Best Mike Marotta Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 142: Warriors Heart - Mike Marotta 1:06:44

16d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

This week, Chris sat down with Warriors Heart, Executive Director - Virginia, Mike Marotta. Mike is a prior Air Force C5 loadmaster and 17-year San Antonio police officer. Mike didn't like the man he became and left the career earlier than expected. On the other side of his career, Mike started giving back to the first responder professions - first…

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The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1 1:16:14

33m ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 1! Brian has combed through the archives of SUAW to bring you some of his favorite moments from the past two and a half years. * The infamous Crash Holly story, as told to Brian Last * Ken Patera remembers Gorilla Monsoon * Sheldon Goldberg’s Yul Brynne…

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Episode 145: Gratitude | Ironman | Community - Solo Episode 21:39

1h ago21:39

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This week, Chris reflected on his first birthday after the death of his oldest daughter Danielle. The weekend could have been a real struggle, but surrounded by family, friends, and the Ironman 70.3 community, it was a positive memory. Listen into his takeaways and ask yourself how this applies to your life. Organizational Spotlight Warriors Heart …

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Episode 138: BJ Colangelo Returns 1:23:47

38m ago1:23:47

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #138 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, film critic and dedicated wrestling lover BJ Colangelo makes her return to the show! Join BJ and Brian for a conversation on film, and yeah, a bunch of wrestling stuff too, of course! We get into BJ’s ’90s fandom, women’s wrestling, Attitude …

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Episode 144: MovementRX with Dr. Theresa Larson 57:40

5h ago57:40

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This week, Chris connected with USMC veteran and MovementRX founder, Dr. Theresa Larson. Dr. T specializes in helping leaders and organizations perform at their highest potential. Well being is more than exercise. It involves mind, body, and spirit. Dr. T and her husband, Per have trained major corporations, the US military, and the first responder…

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Episode 137: Justin Race 1:04:52

1d ago1:04:52

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #137 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Can you imagine being the son of Harley Race? Well, Justin Race doesn’t have to imagine it–he lived it! And he’s here to talk about it with Brian this week. From going on the road with the traveling NWA World champion, to breaking him up during serious …

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Episode 143: Leader | Educator - Chris Cowan 58:58

2d ago58:58

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This week, Chris sat down with retired South Carolina police chief and international educator Chris Cowan. Chris was a police officer for over three decades and has served in a variety of roles in higher learning. His current efforts involves being the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program at the Joseph…

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IIW - Episode 75 - Anthony Giacchino 48:17

2d ago48:17

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This week I interview the great Anthony Giacchino! Anthony is an Oscar® & Emmy® award winning filmmaker living in Brooklyn, NY. His film, COLETTE, won Best Documentary Short Subject at the 2021 Academy Awards. We have a wonderful discussion on why and how Italian-American film makers can reshape America's perception of the Italian community. He is …

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Episode 136: Dan Farren 1:26:28

9d ago1:26:28

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #136 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by promoter and longtime fan of professional wrestling and all things pop culture, Dan Farren! Dan has been a fan of the business and a denizen of the California/lucha libre wrestling scene for over 50 years, and has a wealth …

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Episode 135: Joe Marotta 1:37:17

16d ago1:37:17

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #135 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by prolific wrestling podcaster and 1980s/90s WWF enthusiast Joe Marotta! Brian and Joe get deep into the weeds on all the announcers of the classic WWF, most notably Gorilla Monsoon, but also Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Vinc…

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IIW - Episode 74 - Joe Ingrassia 36:26

25d ago36:26

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This week's guest is the great Joe Ingrassia! Joe is an Executive Board Member at the Columbus Piave Club, where he plays a vital role in welcoming new members and organizing memorable events. An avid foodie, Joe has a passion for culinary adventures, always on the lookout for new flavors and experiences. He's also a cocktail connoisseur, skilled i…

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Episode 141: NYPD Deputy Commissioner Wendy Garcia 53:33

1M ago53:33

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This week, Chris sat down with New York Police Department, Deputy Commissioner Wendy Garcia. Wendy leads NYPD's equity and inclusion efforts both externally with the community and internally for employees. Chris and Wendy talked about proper fitting body armor, breast pump pods, adjusted work shifts, single-parenthood, deaf and hard of hearing, and…

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Episode 134: John McAdam & Steve Gennarelli 1:27:34

23d ago1:27:34

1:27:34

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #134 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, join Brian for a roundtable discussion with both John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Stick to Wrestling podcast! John and Steve have been deep diving into the 1984 WWF expansion on their show, and this week Brian gets a chance to pick the…

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Episode 140: Carnivore Ray Hicks 1:01:16

1M ago1:01:16

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This week, Chris sat down with social media influencer, Carnivore Ray (Ray Hicks). Ray is a financial lender by day and a fitness enthusiast by life. Over a year ago, Ray was experiencing depression, physical alignments, and an unhealthy lifestyle. He decided to make a change. He began eating meat, eggs, and fish exclusively. He continued this life…

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IIW - Episode 73 - Stephen Riggio 42:44

1M ago42:44

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This week I had the privilege of interviewing Stephen Riggio. Stephen is the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barnes & Noble (2002-2012). For over forty years he was a key leader transforming the single flagship New York location into a national retailer that expanded into e-commerce and book publishing. He has served on the boards of the Na…

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Episode 133: From the Archives – Kevin Sullivan 1:26:03

30d ago1:26:03

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This week, Brian remembers the late, great Kevin Sullivan, sharing a November 2019 interview with Sullivan that was conducted in preparation for the writing of Brian’s biography of The Sheik, Blood and Fire. Kevin speaks not only about his close relationship with that other great wrestling icon, but also goes into detail on his thoughts and philoso…

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Episode 139: Surfer | Author | LEO Bradley Carpenter 1:08:53

1M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

This episode, Chris sat down with retired police officer, surfer, coffee entrepreneur, and now author, Bradley Carpenter. Brad started his career in the 80's in the City of Oakland. His book, Riding one more Wave - A Blue Legacy of Honor & Duty, is the account of his early career. He was young, optimistic, and ready to change the world. Brad learne…

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IIW - Episode 72 - Tony Marotta - Host of Radio Italia Cleveland 44:26

1M ago44:26

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In this episode, I had the chance to interview one of the greats in Italian-American radio: Mr. Tony Marotta! Tony and I had a great conversation on everything from family to Italian music. Tony has been on the radio for decades, operating out of Cleveland. Tony knows what it takes to last in radio and having started at a young age, he is truly one…

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Episode 132: Sam Adonis 1:14:40

1M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #132 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Lucha Libre AAA superstar, Sam Adonis! With 16 years in the business across multiple organizations and countries, Sam has a unique perspective on pro wrestling, which is also informed by his vast appreciation for its histor…

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Episode 138: Psychedelics with Firefighter Andrew Douglas 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

This week, Chris sits down with retired Washington State firefighter Andrew Douglas. Andrew unpacked the tough calls, the strains on relationships, guilt and shame, and the path moving through the tough times. Andrew now heads up Siento, a mobile phone app with the mission of connecting first responders with resources.Organizational SpotlightWarrio…

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IIW - Episode 71 - Chris Vaccaro 43:37

2M ago43:37

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This week I am joined by Chris Vaccaro. Chris is a journalist, an author of 10 books, a professor, a two-time Emmy Award winner and nine-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Italian culture and how Chris rediscovered his roots and made it a priority to instill those Italian values he learned growing up i…

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Episode 131: Mike Clark Returns 58:57

2M ago58:57

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #131 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Toronto promoter Mike Clark makes his return to the podcast! Mike was a member of the Jack Tunney Toronto wrestling office during the WWF’s national expansion, and has lots more memories to share. Plus, he’s got a new nostalgia show happening…

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Episode 137: Bridge Builder - Jennifer Humphries 1:22:32

2M ago1:22:32

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This episode, Chris sat down with Blue Bridge Project founder, Jennifer Humphries. Jennifer lives in the Tri-Cities community (Kennewick/Pasco/Richland, WA) and volunteers her time building bridges between law enforcement and the communities impacted by drug use, gang violence, and distrust. Jennifer shares that she was a drug addict for years and …

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IIW - Episode 70 - David Sciamanna 42:10

2M ago42:10

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This week's guest is David Sciamanna. David is on the Board of Directors for the Historic Letterkenny Chapel and Franklin County Veterans and 9/11 Memorial Park Foundation. (https://www.veterantrailpa.org/) David and I discuss the story of the Letterkenny chapel in Chambersburg, PA. Built by Italian POW's during the second world war, it stands an i…

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Episode 130: Verb Abrams 1:35:36

2M ago1:35:36

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #130 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by wrestling critic/historian and lifelong fan, Verb Abrams! He’s the author of a recent Slam Wrestling piece on the phenomenon of 1960s wrestling sensation Ted Boy Marino, the biggest wrestling star in the history of Brazil, …

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Episode 129: Herb Gerwig 1:09:23

2M ago1:09:23

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #129 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes to the show Herb Gerwig, the son of Killer Karl Kox! Herb discusses the life and legacy of his dad, one of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers of the heyday of the territorial … Continue reading Episode 129: Herb Gerw…

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IIW - Episode 69 - Danielle Pastin 46:38

2M ago46:38

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This week we interview the very talented, Danielle Pastin, both an accomplished opera singer and business owner. We talk to Danielle about how her Italian roots and upbringing shaped her career choice. Coming from a military and musical family that was very close, Danielle developed her passion for music and love for family. As her bio notes, "With…

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Episode 128: Mike Edison Talks “Wrestling Journalism” 1:21:58

3M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #128 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, one of Brian’s most popular guests–author, editor and musician Mike Edison–returns to the show to discuss the strange phenomenon known as “wrestling journalism”. From the days of the kayfabe magazines right up to the head-scratching “press … …

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IIW - Episode 68 - Ray Guarini 31:42

3M ago31:42

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This week I interview Ray Guarini, Director of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society. Ray and I had a wonderful discussion about how the old neighborhoods had a lasting impact on future generations, without even realizing it at the time. However, as the older generations have passed on, it is imperative the younger generations maintain and even s…

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Episode 127: Lucas Chase 1:27:00

3M ago1:27:00

1:27:00

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #127 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by independent wrestler “The Cure” Lucas Chase! In addition to being a student of Dustin Rhodes, Lucas is a student of the history of the business, and is here to discuss that history … Continue reading Episode 127: Lucas Chas…

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Episode 136: Actor | Police Officer Sèbastien Vandenberghe 36:53

3M ago36:53

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This episode, Chris talks with American police officer Sèbastien Vandenberghe. Sèbastien started his law enforcement career in France where he also acted in movies. Sèbastien moved to America where he continued to act before moving to Washington State and becoming a police officer. Listen in to a life full of service, action and adventure. Organiza…

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IIW - Episode 67 - Philly Rich 32:54

3M ago32:54

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Finally! We have Philly Rich as our guest. A great guy with a sincere passion for the Italian culture and frankly, all things Italian. Join us this week for a very lively and passionate discussion about Italian culture, and even a little talk on 'Philly'.By Italian Impact Weekly

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IIW - Episode 66 - Mike and Jenny Modugno 37:38

3M ago37:38

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This week in keeping with our theme of supporting small businesses, we interview Mike and Jenny Modugno, the owners of The Bridgeside Market. These two have a love for the Italian culture and it shows in how they operate their business and treat customers. Filled with family traditions, they are the epitome of Italian culture.…

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Episode 126: Vince Fahey 1:11:12

3M ago1:11:12

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #126 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s time to go back to the message board days this week, as Brian welcomes to the show Vince Fahey, creator and founder of Kayfabe Memories! Brian talks with Vince about the creation of legacy of this unique … Continue reading Episode 126: Vince Fahey …

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Episode 135: Product, Not the Sum with Chris Littrell 26:04

3M ago26:04

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It has been 366 days since Chris took a drink of alcohol. In this episode, Chris shares some of the lessons he has learned over the past year. The bullet points are: - Product not the Sum - Not everyone is an alcoholic - Sleep is critical - I can de-stress/relax without alcohol - The Grace Accountability Dichotomy Organizational Spotlight Deer…

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Episode 125: Vandal Drummond Returns 1:44:46

3M ago1:44:46

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the 125th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Argentina’s bizarre and wonderful Titanes en el Ring! The wild and wacky world of wrestling in Southern California! The beautiful legacy of classic lucha libre! All that and so much more are on tap as we welcome … Continue reading Episode 125: Vand…

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Episode 134: Perseverance with Dr. Matthew Huston 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

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This week, Chris sits down with his friend, Dr. Matthew Huston. Matthew has served as a pastor for most of his adult life. In varying roles, he has engaged people in sorrow, crisis, celebration, and new life. Through his faith and experiences, Matthew has gained unique perspectives. Organizational Spotlight Service Peace Warriors ⁠⁠GRAB SOME GRAVIT…

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IIW - Episode 65 - Sean Stellato 42:24

4M ago42:24

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This week we had the opportunity to speak with Sean Stellato. Sean is a sports agent, motivational speaker, and author. It turns out, he is also a passionate family man and very proud of his Italian roots. Sean gives us a lot of insight into what makes him a very successful pro-athlete turned agent. Sean is also the author of 4th and Long The Odds:…

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Episode 124: Jaimee Smith-Solomon 1:18:33

4M ago1:18:33

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #124 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! What’s it like to be married to someone who won’t shut up about Frank Gotch and Baron Mikel Scicluna? Who uses the Mid-South theme song to lull the baby back to sleep? Find out this week, when Brian … Continue reading Episode 124: Jaimee Smith-Solomon →…

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Episode 133: LEO coaches Tami Sharp and Chris Zamora 1:16:35

4M ago1:16:35

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This week, Chris sits down with law enforcement coaches Tami Sharp and Chris Zamora. Both from the law enforcement family, they bring a lifetime of experience to training and coaching officers, their families, and the police organization. They are certified in a number of modalities as coaches. Great stories, great people, great solutions. Organiza…

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IIW - Episode 64 - Small Business Celebration 1:32:14

4M ago1:32:14

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In this week's episode, we interview several small business owners. If you are in the Pittsburgh area, we encourage you to check them out: 1. Sam Tanner head of marketing the Juicery - check them out here at: https://www.juiceryatoakmont.com/ 2. Cassandra Ross owner of Wild Rosemary - https://www.instagram.com/wildrosemary_herbal/?img_index=1 3. Dr…

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Episode 132: Student Nursing Interviews - Why Nursing? 16:01

4M ago16:01

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This past week, Chris was invited to talk with the soon to graduate Columbia Basin College nursing students. He had great conversations with men and women who want to make a difference. They discussed the dichotomies of nursing and first responder jobs - between the beauty and the pain. At the end of the talk, Chris participated in the trauma fair …

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IIW - Episode 63 - Tom Ficara 39:26

4M ago39:26

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In this week's episode, we interview Tom Ficara. Tom is very proud of his Italian roots and has had a successful career in the entertainment business since the early 1970's. He has owned and operated the TVS Television Network, the fourth-oldest commercial broadcast network in the USA, since 1990. He also owns and has operated the RKO Unique Record…

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Episode 123: WWE Employee Roundtable 2 1:51:32

4M ago1:51:32

1:51:32

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #123 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Join Brian this week for his second roundtable of former WWE employees. Johnny “Photo” Giamundo, former head photographer; Melissa Costabile of Publications; and Dave Barry of Creative Services sit down to discuss their unique memories and perspectives …

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Episode 131: Leveraging Technology to Help First Responders with Colleen Hilton 1:07:01

4M ago1:07:01

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This week, Chris sits down with Mental Health Tech Innovator Colleen Hilton. Colleen has served as a first responder therapist and is the CEO of Alli Connect, an AI powered platform aimed at equipping first responders with mental health tools. ⁠⁠GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Colleen Hilton Linke…

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IIW - Episode 62 - Dr. Stephanie Longo 55:22

4M ago55:22

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This week we interview the great Italian-American author, Dr. Stephanie Longo. Stephanie shares her passion for the Italian culture and what inspired her to write several books. We also learn of the rich traditions of Italians in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Her books include: Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvania (2004), Italians of Lackawanna Count…

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Episode 130: WSP Recruiter - Bryan Villanueva 1:04:22

4M ago1:04:22

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This week, Chris sits down with his friend, Washington State Patrol recruiter Bryan Villanueva. Bryan has a powerful story of the life path that led him from homeless to WSP recruiter. Along the way, a law enforcement officer showed him unusual kindness. Listen in to Bryan remarkable story and what he is doing now to recruit the future generation o…

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Episode 122: David Penzer 1:09:22

4M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #122 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by legendary ring announcer, David Penzer! David has a new book out about his years in WCW, Sitting Ringside. He talks about that, plus growing up on Florida and Georgia wrestling, the ill-fated … Continue reading Episode 122:…

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Episode 121: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Piper, Part 2 1:22:27

4M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

“Why am I still alive? A question I ask myself a lot… God takes care of fools and babies.” We go back into the archives this week for part 2 of Brian’s July 2006 interview with Roddy Piper! Turn back the clock and hear Roddy talk about the infamous Lord Alfred Hayes rib, the making … Continue reading Episode 121: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Pip…

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Episode 129: OIS with Chief Kevin Flowers 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

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In 2020, Kevin Flowers was serving as the Chief of Police of a small town in Georgia when he was involved in an officer involved shooting. The proceeding criminal investigation and civil lawsuit put Kevin's life to the test. Kevin eventually was cleared of inquiries and lateraled to a nearby county sheriff's office where he now serves as a lieutena…

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