Best Scen Podcasts (2024)

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

1h 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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San Diego’s Soul Food Lumpia Truck Was Inspired by Cooking in the Panamanian Jungle 56:09

1h ago56:09

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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 stuffe…

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

7h 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

4d 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 54:38

2d ago54:38

54:38

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 tenth…

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

7d 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

7d 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 46:55

10d ago46:55

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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

10d 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

16d 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 52:14

17d ago52:14

52:14

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

24d 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 1:04:15

23d ago1:04:15

1:04:15

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

26d 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 34:09

26d ago34:09

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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

1M 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 1:22:09

30d ago1:22:09

1:22:09

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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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 1:23:54

1M ago1:23:54

1:23:54

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

2M 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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Can Crushers Spotlight with "The Indiana WereWolf" Dustin Wolf 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark "The Mark" is joined by a man that does not let anything come between living his best life in and out of the ring... Dustin Wolf! Find out how "The Indiana Werewolf" has transitioned from dominating at numerous Special Olympic events to becoming a champion in the ring. Dustin and Mark share a few laughs o…

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Doubling Down On The King & Queen 2:25:50

2M ago2:25:50

2:25:50

With a holiday weekend filled with pro wrestling, who will be on bended knee after this week's Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast? Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" are battling to see who will take the reign of the Can Crushers 6 Pack Title with their predictions for WWE's King & Queen of the Ring PLE and AEW's Double Or Nothing PPV. WWE Shop⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Co…

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Inside an Icon: Top of the Market 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

This week’s Happy Half Hour takes place from one of the best perches in all of San Diego: Top of the Market. It’s a fully windowed and partially outdoor restaurant, separate and with a more fine dining or special occasion bent than its counterpart downstairs, the equally beloved and lauded Fish Market. To our front are sprawling views of Coronado a…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with Clara Carter 54:23

2M ago54:23

54:23

We head back to North Carolina for this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, as Mark "The Mark" welcomes his guest this week..."The Queen City Killer" Clara Carter! During the interview Carter shares the wealth of knowledge that was passed on from her trainings with Dr. Tom Pirchard, Beer City Bruiser, and George South. Find out how she discovered pro wr…

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Wrestling With Time 2:02:37

2M ago2:02:37

2:02:37

The guys are back with another episode of Can Crushers Wrestling Podcast with some exciting news, some changes (that won't really effect anything), and questions for both AEW and WWE! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" finally get the news they have been waiting for and plans are made for mid-July! What company told great stories and what company …

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Trying The Best Food at Petco Park with Don & Mud 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

This week we got out-broadcasted on Happy Half Hour, and we couldn’t be more honored to pass the torch, to, as Troy dubbed it, “the best monosyllabic baseball broadcast duo in the major leagues.” The crew went to Petco Park ahead of the start of the Padres/Rockies series to chat with the voices of the franchise, Don Orsillo and Mark Grant (the Fria…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with Chelsea Lyons 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark "The Mark" is joined by Chelsea Lyons! Chelsea is quickly becoming a household name in the indies, because she has worked with NWA, Impact, and many independent organizations just two years into her career. These two hit it off real quick from their love of working in radio and, of course pro wrestling. L…

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Lyon Brought The Backlash 2:32:25

2M ago2:32:25

2:32:25

The guys are back to discuss pro wrestling, pop culture, and anything else that pops into their minds during a crazy podcast!!! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" chat about some hot topics before recapping their thoughts on WWE's latest PLE Backlash and Raw, as well AEW's Dynamite! France has put the wrestling world on notice with the amazing fan…

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Michelin's Sommelier of the Year is Serving Wine at a Bistro in North Park 1:13:29

2M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Did you know one of the country’s most celebrated sommeliers lives and works in San Diego? It’s true! This week, we welcomed Coco Randolph of Black Radish and San Francisco’s Californios to the Happy Half Hour podcast. Randolph is new-ish to town, having moved here about a year and a half ago from San Francisco, where she helped her family run two …

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We BO-lieve In... Backlash!! 2:12:20

3M ago2:12:20

2:12:20

We are no fools, we are singing along with Joe Hendry just like the rest of the pro wrestling world! We BO-lieve that WWE Backlash is going to be a starting point to so much in the New Era! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" make their predictions for today's event in France after discussing the WWE Draft and some of the on-goings in AEW. The show…

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San Diego Broadcast Legend Chris Cantore and Sushi Icon Tyler Mars Launch Omakase-and-Vinyl Pop-Up 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Sometimes, it’s the most fun to chop it up with friends. And when your friends include legendary sushi chefs and top DJs, all the better. This week we brought to Happy Half Hour Chris Cantore, a former voice across San Diego’s radio airwaves, and his long-time buddy, North County sushi chef Tyler Mars. Troy goes way back with the duo, having been b…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with Bashley Bones 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Joining Mark "The Mark" this week on the Can Crushers Spotlight is someone that is known for bashing around in the ring and on the roller derby rink..it's none other than Bashley Bones! Find out how being part of a derby team helped Bashley prepared for pro wrestling, how she discovered her training school, how she almost ended up like Mick Foley f…

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A Dynasty In The Making 2:48:26

3M ago2:48:26

2:48:26

After an unscheduled week off, the boys are back to catch-up on a crazy week in and out of the ring in the pro wrestling world! Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" are giving away Crushie Awards in April, because they have a feeling nothing will top some of the matches they experienced from AEW's latest ppv Dynasty! What are your thoughts how the c…

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Jordan Howlett: 40 Million Followers, a Collab with Kevin Hart—All from His Kitchen in Oceanside 1:33:33

3M ago1:33:33

1:33:33

Jordan Howlett just needs a minute. Give him that, and he’s liable to have you hooked. Thanks to his highly recognizable, signature mirror-selfie videos, Howlett (San Diego Magazine’s cover star for our 2024 Best Restaurants issue) has amassed upwards of 30 million followers across his social channels by sharing fast food hacks and wisdom with dead…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with Slammin' Sammy 59:19

3M ago59:19

59:19

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark "The Mark" is joined by a fresh face in the world of independent wrestling... it's none other than Pittsburgh's own, Slammin' Sammy! While Sammy recently competed in her first match, she has been around the business for years and these two discuss how it felt to finally achieve that moment in her wrestlin…

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Feeding San Diego Rescues 1.2 Million Pounds of Food a Month 1:07:02

3M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

This week’s Happy Half Hour extra special guest is a longtime friend of San Diego Magazine, Feeding San Diego. If you tune into our channels, this fantastic organization probably doesn’t need much of an introduction. And if you’re lucky, you would have caught Troy emceeing their gala last month (in a sequin jacket, of course).But for the uninitiate…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with JAC 1:09:27

3M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark "The Mark" is joined by a rising independent star whom will be crossing one of his all-time bucket list off in July...none other than JAC!! During the interview, the guys discuss how JAC earned the right to head to Japan to train and wrestle for months, how he discovered his love for pro wrestling, what i…

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MummerMania Is Running Wild 2:40:25

3M ago2:40:25

2:40:25

With another WrestleMania in the books, some may say the greatest Mania, Mark "The Mark" and "Sir" Michael Jenks are back to recap the two night affair give you some insight of what they thought worked during the weekend show and what didn't hit at all. The guys are joined by their close friend and host of The Final Count Podcast, Ryan Mosley to de…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "The Firecracker" Leah Sparks 58:10

3M ago58:10

58:10

On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark "The Mark" is joined by one of Canada's rising stars in the pro wrestling industry, you could say she is "Blowing Up The Business", none other than "The Firecracker" Leah Sparks! Aside from pro wrestling Sparks has a full plate each and every day, as she is an actress and aerialist too! During the intervi…

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Making Wishes Come True With Chef William Eick 1:16:26

3M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Our Happy Half Hour guest today is the local chapter CEO of probably one of the most beloved and recognizable charities in the world: The Make-A-Wish Foundation, San Diego chapter. We invited Suzanne Husby, who garnered her title in 2021, to talk all things Make-a-Wish at Matsu in Oceanside. Husby has been with the foundation for 17 years, moving u…

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Mania On Mania Weekend 2:22:45

4M ago2:22:45

2:22:45

WrestleMania Predictions!!!! Can Crushers are back for all your pro wrestling talk. Will Cody's finish his story? Will Gunther continue to be the most dominant IC Champ? Does The Man make Mami tap? If it WrestleMania, Mark and Mike are talking about it!!!!Send us a Text Message.Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling BrandUse promo code CanCrushers to save …

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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Puts Us in a Kokomo State of Mind 1:08:35

3M ago1:08:35

1:08:35

“Close my eyes, she's somehow closer now / Softly smile, I know she must be kind / When I look in her eyes / She goes with me to a blossom world”The lyrics to the iconic Beach Boys song “Good Vibrations,” penned in part by Mike Love, are likely about a woman from long ago. But they could just as easily be about the flavors and sensations from his b…

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Ask The Crushies!!!! 3:07:29

4M ago3:07:29

3:07:29

It is that time of the year when the fans send in the questions for Sir Michael Jenks & Mark "The Mark" to ponder and discuss what is going on in the mind of Can Crusher Nation!! It's Ask Can Crushers!!! After doing a brief recap of what went on this week in pro wrestling, the guys spend a good potion of the long show answering another amazing set …

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "Cold Brew" Cappuccino Jones 1:28:04

4M ago1:28:04

1:28:04

It's Time To Get Caffeinated!! Joining Mark "The Mark" for this week's Spotlight is a man that know how to enjoys a "Cold Brew"...it Cappuccino Jones!! These two connected real quick by chatting about video games and the love they both have for a good cup of coffee. Cap recently shared the ring with The Young Bucks on AEW's Dynamite, but Mark wants…

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San Diego's First Family of Karaoke Opens Grand New Thing (With a Heck of a Burger) 1:42:32

4M ago1:42:32

1:42:32

Everyone’s favorite Mission Hills karaoke joint, the Lamplighter, has brought its talents down the hill to the Gaslamp—and so has this podcast. The team, led by fourth-generation bar owner Frankie Sciuto, launched the Gaslamplighter, a new upscale cocktail and karaoke bar, in January. Sciuto joins us on the Happy Half Hour podcast today as we check…

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Shohei Busts Moné 2:17:59

4M ago2:17:59

2:17:59

The guys are back for another week of pro wrestling talk and know exactly who Asuka is and what she has done for pro wrestling around the world unlike someone else! Sir Michael Jenks and Mark "The Mark" are excited for next week's show Ask Can Crushers, but they have a few questions this week they try to answer involving both AEW and WWE. They also…

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Can Crushers Spotlight with "The Shadow Assassin" Lu Nik 1:18:44

4M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

After a year of sharing locker rooms, will Mark "The Mark" get his answer from this week's guest or will he have to keep watching in the shadows for an attack from "The Shadow Assassin" Lu Nik? After discussing the issue that existed only in Mark's head, the guys get to discussing some of their favorite parts of pro wrestling! Lu Nik has an amazing…

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The Story Behind the City’s Backyard Restaurant With a Year-Long Waitlist 1:42:02

4M ago1:42:02

1:42:02

If you received this month’s San Diego Magazine, you already know about Warung RieRie. Happy Half Hour host and food critic Troy Johnson dubbed it “the star of the city's thrilling backyard restaurant scene.”Wait. There’s a thrilling backyard restaurant scene in San Diego? Indeed, there is, and the individual restaurants are formally dubbed MEHKOs—…

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