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Join podcasters Ed Demko and Jared Bajoras as they take listeners on a trip into "their world". Each week longtime friends “Hey Ed” and “The J” tackle pop culture, current and classic films, sports, sneakers, professional wrestling, current hot topics, personal stories, and our famous comedy segment “Goofs R Goofs”! Join us each and every Friday for a new episode.
(Produced by Cam Haldeman)
(Presented by Churchill Pictures)
Music Credit: Gang Starr "What's Real" 2019

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Join podcasters Ed Demko and Jared Bajoras as they take listeners on a trip into "their world". Each week longtime friends “Hey Ed” and “The J” tackle pop culture, current and classic films, sports, sneakers, professional wrestling, current hot topics, personal stories, and our famous comedy segment “Goofs R Goofs”! Join us each and every Friday for a new episode.
(Produced by Cam Haldeman)
(Presented by Churchill Pictures)
Music Credit: Gang Starr "What's Real" 2019

    Episode 208: The Gold Watch

    Episode 208: The Gold Watch

    Another week, another episode! Welcome back to the podcasting world of the WR? Podcast! The opening talk includes a shout-out and RIP to legendary independent film producer Roger Corman and some talk about the "Dave Meltzer Pro Wrestling Match Star Ratings". Then, it's a review of the season finale of "Darkside of the Ring". It's an interesting episode as Vince McMahon takes over the Georgia wrestling airwaves in the 80's. It's all about "Black Saturday". Up next is a double dose of the WR? original, unoriginal segment, "The Movies That Made US". The guys take a look at "Pulp Fiction" and "The Iron Claw". As always "Goofs R' Goofs" closes things out and hilarity ensues. Please enjoy responsibly!

    PRESENTED by CHURCHILL PICTURES AND "THE UNSUNG"



    Timestamps:

    0:00:00 - Intro: RIP Roger Corman and the guys talk about the "Dave Meltzer Pro Wrestling Match Star Ratings"

    0:40:08 - Darkside of the Ring: "Black Saturday"

    1:13:10 - The Movies That Made US: Pulp Fiction (1994)

    1:31:47 - The Movies That Made US: The Iron Claw (2023)

    1:46:09 - Goofs R Goofs



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    • 2 hr 6 min
    Episode 207: Enter the Sandman

    Episode 207: Enter the Sandman

    What's real?! We are back and bigger and badder than ever before! Welcome to episode 207! This week's open has some talk about Jerry Lawler, a "WWE Backlash 2024: France" review, and the "Roast of Tom Brady". Then, it's the next to last "Darkside of the Ring" episode of the season. It's going back to the glory years of the guy's wrestling fandom, ECW. It's all about the life and career of the one and only, "Sandman" (not Adam Sandler)! Then, it's a film segment "double feature". The "original. unoriginal" segment rolls along through the month of May! This week's a double dose of some personal cult classics. It's Zack Galligan in "Waxwork" and "Waxwork II: Lost in Time". The hilarity of "Goofs R' Goofs" closes out the show. Please enjoy responsibly!

    Timestamps:

    0:0:00 - Intro with some WWE Jerry Lawler Talk, "WWE Backlash 2024: France" Review, and the "Roast of Tom Brady".

    0:58:57 - Darkside of the Ring: The Sandman

    1:34:41 - The Movies that Made US: Waxwork (1988)

    1:52:58 - The Movies that Made US: Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992)

    2:09:52 - Goofs R Goofs



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    • 2 hr 33 min
    Episode 206: Phantasm to the Max

    Episode 206: Phantasm to the Max

    Welcome back to the podcasting circus labeled as the "WR? Podcast"! We have a heck of an epic episode this week. The show opens with an hour-long discussion including NFL Draft (Steelers Draft) talk, "WWE Backlash: France 2024" Preview, and a trip to "The Last Dive-In" ("The Autopsy of Jane Doe"). Then, the latest season of "Darkside of the Ring" rolls along on WR? It's all about the life and career of Hall of Famer, "Sensational" Sherri Martel. Up next is a "Double Feature" as "The Movies That Made US" segment returns! Good luck handling the back-to-back discussions on "Mad Max" and "Phantasm"! As always, our trip to the lagoon closes everything out.  Please enjoy responsibly!

    PRESENTED by CHURCHILL PICTURES AND "THE UNSUNG" 

    0:00:00 - Intro: NFL Steelers Draft Talk, "WWE Backlash: France 2024" Preview, and a trip to "The Last Dive-In" The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

    0:56:24 - Darkside of the Ring: Sherri Martel

    1:27:00 - The Movies That Made US: Mad Max (1979)

    1:51:09 - The Movies That Made US: Phantasm (1979)

    2:17:52 - Goofs R Goofs

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    • 2 hr 35 min
    Episode 205: Noxious Offenders

    Episode 205: Noxious Offenders

    The boys are back and badder than ever before. Welcome to episode 205 of the WR? Podcast! This week's opening covers some pro wrasslin'. The guys cover "AEW Dynasty 2024" and take a look at "WWE Rivals: Macho Man versus Hulk Hogan". Then, the newest season of "Darkside of the Ring" rolls things along. This week is all about Steve Austin's trainer, "Gentleman" Chris Adams. Then, the obscure film segment makes one last appearance before a hiatus. "Fridays At Midnight" presents another "Troma-rrific" week! It's "Sgt Kabukiman NYPD" followed by "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV". As usual, "G R' G" takes things home! Please enjoy responsibly!

    PRESENTED by CHURCHILL PICTURES AND "THE UNSUNG"

    Timestamps:

    0:00:00 - Intro: "AEW Dynasty 2024" and take a look at "WWE Rivals: Macho Man versus Hulk Hogan"

    0:55:23 - Darkside of the Ring: "Gentleman" Chris Adams

    1:17:42 - Friday's At Midnight: Sgt Kabukiman NYPD (1990) and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)

    1:41:19 - Goofs R Goofs

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    • 1 hr 58 min
    Episode 204: Welcome to Our Nightmare

    Episode 204: Welcome to Our Nightmare

    The boys are back with a fresh, new podcast episode! Welcome to the crazy train that is the "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening covers a huge preview of the upcoming AEW PPV, "Dynasty 2024". Then, the latest season of "Darkside of the Ring" rolls along. This week the "WR? team" covers the crazy life and career of the one and only Chris Colt. Then, it's a celebration of one of the most legendary, independent film companies of all time. It's a mini "Troma Fest" here in the world of WR? "Fridays At Midnight" presents a Toxie "Double Feature"! It's "The Toxic Avenger: Part II" followed by "The Toxic Avenger III: The Last Temptation of Toxie". Our tradition continues to close the episode out with "Goofs R' Goofs". Please enjoy responsibly!PRESENTED by CHURCHILL PICTURES AND "THE UNSUNG"

    Timestamps:

    0:00:00 - Preview: AEW PPV, "Dynasty 2024"

    0:40:24 - Darkside of the Ring: Chris Colt

    0:58:11 - Friday's at Midnight Double Feature: The Toxic Avenger: Part II (1989) and The Toxic Avenger III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)

    1:19:30: Goofs R Goofs!



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    • 1 hr 39 min
    Episode 203: Chicken Dragons

    Episode 203: Chicken Dragons

    We're back with our latest rendition of the one and only "WR? Podcast"! This week's opening segment includes some "shooting the sh$t" and some movie-collecting talk. Then, the road to Wrestlemania is at its end. It's the "WR?" Review of the 40th anniversary of the "Showcase of the Immortals", "WWE Wrestlemania 40"! The pro wrasslin' talk continues. It's "Darkside of the Ring", all about one of the toughest men to ever walk God's green Earth, the one and only Harley Race. Then the original "WR?", obscure film segment "Fridays at Midnight", is up next! The J's love for Conan is always evident and this week's film choice is no exception. Join the guys as they break down Arnie and Wilt The Stilt's great adventure in "Conan the Destroyer". Then, it's finally Spring at the Lagoon! "Goofs R' Goofs" closes out the episode. Please enjoy responsibly!PRESENTED by CHURCHILL PICTURES AND "THE UNSUNG"

    Timestamps:

    0:00:00 - Intro: Movie Collecting Talk with the Guys

    0:20:09 - Wrestlemania 40 Review

    1:11:26 - Darkside of the Ring: King Harley

    1:24:51 - Friday's at Midnight: Conan the Destroyer (1984)

    1:37:05 - Goofs R Goofs

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    • 1 hr 56 min

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