The Smarks Podcast

The Smarks Podcast

The Smarks Podcast is a podcast about the world of professional wrestling, from the indy scene all the way to WWE.

Episodes

August 2, 2022 117 mins

Welcome to a Friday edition of The Afternoon Blitz with Smokey, Captain Cool, and The Bandi Man. 

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This week we preview the upcoming Money in the Bank show.
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This week's episode we have Dr. Trey Franklin joins us as he does annually to preview The Granddaddy of Them All, WrestleMania 36! We preview every match, even with the changes, and give you our thoughts on the show. Take a listen!

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This week's episode we discuss the Coronavirus and the impact it is having on the wrestling world. We also discuss the happenings from Elimination Chamber, AEW, and the HOSS Tournament. 

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February 28, 2020 91 mins

In this episode, we give our reaction to Goldberg winning the Universal Title defeating The Fiend Bray Wyatt and giving him his first loss as The Fiend(EVERYONE PANIC)!!!!!!! Also, we preview the upcoming AEW: Revolution PPV and we give our predictions for the upcoming HOSS Tournament for New South Pro Wrestling!

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In this episode, we debate who we think should challenge The Fiend Bray Wyatt for the Universal Title at WrestleMania. Also, we discuss the first 11 into the 16 man HOSS Tournament at New South Pro Wrestling and compare it to previous years. Then, we talk about how this past Wednesday may have been the best quality wrestling we have seen from AEW and NXT since the Wednesday Night War beginning. Listen!

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January 31, 2020 110 mins

We are back with a new episode that we think you will really enjoy.  Former radio man and new podcaster Arky Shea joins us as we discuss the death of Kobe Bryant, preview the Super Bowl, discuss the world of professional wrestling, and more!

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This week we have Colin West of Synergy Wrestling on again to discuss a variety of topics. We preview the BIG BAD BITCHIN CHRISTMAS that WARHORSE is bringing us on the 28th, as well as the Cruiserweight Crown Tournament that Synergy is running in Jan/Feb. Also, we discuss the NXT Women's Division now that Rhea Ripley has become the new champion. Plus, we discuss the independent wrestling scene across the nation, and more!

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December 6, 2019 67 mins

In this week's episode, we discuss the new cornerstones for the Men's and Women's Division in NXT.  Also, we talk about the independent wrestling scene in the Mid South this weekend, with GCW having 2 big Tennessee shows with SUP and WOMBAT, RCCW on Saturday night, and Crux Wrestling as well. Take a listen!

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November 21, 2019 83 mins

In this episode Smokey and Courageous talk everything wrestling from Jim Cornette saying dumb sh*t to our preview of Survivor Series and WARGAMES so you should tune in to enjoy. 

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We have the owner of Synergy Wrestling Colin West on with us talking the Black Friday show Synergy Wrestling has coming up, along with his HORSEPOWER AND HEAVY METAL CHRISTMAS spectacular that will be coming up. We also discuss AEW Full Gear, the week in TV, and more!

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This week we have on Dr. Trey Franklin to discuss the independent wrestling scene state and why social media is essential to help build your character. We preview Full Gear from AEW and give our thoughts on WWE, NXT, AEW, and more(no Crown Jewel talk, that sucked). 

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October 24, 2019 144 mins

If you know us, you know that the headline is deceptive. We discuss the month with AEW, NXT, and the Independent wrestling scene. 

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In this episode we are joined by one of the most well known deathmatch wrestlers, The Freakshow. We discuss deathmatch style, the Gypsy Joe Invitational, and more. In Part 2, we discuss the first night of the Wednesday Night Wars as AEW Dynamite premiered on TNT and NXT on USA went the full 2 hours. Plus, we preview New South this weekend and Hell in a Cell. Take a listen!

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September 26, 2019 97 mins

This week we are joined by the legendary Kung Fu Janela! We discuss the transformation of his character into the White Claw drinking, palm striking kung fu master of the Janelas. 

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In this week's episode, we discuss how WWE is making younger talent learn from the veterans and also cover the indy scene in the Mid South
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This week we review all that went throughout the world of indie wrestling in the South plus our reviews of All Out, Royal Quest, and NXT UK.
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August 21, 2019 95 mins
This week's episode we have Casio from WHW Monday and Gene Jackson from Local to Legends Radio.
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This episode we have the best indy wrestling referee Doug Markham as a guest. We discuss how important a ref is to the wrestling business, plus NXT Takeover and SummerSlam weekend thoughts.
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This week the cover what happened at SCI weekend plus preview Summerslam weekend!
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