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Hardcore Haven

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Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty explore the ECW archives, episode by episode, to find the true meaning of extreme.

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The Italian Job(ber) - Sept. 24th & Oct. 1st, 1996 (ECW TV)

April 17, 2024 17:17 - 2 hours - 127 MB

It’s time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 179 and 180 of ECW, from September 24th & October 1st, 1996. Discussed: Christopher Nolan's gut punches, a whole lotta colliding worlds, cutting out Sabu's botches, Roman Reigns' "head of the household" gimmick, the early stages of ECW's invasion of WWF, Dr. Death's dead eyes, how long someone big and muscly spends in the gym (we have no idea), and more.  Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt.  IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us...

"How To Lose A Zord In 10 Days" - Sept. 10th & 17th, 1996 (ECW TV)

April 10, 2024 19:14 - 2 hours - 130 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 177 and 178 of ECW, from September 10th & 17th, 1996. Discussed: clear dye jobs, the dead fish bridge in Regina, Lance Wright on trial (and how bullyable he is), the spoken word cadence in promos, the Fullington bloodline, Tyler's 7th birthday, how many stretcher jobs is too many stretcher jobs, the time that a “real journalist” came to the ECW Arena, Taz speaking French, the origins of the Death Valley Driver, and a whole lo...

Brand Spankin' New Doug - August 27th & September 3rd, 1996 (ECW TV)

April 03, 2024 17:48 - 1 hour - 119 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 175 and 176 of ECW, from August 27th & September 3rd, 1996. Discussed: dipping into your parent's stash, our meme ideas, how Taylor Swift brought rap to the masses, the ECW debuts of Doug Furnas and Johnny Smith (such SEO!), the weight class system, the power of making it boring, some very choice ECW merch design, remuneration and renumeration, Taz-voice, and a whole lot more, ya knuckelheads.  Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt.  S...

Gary's Goodbye - August 13th & 20th, 1996 (ECW TV)

March 27, 2024 15:01 - 2 hours - 127 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 173 and 174 of ECW, from August 13th & 20th, 1996. The ECW crew travels to Japan and we say goodbye to a legend as Pitbull #1 -  Gary Wolfe - reveals a sudden and career-ending injury.  Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/valuedog IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hard...

"How're your boy's nitrate levels?" - July 30th & August 6th, 1996 (ECW TV)

March 20, 2024 16:18 - 2 hours - 169 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 171 and 172 of ECW, from July 30th & August 6th, 1996. Discussed: inheriting from the Westons, entrepreneurship with your Mom, Luke's furniture arrangements, Brendan's junior movie reviews, Shane Douglas' divorced Dad vibes, Taz slang, the potential of Failure, wrestling's relationship with s**t rock, a preview of the rest of 1996, and much more.  Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first mont...

Shuttle over from the Napoleon Complex - July 16th & 23rd, 1996 (ECW TV)

March 06, 2024 19:32 - 2 hours - 183 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 169 and 170 of ECW, from July 16th & 23rd, 1996. Discussed: our quarter-life podcast crisis, watching Casino at a hotel, the pathology of the forbidden, what the term "short King" has accomplished, Undertaker's new energy drink "Tiger Hips", and more (let's be honest, you stopped reading this 15 seconds ago).  And there's a big announcement around the 28:00 mark.  And if anyone has any questions about the whole Tommy Cai...

"You're not very good at this, are you?" - July 2nd & 9th, 1996 (ECW TV)

February 28, 2024 17:47 - 1 hour - 146 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 166 and 167 of ECW, from July 2nd & 9th, 1996. Discussed: Luke's "5 good years" principle, Cape Feare and the CD Plus "Urban" section, the cult leader gimmick, Sandman's curved screen TV, our new 50k subsriber milestone pledge, marketing strategies at Big Turtle, how to train cats, the storied legacy of the ECW TV title, a massive return (it's Sal!), Luke's first kiss, and more - that's just the first third tbh.  Sponsor - Z...

The Hulk Hogan of Analogies - June 18th & 25th, 1996 (ECW TV)

February 21, 2024 17:16 - 2 hours - 187 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 164 and 165 of ECW, from June 18th & 25th, 1996. Discussed: hitting home runs, the Mission:Impossible chart-topper and the importance of Jim Phelps, the evolution of The Weakest Link, Luke's scooter accident revisited (and how he feels about motorcycles), what it would mean to have "all you can drink", our childhood tire pit, whether or not Bluedust was ill-advised, the return of Bob Artese (iykyk), Brendan's experience watchi...

Steve Allen: Inventor of the Chokeslam - June 4th & 11th, 1996 (ECW TV)

December 19, 2023 11:57 - 2 hours - 196 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 162 and 163 of ECW, from June 4th & 11th, 1996. Discussed: the hardest part of the pan, Divine Brown's ECW career (not that one), wearing stockings and pants, songs to get more nude to, a real shoot fighter (Paul Varlanes) and a work shoot fighter (Jason Helton), becoming an actual carnie, Brendan's brush with fame, Pitbullmania, the hits of 1996, pineapple Crush in Hanna, Alberta, Brian Pillman's unfortunate last appearance, ...

Sandman's Sex Party - May 21st & 28th, 1996 (ECW Tv)

December 05, 2023 12:56 - 2 hours - 182 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 160 and 161 of ECW, from May 21st & 28th, 1996. Discussed: the pitch for Cars, navigating C.A.R.E. in Kindergarten, Canadian animation (and the Ontario accent), long-term storytelling, receipts for pugilism, going to Stuttgart for 1.5L of Mezzo Mix, hanging out on sets, the GOOP cruise, and more! Plus: a special appearance from BURTON CUMMINGS.  Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first mon...

Trailer - A Matter Of Respect (May 11th, 1996) - EXTREMIUM 24

November 28, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.82 MB

There's a lack of rules in the ECW. There's a lack of structure. But that doesn't mean there has to be a lack of...respect! That's the issue being faced by certain sets of rivals in this show from May 11th, 1996 - A MATTER OF RESPECT. We watched along, and you can hear along with our watch along if you...listen on! Sabu takes on Rob Van Dam, 2 Cold Scorpio chops it up with Shane Douglas, Chris Jericho competes against Mikey Whipwreck, Taz has a heaping helping of Beef Wellington... OK, not ...

Wear A Helmet and Die Young - May 7th & 14th, 1996 - ECW TV

November 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 158 and 159 of ECW, from May 7th & 14th, 1996 - joing via satellite! Discussed: Luke's scooter accident and the importance of helmets, penile implants and media literacy, how to count to "1", Joey Styles' Dad's suit, 2 long matches that we received very differently, the movie "Airheads" as modern classic, Sabu's government name, Kathy Lee's sweatshop days, how to order an ECW tape, Jimmy Kimmel's quick wit, and Robert Plant ma...

Season Premiere - Dr. Marque Allen, Raven's ECW "quack" speaks!

November 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Well, we're back. And we're back with a big one.  Introducing Dr. Marque Allen - San Antonio-based sports medicine practitioner, renowned foot and ankle specialist, and at one time... Raven's roommate? Not only do we delve into the highs and lows of sharing an abode with the flockmaster himself, but we also dive deep into Marque's position as ECW's de facto medical authority. And it all started one fateful day in 1996...  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/valuedog/ We'...

Hostile City Showdown '96 (April 20th, 1996) - EXTREMIUM 23

October 06, 2023 19:05 - 2 hours - 194 MB

Sure, we talk about wrestling on this watchalong of 1996's Hostile City Showdown. But we also talk about Matt Damon, cheese grater technology, and a whole lot more! We reccomend you actually watch along with this watchalong, otherwise it might just be unlistenable. You can be the judge, though, because as a gift to you we're making this one available to EVERYONE for a limited time for FREE - not just for our Patreon backers. If you like it, I suggest you become one of those people for more f...

Free Preview - Massacre on Queens Boulevard (April 13th, 1996) - EXTREMIUM 22

September 29, 2023 20:39 - 4 minutes - 5.45 MB

Sit back and watch along as ECW brings it's extreme brand of wrestling to the Lost Battalion Hall in Queens, NY for a show that sees the debut of D-von Dudley, Chris Jericho in an excellent rematch against Taz, Mikey Whipwreck taking on Sabu, a huge tag team elimination main event, and more jobbers and shenanigans than you can shake a Kendo stick at. It's an absolute MASSACRE*.   Don't say we never did anything for ya!    Hear the whole thing over on Patreon:   patreon.com/hardcoreh...

Ep. 78 - Eliminators and Pollinators (April 23rd & 30th, 1996 - ECW TV)

September 01, 2023 19:16 - 2 hours - 176 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 156 and 157 of ECW, from April 23rd and April 30th, 1996. Discussed: the debuts of ... some real stars (Supernova and "Dangerous" Devon Storm), a deep dive on Harvest Gods, what it was like to see AEW live in Saskatoon, our new t-shirts, the celebrity obsession of Philly's own Gino's Steaks, some unfortunate fanfic, and Kimona's much-teased revelations. Will this shake the ECW to its (hard) core?  Support us on Patreon!  htt...

Ep. 77 - The Backflip Boys Try Polygonal Countouring ft. Isabel Zaw-Tun (Aoril 9th & 16th, 1996 - ECW TV)

August 04, 2023 11:35 - 2 hours - 218 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 155 and 156 of ECW, from April 9th and April 16th, 1996. Guest: Isabel Zaw-Tun!  Discussed: Canadian fame and basement apartments, the perils of watching "the wrong episode", the future of currency, podcast predilictions, hypothetical dating shows, the fashion of wrestling, swinger vibes and gimmicked chokers, oh and 2 whole episodes of Extreme Championship Wrestling.  Follow Isabel here. She shows up around 0:49:00 Supp...

Ep. 76 - Human Soufflé Machine b/w One Man Shopping Spree - March 26th & April 2nd, 1996 (ECW TV)

July 14, 2023 19:26 - 2 hours - 186 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 153 and 154 of ECW, from March 26th and April 2nd, 1996. Discussed: Chris Jericho's first ECW match and Cactus Jack's last ECW match (and final dance number), being a regular restaurant patron, thoughts on Forbidden Door (Brendan was there!), and much heckin' more.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luke on Twitch: http://ww...

Ep. 75.5 - BONUS - Darby Allin Interview

July 12, 2023 20:09 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MB

Something magical happens every 25 episodes here on Hardcore Haven.  At episode 25, we got to chat with the man who's sorry, sorry, NOT sorry - Matty In The House himself, Matt Dematt.  For our 50th episode, we got into the details of music licensing on New York cable with another living legend, Mike Esterman.  And for our 75th episode, or fortuitously timed as a bonus in between that and episode 76, we've got none other than AEW's Darby Allin on the horn to chat about his career and hi...

Ep. 75 - "Nothing if not your warm home" - March 12th & 19th, 1996 (ECW TV)

July 07, 2023 18:02 - 2 hours - 160 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 151 and 152 of ECW, from March 12th and March 19th, 1996. Discussed: the night Dave Meltzer got depressed, using the shared work printer, Dennis Miller pastiche, the Loose Cannon as Bart Simpson dynamic, gout revelations, and much more besides.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelenno...

Ep. 74 - Miserlou Loves Company - February 27th & March 5th, 1996 (ECW TV)

June 30, 2023 00:27 - 1 hour - 105 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 149 and 150 of ECW, from February 27th and March 5th, 1996. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX

Free Preview - Cyber Slam '96 - EXTREMIUM 21

June 15, 2023 18:40 - 14 minutes - 20 MB

We're back, baby!   From our watchalong on Discord, it's 1996's CYBER SLAM.   Witness Brian Pillman work the sheets, Mikey Whipwreck show where his loyalties lie, The Pitbulls in their namesake match, 2 Cold and Sabu take it to the limit, and Luke and Brendan test the limits of their tech! It's a watch-along, so you can watch along too! Just fire up the show from wherever you can and bask in the cavalcade of chaotic energy in the most online of ECW shows - CYBER SLAM.   This bonus...

Ep. 73 - Smarks and Loose Cannons - February 13th & 20th, 1996 (ECW TV)

March 09, 2023 16:36 - 2 hours - 161 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 147 and 148 of ECW, from February 13th and 20th, 1996. Discussed: interpromotional rivalries, "legal" lawsuits, method acting, Goodie Mob, surprise appearances, head tattoos, respecting the booker man, Bam Bam Biglow, Brian Pillman, the definition of smark, hydration, and much more.  Luke's cat's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/779bc695 Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenp...

Free Preview - Big Apple Blizzard Blast (Feb. 3rd, 1996) - EXTREMIUM 20

March 02, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.03 MB

It's another watch-along - live from our new Discord server. There was or was not a big storm in the Northeast, and ECW was back in Queens for only the second time ever - and Luke and Brendan are along for the ride. See! The Eliminators get a stylist. Hear! Stevie Richards spout legal jargon. Watch! As Cactus Jack and Woman respectively goad the crowd into different reactions based on their opinions of other wrestling companies. It's a bit of a weird one, knuckleheads. But we're here to w...

Ep. 72 - Screwjobs and Marshmallow Fluf ft. George Rivard (Jan. 30th & Feb. 6th, 1996 - ECW TV)

February 16, 2023 14:15 - 2 hours - 228 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 145 and 146 of ECW, from January 30th and February 6th, 1996. We've got newsworthy revelations from a screeing of Wrestling With Shadows, the death of kayfabe, and other non-ECW distractions. Oh yeah, and all the titles are going all over the place! Sit back, grab a jar of Fluf and enjoy the show.   This week's guest is comedian George Rivard.  He shows up around 2:06:00 Follow George on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yuko...

Ep. 71 - Total Gentrification at the Ball Emporium - Jan. 16th & 23rd, 1996 (ECW TV)

February 09, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 163 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 143 and 144 of ECW, from January 16th and 23rd, 1996. Massive revelations from Ms. McGillicutty! Rob Van Dam breaks an Axl in his debut! The Franchise brings the grammar lessons and Saturn and Kronus open a third wave coffee shop! All this and more on the show that will kill us one day.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luk...

Free Preview - House Party '96 (Jan. 5th, 1996) - EXTREMIUM 19

February 02, 2023 18:33 - 7 minutes - 8.03 MB

It's another drunken watch-along as we here at Hardcore Haven say goodbye - along with the ECW Arena faithful - to the Public Enemy. We also say hello to Rob Van Dam (and The Bad Crew in a different tone of voice), watch The Sandman take on Konnan, Sabu take Stevie Richards from pillar to post, Taz squash Hack, 2 Cold take on Mikey in a TV title rematch (the plot thickents), and mostly muse about the possibility of WWE selling to a big Saudi conglomerate (now you know what night we recorde...

Free Preview - Royal Rumble '96 ft. James Avramenko (Jan. 21st, 1996)

January 26, 2023 15:25 - 4 minutes - 5.15 MB

While the ECW is invading New York and positioning themselves for an historic 1996, the WWF is unveiling the New Generation with a Royal Rumble full of... well, the old gen! Watch along with us as and guest James Avramenko as Bret Hart and The Undertaker have the slowest match ever, Goldust and Scott Hall grapple over the IC belt, Double J gives Ahmed Johnson 6 minutes he'll never forget, and we talk about ABBA, incels, CPTSD, tight outfits, and how every tag team has a freak in it.  Get t...

Ep. 70 - Mummers Gonna Mumm - Jan. 2nd & 9th, 1996 (ECW TV)

January 19, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 147 MB

For the first time ever, the ECW is in New York F*****' City!  We've got more highlights of Holiday Hell from the Lost Battalion Hall than we really needed! Missy Hyatt lays the smack down, of sorts; 2 cold and Mikey underestimate each other; Taz has a whole new attitude; The Gangstas return to usher The Public Enemy outta here; Bruiser Mastino (fka Mantaur) is one and done; all this plus a shallow dive into the mumming tradition.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcoreh...

Free Preview - Holiday Hell (Dec. 29th, 1995) - EXTREMIUM 18

January 12, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 6.72 MB

It's the ECW invasion of New York! Well, Rego Park, at least, in Queens. It's the ECW invasion of Queens!  Witness: the debuts of The Blue Meanie, Missy Hyatt, and ...Bruiser Mastino (fka Mantaur); the bloody return of the Gangstas; a couple total slogs, let's be honest, go figure; a surprising title change (or two?). This one almost broke us. Please send help. Featuring: superstar musician Ellen Froese (for the first 20 minutes until she'd had enough).  Hear the full watch-along e...

Ep. 69 - Hardcore For The Holidays - Dec. 19th & 26th, 1995 (ECW TV)

January 06, 2023 17:24 - 1 hour - 131 MB

There was an elaborate plan hatched. Luke and Brendan would be able to record from the same location over the holidays! It would be a holiday special! It would also be a review of the holiday episodes of ECW from 1995 ...so everything would turn out great.  Turns out reconfiguring our recording setup after all this time caused technical problems. Also? The holidays are a very busy time and it's hard to get things done when you hit these kinds of snags.  After all of that, we present to y...

Ep. 68 - Desperado Times, Desperado Measures - Dec. 5th & 12th, 1995 (ECW TV)

December 22, 2022 05:57 - 1 hour - 141 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 137 and 138 of ECW, from December 5th & 12th, 1995. Steve Austin challenges for the ECW title, cuts his hair, and challenges again! A gigolo and a doctor walk into the ring - does anybody care? Damien Kane and Lady Alexandra bring the Bad Crew within an inch of relevence! Funk checks his Casio watch, and it's time to retire!  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Conta...

Ep. 67 - It makes no deferens to me - Nov 21st & 28th, 1995 (ECW TV)

December 15, 2022 14:52 - 1 hour - 152 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 135 and 136 of ECW, from November 21st & 28th, 1995. The Public Enemy skip out for the big time...or do they? Steve Austin ain't so stunning! Taz doesn't suplex, he perplex(es)! Luke's Aunt gives the New York thing a shot! All this and a whole lot more. Please listen to this or we will be sad.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected]...

Free Preview - November To Remember (Nov. 18th, 1995) - EXTREMIUM 17

December 08, 2022 15:33 - 4 minutes - 4.79 MB

An ECW original returns! Another ECW original turns heel! The Public Enemy get a dance-off send-off but they don't need it! All this and so much more on our increasingly inebriated watch-along of 1995's November To Remember, live from the ECW Arena. Hear the full watch-along episode right where ya think: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven Theme song by Booji Bomb. Logo by Raymond Biesinger.

Ep. 66 - Funk Didn't Start The Fire - (Nov. 7th & 14th, 194, 1995 - ECW TV)

December 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 133 and 134 of ECW, from November 7th & 14th, 1995. The Sandman runs roughshod over the undercard! A new tag team grins its way to victory! Cactus Jack brings the house down...with a boring match! It's all leading up to November To Remember... but will it be?  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luke on Twitch: http://www.t...

Ep. 65 - Decibels of Disenchanting Discourse (Oct 24th & 31st, 1995 - ECW TV)

November 03, 2022 21:56 - 2 hours - 183 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 131 and 132 of ECW, from October 24th & October 31st, 1995. Believe it or not, this is our scary and haunted Halloween Special! Steve Austin is haunted by Monday Nyquil, and it's Live! We debut Luke's Lowdown - haunted by the major leagues - and it's very much NOT live! The band Live is discussed... does it leave us quite erect? All this and more title changes than an over-focus-grouped Hollywood movie!  Support us on Patreo...

Ep. 64 - Steve Austin City Limits - (Oct. 10th & 17th, 1995 - ECW TV)

October 14, 2022 18:09 - 1 hour - 140 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 129 and 130 of ECW, from October 10th & October 17th, 1995. Steve Austin gives a WCW exit interview! Tommy Dreamer calls Uncle Terry on his cell phone!  The Extreme Encyclopedia goes bilingual! Tod Gordon runs children's charities, for goodness sakes! All this and more hype than Hype Central can handle.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahav...

Ep. 63 - The Beauty of a Bleep (Sept. 26 & Oct. 3rd, 1995 - ECW TV)

October 06, 2022 17:32 - 2 hours - 147 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 127 and 128 of ECW, from September 26th & October 3rd, 1995. A wild Steve Austin appears! Luchadors debut in the ECW arena! Beulah opens her PO Box and Cactus Jack is ready for his closeup! All this and a heckton more. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Bi...

Free Preview - Gangsta's Paradise (Sept. 16th, 1995) - EXTREMIUM 16

September 15, 2022 14:31 - 11 minutes - 6.87 MB

This one caused a ruckus for us! Witness the ECW debuts of Rey Mysterio Jr. and Psicosis! Witness the ECW debut of... Bull Pain! Witness the ECW debut of a familiar guy dressed as another familiar guy (it will make sense, we promise). All this plus a big ol' cage match, a big day for The Pitbulls, and J.T. Smith's freckles. This time with even more Steven Page!  Hear the full watch-along episode right where ya think: https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven Theme song by Booji Bomb. Logo ...

Ep. 62 - Lance Wright Controls The Show - (Sept. 12th & 19th, 1995 - ECW TV)

September 08, 2022 14:50 - 2 hours - 94.1 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 125 and 126 of ECW, from September 12th & 19th, 1995. Luke watches the wrong pair of episodes! Quite possibly Cactus Jack's most infamous promo! Old timers facetiming each other and chugging wine! Double dog collars and more swerves than your shopping cart during Sears Days. All this and a heckton more. Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcor...

Ep. 61 - Stale Cannoli In The Celebrity Wing ft. Aaron Kaplan (August 29th & Sept. 5th, 1995 - ECW TV)

September 01, 2022 14:23 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 123 and 124 of ECW, from August 29th & September 5th, 1995. Malenko and Guerrero have their classic 2 out of 3 falls match! J.T. Smith might think he's Italian! Cactus Jack reckons with the legacy of empire! All this and more tangents than a high school math class.  This week's guest: comedian Aaron Kaplan.  He shows up around 1:04:45 Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/h...

Ep. 60 - Stocking up on Pearl Jam (August 15th & 22nd, 1995 - ECW TV)

August 25, 2022 18:31 - 2 hours - 128 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 121 and 122 of ECW, from August 15th & 22nd, 1995. Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/   Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX

TRAILER - Bonus: In Your House 2 (July 23rd, 1995)

August 18, 2022 21:10 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

While the Heat Wave is running rampant in Philly, the Fed runs their 2nd ever "In Your House" event in Music City - and we're along for the ride! Join us on Patreon for a watchalong of IN YOUR HOUSE 2 - featuring a godawful lumberjack match, a heavenly IC title match between Double J and HBK, the royalty of M.o.M., and a whole lot more!  patreon.com/hardcorehaven for the full episode! Theme song by Booji Bomb

Ep. 59 - Safe Maiming ft. Tannara Yelland

August 11, 2022 17:54 - 2 hours - 143 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 119 and 120 of ECW, from August 1st & 8th, 1995. Mikey Whipwreck gets Dommed! Taz gets Steinerized! The whole roster goes to the fair and gets soaked! We're joined by Tannara Yelland for this one. Follow her on Twitter @tyelland.  Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] Luke on Twitch: http:...

Ep. 58 - Pac-Fan: Capitol Stormer

August 04, 2022 15:59 - 2 hours - 118 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 117 and 118 of ECW, from July 18th & 25th, 1995. Support us on Patreon! Only a buck for our THREE WEEK PUSH! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/   Theme song by RANX

Free Preview - Heat Wave (July 15th, 1995) - EXTREMIUM

July 21, 2022 18:41 - 8 minutes - 6.47 MB

It's a watch-along! The heat is turned up and the sweat and blood are flyin'...   Don't miss our first attempt at what people have been doing with their wrestling podcasts for time immemorial. Hear us react *LIVE* (to tape) to such exciting events as: Luna Vachon vs Steve Richards in a steel cage; Hack Myers vs Val Puccio - all over again??; Bill Alfonso's comeuppance, at long last; Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero tagging with their dream partners; all kinds of shenanigans. Don't miss o...

Ep. 57 - Jim Thorpe: Jedi Warrior

July 07, 2022 19:34 - 2 hours - 138 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 115 and 116 of ECW, from July 4th & 11th, 1995. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: [email protected] http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/   Theme song by RANX  

Free Preview - Hardcore Heaven '95 (July 1st, 1995) - EXTREMIUM

June 30, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review HARDCORE HEAVEN from July 1st, 1995! Get the full review as a fan on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven   The Public Enemy take on the debuting Gangstas! Cactus Jack takes on The Sandman - yet again! Shane Douglas looks like he's got something to say! Does he? Bill Alfonso certainly has his share of heat to garner, too. Taz takes on 2 Cold and The Pitbulls are trying to make a change - for once in their lives. All th...

SEASON 2 PREMIERE! -- Ep. 56 - Kenny Powers: Vampire Warrior (ft. James Avramenko)

June 23, 2022 16:00 - 3 hours - 185 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 113 and 114 of ECW, from June 20th & 27th, 1995.  Also discussed: the philosophy of soup; sophomoric humour; the effects of divorce on underwear; dispassionate V/O; Ellen's mic collection; a deep analysis of Paul Heyman; how no vampire should have an ex-wife; armchair ADHD diagnoses; resentment of early risers and how the dead can't fart; oh, and we get real big picture way too often.    This week's guest: James Avramenko...

Free Preview - Barbed Wire, Hoodies, and Choke Slams (June 17th, 1995)

June 16, 2022 01:08 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review BARBED WIRE, HOODIES & CHOKE SLAMS from June 17th, 1995!  Get the full review as a fan on Patreon!  patreon.com/hardcorehaven   We're back with a whole new logo (designed by Raymond Biesinger) a new pair of theme songs, and a new way more expensive lease on life. Season 2 of Hardcore Haven kicks off with the debut of one of the most anticipated arrivals in ECW History -- the Vampire War - just kidding, it's The Gangstas! Oops, s...

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