Before My Head Explodes with Vince Russo

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Vince Russo's "Before My Head EXPLODES" is a 30 minute, twice a week podcast, where the most polarizing and contraversial man in the history of sports entertainment will rant, rave and rapid-fire his honest opinions on everything from pop culture, current news, entertainment, sports, music and whatever else is twisting his mind and burning his tongue! Real, dynamic, hard-hitting and oh yeah---NO MAMBY-PAMBYS allowed!

  1. Ex says Britney BANGS on First Date/I DEFINITELY Experienced the "Mandela Effect"/12 year-old Performs BRAIN SURGERY/Vince McMahon Accident Update

    19 HR AGO

    Ex says Britney BANGS on First Date/I DEFINITELY Experienced the "Mandela Effect"/12 year-old Performs BRAIN SURGERY/Vince McMahon Accident Update

    On today's episode: Britney Spears ex, Kevin Federline says that his ex-wife BANGED HIM on their First Date/I DEFINITELY Experienced the "Mandela Effect"---Burt Reynolds has been DEAD FOR YEARS//12 year-old Performs BRAIN SURGERY/Vince McMahon Accident Update---MORE trouble for Former WWE CEO?!!! RussosBrand.com Patreon.com/RussoTWC (get your FREE WEEK!) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  2. Why The Rock's Latest Podcast Appearance Has Everyone Confused + Wrestling Industry Payment Scandals Exposed | Coach & Bro Live October 16th, 2025

    22 HR AGO

    Why The Rock's Latest Podcast Appearance Has Everyone Confused + Wrestling Industry Payment Scandals Exposed | Coach & Bro Live October 16th, 2025

    Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped) Opening & Crown Jewel T-Shirt Celebration (0:00-5:00) Major Highlight: Fan Carmine wore the Coach & Bro Show t-shirt to WWE Crown Jewel in Australia Hosts celebrate their brand being represented at a major WWE event Discussion about shipping costs to Australia ($40) Setting up the show as their "longest episode to date" The Rock's Mysterious Podcast Strategy (15:00-25:00) Key Topic: Analysis of The Rock's appearance on a major podcast Timing Concerns: His movie had already been out for 2 weeks (unusual promotion timing) Movie performance discussed: Only $6 million first week Strategic Analysis: Podcast has $100 million deal, need major guests for downloads Comparison to Taylor Swift's previous appearance on the same show Discussion of why Rock would choose this timing despite no WWE mentions Wrestling Industry Payment Scandals Exposed (35:00-50:00) Major Revelation: Coach discusses being scammed at a 2021 boxing event Event featured DJ Khaled, Migos, James Harden ($2 million investment) The Big Lie: Promoters expected 10 million buys at $20 each for YouTube boxing Coach initially unpaid, but got money after threatening legal action Key Quote: "It'll be a cold day in hell before you do another show if you don't pay" Payment resolved within 30 days after private confrontation Mickie James & Industry Politics (60:00-70:00) Controversy: Mickie James lost her spot on LFG show due to host's wife Financial Impact: Estimated $70,000-$150,000 per season loss Discussion of how personal relationships affect professional opportunities Praise for Mickie James as "one of the sweetest women" in wrestling Wheel of Doom Segment (75:00-85:00) Fan Engagement: Largest number of participants ever Winner: Lonnie Meade selected for merchandise prize Emphasis on following through with prizes (unlike other shows) Building global community with "mamby pamby" t-shirts Show Wrap & Future Plans (85:00-94:00) Schedule Announcement: Monday 5 PM Eastern on YouTube and socials Thursday 11 AM Eastern on Stadium and Bally Sports Live Call to Action: YouTube subscription drive for channel growth John Cena retirement discussion and ticket sales prediction Final message about wrestling being "supposed to be fun" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 34m
  3. WHO Made More Legends than ANYBODY/What SHOCKED ME at Paul McCartney Concert/Breaking Down the Paul McCartney/Billy Shears "Coors" Play List

    3 DAYS AGO

    WHO Made More Legends than ANYBODY/What SHOCKED ME at Paul McCartney Concert/Breaking Down the Paul McCartney/Billy Shears "Coors" Play List

    On today's show Vince talks about the Passing of Burt Reynolds and Diane Keaton, WHO is Responsible for making HUNDREDS of ICONS, what SHOCKED ME at the Paul McCartney Concert and Breaking down the McCartney/Shears "Coors" Playlist RussosBrand.com Patreon.com/RussoTWC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min
  4. WWE Netflix Deal Breakdown: Why Live Sports Matter More Than You Think + Wrestling Business Deep Dive | Coach & Bro Live October 13th, 2025

    3 DAYS AGO

    WWE Netflix Deal Breakdown: Why Live Sports Matter More Than You Think + Wrestling Business Deep Dive | Coach & Bro Live October 13th, 2025

    Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped) Opening & Show Information (0:00 - 5:00) Show Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays on Stadium Bally Sports Live Where to Watch: YouTube channel with live chat interaction Upcoming Coverage: Two Monday Night Football games preview (Bills vs Falcons, Bears vs Commanders) Show Format: Full hour wrestling business analysis show Netflix WWE Deal Deep Dive (5:00 - 25:00) Netflix's Live Sports Strategy: Platform aggressively pursuing live content including NFL Christmas games and targeting NBA rights Commercial Revenue Model: Netflix's new ad-supported tier at $7.99 creates advertising opportunities every 6 minutes during live sports Why This Matters: Netflix is new to advertising sales and needs strong viewership numbers to justify ad rates to major brands like Coke and Slim Jim International Rights: Netflix also holds SmackDown rights outside the US, making this a global content play The $5 Billion Investment: Netflix can't afford to sit on their massive WWE investment - they need immediate advertising revenue returns Wrestling Content Overload Problem (25:00 - 45:00) Too Much Programming: Current WWE schedule creates viewer confusion and difficulty following storylines Lost Casual Fans: Vince admits he can't remember what happened on recent Raw or SmackDown episodes The Cliffhanger Formula: Classic Monday Night Raw created week-to-week anticipation that current programming lacks Brand Split Issues: Current WWE brand split strategy prioritized short-term ratings pops over long-term storytelling coherence Audience Engagement & Show Format (45:00 - 65:00) Super Sticker System: $5+ donations get on-screen mentions and responses Wheel of Doom: $10+ donors get entered into special segment on Mondays and Thursdays Business vs Wrestling Focus: Show has evolved into more business analysis than traditional wrestling commentary Community Building: Live chat interaction and social media promotion (shoutout to Kimberly's promotional efforts) Viewer Feedback & Show Direction (65:00 - 87:00) Addressing Criticism: Response to viewer Daniel requesting less wrestling talk and more "real world topics" Show Identity: Clarification that this is primarily a wrestling business show, not general news Tony Khan Discussion: Brief mention of AEW leadership and media relations Content Balance: Show focuses on business aspects of wrestling industry rather than match results Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 27m
  5. What REALLY KILLED The "HOWARD STERN Show"/One Door Closes Another Opens/Did "Snake Eyes" Predict the Kirk Assassination

    10 OCT

    What REALLY KILLED The "HOWARD STERN Show"/One Door Closes Another Opens/Did "Snake Eyes" Predict the Kirk Assassination

    On today's show Vince discusses what REALLY KILLED the " Howard Stern Show", a BRAND NEW RE-INVENTION of Vince Russo, how to be a Successful Podcaster and did the Movie "Snake Eyes" PREDICT the Charlie Kirk Assassination? RussosBrand.com Patreon.com/RussoTWC @TheVinceRusso Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
  6. WWE Netflix Deal Secrets: Former USA Network Executive Reveals How Media Rights Really Work | Coach and Bro Show Live 10/9/2025

    10 OCT

    WWE Netflix Deal Secrets: Former USA Network Executive Reveals How Media Rights Really Work | Coach and Bro Show Live 10/9/2025

    Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped) Opening Segment: WWE Media Rights Discussion (00:00 - 15:00) 00:00-02:00: Show introduction and format explanation - focus on pro wrestling business rather than weekly show recaps 02:00-08:00: Discussion of WWE's new media landscape with Netflix and ESPN deals 08:00-15:00: Concerns about WWE's social media promotion potentially undermining TV partnerships Chris McCumber Interview Setup (15:00 - 18:00) 15:00-18:00: Introduction of guest Chris McCumber, former USA Network executive who worked directly with WWE and Vince McMahon Main Interview: Media Rights and Network Relationships (18:00 - 65:00) 18:00-25:00: How networks balance different content priorities between weekly programming vs. special events 25:00-35:00: The importance of regular engagement between networks and content providers 35:00-45:00: Creative control vs. business interests in wrestling programming 45:00-55:00: Discussion of content oversaturation in the wrestling market 55:00-65:00: Stories from McCumber's time working with WWE during their USA Network prime Closing Segments (65:00 - 82:00) 65:00-75:00: Analysis of WWE's global reach and Netflix's worldwide presence 75:00-80:00: Brief discussion of MLB playoffs and Yankees performance 80:00-82:00: Show wrap-up and promotion of on-demand content Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 22m
  7. "NEW" NIELSEN WRESTLING RATINGS ARE ASS/THE "BAD BUNNY PROJECT" is ASSINE/MARK SANCHEZ'S ASS IS GOING TO JAIL

    7 OCT

    "NEW" NIELSEN WRESTLING RATINGS ARE ASS/THE "BAD BUNNY PROJECT" is ASSINE/MARK SANCHEZ'S ASS IS GOING TO JAIL

    On today's show Vince talks about "Bad Bunny's" Opening Monologue on "SNL", WHY is the Super Bowl Catering to only 14% (Potentially) of their Audience, Mark Sanchez's ALLEGEDLY Drunk, Stupid ASS is going to Jail and "New" "Nielsen" Ratings Paint an even BLEAKER PICTURE for Pro Wrestling. RussosBrand.com Patreon.com/RussoTWC (Get Your Free Week) @TheVinceRusso Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  8. AEW Promotion Problems, WWE Ticket Price Backlash & The Rock’s Box Office Bomb | Coach & Bro Live 10/6/25

    7 OCT

    AEW Promotion Problems, WWE Ticket Price Backlash & The Rock’s Box Office Bomb | Coach & Bro Live 10/6/25

    Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamps Included): 00:00 – 00:04 Coach welcomes viewers, promotes the show's growth, and reminds about the Monday Night Football show later. 00:05 – 00:09 Introduction of Vince Russo as co-host; a lighthearted start about the “Loosey Goosey” Monday show format. 00:10 – 00:15 Russo sings and jokes about “Corey Rhodes” at a college football game, with Coach clarifying Cody’s cross-promotion. 00:15 – 00:19 Discussion about ESPN/WWE synergy, commentary team scheduling, and speculation on why Pat McAfee is no longer on Raw. 00:19 – 00:23 Teaser for future episode with a top TV executive to break down WWE/ESPN and Netflix media deals. 00:24 – 00:28 Mondays are loose—Coach and Vince invite questions and outline the Super Sticker donation system: $5+ gets your question answered; $10+ enters you in the Wheel of Doom for merch. 00:28 – 00:35 Deep dive: Nielsen’s new “Big Data and Panel Mythology” streaming TV ratings system. Why wrestling shows’ numbers are down, and the historic flaws of the old system. 00:36 – 00:42 AEW’s ongoing ticket sales and pricing crisis: Is WWE pushing away fans with “family-friendly pricing is gone”? Coach predicts this will backfire soon. 00:43 – 00:50 AEW’s PR black hole—Tony Khan’s refusal to let talent promote on podcasts and radio. Comparison with Vince McMahon’s media savvy, and the critical error of not building local buzz. 00:50 – 00:56 Coach argues AEW fails to engage new fans and explains, with Russo, how a hands-off billionaire owner changes incentives for both talent and company growth. 00:57 – 01:03 Story time: Russo reveals how he got Sable on Howard Stern—why smart, provocative media promotion is wrestling 101, and why putting female stars out front still works. 01:03 – 01:11 Analysis: How AEW and WWE are missing the mark in fan engagement, talent promotion, stale booking, and lack of big-time star power compared to the Attitude Era. 01:12 – 01:18 Discussion on WWE’s over-the-top ticket pricing for WrestleMania, major PPVs, and even regular Raw/Smackdown shows; how this impacts ticket sales and crowds. Real fan reactions. 01:19 – 01:24 Switch to WWE’s social media/content distribution with ESPN and Netflix: Why releasing matches for free might be undercutting their own paywall, and when media windows need to be enforced. 01:25 – 01:34 The Rock’s new movie “The Smashing Machine” is a box office flop—Rock’s statement, why MMA movies rarely draw, and why WWE fans may be to blame for cold-shouldering Dwayne Johnson’s projects. 01:35 – 01:48 Russo and Coach debate: Did Rock’s absence from WWE TV and perceived “walkout” at WrestleMania cause fan rejection? How important was creative, and will fans forgive him if he returns? 01:49 – 01:58 WWE ticket price outrage—Coach runs down eye-popping Mania seat prices and how even celebrity fans and media are calling this out. Russo: “Obscene!” and why even AEW can’t save itself by undercutting family pricing. 01:59 – 02:11 Closing stories: A lesson from Seth Rollins on living the gimmick 24/7, and why new talent must protect their character and maximize media at every turn. Final fan questions on Netflix fallout, Ben Stiller’s AEW interest, and wrestling’s next-gen audience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
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Vince Russo's "Before My Head EXPLODES" is a 30 minute, twice a week podcast, where the most polarizing and contraversial man in the history of sports entertainment will rant, rave and rapid-fire his honest opinions on everything from pop culture, current news, entertainment, sports, music and whatever else is twisting his mind and burning his tongue! Real, dynamic, hard-hitting and oh yeah---NO MAMBY-PAMBYS allowed!

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