9 episodes
Behind The Belt ABC listen
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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A deep dive into pro wrestling with a journalist, a sound artist, and a guy who smashes people over the head with chairs for a living.
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Fighting like a girl — women's wrestling
It wasn’t so long ago that women’s matches were considered "popcorn breaks; now, female wrestlers are among the world’s top talent. Has the WWE's "women’s revolution" changed things for better or worse for female wrestlers? With Dakota Kai, Bea Priestley, and Kellyanne.
Hosted by Clem and Atticus Bastow and KrackerJak. -
Good vs evil — storytelling in wrestling
Imagine a soap opera, but with chokeslams: a look at the narrative side of wrestling, from character creation and story-lining to promos and feuds, with Elliot Sexton and Mr Juicy.
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Thumbtacks and baseball bats — hardcore wrestling
Wrestling might be "fake" but falling backwards into a barbed-wire-wrapped table is very real. Find out what it takes to make it in hardcore wrestling, and why anyone in their right mind would want to do it. Guests Cremator, Syd Parker, and Mad Dog McRea.
Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak. -
Back bumps and spinal infections — the realities of wrestling
Wrestling can hurt; it can even kill. From painkiller addiction and bloodcurdling injuries to the loneliness of the road, we explore the hidden dangers of sports entertainment. Featuring interviews with wrestlers Dowie James, Vixsin, and author Jenny Valentish.
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Now do it ten more times — wrestling training
What does it take to become a pro wrestler? Turns out, it’s more than just a good entrance song: we get the lowdown on workouts, drills and diets, from those running the drills as well as those who’ve done them with WWE superstar The Miz, Carlo Cannon, and Nick Bury.
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When Pro-Wrestling met MMA — the rise of strong style
Hard-hitting and strike-crazy, Strong Style was born in Japan and has spread worldwide, captivating fans and giving in-ring action an uncompromising edge. But how hard is too hard when it comes to making those strikes look real? Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow and Krackerjak and thanks to our guests Bad Luck Fale, Jake Andrewartha and Jonah Rock.
Hosted by Clem Bastow, Atticus Bastow, and Krackerjak.
Customer Reviews
Top notch quality and production
This is the perfect wrestling podcast for those who have been watching forever, just getting in to it or are coming back since a long time away.
The hosts are funny, but warm and genuine. And every episode is a great listen.
5 stars for Behind the Belt!