A Kinda Fun Sports Podcast

Episode 97: The New Kids on the Block

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:10:00 +0000

Ben and Katy RETURN to catch up on all things wrastlin' as Roman Reigns talks down to AEW, C.M. Punk takes the company to a new level, McMahon & Kahn compete to be the most beloved Billionares, the Dudley Boys officially call it quits, and MORE on this months's Kinda Fun!

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Episode 96: Some More Slam

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:32:00 +0000

Ben and Katy are back for their monthly wrestling round-up and this month we're breakin' down the triumphant debut of CM Punk on AEW as well as the tumultuous events of SummerSlam 2021.

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Episode 95: Best of Interviews 2021

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This week Ben and Katy bring you a "Best of Interviews" episode featuring clips from recent interviews with Bobby Lashley, Simon Miller, and Baron Corbin.

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Episode 94: Breaking the Bank

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:13:48 +0000

Ben and Katy breakdown the recent events at WWE's Money in the Bank and the following night's Raw, that saw the ladies division beginning to heat up as Becky Lynch fever intensifies, our hosts welcome the end of the Thunderdome era, Bobby Lashley lays the smack down on Kofi Kingston, the triumphant rise of Nikki ASH and MORE sweaty goodness in this beefy episode!

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Episode 93: A Well-timed Bro

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 18:34:00 +0000

Ben and Katy are back to break down this week’s Wrastlin’ news as live attendance begins to ramp back up, we see another DUI arrest for WWE’s Jimmy Uso, legend Terry Funk opens up about his health issues, Vince Russo expresses his "Bro-pinion" on Vince McMahon, WWE doubles down on Nikki Cross's ASH superhero gimmick, the industry mourns the passing of “The Patriot” Del Wilkes and MORE in this jam packed episode.

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Episode 92: Ziggin' and Zaggin'

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:07:00 +0000

Ben and Katy discuss this week in Wrestling, starting with the question: "Is it good for professional wrestlers to talk about their relationships publicly?", the effect of social media on Kayfabe, our hosts speculate on which superstar could be worthy of dethroning Kenny Omega, Ben reacts to rumors of the WWE going on the market, NXT begins to outgrow its "developmental" label, Katy tries to make sense of the Women's Division and more!

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Episode 91: #BringKayfabeBack

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:55:11 +0000

The dynamic duo of Ben and Katy are back and this week our host's recap WWE's recent "Hell in a Cell" Pay Per View, Ben expresses his desire for "more Kayfabe" / the end of the Thunderdome Era, and Katy consider's "giving Diva's a chance"...

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Episode 90: Wrastlin' Rap Sheets

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:11:16 +0000

As the current state of the WWE continues to devolve, Ben and Katy take a look back instead, breaking down the new A&E biography: Bret “Hitman” Hart before diving into the stories of several superstars who found themselves in trouble with the law post-wrestling career.

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Episode 89: Who's Left?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 5 Jun 2021 19:03:00 +0000

Ben and Katy break down this week's surprising news and try to make sense of the unexpected list of talent cut from the WWE roster, Katy seeks justice for Chyna, and our hosts shine some light on the often overlooked "circuit" of halftime performers.

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Episode 88: Highway to Hellwig

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 30 May 2021 19:44:00 +0000

Ben and Katy catch up on the week’s Wrestling News as the story of a locker room peeper makes the rounds on the internet, Ben is OVER the ThunderDome, and our hosts compare the new Ultimate Warrior Documentaries from Vice and A&E.

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Episode 87: WWE Shakedown

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 12 May 2021 19:21:20 +0000

This week Katy and Ben drop some hot takes on “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures”, break down their predictions for “Wrestlemania Backlash”, and show some love to the Triple Double King, Russel Westbrook!

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Episode 86: Heel Bait

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 9 May 2021 17:33:22 +0000

The Paul Brother's VS Mayweather has put the traditional boxing world at edge but it definitely has people watching. Is boxing turning into a theatrical sport? Big Show makes it out of No Way Out 2005 in our Match From the Past and baseball's no hitters are our Play(s) of the Week

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Episode 85: Spaghetti Bones

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:42:18 +0000

This one is graphic folks! Weidman injury, Mayweather, VS Paul, and women are okay with blood?!?

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Episode 84: Wrestlexodus 2021

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:05:25 +0000

Here we go again. The WWE continues to achieve record earnings but due to budget cuts, they have again released another slew of very talented wrestlers. We go back to hell in our Match from the Past then in sports, Stephen Curry scoring montage is our Play of the Week.

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Episode 83: Giveth and Taketh

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:58:35 +0000

Magic was in the air and there was chemistry in the ring but maybe only the first night. The big WWE event came in two nights this year and with that each night left us with a different reaction. This week, Ben and Katy recap WrestleMania 37!

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Episode 82: Brand Dilution

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 9 Apr 2021 05:18:44 +0000

Competition is fierce with WrestleMania live this weekend but does the flirtation of AEW and WWE just lead to a more general PG-ish product? Sting and Ben's favorite wrestler is our Match from the Past and Gonzaga is our 2021 NCAA Final Four Play of the Week!

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Episode 81: Teachable Moments

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 2 Apr 2021 23:19:37 +0000

Ben and Katy are divided on the Peacock app's performance and the WWE Hall of Fame but they are both definitely excited for Wrestlemania 2021. Then Trish Stratus' legacy lives on in our Match from the Past and basketball prowess continues in our Play of the Week.

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Episode 80: Combine Wrestler w/ King Corbin

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:59:14 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by King Corbin to talk NFL, NXT, and upsetting audience members in the WWE. Then, WCW Nitro 2000 is our Match from the Past and Orel Roberts makes our March Madness Play of the Week.

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Episode 79: Wrestling Culture w/ Simon Miller

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:39:42 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by WhatCulture.com presenter and wrestler, Simon Miller, to talk about internet engagement, fandoms, and Youtube comments. Then, CMPunk cuts a bomb promo and Damien Lillard highlights are our Play of the Week.

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Episode 78: How To Be A Champion w/ Bobby Lashley

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:28:00 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by Bobby Lashley to talk about being a champion in the ring and in the home, turning doubters into fans, and fantasy booking for Wrestlemania 37.

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Episode 77: Exploding Barbed Wire

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 07:38:05 +0000

Bobby Lashley becomes the next addition to the shortlist of black men holding a WWE Championship title. Ben and Katy prepare for AEW Revolution, the inevitable break out of Kenny Omega, and old dudes taking hard bumps. Then we get vertigo in our Match from the Past and we embrace the hybrid sport taking the internet by storm, Rugball, in this week's Play of the Week.

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Episode 76: Above Mediocre

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:45:08 +0000

Ben and Katy touch on sports documentaries as a whole and they give their review of the 2020 Wrestling Observer awards choices. Ben bathes in the blood of our Match From the Past and a Slovenian game-winning shot is our Play of the Week!

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Episode 75: Tiger Tont

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:16:25 +0000

Ben and Fernando dissect the "Tiger" documentary about the life and career of Tiger Woods.

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Episode 74: Vengance

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:38:00 +0000

It seems like some people have found the fountain of youth i.e. Vince McMahon and Tom Brady. What could be their secret? Pettiness, revenge, genetics, or maybe even ice skating? This week we recap NXT Vengeance and life in Tampa, FL. Halloween Havoc '98 is our Match from the Past and hockey is heating up in our Play of the Week!

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Episode 73: Super Bowl Fifty-Five

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:43:56 +0000

We have a lot to unpack this week: Ben and Katy are divided about the halftime show, they're confused why performers would pay to perform, but they do agree that the dystopia-sponsored Superbowl went off without a hitch. NXT Raw left us clenching and we go back to a different empty arena in our Match from the Past!

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Episode 72: Wrestling with our Expectations

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 06:57:15 +0000

We're not mad but maybe we are disappointed. We expected some faces that never showed, the thunder dome was more of a thunder yawn, and there was some outfits we didn't like. This week we recap Royal Rumble, Yokuzuna vs Undertaker, Tobias Harris repping the 76ers, and we utter our predictions for The Superbowl.

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Episode 71: Bridge to Fun

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:43:45 +0000

Ben and Katy hedge their bets for the impending Super Bowl and Royal Rumble 2021, a heavily meme'd KO is our Play of the Week, and we go back to a classic Royal Rumble for the Match from the Past.

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Episode 70: Failing Finishers

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:39:22 +0000

It was slow in the ring this week so we took the time to discuss if finishing moves ruined wrestling and if there really were too many superstars during the Attitude Era? Then, Wrestlepalooza is in our Match from the Past and Taron Johnson is our Play of the Week.

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Episode 69: Reverse Schadenfreude

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:48:40 +0000

We feel all the sympathetic joy for the Browns after they set a first-quarter score NFL record. Then we recap New Year's Evil, acknowledge the Damien Priest rumors, and demand more blood in this week's Match from the Past.

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Episode 68: Devolve to the Diva Era

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 6 Jan 2021 08:24:29 +0000

Ben and Katy join the wrestling world in saying goodbye to Jonathan Huber. We look back at the original New Year's Evil from 1999 in preparation for the 2021 show, we prepare for Royal Rumble, and we wonder if we will fully return to the Diva era. Then we talk Eagles and the Titans make our Play of the Week!

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Episode 67: Listener Emails

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 19:23:09 +0000

Ben and Katy talk hypotheticals, cults, and Vince's ability to predict future revenue streams in this listener email episode. Want Ben and Katy to read your emails? Easy, just send us your thoughts on KindaFunLPN@gmail.com.

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Episode 66: TLC and Gasoline?!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:53:21 +0000

The lines continue to blur further and further in our society. Work is from home, the US President is in the WWE Hall of Fame, and the furniture was back in the ring with our recap of Table, Ladders, and Chairs... and gasoline?! Then Jerry Lawler vs Andy Kaufman, the NFL playoff's have a massive change, and Kyler Murray's pass to Deandre Hopkins earns our Play of the Week!

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Episode 65: Giving Grace

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:10:39 +0000

The lack of crowds has led the WWE universe astray. Be warned Vince McMahon, course correction ahead! Tony Khan flexes on Access channel's Impact. Then, NXT let the women lead and they owned it. Send Ben and Katy your sports emails: KindaFunLPN@gmail.com!

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Episode 64: Self Awareness 2020

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 6 Dec 2020 10:50:24 +0000

This is the Retirement Tour that doesn't end. Yes, it goes on and on my friends. Undertaker "retired" n' Sting signed with AEW not knowing what it was and they'll continue milking it forever just because this is the Retirement Tour that doesn't end... Then in more sports: we feed the Jake Paul tulpa, Katy is already making predictions for the Superbowl, and Snoop Dog still rocks.

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Episode 63: Replay

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 05:34:52 +0000

While Ben and Katy bulk up on sports for the next episode we thought we'd recap some of our wildest wrestling stories, hottest takes, and sport romps we've covered so far. Write to us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

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Episode 62: Unretireable

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:03:44 +0000

We expected turducken but we ended up getting tofurkey. No stakes. No food fight. This week, Ben and Katy disagree on how best to digest Survivor Series pay-per-view and they ask themselves: Did he retire? Will he ever retire?

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Episode 61: Unionize

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 07:03:25 +0000

Vince can recruit on Twitch but wrestlers can't stream?! Zelina Vega is the latest victim in WWE's lust for ultimate control but maybe the tides will finally turn. Will wrestlers be treated as more than just corporate contracts, maybe they can be considered talent, actors, or even stunt performers one day? Then in golf, Jon Rahm's hole-in-one really showed us that the sport is really lacking Ben and Katy's commentary.

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Episode 60: Guess who?

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 9 Nov 2020 05:39:38 +0000

Ben and Katy guess who the TBD's could be in the upcoming Survivor Series. Also this week, as wrestling evolved Male wrestlers were able to rebrand and change characters without question, were female wrestlers awarded the same freedom? How many times will we be saying farewell to The Undertaker?

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Episode 59: Awesome Stuff

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 1 Nov 2020 22:53:13 +0000

Hell In a Cell started as hell to watch but they recovered by the end of the night and Halloween Havoc delivered the scares. Historic lead-up but massive letdown in this week's Match From the Past. Finally we ask, would Bill Belichick accept a hug?

Episode 58: Validation

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:23:05 +0000

Jericho and MJF showcase their vocals, Bret Hart validates everything Ben has said about Goldberg, Shaq confirms Katy's feelings on Dwight Howard, Vince still hates fat people, and Khabib shows that one can retire undefeated even with a broken foot.

Episode 57: Spreading Love (You Do You)

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:15:07 +0000

This week in rasslin' talk: Lars Sullivan's past puts Ben and the WWE on alert while Ronda Rousey rumors place her back in the squared circle. Then in sports, Dwight Howard's inspirational message scores big with Ben, Le'Veon Bell scores more money with the Chiefs, and LADogder's Mookie doesn't let the ATLBraves score in this week's Play of the Week.

Episode 56: You Can't Have Nice Things

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:42:36 +0000

The WWE gives and the WWE takes without reason or consequence. Why didn't Otis do anything with MITB?! Then in professional sports, the Lakers thought they had it but the Heat just didn't let them take it. Tom Brady, though, definitely did not have it.

Episode 55: Turf Overreach

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 4 Oct 2020 09:40:00 +0000

Vince McMahon has further extended his absolute power over WWE wrestlers but are the stars finally pushing back on his overreach? We mourn the Jets, we miss the real grass, and wonder how low the bar is being set for NFL coaches. Then, LA Lakers's A.D. pushes back the Heat as Player of the Week!

Episode 54: Ubuntu

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:24:07 +0000

Ben and Katy mentally prepare for upcoming Clash of the Champions after what could have been the worst PPV in WWE history. With the NBA community being put to the test will Miami Heat's unity be enough to defeat the Celtics and to take on the Lakers? Then Ben wonders if the NFL refs are just too sensitive or is there something more nefarious going on?

Episode 53: Unprecedented

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Why can't the WWE figure out what to do with NXT stars once they're called up? This week, we ask why Vince has no follow through, recap AEW Dynamite Parking Lot fight, preview the card for Clash of the Champions, and we prepare to talk about... more sports!

Episode 52: Botchamania

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 03:50:03 +0000

Matt Hardy went All Out on AEW and maybe it was too much. Also the original TLC Match, Edge & Christian vs The Hardy Boyz, on this week's Match From the Past!

Episode 51: Wrestling Trophy Wound

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 5 Sep 2020 03:36:25 +0000

This week Ben and Katy digest the R-Truth and Braun Strowman documentaries, they wonder if Dominik Mysterio is on his way to battling Rey Mysterio, and they speculate on CM Punk rumors surrounding Retribution. Also, we recap WWE Payback, AEW Dynamite, and prepare our mimosas for All Out 2020!

Episode 50: Man Tears

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:35:27 +0000

Nepotism runs deeper than kendo stick wounds in the legacy of wrestling. Some wrestler's kids have to work their way through developmental, other wrestler's kids just show up with cute frosted tips on their dad's promos and make it to the main stage. This week we break down SummerSlam 2020 and the debut of Dominik Mysterio.

Episode 49: Less Lights, Better Wrestling

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:41:04 +0000

With SummerSlam 2020 on our minds we talk Sonya Deville's home invasion and Renee Young out of the WWE. Also, NXT Takeover 30 happens tonight, we ask ourselves, can a football player really defeat a professional wrestler?

Episode 48: Big Words

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 19:07:10 +0000

More speculations on Summer Slam and WWE. Randy Orton: Legend Killer or Retirement Home Hunter? What part will the amazing Alexa Bliss play in the Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman match? Then on WWE, Asuka deserves better than a "Karen" story line with Bayley, will the upcoming Sasha Banks match deliver?

Episode 47: Evolve or Die

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 8 Aug 2020 02:16:15 +0000

A lot to lose and a lot to prove. Ben wonders if the Mysterio bloodline will lose another eye, if Chris Jericho writes his own roasts, and what TNT executive firings could mean for AEW wrestling.

Episode 46: Triangle of Power w/ Royce Isaacs & Tyler Bateman

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 1 Aug 2020 01:39:18 +0000

Ben talks with insiders on where Indie wrestling is heading next. Is AEW stretching to three hours a good idea? Will Tombstone Jesus ever make it big? Plus, the worst promoter they’ve ever witnessed!

Episode 45: Where The Cards Fall

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:21:55 +0000

Broken tables, concussions, and the predicted fake eyeball. Did Extreme Rules live up to the hype? We watch WWE so you don't have to!

Episode 44: To The Extreme w/ Tyler Bateman

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:17:28 +0000

Tyler Bateman of Ring of Honor joins Ben and Katy to predict how extreme the upcoming WWE Extreme Rules event is actually going to be.

Episode 43: Eye For An Eye

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:34:00 +0000

Ben and Katy talk high flying and low blows on last weeks Fyter Fest. Then, they speculate on exactly how much gouging will occur on the upcoming WWE Extreme Rules event.

Episode 42: Ch-Ch-Changes

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:15:25 +0000

Ben and Katy cover the #SpeakingOut allegations against Joey Ryan and the importance of continuing to improve the wrestling community for the better.

Episode 41: Trashtastic

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:51:23 +0000

We cover the Edge vs Randy Orton match, a trio of tag teams and the pee splash heard round the world.

Episode 40: A Heel of a Time

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:08:07 +0000

Ben and Katy give you their Top 5 Heels of all time and Randy Orton gets critical of the leg slaps on NXT ahead of his proposed 'Greatest Match of All Time'.

Episode 39: Get Weird With It

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 5 Jun 2020 23:15:03 +0000

Ben and Katy break down the card for NXT Takeover: In Your House, Rhea Ripley's new tattoo, and how wrestling could take advantage of crowd less shows with empty stadiums to make more creative choices.

Episode 38: Nothing Ventured, Double Gained

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 29 May 2020 05:15:46 +0000

Ben and Katy's predictions on Double or Nothing were wrong, the unpredictable Mike Tyson IS on AEW but not how we expected, and Hana Kimura's memory will live on in the ring.

Episode 37: One Wrestler Don't Stop The Show

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 22 May 2020 21:44:00 +0000

This week we ask ourselves if Owen Hart would have wanted the show to go on?

Episode 36: Wrestling with Motherhood

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 15 May 2020 22:42:16 +0000

Becky Lynch gives up her WWE title to birth the next Hercules but will the stigma keep her from ever wrestling again? Plus, Ben and Katy recap Money in the Bank!

Episode 35: Old School Cash Money

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 8 May 2020 22:18:51 +0000

Ben and Katy give their predictions for Sunday's Money In The Bank champions and the WWE Universal Belt.

Episode 34: The Rock VS. WWE

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 2 May 2020 23:32:30 +0000

Ben and Katy are over Cody Rhodes putting himself over, Velveteen Dream is caught up in a nightmare, we ship the Dotis (Drake + Otis) tag team, and The Titan Games go up against Monday Night Raw.

Episode 33: Cake and Kayfabe

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 01:52:00 +0000

Colt Cabana and EC3 battle for Katy's ultimate love while Ben prepares for his heel turn and WWE's Money In The Bank.

Episode 32: Wrestlexodus 20:20

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:31:00 +0000

Vince McMahon said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Florida Government has declared The WWE an essential business so the risk of illness will not keep you from wrestling!" The people wished to remain at a distance, but the PAC had already agreed to pledge millions of dollars to a re-election campaign.

Ben and Katy talk about what motivates McMahon, WWE going live, sudden wrestler contract nullification, and Ronda Rousey stirring up heel kayfabe.

Episode 31: Two-Day Wrestling Buffet

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 8 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000

WrestleMania happened over two nights, Ben and Katy toss up over which one was better. Plus, (Kissel look-a-like) Jon Moxley vs Jake Hager.

Episode 30: This Is Not WrestleMania

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 1 Apr 2020 03:57:00 +0000

Ben and Katy grapple with the WWE's choices for WrestleMania, Montez Ford crash landing on Monday Night RAW, and The Undertaker swimming in the murky waters with Doc Antle's tigers.

Episode 29: Inspired Camera Placement

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:59:00 +0000

This week in wrestling news: Vice's Chris Benoit documentary "Dark Side of the Ring", Ben on "Dark Side of the Ring: After Dark", and where the WWE could have possibly come up with the new hard cam placement.

Episode 28: Social Distance Wrestling

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:03:00 +0000

Ben and Katy watched WWE Smackdown with no audience, now we prepare for WrestleMania 36 but with no audience AND no fireworks. Also, WrestleCon vs. The Marriot, and the notorious WWE Chartered flight from 2002 that got way too wild.

Episode 27: Wrestling Crumbs in Bed

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 6 Mar 2020 00:08:00 +0000

Ben went to EVOLVE, Katy eats cereal (while watching wrestling) from the comfort of her bed, and the WWE is concerned the coronavirus is in Florida at the same time as John Cena and WrestleMania 36.

Visit HailYourselfAmerica.com to get your tickets to see a live screening with Ben!

Episode 26: Wellness Policy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:58:00 +0000

Ben and Katy talk about what Samoa Joe could have possibly done to violate the WWE "Wellness Policy", Women's Division AEW, and if the locker room really is too friendly.

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Episode 25: Shouting Into The Void

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:43:00 +0000

Ben and Katy wrestle with the meaning of a Valentine's Day tweet with no emojis, who "The Man" really is (Becky Lynch or Taylor Swift), and where the drive for UFC talent training to be wrestlers could be coming from.

Check out Ben's documentary "Hail Yourself America", now available to stream and download!

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Welcome to Kinda Fun

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Kinda Fun! We're Ben Kissel and Katy Dierks and each week we meet up to talk about our love of rasslin'.

Follow Kinda Fun on Spotify to get new episodes as soon as they come out

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Episode 24: Reading Twitter Leaves

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:39:00 +0000

Ben and Katy predict what Matt Hardy's tweets could foretell, talk about The Rock's daughter, and recall a Montreal mafia hit from the 90's.

Listen to Kinda Fun free on Spotify!

Check out Ben's documentary "Hail Yourself America", now available to stream and download!

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Episode 23: A Tale of Two Tussles

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 4 Feb 2020 22:41:46 +0000

Ben and Katy talk about the Royal Rumble, Vince Mcmahon canning two WWE execs and Ben packs his bags for the Chris Jericho cruise.

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Check out Ben's documentary "Hail Yourself America", now available to stream and download!

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Episode 22: I'm Jacked As All Hell

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:22:24 +0000

Ben and Katy talk about 4 more years of AEW wrestling, intergender wrestling and which day is drunker: Royal Rumble or Thanksgiving

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Check out Ben's documentary "Hail Yourself America", now available to stream and download!

Email us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

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Episode 21: Meanies Behind the Scenies

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 03:38:43 +0000

Ben and Katy gab about all the Tessa Blanchard drama, The Revival filing for a new trademark (and possibly moving to AEW) and Ben plans a trip to King Corbin Kentucky

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Check out Ben's documentary "Hail Yourself America", now available to stream and download!

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Episode 20: Living the Gimmick

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 8 Jan 2020 00:25:28 +0000

Ben and Katy catch you up with all the latest in the world of wrestling: that Lana + Bobby wedding, New Japan Wrestle Kingdom and lots of Twitter drama

Chicago! Pontiac! Milwaukee! Check out Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live this weekend!

Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Check out Ben's documentary "Hail Yourself America", now available for streaming and download.

Episode 19: Get Your Hustle On w/ RJ City

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:37:45 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by RJ City and they talk about his feud with David Arquette, his idea of a perfect wrestling show and RJ shares a steamy (literally) Roddy Piper story.

Who should Ben go on a dream wrestling date with next? Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

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Episode 18: Hit On All Sides w/ Priscilla Kelly

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:12:12 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by badass game-changer Priscilla Kelly and they talk about her controversial tampon move, who's in her corner and how pissing people off makes her laugh.

What do you think? Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com (except you, Jim Cornette)

Los Angeles! Come see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live this Wednesday at The Regent Theater!

Episode 17: It's Hype with Rocky Romero

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 3 Dec 2019 23:10:19 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by lynchpin New Japan wrestler Rocky Romero and they talk about focusing on the basics, how audiences differ internationally and about Rocky's Batman-esque training regimen.

See Rocky in person at NJPW Presents Lion's Break 2, December 7th & 8th in Anaheim, CA

Marking out? Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

LA, Chicago, Pontiac & Milwaukee come see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live!

Episode 16: The Librarian with Pretty Peter Avalon

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 16:30:00 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by Peter Avalon (AEW, Championship Wrestling From Arizona) and they talk about what the most painful wrestling style is, training David Arquette for his deathmatch, and, just in time for Thanksgiving, that time Peter wrestled as a turkey.

Who should be featured in the Dierks-Kissel Oscars? Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

LA, Chicago, Pontiac & Milwaukee come see Page 7 and Wizard and the Bruiser Live!

Episode 15: The Alternative Era w/ Royce Isaacs

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:55:51 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by Royce Isaacs! They talk about what it's like to have Billy Corgan as a boss, working as a wrestling extra and how heavy those belts really are.

Watch Royce on NWA Powerrr!

Marking out? We want to hear from you! Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 14: Glam, Glitz & Covered in Blood w/ Effy

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 16:34:15 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by King of the Indies, Effy. They talk about the Jordan Myles t-shirt debacle, how wrestling is getting friendlier for queer talent and Effy gives us a peek at his Dusty Rhodes foot tattoo.

Los Angeles! Effy is performing this Friday 11/8/19 at The UCC. Get your tickets here!

What do you think? We want to hear from you! Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 13: Spooky Dirt Trash w/ Tyler Bateman

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:57:55 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by Tyler Bateman and they talk about the LA scene, the crossover of horror and wrestling, and Ben asks "where are all the dongs?" Who should be on Katy's Fantasy Nice League? Write to us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 12: Everything is Purple for Me w/ Matt Knicks

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:05:50 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by the Murderous Matt Knicks (Freelance Wrestling) and they talk about the grassroots nature of indie wrestling, letting wrestlers be wrestlers and how to stay edgy while avoiding cliches. Hey Chicago! You don't want to miss Freelance Wrestling's Halloween show! Check out Things That Go Bump in the Ring, Friday, October 25th at the Logan Square Auditorium. Watch Freelance Wrestling on IWTV! Use the promo code "Freelance" for a free 20-day trial We want to hear from you! Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 11: Level Up w/ LeRoy Green

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:04:17 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by LeRoy Green and they talk about his signature style, the overlap of nerd culture and wrestling, and the importance of representation in the ring.

Watch this week's Match from the Past here!

We want to hear from you! Email us: KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 10: Slap Butts & Make Up

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 4 Oct 2019 22:07:27 +0000

Ben and Katy recap a jam-packed week of wrestling and discuss the indies being in danger of poaching from larger franchises, the fandom growing alongside new stars and they side-eye the Lashley/Lana kiss.

Watch this week's Match from the Past here!

We want to hear from you! Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

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Episode 9: Wednesdays Are War w/ Brody King

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:04:49 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by New Japan badass Brody King and they talk breaking kayfabe on social media, his passion for music and the next generation of wrestlers coming up through the ranks. We want to hear from you! Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 8: Tough It Out with YUMA

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 3 Sep 2019 22:11:10 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by YUMA and they talk about his worst injury, his tag team, the RockNES Monsters, and how he has the best merch in the biz. We want to hear from you! Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 7: King of the Fans with Conrad Thompson

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 19:51:18 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by Conrad Thompson (Something to Wrestle, Starcast) and they pick his brain on the wide world of wrestling fandom, how today is the best time to be a fan, and Conrad picks our Match from the Past! Email us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 6: Hit Her Harder with Brittany Blake

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 23:18:06 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by Brittany Blake and they dive into Brittany's origin story, intergender wrestling and Brittany shares her most brutal injury. Email us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 5: The Ole Dead Weight Finisher

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 23:01:16 +0000

Ben and Katy recap Summer Slam, NXT TakeOver, and they answer some listener mail and share their own finishing moves. Email us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 4: The Hipster Heartthrob, Casanova Valentine

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 6 Aug 2019 19:08:00 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by Casanova Valentine and they discuss hardcore wrestling, finding methods to the madness and they even finagle a couple of trade secrets out of Casanova. Email us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

Episode 3: Referee Appreciation Day w/ Rick Knox

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 23:02:00 +0000

Ben and Katy are joined by celebrity ref Rick Knox and they pick his brain on the resurgence of wrestling in popular culture, the physical toll on refs and living the gimmick. Watch Rick on AEW, premiering this October 2nd on TNT.

Episode 2: It's Always Vader Time

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:17:54 +0000

Ben and Katy recap this week in matches, from Fight for the Fallen to WWE Extreme Rules and they rewatch Big Van Vader vs Antonio Inoki for our Match from the Past. Email us! KindaFunLPN@gmail.com Get more info about "This is Wrestling - The Joey Ryan Story"

Episode 1: Showmance

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Tue, 9 Jul 2019 23:07:33 +0000

Ben and Katy discuss Eric Bischoff taking the Smackdown reigns, Cody Rhodes vs. Darby Allin at Fyter Fest, and this week on Match from the Past - King of the Ring 1997. Write to us! KindaFunlpn@gmail.com

That's Kinda Fun!

thelastpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (The Last Podcast Network) — Mon, 1 Jul 2019 17:29:22 +0000

Welcome to Kinda Fun! Join Ben Kissel and Katy Dierks each week as they bring you everything that's happening in the wild world of wrestling.

New full-length episodes starting July 9th!

We want to hear from you! Email us at KindaFunLPN@gmail.com

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