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 Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
This week the guys talk to indie wrestling champion Chris "Slammer" McFarland as he talks career triumphs and staying positive during his lifelong quest to dominate the squared circle. Inspired by Hulk Hogan, Slammer works like its the days of the territories being scheduled to work for six different promotions across multiple states this month alone.
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Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Dan and Benny host a wrestling writer's roundtable as they are joined by Javier Ojst from Pro Wrestling Stories and Marc Madison from Pro Wrestling Post to talk about the hot topics in wrestling and share stories of what inspired them to join the ranks of wrestling journalism.
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Javier Ojst: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/javier/
Marc Madison Pro Wrestling Post: https://prowrestlingpost.com/
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Discussing the hottest news in the wrestling world, the guys are joined by filmmaker and personality Mike Messier as they discuss Vince McMahon stepping back as CEO amid a multimillion dollar hush money payout. With ramifications impacting Vince McMahon and his entire inner circle, multiple law firms are now investigating McMahon, and the WWE, for hush money payouts.
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Mike Messier: https://mikemessier.com/
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
This week brings writer Jim Phillips and another edition of territory talk as the guys look back on the Amarillo territory run by the legendary Funk family. Western States Sports spread from north Texas through Colorado and New Mexico and featured legends such as Terry and Dory Funk, Cyclone Negro, Dick Murdoch and Bob Backlund.
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Jim Phillips at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/jim/
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
This week the guys are joined by writer, actor, and filmmaker Mike Messier as they look back on the Montreal screw job, as it approaches its 25th anniversary, and discuss the recent high profile injuries to CM Punk and Cody Rhodes.
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Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The guys are joined by wrestler and author Nikita Breznikov and by author and producer Evan Ginzburg to discuss the last match of Ric Flair and why so many wrestlers never retire. Drawing on the decades of experience between them Nikita and Evan share their thoughts on why wrestlers continuously go into their 60s and what about the life drives so many to hang on for so long.
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Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
JP Zarka, the founder and Editor in Chief of ProWrestlingStories.com joins the guys this week to talk about the joy and importance of sharing the stories of wrestling's glorious past. With nearly 400,000 views a week, and fifty contributing authors, prowrestlingstories.com has become one of the go to sites for interviews, stories and articles about the incredible lives of those within the world of professional wrestling.
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Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The guys are joined by writer Jim Phillips for part two of territory talk on Bill Watts and Mid South Wrestling. The guys talk about the matches, moments, and booking ideas which made Mid South one of the great territories in wrestling.
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Jim Phillips at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/jim/
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
The guys are joined by writer Jim Phillips for another edition of territory talk as they talk about Bill Watts and Mid South Wrestling. One of the great territories, Mid South boasted a plethora of hall of fame talent and legendary feuds and storylines. This week the guys take a walk down memory lane as they look at the great days of Mid South.
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Jim Phillips at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/jim/
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
This week the guys interview wrestler, motivational speaker, and podcast host Benjamin Banks as he talks about his life in wrestling and shares the story of his inspiring transformation. One half the 'Golden Pinky Society' Benjamin Banks is a rising star in the wrestling world who brings a unique charisma to the ring and a special charm to his life outside of it.
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Leveling Up With Benjamin Banks: https://www.youtube.com/LevelingUpwithBenjaminBanks
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
The guys welcome back educator, wrestling videographer/historian, actor, and Commissioner of VCW George Pantas. George shares stories from his decades in wrestling including a what if with the WWF, meeting a young Rock, tales from the Crockett Cup, and hype for one of the biggest main events in VCW history
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George Pantas on Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/pro-wrestling-stories/george-pantas/
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
The guys are back for part two of their interview with independent wrestling legend 'The Metal Maniac' Jeff Miller. The Metal Maniac talks about his favorite backstage stories and shares the details on a famous rumor which has been making the rounds for years.
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