Best John Layfield Podcasts (2023)

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Rugby Wrap Up

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The Rugby Odds: RWC Drama/Subplots, NPC, NRL. George Hook, John Layfield, King Egbelu, Matt McCarthy 28:30

15h ago28:30

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PARIS, FRANCE - Round 3 of the Rugby World Cup is underway and The Rugby Odds is in the bottom of a every ruck. Our panel of WWE Hall of Famer-turned-rugby-ambassador, John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy engage each other in an entertaining 25 minutes that includes:Last Week's Record of 29-19…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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BONUS Episode: Special Guest Steve Keirn 1:28:02

26m ago1:28:02

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On this special BONUS episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome back wrestling legend Steve Keirn! Steve talks to the guys about his new book "Keirn Chronicles: Volume One" and why he thought it was time to start documenting his historic wrestling career. Learn more about your a…

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 366: Jade Cargill to WWE 48:04

17m ago48:04

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Lindsey Kelk returns from her brief COVID hiatus to join us on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! We talked a lot about Bryan Danielson last week, but what’s one more conversation? Does Lindsey believe that he’s on his way out to build houses for the needy or will he always have one foot in the business despite himself? And when there’s a wo…

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MLR Weekly: Dylan "The Butcher" Fawsitt NY/USA, Fixes for SaberCats, MLR College Stars In France 28:30

9h ago28:30

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BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Yes, the Rugby World Cup is in France - and the USA ain't in it. But no worries, MLR Weekly is here to sooth that angst. Americans are playing rugby; current and future MLR stars, even. One such player is Dylan "The Butcher" Fawsitt of Rugby New York and Team USA. He just played against Toulouse. We've also got Ed Tubridy & Co in…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Baron Von Raschke 1:35:46

5h ago1:35:46

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On this episode of Stories With Brisco And Bradshaw, our two hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome one of professional wrestling greatest legends, Baron Von Raschke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Tights and Fights

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CORRECTION 0:44

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If you're having any trouble downloading this weeks episode, delete the download and redownload it on your podcast app of choice. You may just need to restart the app if it's being stubborn, restart the app as well and the episode will come up. The episode is also available at Maximumfun.orgBy Maximum Fun

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 365: Bryan Danielson w/ Janet Varney 1:00:59

5d ago1:00:59

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If you want to hear another conversation with Janet Varney about wrestling, go to Maximumfun.org/join and become a MaxFun Member for as little as $5 a month. You’ll get to hear that and hundreds of other episodes from MaxFun shows as part of the Bonus Content feed! This week, we are joined by Janet Varney from the amazing MaxFun podcast The JV Club…

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MLR Weekly: MLR Chairman/S.D. Owner Ryan Patterson, Utah Fixes, RWC Stuff, MLR News, Rumors, Moves 28:30

7d ago28:30

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SAN DIEGO, CA - On shores of sunny Southern California, you'll find sand, surf and the San Diego Legion. You'll also find their passionate owner Ryan Patterson, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Major League Rugby. Mr. Patterson discusses a wide range of topics from the Rugby World Cup, to league salary caps, venues and interna…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Slick 1:37:57

7d ago1:37:57

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome manager extraordinaire Slick to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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The Rugby Odds: George Hook, WWE's JBL, Egbelu & McCarthy Sort Out Borthwick, Eddie Jones & Cheika 28:30

8d ago28:30

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TOWER OF LONDON – With Head Coach Steve Borthwick facing being disemboweled, burned at the stake and drawn & quartered, the destined-for-knighthood George Ford rallied Mother England With Head Coach Steve Borthwick facing being disemboweled, burned at the stake and drawn & quartered, the destined-for-knighthood George Ford rallied Mother England pa…

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 364: CM Punk fired + the Intercontinental Championship 1:04:08

12d ago1:04:08

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Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are ready to discuss another week in wrestling news both within and outside the ring. CM Punk has been fired from AEW. He was inarguably the promotions biggest star and the favorite of Tony Khan. Now that he’s no longer All Elite, should we expect him to wrestle somewhere else soon? And now AEW can focus on the important t…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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MLR WEEKLY: Rugby World Cup Special. All-Pundit MLR/RWC Dream Teams. Plus Dan Kriel of Seawolves. 28:30

14d ago28:30

28:30

NEW YORK, NY - With the Rugby World Cup here, MLR Weekly had to up its game. With that, we've convened a panel of Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning and host Matt McCarthy. Each pick their Major League Rugby-based teams of RWC players. They also name their captain, player to watch and best player... Dan Kriel of the…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Matt Morgan 1:30:12

14d ago1:30:12

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome "The Blueprint" former professional wrestler, now city commissioner Matt Morgan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Rugby Wrap Up

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The Rugby Odds: RWC Special with George Hook, John Layfield, Gift Egbelu, Matt McCarthy 28:30

15d ago28:30

28:30

PARIS, FRANCE - It's finally here. The NRL qualifiers... and that thing called the Rugby World Cup. This week's The Rugby Odds covers both - along with the NPC - but the focus is on the RWC. Irish Legend George Hook again joins WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt "Money" McCarthy. Included:-Argentina to beat England?…

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 363: All In + Terry Funk + Bray Wyatt 59:12

19d ago59:12

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Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are back– and just in time for the most attended wrestling show in history and all the fallout that came with it. All In was a big success from AEW according to most metrics. The stadium was full of fans ready to watch a series of well-received matches. It looks like Mercedes Mone’ is in the wings to make at least an appea…

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The Rugby Odds: Best/Worst RWC Coach, Island Nations, WWE's JBL, George Hook, King Egelu, McCarthy 28:35

21d ago28:35

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"The Rugby Odds is the only thing we agree on." -J Depp & A. HeardNEW YORK, NY – More great RWC coverage, including the Best/Worst Coach in the Rugby World Cup, the impact of Fiji and Samoa and winning picks from The Rugby Odds staff. WWE Hall of Famer turned Rugby Ambassador John Bradshaw Layfield Irish legend George Hook & King Gift Egbelul (Inve…

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MLR Weekly: USA/NY Phenom Kaleb Geiger, News, Rumors, Moves. Fitzpatrick, Ray & McCarthy 28:30

21d ago28:30

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SMALL TOWN, CO - with the Rugby World Cup looming, most eyes are on the international tournament. In the United States, that interest isn't as high as it should be because Team USA fell to qualify. That doesn't mean, however that rugby isn't going on in America. In fact, Team USA has been playing international test matches and has an upcoming match…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Brian Hebner 1:36:54

21d ago1:36:54

1:36:54

On this week's episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome a member of professional wrestling referee royalty, Brian Hebner! Brian shares hilarious stories from his time working with a who's who of wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 362: Gargano & Ciampa - DIY 45:28

26d ago45:28

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Danielle Radford and Hal Lublin are back after the Los Angeles Hurriquake to discuss a ton of wrestling! Have we seen the last of Edge? If so, does that mean the end of his career… or just the end of his time in WWE? No one seems to know– including Edge himself! Plus, Chad Gable just might be the one to take the Intercontinental Title off of Gunthe…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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The Rugby Odds: George Hook re Farrell Farce, Our Panel Gets Banned, NPC, TOP14, NRL, RWC Pool Odds 28:30

28d ago28:30

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - What s difference a day [in the bunker] makes! Or does it? This week's The Rugby odds deals with this World Rugby conundrum with the help of always-insightful rugby savant that is the venerable George Hook, and bumbling proficiency of WWE Hall-of-Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, and King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words). Also included…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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MLR Weekly: Major League Rugby Draft Recap, NOLA GM Ryan Fitzgerald, Rumors, Moves, Headlines 28:30

28d ago28:30

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - Now that the dust has settled on the MLR Draft, MRL Weekly gets down to the business of recapping it. To that end, Ryan "Fire & Brimstone" Fitzgerald, the transparent GM of the NOLA Gold, gives his thoughts on the Draft, and all things MLR... along with opinion on Scott Lawrence as USA Rugby Men's Head Coach. Also joining host Mat…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Pat Miletich 1:38:50

28d ago1:38:50

1:38:50

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our legends welcome UFC and MMA multiple time champion, legend Pat Miletich! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 361: Rerun - Rob Van Dam 1:12:03

1M ago1:12:03

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Lindsey Kelk and Julian Burrell join forces on a special episode of Tights and Fights! Shinsuke Nakamura is next in line for a shot at Seth Rollins’ World Heavyweight Championship. But is there something about this feud that just feels like it’s not clicking as a prospect? Plus: The team shares thoughts on Jimmy’s explanation for attacking his brot…

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The Rugby Odds: George Hook Slams Farrell/Sexton, WWE's JBL, King Egbelu, Matt McCarthy, Great Picks 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

NEW YORK, NY - After a 2-week vacation, The Rugby Odds returns in a big way. Legendary Irish rugby pundit George Hook joins WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu and Matt McCarthy for some spirited talk re:NEW YORK, NY - After a 2-week vacation, The Rugby Odds returns in a big way. Legendary Irish rugby pundit George Hook joins…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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MLR Weekly, Legend Danny Barrett, ATL to LA, Rumors, Draft, Opinions 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

NEW YORK, NY - After a fortnight holiday, we're back. And what better guest than Danny Barrett to have in our return?! The USA Rugby 7s & 15s star, recently of the Houston SaberCats, weighs in on much... as do Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News and John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning. From the MLR Draft to Rugby ATL's move to LA and all things USA Rugb…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - The Cuban Assassin 1:24:30

1M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome the Cuban Assassin, David Sierra to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 360: SummerSlam 2023 59:58

1M ago59:58

59:58

SummerSlaaaaam and the livin’s EZ on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! In one of the WWE’s longest PLE’s (industry term!) of the year, we had championships defended, briefcases abound and hugs exchanged. How weird is it to say that Ricochet had the best match of his WWE career with Logan Paul? And is Iyo Sky officially a made woman with the…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Curtis Hughes 1:43:44

1M ago1:43:44

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers welcome one of professional wrestlings most powerful bodyguards Curtis Hughes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 359: Vince McMahon indictment when? 54:08

2M ago54:08

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Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are finally back together on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! As if it were meant to be, there was massive news right before the episode began: Federal law enforcement executed a search warrant on Vince McMahon just last month. Between this and his back surgery it hopefully means he’ll stay away from wrestling for…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Val Venis 1:35:04

2M ago1:35:04

1:35:04

Hellloooo Ladiessss! On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Val Venis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Tights and Fights

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Rerun: John “Super Eyepatch Wolf” Walsh and The Undertaker 49:47

2M ago49:47

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This episode was originally published in 2019 This week, we’re happy to revisit one of our favorite episodes with John Walsh, the man behind the popular YouTube channel Super EyePatch Wolf. In addition to discussing anime and videogames, John has made several videos about wrestling, which makes him the perfect guest for us. Hear as Danielle, Lindse…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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The Rugby Odds: Eddie Jones' Lemmings, $mart Picks, Big Laughs. WWE’s JBL, King Egbelu & McCarthy 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

"The Rugby Odds is hot." -P HiltonNEW YORK, NY - The Eddie Jones worship continues for WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield and King Gift Egbelu, as Matt McCarthy likens them to lemmings off a cliff. Add in questions about the number of seats in Johannesburg and Melbourne, plus some great [lewd] NRL banter, and this week's The Rugby Odds is... …

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MLR Weekly: CEO/Commissioner Nic Benson re MLR Future, American Rugby, Needs. Plus Opinion & News 28:30

2M ago28:30

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - For fans, the Major League Rugby season is over. For those that work in the offices, running teams and the league, however, there is no rest for the weary. With that, MLR CEO/Commissioner Nic Benson took time out for MLR Weekly, and answered questions re his upbringing/background, RWC 2031, MLR Draft, Players Union, Expansion a…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Don Frye 1:43:18

2M ago1:43:18

1:43:18

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome MMA legend Don Frye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 358: Life After Vince (sort of) 49:01

2M ago49:01

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Dream the impossible dream of Vince no longer having any control of wrestling on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights. One year ago today the old man announced his retirement from WWE. It was a shocking day that had an immediate impact on the quality of WWE’s TV shows, ticket sales, employee morale and fan enthusiasm. And then Vince came back a…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Manny Fernandez 1:38:16

2M ago1:38:16

1:38:16

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome legendary wrestler "The Rain Bull" Manny Fernandez! Manny shares stories of his time working the territories and battles with a who's who in the ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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The Rugby Odds: Eddie Jones Debate, Bad Behavior, $$$ Smart Picks. WWE’s JBL, King Egbelu & McCarthy 28:25

2M ago28:25

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"Better than Prada." - Kin KardashienNEW YORK, NY - Fun and money-makers continue to intersect, as WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. Featured this week are slap-fights over Eddie Jones and JBL attacking…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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MLR Weekly: MLR Combine? MLR 7s? NY GM Steve Lewis, 7s News, Can-Ams. Bryan Ray, John Fitzpatrick 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

NEW YORK, NY - The Major League Rugby season may be over but MLR Weekly continues year round. With that, and the league anything but dormant, NY GM Steve Lewis, fresh off the combine in Utah, talks all things MLR and the 7s landscape. Also, John Fitzpatrick of Rugby Morning weighs in with news and Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News dives into the iss…

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 357: “Heels” Season 2 w/ Alexander Ludwig 42:20

2M ago42:20

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This interview was recorded on June 28th, prior to the announcement of the SAG strike. We’re happy to welcome Alexander Ludwig onto the latest episode of the Tights and Fights podcast! He plays Ace Spade for the Starz show “Heels.” It’s the story of two brothers working to gain national attention in a small Georgia wrestling promotion amid drama in…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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MLR Weekly: The MLR Championship - Exclusive Interviews & Footage From Rugby's Super Bowl! 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

CHICAGO, IL The sensational conclusion of Major League Rugby's sixth season was the stuff of Hollywood endings. It was replete with drama, big plays, heroic defense and an electric crowd in America's Rugby City. The epic between the star-studded San Diego Legion and no-name New England Free Jacks lived up to the billing, and, MLR Weekly was there f…

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The Rugby Odds: Bad Behavior, $smart Picks, Rugby Entertainment w/ WWE's JBL, King Egbelu & McCarthy 28:30

2M ago28:30

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NEW YORK, NY - Fun and money-makers continue to intersect, as WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. COVERED:MLR SpecialThe Rugby ChampionshipPacific 4NRLPremier 7sINCLUDED:-Great Rugby Picks-Laughs-Insight-…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Robert Fuller 2:00:13

2M ago2:00:13

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome the incredibly talented legend Robert Fuller! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco

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Tights and Fights

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Ep. 356: Money in the Bank 2023 w/ Mat Ricardo 40:52

3M ago40:52

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This week, our old pal Mat Ricardo joins us to discuss all things Money in the Bank on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Mat not only saw Saturday’s show like we all did… He was in the O2 Arena! And he even got to go backstage! He’ll tell us all about who was the most over, who got booed out of the building, whether anyone expected John Cen…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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The Rugby Odds: WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu, Matt "Money" McCarthy 28:30

3M ago28:30

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"This show makes me giggle." -Bill Bellchick NEW YORK, NY - The fun and money continue to intersect. WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. INCLUDED:Money-MakersSpecial MLR Shield Final insightThe Rugby Cham…

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MLR Weekly Final Special: N.E. Star Andrew Quattrin. News, Opinion with McCarthy, Ray & Fitzpatrick 28:30

3M ago28:30

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CHICAGO, IL – With the Major League Rugby Championship battle between the star-studded San Diego Legion and no-name New England Free Jacks just hours away, MLR Weekly has you covered. New England hooker Andrew Quattrin discusses his questionable NHL affiliations, being a Tier 2 golfer and facing the vaunted Legion in The Windy City.ALSO INCLUDED:-M…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Dory Funk Jr. 1:13:17

3M ago1:13:17

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On this week's episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome legend Dory Funk Jr.! Mr. Funk shares stories of his historic career, becoming an author, and training wrestlers in the fundamentals of this great sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tights and Fights

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Rerun: Jamie Loftus and the Big Show 48:57

3M ago48:57

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This episode was originally published in 2018. Jamie Loftus! She’s a comedian and the author of the book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs. You can hear such amazing thoughts from wrestling in 2018 including: -WWE introducing Evolution, pretending to solve a problem that they propagated. -Roman Reigns earning yet another title match against B…

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Rugby Wrap Up

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The Rugby Odds, WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield, Matt McCarthy, Gift Egbelu 28:31

3M ago28:31

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"John, Gift and Matt are The Kardashians of Rugby!"NEW YORK, NY - The fun and money continue to intersect. WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield, King Gift Egbelu (Inventor of Words) and Matt McCarthy entertain by making great picks and eye-opening claims, while sprinkling in insults. INCLUDED:Money-MakersSuper Rugby FinalMLR PlayoffsNRL Allianz…

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MLR Weekly: DC Owner Chris Dunlavey, NY's Brendon O'Connor, DC's Kurt Baker, News, Previews, Opinion 28:30

3M ago28:30

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NEW YORK, NY - What a postseason it's been so far! Both Major League Rugby Eliminator Round matches were thrillers, soaked in subplots. Indeed, our exclusives with D.C. Owner Chris Dunlavey, New York's star #7 Brendon O'Connor and Washington's Kurt Baker (former All Blacks 7s star) will leave some eyebrows raised!ALSO INCLUDED:-MLR headlines from R…

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Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw

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Special Guest - Dave Silva 1:33:27

3M ago1:33:27

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome show producer Dave Silva! Dave talks about getting into producing, working with Conrad Thompson, and what it's like being in so many car accidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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