Best Scen Podcasts (2024)

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Tagging The Jewels 2:21:31

3h ago2:21:31

2:21:31

Predictions, Banter, and Beverages! That is what you can expect on this week's Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast! Mark "The Mark" takes the time to catchup on some shows he has not watched in a while, while Sir Michael Jenks continue to build on other projects. The guys are taking this week to recap WWE, AEW, and predict what they think will happen du…

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San Diego Seafood’s Past and Future: A Dive Into Local Fishing with Chris Rov Costa and Theresa Talley 1:08:32

3h ago1:08:32

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#354 San Diego is the city tuna built, and two local experts—photographer Chris Rov Costa and coastal specialist Theresa Talley—are shining a light on its storied fishing past and sustainable future in their new book, San Diego Seafood: Then and Now. The book, still in its IndieGoGo phase of life after being fully produced, captures San Diego’s tra…

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Ask The Marketing Crushers 3:12:01

4d ago3:12:01

3:12:01

The guys are back with one of their favorite shows, Ask Can Crushers!! The questions are sent in by the amazing Can Crushers Nation and Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" will take the time to answer and give you their opinions during this episode. The show goes a bit longer than usual, because the guys deep dive into all the questions which seem …

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Behind the Tap Truck: Corbin O'Reilly on Beards, Brews, and Building a Mobile Bar and BBQ Empire 58:54

6d ago58:54

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#353 If you’ve ever been to a San Diego event, chances are you’ve run into Corbin O’Reilly, the bearded dynamo behind Tap Truck. Rocking his signature work onesie, Corbin brings serious vibes to every scene he graces—whether he's pouring craft brews from his retrofitted truck or dancing in the corner with effortless cool. Corbin is the guy you want…

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Can Crushers "Hard" Opinions On Pro Wrestling 2:33:50

11d ago2:33:50

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Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" are back for another week of pro wrestling talk!! The guys dive into AEW's recent WrestleDream ppv and the rest of the week in pro wrestling after catching up on their "busy" week of dealing with life's struggles. Next week the guys invite you to send questions in for Ask Can Crushers. Any question from any era o…

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How Dang Brother Pizza Turns Fire Trucks into Pizza Hotspots 55:04

13d ago55:04

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#352 Dang Brother Pizza isn’t just a food truck—it’s a spectacle with pizzaiolos slinging top-tier pies from vintage fire trucks. Over a decade ago, San Diegan Kevin Spenla stumbled upon a vintage fire truck on eBay, built it into a pizza oven with zero experience, and launched the business at a bike race, feeding 20,000 cyclists in his first week.…

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Wrestling With A Dream .... & Muppets! 2:11:07

22d ago2:11:07

2:11:07

A busy show with a PLE review of WWE's Bad Blood and predictions for AEW's WrestleDrea! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" are back for another show that will cover everything from wine tastings to the Muppets, oh and pro wrestling! Strap in and grab a beverage, it's a crazy ride! WWE Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Col…

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Travis Swikard: On French cuisine, returning to his hometown, and opening Callie 45:08

20d ago45:08

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#351 This week on Happy Half Hour, we return to a past conversation with special guest, Chef Travis Swikard. Travis opened one of the city’s most anticipated restaurants, Callie, in the East Village. After working in New York City with acclaimed French chef Daniel Boulud for over a decade, Swikard set out to get back to local, fresh ingredients and…

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Band Aids Don't Fix Bullet Holes, Now We Have Bad Blood 2:03:48

29d ago2:03:48

2:03:48

There is no Bad Blood between Sir Michael Jenks or Mark "The Mark" after a few week hiatus! The guys are back to discuss this week of pro wrestling; the good, the bad, and the ugly! After catching up and doing their due diligence the these two dive into predictions for WWE's Bad Blood PLE. WWE Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How Kitchens for Good Tackles Food Waste and Empowers Student Chefs 1:10:49

27d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

#350 In this week’s Happy Half Hour, Amanda Palomino, a Chopped winner and Hell’s Kitchen alum, tells us about the mission of Kitchens for Good, a nonprofit that not only combats food waste but also provides culinary training for San Diego residents facing barriers to employment. Palomino shares how every part of food has value, as seen in the prep…

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Eric Greenspan: On Michelin-Star Kitchens, Food Network, and Reinventing American Cheese 50:41

1M ago50:41

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#349 It’s Del Mar Wine + Food Festival week. On this episode, we talk about the news of Mister A’s massive new $15 million project coming to San Diego, the expansion of favorite SD husband-and-wife bakers Le Parfait Paris, our “burger of the year” Rosemarie’s getting a second location… and we revisit a favorite interview with SoCal’s star chef, Eri…

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How The Mental Bar Became Encanto’s Third Place 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

#348 This week on Happy Half Hour, Tommy and Daneyel Walker of The Mental Bar serve more than just coffee—they tell us about the cultural haven they built in Encanto. Their hallmark is comfort food and signature drinks like "Sexual Chocolate," a cold brew mixed with strawberry lemonade, and other drinks with adaptogens. When floods devastated the a…

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Wrestling.. It Is What It Is! 2:02:27

2M ago2:02:27

2:02:27

After an unscheduled week off, the guys are back to discuss some controversial moments in pro wrestling. What did Sir Michael Jenks and Mark "The Mark" think about AEW's All Out? Who do they feel will step up in the WWE? All this and more on this week's episode on Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast! Get your questions in for next week's Ask Can Crusher…

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The Story Behind San Diego’s Most Legendary Cocktail 44:13

2M ago44:13

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#347 In this week’s episode, we dive into the history of San Diego’s iconic Bali Hai, a restaurant that’s been a cornerstone of San Diego’s tiki culture for 70 years. Our guests are the Baumanns, the family who’s been running the show since the beginning, pouring more Mai Tais than anyone in town—and making sure you don’t have more than two in one …

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All In For A Bash 1:59:05

2M ago1:59:05

1:59:05

Another week, another PPV to cover and predict for the Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast! Sir Michael Jenks and Mark "The Mark" pay their respects as the wrestling world lost another legend in Sid Vicious. What were their thoughts on AEW's All In event in Wembley Stadium? What are the guys expecting from WWE's Berlin event? And who just had a death ma…

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The Royal Family of San Diego Taco Shops: A Deep Dive with Jorge Farfan of Lolita’s 37:52

2M ago37:52

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#346 This week, the HHH crew revisits a favorite episode with Lolita's Mexican Food, an iconic family-owned business celebrating 34 years in the burrito biz. Jorge Farfan shares the story behind the beloved chain, the evolution of their authentic recipes (Cali burrito, anyone?), and the challenges of running a multi-location restaurant. Farfan reve…

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Generic Synopsis Predictions For All In 1:26:26

2M ago1:26:26

1:26:26

The guys do a quick recap of the week in wrestling after touching on some hot topics, before making their predictions for All In. After losing another legend in the wrestling world, the guys touch on an anniversary, as well. WWE Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling Brand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use promo…

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Cracking the Code of Picky Eaters: San Diego-based Hidden Foods is Revolutionizing Family Mealtime 51:18

2M ago51:18

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#345 This week’s Happy Half Hour dives into the challenges of parenting picky eaters with special guest Kendra Vallone Matthews, founder of Hidden Foods Co. Kendra shares her journey from golf pro to hidden food expert, revealing how her frustration with her child’s picky eating led her to create a line of nutrient-packed foods that taste great and…

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Original Tribal Crushers 1:56:49

3M ago1:56:49

1:56:49

Another week in the books for the Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast, as Mark "The Mark" & Sir Michael Jenks dive into some hot topics (like extremely hot) around the world or pro wrestling. The guys also discuss their thoughts on this week's shows and Mark thinks one match should have been saved for a major ppv. There is also a big announcement hidden…

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This San Diego Non-Profit Focuses on Cooking Stoves, the Number One Killer in the World (Seriously) 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

#344 Our guest on this week’s podcast is Bill Toone, the founder of ECOLIFE Conservation and a celebrated conservationist. Our chat is filled with emotional highs and lows, as Toone reflects on the milestones that defined his fascinating career and the seemingly coincidental moments that led him to found ECOLIFE, an organization that prioritizes im…

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Can Crushers Spotlight: The Return of Billie The Kiid 1:12:16

3M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight Mark "The Mark" welcomes back past guest Billie The Kiid!! Billie is excited to be back on the show to chat about a few big accomplishments he has achieved since being on the show in December. Mark continues to poke the bear, as they discuss The Coda Brand... most importantly Malik Mayfield. Looking ahead to 20…

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Slamming into the Summer 2:12:03

3M ago2:12:03

2:12:03

The guys are back together after vacations and a little R & R!!! Sir Michael Jenks takes the time to brush of some of the sand he brought back from the beach to fill us in on all his whereabouts, while Mark "The Mark" is still trying to build a dynasty with no help whatsoever! After the guys settle down, they dive into recapping a stacked SummerSla…

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How Sam The Cooking Guy Won the Internet 38:55

3M ago38:55

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#343 Sam the Cooking Guy is our guest on this week’s Happy Half Hour. The YouTube star, cookbook author, and local restaurateur is sitting pretty at 3.7 million YouTube followers and just opened his latest restaurant, called Basta, in Little Italy (He’s also got Not Not Tacos, Samburgers, Graze, and Coo Coo’s Nest). In classic Sam style, the food f…

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Final(ly) Crush(ing) SummerSlam Predictions 1:28:00

3M ago1:28:00

1:28:00

Just like the territory days, two wrestling podcasts come together for a giant prediction show!! Mark "The Mark" welcomes back Ryan Mosley, host of The Final Count Podcast, to catch up on some of their favorite things in wrestling right now and make predictions for the WWE's hottest ticket of the summer, SummerSlam! With Sir Michael Jenks on vacati…

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Stella Jeans’ Secret Sauce is its Milk 42:43

3M ago42:43

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#342 We’ve never met anyone who felt merely “so-so” about local craft scoop shop Stella Jean’s and its mostly salty other half, Pop Pie Co., so Troy and I decided to have its founders and owners, Steven Torres and chef Gan Suebsarakham onto the podcast to find out what makes their treats so special (spoiler alert: in part, it's the dairy). Pop Pie …

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "The Manager of Champions" Johnny Badger 1:23:05

3M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

What happens when you are a degenerate gambler? In the case of the "Sin City Supernova" Johnny Badger, you become "The Manager of Champions!" Johnny and Mark "The Mark" click right out of the gate with their love for some of the most brutal matches from Jim Crockett Promotions in the '80s. After these two settled down, we learn how Johnny transitio…

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Organic Food Pioneer Ran Every Day for Six Years…Twice 34:32

3M ago34:32

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#341 We can’t get enough good produce here at San Diego Magazine. That’s why we brought on to Happy Half Hour Jimbo, himself, of Jimbo’s Naturally, the natural foods grocer that is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Jim “Jimbo” Someck is not only a real, actual person (many fans of the chain have wondered over the years), but a native New Yorker who…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "The Show" CJ Evans 1:45:48

3M ago1:45:48

1:45:48

Heading back to North Carolina for another "Infamous" Can Crushers Wrestling Spotlight with our guest "Mr. Main Event & The Show" CJ Evans! Before talking wrestling, CJ discusses the benefits of yoga with Mark and they both hope to get some help from DDP in the future. As the podcast moves forward, we find out where Evans discovered his love for th…

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San Diego’s Soul Food Lumpia Truck Was Inspired by Cooking in the Panamanian Jungle 56:07

3M ago56:07

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#340 This week’s Happy Half Hour features mother-and-son duo Lia and Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia. Their come-up story is a fascinating blend of family tradition, cultural preservation, and innovative culinary fusion that began long before the Hunters’ foray into food competition TV. Spencer learned how to roll the thumb-thin Filipino fried and s…

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Can Crushers Special: Best & Worst Themes 1:02:42

4M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

After waiting over a decade, the guys are taking a week off of the "normal" show to play video games all weekend! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" already have logged numerous hours with their dynasty teams, but they did not forget about the Can Crushers Nation! This week's show these two knuckleheads will discuss what are some of their favorite…

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Can Crushers Podcast Special with the guys from WUPASS! 47:28

4M ago47:28

47:28

This week Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast presents a special episode, as Mark "The Mark" welcomes Zack & Christian from the upcoming wrestling film, WUPASS! Mark's goal is to get a role in the film, but the guys from WUPASS seem to have all the roles filled from pro wrestlers from every era. Find out who has committed to the film, what the concept o…

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Free Beer, Football, & Wrestling 2:17:58

4M ago2:17:58

2:17:58

It's like the guys have won the Money In The Bank with everything going their way in the next week! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" are excited to get the show started to give you their thoughts on a few hot topics in the wrestling world, before discussing WWE's latest PLE and the crazy week of AEW. Did pillars get shifted in both companies? Wh…

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The Little Lion’s Chef Learned Everything from Her Grandparents at The Belgian Lion 54:36

4M ago54:36

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#339 If your time spent in OB and Point Loma spans decades, not just years, you likely know all about the Coulon family, proprietors of the well-loved but now-shuttered Belgian Lion. And there’s a good chance that you also know about their granddaughters, Anne-Marie, Jacqueline, and Dominique, who own Point Loma’s The Little Lion, now entering its …

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "The Queen of Chaos" Aryn Eris 1:07:43

4M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

This week's Spotlight gets a little "chaotic" as Mark welcomes his guest from the great state of Texas, "The Queen of Chaos" Aryn Eris! We find out who Aryn looked up to when she was just a princess watching wrestling with her family to now calling out an AEW star for a dream match. Sit back and give this a listen, because rumors may or may not be …

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Cashing In On The Forbidden Door 2:36:39

4M ago2:36:39

2:36:39

With an action packed week of pro wrestling and major news outside of the wrestling world, Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" are pretty much not bombing this episode of Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast! The guys have a full slate of recapping AEW's Forbidden Door and predicting WWE's Money In The Bank. The show always takes a few twists and turns, …

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Martin Short is the Current Mayor of This Food-and-Drink-Obsessed San Diego County Town 46:53

4M ago46:53

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Martin Short is the Current Mayor of This Food-and-Drink-Obsessed San Diego County Town by San Diego MagazineBy San Diego Magazine

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Can Crushers Spotlight with CC Young 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight Mark "The Mark" welcomes an AEW Super Fan turned pro wrestler... CC Young! Find out who CC hung out with during her AEW experience and now wants a match with her... hint Mark called her high school basketball games. Young is looking to become INFAMOUS in the wrestling world and she has the backup, if needed. Th…

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The Learning Can Crushers 2:43:56

4M ago2:43:56

2:43:56

Hi Guys!! Welcome back to another episode of Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast where Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" recap, predict, and ramble about all things wrestling. In 20 short days the guys will be in all their glory, but until then what were their thoughts on the week of pro wrestling and how did Mark enjoy his trip to Buffalo for AEW. Wi…

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Meet the Man Responsible for Light Beer's Craft Comeback 52:12

4M ago52:12

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This week, Troy and Jackie are joined by Doug Haster, master brewer at Mission Valley’s Puesto Cervecería. Hasker goes way back with beer in this town–he moved to San Diego in 1998 to head brewing at Gordon Biersch’s then-Mission Valley location and stayed until Biersch sold its operations to Puesto in 2019. Not ready to hang up his skates, he stuc…

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Enough With The Questions 3:04:58

4M ago3:04:58

3:04:58

It's back!! One of Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark"s favorite episodes... Ask Can Crushers!! Over the last few week's the guys have collected questions submitted by Can Crushers Nation to answer on air. These two knuckleheads do a "quick" recap of Clash at the Castle and this week in WWE & AEW before diving into the amazing, thought provoking qu…

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Javier Plascencia Talks Michelin Stars and the Caesar Salad's 100th Anniversary 1:04:13

4M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

We’ve got a Happy Half Hour double-header today: chef Michael Vaughn, who is coming up on his first year at the helm of La Jolla’s iconic Marine Room, and also Baja-based superstar Javier Plascencia, whose under-a-200-year-old-oak tree restaurant Animalón just got a Michelin Star. Both chat philosophy, process, and their cooking histories, and as a…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with Bam Bam Baker 1:04:16

5M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark "The Mark" is graced by the presence of Bam Bam Baker! This episode does not go well for Mark, as Baker just teaches him life lessons to be a better human. B3 shares stories about Tracy Smothers, growing up in a wrestling family, and what his greatest achievement has been thus far in his career... along w…

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Deep-Fried Delights at the San Diego County Fair 34:10

4M ago34:10

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For podcasts like Happy Half Hour, events like the fair are basically our Christmas. Yeah, we love the rides, the activations, the camaraderie, the merriment. But to be totally honest, we’re here for the food. Dip us in corn batter and fry us. Dust some powdered sugar on our heads. Load us up with fatty, drippy, sloppy, sweet and salty goods. This …

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Suite Life In A Castle 2:03:29

5M ago2:03:29

2:03:29

It's time for another Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast, as the guys discuss the happenings of AEW and WWE prior to making predictions for Clash at the Castle later today! Will Sir Michael Jenks regain the 6-Pack Championship or will Mark "The Mark" live the suite life for another month? ⁠WWE Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling Brand⁠⁠…

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San Diego Mag's Chef of the Year + His Truffle Hunter 1:22:10

5M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

Truffles are food gold, one of the world’s most famous ingredients. Musky, lovely, funky, delicious, expensive, and fickle as hell. Why do some of them taste like cardboard? Did you know you can grow very good ones in the U.S., but that it might take over a decade to yield your first “crop”? On this episode, we pay a visit to San Diego Magazine’s 2…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "The All Mighty EMT" Erza Menagerie Tinker 1:06:22

5M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

This week's Can Crushers Spotlight is ALL MIGHTY!! Joining Mark "The Mark" this week is "The All Mighty EMT" Erza Menagerie Tinker to discuss how EMT discovered their love for pro wrestling at a SmackDown taping. EMT and Mark discuss how wrestling is like theatre, plans EMT has to make a change in pro wrestling for all indie workers, and so much mo…

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Unprepared Chaos 2:18:30

5M ago2:18:30

2:18:30

Just when you think the universe is giving you an off week to rest and recover, Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast brings the chaos from the wrestling world and their personal lives! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" take the high ground when talking about a few crazy stories and ideas for the next few weeks. Don't forget to get your questions in for…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "Mr. 325" DL Hartley Part 2 1:58:07

5M ago1:58:07

1:58:07

Can Crushers Nation... He's BAAAACKKK!! It is time to welcome back to the show "The BIG BIO" "Mr. 325 From The 325" DL Hartley for a much anticipated Part 2. Mark "The Mark" touches base on a few follow-up questions from Part 1 in February and then these two get right back into their shenanigans. This podcast is filled with a roller coaster of emot…

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San Diego’s King of Produce 1:23:55

5M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

He got fired. He sold fruit out of a postal truck. He slept near the citrus. Then he and his family became the backbone of the restaurant culture in San Diego. The wild, never-give-up story of Bob Harrington, his brothers, and Specialty Produce.By San Diego Magazine

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Time Off To Get Fancy After Pure Anarchy 2:43:22

5M ago2:43:22

2:43:22

The guys have a whole lot to talk about after a holiday weekend of pro wrestling PPVs from WWE and AEW! Find out what surprise of the week had them flabbergasted and what spots they questioned if the talent was going to live to tell the stories. Who will end up with the 6 Pack Championship, will Sir Michael Jenks continue his dominate run with the …

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