Best MLW Radio Network Podcasts (2025)

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Booking A Roddy Piper Championshp Run In 1985 1:00:48

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Emilio Sparks is joined by his "Gym Dad" Bald Steve to clang & bang & fantasy book a big wrestling What If: A Roddy Piper Championship run. NEW HOODIES AVALIABLE NOW! https://wrasslerap.com/product/wrassle-rap-hoodie/ Follow us on social media! https://www.x.com/emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilioS…

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Episode 303: Doubling Down on Dominion 2:30:16

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STRIGGA & Dylan return with a deep dive into New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Dominion, breaking down the key moments from NJPW's annual big summer event in Osaka. The main focus in this show is on questionable booking decisions, but also on character development and how very little of this development ever matters. With the results of the show and the ac…

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We Didn't Start The Fire 1:06:33

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From a new Buddy to you buddies, this week gets the wrestling wash along with a tepid Statham recommendation, a stack of movies, and where the heck is JFK's brain? Nathan returns seeking a quick way to make some real cash. All this and a little bit more. Email us at [email protected] or fire up the old [email protected] and…

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Ricky Saints Interview 1:08:19

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Emilio Sparks is back after a long hiatus and has brought one of the hottest stars in pro wrestling today with him in Ricky Saints! From AEW to NXT, learn about the journey Ricky has been on to get to where he is and why what you've seen has only been just the first chapter in his story. NEW HOODIES AVALIABLE NOW! https://wrasslerap.com/product/wra…

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Live from River City Wrestling Con 51:55

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Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talknshop Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube Follow Anderson: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Gallows: Instagram X (Twitter)By Blue Wire

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June 8th...TNS LIVE!!!! 1:00:15

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Don't miss Talk'n Shop LIVE this Sunday, June 8th at River City Wrestling Con! Join the boys for an unfiltered live show you won’t forget. Grab your tickets now before they’re gone hit up rivercitywrestlingcon.com to lock yours in! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talknshop Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: …

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Our Blue Heaven 1:28:11

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From watching My Blue Heaven to inspire Vinny Vegas, to Money in the Bank predictions, Marty and Sarah return with a healthy dose of wrestling in this anything goes podcast. A few buddies come around, one to defend tweets, one to put over Toni Storm, and Marty's most and least favorite buddies offer bedtime tuck ins. Enjoy this fresh, crisp show re…

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The Return of Marty & Sarah 1:43:34

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After 2 years, 1 month, and 21 days, Marty and Sarah return with a full update on where we've been and what's coming up. A true romp through the highs and lows of the last couple of years and a couple of buddies to round out the return of this weekly show. Let's Podcast!

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Episode 302: A Wrestle Universe Podcast 1:49:40

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Wrestle Universe takes center stage in this episode of The Eastern Lariat as STRIGGA & Dylan go though all eight promotions that are on the most comprehensive streaming service for japanese pro wrestling. There's a digest on the current situation and upcoming cards for these promotions as well as viewing recommendations from DDT and NOAH over Senda…

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Catching Up with The Good Brothers 51:32

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Episode 301: Golden Week 2025 2:16:02

1M ago2:16:02

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This week, STRIGGA & Dylan start the show talking about the new Hayabusa and from there discuss mask gimmicks in modern japanese pro wrestling including Tiger Mask and Mentai Kid. The biggest point of discussion on the show follows with Wrestling Dontaku, Resurgence and Best Of The Super Junior leaving their marks on New Japan Pro Wrestling in May …

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Gossip With Gallows 36:37

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Full episodes return May 8th, but don’t forget we’re throwing down on May 7th for our Freedom Party over on Patreon. Come hang with us, details below! https://www.patreon.com/talknshop Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube Follow Anderson: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Gallows: Instagram X (T…

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Episode 300: Stardom All Star Grand Queendom, Meiko Satomura Retires, NJPW Update 2:31:00

2M ago2:31:00

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The big 300! Strig and Dylan start the show off reminiscing over where we've come as a Japanese wrestling fan society in the time of these 300 episodes and talk about some of our favorite episodes and moments. From there Strigga bounces back to give his take on the Tetsuya Naito situation in NJPW and where they can go from here. After that we move …

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Clickbait 13:56

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The Machine Gun is flying solo in the shop today, and he's got a few things to get off his chest. He's setting the record straight on some recent headlines and rumors that found their way onto the dirt sheets and let's just say, he's not holding back. But that's not all... Karl drops some juicy hints about upcoming events that just might feature th…

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Eastern Lariat Special: Jeff Cobb, BUSHI & Tetsuya Naito OUT of NJPW 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

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Just a day after our last show it was announced Jeff Cobb was leaving the company and the tag titles were vacated. Then one of the biggest stunners of the year was announced: Tetsuya Naito (and BUSHI) are out of NJPW. After an alleged mutual agreement Dylan rides solo to go through the history of the 3 men, what they meant to NJPW (including a spic…

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Bullseye Boys 35:46

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https://www.patreon.com/talknshop Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube Follow Anderson: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Gallows: Instagram X (Twitter)By Blue Wire

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Episode 299: Authenticity 2:24:18

2M ago2:24:18

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Two continents, two shows and the search for uthentic top guys continues for New Japan Pro Wrestling. The Eastern Lariat looks back at Sakura Genesis and Windy City Riot including an incredible Tanahashi vs. Takeshita match, more discussions regarding Shota Umino and the question who could be headlining Dominion and who the G1 winner might be. Afte…

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New Bio...See You May 8th 21:41

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The b-b-boys are back well, almost! This quick episode is just a little appetizer to let you know that Talk’n Shop will officially return on May 8th. We’ve got a ton to say, and we can’t wait to jump back into the shop with all of you. The comeback is real. Get ready. In the meantime, make sure to stay connected: https://www.patreon.com/talknshop E…

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Episode 298: Hanami Potpourri 2:18:21

3M ago2:18:21

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With Cherry Blossom japanese pro-wrestling usually gets into second gear after more moderate months. So STRIGGA & Dylan fully dive into the scene, covering everything from New Japan over Marigold to Michinoku Pro. This episode begins with AJPW's latest big show and the upcoming Champion Carnival and then turns to DRAGONGATE’s Rey de Parejas final a…

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Episode 297: Show, don't Tell 2:00:02

3M ago2:00:02

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The Eastern Lariat returns right before the final stage of the 2025 New Japan Cup with a look back at the tournaments' early rounds, an assessment of the overall tournament quality and where the roads might lead for some of the main players such as David Finlay and Shota Umino and for some up and coming talent like Drilla Moloney and Callum Newman.…

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Episode 296: 2nd Eastern Lariat Hall of Fame Class 2:10:19

4M ago2:10:19

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The Eastern Lariat presents the second class of The Eastern Larait Hall of Fame, a pantheon that doesn't celebrate the most successful or necessarily the best wrestlers in japan, but those who matter most to this specific podcast and STRIGGA & Dylan. Some of them might be both the best and those who matter the most – a lot seems possible with this …

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Episode 295: Nuthin' but a Goto Thang 2:17:24

4M ago2:17:24

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Join the Eastern Lariat in celebrating the impropable coronation of one of New Japan's most loyal and hardest working wrestlers as Hirooki Goto, despite all the setbacks, despite all the losses and despite all the nay sayers finally won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on a very good show with lots of developments up and down the card. STRIG…

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July Force 1:04:59

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Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube Follow Karl: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Gallows: Instagram X (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

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We Weren’t Booked for the Royal Rumble… So Here’s Our Review 58:14

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Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube Follow Karl: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Gallows: Instagram X (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

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We Weren’t Booked for the Royal Rumble… So Here’s Our Preview 58:38

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Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube Follow Karl: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Gallows: Instagram X (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

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Rapid Fire with Toothless Stone Cold 57:41

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Email The Hoots: [email protected] Follow the show: Instagram X (Twitter) Youtube Follow Karl: Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Gallows: Instagram X (Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire