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Wrestling Soup. We're NOT a wrestling show. We're a show that HAPPENS to talk about wrestling. LIVE every Thursday Night 7:30pm EST {Friday 12:30am GMT or 0030 UTC for International Listeners} Chat LIVE during the show @WrestlingSoup.com. Like us on facebook.com/WrestlingSoup @WrestlingSoup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

  1. FRANK & BUS (Flip Soup Gus 5.4.26)

    13 UUR GELEDEN

    FRANK & BUS (Flip Soup Gus 5.4.26)

    Anthony and Joe discuss the fallout of WrestleMania 42, beginning with the shocking departures of New Day members Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, which were reportedly sparked by "insulting" 50% pay cut offers . They critique TKO/Endeavor's pivot away from traditional wrestling storytelling in favor of a celebrity-heavy product, questioning if the company even realizes they are making a television show . The guys riff on John Cena’s constant "Make-A-Wish" style appearances in suits and the "fifth wall" being broken by athletic streamers like IShowSpeed . The conversation expands into a broader social critique of "circular scams" and corporate greed, comparing WWE’s current business model to Walmart weight scams and the Spirit Airlines collapse . The episode wraps up with a look at the "AI-assisted" creative slump in WWE, the polarizing longevity of Danhausen, and a wild theory that Tom Brady might be training for a Lucha Libre debut under a mask .Timestamps: 0:00 – Post-WrestleMania Departures: The New Day’s Exit8:30 – The 50% Pay Cut Insult & Shareholder Value Rants16:15 – John Cena’s Suit-and-Tie "Figurehead" Status22:50 – Breaking the Fifth Wall: IShowSpeed & Celeb Wrestling28:10 – Jelly Roll & the Lack of a Cultural "Monoculture"34:45 – Corporate Greed: Walmart Shrimp & Spirit Airlines Failures40:10 – Firing the "Worst Samoans" & Nia Jax’s Heat46:25 – New Day’s Tag Team Legacy vs. TKO’s Short-Term Thinking52:00 – ChatGPT Creative: The Future of AI-Assisted Storylines57:30 – Tom Brady Masked Lucha Theories & Baby Jill Shout-out Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    13 UUR GELEDEN ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Esther Perel: The REAL Reason You’re Struggling to Find Love (Fix THIS to Build Chemistry in Real Life) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Today,  Jay Shetty welcomes back Esther Perel to unpack a growing tension in modern relationships: in a world more connected than ever, why so many people feel deeply disconnected. Esther reframes dating struggles as something deeper than love itself, pointing to a broader loss of real-life social practice. Without the everyday interactions that once taught us how to approach, connect, and handle rejection, dating now feels like a high-stakes performance instead of a natural progression. What was once built through play, curiosity, and gradual connection has been compressed into a single moment of pressure, turning love into something overwhelming rather than something we can explore. Jay and Esther explore the illusion of connection in the digital age, where texting replaces talking and screens replace presence. Esther explains how this disembodied way of relating strips away the elements that create real intimacy, like eye contact, tone of voice, touch, and shared energy. While it can feel like we are communicating more, we are often losing depth, nuance, and emotional resonance. This shift has shaped a culture that avoids friction and discomfort, yet still feels more anxious, lonely, and exhausted. In trying to make relationships easier and more efficient, we may be losing the very experiences that give them meaning. In this episode you'll learn: How to Build Real Connection Offline How to Turn Dating Into Discovery, Not Pressure How to Be More Curious Instead of Judgmental How to Create Attraction Through Presence Not Perfection How to Ask for What You Truly Need How to Build Trust in Small, Consistent Moments How to Balance Independence and Interdependence How to Stay Open to Love Without a Checklist If there’s one thing to hold onto, it’s this: nothing about love is broken, you’re just being asked to approach it differently. The world may have made connection feel more complicated, but at its core, it still comes back to showing up, being present, and allowing yourself to be seen without needing to get everything right. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Why Is Gen Z Dating Less? 04:23 The Disappearance of Physical Connection 06:26 Living in a Fully Contactless World 09:54 Connected, Yet Deeply Disconnected 12:01 Dating in the Age of Surveillance 14:11 Why Real Connection Feels Harder Than Ever 17:07 Why Love Falls Flat Without Friction 18:41 The Missing Skills No One Taught Us About Love 24:35 The Hidden Power Struggles Shaping Modern Relationships 27:05 The 4 Pillars of Relational Intelligence 30:07 Have We Lost the Ability to Problem-Solve? 32:38 How to Know If You Can Really Trust Someone 36:44 From “Me” to “We”  38:27 Should You Make a Dating Checklist?  41:04 Why Dating Feels Like a Full-Time Job 43:00 The Pressure Behind “Intentional” Dating 47:50 When Love Doesn’t Speak Your Language 50:25 Why Talking to AI Feels Easier Than People 55:16 The Trap of Wanting Love to Feel Effortless 56:35 Is Love Supposed to Be Hard? 57:58 Why Wanting Love Isn’t “Cringe” 01:02:43 Codependence vs Healthy Love 01:07:09 What Actually Keeps Desire Alive? 01:10:26 Breaking Down Viral Relationship Myths   01:17:38 Esther on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.estherperel.com/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@estherperel  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/esther.perel/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/estherperelofficial  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherperel  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@estherperel_official  Substack | https://estherperel.substack.com/  Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 1 (Wrestling Stew 5.1.26) w/ @Lufisto

    2 DGN GELEDEN

    LEGENDS AND FUTURE GREATS REVIEW SHOW S3 EPISODE 1 (Wrestling Stew 5.1.26) w/ @Lufisto

    Jeff and Lufisto kick off Season 3 of the Legends and Future Greats (LFG) show with a status update on Lufisto’s "titanium" shoulder recovery and a deep dive into the recent wave of WWE releases . They compare the current state of NXT/Evolve talent to The Walking Dead, meticulously analyzing why athletes like Tyra May Steele and Trill London may have struggled despite their high pedigrees . The duo explores the shift in the LFG format, focusing on Shawn Michaels’ need to replenish the roster following call-ups to Raw and SmackDown . The conversation moves from the technical aspects of "professional courtesy" during ring entrances to the psychological drive needed to handle blunt critiques from coaches like Booker T and Kevin Owens . They conclude by breaking down the "phony baloney" of reality-TV-style signings, the importance of "menace" in a wrestler’s presence, and a sharp critique of TKO’s security failures following a recent fan incident. 0:00 – Season 3 Intro / Lufisto’s successful shoulder surgery recovery 4:30 – WWE releases: Comparing the NXT roster to The Walking Dead 11:15 – The "Matt Bloom" factor: Why heart matters more than athleticism at the PC 18:30 – Talent Status Reports: Nikita Lyons, Shiloh Hill, and Drake Monroe 24:00 – New Season Format: No points, no teams, just replenishing the roster 28:15 – Meet the Coaches: Kevin Owens’ neck surgery and Natalia’s Dungeon training 38:00 – Match 1 Breakdown: Nikita Lyons vs. Kelly Armstrong & the rules of "Professional Courtesy" 46:30 – Technical Critique: Snap bumps, leg drop splits, and slowing down the pacing 52:45 – Keanu Carver’s Backstory: From college football and DoorDash to fighting with Booker T 1:04:30 – Kevin Owens’ Advice: Making your offense match your presence 1:11:00 – Match 2 Breakdown: Kendall Gray vs. PJ Vasser & the origin of the name 1:16:45 – "Happy Feet" and Selling: The psychology of big girl vs. small girl dynamics 1:21:15 – Season Teasers: The "phony baloney" of the Kendall Gray signing 1:24:00 – Wrap-up: Lufisto’s documentary "The Selling Stage" and TKO’s security failures Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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  4. HIGH ON MEDIOCRITY or BUSFLIP 2026 (Wrestling Soup 5.1.26)

    3 DGN GELEDEN

    HIGH ON MEDIOCRITY or BUSFLIP 2026 (Wrestling Soup 5.1.26)

    Anthony and Joe record from a temporary new space, discussing the transition to a home with an acre of land and the financial sanity of renting versus owning. They explore the "Dead Internet" theory and the prevalence of AI bots, while warning against the dangers of flaunting physical cash on social media. The conversation takes a culinary turn with a breakdown of Gordon Ramsay’s scrambled egg technique and the "exceptional" addition of pesto to breakfast. Turning to wrestling, the guys analyze the latest wave of WWE roster cuts—or "bus flips"—noting reports that these releases are age-related as the company aims for a younger roster. They debate the botched handling of Kairi Sane’s departure, the "slow death" of Santos Escobar on the main roster, and why the Wyatt Six gimmick is "deep for the sake of being deep". The episode wraps up with thoughts on Alexa Bliss retiring her spooky persona, a critique of the "tepid" Laredo crowd, and a satirical pitch for a "Himbo" title to solve the Roman Reigns problem. Timestamps:0:00 – Intro / New space and yard life 8:42 – The Renting vs. Buying debate 18:15 – Cash, cops, and the "Dead Internet" theory 27:30 – Gordon Ramsay’s eggs and the Pesto Protocol 33:10 – WWE "Bus Flips" & age-related roster cuts 45:20 – Kairi Sane’s exit and the Asuka storyline fail 1:02:15 – Tony D'Angelo vs. the "tepid" Laredo crowd 1:15:40 – Aleister Black and the Wyatt Six critique 1:32:00 – Danhausen’s name and Santos Escobar’s "slow death" 1:44:30 – Andre Chase, Zoey Stark, and redhead genetics 1:56:15 – Plastic surgery trends and Alexa Bliss retiring the goth look 2:08:45 – The "Himbo" title pitch & Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1 u 24 m
  5. DRUG ABUSE, NDA's, AND RETIREMENTS: THE MUSICAL (Frank & Gus 4.24.26)

    25 APR

    DRUG ABUSE, NDA's, AND RETIREMENTS: THE MUSICAL (Frank & Gus 4.24.26)

    Anthony and Joe break down the latest in wrestling news, starting with a wave of retirement announcements including Pat McAfee, Nikki Bella, and Billy Gunn's take on his own career future. The guys discuss the dangers of wrestlers overextending themselves across too many ventures, debate which WWE women could pull off a hardcore match, and riff on the absurdity of The Rock producing a Fighting with My Family stage musical. They also get into the parasocial entitlement of wrestling fans, AEW's merch problems, MJF's ceiling in WWE, Dan Hausen's potential, and the security failures at WrestleMania 42 weekend — including X-Pac's assault claims at the MGM Grand. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro / Three WWE retirements in 24 hours 1:56 – Pat McAfee retirement breakdown 16:32 – The WrestleMania ads controversy 17:13 – Parasocial relationships 24:00 – Back to retirements: Nikki Bella 25:41 – Fantasy booking a hardcore Nikki Bella run 29:27 – Brit Baker at the NFL Draft 31:20 – AEW Boys & Girls Club 37:55 – Billy Gunn's retirement comments & his attitude 57:06 – The Rock producing a musical 1:05:10 – MJF's ceiling in WWE & Dan Hausen's future 1:11:24 – AEW merch problems & fired designers 1:17:59 – X-Pac assaulted at WrestleMania 42 weekend 1:23:17 – MGM Grand security failures & TKO cheapness 1:25:59 – Wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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  6. WHAT WILL TKO DO FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE? (Wrestling Soup 4.23.26)

    24 APR

    WHAT WILL TKO DO FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE? (Wrestling Soup 4.23.26)

    0:21 – Sol Ruca & Jojo Siwa's brutal moment 2:58 – Is Tony D'Angelo the worst NXT champ ever? 10:27 – Bronn Breaker's future & OBA's momentum 15:57 – Brock Lesnar retirement: Is Summer Slam the final match? 22:58 – Billy Gunn on what's wrong with modern wrestling 25:33 – Fan reactions to Billy Gunn's comments 36:32 – WWE going to Saudi Arabia during a war zone 41:21 – TKO CEO Mark Shapiro audio: "Making enemies is fine" 46:09 – Shapiro celebrates fans paying $1,000/year for sports 59:39 – CM Punk confronts a fan; fan entitlement is getting worse 1:01:43 – TKO is breeding entitled fans 1:05:19 – Booker T's WrestleMania hotel horror story 1:11:54 – Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary review 1:19:33 – Moments of genuine humanity in the Hogan doc 1:33:36 – Stephanie McMahon & Paige's emotional interview 1:42:00 – Dream Legends House cast 1:48:49 – Jim Cornett appreciation & outro Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1 u 55 m
  7. WRESTLEMANIA RAW AFTERMETH (Wrestling Soup 4.20.26)

    21 APR

    WRESTLEMANIA RAW AFTERMETH (Wrestling Soup 4.20.26)

    Joe and Anthony break down Monday Night Raw the night after WrestleMania, covering every match, promo, debut, and storyline development. Topics include Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, CM Punk's move to SmackDown, the Cody Rhodes concussion promo, WWE's corporate ad problem, the Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary, and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro / Tribal Chief talk & Roman Reigns discussion 1:06 – WWE's "Disney Adults" theory & the Roman fanbase 4:43 – Jacob Fatu fed to Roman / USOs back / Jay Uso's failed push 6:11 – Post-Mania roster shuffles, Ethan Page & Sol Ruca debuts 8:11 – CM Punk's goodbye promo & the fan altercation in Vegas 11:03 – Show intro / five days in a row / NXT Battleground pass 13:20 – Bronson Breaker busted open by Seth / hair & look changes 15:08 – Logan Paul & Dom / Austin Theory comparison / A-Town Down Under 16:11 – CM Punk vs. Cody: who's the heel? Crowd confusion breakdown 19:01 – Cody Rhodes concussed promo: best promo he's cut? 35:12 – Sol Ruca debut, Adam Pierce being awesome, women's division depth 38:44 – Only 4 matches in 2 hours 40 minutes / ad overload problem 41:18 – WWE's ad format vs. the old in-show app / Netflix commercial issues 43:33 – Wrestlers in every commercial / Cricket Wireless rant 47:27 – Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary: worth watching? 49:47 – Tony Hinchcliffe / Kill Tony / Netflix WWE deal tangent 55:03 – Finn Balor vs. JD McDonough / Judgment Day fallout 57:59 – OBA show up and say nothing / suit vs. ring gear debate 1:03:58 – Gunther's storyline dead after Brock leaves / Bronson Breaker vs. Gunther 1:08:07 – Jacob Fatu & Roman / crowd not reacting / Bloodline gang colors bit 1:11:53 – Overall show rating: 4 matches, depleted crowd, Vegas departure 1:14:55 – Outro / see you Thursday / shoutout to loyal daily listeners Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    1 u 16 m
  8. NIGHT TWO. (Wrestling Soup 4.19.26)

    20 APR

    NIGHT TWO. (Wrestling Soup 4.19.26)

    Anthony and Joe break down WrestleMania 42 Night Two in full — what delivered, what disappointed, and what it all means going forward. From Brock Lesnar's emotional farewell to OBA FMI, to the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns main event, the guys give their honest takes on every match, the crowd, the booking logic (or lack thereof), streaming issues, celebrity involvement, and much more. Plus, live super chats and listener reactions throughout. 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/wrestlingsoup 💬 Join the Discord 🎵 Check out Jon Draper on Spitball Media @iamjondraper every Wednesday Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro / WrestleMania Night Two first impressions 11:32 — OBA FMI vs. Brock Lesnar (Brock's retirement) 22:59 — Six-Man Ladder Match (IC Championship) — Penta retains 39:39 — Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn (US Championship) / Lil Yachty 48:20 — Finn Bálor (Demon) vs. Dominic Mysterio (Street Fight) 1:05:51 — Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill (Women's Championship) 1:19:33 — John Cena segment / Dan Hausen & the clown car 1:31:32 — MAIN EVENT: CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns (World Heavyweight Championship) 2:06:02 — Final grades, best/worst of the night, closing thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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