Mat Mania Podcast
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsClassic Pro Wrestling History, WWE PPV wrap-ups, special guests, and unreleased songs from Mega Ran.
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Episodes
Episode 79: Mania 34 Wrap-Up
April 12, 2018 20:18 - 1 hourThe Fellas are back to recap a HUGE weekend of wrestling, what we liked and what could've been better at the Showcase of the Immortals. We also talk animal videos, comic movies and more. Put Over: Ran - The Philadelphia 76ers 16 game win streak Neoecks - National Pets Day (send @ElNeoecks your pet pics) Rok - Drake's new single Teek Hall - WE ALSO HAVE A PATREON now! you can back us for any amount and be a part of the show! check out the patreon page for details! Learn more about your ad ...
Episode 78: The GREATEST WRESTLEMANIA EVER (Crossover w/The Steel Cage)
April 05, 2018 11:54 - 2 hoursIt's a FULL HOUSE as the gang from The Steel Cage Podcast joins Mat Mania for a never-before done crossover episode (I'm sure it has been done). Over brews and Coney dogs, Team Mat Mania and and Team Steel cage puts over a bunch of stuff and picks the 7-hour Wrestlemania 34 card. Save THIS WEEK ONLY on prowrestlingtees.com on Mat Mania or Steel Cage merchandise, just check out with the code MANIA. Follow The Steel Cage on Twitter or keep up with episodes on TheSteelCage.com. Gonna be in NOL...
Episode 77: Mega Ran's Back!
March 29, 2018 14:21 - 1 hourHello Mat Maniacs! The world's most dangerous pod is back together as Mega Ran joins via phone to lay the law down. The boys talk hip-hop news, movies, TV and more, with special in-studio guest DJ Big Serg. Will Avengers: Infinity War out draw Black Panther? Is rap beef the same as pro wrestling beef? was NJPW Strong Style Evolved the best card ever? Why didn't Diddy show up to Craig Mack's funeral? All this and more on Episode 77 of the Mat Mania Podcast! Don't forget, if you guys Also, the...
Episode 76: Yes Men
March 26, 2018 05:36 - 1 hourMatmaniacs! We are back to talk a whole lot of wrestling and much more. Lead booker Mega Ran is currently jet flying on tour so Teek Hall, Rok and Neoecks hold it down. We jump right into the news that shook the wrestling world when it dropped, and the guys give their take on the return on Daniel Bryant. After that we dive into some Raw and Smackdown and talk WrestleMania. Enjoy, Matmaniacs! Catch Mega Ran on the WrassleRap Podcast this week with Emilio Sparks! Learn more about your ad cho...
Episode 75: Tis The Season
March 16, 2018 16:56 - 1 hourHello there Mat Maniacs! Thank you once again for giving us another listen. This week we have FREEBIRDS RULE with Teek Hall, Roknowledge and Neoecks diving into this week’s professional wrestling, while head booker, Mega Ran is on tour inspiring everyone with his lyrical genius. Go to megaran.com for all the tour dates, previous podcast episodes, and merch! Please be sure to visit www.prowrestlingtees.com/matmaniapod and become an official Mat Maniac by picking up our shirt! Please send us pi...
Episode 74: Roadblock to Wrestlemania
March 08, 2018 16:21 - 1 hourWith Mega Ran away on tour (catch those dates here) and Neoecks under the weather, Rok and Teek hold it down with discussions on politics, classic hip hop albums by Wu Tang and Bad Boy, and imagining a world where Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is president. Wrestling-wise, they cover the Ronda Rousey developments, Sasha and Bayley's on again off again kinda-feud, Nia Jax turing, and Cena's road to Wrestlemania! PUT OVER: Teek: "Godless" on Netflix Rok: Royce da 5'9's SCORCHING Freestyle on Hot 9...
Episode 73: When Ran's Away, The Boys Will Play
March 01, 2018 12:37 - 1 hourThe boys are back with a new hard hitting episode, while Mega Ran's flight has him lost somewhere in Canada. The reminisce over dialup, talk anime and of course wrestling, discussing some great work-shoot promos this week, an Elimination Chamber Review, and news on the Road to Wrestlemania. PUT OVER: Neoecks: Mega Ran's Tour Dates: 3/4 @ The Know, Portland OR3/5 @ The Lounge, Sacramento CA3/6 @ Elbo Room, San Francisco CA3/7 @ Amplyfi, Los Angeles CA3/8 @ The Merrow, San Diego CA3/9 @ Beaut...
Episode 72: Wakanda Forever
February 23, 2018 02:47 - 1 hourWhile Mega Ran is in the UK, the boys hold it down chatting about the week in WWE, NJPW as well as movie, TV and music chat. Teek Hall, Roknowledge and Theeeee Neoecks start things off putting over Nipsey Hussle's new album, Hannibal Buress’ Podcast and Overwatch League. Neoecks then breaks down his first WWE live event in Prescott before we jump right into Monday night Raw! The boys break down the gauntlet match, ROK continues his hate for "Trashka" and they break down this Sunday’s Elimina...
Episode 71: Sin Or Win
February 15, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutesHappy Valentine's Day! The crew spreads love to New Japan, and rates recent booking decisions. In honor of V-Day, they vow to keep the show positive...which doesn't last too long. Mega Ran drops a bombshell announcement before his UK tour, and the Maniacs answer fan questions. PUT OVER: Teek: Cinema Wins and Cinema Sins Neoecks: ZapCon (April 21, 22 2018) Ran: UK Tour and a BIG Announcement! Mega Ran and Sammus' UK Tour Dates: 17 Feb Hull @ O’Rileys 18 Feb Nottingham @ National Videogam...
Episode 70: Why Eagles Why
February 08, 2018 05:45 - 1 hourIn a packed episode, your favorite Maniacs put over The 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, Monster Hunter World, The Gaming Historian, The Solo trailer, and the life and legacy of J Dilla and Nujabes, oh, and talk a little wrestling. Does Uncle Dave REALLY KNOW what's going on? The Usos cut the promo of the year, 2nd week in a row. Catch Mega Ran live this week! 2/10/18 at Emporium Arcade Bar, Chicago, IL 2/11/18 at Icehouse, Minneapolis, MN 2/12/18 at 2720 Cherokee, St. Louis, ...
Episode 69: Post-Rumble Jumanji
February 01, 2018 06:45 - 1 hourThe fearsome foursome of podcasting are back in the building to wrap up the Royal Rumble. Mega Ran was backstage for the event... Who did he see? What did he hear? Who sat near him at the monitor? The guys also talk NXT Takeover, and Neoecks updates us on NJPW... Is Bullet Club fine? PUT OVER: Ran: Nipsey Hussle Neoecks: Getting a new twitter account Teek: Archer Rok: One Day At A Time Season 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 68: RAW 25 + Royal Rumble Predictions
January 25, 2018 07:22 - 1 hourThis week's Mat Mania sees the gang discussing the ups and downs of RAW's 25th Anniversary episode, and give our predictions on the men's and women's Royal Rumble. The gang also discusses the 90's, Living Single on Netflix, Black Lightning, Drake and much more. Catch Mega Ran this week at The Fire in Philadelphia, Jan 26! 8PM start time. PUT OVER: Ran: Drake's new track "Diplomatic Immunity" Teek: Supporting Things You Don't Necessarily Like (for the culture) Rok: Himself (got a raise!) Ne...
Episode 67: Tinder Mahal
January 18, 2018 08:22 - 1 hourWith Mega Ran out, The Mat Mania crew gets together to chat about The Wrestler, video games, rumors on steroid use, Cena in the Bullet Club, celebrating birthdays, the art of “the layer game,” WWE’s newest signings and predictions on their usage, the future of Paige and the validity of the sources, Ronda Rousey’s WWE plans, Braun’s 12 million dollars of destruction, the return of Seth Rollins’ Curb Stomp, Goldberg in the HOF, Predictions on Legend appearances on Raw 25, and they reflect on th...
Episode 66: Wrestle Kingdom 12, In Person
January 11, 2018 06:13 - 54 minutesMega Ran returns from Japan with stories to tell about Wrestle Kingdom up close, the best matches and the fallout. We recap Raw and SmackDown Live, take fan questions and more. We have an Instagram! Go there and add us, instagram.com/matmaniapod! Put Over: Ran - "The Chi" on Showtime Teek - Dave Chapelle Specials on NetflixRok - “The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story.” Neoecks - Street Fighter Anniversary 30th Anniversary Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Episode 65: INTERNETS! w/Toure Masters
December 21, 2017 07:08 - 57 minutesBefore taking a break for the holidays, the gang wraps up the year's best feuds, best matches, wrestlers and moments of 2017 and guest Toure Masters chats about his new album "Finally Champion." The crew gives a heartfelt farewell to hip hop podcast pioneer Reggie "Combat Jack" Osse, who passed from colon cancer at 48. PUT OVER: Ran: Star Wars' second viewing Teek: Issa Rae's 2 new shows greenlit Rok: The City of Las Vegas Toure: The new Eminem album Get Toure's new album "Finally Champion"...
Episode 64: The Pool Of Potentials w/Rok, Neoecks and Eva
December 14, 2017 16:29 - 1 hourToday, a FULL HOUSE invades the arena, as the gang chats about Star Wars, binge-watching habits, The Universal Title picture, hot takes on Jason Jordan's IC title chances, why the WOKEN gimmick rubs Rok the wrong way, thoughts on Absolution/Riott Squad similarities, and how every opinion matters except his on Asuka. Catch Mega Ran this weekend in Columbus OH for the Huge Euge Holiday Show at the Woodlands Tavern! megaran.com/shows for details. PUT OVER: Ran: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Neoec...
Episode 63: Christmas Miracles w/Cap Kaveman
December 09, 2017 20:58 - 58 minutesRan, Teek and special guest Derek "Cap Kaveman" Montilla review the week in wrestling, discussing topics such as the "awakening" of Matt Hardy, if more or less wrestling is a good thing, Christmas movies and hot takes on Jason Jordan and Shane McMahon's eventual turns. Catch Cap's podcasts and updates on Twitter. PUT OVER: Cap: Christmas Shopping OnlineRan: "She's Gotta Have It" on Netflix, a Motown Christmas Teek: "The Punisher" on Netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Episode 62: If It Ain't Broke...
December 02, 2017 16:18 - 1 hourTeek Hall and Neoecks hold down the podcast this week with Mega Ran on tour. They discuss why Marvel should not be compared to DC and who might bite the dust in the upcoming Infinity War movie. Also they give their thoughts on Broken to Woken Matt Hardy and his war on the WWE and finally the Hype Bros breaking up on SDLive. All that and more on this week's Mat Mania podcast. Neoecks puts over Mega Rans Extra Credit Tour and Teek Hall puts over the Marvel Infinity War trailer. Upcoming Tour ...
Episode 61: Survivor Series Weekend Recap w/neoecks
November 23, 2017 07:28 - 1 hourA wild weekend in Houston, that Mega Ran and Teek return with stories to tell! After watching NXT TakeOver: WarGames and Survivor Series live, they had a moment to spend some fun downtime with a few WWE Superstars. Who's the funniest? Who's not so funny? The gang reviews all of the weekend's events and addresses a few rumors. Shouts out to Finn Balor for our podcast drop intro! Catch Mega Ran on tour next week! Mega Ran's EXTRA CREDIT TOUR dates: 11.24 Birmingham AL 11.25 Jac...
BONUS EPISODE: Live in Houston w/Kyle Hubbard
November 22, 2017 20:40 - 48 minutesDuring a crazy Survivor Series weekend, the gang broadcasts live from The White Oak Music Hall in Houston, and talks NXT TakeOver and more with guest, Houston MC Kyle Hubbard. His new album "All Good Things Come" is getting rave reviews everywhere, so check it out! Enjoy our chat. Thanks to ReplayXpo and the good folks of Houston, TX for all the hospitality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 60: Survivor Series Remorse w/EDH
November 17, 2017 05:28 - 1 hourOur youngest guest yet joins us, in 12 year old EDH, amazing rapper in training and son of Arizona hip-hop artist Lucky D. We make our Survivor Series predictions, talk about James Ellsworth's legacy, ask why so many last minute changes are happening on the match cards, and say goodbye to young rap artist Lil Peep, who passed at the age of 21. Catch Ran and Teek LIVE this weekend in Houston for #SurvivorSeries! 11/17 @ Warehouse Live, 8PM. TICKETS HERE 11/19 @ White Oak Music Hall, 3PM. TI...
Episode 59: Mailbag, Alpha vs Omega, Survivor Series
November 09, 2017 06:11 - 1 hourMega Ran, Teek Hall and Dave return to answer YOUR twitter questions! Ric Flair's 30 for 30, Theories on Survivor Series changes, and the bombshell that shocked the wrestling world, Chris Jericho vs Kenny Omega! The guys put over Thor: Ragnarok, Shadow of War, and Mayhem Lauren's album. send your questions to @MatManiaPodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 58: Fools Rush In w/Roknowledge and Neoecks
November 02, 2017 18:14 - 1 hourIt’s a full house on this week’s Mat Mania and Ran, Teek, Rok and Dave discuss Lio Rush’s controversial tweet and what it means, review Raw and SmackDown Live’s lead in to Survivor Series, debut Dave’s Corner (a NJPW wrap up segment),and play some new music. PUT OVER: Arizona Hip Hop Festival 11/11, Big KRIT’s new album, Super Mario Odyssey AND the new Rowdy Roddy Piper Documentary, see that here! http://www.ninelegendsfilm.com MUSIC: Doc Lesnar’s “Strong Stylin” (Horseman Remix) follow Ro...
BONUS EPISODE: The New Day Interview
October 26, 2017 19:58 - 17 minutesDuring New York Comic Con, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston of The New Day sat down with Mega Ran after the WWE x IGN eSports Showdown for an interview! The boys discuss New Years Resolutions, foods, music choices early video game memories, and what went down with the SmackDown Rap Battle. Shouts out to the guys for stopping to chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 57: Villains and Villainettes w/EvaRockz
October 26, 2017 06:42 - 1 hourGuest Eva tells us the story about her getting into wrestling to talk to a boy, TLC, Raw and SmackDown updates, and the gang puts over Stranger Things, our homie's new video, The Bearded Villains, and Mega Ran drops a SURPRISE announcement about a new project! Follow Eva on Twitter/IG at @EVAxROCKz Get the "Wrestling Fans Against Fascism" shirt here: http://wfaf.bigcartel.com/ Remember to leave us an iTunes review for two FREE tickets for the Arizona Hip Hop Festival! Mega Ran's next show...
Episode 56: The Day Paul Takes Over
October 20, 2017 16:51 - 1 hourMat Mania #56 On The Day Paul Takes Over Teek Hall and guests G1 & Roknowledge talk baseball, Kalela’s “Take Me Apart” album, the mystique surrounding Rick Ross’ great musical ear, Prison movies, Black Panther, preview TLC, Bray Wyatt: The Conjuring, What would happen when Triple H takes over, and wrap up RAW and SmackDown Live. follow the guys: @g1totherescue and @roknowledge (twitter and IG) Catch Mega Ran and Teek Hall live at Valley Bar with Open Mike Eagle, Monday October 23, 2017. Lea...
Episode 55: Tours, Hell in A Cell Fallout w/MC Lars, Roknowlege & Tiff
October 13, 2017 20:33 - 1 hourMega Ran drops an intro from Erie, PA on tour with MC Lars, chatting about tour, new songs and ICPs "Stranglemania" DVD. Teek holds down the home fort with Roknowledge and his wife Tiffany, as they recap Hell in a Cell, discuss the Shield reunion and who benefits most from it. Also they discuss the shocking fallout of Sami Zayn joining his brother Kevin Owens against Shane McMahon. Ran's EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with the NEW DAY is on Patreon, check that out! MC Lars "Awesome Friendship Adventur...
Episode 54: Legal Actions, Lucha SNES Classics
September 29, 2017 06:27 - 1 hourMega Ran and guests Dave and Derek "Cap Kaveman" Montilla talk about chasing down SNES Classic systems, Lucha Underground's classic match, WWE No Mercy fallout, a perfectly executed double turn on RAW, and Ran blows the lid off of a dirt-sheet rumor running rampant. Music by RoQy TyRaid, Asher Roth & EOM, and Childish Gambino. Follow Dave on Twitter, @Neoecks Follow Cap on Twitter, @Cap_Kaveman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 53: Ran In Japan w/ Richie Branson, Roknowledge, Neoecks
September 24, 2017 01:59 - 1 hour*EXPLICIT EPISODE* Mega Ran provides the intro in Japan with Richie Branson, who talks about the comeback from cancer and thoughts on the motherland, meeting Kenny Omega and more. Meanwhile Teek Hall is flanked by Roknowledge and David Valencia, who talk about the IC title chase, final No Mercy predictions, a heel Enzo, who's off the Jinder Train and a dedication to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Follow Rok on twitter at @roknowledge, and David at @neoecks, and the show at @MatManiaPodcast Learn ...
Episode 52: That (Other) Time In Vegas
September 14, 2017 17:36 - 52 minutesLive right before #SDLive, the guys record a special episode at Zia Records in Las Vegas! Thanks to Zia for having us. We talk No Mercy, and a possible replacement for SmackDown's GM, poke holes in the "part time champ" theories, discuss "bad fans," and a lot more! AFTER SmackDown was when it got crazy. You might have seen Ran freestyling with The New Day while Kofi twerked on the Strip, good times. You can get Mega Ran's albums on vinyl at any ZIA RECORDS location! Song by our own Teek Ha...
Episode 51: Roman vs Cena vs Kayfabe
September 08, 2017 20:53 - 1 hourMega Ran returns to the squared circle to talk wrestling, PAX West, Destiny 2, new Netflix movies and more with Teek Hall. Is it Nia Jax's time? What is Vince coming back to do? Also some major shout outs to Brooklyn Brawler, idealshop.us, Wrestling Against Fascism and more. Music by PMD and Action Bronson. Fans who sign-up for a Funimation Now subscription using the promo code “megaran” will receive a 14-day free trial and their first month for only 99 cents. That’s $5 off the normal price...
Episode 50: Wrestling in the Comicverse w/ Roknowledge & Albert Morales
August 24, 2017 05:58 - 1 hourWith Ran absent, Teek Hall holds down hosting duties and welcomes Roknowledge back, and comic artist Albert Morales. The guys talk about comic books, movies, and the week that was Summerslam and it's fallout on WWE TV this week. We had some GLORIOUS surprises. Follow our guests at: Twitter/IG: @roknowledgeIG @SuperImpactoStudiosTwitter @RoosterStudios2 ALSO: Get $10 off shirts by www.idealgiftshop.us by using our code MATMANIA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minisode: Rob Aurelius Talks SummerSlam
August 22, 2017 16:45 - 39 minutesLive in Brooklyn, Mega Ran meets with Rob Aurelius, business owner and advocate to Brooklyn Brawler, to talk about Brawler's book, Summerslam thoughts and what makes NYC the greatest city in the world. Catch Rob on all social media at @RobAurelius, simple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 49: The Biggest (Racist) Party Of The Summer
August 17, 2017 19:44 - 1 hourRan, Teek and special guest Aubrey Modium talk Summerslam, giving our final FINAL match picks and break down a WILD week in WWE TV. Also: are fans too smart? Do we know too much? Was it better when we had no idea what would happen? And the fellas spend some time focusing on the ridiculous events of the week in Charlottesville. How do we fix this? PUT OVER: Carmichael Show, Finn Balor at Rap Shows, Sonic Mania BREAK IT DOWN: Charlottesville, Alt Right and Alt Left TURN IT UP: Sunni Colon ...
Episode 48: Last Fan Standing w/Roknowledge
August 10, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour"Would you let Roman Reigns kick you off a bus?" The boys are joined by repeat guest Roknowledge, discussing the rowdy fans in Canada, the effects of today's booking decisions, and imagine if Jay Z and Beyonce started their own network. The Bayley hot takes continue, Teek tries to sell the guys on Rick & Morty, and we talk Raw and Smackdown, and possible storylines going into SummerSlam. Music by Sean Price (RIP), Dan Bull and more. catch Rok at @Roknowledge on twitter. Mega Ran has a few c...
Episode 47: SummerSlam Shields w/G1
August 03, 2017 23:43 - 1 hourProducer/Singer/Host G1ToTheRescue joins us once more to talk SummerSlam matchups, and have some fun with Shield Reunions and who could be a part of it. Also we talk about TV shows and movies we're into right now, and give grades on SmackDown and RAW's TV segments lately and hot takes on the WWE Women's title and Cruiserweight segments. Music by Thaahum (RIP), The StarCade Boys, and Doc Lesnar. Follow the crew at: @megaran @teek_hall @g1totherescue also, don't forget! sign up for Funimation...
Episode 46: Believe In Yourself w/DJ Stude
July 27, 2017 18:32 - 1 hourThe gang returns with a review of WWE Battleground, and discuss the legacy of the great Mark Henry, who just retired. Ran is upset with Walmart, and we wonder what an USO Penitentiary match would look like. Guest DJ Stude brings some new music and insights on the creative process. Music by DJ Stude and Them Starcade Boys. Love Anime? Go get a subscription to FUNimation Now and help support the show! Go to funimation.com/megaran and sign up, checking out with the code "megaran" and save $5 of...
Minisode: Battleground at San Diego Comic Con w/Matthew Kelly
July 23, 2017 07:00 - 24 minutesMatt Kelly returns, live from the Geekscape Booth at San Diego Comic Con! Ran and Matt chat about what they liked at SDCC, WWE Battleground predictions, women's wrestling, and more. Listen to Matt's podcast Horror Movie Night on the Geekscape Network. NOTE - Pardon the distortion, we used a ZOOM recorder live on the floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 45: Kurt's Kids w/Mic Maven and Penny The Great
July 21, 2017 08:26 - 1 hourJam packed episode as the fellas give their thoughts on the latest paternity angle involving Kurt and Jason Jordan, as well as thoughts on who will finally unseat Jinder as champ. Penny The Great joins a boxing conversation and we determine what it would take for Conor to win, and seriously consider putting $100 on him in Vegas. If you're interested in chipping in, contact us, @MatManiaPodcast. Music by Mic Maven and Penny The Great. Follow Mic Maven on twitter/IG at @micmaven Follow Penny on...
Episode 44: F5-ing Cattle w/Roknowledge and JBannanerz
July 13, 2017 19:47 - 1 hourToday's episode recaps the Great Balls of Fire PPV and the shows that followed, as the boys and their special guests discuss how quickly booking decisions must be changed on the fly, how Roman felt like bringing up the Attitude Era justifies attempted murder, and give some hot takes on future plans for Enzo Amore. We also take the time to put over the Kurt Angle WWE 24/7 video on the Network, highly recommended, and take some time to appreciate the genius of Kurt Angle. It's True, It's True. ...
Episode 43: SmackDown RapDown
July 06, 2017 04:07 - 57 minutesRAP BATTLE!!!! This week, Mega Ran is the show's special guest, fresh off his appearance on live WWE TV this week. Ran played a member of The New Day's entourage for their Rap Battle against The Usos, hosted by Wale, and the people have questions, so we answer them! What did Ran say to John Cena? Who was cool backstage? Was he nervous? How was talking with Okada? Is WWE catering as legendary as advertised? And did Mega Ran pen some bars for The New Day? Music by Wale, and Mega Ran, and as alw...
Episode 42: Cody Got The GLOW w/Sincerely Collins
June 29, 2017 18:17 - 1 hourToday's episode is a special dedication to the new ROH World Champion Cody Rhodes and his long journey to the top. We also review RAW and Smackdown and discuss Roman's new shirt, give a Bayley progress update, the women's Money In The Bank re-do match, Punjabi Prisons and we review the new Netflix series "GLOW." We're also joined by rapper Sincerely Collins who tells us about his wrestling history, new music, aliens and so much more! It's a wild episode. Don't forget to follow the show's ne...
Episode 41: Money Out The Bank, RIP Prodigy
June 22, 2017 07:35 - 1 hourToday's show features special guest BJ, aka "G1," producer, singer and ring announcer for PHX Wrestling. Mega, Teek and BJ recap the Money In The Bank PPV and the fallout, listing several creative decisions they disagreed on, Braun's misspelled tweet, the decision to re-do the women's ladder match, and Teek drops some controversial hot takes on Bayley. Get music and more from G1 at @g1totherescue on Instagram and Twitter, and catch him at PHX Wrestling's next event July 21. Music by Prodigy ...
Episode 40: Extreme Fools w/Toure Masters, Teek Hall
June 08, 2017 13:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, Mega Ran is joined by Teek Hall and first time guest Toure Masters, a hard working hip-hop artist from AZ, as well as lifelong WWE fan. We talk about why this should be the last Extreme Rules PPV, how Mega Ran’s trusty Mega Buster was stolen at a show in SF, who’s on the Jinder Train, and break down the PPV and the following RAW and Smackdown Live episodes. selection: “The Wyatt Era” by Toure MastersGet music from Toure Masters at https://soundcloud.com/touremasters Learn mo...
Episode 39: The Death of Kayfabe w/Lynx Kinetic
May 05, 2017 01:00 - 1 hourMega Ran’s guest this week is Lynx Kinetic, 1/2 of the Mat Mania duo, and crazy person. I'll explain in the episode. Lynx gives his thoughts on Payback, including the House Of Horrors match and its fallout, as well as a controversial photo leak that leads us to the question: Is Kayfabe really dead? We also take a walk through Lynx’s musical history and play new and classic tracks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 38: Wrestlemania: The Movie w/Teek Hall
April 09, 2017 01:00 - 1 hourDid you hear the one about Mega Ran and Teek Hall’s WILD Wrestlemania week? From sharing bottles with Wale at Walemania to meeting our heroes at Wrestlecon, rocking a packed “Mat Mania” release party downtown with Smoke DZA, a funny Hulk Hogan story, to witnessing a historic ladder match at ROH, to being backstage at some of the best events of the weekend, down to watching the Undertaker’s final match in the flesh, you’ll get a firsthand report of the week that was, in Orlando. Welcome to Wre...
Episode 37: Is it WrestleMania Yet? W/ Justin Ivey
March 28, 2017 18:00 - 43 minutesMega Ran and XXL writer and wrestling fan Justin Ivey discuss why it doesn’t quite feellike ‘Mania season this year, and give our predictions on what will go down at the Show Of Shows. Get at Justin on Twitter at @JustinIvey_ Mega Ran will be in Orlando for Wrestlemania week. The Schedule: Wed 3.295-7 PM In-store Appearance @ Gods & Monsters I-Drive Thurs 3.304-7PM WrestleCon Kickoff Party w/JR, Sting and Ric Flair@ Wyndham Resort Fri 3.31-Sat 4.19-5PM WrestleCon Table #27 @ Hyatt Regency Orl...
Episode 36: Royal Roulette with R8ed R
January 20, 2017 19:00 - 1 hourRussell “R8ed R” Tyson is a rapper, wrestling journalist and most importantly, a fan for life. He and Ran talk about Raw and Smackdown’s latest storylines, and offer some hot takes on his favorite wrestler (shouldn’t be a surprise), the Royal Rumble, WrestleKingdom, Kenny Omega, new music, and much more. JUST ANNOUNCED! Mega Ran will be in San Antonio for PAX South and Royal Rumble related activities. 1/27 at PAX South in the Jamspace 6:30 PM1/28 at The Korova, with MURS, 7PM. get tickets at ...
Episode 35: Rumble with MURS
January 04, 2017 19:00 - 1 hourUnderground rap legend MURS joins the Mania for a chat about the year 2016 in wrestling, what they want to see at the Royal Rumble, if we want Hulk Hogan back, his new album “Captain California” and much more! also, Ran plays his new track “Year In Gaming 2016” as well as MURS’ surprise fantasy entrance music. Happy New Year Maniacs! *marked explicit for a liitle bit of language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 34: RoadBlock Excellence w/ Randy Cruz
December 17, 2016 19:00 - 1 hourMr. Randy Cruz is back to guest on this week’s Mat Mania, which is all about the upcoming Roadblock: End Of The Line PPV. We also discuss the #BlackExcellence Tweet that got the internet in a frenzy, and on the 29th Birthday of Mega Man, Ran tells the story about how his Mega Man fandom began. Songs by Mega Ran and RUN DMC. Get in touch with Randy Cruz at @IamRandyRuz on twitter and peep his Cruz Control Podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...