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Wrestling & Hip-Hop: Art of the Sample (ft./BDaMan, Mason Xross, & King Dari)
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Where do we draw the line between respectful homage and egregious ripoff? Are imitators "stealing" material, or did the work never truly belong to anyone? From superkicks to sampled beats, we get into all that and more.
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10. TNA Genesis 2025 Review
01:14:26||Season 2, Ep. 10Joe Hendry's big moment, Josh Alexander quits*, "SHE'S A RACIST" and more: it's TNA Genesis 2025!
Myth of the It Factor: The Undertaker
52:28|"Once in a Generation Performer.""Phenom.""The Conscience of the WWE."We discuss the mystique of the Undertaker, how it was developed, and how much credit Mark Calaway deserves as the man behind the legend.
Locker Room Etiquette (w/Panda MoanYum)
50:16|Panda MoanYum returns to UWP to discuss locker room etiquette! Is there redemption for wrestlers who get blackballed for backstage heat? How do wrestlers respect traditions while still evolving the culture? What are key aspects of a healthy locker room climate? We get into all that and more in this episode!
7. Cheap Heat Spotlight: Eric Bischoff
01:22:57||Season 2, Ep. 7WE'RE BACK... but are we better than ever? You decide as UWP returns with Cheap Heat Spotlight: a discussion of the people and trends that rely on low-hanging fruit in the wrestling business. This edition's spotlight shines on Eric Bischoff. We discuss his career, his impact on the business and fandom, and how he went from a powerful exec running the most successful wrestling show on TV to a trollbait podcaster who plays into the fandom's worst impulses.
6. Wrestling & Hip-Hop
01:28:52||Season 2, Ep. 6Rappers BDaMan & Mason Xross come through to discuss the generations-spanning relationship between wrestling and hip-hop. Gimmicks, music, fashion, beef and so much more, this episode covers a lot of ground.Check out the "Let It Bang," a remix of the Bang Bang Gang's theme from Mason Xross, BDaMan and King Dari! https://youtu.be/17Qv2jFLBhI?si=ua5oSsYsPyzxnQD4
5. Travel (w/Eric "The World Walker")
47:03||Season 2, Ep. 5As the only wrestler to work on all seven continents, Eric "The World" Walker is uniquely qualified to talk about travel in the wrestling business. Advice, road stories, the pros & cons of performing for a variety of crowds, and so much more, this episode covers a lot of ground.
4. State of Kayfabe BONUS
23:02||Season 2, Ep. 4Bonus episode! After finishing the kayfabe episode, Dave Houston & I talk more about fan-made kayfabe, conspiracy theories, toxic rumors and more. PLUS: a special announcement about the future of UWP!
3. The State of Kayfabe (w/Dave Houston)
01:07:24||Season 2, Ep. 3David Houston returns to UWP to address the State of Kayfabe! In this episode, we discuss suspension of disbelief, the role of social media, "you know this stuff's fake, right?", and so much more!