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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Episodes
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
On this week's episode Dan and Benny review WWE Wrestlemania Backlash. The guys give their thoughts on the matches, moments and even share a few thoughts on zombies.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
This week Dan and Benny celebrate a fan page milestone by answering fan questions and give their predictions for Wrestlemania Backlash.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
On a special round table episode Dan and Benny are joined by Evan Ginzburg and Nikita Breznikov as they debate the WWWF's decision to have Superstar Billy Graham lose the heavyweight championship. Looking at everything from the crowds to the appeal of new champion Bob Backlund, the guys talk about the choice and its impact on wrestling at large. Evan and Nikita disagree on the decision and are both more than willing to tell the guys why.
Dan and Benny in the Ring Fanpage: www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny/
350 Days Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/350-Days-Tito-Santana/dp/B07N83R74Y
'When it was Real' By Nikita Breznikov: http://crowbarpress.com/cbp-books/43-nb.html
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
The trash man cometh. Recorded during the height of the Covid pandemic, and uploaded for the first time, Dan is joined by lifelong wrestling fan, and friend of the show, Jason Tuttle for an interview with WWF Superstar Mike Droese formerly Duke the Dumpster Droese. Mike talks to the guys about his life in the wrestling business from his career highs to personal lows. This special interview covers Mike's story overcoming drugs, rehab, and amputation to an in ring comeback and success story motivating others with tales of his personal triumphs.
Dan & Benny In the Ring Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Mike Droese Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealDukeDroese?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Mike Droese Facebook Live Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/mike.droese.96
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In a different kind of episode Dan and Benny interview author Gary Morgenstein. Getting his start in the wrestling business writing for various wrestling magazines. Gary has been part of the pitch to get Sharknado off the ground, developed a television series filmed entirely on Zoom, and has written several stories including a series about baseball in a distopian world. Dan and Benny talk with Gary about everything from wrestling, to baseball, to the movies, to what truly makes one creative.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Joyland on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZdFshTM7JYidoyHQuEwaw
Gary Morgenstein Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Morgenstein/e/B001HPDGEO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
On a very special episode Dan and Benny are joined by biographer Sal Corrente and wrestling legend Davey O'Hannon to remember their dear friend Bruno Sammartino. On the third anniversary of his passing the guys share stories of the fandom and look not just at Bruno the wrestling legend, but also Bruno the man.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Bruno Sammartino Biography: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1729634346/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vamf_taft_p1_i0
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
With the road to WrestleMania complete Dan and Benny review the two night event. On this episode Dan and Benny review the matches, talk about the commentary and give their overall thoughts on the weekend extravaganza.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Wrestlemania season is here and the showcase of the immortals is right around the corner. This week Dan and Benny look at the build for the two night event and give their predictions for the matches.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
On a bonus interview episode Dan and Benny interview JP Zarka the founder, and Editor-In-Chief, of ProWrestlingStories.com and Cohost of The Genius Cast alongside wrestling legend Lanny Poffo. JP talks with the guys about his love of the business, his time working with various legends and the stories behind many of his famous stories.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
This week Dan and Benny talk with William Harding who shares with the guys what is arguably the greatest fan story from the history of the territory days. It was 1981 and ICW superstar Bob Roop shoot $1,000 Sugar Hold Challenge offered fans money if they could legit break out of his legendary, and painful, hold. One night in 1981 William Harding took that challenge and the story of that night is one of wrestling legend.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
This week Dan and Benny review WWE Fastlane. This pay per view was the final stop on the road to Wrestlemania and set the stage for the following weeks leading up to the great showcase. Dan and Benny discuss the matches, the moments and give their review of this final show. WWE Fastlane will be the last pay per view to air on the WWE Network in North America before it is shut down. Did the Network go out with a bang or a whimper? Dan and Benny give their thoughts on the event.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Join Dan and Benny as this week they interview the self professed wrestling personality with geek centered roots Nigel Rabid. Currently working as a manager in SWE Fury Wrestling, Nigel Rabid has worked as an announcer, manager and personality at wrestling promotions across the country. Despite his busy schedule Nigel still finds time to host Story Time with Nigel where he reads to children and shares the joy of reading. Dan and Benny talk with Nigel about his life, his career and what is next for this man of many talents.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Benny Scala at ProWrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Story Time With Nigel: https://www.facebook.com/StoryTimeWithNigel/
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