Hard Mark Podcast
Follow lifelong fan Erik Donaldson as he scientifically introduces Ryan Murphy to the weird and wild world of pro wrestling, watching one match per show and sharing their candid, uninformed, and ridiculous thoughts.
Episodes
In honor of Ryan's recent Alabama golf trip, we'll be watching AEW Champion Darby Allin take on "The Bastard" Pac in a No Countouts match at AEW Fairway to Hell! The ring is set up on a literal golf course, men will be thrown into sand traps, what's not to like?
Ryan's Record: 63 wins, 46 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress...
We're back to the podcast mines, this time around we talk about underwear holes, Ryan's Alabama golf trip, and efeds.
And for our science, for the first time ever, we embark on a two part ranking, as Ryan begins ranking the 10 Commandments. Lastly, we finish things off with viewing an intimate encounter between Kane and Shane McMahon.
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: ht...
Today, we'll be featuring a real bad match, as Hollywood Hulk Hogan of the nWo squares off against the man he's never beaten, previously the Ultimate Warrior, now just plain Warrior. Will there be something authentic enough to catch Ryan's attention? Or is this doomed to split the Hulks yet again?
Ryan's Record: 63 wins, 45 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Rankin...
On the latest and greatest edition of the little program that could, we discuss bodybuilders, Ryan's pipe dream of moving states again, our recent outing to AEW Dynamite, and Erik's rat encounters.
And for our science, Ryan ranks things that don't exist anymore, and we watch Booker T call out Hulk Hogan.
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress...
On this episode, we visit the very first Elimination Chamber as World Heavyweight Champion Triple H defends his title against Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Chris Jericho, Booker T, and Kane! It's gonna be violent, it's gonna be unconventional, but where will it rank on our lists?
Ryan's Record: 63 wins, 44 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmark...
We have returned and we've got a humdinger of a program! Featured on this episode, Ryan picks a rich dude to fight, Ryan is going on an Alabama golf trip, Erik provides an important update on Izzy's Pizza, and giant toilet paper rolls have been discovered.
And for our science, Ryan ranks lil' crimes, and we watch one of the most infamous wrestling segments of all time as we take a look over the Katie Vick storyline.
Hard Mark Merch:...
On this episode, Ryan gets the pleasure of viewing one of the biggest trainwrecks in the history of wrestling as Jake "The Snake" Roberts and his impromptu partner Yokozuna square off against Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and King Kong Bundy. Drunken debauchery, questionable snake antics, and everything in-between!
Ryan's Record: 63 wins, 43 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy...
After a holiday break, the boys have returned to the studio for another rousing Rumpus Time! On the docket for this episode, Ryan is confronted with a difficult choice of saving his cat or a stranger's child, Erik shares his recent experiences around potty training, and we delve into Polymarket and all things gambling.
And for our science, Ryan ranks things you could be doing constantly (it makes sense once you hear it), and we watc...
What better way to begin the next set of 100 episodes than with a friendship turned topsy turvy as the founders of D-Generation X, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "The Game" Triple H, do battle in a Street Fight with no rules!
Ryan's Record: 62 wins, 43 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/
Hard Mark Linktree: ht...
On the final Rumpus Time of 2025, a cornucopia of topics are addressed, including but not limited to Ryan's quest to adopt a 2nd cat, the infamous toilet text, Heather's fractured toe, Erik's generous deodorant gift to Ryan, an important nationality update, and a touchbase around the health benefits of Zyn.
Additionally, Ryan ranks food that Erik hates, and for this segment of Ask the Talent, Ryan is swept up in wedding fever as we ...
On a very special 100th episode, we're gonna watch the Hollywood Ending between AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm and her challenger Mariah May! There's glass! There's tables! What else could we ever want?!?
Ryan's Record: 61 wins, 43 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/
Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcas...
Here we are for the first part of our episode 100 extravaganza! We've got a lot on the docket, including Ryan's first trip to New York, discussing the recent activity of the Seattle Mariners, Ryan's Fireball problem, Erik's recent ailments, Erik officiating his 4th (and final?) wedding, and Ryan ranks women!
And for this week's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches the iconic "Steiner Math" promo!
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast...
This is no re-run, folks! We're back to watch the 3rd match between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada at New Japan's G1 Climax 27 in 2017! Can a Zyn-less Ryan keep his head clear enough to make the correct pick?
Ryan's Record: 60 wins, 43 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/
Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpo...
We're back and Ryan is boo-boo faced! Regardless, we'll soldier on and talk about Ryan's TikTok dilemma, Ryan introduces himself to a landscaper, Erik went to the Posthotel, and Ryan organized his own camping trip. For Ryan Ranks It, Ryan is (poorly) ranking superheroes!
And for this week's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches the "Fun With Ahmed" series of clips from the PlayStation 1 game WWF War Zone!
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-...
Join us as we witness some household names clash at WCW Bash at the Beach! Fresh off the 1998 NBA Finals, Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman take on "Diamond" Dallas Page and Karl Malone in a star-studded affair. Will Ryan's love of Dennis Rodman catapult him to victory?
Ryan's Record: 59 wins, 43 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodc...
The fellas are back to talk about their recent camping trip, Ryan blames Bothell for his boring 4th of July, we learn about Ryan's first drinking experience, and we chat about the recent death of Hulk Hogan. For Ryan Ranks It, Ryan is ranking Hulk Hogan theme songs!
And for this week's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches as the lovable but questionable character of Eugene addresses the crowd at WrestleMania 21!
Hard Mark Merch: https://h...
On a Ryan-less episode (hence the title Singles Match), Erik talks about his thoughts and feelings about the news of Hulk Hogan's passing.
We're going back to the WWF to see a historic night take place as WWF Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin takes on WCW Champion Chris Jericho to crown the first Undisputed Champion! Will Vince McMahon get involved? We'll see!
Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 43 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/
Hard Mark Linktree: https://linkt...
On the latest (and greatest?) episode of Rumpus Time, we discuss Ryan's most recent injury, we have a new listener to the program, Erik took the RAADS-R test, and Ryan ranks the greatest board games of all time!
For this week's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin attempts a home invasion on Brian Pillman, but Pillman's got a gun!
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/
Official Ryan Murp...
In a tonal shift from our last match, we're going to take a look at a high flying contest from New Japan as Ricochet takes on Will Ospreay in the 2016 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. We'll delve into the controversy around the match, and Erik will name every wrestling move ever created. Will it spark joy within Ryan's dark heart? We'll find out!
Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 42 losses, 3 draws
Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podca...
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