Episodes

  • Wrestling & Hip-Hop: Art of the Sample (ft./BDaMan, Mason Xross, & King Dari)

    Wrestling & Hip-Hop: Art of the Sample (ft./BDaMan, Mason Xross, & King Dari)
    Mar 12 2025
    Where do we draw the line between respectful homage and egregious ripoff? Are imitators "stealing" material, or did the work never truly belong to anyone? From superkicks to sampled beats, we get into all that and more.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • TNA Genesis 2025 Review

    TNA Genesis 2025 Review
    Feb 1 2025
    Joe Hendry's big moment, Josh Alexander quits*, "SHE'S A RACIST" and more: it's TNA Genesis 2025!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Myth of the It Factor: The Undertaker

    Myth of the It Factor: The Undertaker
    Jan 11 2025

    "Once in a Generation Performer."


    "Phenom."


    "The Conscience of the WWE."


    We discuss the mystique of the Undertaker, how it was developed, and how much credit Mark Calaway deserves as the man behind the legend.

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    52 mins
  • Locker Room Etiquette (w/Panda MoanYum)

    Locker Room Etiquette (w/Panda MoanYum)
    Nov 24 2024
    Panda MoanYum returns to UWP to discuss locker room etiquette! Is there redemption for wrestlers who get blackballed for backstage heat? How do wrestlers respect traditions while still evolving the culture? What are key aspects of a healthy locker room climate? We get into all that and more in this episode!

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    50 mins
  • Cheap Heat Spotlight: Eric Bischoff

    Cheap Heat Spotlight: Eric Bischoff
    Oct 23 2024
    WE'RE BACK... but are we better than ever? You decide as UWP returns with Cheap Heat Spotlight: a discussion of the people and trends that rely on low-hanging fruit in the wrestling business. This edition's spotlight shines on Eric Bischoff. We discuss his career, his impact on the business and fandom, and how he went from a powerful exec running the most successful wrestling show on TV to a trollbait podcaster who plays into the fandom's worst impulses.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Wrestling & Hip-Hop

    Wrestling & Hip-Hop
    Jun 27 2024

    Rappers BDaMan & Mason Xross come through to discuss the generations-spanning relationship between wrestling and hip-hop. Gimmicks, music, fashion, beef and so much more, this episode covers a lot of ground.


    Check out the "Let It Bang," a remix of the Bang Bang Gang's theme from Mason Xross, BDaMan and King Dari! https://youtu.be/17Qv2jFLBhI?si=ua5oSsYsPyzxnQD4

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Travel (w/Eric "The World Walker")

    Travel (w/Eric "The World Walker")
    Jun 15 2024
    As the only wrestler to work on all seven continents, Eric "The World" Walker is uniquely qualified to talk about travel in the wrestling business. Advice, road stories, the pros & cons of performing for a variety of crowds, and so much more, this episode covers a lot of ground.

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    47 mins
  • State of Kayfabe BONUS

    State of Kayfabe BONUS
    Apr 16 2024
    Bonus episode! After finishing the kayfabe episode, Dave Houston & I talk more about fan-made kayfabe, conspiracy theories, toxic rumors and more. PLUS: a special announcement about the future of UWP!

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    23 mins