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VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Join us for exclusive access to great personalities, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Plus alums such as Bobby Fish, Steve Corino, Chaz Warrington, and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter!

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    • 4.7 • 31 Ratings

VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Join us for exclusive access to great personalities, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Plus alums such as Bobby Fish, Steve Corino, Chaz Warrington, and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter!

    IN THE ROOM - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

    IN THE ROOM - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

    Live, Tuesday nights at 7:30PM ET on vocnation.com, it's IN THE ROOM! ITR features topics introduced by the panel, your calls, PWI's Brady Hicks, and WCW's Maestro. This week: Brady and the crew discuss the first 20 WrestleMania events, including the good/bad/ugly, and systematically declare each as either "good" or "bad." Stay tuned for the next 20, next week. Call in to any live show on VOC Nation by visiting callvoc.com from the incognito browser on your phone, tablet, or computer!
    Full Video Episode Available for only $3/mo at www.vocnation.com! Subscribers also get commercial free audio and video of Wrestling with History featuring Bill Apter and Ken Resnick, In the Room featuring PWI's Brady Hicks and former WCW Star the Maestro, No BS with The Bull Manny Fernandez, and more!
    VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more!
    Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe to premium - only $3/mo - for commercial full commercial free audio and video episodes. Exclusive access to 50 years of Bill Apter's interview archives is available for a nominal charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    • 2 hr 3 min
    A Whole Lot of Nothing

    A Whole Lot of Nothing

    Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling.
    This episode: Bruce and Nemar talk about wrestling action figures and a whole lot of 'nothing' on this special episode.
    VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter!
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    • 40 min
    Bumps and Thumps - Jon Finkel

    Bumps and Thumps - Jon Finkel

    On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire and Brian Ferguson talk with Jon Finkel. Jon has written a book titled: MACHO MAN The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage. We talk to Jon about his experience writing the book, some stories about The Macho Man, and much more! Jon’s book will be released on April 2nd 2024.
    VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history.
    Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more!
    Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming.
    Subscribe to premium - only $3/mo - for commercial full commercial free audio and video episodes. Exclusive access to 50 years of Bill Apter's interview archives is available for a nominal charge.
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    WCW Retro - 3/21/2024

    WCW Retro - 3/21/2024

    Live, Thursday nights at 8PM ET on vocnation.com, it's WCW Retro! Join WCW’s Stro Maestro for a special look back at all things professional wrestling, including WWE, NXT, AEW, and … a look back at WCW! Howard Morgan is at the reigns and taking your calls. Please continue to pray for Stro Maestro's continued recovery. Call into any live VOC Nation program by visiting http://CallVOC.com from the incognito browser on your phone, tablet, or computer.
    VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history.
    Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more!
    Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming.
    Subscribe to premium - only $3/mo - for commercial full commercial free audio and video episodes. Exclusive access to 50 years of Bill Apter's interview archives is available for a nominal charge.
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    • 2 hr 12 min
    Cody Rhodes is Annoying and Will Not Last as a Top Babyface

    Cody Rhodes is Annoying and Will Not Last as a Top Babyface

    Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling.
    This episode: Who is more annoying? Cody Rhodes or Dave Meltzer? Nemar is back, and we dive into these topics as well as AEW evolving on the fly.
    VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter!
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    • 1 hr
    AEWWE? Is Cody Capable of Being the Top Guy as a Babyface?

    AEWWE? Is Cody Capable of Being the Top Guy as a Babyface?

    Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling.
    This episode: Is Jen Pepperman tweaking the AEW product to appeal to a broader audience? Is Cody actually capable of being successful long term as a babyface? Bruce dives into both topics on this bonus edition.
    VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter!
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    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

Paige Jacobson ,

The Bull

Manny is great!

gw4075 ,

Rat boy

The show says it shout interesting things I want to listen but first half he is host whining them they bring in rat boy that’s it am gone this rat boy belongs in a nut house why why u let him on podcast he ruins the whole thing.

GET RID OF RAT BOY. He does belong public speaking he terrible
Thank you. Get to the point !!!

Christopher Harpers ,

Bill Apter

Thanks for giving fans the chance to hear Bill Apter's stories

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