Best Chris Ripley Podcasts (2026)

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[AUDIO only] The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA: Jeremy Berke on Wishlists and Washington Roadblocks 45:53

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In today’s episode of The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA, host Greg Dunaway sits down with Jeremy Berke, one of the most respected journalists in the industry—formerly of Business Insider and now with Cultivated News. With sources spanning Capitol Hill and deep ties across the sector, Jeremy brings his trademark candor and insight to dissect the vo…

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep 145: AROYA App Updates and Far Red Lighting Theories 45:45

3M ago45:45

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This week, host Cian Sullivan teams up with resident cultivation expert Jason Van Leuven to bring you an information-packed session focused on advancing your cultivation game. In this episode, the duo takes listeners through the latest updates to the AROYA mobile app, highlighting how its new features are streamlining daily operations for cultivato…

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[AUDIO] The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA: Surviving the Squeeze. Amy Larson shares brand strategies 41:31

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In this episode, host Greg Dunaway sits down with Amy Larson, a seasoned leader in cannabis marketing and operations, for a raw and insightful conversation about the state of the industry. Together, they discuss the realities of market compression, eroding margins, and the painful lessons many brands and operators are facing in today’s cannabis lan…

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Jeff Jarrett teases retirement plans, talks Taylor Swift's wedding 14:31

4M ago14:31

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AEW's Jeff Jarrett spoke with WrestleZone about his role as an advisory board member for Acclaim games, his reaction to being approached with the opportunity, what fans can expect from Acclaim in the future, being a Mario Kart fan, "Hangman" Adam Page's journey to reclaiming the AEW World Championship, plans to celebrate his 40 year wrestling anniv…

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Freaky Things and Live Shows: George the Giant’s Strange Museum of Oddities and Wonders 34:56

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Meet George “The Giant” McArthur, a sideshow performer who swallows swords, eats fire, pounds nails into his nose—and collects oddities. Oh, and he was also in Tim Burton’s wonderful film, Big Fish. We first met more than 20 years ago at showman Bobby Reynold’s home while I was writing American Sideshow. As Halloween nears, he’s opening George the …

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Alex Hammerstone trashes deathmatch wrestling, talks NWA debut, TNA Ultimate X 16:49

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Alex Hammerstone speaks with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his Texas Death Match with Matthew Justice, why he's not a fan of the stipulation, Justice mocking him for leaving MLW, other potential names returning, his experience in TNA's Ultimate X match, and more!By WrestleZone

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Ash By Elegance on TNA title win, Shawn Michaels' advice, WWE release 16:01

4M ago16:01

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New TNA Knockouts Champion Ash By Elegance speaks with WrestleZone about her title win, Shawn Michaels' advice after the big win, how her WWE release affected her, new additions to Elegance brand and more.By WrestleZone

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Bandido talks Brodido, Chris Jericho, how his wrist injury affected him in the ring 11:28

4M ago11:28

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Bandido speaks with WrestleZone about his ROH World Championship reign, teaming up with Brody King as Brodido, how his feud with Chris Jericho helped him, how a wrist injury changed his in-ring work, Brody King's viral photo, a potential trios title run and more!By WrestleZone

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Kristara on working with Indi Hartwell, ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey, ‘classic’ NXT's appeal 29:06

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NSPW Junior Heavyweight Champion Kristara spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her upcoming title defense against Indi Hartwell, how the 2018/19 era of WWE NXT drew her back into wrestling, making her TNA debut against Rosemary, insights she got the from experience, lessons she's learned from her trainers "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Shayne Hawke…

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Episode 144: Cultivation Insights from Harbor House Collective 56:10

4M ago56:10

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In episode 144, host Cian sits down with Jason Van Leuven and Cory Desloge, Director of Cultivation at Harbor House Collective, Massachusetts, for a look into modern cultivation. The conversation is packed with actionable insights on tech adoption, nutrient strategies, and the shifting landscape of the Massachusetts cannabis market. Here’s what you…

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The Martians Are Coming! Author David Baron Speaks About His New Book, "The Martians" 27:34

5M ago27:34

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Is there life outside of Earth? More than a hundred years ago, there was widespread belief that intelligent Martians were an advanced civilization and contact with our interplanetary neighbors was inevitable. Science journalist and author David Baron explores this early fascination with Martians in his new book, THE MARTIANS: The True Story of an A…

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Episode 143: Expert Insights From Detroit 56:06

5M ago56:06

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In Episode 143, host Cian is joined by expert guests Jason Van Leuven, Director of Applied Technology at AROYA, and Jeff Hegyi, Director of Cultivation at Xotic Brandz in Detroit. This week, we’re peeling back the curtain on cultivation operations that span both single-tier and double-stack rooms—giving you real-world insights that could help you s…

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Torrie Wilson on rivalries with Stacy and Sable, WWE Divas title rumor, Rhea Ripley 21:31

5M ago21:31

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Torrie Wilson speaks with WrestleZone’s Matt Black about joining Passes to connect with fans, how the WWE PC would have helped her, which current star would be a great Diva, Hulk Hogan, her second favorite wrestler, her rivalries with Stacy Keibler and Sable, her absence from WWE video games, the rumor WWE made the Divas title for her, and much mor…

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[AUDIO only] The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA: The Decline of Profitability with Beau Whitney 47:43

5M ago47:43

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Greg Dunaway and Beau Whitney discuss the decline in profitability. If you’re in this business and aren’t waking up to the reality that oversupply is killing your profitability, you are operating on borrowed time. Beau’s data exposes exactly how and why so many are being driven out. If you continue on blindly, you may not survive the next correctio…

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Kristin Blaze on working with Gangrel, her WWE tryout, her WWE dream match 27:17

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2024 CCW Blue Chip Prospect winner Kristin Blaze spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about taking inspiration from books and applying it to her in-ring persona, conditioning and training as a pole vaulter versus that of a wrestler, being scouted by WWE Recruit and the tryout that followed, her training experience with Gangrel, working with Nikki Blac…

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WWE 2K's Andrea Listenberger on scrapped Bray Wyatt content, working in WWE 10:43

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Associate Lead Narrative Designer Andrea Listenberger talks about her work on the WWE 2K video game series, her past role as a WWE writer, the Bray Wyatt content pulled from WWE 2K21, the process of reintroducing him in the latest game, memories of Bray Wyatt and much more.By WrestleZone

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Denise Winkelman was a mad scientist wrestler, talks Jon Moxley, new comedy special 47:02

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Comedian and former pro wrestler Denise Winkelman spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her debut comedy special titled 'Bougie on a Budget,' her work as mad scientist Dr. Melvin Winkelman in the 2000s independent wrestling scene, friendship with Karl Anderson, seeing the early work and rise of Jon Moxley, embracing one's "hussy power," transitio…

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Blue Panther on relationship with Bryan Danielson, MLW debut, Luchador mask tradition 15:21

5M ago15:21

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Lucha libre wrestling legend Blue Panther speaks with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about his upcoming MLW debut, his work in Ring Of Honor, his relationship with AEW's Bryan Danielson, competing with and without his mask, his son carrying on the Blue Panther legacy, and more!By WrestleZone

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep 142: From Bulking to Ripening, Expert Advice 55:18

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In this week's episode, host Cian is joined by Jason Van Leuven, AROYA's Director of Applied Technology, for an in-depth look into the nuances of late flower cultivation—specifically, how to manage the crucial ripening stage and those last two weeks before harvest. Together, Cian and Jason break down what "ripening" really means for cultivators, ho…

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Karrion Kross on his new book, possible babyface turn, missing Triple H's call 24:23

5M ago24:23

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Karrion Kross speaks with WrestleZone about his new book ‘Life Is Fighting’, why he wrote it, on viewing himself as a bad guy and a possible babyface turn, missing Triple H's call to join WWE, Sami Zayn, and more!By WrestleZone

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Samoa Joe talks Twisted Metal, his AEW status, the weirdest place he's wrestled 11:28

5M ago11:28

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Samoa Joe speaks with WrestleZone's Matt Black about his role as Sweet Tooth in Twisted Metal season 2 on Peacock, his AEW status and when he'll return, which AEW stars would thrive in the Twisted Metal universe, the weirdest place he's wrestled, and more.By WrestleZone

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[AUDIO only] The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA: Transforming Cannabis in Europe with Timo Bongartz 49:57

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In this episode, host Greg Dunaway sits down with Timo Bongartz, co-founder and CEO of Cannavigia—a leading force in bringing transparency and compliance to the global cannabis market, with a special emphasis on Europe. Timo brings an unparalleled perspective, having navigated regulatory and operational challenges across Europe and beyond, includin…

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Joseline Navarro accidentally took edibles before wrestling, inspired by Mortal Kombat 43:25

5M ago43:25

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"The Gold Standard" Joseline Navarro spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her favorite "weird" food combo, accidentally taking an edible before a match against MJ Jenkins, Elayna Black taking a hiatus from in-ring action, her own battles with anxiety as a wrestler, how AIW changed her outlook on wrestling, getting ring gear inspiration from Mort…

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Leon Slater wants a match with AJ Styles, comments on X Division title win 16:00

5M ago16:00

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Leon Slater speaks with WrestleZone about his record-setting X Division title win, AJ Styles' surprise appearance at TNA Slammiversary, what's next, how he celebrated his win and more.By WrestleZone

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Mark Briscoe on new documentary, AEW's Chicago residency, MJF feud 19:38

6M ago19:38

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Mark Briscoe speaks with WrestleZone about the new Briscoe Brothers documentary Two In One, what his brother Jay Briscoe taught him, AEW's residency at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, his feud with MJF, showing a more serious side, and much more!By WrestleZone

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Matt Hardy teases new “version,” comments on potential Hardys heel turn, AJ Francis 20:58

6M ago20:58

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Matt Hardy speaks with WrestleZone about Slammiversary, how long he might wrestle, a potential heel turn for the Hardys (and if it would be sustainable), AJ Francis's run in TNA, beating up a Mets mascot, and more.By WrestleZone

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep 141: Advanced Grow Room Strategies 59:27

6M ago59:27

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Welcome back to AROYA Office Hours LIVE, episode 141! In this episode, hosts Jason and Cian dig into your most pressing grow questions with a return to the classic Q&A format. Get ready for a blend of detailed, long-form answers and quick, practical takes—all inspired by issues submitted by the AROYA community. Today’s episode covers a wide range o…

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Mustafa Ali on renewing rivalry with Cedric Alexander, best prank he ever witnessed 16:08

6M ago16:08

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Mustafa Ali speaks with WrestleZone about TNA Slammiversary, on renewing his rivalry with Cedric Alexander, wanting to do a WWE 205 Live roundtable, the best prank he ever witnessed and more!By WrestleZone

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Carlos Silva on TNA Slammiversary, AJ Styles, NXT/TNA Partnership 15:44

6M ago15:44

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TNA President Carlos Silva speaks with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about TNA Slammiversary, rumors AJ Styles will be involved, the success of the ongoing NXT/TNA partnership, potentially running bigger venues for PPVs, the origin of his trucker hat and more!By WrestleZone

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Gemma Jewels wrestled as Sailor Moon, rubbed elbows with LA Knight, made DSW history 31:29

6M ago31:29

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Deep South Women’s Champion Gemma Jewels spoke with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay about claiming the title after 40 years of vacancy, meeting former titleholder Joyce Grable, training with Eric Adamz and Nick Patrick, excitement for WWE Evolution in Atlanta, a spontaneous encounter with LA Knight & Bianca Belair, wrestling as Sailor Moon, trips to the Dom…

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Kevin Knight rates the wings at Magic City, shares pros and cons of matinee wrestling 14:21

6M ago14:21

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Kevin Knight speaks with WrestleZone about AEW All In: Texas, working with legends like Shelton Benjamin and Christian Cage, how forming JetSpeed with Mike Bailey came together, learning moves through video games, his critique of the wings at Magic City and more!By WrestleZone

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Charlotte Flair wants to be a babyface in WWE again, talks pressures of being title picture 6:17

6M ago6:17

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Charlotte Flair speaks with WrestleZone about criticism of her “always” being in the title picture, the pressures of being in that position, wanting to be a babyface again, why she didn't do it upon her WWE return, what she wants people to focus on more.By WrestleZone

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep. 140: Genetics, R&D, and Scaling Cookies with Jonah Carrington 1:05:19

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In episode 140, hosts Cian Sullivan and Jason Van Leuven, Director of Applied Technology at AROYA, are joined by special guest Jonah Carrington, Director of Genetics and R&D for Cookies Humboldt and One Log. Jonah takes us behind the scenes at one of the most diverse and innovative operations in the country, sharing the journey from humble beginnin…

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Davienne on her in-ring comeback, WWE ID, preparing for bodybuilding 40:48

6M ago40:48

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Indie veteran Davienne spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her 18-month hiatus from wrestling, the mental and physical growth that came out of it, what motivated her to eventually come back to the ring, return matches against Mortar and Gabby Forza, preparing for her first bodybuilding competition, being married to GAL, the WWE ID program and G…

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep 139: Mastering Late Flower EC and Irrigation 56:53

6M ago56:53

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Welcome back, Gromies, to another episode of AROYA Office Hours LIVE! In episode 139, your host Cian is joined by Jason Van Leuven, Director of Applied Technology, and special guest Liam Spencer, an AROYA sales rep with deep roots in commercial cultivation and horticulture. This week, we're switching things up by diving headfirst into burning quest…

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Ikuro Kwon on MLW return, lessons from Minoru Suzuki 25:10

6M ago25:10

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Ikuro Kwon speaks with WrestleZone about his MLW return, history in the CONTRA Unit stable, the group's shift in tone, the lessons he learned from Minoru Suzuki, and more!By WrestleZone

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Shotzi Blackheart on MLW debut, pitching ‘kooky’ horror gimmick in WWE, her craziest match 17:16

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Shotzi Blackheart speaks with WrestleZone about her MLW debut, love of horror movies, her pitch for a more “psychotic” gimmick in WWE, her craziest match, wrestling in her wedding dress, Matt Cardona, and more!By WrestleZone

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Steve Maclin calls out Eddie Edwards, praises TNA, rates his wife's lasagna 18:14

7M ago18:14

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Steve Maclin speaks with WrestleZone about TNA's return to Rhode Island, working on live TV, his initial thoughts of the TNA International Championship, Eddie Edwards, rates his wife's cooking, TNA's return to the Northeast, and more!By WrestleZone

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Shay Kassidy makes history, previews King of the Metro, Backslide Girlz future 34:09

7M ago34:09

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PWA Tag Team Champion Shay Kassidy spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about making history as the first open-LGBTQ talent to win a title in Pro-Wrestling Australia, Kingsley's move to Canada and how it affects the Backslide Girlz, friendship with Everett Connors, defending the PWA tag titles at King of the Metro, Charli Evans winning the PWA Heavywe…

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Rey Mysterio comments on potential heel turn, if WWE fans would accept it 5:11

7M ago5:11

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Rey Mysterio spoke with WrestleZone about a potential heel turn after being the “ultimate babyface”, Dominik's run at the Intercontinental Championship, similarities to Eddie Guerrero, what he wants fans to talk about more.By WrestleZone

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[AUDIO only] The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA: Resilient CEA and Operations with David Cohen 47:07

7M ago47:07

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In today’s episode, Greg Dunaway sits down with none other than David Cohen—a name that’ll ring a bell for anyone in the cannabis or CEA space. David’s got three decades of experience scaling tech companies around the world. Still, you probably know him best as the guy who turned Fluence Bioengineering from a $15 million company into a $200 million…

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Rita Stone hates acting, loves making history and prioritizes fun 32:02

7M ago32:02

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SLAM Women's Champion Rita Stone spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her previous aspirations to act, why she now hates acting and promos, dethroning Kingsley for the SLAM Women's Champion, making history as the first woman to hold the Newy Pro Middleweight Title, ranking on the 2024 PWI Women's 250, her Iron Woman Match against Charli Evans, p…

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War Raiders on recent name change, leaving city life for a farm, craziest purchases 6:05

7M ago6:05

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Erik and Ivar of The War Raiders spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about their recent name change, The Viking Experience memes, why viking life still resonates, leaving the city life for a farm, their craziest purchases and more.By WrestleZone

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep 138: Inside Certified Cultivators: Family Roots, Teamwork 1:02:20

7M ago1:02:20

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In this episode, host Cian is joined by Director of Applied Technology Jason Van Leuven for a look into the world of cultivation, featuring special guests Tyler Snell and Adam Redding from Certified Cultivators in Ohio. Certified Cultivators stands out as a third-generation family business that impressively transformed an auto parts facility into a…

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Jakara Jackson on Lash Legend and Meta-Four, free agency, potential TNA return 37:14

7M ago37:14

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Former WWE NXT star Mara Sadè (aka Jakara Jackson) spoke with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about fond memories with Lash Legend and Meta-Four, hopes for Lash's run as a singles star, her mentors in WWE, training with Natalya & TJ Wilson, potential interest in returning to TNA, non-wrestling projects such as modeling and painting, working on her brand new…

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[AUDIO only] The Corner Office Podcast by AROYA: Bryan Passman on Leadership, Culture, and Careers 46:18

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Welcome to another episode of AROYA Office Hours Special Edition, where we sit down with the movers and shakers who shape the industry from behind the scenes. In today’s episode, hosts Greg Dunaway and Bryan Passman—co-founder and CEO of Hunter Esquire, one of the leading talent acquisition firms in cannabis—pull back the curtain on the real state …

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Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth are pissed at Joe Hendry, say nice things about Spirit Airlines 25:28

7M ago25:28

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Nic Nemeth and Ryan Nemeth speak with WrestleZone about their TNA Tag Team title reign, Joe Hendry letting TNA down, why Trick Williams' title win is still good for fans, Tom Segura's past comments about wrestling fans, Nic's forgotten four-minute battle royal, low-cost airlines getting a bad rap, and more!…

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Ricky Saints on Ethan Page, his current focus, who he learns from in NXT 4:53

7M ago4:53

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Ricky Saints speaks with WrestleZone about his feud with Ethan Page in NXT, his current focus, who he learns from in NXT, which of his matches he'd recommend to new fans, and more!By WrestleZone

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Sammy Guevara relives golf cart incident, reveals craziest purchase, his next ‘first’ in AEW 18:16

8M ago18:16

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Sammy Guevara speaks with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard about challenging The Hurt Syndicate, his golf cart incident on AEW Dynamite, having the moment immortalized in action figure form, his craziest purchases, what he wants fans to talk about more, his next “first” in AEW, the Four Pillars argument and more.…

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[AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep 137: From Brewery Talks to Retrofits: Sacramento’s Powrhouse 56:32

8M ago56:32

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In episode 137, we bring you something truly special as we kick off "Powr Talk," a new reality mini-series where real commercial cultivators make data-driven, in-the-moment decisions—no scripts, no sets, just the authentic, behind-the-scenes life inside a working grow. This week, hosts Cian and Jason are joined by Kevin Crouch and Sergio Picazo fro…