Hooked on Podcast: HOW to be Great
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Join Hooked on Wrestling's Rob McNichol and Paul Benson as they seek out the very best of every facet of professional wrestling.
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Episodes
HOW to be Great...Against Jericho
November 28, 2020 15:01 - 1 hour - 149 MBHonest Man Rob and King of the World (well, King of the Website) Paul discuss the greatest matches of Chris Jericho. The lads pick out their Short-List of Jericho - you decide which is the winner, and deserves to be toasted with a bit of the bubbly. Go to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to make your selection, junior. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Surviving as a Team
November 12, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThere have been many great Survivor Series line-ups over the years - in this podcast, Paul Benson and Rob McNichol strive to find five. Vote for your favourite at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Being Funny
November 01, 2020 10:29 - 2 hours - 141 MBFunny ain't money? Behave - some of our greatest wrestling characters have been hilarious. But who is the funniest. That is Rob and Paul's topic this week. They decide the top 5, you make the choice of the top 1. Go to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to make your choice. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to be Great...in a Gimmick Match
October 16, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBIronmen Rob and Paul climb a ladder and go through hell, in order to put some submissions of gimmick matches on the table and scramble to eliminate some. This podcast is hardcore, cagey and on a pole. Well, two out of three ain't bad... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...on your Debut
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 56.6 MBRob and Paul discuss the greatest debuts in wrestling history. Who broke the walls down, told the people who they were, turned on a friend, emerged from the darkness, put right a wrong? It's...it's....it's gotta be.... We pick the top five in the podcast, you select the winner from a poll at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be...a Great Champion
September 24, 2020 14:00 - 3 hours - 148 MBWhat makes a champion? Great matches? Poise? Class? Is it just the way you hold the belt? Rob McNichol and guest host Dean Ayass discuss the greatest champions in wrestling history. They decide on their top five candidates, then it is over to you to name your favourite. Head to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Breaking Up Tag Teams
September 18, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBPaul and Rob go behind each other's back, refuse to tag, sell out and go through windows to decide the best ever tag-team break-ups. When they have their top five, it is over to you. Vote for the winner at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great... if you are Vince McMahon
September 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBPaul and Rob discuss Vince McMahon's greatest moments. The firings, the head-shavings, the bumps, the promos, the matches, the beer baths...but what are the greatest of them all? The boys pick their top five, then invite you to vote on the number one at HookedOnWrestling.co.uk/vote. Dammit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...On Nitro
September 03, 2020 13:59 - 1 hour - 134 MBWho is Mr Nitro? Who most epitomises the WCW show that made such a huge impression on professional wrestling between 1995 and 2001? Rob and Paul discuss their choices, pick a top five - then invite you to go to Hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to choose your favourite. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Summerslam
August 19, 2020 11:26 - 2 hours - 120 MBA simple premise, a complicated discussion. All Paul and Rob have to do is pick their top five Summerslam matches, but they find that this particularly PPV brand has as rich a history as any. Enjoy the boys' discussion to narrow this chat down to five crackers, and then afterwards, head to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to make your own choice. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at 90s PPV
August 11, 2020 17:59 - 2 hours - 138 MBIn celebration of the upcoming debut episode of the Hooked on Wrestling Podcast Network's 'HOW Mania', Rob and Paul try to pick their shortlist for the greatest wrestling pay-per-view of the 1990s. You can vote for the best of their top five at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great....at Colour Commentary...One Day
August 06, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBA change of pace this week: the lads discuss the future, not the past. Paul, Rob and guest Dean Ayass analyse active wrestlers and try to work out who will make the best colour commentator one day. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Submission Finshers
July 30, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 102 MBRob and Paul tap in to those moves that make you tap out. What are the greatest finishing moves in wrestling history, and who performed them? The lads compile a top five - with a few controversial omissions. To vote from the top five, for your choice, go to Hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...as a Tag Team Wrestler
July 16, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBPaul and Rob discuss the individual wrestlers that have excelled as tag team wrestlers over the years. From a vast selection of wrestlers over the years, they agree on some, compromise on others...and try to settle an impasse that gets rather* heated. To vote for your selection, head to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote *a little bit, but not much Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...as a Mystery Partner/Opponent
July 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBRob and his own mystery partner, Chris Hatch, pick out their top five occasions where wrestling promoters have successfully utilised the mystery partner or mystery opponent gimmick. After listening, it over to you to pick the very best. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...as a Manager/Wrestler Combination
July 02, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 108 MBWrestling has seen some iconic pairings of wrestlers alongside managers, valets and, yes, advocates. Rob and Paul pick their favourite five, before you get the chance to pick the winner. www.hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at King of the Ring
June 24, 2020 18:27 - 1 hour - 126 MBWho is the greatest ever King of the Ring? That is the question Paul and Rob ponder in this week's episode of the podcast. Based on performances on he way to the coronation, and how the crown affected the winner's career, they pick a top five, from which you can vote for your winner. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Undertaker's Non-Mania Matches
June 18, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this week's assessment of one of the great aspects of wrestling, and to celebrate Undertaker weekend on Hookedonwrestling.co.uk, we discuss the Deadman's best matches outside of Wrestlemania. Rob and Paul dissect Taker's finest matches and opponents, come to an agreement on the Top Five - then it is over to you. You can vote for Undertaker's greatest non-Mania match at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted ...
HOW to be Great...at Making an Impact
June 10, 2020 21:09 - 2 hours - 145 MBPlenty of people have made their mark on TNA Wrestling down the years. But are the ones who have made he biggest impact....on Impact. Come with Paul and Rob as they delve into TNA history, sharing some never-before-heard stories from their experiences working alongside the company, and choosing their five candidates. After listening, head to HookedOnWrestling.co.uk/vote to pick one from the selected quintet. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great...
HOW to be Great at...In Your House
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBWho is Mr In Your House? The IYH concept returns this weekend, 25 years after its inception. But when it is brought to mind, who is the one person that stands out as being synonymous with In Your House? In this podcast, we decide on the top five candidates for the position, as well as discuss the history of In Your House events. So, let's polish up the boots and raise the roof all tonight...at In Your House! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. ...
HOW to be Great...at Two-Match Mania
May 27, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIf we only kept the best two matches from every Wrestlemania, which one would be considered the greatest? We intend to find out... Vote at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Theme Music Intros
May 20, 2020 13:59 - 1 hour - 142 MBAre you ready...then if you smell a gong sounding and hear a glass breaking, if you hear voices and music strikes a chord, then listen to our pick of the top five wrestling theme musics...if you judge them by their opening two seconds. Pick your winner at www.hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote One two, is this on? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Ladder Matches
May 13, 2020 14:33 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week's discussion is about the greatest ever ladder match performers.From one-on-ones to TLC to Money in the Bank, we decide shortlist of finalists in the quest to find wrestling's best on the rungs. The final five are up for your support at www.hookedonwrestling.co.uk/poll. Head there now to cast your votes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOW to be Great...at Dropkicks
May 06, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe HOW team select the shortlist as we search for who has the best dropkick in professional wrestling history. Vote for your favourite at: https://hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Empty Arena Hooked on Podcast
April 08, 2020 12:24 - 1 hour - 134 MBPaul and Rob return to the airwaves to discuss the most unique Wrestlemania ever, including chat on the Boneyard Match, the Firefly Fun House and the first ever British WWE World Champion. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season Three, Episode Five - Rumbling On
February 08, 2019 14:23 - 1 hour - 142 MBPaul and Rob discuss the fallout of the Royal Rumble, including how it sets up Wrestlemania, the potential main event, and whether Wrestlemania and the Royal Rumble could become two-day events. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season Three, Episode Four - Going OTT
January 25, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour - 156 MBRob and Paul run down the Rumble card to preview the first PPV of the year. Visit HookedOnEvents.co.uk to find out more about enjoying the Rumble with Hooked on Wrestling at one of our parties all over the country. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3 Episode 3 - Between a Place and the Hard Rock
January 18, 2019 19:29 - 1 hour - 124 MBRob and Paul are joined by British wrestling commentator and manager Dean Ayass to break down NXT UK Takeover, and what the fall out will mean for the British wrestling scene. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season Three, Episode Two - Insert Buzzer Sound
January 12, 2019 13:37 - 1 hour - 129 MBAs the Rumble draws closer, Rob and Paul discuss the Rumble matches, trying to find winners, surprise entrants and Mania main events. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 3, Episode 1: Rumbling into 2019
January 03, 2019 19:35 - 2 hours - 231 MBRob and Paul return to offer their thoughts on 2018, predict some of the stars of 2019, and cast a small eye on this month's Royal Rumble. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 17 - Something for Everyone
July 09, 2018 01:12 - 2 hours - 197 MBRob and Paul return with a fascinating discussion of the wrestling landscape. From NXTUK and WOSW, to NJPW and beyond. Hear the lads' particular inside knowledge of the industry to discuss one of the most intriguing eras in wrestling history. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 16 - That's J-E-Double R...
June 05, 2018 23:15 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWith Paul on holiday, Rob finds a perfect replacement for his erstwhile colleague - it's only Jerry 'The King' Lawler!!Lawler talks health, the good times with JR, Memphis, dropping the strap - and about our friend Jeff Jarrett, ahead of the 2018 Ain't He Great Tour, in July. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 15 - Lack Bash
May 10, 2018 23:49 - 2 hours - 180 MBThe boys talk about Backlash...and the backlash to Backlash, as well as answering your questions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 14 - The Greatest Podcast
May 04, 2018 10:57 - 2 hours - 187 MBRob and Paul, in honour of JeffJarrett's Ain't He Great Tour, and the Greatest Rumble, discuss the greatest things in the world or pro wrestling. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 13: Benson Day
April 25, 2018 10:54 - 2 hours - 170 MBOn Showbiz Paul Benson's birthday, the boys discuss the big shake up, the bigger party, the biggest Rumble, the small matter of your questions. It's dead fun. Come on in. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 Episode 12: 20 of 34 Into Two-and-a-Half
April 15, 2018 23:56 - 2 hours - 205 MBTwenty hours of Wrestlemania 34 weekend - Hall of Fame, NXT, Wrestlemania, Raw and Smackdown - broken down by Rob and Paul into 150 minutes, by way of gastroenteritis, the Arctic Monkeys and occasional bits of actual analysis. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 Episode 11 - The Grandest Showcase of the Immortal Graddaddies
April 06, 2018 00:03 - 2 hours - 212 MBIn a very long podcast, Rob and Paul break down the whole of this year's Wrestlemania, occasionally taking potshots at the length of Mania, seemingly unaware of the irony. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 Episode 10 - The Non-Mania Mania Show
March 30, 2018 01:13 - 2 hours - 240 MBRob and Paul are looking forward to Wrestlemania weekend...so they talk about everything except Mania. That is, the Hall of Fame and NXT shows are on the agenda, as are rude jibes and late 1980s advert puns. All in a day's work. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode - Eat, Sleep, Delete, Obsolete
March 27, 2018 18:33 - 1 hour - 117 MBRob hated the Ultimate Deletion.Paul loved it. Paul suggested a podcast on it. Rob now hates Paul. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 9 - A Host of Opinions
March 23, 2018 00:23 - 2 hours - 212 MBPaul's on a (Working) holiday, so Rob brings in four members of the HOW family to discuss the top four matches on the Wrestlemania card. Oh, and do we address the big news of the week? YES! YES! YES! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 - Episode 8: Life in the Middle Lane
March 16, 2018 01:03 - 1 hour - 154 MBRob and Paul discuss Fastlane, then quickly pull off onto a slip road leading directly to Reminiscence Rendezvous just off Nostalgia Drive Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 Episode 7 - Wrestlemania, eh?
March 09, 2018 00:22 - 2 hours - 166 MBRob and Paul declare themselves honourary Canadians to celebrate Hooked On's first ever party in Calgary...Alberta, Canada.This week's guest is Richard Parr, from Sportuccino, and the lads try to talk Fastlane. Instead, they argue about NFL, talk about Neighbours, and tell ever increasing show-off tales about their Wrestlemania experiences. Bonkers, but fun. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Season 2 Episode 6 - My Dinner With Dana
March 01, 2018 19:32 - 2 hours - 166 MBRob and Paul, along with guest Dean Ayass, discuss whether WWE have finally cracked the case of Roman Reigns turning face.Also, Miz comparisons, plane stories, tangents galore and more plugs than Maplins. Which, in truth, is not that hard any more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 5: I Agree With Nick
February 16, 2018 01:19 - 1 hour - 163 MBNWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis speaks to the lads about his crusade, NWA's relevance in modern wrestling, and his very candid views on how to be a star. It's a cracker - Nick doesn't hold back. Also, Rob and Paul offer some early Elimination Chamber and Wrestlemania chat. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 Episode 4 - All Hail, Gail
February 09, 2018 00:32 - 2 hours - 186 MBRob and Paul welcome recently retired Gail Kim to the show to talk career highlights, her plans for the future...and Portuguese chicken outlets.The boys also discuss the Womens' Rumble, 205 Live, Coliseum Video...and the ineptitude of Hull Trains. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2, Episode 3 - Rumbling On
February 02, 2018 01:08 - 2 hours - 200 MBPaul and Rob discuss the fallput from last week's excellent Royal Rumble, including plans for Wrestlemania, where Ronda Rousey goes next, NXT, signees from Impact Wrestling and more, Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 2 Episode 2 - The So Ho Rumble
January 26, 2018 02:32 - 2 hours - 201 MBCardiff Hooked on Wrestling host So Cal Val joins the boys to talk about the first ever Woman's Royal Rumble and RAW25; Rob and Paul discuss the rest of the Rumble card as well as NXT Takeover. The team also joined by the first ever Royal Rumble winner, Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE Announcer
January 19, 2018 00:41 - 2 hours - 203 MBTHE Show welcomes THE announcer. Jim Ross, author of the hit autobiography Slobberknocker, is widely regarded as the greatest announcer of all time. He joins Rob and Paul his book, his career and RAW25. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 42 - The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Who Might Win the Rumble
January 12, 2018 00:11 - 2 hours - 171 MBAsh Rose from the Gorilla Position joins the lads for some Rumble predictions, nostalgia and speculation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 41 - Mix and Match
December 16, 2017 11:00 - 2 hours - 176 MBJoin Paul in trying to suffer as Rob's gloats of his 'success' in predicting the upcoming Mixed Match Challenge. Also some sheep quiz chat, a little look at Clash of Champions, and another singing bet... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.