Best Benny Scala Podcasts (2025)

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When It Was Real - Episode 40 - Fall of 1973! 1:16:40

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🔥 WHEN IT WAS REAL — EPISODE 39! 🔥 “WWWF – FALL 1973” Join wrestling historian, author, actor and wrestling manager Nikita Breznikov and podcaster/poet laureate Benny “The Playa” Scala as they fire up the Wrestling Wayback Machine and blast you straight into the heart of the World Wide Wrestling Federation in the Fall of 1973! Drama, legends, and l…

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When It Was Real - Episode 39 - Thanksgiving (1982-1983) 1:46:00

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🔥 THANKSGIVING WRESTLING CHAOS! 🔥 2 EPIC SPECTRUM SHOWS… 1 LEGENDARY NIGHT! Travel back to 1982 & 1983 as Nikita Breznikov & Benny “The Playa” Scala crack open the Turkey Day time capsule and reveal the stories BEHIND the stories from two unforgettable Philadelphia Spectrum Thanksgiving events! 🦃 Old-school intensity. 🎤 Behind-the-curtain secrets. …

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & Dangerous Dave - Episode 72 - Thanksgiving! 1:09:50

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & Dangerous Dave” LIVE Monday, November 24th at 6 PM ET on The Playa Entertainment Network (Please like and subscribe!) 🦃 THANKSGIVING SPECIAL… WITH A TRUE CRIME TWIST! This week, Brittany “The Bad Girl,” Benny “The Playa,” and Dangerous Dave kick off Episode 72 by sharing some personal Thanksgiving memories…

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When It Was Real - Episode 38 - Madison Square Garden - November 23, 1981 1:04:39

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🎙️ WHEN IT WAS REAL — EPISODE 38 LIVE WED • NOV 19 • 7 PM ET — The Playa Entertainment Network (Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!) Step into the wrestling time machine as wrestling historian, author, actor, and wrestling manager Nikita Breznikov, and veteran pro wrestling author (Pro Wrestling Stories) and podcaster Benny “The Playa” Scala crack open one of…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & Dangerous Dave - Episode 71 - The Coal Miner's Daughter 1:07:30

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🎙️ TRUE CRIME WITH THE BAD GIRL, THE PLAYA & DANGEROUS DAVE – EPISODE 71 💥 “THE COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER” – THE CHRISTY MARTIN STORY! 💥 A boxing legend. A shocking betrayal. A fight for her life. 🥊 This week, Brittany, Dave & Benny dive into the chilling true story of Christy Martin, the women’s boxing icon who survived an attempted murder by her own …

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When It Was Real - Episode 37 - 1977 Manager of the Year - Philly Spectrum 11-08-80 1:14:28

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1977 Manager of the Year & Philly Spectrum – November 8, 1980: Two Moments That Defined an Era!” Get ready for another deep dive into wrestling history! 📺💥 Professional wrestling historian, author, actor, and manager Nikita Breznikov teams up once again with long-time wrestling author and podcaster Benny “The Playa” Scala for a powerhouse episode o…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & Dangerous Dave - Episode 70 - Phil Spector 1:15:06

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This week on True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & Dangerous Dave, we dive deep into one of music’s most chilling stories — the rise and fall of Phil Spector, the eccentric genius who built the legendary Wall of Sound... and later, the walls of a prison cell. From his early days as a teenage recording artist with The Teddy Bears, to producing …

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When It Was Real - Episode 36 - Fred Richards 1:25:44

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“Old School Wrestling Lives On!” This week, noted wrestling author, historian, actor, and manager Nikita Breznikov and veteran wrestling writer/podcaster Benny “The Playa” Scala welcome special guest Fred Richards — wrestling historian, promoter, and referee! Get ready for real stories, insider memories, and behind-the-curtain tales from the golden…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & Dangerous Dave - Episode 69 - "Superman" George Reeves 1:11:20

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The True Crime Trio is BACK — and this time, they’re diving into one of Hollywood’s most haunting mysteries: the death of Superman himself, George Reeves. Join Brittany “Boston Bad Girl” Brown, Benny “The Playa” Scala, and “Dangerous” Dave Star, a.k.a. The Sausage King, as they break down the shocking events of June 16, 1959 — the night Reeves was …

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When It Was Real - Episode 35 - David Batchelor 1:10:03

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This week on When It Was Real, Nikita and Benny welcome movie actor & professional wrestler David Batchelor — a true powerhouse trained by the legendary Dr. Tom Prichard and a proud graduate of the Jacobs-Prichard Wrestling Academy (JPWA)! David has appeared in 23 feature films, including Future World and Going Under, and has lit up screens on Amer…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 68 - Halloween! 1:02:27

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This Monday, October 27th at 6 PM ET, True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars goes FULL SLASHER in a very special Halloween episode — LIVE only on The Playa Entertainment Network! Brittany "Boston Bad Girl" Brown, Benny "The Playa" Scala, and “Dangerous” Dave Star a.k.a. The Sausage King are breaking down the blood-soaked legacies of t…

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When It Was Real - Episode 34 - After The Ring 1:10:14

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This week, Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala welcome special guest Evan Ginzburg, Associate Producer of 350 Days, to explore the often untold story of what happens after the final bell. 🏆 What’s life like for a wrestler once the spotlight fades? 🤕 How do they cope after the bumps, blood, sweat, and cheers are all memories? 🎭 From legends…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 67 - Matthew Perry & The Ketamine Queen 1:02:18

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🎙️ In this shocking and emotional episode, the True Crime Trio — The Boston Bad Girl Brittany Brown, Benny The Playa Scala, and Dangerous Dave Star — dive deep into the tragic and controversial death of beloved "Friends" actor Matthew Perry. On October 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home — the cause: a ketamine overdose. While he…

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When It Was Real - Episode 33 - Heroes of Wrestling 1:34:26

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🔥 "Heroes of Wrestling: The Infamous Night in Bay St. Louis" 🔥 Wrestling historians and insiders Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala are diving DEEP into one of the most controversial Pay Per Views in wrestling history: the 1999 "Heroes of Wrestling" event! 💥 What REALLY happened behind the scenes? 💥 What went wrong…and what went right? 💥 …

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 66 - The Bob Crane Conundrum 1:27:44

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🔍 EPISODE 66: Hollywood Fame, Secret Shame – The Bob Crane Conundrum LIVE Monday, October 13 @ 6PM ET | ONLY on The Playa Entertainment Network 💥 Like & Subscribe so you never miss a case! 💥 This week, the True Crime Trio dives into the scandalous double life and shocking death of Hogan’s Heroes star Robert Crane. What really happened to this risin…

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When It Was Real - Episode 32 - Bruno! Part II 1:33:43

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🔥 EPISODE 32 – “The Unmatched Legacy of Bruno Sammartino- The Conclusion!” 🔥 He was more than a champion — he was the Living Legend. This week on When It Was Real, wrestling historian Nikita Breznikov and journalist Benny "The Playa" Scala dive deep into the life, legacy, and larger-than-life presence of Bruno Sammartino — the most beloved wrestler…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 65 - The Yogurt Shop Murders 1:07:38

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When It Was Real - Episode 31 - Bruno! 1:32:29

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🔥 EPISODE 31 – “The Unmatched Legacy of Bruno Sammartino” 🔥 He was more than a champion — he was the Living Legend. This week on When It Was Real, wrestling historian Nikita Breznikov and journalist Benny "The Playa" Scala dive deep into the life, legacy, and larger-than-life presence of Bruno Sammartino — the most beloved wrestler of all time. Fro…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 64 - Robert Blake 1:05:02

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t’s one of Tinseltown’s darkest true crime sagas. On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in Robert Blake’s car outside a Studio City restaurant. The man once known as child star Mickey Gubitosi found himself at the center of a murder mystery that still sparks debate. This week, the True Crime Trio—“Boston Bad Girl” Brittany Brown, …

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When It Was Real - Episode 30 - Pat Patterson 1:20:59

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📺 LIVE — WEDNESDAY, SEPT 24 @ 7PM ET on The Playa Entertainment Network 🔥 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to witness wrestling history UNFOLD! This week, Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala take a deep dive into the epic life and legacy of Pierre Clermont, better known to the wrestling world as Pat Patterson — one of the most influential minds in the bus…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 63 - Aaron Hernandez 58:36

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🏈 From NFL Star to Life Behind Bars… and a Tragic End This week, the True Crime Crew takes a sobering turn as "Boston Bad Girl" Brittany Brown, "The Playa" Benny Scala, and "Dangerous" Dave Star dive deep into the haunting story of Aaron Hernandez — the football prodigy whose meteoric rise ended in scandal, conviction, and tragedy. He had the fame,…

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When It Was Real - Episode 29 - The Three Amigos! 1:58:52

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🔥 Episode 29 of "When It Was Real" is pulling NO punches! Join your hosts — WWWF historian, author, actor, and wrestling manager Nikita Breznikov and wrestling writer/podcaster Benny "The Playa" Scala — for a LIVE event that’s pure wrestling gold! In a rare and unforgettable gathering, the iconic "Three Amigos" ride again: 👑 WWE Hall of Famer Johnn…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 62 - Calamity In Charlotte 58:35

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CALAMITY IN CHARLOTTE 😱 A Refugee's Nightmare. A Nation Outraged. 🕵️‍♀️ True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars 📅 Monday, September 15 @ 7PM 📺 Only on The Playa Entertainment Network ❤️‍🔥 Boston Bad Girl Brittany Brown, Benny "The Playa" Scala & Dangerous Dave take on one of the year's most heartbreaking and infuriating true crime case…

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When It Was Real - Episode 28 - Return Of The Tag Teams! Part II 1:39:21

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📢 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 🔥 “What’s Old Is New Again- Part II!” 🔥 Join renowned WWWF historian Nikita Breznikov and pro wrestling podcaster/writer Benny "The Playa" Scala as they tag in for the conclusion of the second round of deep dives, shocking facts, and classic storytelling in the history of the WWWF Tag Team Championships! 👊 From the golden …

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 61 - Lorena Bobbitt 1:06:03

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🔪 Episode 61: The Lorena Bobbitt Case – A Cut Above the Rest 🔪 Welcome back, True Crime Crew! This week, things get sliced and diced as Boston Bad Girl Brittany Brown, The Playa Benny Scala, and "Dangerous" Dave Star take a stab at one of the most infamous true crime sagas of the '90s — the jaw-dropping story of Lorena Bobbitt. On the night of June…

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When It Was Real - Episode 27 - Return Of The Tag Teams! 1:40:49

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📢 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 🔥 “What’s Old Is New Again!” 🔥 Join renowned WWWF historian Nikita Breznikov and pro wrestling podcaster/writer Benny "The Playa" Scala as they tag in for a second round of deep dives, shocking facts, and classic storytelling in the history of the WWWF Tag Team Championships! 👊 From the golden era to forgotten feuds, Nikit…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 60 - Ed Gein 1:09:23

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🔥 True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars 🔥 This Monday night, dive headfirst into the darkest depths of True Crime with Ed Gein, the infamous “Butcher of Plainfield.” Join Boston Bad Girl, The Playa, and Dangerous Dave Star as they brawl through the grisly details of a story stranger—and far more macabre—than fiction. From grave robbi…

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When It Was Real - Episode 26 - Dr. Frank! 1:42:35

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🩺 WWF's RING DOCTOR TELLS ALL! 💥 Backstage Injuries, Real Fights & Wrestling Legends! What REALLY happened behind the curtain in the golden age of pro wrestling? This week on When It Was Real, Nikita and Benny are joined by the legendary Dr. Frank Romascavage — long-time physician for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission and medical go-to for…

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When It Was Real - Episode 25 - Walter Part II 1:55:25

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Just Call Him Walter – Remembering Killer Kowalski – Part II This week on When It Was Real, hosts Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala once again discuss the life and times of legendary wrestler/trainer Walter "Killer" Kowalski. This week, Nikita and Benny and joined by former WWWF professional wrestler John Callahan and podcaster, author, …

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When It Was Real - Episode 24 - Walter 1:12:52

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This week on When It Was Real, hosts Nikita Breznikov and Benny "The Playa" Scala sit down with two legends who knew Walter "Killer" Kowalski like no one else—Brittany "Boston Bad Girl" Brown and "Dangerous Dave" Star. Both were personally trained by the Hall of Famer, and they join us to pull back the curtain on the man behind the fearsome in-ring…

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True Crime WIth The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 58 - The Damsel of Death 58:39

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Join Boston Bad Girl Brittany Brown, Dangerous Dave Star & The Playa Benny Scala as they dive into the chilling case of America’s most notorious female serial killer. This week, it's no-holds-barred as the crew unpacks the twisted life, motives, and legacy of Aileen Wuornos, who left a trail of bodies across Florida from 1989 to 1990. 💥 Unfiltered …

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When It Was Real - Episode 23 - The Underdogs Of Saturday Morning 1:20:44

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Get ready for a special episode of When It Was Real that flips the spotlight from the titans of the ring to the often-overlooked heroes of the squared circle. This Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, noted WWWF historian, author, actor, and manager Nikita Breznikov, alongside veteran wrestling author and podcaster Benny "The Playa" Scala, return with a hear…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 57 - The Honor Killing Trial 1:08:49

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🔥 THIS WEEK ON True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars 🔥 A 17-year-old girl fights for her life—and her freedom—from the very people who gave her life. In a jaw-dropping case straight out of Washington State, Ihsan and Zahraa Ali stand accused of attempting to murder their own daughter in an alleged “honor killing” for refusing an arra…

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When It Was Real - Episode 22 - A Tribute To Nikolai 1:45:26

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Get ready for a very special episode of When It Was Real – the ultimate old school wrestling podcast – with WWWF historian, author, actor, and legendary manager Nikita Breznikov, alongside wrestling writer and podcast host Benny “The Playa” Scala! This week, we pay a heartfelt tribute to WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff, just as we approach the 7t…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 56 - Lady Of The Dunes 1:03:51

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🎙️ True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa & The Stars 💀 THIS WEEK: "The Lady of the Dunes" – The Chilling Mystery of Ruth Marie Terry This Monday at 7PM ET on The Playa Entertainment Network, the True Crime Fab 4 dives deep into one of New England’s most haunting unsolved murders: the case of Ruth Marie Terry, infamously known for decades as "Lady…

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When It Was Real - Episode 21 - The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz! 1:14:15

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Join Nikita and Benny as they are joined by a surprise guest, The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz! The WWE Hall of Famer was kind enough to chat about his legendary career and some never heard before stories!By bennyjscala

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 55 - The Twisted Tale of Jodi Arias 1:03:03

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This Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, get ready for another wild, no-holds-barred ride on True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars! On this week's episode, the all-star panel dives deep into one of the most chilling—and strangely captivating—cases in modern crime history: the twisted tale of Jodi Arias. Was she a woman scorned, or a cold-bloo…

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When It Was Real - Episode 20 - Superstar Billy Graham 1:19:04

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This Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, step into the Wrestling Wayback Machine with noted WWWF historian, author, actor, and legendary manager Nikita Breznikov, alongside pro wrestling author and podcaster Benny "The Playa" Scala, for another unforgettable trip back to the golden age of professional wrestling. On this week’s episode of When It Was Real, t…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 54 - The Sandra Birchmore Tragedy 1:06:00

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Join the Bad Girl, The Playa, and The Stars as they chat about the sad and tragic case of Sandra Birchmore. On February 4, 2021, 23-year-old American woman Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. Her death was initially ruled as a suicide by asphyxia. Federal authorities later determined that her death was a homicide…

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True Crime With The Bad Girl, The Playa, & The Stars - Episode 53 - Diddy or Didn't He? 59:48

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Join the Bad Girl, The Playa, and The Stars as they chat about the Diddy trial, easily the hottest in the nation! On July 2, 2025, Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on 2 counts of transportation for prostitution. However, he was found not guilty on the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The judge subsequently den…

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When It Was Real - Episode 19 - Mr. Tony Vellano 1:08:02

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Join noted author, historian, wrestling manager, and actor Nikita Breznikov as he teams up with pro wrestling author/podcaster Benny “The Playa” Scala for another episode of “When It Was Real." Every Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern Time, Nikita and Benny delve into the sacred history of professional wrestling. This week, the guys welcome Professional Wre…

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Episode 232: The Life and Legacy of Abdullah the Butcher 1:01:40

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The guys talk with author Scotty Rushing about his book 'Becoming the Butcher The Man Behind the Myth: An Unauthorized Biography of Abdullah the Butcher' as he talks the Butcher himself and trials of writing his story. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danand…

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Episode 231: Night of Champions and The Summer of Wrestling 1:05:28

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The guys have a roundtable, joined again by author and filmmaker Mike Messier, where they discuss the Night of Champions event and all the upcoming events in summer's packed wrestling calendar. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny…

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Episode 230: The Life and Legacy of Wilbur Snyder 59:43

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The guys are joined by Richard Vicek and Steven Verrier authors of the book "Wilbur Snyder The World's Most Scientific Wrestler" to talk about the life and legacy of the wrestling legend and his impact still being enjoyed decades later. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook…

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Episode 229: The Summer Ahead and Money in the Bank 1:07:46

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The guys talk about recent developments and news stories in the lead up to a massive summer for wrestling, and share their thoughts on the recent Money in the Bank event. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny…

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Episode 228: Contracts and Independent Contractors 1:09:19

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With the recent news of R Truth leaving WWE the guys are joined by Mike Messier to discuss wrestling contracts and wrestlers statuses as independent contractors. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbennyBy Dan Sebastiano & Benny Scala

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Episode 227: Sabu's Final Match and Fan Q&A 1:08:29

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The guys are again joined by filmmaker Mike Messier to discuss the controversy surrounding Sabu's last match, looking back on his legacy, and answering a few fan questions. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny…

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Episode 226: Remembering Sabu and WWE Backlash 57:40

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The guys are again joined by Mike Messier as they discuss some sports, remember the legendary Sabu, and look back at WWE Backlash. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbennyBy Dan Sebastiano & Benny Scala

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Episode 225: Ontario Wrestling w/ Jamie Greer 57:03

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The guys sit down with Jamie Greer, author of "Killers, Butchers, Cry-Babys & Canadian Destroyers" to talk about the history of wrestling in Ontario, Canada. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbennyBy Dan Sebastiano & Benny Scala

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Episode 224: Jeff Bukantz "The Mighty Maccabee" 59:00

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The guys sit down with Jeff Bukantz an American fencing champion turned wrestler, who wrestled under a mask as Mighty Maccabee and promoted the legendary Grand Masters of Wrestling shows. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: [email protected] Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny…