Dan and Benny In the Ring
Dan & Benny In the Ring is a professional wrestling podcast hosted by writers Dan Sebastiano and Benny Scala. Through in depth interviews, and commentary, we hear stories from all facets of life in the wrestling business. Dan and Benny in the Ring is a look towards wrestling’s future while celebrating its storied past.
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Woo... Mercy Daddy! It's Christmas time, and that means the guys are joined by Boogie Claus himself Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant. 2022 was a busy year for Boogie, and he shares stories from his appearances at the last match specials for Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat, and details of Boogie's Wrestling Camp launch of a wrestling show.
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
This week is Part II of the Fabulous Women of Wrestling Series as the guys sit down with former NWA & WWF Women's Tag Team Champion Princess Victoria. In a multiyear career which spanned the globe Princess Victoria shares stories from her early days on the road, training under the Fabulous Moolah, and her life as one of the original tough girls of wrestling.
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Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
In their biggest interview to date, The Episode 100 Special sees the guys sit down with Wrestler, Olympic Weightlifter, Strongman, and living legend Ken Patera as he shares stories from his decades long run as one of America's premiere competitors. The filters are off as this in depth interview hears Ken Patera shares some never before heard stories from his early years in wrestling, to his record setting weightlifting competitions, to his memories of the tragic Munich Massacre during his time in the 1972 Olympics. *Warning Foul Language*
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
We are joined by Dr. Bob Bryla, the former head of the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame selection committee, as he shares stories from his years in the business, and the inner workings of the International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
For another episode of territory talk, the guys are joined by writer Jim Phillips as they look at the history and legacy of the World Wrestling Association and the Indianapolis territory. Run by Dick the Bruiser, the legend of the WWA is one of big stars and big matches throughout the midwest.
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Territory wrestling is alive and well as the guys are joined by Neil Taylor the booker and promoter of EPW, Mississippi's longest running weekly wrestling show. This week the guys talk about the ins and outs of running a wrestling promotion and the appeal of modern indie wrestling.
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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
The guys go back to the days of the wrestling magazines as they sit down with WCW Magazine publisher and editor Colin Bowman. A long time writer, photographer, publisher and actor Colin shares stories of his early days in wrestling and how he ended up at the reigns of one of the biggest wrestling magazines of all time.
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Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Independent wrestler Yela Man joins the show to talk about training under the Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant, and share stories from his decade long career traveling the modern territory scene.
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Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
The guys sit down with artist, wrestling photographer, and Roller Derby legend Jim Fitzpatrick as he shares stories from his famous photographs at the Cow Palace to his legendary career in the sport of Roller Derby.
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Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Buddy Sotello Esq., cohost of Wrestling and Everything Coast to Coast, joins the guys to talk about heel managers and the dying role of managers in wrestling today. Like three friends sitting down for a drink, this chat plays off more like a conversation than an interview as the guys talk about football, baseball, and even a little wrestling.
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Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Celebrating what would have been his 87th birthday, the guys remember Bruno Sammartino and are joined by author Sal Corrente who wrote the book on the living legend. From his time as a child in the mountains of Italy hiding from the Nazis to his years as the biggest star in the world, Sal shares all the stories from the legendary life and career of the greatest of all time.
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Dan and Benny discuss the life and legacy of Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff as they are joined by his son Travis, who shares stories from the life of his legendary father. From his years in the territories to his later runs, retirement and final years Travis pulls back the curtain to shine light on the man who was truly Wonderful.
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