1:10:00 | Reality TV, Coaching Drama, and the Next Generation

A lively debate about WWE’s reality shows, coaching changes, and which legends should be mentoring the next crop of wrestling talent.

1:10:00 – 1:30:00 | Lacey Evans, Copyright Crusades, and Wrestling’s Internet Age

Wrapping up with a wild segment on Lacey Evans’ DMCA takedowns, the challenges of erasing your past online, and the absurdity of wrestling’s digital drama.

1:30:00 – End | Listener Shoutouts & Plugs

Listener shoutouts, plugs for Frank & Gus, and a reminder to check out Spitball Media and the Wrestling Soup Patreon!

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