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.
Episodes
![Thanksgiving Special: David Crockett](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Crockett_6hgk3y_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thanksgiving Special: David Crockett
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
It's a Thanksgiving Special as legendary announcer David Crockett joins the show to talk about his family's century long ties to wrestling, the iconic Jim Crockett Promotions and Mid Atlantic Wrestling, and a rare upcoming live appearance to celebrate the retirement of an old friend.
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![Episode 151: Bud Carson & Pro Wrestling World Collectibles](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Budfather_rc6635_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Episode 151: Bud Carson & Pro Wrestling World Collectibles
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
The Budfather himself Bud Carson, founder of Pro Wrestling World Collectibles, The Budfather Collectibles, and owner/promoter of Lehigh Valley Wrestling joins the guys talk about wrestling collectible, merchandise, and stories of the best in store signings.
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Bud Carson Storefront: https://www.ebay.com/str/philliesfanbud20
![Episode 150: Steve Keirn](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Keirn_qwgc5v_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Episode 150: Steve Keirn
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Wrestling legend Steve Keirn joins the show with stories from his start in the business and training under legend Hiro Matsuda, to his run as the one half of the iconic tag team The Fantastics and WWF run as Skinner.
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![Episode 149: Irvin Legend](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Legend_4jqyuw_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Episode 149: Irvin Legend
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Originally recorded in 2021, and digitally remastered, independent wrestler Irvin Legend shares stories of his time training with Tyson Kidd, his work with Floyd Mayweather Money Gym, and his fifteen years wrestling the indies. Since this interview Irvin Legend has been featured on AEW and WWE Smackdown.
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![Episode 148: Fan Forum Past and Present](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Icon_Art_2fxkqz_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Episode 148: Fan Forum Past and Present
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
The fans are the stars this week as we are joined by longtime wrestling fan Tony Rocca and indie wrestling manager Jade Reneau to talk about decades of wrestling fandom.
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![Episode 147: George Schire](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Schire_whykvx_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Episode 147: George Schire
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Author, and historian, George Schire returns to talk about the Wrestling Fans International Association, the importance of masked wrestlers, and give his thoughts on the hot topics of wrestling today.
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![Episode 146: Donald J Bitdon](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Bitdon_cwrnkq_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Episode 146: Donald J Bitdon
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The guys talk to indie wrestling icon Donald J Bitdon as he shares tales from his more than 20 years in professional wrestling, and the inspiring story of working to return to the ring following his recovery from a stroke.
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![Episode 145: Downtown Bruno / Harvey Wippleman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Downtown_Bruno_b5fy7y_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Episode 145: Downtown Bruno / Harvey Wippleman
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Legendary manager Downtown Bruno / Harvey Wippleman tells stories from his humble start under the circus tent to a career spanning more than forty years in the wrestling business.
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![Episode 144: Bob Smith / Pro Wrestling Illustrated](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Bob_Smith_cgxqp6_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Episode 144: Bob Smith / Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Professional wrestling magazine writer, and musician, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine, & Wrestling's Main Event) tells stories about the golden era of wrestling, magazines, and even finds some time to talk baseball.
Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com
Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
The Outdated Wrestling Hour Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outdated-wrestling-hour/id1665414355
![Episode 143: ”Wild Bull” Curry and Fred Curry](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Curry_hjxybb_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Episode 143: ”Wild Bull” Curry and Fred Curry
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Wrestling lineage shines this week in an interview with Rocket Fred Curry as he talks about his legendary grandfather, father, and own hall of fame wrestling career.
Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
![Episode 142: CM Punk, AEW & The Future of Wrestling](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/CM_Punk_d82pne_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Episode 142: CM Punk, AEW & The Future of Wrestling
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
This week the guys are joined by TV/Radio hosts Monte & The Pharaoh for a round table discussion on the CM Punk fallout, the state of AEW, and the future of television wrestling.
Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
Monte & The Pharaoh: https://www.youtube.com/@montethepharaohli1prowrestling
![Episode 141: Brittany Brown ”The Boston Bad Girl”](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11119994/Brittany_Brown_kncbwy_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Episode 141: Brittany Brown ”The Boston Bad Girl”
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Former IWF and WWWA Women's Champion Brittany Brown talks about her decades long career, from training under Fabulous Moolah and Killer Kowalski to her years winning gold across the territories.
Dan Sebastiano at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/dan/
Benny Scala at Pro Wrestling Stories: https://prowrestlingstories.com/author/benny/
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