Talk'n WCW #19: Raven

What about us? What about Talk'n WCW?! In this edition, Jenny, Tim and Greg turn their attention to a WCW star who burned bright but burned out soon after: from the Bowery, it's RAVEN! The gang takes a look at the ECW stalwart's brilliant 1998, a year that saw him capture the United States championship and engage in memorable feuds with a variety of fellow rising talents. We see a violent grudge match against a fierce Canadian foe, a wild championship brawl against one of WCW's most popular wrestlers, and a blow off match that illustrates Scott Levy's wrestling brilliance. So it is written. So it shall come to pass.
 
 
 
 

Talk'n WCW #18: Steven Regal

Talk'n WCW returns with a royally fun look at His Lordship Steven Regal! From a bout in Houston with a legend to a somewhat controversial Superbrawl showing and a surprisingly epic match with an unlikely opponent, there is a lot to appreciate from this highly skilled and entertaining wrestler. Hosts Jennifer Smith, Tim Capel and Greg Phillips discuss the importance of the World TV Title, awesome and detailed character work, great uncle Lord Rupert, precision timing by Team Regal, Michael Buffer intros, the best Regal music, Larry Z's blackbelt, Seiko watches and so much more. Enjoy this exploration into one of the most unique and dastardly heels of World Championship Wrestling!

Talk'n WCW #17: Vader

After spotlighting several of this legend's classic bouts on previous episodes, at last IT'S TIME! IT'S TIME! IT'S... VADER TIME! Oh yes, the Van They Call Vader steps into the spotlight for a dedicated edition of Talk'n WCW. Watch him bring out the monster in Sting, courtesy of a brutal stipulation; match power-for-power with the British Bulldog in an underrated gem; and defy Cleveland transplant Cactus Jack's bid for bloody vengeance. PLUS: Harley Race, Depression Era movie villain and 1983 Eurythmics back-up dancer. Award-winning WCW mini movies! Vader's shocking connection to the Dungeon of Doom! And probably some surprise wrestler run-ins! As a special THEME WITHIN A THEME, all of our selected matches were held in 1993 (and we totally planned it that way). Enjoy this sampling from the most dominant year of WCW's most dominant Mastodon. NO PAIN! NO PAIN! NO PAIN!

Talk'n WCW #16: The Giant

From the minds that brought you Talk'n Pop comes Talk'n WCW, a unique look at the talents and matches that built the legacy of World Championship Wrestling. Paul Wight was memorably described by long-time rival Kevin Nash as "one-dimensional," but Jenny, Tim, and Greg put the lie to that criticism by examining three -- wait, make that four! -- big time matches showcasing the versatility and dominance of WCW's Giant! With power, agility, and rapid regenerative abilities that would put a certain diminutive Canucklehead to shame, our selection of bouts highlights The Giant's prowess both in-ring and behind the wheel (allegedly). Listen as the industry's three biggest stars CRUMBLE before his might, shorn of their dignity, their gold, and their... spot! Who says WCW couldn't book a Giant?? Join us for this celebration of wrestling's BEST super heavyweight (we said what we said). AGGGGHHHHHH!!!

Talk'n WCW #15: Goldberg

From the minds that brought you Talk'n Pop comes Talk'n WCW, a unique look at the talents and matches that built the legacy of World Championship Wrestling. This go around sees Jenny, Tim and Greg knock on the locker room door of the only undefeated world champion in WCW history, the unstoppable BILL Goldberg! Taking snapshots from three different eras of the company, the crew first heads to a titanic collision between DA MAN and one of the few figures who made him look small in comparison. Then it’s off to a star-studded collision with a Canadian legend and, finally, a brawl for the ages with a legendary mathematician. Who’s Next? TALK’N WCW is next!

Talk'n WCW #14: Randy Savage

From the minds that brought you Talk'n Pop comes Talk'n WCW, a unique look at the talents and matches that built the legacy of World Championship Wrestling. OHHHH YEAHHHH!!! With our 14th installment, it's time for a little POMP... and CIRCUMSTANCE. At last, Greg, Tim, and Jenny SNAP INTO the oft-overlooked, eclectic WCW career of "Macho Man" Randy Savage! Beginning with the reigniting of a classic rivalry in 1995, evaluating the Macho Man's role in arguably the most important match in promotion history, and closing out with his oddly topical final singles bout, this show checks in on the key matches and moments spanning the entirety of a truly Saveege run! With "contributions" from a variety of wrestling personalities (living or not), we pay tribute to one of the industry's all-time greats the only way we know how: in true WCW fashion. What up Mach???

Talk'n WCW #13: BattleBowl: The Lethal Lottery

From the minds that brought you Talk'n Pop comes Talk'n WCW, a unique look at the talents and matches that built the legacy of World Championship Wrestling. In lucky episode 13, Greg Phillips, Tim Capel and Jennifer Smith explore the curious Dusty Rhodes-created concept of BATTLE BOWL: THE LETHAL LOTTERY -- an inordinate amount of randomly selected teams, two rings, a battle royal and all the convoluted rules you can handle! And they're all fighting for the greatest prize of them all ... something! From a large Sudanese madman getting stuck between rings to Dustin Rhodes suffering a brutal betrayal and a teamup of all-time legends, we explore in-depth one of the most distinctly "WCW" match types imaginable.

Talk'n WCW #12: Diamond Dallas Page

From the minds that brought you Talk'n Pop comes Talk'n WCW, a unique look at the talents and matches that built the legacy of World Championship Wrestling. This month, Jenny, Greg and Tim delve into the WCW career of Diamond Dallas Page. From the havoc of Halloween to a No DQ match with a legend to a temporary title change, the panel experience both the heel and babyface versions of this manager turned wrestler. With an appearance by the Macho Man and a hilarious bonus track, this a must listen edition of Talk'n WCW!

Talk'n WCW #11- Kevin Sullivan

From the minds that brought you Talk'n POP! comes Talk'n WCW, a unique look at the talents and matches that built the legacy of World Championship Wrestling. Things get SPOOKY this month as Tim, Greg and Jenny examine the WCW career of the enigmatic Taskmaster himself, Kevin Sullivan! Take a trip to the Dungeon of Doom and taste of the water below, but beware -- it's not hot! Listen as the crew breaks down a nasty brawl in the city of brotherly love, a legendary fist fight that elevated a career and ... what one panelist calls the worst match in wrestling history! Tie yourself to the tree of woe and enjoy a double stomp of southern-fried podcasting!

Talk'n WCW #10- Bret Hart

From the minds that brought you Talk'n POP! comes Talk'n WCW, a unique look at the talents and matches that built the legacy of World Championship Wrestling. This time around, Jennifer Smith, Tim Capel and Greg Phillips put the spotlight on Greg's favorite wrestler of all time: Bret "The Hitman" Hart! The Hitman's time in "the" WCW was relatively brief and highly controversial, but that's not to say it was entirely devoid of good things. The crew looks at a TV title match that elevates a young opponent, an action-packed Nitro main event and a near-30-minute technical exhibition to determine: was WCW Bret really that bad? So strap on your leather jacket over your Hollywood Hogan T-shirt, slide on your mirrored circular shades and prepare your finest disinterested smirk, because this episode might be the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!