Dan and Benny In the Ring
184 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDan & Benny In the Ring is a professional wrestling podcast hosted by writers Dan Sebastiano and Benny Scala. Through in depth interviews, and commentary, we hear stories from all facets of life in the wrestling business. Dan and Benny in the Ring is a look towards wrestling’s future while celebrating its storied past.
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Episodes
Episode 174 - Wrestling Society Network
April 24, 2024 00:41 - 1 hour - 149 MBHerman "Professor Bear" Cade, the president of WSN, sits down with the guys to talk about the growing Wrestling Society Network, a video and podcast network with a plethora of content covering all things wrestling. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Wrestling Society Network: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWrestlingSocietyNetwork
Episode 173: The Life of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
April 17, 2024 00:42 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn their first ever live stream the guys sit down with Jessica Solt, the daughter of the legendary Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, as she talks about her father's career, influence on wrestling, and the story of the man behind the iconic voice. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 172: Scott Eats
April 10, 2024 01:01 - 49 minutes - 114 MBWith WrestleMania in the rearview mirror, the guys change it up a bit and sit down with bodybuilder and competitive eater Scott Eats to talk about all things food, eating, and even a little wrestling too. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Scott Eats on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scotteats
Episode 171: CM Punk and WrestleMania XL
April 03, 2024 00:30 - 1 hour - 145 MBWrestleMania XL is this weekend, and the guys break down the card, the build, and discuss the internet breaking CM Punk interview. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 170: The Life and Legacy of Ivan Koloff
March 27, 2024 00:18 - 57 minutes - 131 MBRenae Koloff, wife of legend "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff, talks with the guys about her husband's storied career, life, redemption, and decades long love for wrestling and its fans. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Ivan Koloff Website: https://www.ivankoloff.com/
Episode 169: Wrestling News and The Road Ahead
March 20, 2024 00:39 - 1 hour - 156 MBThis week the guys fly solo as they discuss news from the wrestling world and give their thoughts on the road ahead for modern wrestling. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 168: George Pantas - An Unsung Wrestling Hero
March 14, 2024 22:07 - 1 hour - 183 MBThree years ago this week Dan and Benny interviewed George Pantas about his life and legacy in wrestling, a legacy which ended with his retirement from the business in the fall of 2022. In all its remastered glory this is the interview which gave Dan and Benny the wave of support we still enjoy three years later. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny George Pantas on Pro Wrestling Stories...
Episode 167: Jon Finkel
March 06, 2024 01:29 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThe guys are joined by award winning author Jon Finkel as he discusses his upcoming biography on Randy Savage, and shares stories of his years covering sports and fitness. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Jon Finkel: https://jonfinkel.com/
Episode 166:The Life and Legacy of Ole Anderson
February 28, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week the guys are joined by wrestling historian George Schire to remember the career, life, and legacy of the great Ole Anderson. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 165: Downtown Bruno / Harvey Wippleman
February 22, 2024 01:53 - 1 hour - 141 MBDowntown Bruno Lauer returns to share more stories from Memphis, Mid South, WWF, and his more than forty years in wrestling. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Bluff City Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/@bluffcitywrestling8526
Episode 164: Ivan Putski
February 15, 2024 00:30 - 56 minutes - 128 MBAn interview with 'The Polish Hammer' Ivan Putski, originally recorded in 2021, has been digitally remastered and fully restored in its entirety. In this interview Putski talks about his legendary wrestling career, transition to body building, and even manages to show off his renowned singing voice. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 163:Vince McMahon & The NDA Scandal
February 07, 2024 01:29 - 1 hour - 166 MBThis week the guys do a deep dive into the human trafficking and sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon, and share their thoughts on what is looking to the be the biggest scandal in wrestling history. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 162: Royal Rumble
January 31, 2024 02:09 - 1 hour - 180 MBThe guys review the Royal Rumble, discuss the current scandal surrounding Vince McMahon, and analyze the future of a post McMahon family WWE. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 161: Joe Malenko
January 24, 2024 02:02 - 58 minutes - 134 MBJoe Malenko (Real Name Jody Simon) talks about his legendary wrestling family, training under Karl Gotch, growing up under the guidance of the Great Boris Malenko, and more from his years in the business. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 160: Whattaday Joe Talks Social Media in Wrestling
January 17, 2024 01:28 - 41 minutes - 94.7 MBIn a special mini-episode, Whattaday Joe Lowry joins the guys to talk about the impact of social media in wrestling and discuss the fallout of some recent social media blowups. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 159: Ian Douglass Wrestling Biographer
January 10, 2024 02:05 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis week the guys are joined by author Ian Douglass as he shares stories from his writings on wrestling in The Bahamas, and his book collaborations with Steve Keirn, Dan Severn, B. Brian Blair, and Hornswoggle. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Ian Douglass Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ian-Douglass/author/B07XC9TNFC?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true...
Episode 158 - Rocket Fred Curry
January 03, 2024 01:33 - 59 minutes - 136 MB"The Rocket" Fred Curry returns to share his thoughts on regional wrestling, high flying spots, and share more stories of his legendary wrestling family. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 157: The Iron Claw
December 27, 2023 01:57 - 1 hour - 185 MBThe guys are joined by Radio talk show host Mike Monte for a trip to the movies as they review, and discuss the history behind, Von Erich Family biopic 'The Iron Claw'. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 156: Rick Allen ”Sandy Beach”
December 20, 2023 02:07 - 1 hour - 167 MBWWF, UWF, and All Japan veteran Rick Allen who wrestled in the 80s and 90s as Sandy Beach and Sunny Beach shares stories of the territory days, his years in the WWF, and his part in wrestling cult classic 'No Holds Barred'. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 155: George Schire
December 13, 2023 01:58 - 1 hour - 178 MBWrestling author, and AWA expert, George Schire returns to talk territory days from handling backstage business and contracts to television and selling out arenas. The guys even find time to talk a little baseball. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 154: Gary Morgenstein - Wrestling and Baseball
December 06, 2023 01:59 - 1 hour - 145 MBThe guys welcome back author Gary Morgenstein as he talks about wrestling magazines, his Dark Depths book trilogy, and shares his thoughts on an array of wrestling and baseball topics. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 153: Sheldon Goldberg & New England Championship Wrestling
November 29, 2023 01:28 - 53 minutes - 123 MBLegendary New England wrestling Promoter, and author, Sheldon Goldberg talks about founding New England Championship Wrestling, his book 'The Last Fall', and his successes in the business of television and musicals. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 152: John Callahan
November 22, 2023 02:12 - 53 minutes - 123 MBWWF, IWF, and SPW veteran John Callahan (Sgt. Muldoon) sits down with the guys to talk about his decades in the business, and run against legends such as Piper, Don Muraco, Iron Sheik, and others. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Thanksgiving Special: David Crockett
November 17, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 77 MBIt's a Thanksgiving Special as legendary announcer David Crockett joins the show to talk about his family's century long ties to wrestling, the iconic Jim Crockett Promotions and Mid Atlantic Wrestling, and a rare upcoming live appearance to celebrate the retirement of an old friend. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 151: Bud Carson & Pro Wrestling World Collectibles
November 15, 2023 01:53 - 1 hour - 150 MBThe Budfather himself Bud Carson, founder of Pro Wrestling World Collectibles, The Budfather Collectibles, and owner/promoter of Lehigh Valley Wrestling joins the guys talk about wrestling collectible, merchandise, and stories of the best in store signings. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Bud Carson Storefront: https://www.ebay.com/str/philliesfanbud20
Episode 150: Steve Keirn
November 08, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 193 MBWrestling legend Steve Keirn joins the show with stories from his start in the business and training under legend Hiro Matsuda, to his run as the one half of the iconic tag team The Fantastics and WWF run as Skinner. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 149: Irvin Legend
November 08, 2023 03:17 - 1 hour - 150 MBOriginally recorded in 2021, and digitally remastered, independent wrestler Irvin Legend shares stories of his time training with Tyson Kidd, his work with Floyd Mayweather Money Gym, and his fifteen years wrestling the indies. Since this interview Irvin Legend has been featured on AEW and WWE Smackdown. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 148: Fan Forum Past and Present
November 03, 2023 00:10 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThe fans are the stars this week as we are joined by longtime wrestling fan Tony Rocca and indie wrestling manager Jade Reneau to talk about decades of wrestling fandom. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 147: George Schire
October 25, 2023 01:13 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBAuthor, and historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Wrestling Fans International Association, the importance of masked wrestlers, and give his thoughts on the hot topics of wrestling today. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 146: Donald J Bitdon
October 18, 2023 00:47 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe guys talk to indie wrestling icon Donald J Bitdon as he shares tales from his more than 20 years in professional wrestling, and the inspiring story of working to return to the ring following his recovery from a stroke. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 145: Downtown Bruno / Harvey Wippleman
October 11, 2023 00:49 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBLegendary manager Downtown Bruno / Harvey Wippleman tells stories from his humble start under the circus tent to a career spanning more than forty years in the wrestling business. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 144: Bob Smith / Pro Wrestling Illustrated
October 06, 2023 00:05 - 1 hour - 90 MBProfessional wrestling magazine writer, and musician, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine, & Wrestling's Main Event) tells stories about the golden era of wrestling, magazines, and even finds some time to talk baseball. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny The Outdated Wrestling Hour Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outdated-wrestling-hour/id1665414355
Episode 143: ”Wild Bull” Curry and Fred Curry
September 27, 2023 00:54 - 56 minutes - 65.1 MBWrestling lineage shines this week in an interview with Rocket Fred Curry as he talks about his legendary grandfather, father, and own hall of fame wrestling career. Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 142: CM Punk, AEW & The Future of Wrestling
September 13, 2023 01:01 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis week the guys are joined by TV/Radio hosts Monte & The Pharaoh for a round table discussion on the CM Punk fallout, the state of AEW, and the future of television wrestling. Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ Monte & The Pharaoh: https://www.youtube.com/@montethepharaohli1prowrestling
Episode 141: Brittany Brown ”The Boston Bad Girl”
September 06, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBFormer IWF and WWWA Women's Champion Brittany Brown talks about her decades long career, from training under Fabulous Moolah and Killer Kowalski to her years winning gold across the territories. Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Episode 140: Chris Whaley - The Man Behind ”The Masked Saint”
August 30, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAn interview with 1980s southern wrestling star, and author, Chris Whaley whose journey from wrestler to pastor to vigilante inspired the 2016 movie 'The Masked Saint'. Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ Chris Whaley on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-Whaley/author/B017RFZ72G?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEn...
Episode 139 - Buggsy McGraw Returns
August 23, 2023 01:20 - 1 hour - 158 MBThe guys sit down to hear more stories from multi time NWA champion, and territory wrestling legend, Buggsy McGraw. Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ Buggsy McGraw Book: https://www.amazon.com/Brute-Power-Autobiography-Buggsy-McGraw/dp/1644677881
Episode 138: George Schire - The Man Behind the History
August 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBThe guys are joined by acclaimed wrestling historian George Schire, for an in-depth look at the man behind the most detailed coverage of the AWA and territory records. Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/ Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/ George Schire's book: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1638330013&refinements=p_27%3AGeor...
Episode 137: Sam Street - The Future is Now
August 09, 2023 01:15 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBThe guys are joined by 20 year old wrestling rookie sensation, and former NCAA Soccer Champion, Sam Street as she talks about her early life in the business. Training under 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant and Ricky Morton, Sam Street has already won gold across the Mid-Atlantic region and is only a short run into her meteoric rise. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 137: Sam Steet - The Future is Now
August 09, 2023 01:15 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBThe guys are joined by 20 year old wrestling rookie sensation, and former NCAA Soccer Champion, Sam Street as she talks about her early life in the business. Training under 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant and Ricky Morton, Sam Street has already won gold across the Mid-Atlantic region and is only a short run into her meteoric rise. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 136: ’Wildcat’ Wendall Cooley
August 02, 2023 01:03 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBFew men meant more to the southern territories in the 1980s than 'Wildcat' Wendall Cooley. The former CWA Heavyweight Champion, CWF Heavyweight Champion, and NWA Southeast and NWA Southwest Heavyweight Champion shares his stories about his years in the wrestling business and his life in the territories. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 136: ’Wildcat’ Wendall Cooley
August 02, 2023 01:03 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBFew men meant more to the southern territories in the 1980s than 'Wildcat' Wendall Cooley. The former CWA Heavyweight Champion, CWF Heavyweight Champion, and NWA Southeast and NWA Southwest Heavyweight Champion shares his stories about his years in the wrestling business and his life in the territories. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 135: Wrestling’s Worst Gimmicks
July 26, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 167 MBTo honor the passing of our friend Mike "Mantaur" Halac, the guys discuss some of wrestling's worst gimmicks and look at the men who made the best of terrible ideas. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 134:Toni Rose
July 19, 2023 00:49 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIt's ladies night as the guys interview hall of famer Toni Rose, a five time NWA Women's Tag Team Champion and a student of The Fabulous Moolah. Having wrestled across the world Toni was a mainstay in women's wrestling during the 1960s and 70s. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Episode 133: Mike Mooneyham
July 12, 2023 01:01 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThe guys interview Mike Mooneyham, a New York Times best selling author and wrestling sports columnist who covered the wrestling business for nearly fifty years. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Mike Mooneyham Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Lies-Headlocks-Wrestling-Entertainment/dp/1400051436
Episode 132: Jimmy Valiant 4th of July Spectacular
July 05, 2023 00:42 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBWoo Mercy Daddy! The Boogie Woogie Man returns as Jimmy Valiant joins the show to celebrate 60 years in the wresting business with more stories from his legendary career. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Jimmy Valiant Website: https://jimmyvaliant.weebly.com/
Episode 131: ”Irish” Mickey Doyle Part II
June 30, 2023 01:28 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBWrestling veteran, and former NWA Tag Champion, "Irish" Mickey Doyle returns to share more stories from his decades long career from his tag team dominance in Alabama to his years up and down the west coast, and the many legends he shared the ring with along the way. *Warning - One particular story involves adult subject matter which would be considered inappropriate behavior today.* Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https:/...
Episode 130: Davey O’Hannon
June 21, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 173 MBThe Irish invasion continues as the guys are joined by Irish journeyman Davey O'Hannon who shares stories from his years across the territories working alongside some the biggest names in the history of the business. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Davey O'Hannon featured on Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/davey-ohannon-wrestling/
Episode 129: ”Irish” Mickey Doyle
June 14, 2023 01:34 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWrestling veteran and former NWA Tag Champion "Irish" Mickey Doyle shares stories from his decades long run across the territories from Canada to Florida, from Memphis to Mobile, and from New York to the North West. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny Mickey Doyle Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/irish-mickey-doyle/
Episode 128: The Underneath Guy - Wrestling’s Unsung Hero
June 07, 2023 00:55 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBLegendary job guy Randy Hogan joins the show to discuss the important role underneath guys have played in the wrestling business, his life as a leading underneath guy, and how no star is built without someone else in the ring making them look good. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny