The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner

68 - Johnny Rodz

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:48:18 PDT

Johnny Rodz, born on May 16, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, is a retired professional wrestler and esteemed trainer. Known as "The Unpredictable," Rodz made his mark in the 1960s and 1970s, primarily wrestling for the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), now WWE. Although he often played the role of a "jobber," putting over other talent, Rodz earned respect for his technical skill and in-ring psychology. After retiring from active competition, he became a legendary trainer, mentoring future stars like the Dudley Boyz and Tazz at his wrestling school, the World of Unpredictable Wrestling. In 1996, Johnny Rodz was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy in the wrestling industry.

67 - Sharmell

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:50:19 PDT

Launching herself into a successful career at a young age, Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman saw early success as a pageant queen when she won Miss Black America. Soon after she would rise even higher as a backup dancer for legendary musical acts like James Brown. After the world of pro wrestling caught her eye, Sharmell would join WCW's Nitro Girl dance troupe under the name Storm, before being trained as a wrestler herself. Her wrestling career would continue on as she took on opponents such as Tammy Lynn Sytch and Major Gunns (Tylene Buck). Her career would not be contained to inside the ropes as Sharmell would also valet the likes of Kwee Wee and Prince Iaukea before leaving the company for WWE and OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling). Sharmell would soon take her place on the throne of professional wrestling along with her husband Booker T in both WWE and TNA (Impact Wrestling), being involved in angles with greats such as Bobby Roode, Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle plus The Main Event Mafia.

66 - Anarchy Rulz 1999

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:15:07 PDT

On September 19th, 1999 ECW blew the hinges off of the doors at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Illinois! The match card showcased a truly refined pro wrestling product as Paul Heyman and ECW stood poised to enter the new millenium. With Tazz on the way out for WWE and Mike Awesome soon the follow for WCW, the company was on devloping into an all new identity with new up-and-comers and stalwart veterans alike. The match card included: Danny Doring and Roadkill w/Angelica vs Billy Wiles C.W. Anderson Lance Storm w/ Dawn Marie vs Jerry Lynn Jazz vs Tom Marquez w/ Simon Diamond Chris Chetti and Nova vs Simon Diamond and Tony DeVito Yoshihiro Taijiri vs Super Crazy vs Little Guido (Nunzio) w/ Sal E. Graziano Justin Credible w/ Jason Knight vs Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso Mike Awesome w/ Judge Jeff Jones vs Masato Tanaka vs Taz (c) for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship Tommy Dreamer and Raven (c) w/ Francine vs Rhyno vs Steve Corino w/ Jack Victory for the ECW World Tag Team Championship Rob Van Dam (c) w/ Bill Alfonso vs Balls Mahoney for the ECW World Television Championship

65 - The 69 Minute Eargasm Presents ECW Heat Wave 1998

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:00 PDT

On August 2nd, 1998 Extreme Championship Wrestling emanated from The Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio with Heat Wave '98! Paul Heyman and his pro wrestling promotion put on what would be one of their most memorable wrestling pay-per-views in their entire run. With Joey Styles and ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas on commentary, the event went as follows: The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten) vs The F.B.I. (Little Guido / Nunzio and Tracy Smothers) Justin Credible vs Jerry Lynn Lance Storm vs Chris Candido w/ Tammy Lynn Sytch New Jack vs Jack Victory Masato Tanaka vs Mike Awesome Rob Van Dam and Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso (c) vs Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki for the ECW World Tag Team Championship Taz (c) vs Bam Bam Bigelow for the FTW Championship Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman and Spike Dudley vs The Dudleys (Buh Bu Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Big Dick Dudley) w/ Joel Gertner and Sign Guy Dudley in a Street Fight

64 - Violent J

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:07 PDT

Violent J of Insane Clown Posse guests on this episode. Many would be surprised to learn that Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope's first stop on their entertainment journey was in the independent pro wrestling scene of Michigan alongside the likes of Rob Van Dam and Sabu. Which is why it was all the more fulfilling for ICP when, following the realease of ablums like Riddle Box and The Great Milenko, they were invited to perform on screen in both ECW and WWE (formerly WWF). After getting in substantial ring time with WWE, ICP made their way to WCW where they would wrestle alongside Raven and Vampiro on Monday Nitro and WCW Thunder. With a quick stop in TNA (now Impact Wrestling) along the way, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope still run their own professional wrestling promotion, JCW / Juggalo Championship Wrestling, at events like their blowout music festival The Gathering of the Juggalos.

63 - Dan St. Germain

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:33:32 PDT

From This is Not Happening on Comedy Central to being live on stage at The Funny Bone and all around the nation and even bringing Wrestle Roasts to life at Starrcast, standup comedian and writer Dan St. Germain is an expert on the intersection of comedy and pro wrestling. Dan discusses his love for wrestling, the main differences between WWE and AEW, what's missing from pro wrestling today, how his first gig as a wrestling commentator went and so much more!

62 - Diamond Dallas Page

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:16:04 PST

The mastermind behind DDPY and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page joins the show to discuss his new movie "High Heat". Costarring Don Johnson of "Miami Vice" and "Knives Out" fame as well as Olga Kurlyenko known for her role in "Black Widow", "High Heat" is an action-packed ride that sees DDP in the role of a mafia boss named Dom.

DDP also discusses getting his trepidatious first step into pro wrestling, and what ultimately got him hooked in the business.

61 - Willie Mack

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:06:51 PDT

Former NWA National Heavyweight Champion Willie Mack joins host Joel Gertner to discuss TNA / Impact Wrestling, Lucha Underground, WWE and more!

60 - Killer Kross

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:11:41 PDT

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, the Quintessential Studmuffin is joined by Killer Kross (FKA Karrion Kross). Listen in as Kross takes us through his journey into the pro wrestling world, rising through the indies, his time with Impact Wrestling, becoming NXT Champion, that crazy costume upon his jump to the main roster and so much more!

59 - Oliver Copp

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:17:09 PDT

Host Joel Gertner is joined by veteran German language wrestling and combat sports commentator Oliver Copp. Listen in as Oliver Copp takes Joel Gertner through his days hosting German content for WCW, working as Editor in Chief for WWE Magazine, the glory days of UFC, his current gig working for AEW Rampage and so much more!

58 - Francine pt 2

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:51:38 PDT

In part 2 of host Joel Gertner's interview with ECW Diva Francine, Francine talks about the final days and final night of ECW, working for WWE, her stint in TNA / Impact Wrestling and so much more!

57 - Francine pt 1

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:55:09 PDT

In part 1 of his interview with the Queen of Extreme Francine, Joel Gertner speaks with Francine about her early days as a wrestling fan, meeting Todd Gordon in the back of a pawn shop, coming face-to-face with Paul Heyman at her first ECW show, being chased after by WWE and so much more!

56 - Lance Storm pt 2

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:57:06 PDT

In part to of Joel Gertner's interview with Lance Storm, the current WWE producer discusses his slit from ECW, being that last man in the locker room the night of the final WCW Monday Nitro, coming into the fold of the WWE and so much more!

55 - Lance Storm pt 1

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:19:30 PST

In this episode Lance Storm talks with host Joel Gertner about his early days as a wrestling fan, beginning training to wrestle, dropping out of college to pursue his passion, Smokey Mountain Wrestling, ECW, WCW and more!

54 - Tony Garea

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:04:58 PST

Tony Garea is a pro wrestling legend both in and out of the ring. Born and raised in New Zealand, Tony Garea's career has taken him to world championship heights and a long illustrious career as a WWE / WWF road agent and producer.

53 - Kristian Harloff

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:57:20 PST

ECW's Joel Gertner is joined by host / commentator of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown Kristian Harloff. Listen in as Kristian Harloff discusses the genesis of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, The Schmoedown Spectacular VI, writing for WWE and so much more!

52 - Sarah Rowe

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:39:06 PST

Host Joel Gertner is joined by Sarah Logan / Sarah Rowe / Crazy Mary Dobson. Listen in on Sarah Logan's story about becoming a pro wrestler as a teen, going to Japan at a young age, meeting her husband, WWE's Erik of the Viking Raiders, working in WWE and so much more!

51 - D'Lo Brown

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:09:19 PST

Host Joel Gertner is joined by D'Lo Brown. Listen in as D'Lo Brown discusses his journey to become a pro wrestler, wrestling in Puerto Rico, Smokey Mountain Wresting as one of The Gangstas, being a founding member of The Nation of Domination in WWF / WWE, his tenure in TNA / Impact Wrestling and so much more!

50 - Bryan Clark

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:52:51 PDT

"Adam Bomb" and one half of KroniK, Bryan Clark joins The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner. Listen in as Bryan Clark talks about the pay he got as "Adam Bomb" in WWF / WWE, jumping to WCW, the differences between working for Vince McMahon vs Eric Bischoff, passing through Smoky Mountain Wrestling, forming KroniK and so much more!

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49 - Jimmy Rave

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:54:25 PDT

In this episode host Joel Gertner is joined by indipendent wrestling legend Jimmy Rave. Listen in as Jimmy Rave talks about getting hooked on wrestling with WrestleMania III, coming up through the ranks with Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) and CM Punk, getting his jaw broken by Samoa Joe, his Guitar Hero gimmick in TNA / Impact Wrestling and so much more!
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48 - Tony Nese

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:20:40 PDT

In this episode Joel Gertner is joined by former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Tony Nese. Listen as Tony Nese discusses his early days in the wrestling business, getting selected for the WWE Cruiserweight Classic, the trials and tribulations with 205 Live, becoming WWE Cruiserweight Champion and so much more!

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47 - 'Tyson Kidd' TJ Wilson pt 2

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:05:43 PDT

In this episode we hear part two of Joel Gertner's awesome interview with Tyson Kidd (AKA TJ Wilson).

In this half of the interview TJ Wilson talks about getting called up to the main roster of WWE, working on the newly launched ECW brand, his career ending injury, and so much more!

46 - 'Tyson Kidd' TJ Wilson pt 1

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 31 May 2021 06:34:43 PDT

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel is joined by former WWE Superstar and current WWE producer TJ Wilson (FKA Tyson Kidd)!

Listen in to part one of this fully in depth interview to hear TJ Wilson's story of growing up with Teddy Hart, growing up around the Hart Dungeon, getting pointers from Owen Hart, becoming a WWE developmental talent and so much more!

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45 - Jimmy Korderas

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 20 May 2021 11:13:27 PDT

On this episode Joel Gertner addresses the recent death of ECW original New Jack.

Then Joel is joined by former WWF/WWE referee Jimmy Korderas. Listen in as Jimmy Korderas tells us all about breaking into the wrestling business in Canada as a photographer, becoming a referee, the night Owen Hart died, the infamous incident between Kurt Angle and Daniel Puder, and so much more!

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44 - Big Vito

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 07 May 2021 13:01:40 PDT

On this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel is Joined by Big Vito LoGrasso (Skull Von Krush). Listen in as Vito talks about coming up through the USWA in Tennessee, working as an enhancement talent for WWF/WWE, gaining momentum in Japan and Puerto Rico, becoming a WCW World Tag Team Champion, ECW, wrestling in a dress and so much more!

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43 - D-Von Dudley

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:28:52 PDT

In this episode Joel Gertner is joined by WWE and Impact Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley. D-Von talks about his early days in pro wrestling and ECW, turning down an offer from WCW, the differences between the ECW, WWE and Impact locker rooms and so much more!

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42 - Jonny Candido

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:52:04 PDT

On this episode, Jonny Candido joins host Joel Gertner to talk about his book "Chris Candido: No Gimmicks Needed". Listen in as Jonny talks all about Chris Candido's journey through pro wrestling, antics involving Balls Mahoney and so much more!

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41 - Eric Young

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:12:47 PST

On this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel catches up with former WWE Superstar and former Impact World Champion Eric Young. Eric Young goes into great detail about coming up through the independent wrestling scene, the differences between the WWE and Impact/TNA locker rooms, where he thinks Impact Wrestling stands among the pro wrestling rankings today and so much more!

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40 - Ken Patera

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:58:09 PST

Joel Gertner and Grant Fletcher catch up after being on hiatus. Grant talks about his new book "It's Trivial: 1,000 Trivia Questions". Joel Gertner then interviews pro wrestling and powerlifting legend Ken Patera. PLUS Today in Pro Wrestling History with John Pantozzi!

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39 - Kamala Forever

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:12:43 PDT

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, we honor the life and career of the late James Harris AKA KAMALA.

Take a listen back to Joel Gertner's interview with Kamala from episode 9 of The Eargasm. It has been remastered with audio clips from throughout Kamala's career included for a brand new listening experience.

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38 - RJ City

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:44:37 PDT

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel is joined by actor, wrestler, comedian and YouTube personality RJ City. Listen in as RJ City discusses his early days as a small wrestling fan, his tenure as Gildar on "Splatalot!", his buddy David Arquette and so much more!

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37 - Shark Boy

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:34:22 PDT

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel Gertner and Grant Fletcher address the previous episode #37 that doesn't exist.

Then Joel descends into the shark cage to go one-on-one with Shark Boy! Listen in as Shark Boy details getting his start training under Les Thatcher, being featured on the MTV show "True Life" and getting his break in the professional wrestling business at the Brian Pillman Memorial Shows.

Shark Boy then gives details on his time in WCW, being brought in with the assistance of Chris Kanyon, training at the WCW Power Plant, and ultimately being released as one of "Kanyon's Cruiserweights".

Plus Shark Boy talks all about his time in TNA (now Impact Wrestling) and his time in the WWE developmental system, working dark matches before Smackdown!

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36 - Bertrand Hebert and Pat Laprade

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:21:46 PDT

In this episode Joel Gertner and Grant Fletcher talk about how difficult it can be to describe movies, fried chicken and how southerners pronounce French words.

Then Joel is joined by authors Bertrand Hebert and Pat Laprade to discuss their new book "The Eigth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant". Together they have also written "Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling" and "Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story" and separately they have written "Accepted: How the First Gay Superstar Changed WWE" and "Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling".

Listen in as the pair fills us in on their love of professional wrestling through fandom of André The Giant, Jacques Rougeau, Rick Martel, Mad Dog Vachon, and International Wrestling in Montreal, Canada. Bertrand Hebert gives the story of how he came to be a ghost writer for Pat Patterson. Pat Laprade tells us about how he came to write a book on women's wrestling through his involvement with Shimmer Wrestling.

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35 - Leva Bates

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 29 May 2020 14:36:33 PDT

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm Joel and Grant discuss the spicy chicken wing challenge Joel took on his YouTube channel, AEW Double or Nothing and the Stadium Stampede.

Then Leva Bates joins the conversation to talk about her early years as a fan of WWF (WWE) and WCW, hosting Nitro parties and her journey to become a pro wrestler herself under the tutelage of D-Von Dudley and Buh Buh Ray Dudley (Bully Ray). Her path would continue on through such great promotions as Shimmer Wrestling and Shine Wrestling and leaped forward with her time as Blue Pants in NXT.

From her fantastic cosplays to her current role as The Librarian in AEW, Leva Bates fills us in on so many great details from her ongoing walk of life as a professional wrestler.

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34 - Keith Elliot Greenberg

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:13:22 PDT

In this episode Joel and Grant discuss embarrassing things that happened to them in and around the wrestling world. In particular an event in which Grant accidentally bled on WWE Hall of Famer, Booker T.

Then Joel Gertner is joined by Keith Elliot Greenberg. Keith Elliot Greenberg wrote for WWF / WWE Magazine for over 20 years and has written numerous pop culture books about the likes of John Lennon and Madonna on top of co-writing the autobiographies of Ric Flair ("To Be the Man") and Superstar Billy Graham ("Tangled Ropes"). Listen in as Mr. Greenberg tells us all about his journey through the pro wrestling world, his time as a TV producer and so much more!

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33 - David Penzer

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 15 May 2020 07:19:12 PDT

This week Joel Gertner is joined by former WCW and current Impact Wrestling (TNA) ring announcer David Penzer. Listen in as David Penzer fills us in on his journey through the world of professional wrestling. From coming up in the Florida territories, to promoting his own pro wrestling shows, to making loops with the likes of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and Triple H. Penzer also states his feelings about Vince Russo both personal and professional.

But before that! Joel Gertner and Grant Fletcher discuss Joel's recent road trip to Pennsylvania and so much more. And don't forget Today in Pro Wrestling History with John Pantozzi.

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32 - Sunny Beach of the UWF

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Wed, 06 May 2020 08:29:17 PDT

Star of Herb Abrams UWF (Universal Wrestling Federation) and one half of the tag team Wet N' Wild joins The Quintessential Studmuffin Joel Gertner on this week's episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm Sunny Beach discusses coming up in the Florida territories alongside the likes of Andre the Giant, Chief Jay Strongbow and so many other legends of the wrestling business. Sunny also details his experience with Herb Abrams and gives an alternative take on the common perception to the eccentric UWF founder, as well as discusses why he decided to be interviewed by Dark Side of the Ring.

Sunny Beach goes into detail about his role in the very first WWF (WWE) movie "No Holds Barred" starring Hulk Hogan and Tiny Lister.

Plus Today in Pro Wrestling History by John Pantozzi, and Joel Gertner fills us in on a rib he once pulled on Paul Heyman.

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31 - Sabu with Super Genie

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:16:30 PDT

He's suicidal. Homicidal. GENOCIDAL!

On this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, the Quintessential Studmuffin welcomes Sabu and Super Genie to the show. Listen in as Sabu recounts the tail of training to become a professional wrestler under his uncle, The Original Sheik.

Breaking into the pro wrestling business alongside Rob Van Dam (RVD) through the Memphis territory (under Jerry Jarrett and Jerry 'The King' Lawler), finding his way to Japan to wrestle for FMW and ultimately making his mark in the United States with Paul Heyman in ECW.

Sabu then tells us of his journey through ECW where he would find himself in a tough bargaining position with Eric Bischoff, then through WWE where Sabu was at odds with his producer, Dean Malenko.

Now Sabu works the indies where possible and enjoys the occasional stop in Impact Wrestling (formerly TNA).

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30 - PCO pt 2

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:56:47 PDT

PCO returns! In a follow-up to last week's episode, the former Ring of Honor Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion makes his way back to The 69 Minute Eargasm to cover the second half of his career up until now.

Listen in as PCO leads off with his story of The Brawl for All (As recently depicted by Dark Side of the Ring on Vice), where he'll go into detail about his conversation with Road Warrior Hawk prior to his shoot fight with Dr. Death Steve Williams. Then PCO covers why he left WWE / WWF, his journey to WCW, a quick stop in ECW including a bout against Justin Credible. Then we follow PCO as he depicts his journey wrestling all over the world including Peurto Rico, Australia and the UK.

Finally the resurgence in PCO's career that we've all become so familiar with. From his Hannibal TV interview, to his match against Walter at WrestleMania 34 weekend, main-eventing for Major League Wrestling (MLW) and linking up with Villain Enterprises (Marty Scurll, Brodie Lee, and Flip Gordon) in ROH where he would realize his dream of becoming World Champion!

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29 - PCO

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:46:32 PDT

Hailing from Quebec, Canada, PCO is a true veteran of the professional wrestling world with a career spanning three decades. As his time in the pro wrestling world reaches its peak in Ring of Honor, we go back in time with PCO to the first half of his tenure in the ring, from Canada, to Puerto Rico, to Japan and eventually the WWF / WWE.

From working against the likes of Abdullah the Butcher under Carlos Colon to tagging with Jacques Rougeau as the Quebecers and eventually finding himself at odds with Shawn Michaels and The Kliq (Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman and company), the former ROH World Champion and Villain Enterprise member goes into a deep dive with Joel Gertner on the first half of his career.

In the near future, PCO will return to The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner to discuss The Brawl For All (recently featured on Dark Side of the Ring), ECW, WCW, his match with Walter at WrestleMania 34 weekend and so much more!

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28 - Rich Swann

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:00:00 PST

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel goes one-on-one with former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann. Listen in as Rich Swann gives details on being gripped by ECW and FMW. This passion would fuel his dreams and propel him to stardom in Evolve, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Chikara, Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), Dragon Gate, Major League Wrestling (MLW), WWE and Impact!

Breaking into the international stage alongside the likes of Luke Harper, Ricochet and Calisto, the superhuman Swann is poised to rip it up once again in his return to Impact once he heals from an injury.

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27 - 'Da Black Pope' Elijah Burke

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 22:00:00 PST

In this episode, host Joel Gertner talks with Elijah Burke (D'Angelo Dinero) about his life as an amateur boxer, corrections officer and eventually Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) standout. Listen in as Burke gives the details about being called to camp by Jim Cornette, training under Danny Davis with the likes of Christopher Daniels and so much more!

26 - Scotty Riggs

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 22:00:00 PST

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel talks with WCW / ECW alumn Scotty Riggs. Listen in as Mr. Riggs goes into detail about growing up as a wrestling fan, becoming WCW World Tag Team Champions with Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell as the American Males and leaving WCW for ECW. Plus hear personal anecdotes about training with Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) and William Regal and working against the likes of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and Brian Pillman. Then John Pantozzi fills us in with today's edition of Today in Pro Wrestling History. Support the show at patreon.com/69minuteeargasm

25 - K Trevor Wilson

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:00:00 PST

In this episode, Joel Gertner speaks with comedian K Trevor Wilson. Wilson goes into detail about how he became interested in entertainment, his love of pro wrestling and landing the role of Squirrely Dan on the hit TV series Letterkenny. Then RJ City fills us in with his hilarious take on how to run a pro wrestling show. We're also joined by John Pantozzi with Today in Pro Wrestling History. You can follow K Trevor Wilson on Twitter @KTrevorWilson: https://twitter.com/KTrevorWilson You can find RJ City's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/RJCityLovesYou To support the show visit patreon.com/69minuteeargasm

24 - Sonny Onoo

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 22:00:00 PST

On this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm, Joel Gertner talks with legendary WCW manager Sonny Onoo. Hear Mr. Onoo talk about meeting Eric Bischoff, serving as a translator for NJPW, the wrongful termination lawsuit that capped off his time with WCW and so much more!

23 - Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:30:00 PST

On this episode host, Joel Gertner delves into the life and times of Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese. Take a trip back through mid-1990s nostalgia as Duke talks about introducing himself to Vince McMahon, the brutal travel schedule of WWE, partying on the road and so much more!

22 - Mikey Whipwreck

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 22:00:00 PDT

He's an ECW original, a legend of the ring and a "grumpy" podcast personality. In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Mikey Whipwreck talks about his humble beginnings in the wrestling world, his meteoric rise to the top of the ECW roster, the list of elite wrestlers he's trained and so much more! Be sure to check out the Front Row Material podcast on the MLW Network with Mikey Whipwreck and Jerry Lynn. Follow Mikey Whipwreck on Twitter @mikeywhipwreck_ https://twitter.com/mikeywhipwreck_ Follow Joel Gertner @StudMuffinSays https://twitter.com/StudMuffinSays Follow Grant Fletcher @GrantLFletcher https://twitter.com/GrantLFletcher To support the show, check out our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/69minuteeargasm Be sure to subscribe, rate the show and leave us a review!

21 - Disco Inferno

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:00:00 PDT

He's a former WCW TV Champion AND WCW Cruiserweight Champion. He's a veteran of the Monday Night Wars and a podcasting hero. Glenn Gilbertti AKA Disco Inferno lays bare on this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner. Follow Disco Inferno on Twitter @TheRealDisco Follow Joel Gertner @StudMuffinSays Follow Grant Fletcher @GrantLFletcher

20 - Taylor Williamson

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 06:00:00 PDT

In this episode, host Joel Gertner talks with comedian Taylor Williamson about his lifelong love of pro wrestling, Starrcast, competing on America's Got Talent and much more! Follow Taylor Williamson on Twitter @TaylorComedy Follow Joel Gertner @StudMuffinSays Follow Grant Fletcher @GrantLFletcher Be sure to check out Taylor Williamsons' latest comedy special, "Please Like Me", on Spotify and Amazon Prime Video.

19 - Bill Apter

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:00:00 PDT

The incomparable Bill Apter talks with host, Joel Gertner, about his long, storied career covering pro wrestling. You can find his book, "Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken!" on Amazon. Ethan HD gives us a sure-fire method to make it in the pro wrestling business. Follow Joel Gertner on Twitter @StudMuffinSays Follow Grant Fletcher on Twitter @GrantLFletcher Bump music provided by cfmfreemusic.com

18 - Mark Madden

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:00:00 PDT

Joel Gertner is joined by WCW commentator and sports radio personality, Mark Madden. Listen as they discuss the NWO, the Monday Night War, AEW and so much more!

17 - Daniel Puder

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 31 May 2019 06:50:00 PDT

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, Joel recaps his weekend at Starrcast II and Grant and Joel discuss who won the Twitter bet. Then host Joel Gertner talks with WWE Tough Enough winner, Daniel Puder, about his non profit, My Life My Power, getting his start in MMA, just how he wound up on Tough Enough and much more! Follow Joel Gertner on Twitter @StudMuffinSays Follow Grant Fletcher @GrantLFletcher Follow Daniel Puder @Danielpuder

16 - 'Handsome' Dick Manitoba

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 16 May 2019 06:00:00 PDT

In this episode Joel Gertner and Grant Fletcher give an update on their Twitter bet and Joel reveals his full involvement with Starrcast II.

Then host Joel Gertner sits down face-to-face with 'Handsome' Dick Manitoba, lead singer of legendary punk rock band The Dictators. Gertner and Manitoba discuss a career in punk rock, Manitoba's bar in New York and the trials and tribulations that go along with it... Oh yeah, and they also talk about wrestling!

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15 - John Arezzi

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Wed, 08 May 2019 06:35:43 PDT

In this episode, Joel Gertner talks about his involvement with Starrcast II, recaps his visit to the 2019 Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion and talks about his Twitter bet with Grant.

Then Joel speaks with Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio host, John Arezzi, about Vince Russo, his upcoming podcast, his upcoming book and much more!

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14 - Buggsy McGraw

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:30:00 PDT

A mainstay of the territory days, Buggsy McGraw, comes on The 69 Minute Eargasm this week to talk with host Joel Gertner about his new book BRUTE POWER, working with Bruno Sammartino in Madison Square Garden, riots, bar fights and so much more!

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13 - Stevie Ray

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 05:30:00 PDT

Host Joel Gertner chops it up with future WWE Hall-of-Famer and one half of Harlem Heat, Stevie Ray.

Stevie goes into great detail about the wrestling business both past and present, his favorite conspiracy theories and much much more!

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12 - Christopher Khayman Lee and Shane Taylor

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:00:00 PDT

The red power ranger of Power Rangers in Space, Christopher Khayman Lee, drops by the show to recount saving Power Rangers from cancellation, his new comic book that can be found at westcoastcomics.net and to lay down a little Power Rangers trivia knowledge.

Then ‘Notorious' Shane Taylor discusses growing up in the dangerous streets of East Cleveland, his goals in Ring of Honor… and to try beating Christopher Khayman Lee's Power Rangers trivia score.

Shane Taylor's theme music is called "Different" and is by Monteasy. You can find it on Spotify here.

11 - Priscilla Kelly and Darby Allin AND Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:29:32 PST

This very special Valentine's Day edition of The 69 Minute Eargasm is the biggest episode yet as we hear from two of wrestling's most sensational couples!

First Joel Gertner talks with two of the hottest stars on the independent scene today in Priscilla Kelly and Darby Allin. Kelly and Allin hold nothing back as they give their take on "the rules" of the squared circle, the differences between TV, film and wrestling and how to mix it up when competing in different types of venues.

Then our main event features Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes as they discuss RVD's new documentary "Headstrong", WOW (Women of Wrestling) and much, much more!

10 - Amish Roadkill and "Dangerous" Danny Davis

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:53:45 PST

In this episode Amish Roadkill discusses his journey through the House of Hardcore under Taz, the final days of ECW, his time in WWE developmental and the injury that ended his in-ring career.

Then "Dangerous" Danny Davis chats with host, Joel Gertner, about coming up with the WWF/E as a member of the ring crew, pulling double duty as a referee and Mr. X and his evolution into a heel referee and wrestler.

09 - Marty 'The Moth' Martinez and Kamala

eargasmhosts@gmail.com (Joel Gertner) — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:21:47 PST

Marty 'The Moth' Martinez of Lucha Underground joins host Joel Gertner to talk about his passions both in and out of the wrestling ring.

Joel then talks with the spear-wielding Kamala about his days in Mid-South Wrestling, taking bookings under Dusty Rhodes, working on top with Hulk Hogan and much more!