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Cussin' & Discussin'

Cussin' & Discussin'

By: Mike Blankenship & Walter Dixon
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Welcome to Cussin’ & Discussin’ — the hardest-hitting, sharpest-tongued wrestling podcast in the game today!

Hosted by “The Doctor of Professional Wrestling” Mike Blankenship, Ph. D., a man with more degrees than a thermometer and takes hotter than a steel chair in July...

And “The Excellence of Elocution” Walter Dixon, the silver-tongued slayer with a mic game as smooth as a figure-four and just as deadly!

Every week, we’re diving head first into the heart of pro wrestling — from the grit and grind of local indy scenes in Eastern Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia, to the bright lights and big stages of the major promotions like WWE, AEW, NWA, and ROH.

We shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes, call out the backstage drama, and break down the action like only we can — with brains, passion, and just the right amount of chaos.

So whether you’re ringside, couch side, or stuck in traffic — buckle up. Because when we’re on the mic, it’s all cussin’, discussin’, and no punches pulled.

Combat Sports & Self-Defense Politics & Government Wrestling
Episodes
  • Receipt or Assault? Raja Jackson & Syko Stu | MIDNIGHT MADNESS IV RECAP - CUSSIN' & DISCUSSIN' - #63
    Sep 2 2025

    SCRIPTED VS. REAL VIOLENCE The incident between Raja Jackson and Syko Stu has reignited a fierce debate in the wrestling world: Where’s the line between performance and real aggression? Raja, an MMA fighter with no formal training in pro wrestling choreography, delivered a beating that’s got fans, promoters, and athletes asking—was it a justified receipt or a dangerous escalation?

    We break it down frame by frame, call out the real heat, and ask the hard questions about ethics, safety, and storytelling in combat sports.

    PLUS: Full coverage of FTC’s Midnight Madness IV from Ironton, Ohio—surprises, chaos, and the kind of Appalachian grit that defines the region. From Titan Troy’s controversial double win to Misery’s brutal Ironton Street Fight, this card was pure indie fire.

    Drop your take in the comments. Was Raja Jackson out of line—or just playing by a different set of rules?

    #ReceiptOrAssault #RajaJackson #SykoStu #CombatSportsEthics #WrestlingControversy #WrestlingBuzz #WrestlingUnscripted #CussinnDiscussin #MidnightMadnessIV #FailureToConform #AppalachianWrestling #IndieWrestling #WrestlingRecap #WrestlingNews #WrestlingTalk #WrestlingDrama #ShootOrReceipt

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    21 mins
  • Unpoppable, Unstoppable: Sarah Bubbles Reigns AOG Women’s Champ LIVE – Cussin’ & Discussin’ - #62
    Aug 21 2025

    💥 INTERVIEW WITH SARAH BUBBLES - THE UNPOPPABLE FORCE SPEAKS 💥

    She’s bubbly. She’s brutal. She’s the FTC “Art of Grappling” Women’s Champion—and she’s got something to say. In this exclusive sit-down, Sarah Bubbles opens up about her journey to the top, and the persona that made her unforgettable. From crowd flips to dream matches, rivalries to legacy—this is Sarah Bubbles like you’ve never seen her.

    🎟️ Catch her live at Midnight Madness IV — August 22 @ Drifter’s Bar, Ironton, OH

    💬 Drop your favorite Sarah Bubbles moment in the comments!

    #SarahBubbles #UnpoppableForce #FTCChampionship #MidnightMadnessIV #IndieWrestling #WomenOfWrestling #AppalachianStrongStyle #FailureToConform #WrestlingInterview #WrestlingPromo #AOGChampionship #WrestlingLegacy #WrestlingCulture #IrontonStreetFight #SuYung #ReneeMichelle #DaniMo #JillianHall #WrestlingCommunity #EPW

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Emily Rose Debuts on AEW Collision | A Rose by Any Other Name | Cussin’ & Discussin’ #61
    Aug 14 2025

    🌹 A Rose by Any Other Name: AEW Collision Course 🎙️ CUSSIN’ & DISCUSSIN’ – Episode #61 📅 August 13, 2025

    Welcome to a stacked episode that hits harder than a Rip City lariat. We sit down with Emily Rose just days after her AEW Collision debut at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, VA. From her first match at Johns Creek Elementary to locking up with Megan Bayne on national TV, Emily opens up about her journey, her creative vision, and what’s next.

    🔥 Emily Rose Interview Highlights: • What inspired her to step into the ring • Lessons from the indie scene • AEW backstage surprises • Facing Megan Bayne on national TV • Building her persona: babyface or heel? • Representation, goals, and dream matches • Will she return to AEW soon?

    🎥 Wrestling Meets Politics? We break down Nate Morris’s “Hard Times” Senate ad and its unexpected ripple through the wrestling community. Dusty would’ve had something to say—so we roll the tape.

    📊 ACW: The Guarantee – Official Results • Bruce Grey & Emily Rose score a tag team win • Nick Hamrick secures the coveted Guarantee Briefcase • Gen Z and Canaan Kristopher retain their titles • Rip City Shooters dominate Point Break

    📅 Upcoming Events: • FTC: Midnight Madness 4 – Aug 22, Drifter’s Bar, Ironton, OH • ACW: First Friday Fights – Sept 5, Ashland, KY • EPW: Ground Zero – Sept 27, Oliver Springs, TN • Toystock Convention – Oct 11, Charleston, WV

    🛍️ Shoutouts & Plugs: Time Warp Ashland • A Walk in Time • FTC’s Art of Grappling • Sheena Dixon Photography • Wrestling Society Network

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    #EmilyRose #AEWCollision #AEWDebut #CussinAndDiscussin #CowboyBobEllis #NickHamrick #ACWResults #AppalachianWrestling #IndieToAEW #WrestlingPodcast #WrestlingTribute #WrestlingPolitics #HardTimesAd #DustyRhodes #RipCityShooters #BruceGrey #BettyD #MeganBayne #FTC #EPWGroundZero #Toystock #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingCulture #WrestlingStorytelling #WrestlingFans #WrestlingMedia #ElevateProWrestling #WrestlingLegacy #WrestlingInterview #WrestlingJourney #WrestlingLife

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    1 hr and 39 mins
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