Today, the media landscape is flooded with cries for police reform. We are bombarded with images of the problem, and far too little of the solution. Today's guest, Officer Ernie Stevens, is a big part of the solution. The HBO documentary "Ernie & Joe" profiles Stevens and his partner and their special detail in San Antonio. Such a large number of p…

You might remember Big Vito from ECW, WCW, or WWE television over the years, but we're looking for stories you're not supposed to hear! So naturally Sean taps Vito to take us inside Vito's other world that's loaded with secrets--Disney Security! What's it like protecting one of the biggest, most recognizable companies in the world? You'll get a tas…

The face (and then some) of the adult film industry has transcended that industry into mainstream entertainment. Ron Jeremy has become truly enigmatic, now one of the most recognizable in multiple segments of offbeat entertainment. Who better for Sean to spend some time with, talking the adult industry, Ron's unlikely popularity in a business predi…

WCW enhancement talent Randy Hogan positioned himself well as the lookalike to wrestling's biggest star, and WCW was happy to show him laying down every week! Randy was trained in the traditional way though, and planned to come up the ranks like every other young wrestler with a dream. Who would've imagined he'd be enshrined in fans' minds as the H…

What do we REALLY know about the FBI? Basically, what we've seen on TV, right? Read in books, right? Well get ready to have our myths and misconceptions laid bare by retired agent Jerri Williams, now an accomplished author of fiction and non-fiction. Sean and Jerri chat about the things we always get wrong and Sean suggests some new ones for her ne…

Howard Stern fans know he is one of the most private, secretive enigma's in entertainment. Who would know the inside dish on him better than his former intern Steve Grillo--better known as Gorilla, baked potato prep man extraordinaire. We're not kidding...this guy had Howard's second book dedicated to him solely for his ability to prepare Howard's …

Host of the very popular podcasts Crime in Sports, Small Town Crime, and some other one his wife made him do with her, comedian Jimmy Pietragallo joins Sean for fun discussion. Once the two hosts get done lathering each other's asses with compliments, they jump into exploring the back alleys of the comedy road, as well as the frontierland of the po…

Good day from the road! Sean is taking the show South to the Florida crib where today he's joined by WWE legend Brutus Beefcake and his wife/agent/manager/mouthpiece Missy! Sean and the couple go on to talk COVID-19, the original Beefcake deal, Missy's bra size, and how the former Booty Man is actually a Boob Man! SCANDAL!!! It's a threesome for th…

This week, Sean and New Jack, just two geezers sittin' on the back porch, talk old times. They cover ECW, its talent, and why it was the perfect storm. Since then, the wrestling product hasn't been the same and Jack isn't shy about discussing the reasons. As always, Jack is brutally honest about his troubled upbringing and the residual feelings of …

Former ECW star Justin Credible helps celebrate the company's 25th anniversary by discussing what was so special about the South Philly phenomenon. Also, Sean probes Justin's decision to go public with his struggles with addiction, and the status of his relationship with WWE then and now. Plus, Credible and Sean talk about the contemporary product …

Curtis Hughes has worked in WWE, WCW, ECW, Central States, and all over the indie scene, in addition to now being a trainer. He and Sean talk about training today, working yesterday, and the long lost rat scene. Mr. Hughes discusses getting that big shot with the Undertaker and whats wrong with today's product, including some outspoken perspectives…

Yeah, I know we all have legends as parents. Gets boring. Maybe not for Greg Gagne, son of pro wrestling icon Verne Gagne. Sean deep dives into growing up working for Verne (and never getting a title!) and training with some of the greats. Sean goes all fan-boy about Pro Wrestling USA, the failed opposition attempt to Vince McMahon's WWE. Sean also…

Bill Alfonso has worked all over the world as a pro wrestling referee. Fonzie was in the ring for so many memorable matches it's hard to keep track of them. But he gained real fame working with Sabu, Taz, and RVD in ECW. He joins Sean to talk about working as a ref back then and now, and also all things ECW. Plus, the Oscars and the Shooties! SPONS…

In the middle of Sean musing about how stupid we are for watching the Super Bowl, extreme legend Sabu phones in to catch up. He and Sean talk about his new book and recount some of the hilarious stories in it. Sean keeps it short as Sabu seems to need a new cell carrier. Suggestions? Plus, some crazy stats on Super Bowl ticket distribution and how …

This podcast is getting crowded! Sean plays host to Vampiro and whatever supernatural forces he chooses to bring in. The wrestler was a guest on YouShoot several years ago and his tales of encounters with the dark side have left fans speculating for years. Recently, Vamp took issue with Sean's appearance on a podcast from Ireland in which Vampiro's…

It was the smack heard 'round the world--the Iron Sheik's open hand haymaker, landed at the conclusion of Ring Roasts I. Though Sean has exposed the altercations as a work, what was very real was that shot! If you were there, your ears confirmed that. Now, for the first time since the event, Sean and Brian get together to talk about it as well as B…

In keeping with allowing KISS to creep into seemingly every podcast episode, Sean has gone out and landed Michael Brandvold. Michael's show, "Three Sides of the Coin," is the premiere KISS podcast which can be found on YouTube and all podcast platforms. The series can boast hundreds of episodes and guests, having introduced hours and hours of KISS …

Obviously all of our dads were communist exile mercenaries, CIA trained killers, and muscle for Miami's cocaine kingpins. But here's yet another child of one of those. Monkey Morales rose to both fame and infamy when he escaped Cuba after working there as a member of the secret police and went to work for the CIA, eradicating those they wanted elim…

Who better for Sean to sit with and dissect Martin Scorsese's new mafia tour de force than RVD himself. Hear them review the new Netflix film and drop their copious mob knowledge in general, from the New York families to the midwest heavies in Kansas City. Rob also announces his new CBD line, called RVD CBD, obviously. Rob is well versed in the wor…

Who cares what his clients say about him--Eric Simms is the most recognizable name in his line of work. Sean must've lost a bet somewhere having Simms on the show, but he's here nonetheless, talking about what it takes to be wrestling's Super Agent. Eric discusses that, as well as the long time working relationship with his most famous client, The …

This week Sean gets together with Dylan Postl who played Hornswoggle on WWE TV for ten years, including an incredible angle as Vince McMahon's illegitimate son. Sean talks about Dylan's position in the company and how being a little person came into play, other than his having a huge ass. Dylan also became a dad at a young age while working the roa…

Media personality Monique has built an empire of cantankerous Howard Stern critics out of disgruntled former listeners of the radio legend's once revolutionary show. The Radio Gunk podcast has featured former members of the Stern show and became the one-stop-shop for inside info about the Stern universe. Sean is a long-suffering former Stern devote…

You never know exactly where Sean's interviews are going to go, and this is no exception. What begins as a discussion of Terri's dissatisfaction with her appearance on "Vince Russo's Attitude" shoot program, soon turns personal. Terri discusses raising her daughter Dakota while working, as well as the failure of her marriage to Dustin. Sean and Ter…

ECW legend Raven joins Sean to cover ECW's 25th anniversary and his evaluation of Tod Gordon and Paul Heyman's roles may surprise you. This great wrestling mind and card carrying member of MENSA talks the reasons for ECW's success, as well as where he would have fit in the wrestling world without the federation. As you know, Sean is fascinated with…

1980's Miami was the epicenter of glamor, flash, and an expensive white powder flowing through the country. For several years, one place in Coconut Grove became the hive for all the players, from the Cuban smugglers, to rock stars, and even the stars of Miami Vice. Only after the cameras stopped rolling, Don and Philip Michael weren't busting the r…

Viceland, by Vice Media, brought fans inside six of wresting's most forbidden tales, and this week the podcast takes you inside those productions. From Gino Hernandez's death to the Von Erich tragedies, from the Montreal Screwjob to Bruiser Brody's murder, "Dark Side of the Ring" sought answers. And before Season One even went into production, prod…

Lanny Poffo's commentary on and aversion to marriage has become one of his calling cards, and Sean fears that he may be in danger! An intervention might be at hand as he's found the love of his South American beauty! But before that revelation, complete with Spanish song, Sean and Lanny mix it up as usual. Lanny is always a loquacious guest and thi…

Chris Candido's younger brother, Johnny, joins Sean for a trip down memory lane, covering both Chris and best friend Balls Mahoney. Both Chris and Balls died at young ages after getting entangled in drugs, and Johnny was right beside them throughout their struggles. Chris's foray into self-medication arose out of his coping with his infamous and tu…

Did you think all the interviews in the classic wrestling magazines of old were real? How about the Face to Face interview gimmick? And don't even get started on the monthly rankings and PWI Awards! Join the wrestling world's most famous journalist and editor-in-chief for so many of those publications, Bill Apter, as Sean goes over all those detail…

Vince tells Sean his problems with Eric Bischoff, stemming from their days at TNA. Then Vince recounts his most recent dealings with the McMahon family and you'll be shocked to hear about their exchanges. Plus, does interviewing Vince Russo so often have an effect on Sean? You'll have to listen to find out. SPONSOR LINKS:https://www.amazon.com/Busi…

Bro, this is the first of a two part interview with Vince Russo and lemme be honest with ya...he's as open and honest as always. Russo has built a podcast network and is seemingly on air at all times. Like his product or not, Vince has always been able to turn his ideas into money and this is no exception. People may think he's relegated to the obs…

Twenty-five years ago, Tod Gordon created ECW with no idea of the impact it would have on pro wrestling. Now, on its anniversary, there will be tributes and fanfare in the wrestling press with virtually no airtime given to Tod. Why? If Tod is God, where is the congregation? Sean and Tod discuss. Plus, Sean answers your Twitter questions and recount…

Conrad Thompson has become one of pro wrestling's first podcast network producers, presenting programming with Jim Ross, Eric Bischoff, Bruce Prichard and more. For years Conrad has been mentioned in the same breath as Sean for having redefined pro wresting media--Sean in video and Conrad in podcasting. The two moguls sit down for the first time ev…