Wrestling With the Champ

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  • 5.0 (2)
  • Wrestling
  • Updated Monthly

Follow the adventures of the Pub Wrestling Federation champion the Ginger Ninja and his long-suffering manager in this award-winning comedy wrestling podcast. Starring, written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Buy official WWTC t-shirts now on Teemill: https://podomedy.teemill.com/collection/wrestling-with-the-champ/ WINNER: Leicester Comedy Festival Liberty Award 2026 WINNER: Best Sport at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024 HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Use of Video at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Slam'd Up for CALM

    10/09/2025

    Slam'd Up for CALM

    The worlds of wrestling and comedy collide on Slam'd Up our first charity live stream! Guests include Kym Priess (live from LA), Lou King Sharp (live from his living room), Jerry Bakewell (next to his dog) and Che Burnley (with his Mum asleep in the next room). Hosted by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Please donate to CALM and help prevent suicides from happening here in the UK. Give now if you can: https://tiltify.com/@wrestling-with-the-champ/stay-tuned-2025-for-calm You can also access free help and support on their website for you or someone you know: www.thecalmzone.net The CALM suicide prevention helpline is for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. You can call it seven days a week, from 5pm until midnight. 0800 58 58 58. Live chat and WhatsApp support is also available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. Behind the Polyester Curtain (Recorded at Edinburgh Fringe)

    08/01/2025

    Behind the Polyester Curtain (Recorded at Edinburgh Fringe)

    The Champ and Damo discuss ways to punch up their latest live show. This episode was recorded to help raise funds for our live show FistyMania! at Edinburgh Fringe. Every fiver or tenner makes a real difference and if you listen to the end you'll find out what's really in it for you. Sponsor us now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp or even better, come and see the show at The Globe on Niddry Street at 6pm daily Aug 2nd to 12th (not 6th). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  3. The Floor is Lager

    03/16/2025

    The Floor is Lager

    The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  4. The Floor is Lager (Ad Free)

    03/15/2025

    The Floor is Lager (Ad Free)

    The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  5. Junkyard Dog

    12/21/2024

    Junkyard Dog

    Desperate to fund his movie career, the Champ makes a deal with a local gangster. Starring: Alex Leam, Alex Whitely, Charles Commins, Dan Mellins, Drew Stearne, Faye Marshall, Lee Burton, Livi Graham, Paul Ricketts, Sean Allsop, Walker Nixon. Music in this episode appears under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 license. The following tracks are written and performed by Kevin MacLeod: 'Oh, Christmas Tree' 'Deck The Halls B' 'Laserpack' 'Enter The Maze' 'Happy Boy Theme' 'Gregorian Chant' 'Take The Lead' 'Fantasia' 'Frozen Star' and 'Christmas Rap'. Additional music includes Old Love by Shiru8bit, Guseqwai by BoogerWooger, and Boss Battle 6 Metal by Nene. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  6. Top 20 Fake Ads

    11/28/2024

    Top 20 Fake Ads

    With over 100 comedy commercials to choose from, Ant & Damo share their favourite 20 fake ads from all six seasons of this award-winning funny podcast. If you have one you love, tag us on social media and let us know! Special thanks to all the incredible voice talent who featured over the years, in this episode particularly we give love to: Sam Thomas, Ash Frith, Ciaran Saward, Caroline Verdon, Jim Salveson, Jo Milmine, Alex Whiteley, Megan Hayward, Ian Brannan, Hywel Evans, Phillip Simon, Adam Jarrell. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  7. Night of the Ninja 2

    10/31/2024

    Night of the Ninja 2

    As a masked killer stalks wrestlers on Halloween, the Ginger Ninja fights to stay alive until morning. Starring: Ciaran Saward, Carl Jones, Hannah Edwards, and Paul Gannon. Music appears under creative commons 4.0, including Memoraphile - Perfect Dungeon, Wolfgang - 8-bit Haunted House Theme, Dark Lights - Johan Brodd, A Wonderful Nightmare - SpiderDave. And the following music by Kevin MacLeod: Ghost Processional, Welcome To Horroland, Epic Unease, Childrens Theme, Classic Horror, Death and Axes, Arcadia, The House Of Leaves, Ghostpocalypse, Killers, Classic Horror 3. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  8. Chortle Combat: Live at Edinburgh Fringe

    09/27/2024

    Chortle Combat: Live at Edinburgh Fringe

    Relive the improvised comedy game show that took Edinburgh Fringe by storm in 2024! Strap in for five rounds of fight-based fun - featuring comedian Drew Stearne - recorded live at The Globe bar on Niddry Street by Blue Smoke Comedy. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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Follow the adventures of the Pub Wrestling Federation champion the Ginger Ninja and his long-suffering manager in this award-winning comedy wrestling podcast. Starring, written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Buy official WWTC t-shirts now on Teemill: https://podomedy.teemill.com/collection/wrestling-with-the-champ/ WINNER: Leicester Comedy Festival Liberty Award 2026 WINNER: Best Sport at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024 HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Use of Video at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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