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This week, the boys welcome comedian Erik Barnes (Ranker.com, Afterbuzz TV) to the show to look back on the storied career of the charismatic master of the DDT, WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts! Joey, Nick and Erik show Stephen a retrospective of Jake’s career highs in the ring, as well as his masterful promos, his infamous lows outside of the squared circle, his quest towards redemption and his ultimate induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. Also, everyone talks about snakes/snakebites and then Erik challenges Stephen’s “Who cares?” argument which leads to some rather heated discussion all around. Plus, Stephen tries to get everyone to love comedian Josh Ruben and his Snapchat account. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn m

In this special bonus content piece, You Should Love Wrestling unearths a lost, totally real treasure referenced in this week’s episode with guest Gene Augusto (Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, CBS Diversity Showcase) for the very first time: an intense reading of Margaret Wise Brown’s ‘Goodnight Moon’ read by “Macho Man” Randy Savage. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentine’s Day is here and love is in the air, so this week the boys welcome their good friend Gene Augusto (Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, CBS Diversity Showcase) back to the show to explore one of wrestling’s greatest love stories: the romance of “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth! Known to be a tumultuous relationship both on-screen and off, Gene walks Joey, Nick and Stephen through a career-spanning retrospective in an attempt to showcase the very best and sometimes worst bits featuring these two legends. Also, other names inevitably come up along the way like Hulk Hogan, Sensational Sherri, The Ultimate Warrior, Lex Luger, Ric Flair and whoever the “MAGA Powers” are. Plus, things get heated when Joey and Stephen argue for nearly 20 minutes about what they think constitutes marketing and media. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrest

This week, the boys welcome pro wrestler Derek Smith, better known as Cereal Man (former DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight champion, Hoodslam, Freakshow Wrestling) to the show to talk all about an insane mostly pre-taped 2009 match between Mecha Mummy and Japanese wrestling legend Minoru Suzuki. Then, everyone also watches a brief clip of Cereal Man himself in action. Also, Nick and Joey try to help Stephen remember “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, but he can’t, so they just talk about another VERY real pro wrestler named Jimmy “The Jaundice Kid” instead. Plus, Stephen tries to get everyone to like computer app “Flux”, which of course Nick hates and then an argument ensues. #SABUteur For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad cho

It’s the final installment of RUMBLE WEEK! The fans have been suggesting it for a while now, so in this episode, Stephen joined Nick and Joey at their apartment along with a number of previous YSLW guests and friends of the show to watch the 2017 Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Stephen mainly worked on his laptop for the entire show up until the actual Rumble match, which everyone mainly loved until the very last entrant. Plus, everyone talks about what this event means for future storylines building up into WrestleMania 33, as well as how previous threads were brought back into the fold and teased or wrapped up. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Rumble Week continues, we thought it’d be appropriate to bring you the grandaddy of ‘em all: REQUESTLEMANIA! In the third installment of this continuing fan request series (in which Nick declares Stephen to have a streak of “0-2” so far), the boys first watch a recent bout that pitted Cedric Alexander against the “Golden Star” Kota Ibushi from WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic. Also, Joey stresses the significance of Triple H raising Alexander’s hand after the match, while also voicing his displeasure for Drew Gulak’s entrance robe. Then, the discussion gets heavy after watching the sobering ESPN documentary “Von Erich's - Wrestling The Curse”, which leads to the uncovering of additional, very unknown Von Erichs. Finally, the boys watch Santino Marella’s pre-Cyber Sunday 2008 heel promo, which leads Stephen to go off the deep end after “jaundice” victim “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan appears. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLW

There’s no stopping Rumble Week now, and today the boys welcome comedian and world’s biggest Fastball fan Chet Wild (Laughs on Fox, Unpopular Opinion Podcast) to the show to talk all about the WWE Championship title match between Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle from WrestleMania XIX. Chet comes in hot right off the bat, wanting to get to the bottom of the psychology behind Stephen’s hatred for wrestling. Then, after watching Lesnar nearly break his neck due to the infamous botched Shooting Star Press, everyone watches a CZW clip in which The Osirian Portal “hypnotizes” their opponents. Also, Nick, Joey and Chet talk about their love of hugs and the SNL end credits theme song. Plus, Stephen tries to get everyone to love Tim Ferriss’s book “Tools of Titans”. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See aca

Rumble Week rolls on, and in this episode the boys welcome Nick Mundy (Screen Junkies, Conan, Adam Ruins Everything) to the show to talk all about the 2015 bout at WWE Elimination Chamber between the NXT Champion at the time Kevin Owens and the US Champion John Cena, particularly the shocking ending that ensued. Also, Mundy elaborates on being BFFs with the Rock, working for Chris Jericho, sings the praises of Bobby Roode’s “Glorious” theme song and declares that Stephen is definitely a secret wrestling fan no matter what he says to the contrary. Then, Joey and Nick question if they’re doing the show right and if their quest will ever truly be worth it. Plus, Stephen tries to get everyone to love his method of easing into sleep by thinking of it as a “shutdown sequence”. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@

Rumble week continues and in this episode and the boys welcome Asterios Kokkinos (“Toys "4" Cheap: The Magic of Toys Will Shut Up Your Child”, Screen Junkies) to the show to talk all about some of wrestling’s greatest promos! Stephen gets a crash course in the art of cutting a good promo by watching classics from Randy Savage and The Ultimate Warrior, while also getting a glimpse of newer standouts from the Miz, Mark Henry and more. Then, Joey and Nick talk about the current state of promos in WWE, while Asterios also gives everyone a lot to think about. Plus, Stephen accidentally starts an anti-vaxxer discussion when he tries to get everyone to like flu shots, a thing that Nick 100% doesn’t believe in. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati

Rumble Week continues, and Justin Donaldson (UPROXX, Tournament of Nerds at UCB) is back for a Part 2 to elaborate on yesterday’s episode, this time discussing the actual WWF Championship match at Survivor Series 1997 between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart that ended in the “Montreal Screwjob”. Along with Joey and Nick, Justin tries to stress Bret Hart’s character strengths to Stephen, particularly the integrity he always strived for and, for the most part, maintained throughout his career. Plus, everyone takes a look at Bret Hart’s return to the WWE and whether or not his 2010 reconciliation with Shawn Michaels live on Raw seems genuine to both parties. Also, passionate thoughts on Brian Pillman, the Owen Hart tragedy, Vince McMahon, WCW, WWE’s rewriting of history, “Wrestling With Daddy” and much, much more! For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestlin

It’s day two of Rumble Week and in this episode, the boys welcome back friend of the show Justin Donaldson (UPROXX, Tournament of Nerds at UCB) to dissect the fascinating documentary “Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows”, a film that chronicles Bret Hart’s last year in the WWF, all culminating with the infamous “Montreal Screwjob” at Survivor Series 1997. Also, Joey, Nick and Justin try to explain the Hart Dungeon and traditional, old school-style training to Stephen, which he finds to be absurd because of the real injuries trainees would sustain. Plus, everyone gushes about how groundbreaking it was to see unfiltered backstage moments revealed in 1998 and also whether or not they empathize with Bret or Vince McMahon given the complicated situation. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.

To celebrate the Royal Rumble and kick off YSLW’s Rumble Week, the boys welcome Maddox (The Best Page in The Universe, New York Times Bestseller “The Alphabet of Manliness”) to the show to talk about Randy Savage vs Ultimate Warrior in a 1989 Title-For-Title match at The Boston Garden, which also features an absurd amount of flexing by Rick Rude. Also, everyone watches the 2014 Monster’s Ball match from TNA between Bram and Abyss, followed by an impromptu viewing of the bonafide classic clip that saw Big Boss Man crash Big Show’s father’s funeral. Plus, Maddox suggests Nick start a Catholic school inspired podcast called “Premium Piety”, while Joey drops some knowledge about WWF’s deals with Madison Square Garden in the 80s. Then, Stephen tries to get everyone to like Google’s PhotoScan AND announces his engagement to (maybe) Criss Angel. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.fac

In this episode, the boys welcome Aaron Moles (WWE Swerved, Channel 101, Our RoboCop Remake) to the show to talk all about the recently resurrected feud between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar by taking a look back at their disappointing bout at WrestleMania XX in 2004 and then comparing it to their shocking yet surprisingly logical Survivor Series 2016 rematch. Joey, Nick and Aaron also try their very best to fill in the 12-year gap for Stephen, dissecting the vastly different trajectories both mens’ careers took on between 2004 and 2016. Then, everyone looks to the future including the possibility of a third match, what the revived feud means for both Superstars’ immediate careers and how it will and/or should affect their lasting legacies. Plus, Stephen tries to convince everyone to love the Dash Wallet. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Emai

This week, the boys welcome Danielle Radford (Tights and Fights Podcast, Maximum Fun) to the show to discuss the ultimate underdog Daniel Bryan’s journey to winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXX. First, everyone discusses his against-all-odds win over WWE COO Triple H to qualify him for competing in the main event later that night. Then, Joey, Nick and Danielle try to convey the weight of Bryan’s title win in the main event against Randy Orton and Batista, and the catharsis that came with such a gargantuan win on the grandest stage of them all. Plus, a lot of Bryan’s past is filled in, the word “gimmick” is thrown around a lot as is the song “Monster”, and Stephen tries to get everyone to love sending postcards. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/priva

The merciful end of 2016 is finally here, and while the world has seen its share of ups and downs, Joey, Nick and Stephen want to forget about all the bad, focus on only the good times and revisit the VERY BEST of You Should Love Wrestling 2016! The boys take a look back at the show’s first year, highlighting all of the incredible guests, unforgettable AND forgettable matches, recurring characters, moments of breakthrough, triumphs, frustrations, occasional bad movies, a surprisingly long conversation about rechargeable batteries that’s STILL going on and much, much more. Find out if Stephen loves wrestling yet and hear what 2017 will have in store! For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

In this very special Christmas miracle episode, Stephen ends up tracking down “Santa’s Slay” writer & director and former Brett Ratner protégé David Steiman (Red Dragon, Rush Hour 2) on Twitter, and swiftly invites him onto the show to a record a follow-up to the last edition of YSLW (featuring now yet AGAIN returning four time guest Joan Ford) to talk all about about the holiday horror cult classic he helped create. David offers up details about his initial pitch, set stories, editing woes, early casting possibilities, how B-Movie legend Roger Corman almost got involved. Plus, how WWE/WCW’s Bill Goldberg came to be cast. And, David answers everyone’s questions from the last episode while also discussing his own relationship with wrestling, and how his Jewish heritage influenced the movie. Then, everyone pitches on-screen deaths for a sequel that they definitely hope happens. Also, Nick and Joey bring up asswiping again. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShoul

The holidays are just around the corner, and this week the boys welcome back friend and guest Joan Ford (Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - Los Angeles, Cracked.com, “Killing It: The Action Girl’s Guide to Saving the World”) for a record third time to talk all about the 2005 movie Santa's Slay starring Bill Goldberg! Also, Nick reveals that he's never heard of the "pinching" tradition on St. Patrick's Day, a revelation that completely blindsides Stephen. Plus, everyone talks about the movie's strange relationship with Judaism, as well as the concept of brown toilet paper, wiping, and Joey's new proposed parody "Grandma Got Run Over By a Car". For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

In a special career retrospective episode, the boys welcome Jason Wayne Christian (Angie Tribeca, You’re The Worst) back to the show to discuss the legacy of Big Van Vader, who recently announced that he has health issues. From his days in WCW and WWE to his legendary run in Japan, Joey, Nick and Jason try to clue Stephen in as to what made the super heavyweight such an international star while and why he remains such a respected name in the business - both inside and outside of the squared circle. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the inaugural edition of YSLW Pro -the all new real wrestling promotion presented by Joey Clift, Nick Gligor & Stephen Perlstein of You Should Love Wrestling- emanating live from the Pack Theater in Los Angeles! In this exciting show, White Oak Jr. takes on Percy the Prowler to determine who will be the first ever wrestler to hold the YSLW Pro World Championship title belt! But that’s not all: audience member and previous YSLW guest Josh Lassman also challenges the winner of that bout as an audience member and Percy’s manager Jumanji shocks the world! Plus, The Rock shows up! Featuring ring announcer Cameron Rice and referee Robert Chan. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

This week, the boys welcome Jacquis Neal (Mess Hall Night @ UCB, Dramedy) to the show to revisit the huge WWF title match between Triple H and The Rock from Backlash 2000, which also saw Stone Cold Steve Austin return to a deafening pop. Then, Nick and Joey show Stephen Chris Jericho’s classic and highly regarded 1999 WWE debut on Monday Night Raw. Also, everyone discusses the origins of the “Stone Cold” moniker and how Austin landed on it, while offering up a number of alternate nicknames for him as well. Plus, Stephen tries to get everyone to love youth mentoring. For full show notes, including links to watch matches, go to BoardwalkAudio.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling Follow us on Twitter @YSLWpodcast Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouShouldLoveWrestling/ Email us at YouShouldLoveWrestling@Gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices