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Celebrating With Swerve Jul 22, 2022

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With a history making celebration on this week's AEW Dynamite now in the books, we catch up with Swerve Strickland to get his take on the events that transpired plus much more!

We chat about:

Hitting the recording studio after Swerve's championship celebration
How Kevin Gates' appearance on AEW Dynamite came to fruition
More on the sitcom war with How I Met Your Mother
Plus much more!

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Welcome to Swerve's House Jul 18, 2022

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You can just feel the stardom radiating off of this week’s guest, one half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Swerve Strickland!

We step into Swerve’s house and get an inside look at how his current run in AEW differs from anything in the past. Swerve opens up about his time working with Triple H and Shawn Michaels in NXT, and we find out which Hollywood hit inspired a makeover of his on-screen persona. We also get Swerve’s take on why wrestling needs variety to survive.

Keeping up on the theme of Hollywood, we talk about some of our favorite movies. We reveal our favorite rom-coms, and discover that Seth Rogan’s got some heat with Swerve… (book it Tony!) We also get into Swerve’s experience at the Grammys, what it’s like to own a pet pig, the dominance of the Golden State Warriors, the teamwork behind the Swerve City Podcast, and much more!

We also learn on this episode:

What pig jizz smells like
The status of Swerve's hip-hop career
Which hit sitcom Johnny hates
The brilliance of HBO’s Winning Time

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Fuck Covid Jul 14, 2022

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Fresh off of a bout with Covid, we catch up with Lil' Joe Raposo to continue our chat from Monday's episode and get even deeper in the weeds!

We chat about:

Clearing up the Josh Brolin / RKL controversy
A concept for an absolutely terrible live show experience for our Filthy Animals
Joe's favorite horror movie character (he finally picked one!)
Plus much more!

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Breaking the Camel's Back with Joe Raposo Jul 11, 2022

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Fresh off of Fat Wreck Chords' Live in a Dive release, we’re joined by Rich Kids on LSD bassist Joe Raposo!

Joe gives us the full story of RKL - the good, the bad, and the flat out ugly. From toddlers on tour buses to multiple breakups and reformations, this is the true history of one of punk rocks greatest diamonds in the rough. Joe also puts some longstanding rumors to rest, including whether or not actor Josh Brolin was actually a part of the band.

This 2 hour epic episode also allows us to dive into Joe’s life outside of music. Joe shares a recipe for his signature cocktail, and discusses his work in the video game industry. We also learn about Joe’s current project, Mixtape Social Music, and how the company has taken a punk rock approach to launch. Oh yeah, did we mention Lagwagon? Well, Joe also plays in Lagwagon. So buckle up and get ready for an episode that will take you in every single one of life’s directions!

We also learn on this episode:

How to steal your brother’s guitar & amp
Who became Joe’s legal guardian during the RKL days
Why Joe got kicked out of Lagwagon (and how he got back in the band)
How the Live in a Dive recordings became unearthed

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Golden Ticket Winner : Rob Baird Jul 07, 2022

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This week we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate our Golden Ticket winners!

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Golden Ticket Winner : Devin Moore Jul 04, 2022

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This week we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate our Golden Ticket winners!

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Bask in Keith Lee's Glory Jun 30, 2022

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We catch up with pro wrestler Keith Lee live from the Little Caesars Arena as he prepares for the Blood & Guts episode of AEW Dynamite in Detroit, MI!

We chat about:

Keith's shaky relationship with Swerve Strickland
A recap of AEW & NJPW's Forbidden Door show
That time Johnny had to be Keith's Uber driver in Las Vegas
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Feeling Limitless with Keith Lee Jun 27, 2022

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BASK IN HIS GLORY for this week’s guest is none other than All Elite Wrestling star Limitless Keith Lee!

We find out that Keith is actually a huge Avenged Sevenfold fan, and get into Keith’s other musical interests - including karaoke. We also touch on Keith’s recent marriage to Mia Yim as Johnny & Keith trade stories of how they’ve both accidentally lost their wedding rings.

Keith walks us through the course his professional career. We find out what led to Keith’s college football teammates jumping him, and why they never stepped up to him again after that. Keith opens up about his start in the wrestling industry, reveals who was instrumental in his journey through multiple WWE tryouts, and manifests what the future holds for him in AEW.

We also learn on this episode:

Who coined the phrase Bask In My Glory
The pros & cons of the WWE Thunderdome
How Covid affected Keith’s physical performance
If Keith identifies as a Jedi or a Sith

*The charity mentioned in this episode? Las Vegas Rescue Mission

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A Mad Chat with Brad Williams Jun 24, 2022

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Fresh off of a flight from the DBC x NYC party, Johnny catches up with comedian Brad Williams for a follow-up from their conversation in Las Vegas!

We chat about:

Brad's take on the NFT world
AEW & NJPW's upcoming Forbidden Door show + Vince McMahon's recent controversy
How politics affect voting for award shows
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Rock, Laughs, & Wrestling with Brad Williams Jun 20, 2022

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Live *not really* from Las Vegas we’re joined by longtime friend of the show, comedian Brad Williams!

Brad currently has a residency at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino as a part of Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil. We dive into how Brad landed that gig, what the show is all about, and Brad’s initial hesitant reaction when asked to be a part of Cirque du Soleil.

We get into all of the things Johnny & Brad have in common - children, sports, wrestling, and rock. The duo shares a story about their experience at Chris Santos’ wedding and watching Paul Stanley front a Motown cover band. They also chat about All Elite Wrestling, the Raiders, Winning Time, magicians, and so much more!

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