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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 436: WrestleMania IV Recall

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It’s hard to believe, but 35 years ago today, WrestleMania IV went down. This show, panned by many, is unique. It’s the first WrestleMania to feature a tournament. It’s the first Mania that Hulk Hogan didn’t wrestle in the main event and was the first Mania for many Superstars, including Ted DiBiase, Rick Rude, and The Ultimate Warrior.

This week on the podcast, I stroll down memory lane with my take on WrestleMania IV and a look ahead to this year’s WrestleMania, which is just a few days away.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 435: Wrestling Under the Influence

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Gorilla Monsoon will go down as one of the all-time great commentators in pro wrestling. This week, I toast him with a beer called Banana Dream Pie by Route 51 Brewery in Elkville, Illinois.

Also, check out Gorilla Monsoon superfan Joe Marotta and his daily If Gorilla Monsoon Had a Podcast.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 434: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

March 13, 2023 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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It’s another week where you get the keys to the castle. It’s Ask My 1-2-3 Cents! Great questions, as always. I appreciate those who play along.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 432: Rhodes To WrestleMania

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Cody Rhodes has punched his ticket to WrestleMania and will face Roman Reigns for the Undisputed Universal Championship. This week, Chad Smart joins me to discuss the ‘Rhodes to WrestleMania’ and the build-up of the American Nightmare since returning to WWE a year ago.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 431: Hail To The Chief

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It’s Presidents Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a look at authority figures in pro wrestling? From Jack Tunney to Adam Pearce, plenty of men and women have been running the show at various times. Even as I type this, I’m reminded of some names I didn’t mention on this week’s podcast; sorry about that.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 429: The Main Event

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The Main Event (1988) is one of the most incredible nights in the history of professional wrestling. I was a sophomore in high school and couldn’t wait to watch wrestling in prime time. We were getting a rematch from WrestleMania III for free. What more could a fan ask for? It turns out it was a night that set the wheels in motion for the next 14 months or more.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 428: Royal Rumble Ramblings

January 30, 2023 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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Another Royal Rumble has come and gone, and I really enjoyed this year’s event. I open a can of beer called Natural Habitat to chat more about this year’s Rumble. What did you think of the show?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 426: Wrestling Under the Influence

January 16, 2023 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Crush has a unique history during his years in WWE. He may be the only Superstar to wrestle under the same name but have multiple gimmicks while doing it. So this week, I raise a glass to Crush for Wrestling Under the Influence while enjoying Candi Crushable by 18th Street Brewery. Enjoy, and let me know your favorite version of Crush in the comments!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 425: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

January 9, 2023 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Ask questions, get answers. That’s the mantra for this week’s podcast. I was in a bit of a time crunch, so it’s a short version of Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. Be sure to post a question on our social media, as I want to incorporate more questions each week.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 422: Wrestling Year in Review

December 19, 2022 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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There was no shortage of news to talk about in the world of wrestling in 2022. From Vince McMahon’s retirement to CM Punk’s drama with AEW to Ric Flair’s Last Match, it was a unique year, to say the least. Instead of the traditional Centy Awards, Chad Smart and I discuss some of the big headlines of 2022 and look ahead to 2023. Be sure to share your thoughts too.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 420: It’s RVD!

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It’s been a year in the making, but it’s happened; RVD is my guest for episode 420 of the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast. I am genuinely grateful to Rob Van Dam for spending time with me on the pod to discuss his wrestling career and his work with CBD. Learn more about that on his website right here.

During our conversation, I mentioned a cheer that Chad Smart, Jeremy Conroy, and I did as the Spirit Squad during WrestleMania 22 weekend. Here’s the link, as we expressed our appreciation for RVD! Check out RVD’s YouTube channel too!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 419: Wrestling Under the Influence

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Wrestling and beer come together again for this week’s podcast. My dad and I enjoy a brew by Center Ice Brewing called The Old Arena Lager. We pair the beer with a conversation about the times we checked out wrestling at the Arena and the Kiel Center in St. Louis. Check it out!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 417: Survivor Series Nostalgia

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Survivor Series was one of my favorite wrestling events in the early days. As a teen, I loved watching the Thanksgiving night (and later Thanksgiving eve) tradition unfold. However, I don’t think everyone feels the same about the event. So this week, it’s a stroll down memory lane and sharing my love of this nostalgic event.

And since it’s episode 417, we’re just three weeks away from episode 420, and I’m still trying to convince Rob Van Dam to join me on the podcast. Please help spread the word. Also, don’t forget to donate to the My 1-2-3 Cents/Stride Pro Wrestling Action Figure Drive. A new wrestling fig can be dropped off at Hostile Holiday on Dec. 10 or by DMing me.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 416: Return of the Wrestling Figure Drive

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The My 1-2-3 Cents/Stride Pro Wrestling Action Figure Drive is back! We are entering our fifth year of collecting wrestling figures and wrestling-related toys for the Toys for Tots program. Here in southern Illinois, more than 15,000 toys were donated last year. We were able to contribute more than 250 wrestling figures to that total.

I’d love to do that again this year! Please consider donating cash to shop for figures or figures. The deadline for dropping off is at the Stride Pro Wrestling show Hostile Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 10. You can also DM me on social media to get details about shipping something.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 413: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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Wow, it was an excellent week for asking questions, as several of you did just that. It’s Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. Questions range from my favorite Stride event to who I would put in a WWE ring from the indy scene. Thanks for listening!

I would love to know what you think about this show. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Also, head over to the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook group. You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 412: The Interview

October 10, 2022 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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Stride Pro Wrestling has a new heavyweight champion named Payton Ayers. Ayers graduated from the Stride Pro Wrestling Training School and recently won the gold from Dexter at ‘Fright Night.’ His first defense is coming up on Oct. 22 at Fall for All in Pinckneyville.

Check out Stride on social media for updates, and give Payton a follow on Twitter. His handle there is @Fresh_Ayers8.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 411: That’s Gotta Be Kane!

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Hellfire and brimstones, it’s been 25 years since Kane made his WWE debut. This week, Greg Mehocko and Chad Smart from the Power Half Hour joined me to discuss that night in St. Louis. The three of us were there for this show (In Your House: Badd Blood).

In this episode, we discuss Kane and his impact, along with the first Hell in a Cell match and the untimely passing of the legendary Brian Pillman.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 410: Music Mania

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Music is a massive part of the pro wrestling experience. Some 35 years ago, the WWF released the Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II. This week on the podcast, I look back on the album and share a quick interview with Koko B. Ware, who performed the album’s title track. (The interview is from 2014, but it’s still good stuff.)

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 408: Wrestling Under the Influence

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RVD was known as Mr. Monday Night, so it only seemed fitting to pair him with Hot Fudge Monday, a brown ale by Mirror Twin Brewing in Lexington, Kentucky. It also gives me the excuse to pitch Rob Van Dam to be a part of episode 420 of this podcast. (Fingers crossed.)

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 406: 2 Is Greater Than 1

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The Royal Rumble is one of my favorite WWE events each year. Next month, Stride Pro Wrestling is trying its hand at the concept. The Stride Rumble is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at the Sioux Drive Center in Marion, Illinois. Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I discuss the Rumble and other news and notes from the world of pro wrestling, including AEW and WWE.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 405: Wrestling Under the Influence

August 22, 2022 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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The Hollywood Blondes are among the most iconic teams from the early 90s. But Brian Pillman and Steve Austin aren’t the first duos to use the name. I talk about that while trying Tea House: Morning Ceremony (a sour blonde ale) by Ebb and Flow Ferminations in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 404: Potty Talk

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The potty talk takes over the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast this week. It’s all part of Storytime, when I ran into three (now) WWE Hall of Famers in the bathroom at a wrestling show and one who will likely be a Hall of Famer one day.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 402: Wrestling Under the Influence

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The Rock is one of the all-time greats in pro wrestling. And when I found a beer called Good Piebrations, I knew I had to dedicate this week’s podcast to the Great One. Try it too and let me know what you think.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 401: Ric Flair’s Last Match

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Ric Flair’s Last Match is coming up this weekend. It’s a three-day celebration of the man we call ‘Nature Boy.’ This week on the podcast, Chad Smart and I talk all about it, as we were both there for Flair’s retirement match at WrestleMania 24. What are your thoughts on The Man getting into the ring one more time?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Bonus Episode: Vince McMahon Retires

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It’s a sentence, until recently, I never thought I’d hear, Vince McMahon is retiring. But the longtime leader of WWE has made the announcement and is stepping away from his company. Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton has a unique perspective on the situation and joins me for this bonus episode of the podcast.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 400: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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This week’s show is delayed by about eight hours due to a power outage and a weekend away from home. Despite that, it’s an Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. Thanks for supporting the My 1-2-3 Cents brand for many years and episode 400 of the podcast!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 399: Wrestling Under the Influence

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Dogs, birds, and snakes, oh my! Pets have been a big part of wrestling through the years. This week I’m toasting my favorite animals in the business while having Box of Chocolate by Charleville Microbrewery in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 398: Wrestling Under the Influence

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I’m celebrating the birth of our country with some beer and Lex Luger’s WWF run. It’s another Wrestling Under the Influence and this time Hell or High Water Watermelon Beer by 21st Amendment Brewing is the beer of choice. I’m pairing it with the USA-loving version of Lex Luger from 1993-95.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 397: Wrestling Under the Influence

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Steve Austin’s Broken Skull American Lager is the drink of choice for this week’s Wrestling Under the Influence. What!?! That’s right. It’s an excellent brew from El Segundo Brewing Company.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 396: Wrestling Under the Influence

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Impact Wrestling is celebrating 20 years, so what better way to join the party than with an episode of Wrestling Under the Influence. I’m pairing Cake Eater Turtle Stout by Center Ice Brewing Company in St. Louis this week.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 395: Wrestling Under the Influence

June 13, 2022 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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Cheers, I’ve brought back Wrestling Under the Influence to the podcast. I’m trying Four Giants and the Haze of Destiny by Founders Brewing this time and talking about some of my favorite giants in the world of pro wrestling.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 394: Ageism in Wrestling

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Ageism is alive and well in pro wrestling. It’s nothing new, really, but something that I’ve noticed a lot more of lately. This week, I share my thoughts on legends returning to the ring. By the way, here’s the clip on TikTok that I’m referring to in this podcast.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 393: Time for a Change

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After seven-and-a-half years of doing the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast, I realize it may be time for a change. I’m frustrated right now, and I’m unsure how to fix that. So, what say you? As a listener of the show, I value your input. Please let me know what direction you’d like to see My 1-2-3 Cents head into the future.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 391: Breaking Up

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They say that breaking up is hard to do. And I agree with who they are. Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I have been friends for over a decade and won the Stride Pro Wrestling tag team titles back in 2019. But earlier this year, he took his frustrations out on me, and now we’re wrestling each other on May 21 in Marion, Illinois.

So ahead of that match, I thought it would be fun to countdown a few of my favorite wrestling breakups. Which ones are on your list? Let me!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 390: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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It’s another round of questions for this week’s episode of the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast. Thanks to all who asked a question this week.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 389: Movie Mania TV Edition

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Happy birthday to The Rock! To celebrate, Chad Smart and I are back with Movie Mania, but this time with a TV episode. We’re looking at Young Rock on NBC.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 388: 2 is Greater Than 1

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Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton is back for another round of 2 is Greater Than 1, and this time he’s offering some words of wisdom. We talk about pro wrestling, including WWE, AEW, and, Stride Pro Wrestling. He and I are will be wrestling each other on Saturday, May 21, at the Sioux Drive Center in Marion, Illinois. Check our Facebook page for more details.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 387: Saluki Con 2022

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The 2022 Saluki Con is in the books. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this year’s event. I spoke to a small group about pro wrestling and podcasting, two of my favorite things. For those who don’t know, Saluki Con is an event held at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale to celebrate all things nerd culture.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 386: The Power of Nostalgia

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I have always maintained that nostalgia is a powerful drug. That was very evident during WrestleMania weekend, as fans were treated to not one but two nights of ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin doing what he does best. This week, Chad Smart and I talk about that, and the role nostalgia plays in modern-day wrestling.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 385: Raw After WrestleMania

April 4, 2022 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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The Raw after WrestleMania has developed quite a reputation over the past decade. Chad Smart and I analyze the trend and talk about our experiences at some of these shows. What are your thoughts?

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Also, head over to the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook group. You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 384: Mania Memories

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It’s WrestleMania Week. To me, it’s one of the best weeks of the year, especially if you are on the location where WrestleMania is. This week, I share a few Mania Memories from WrestleManias IV, 22, and 32. Let me know your Mania experienced

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 383: More Random Thoughts

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WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes. Fans are acting like jerks. They’re all part of the conversation on this week’s podcast.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 382: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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What would happen if members of the Stride Pro Wrestling roster faced off against wrestlers in the NWA? It’s one of the questions for this week’s Ask My 1-2-3 Cents episode. Thank you to everyone who participated.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 378: Dude Love

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It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m showing some love for Dude Love and three things dudes who love wrestling should have. It’s an idea from friend of the show Adam Hackbarth. What’s on your list of must-haves and must-dos for the world of pro wrestling?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 377: 2 is Greater Than 1

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A change of heart is pretty typical in the world of professional wrestling. We’ve seen good guys turn bad and bad guys turn good. But for us fans, some performers have made us have a change of heart. This week, Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I talk about a few wrestling personalities that we couldn’t stand at one time but are now fans of today. Who is on your list?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 376: Movie Mania

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This month on Movie Mania, Chad Smart and I look at the animated film Rumble, featuring voicework by WWE Superstars Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, Terry Crews, and Will Arnett, among others. We also take a deep dive into celebrities in wrestling and the mainstream.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 375: The 1992 Royal Rumble

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It’s hard to believe that 30 years have passed since the 1992 Royal Rumble. In which Ric Flair was the victor, that match will go down in history as one of the WWE’s greatest Rumble matches. This week, Chad Smart and I break down the match itself, the buildup, and the aftermath.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 374: The Interview

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The Interview this month is a flashback to 2011 when I sat down with then TNA Knockouts Champion Mickie James. It’s all come full circle as James is the current Impact Wrestling Women’s Champion and is set to appear in the 2022 Royal Rumble later this month. I thought it would be a great time to share our conversation and add My 1-2-3 Cents to what’s currently happening.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 372: 2 is Greater Than 1

January 3, 2022 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Happy New Year! This week on the podcast, it’s 2 is Greater Than 1, and my co-host Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton is back to talk about Stride Pro Wrestling’s New Year’s Knockout, along with other thoughts on AEW and WWE.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 371: The Centy Awards

December 27, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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The Centy Awards have been a part of the My 1-2-3 Cents brand since 2010. However, this year, I’m not feeling it. Wrestling, in general, has been a bit of a bore for me in 2021. Maybe I am getting too old for this… But I give some thoughts on the year and a look ahead to 2022.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 370: The Interview

December 20, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Are you looking for a good wrestling-related book to add to your reading list in the new year? Look no further. My guest this week is Vinny Berry, author of The Pro Wrestling Vault: Volume 1. You can order a copy of it or Vinny’s other book Lance by Chance, right here.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 368: Tis the Season

December 6, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Tis the season for giving, and that’s what we’re talking about on this week’s podcast. Stride Pro Wrestling Superfan Hunter Woodworth joins me to talk about his fandom, including AEW, WWE, and of course Stride. We also talk about the My 1-2-3 Cents/Stride Pro Wrestling Figure Drive, which is currently underway. The deadline to donate is Sunday, Dec. 12, so reach out to me if you want to help!

Remember, check out the Pro Wrestling Tees store. Proceeds from the sales of Stride Pro Wrestling shirts go to support the company. And shop COLLARxELBOW with promo code MY123CENTS. Right now, you can save at least 10 percent on items. Also, check out Thigh Huggers. Click here to shop with promo code MY123CENTS.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 367: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

November 29, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Welcome back to another Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. You ask, I answer. And the questions are good this time around (they always are though). Thanks for asking and listening!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 366: Movie Mania

November 22, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Movie Mania is back and since it’s the Rock’s 25th anniversary in wrestling, we’re taking a look at one of his early films, The Rundown. Chad Smart and I talk more about the movie as well as Dwayne Johnson’s growth as an actor and whether he needs to return to the ring.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 364: What’s In a Name?

November 8, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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Bron Breakker. Bray Wyatt. Randy Savage. They’re all second-generation wrestlers but don’t share the same name as their famous fathers. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Chad Smart and I discuss it on this week’s podcast.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 362: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

October 25, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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This week, I threw the keys to the listeners to ask questions. I got a few thought-provoking ones. Thank you to everyone who participated, and thanks to you for listening!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 361: Movie Mania

October 18, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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It’s Halloween season, and no WWE Superstar embodies the holiday like the Undertaker. So this week on Movie Mania, Chad Smart and I are covering the Netflix special Escape from the Undertaker. Besides the Deadman, the current WWE Champion Big E and his New Day brethren, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston co-star. It’s a choose your own adventure style production and a fun concept.

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Also, head over to the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook group. You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 360: Wrestling Under the Influence

October 11, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Uncle Elmer is a blast from the past and the wrestler I’ve selected for Wrestling Under the Influence. No, I’m not drinking moonshine, but Elmer IPA from Minglewood Brewery in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 358: Storytime

September 27, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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The Honky Tonk Man is one of the all-time greats of wrestling. He’s the very first pro wrestler that I’ve ever had the chance to meet. This week’s podcast is the story of how that came to be. (Five years ago, he was a guest on this podcast, you can hear that interview here.)

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 357: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

September 20, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Sorry for the delay this week, but it’s another Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. I got some good questions from you all, and I appreciate that.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 356: Movie Mania

September 13, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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John Cena is back on the big screen in the film Vacation Friends. Chad Smart joins me for the review of this Hulu movie. Have you seen it? What did you think? You will hear two contrasting opinions, but we also talk more about other wrestlers who have become actors in Hollywood.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 353: They’re Back!

August 23, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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CM Punk. Becky Lynch. Brock Lesnar. Three titans of the pro wrestling world, and all three made headlines over the weekend by returning to the ring. This week, Chad Smart and I discuss these great returns and speculate on what happens next in AEW and WWE. What do you think?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 352: Confessions of an Indy Ring Announcer

August 16, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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When I was 14 years old, I had a chance to meet WWF Superstar King Kong Bundy. But it didn’t happen. Why? You’ll have to listen to this week’s podcast to find out.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 351: 2 is Greater Than 1

August 9, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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I’m stepping back into the wrestling ring next month. This week, Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I discuss that, and all the other shows Stride Pro Wrestling has coming up in the next few weeks (four total). Keep up with Stride by checking out our Facebook page.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 350: Yelling at Clouds

August 2, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Clouds, they’re great for yelling at. As a couple of 40-something, life-long wrestling fans, Chad Smart and I have seen a lot in the world of pro wrestling. While some may view this episode as one of complaining, we’re really not trying to sound like a couple of complainers, so if we seem to be, we apologize.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 349: Remembering Mr. Wonderful

July 26, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Two weeks ago, the world lost one of the all-time greats of wrestling, ‘Mr. Wonderful’ Paul Orndorff. This week, Chad Smart and I pay tribute to the man who helped shape our childhoods.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 346: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

July 5, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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I’m on vacation this week, so I’ve reached out to listeners for a few questions. In addition to that, I’m sharing a few thoughts on other things going on in the world of pro wrestling, including JR’s recent gaffe and the death of Del Wilkes.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 345: 2 is Greater Than 1

June 28, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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Heath Hatton and Stride Pro Wrestling go together like peanut butter and jelly. This week, Tyler joins the podcast to discuss the brand and where he has been for the past few months. It’s a great conversation.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 344: Movie Mania

June 21, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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This week’s podcast smells like… We’ll let you finish the line from the cult classic (maybe) No Holds Barred. It’s this month’s Movie Mania film. Chad Smart of the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me to break down the film and discuss who we’d recast in the roles of Rip and Zeus. You might be surprised.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 341: Random Thoughts

May 31, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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It’s not often I talk about current wrestling on the podcast, but that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. My buddy, Chad Smart of the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network, joined me to talk about AEW and WWE. It’s a fun discussion that I’ve dubbed ‘random thoughts.’

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 338: Two is Greater Than 1

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For the first time, it’s Ask Hatton, and Hunsperger as a part of 2 is Greater Than 1. Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I are taking questions from listeners and fans of Stride Pro Wrestling. It’s a fun show! Thanks to everyone who asked a question.

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Also, head over to the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook group. You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 337: Confessions of An Indy Ring Announcer

May 3, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger 2 Comments

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Where are you on the dirt sheets of pro wrestling? Some people love them; others hate them. I’d say I’m in the middle but tend to be more annoyed/irritated by them than a consumer. I talk more about that and the original intentions for the My 1-2-3 Cents brand.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 334: Confessions of an Indy Ring Announcer

April 11, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger 1 Comment

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WrestleMania week is over, but I’m keeping up the celebration with this week’s podcast. I’m talking more about the week’s importance and how much fun WrestleMania is for wrestling fans.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 331: Confessions of An Indy Ring Announcer

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Billy Gunn is one of the most decorated tag team wrestlers of all-time, having won gold with multiple partners through the years. In 2005, I had a unique opportunity to meet Gunn. That story is this week’s podcast!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 330: Movie Mania

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Movie Mania is back, and this time Scooby-Doo and the WrestleMania Mystery is our film. Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me to review this first animated movie by WWE Films and Hanna Barbera.

Do Scoob and the gang get rated as an enhancement talent, a mid-carder, or the MAIN EVENT? Listen and find out. Also, head over to the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook group and vote on our next film to review!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 326: Movie Mania

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Welcome to the premiere of Movie Mania, the newest episode idea for the My 1-2-3 Cents brand. Each month, Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network will join me to review a movie from WWE Films or one that is wrestling-related.

Our first pick (based on votes) is Fighting With My Family. We’ve come up with this rating system but are willing to tweak it so let us know; Main Event, Mid-Carder, and Enhancement Talent. Chad shares the story of how he met Paige and Renee Young as part of this episode as well.

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Please follow My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. Please join the newly created My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook Group. This will be a fun and interactive place to chat with other fans, offer input, and win prizes (from time to time). And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 325: Confessions of an Indy Ring Announcer

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The Miz is pretty awesome. I’ve always felt that way about him. In this week’s Confessions of an Indy Ring Announcer, I take you behind the scenes of my meeting with the Miz from January 2010. It’s been quite a trip since then for both of us. Listen to the whole show, as I include the interview with him as well.

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Please follow My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. Please join the newly created My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook Group. This will be a fun and interactive place to chat with other fans, offer input, and win prizes (from time to time). And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 323: Wrestling with the 90s

January 25, 2021 Kevin Hunsperger Leave a comment

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The Royal Rumble is one of WWE’s greatest events. This week Chad Smart and I do a deep dive into the 1991 Royal Rumble. How do you rate this installment of the event?

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Please follow My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. Please join the newly created My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook Group. This will be a fun and interactive place to chat with other fans, offer input, and win prizes (from time to time). And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

Remember, check out the Pro Wrestling Tees store. Proceeds from every Stride Pro Wrestling shirt sold go to support Stride during COVID-19. And shop COLLARxELBOW with promo code MY123CENTS. Right now, you can save at least 10 percent on items.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 321: Confessions of An Indy Ring Announcer

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It’s an updated version of episode 321, with an apology. I was pretty negative in the last go-around. For that, I’m sorry. If I hurt anyone, that was never my intent.

I decided to re-record and be more positive. I’m looking forward to a couple of ideas for the My 1-2-3 Cents brand in the coming weeks. I hope you’ll stay on board for the journey.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 320: 2 is Greater Than 1

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It’s a new year and time for a new episode of the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast. Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton of Stride Pro Wrestling joins me this week as we look at what the future holds for Stride.

A show is coming up on Saturday, Jan. 16. Tyler and I discuss the card and the process of training and character development in Stride Pro Wrestling.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 319: The Centy Awards

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The end of another year means it’s time for the annual Centy Awards. However, 2020 has been less than normal and this year’s ceremony is different too.

My co-host Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me to discuss some of our favorite moments from 2020. We also spend some time paying tribute to Brodie Lee, fka Luke Harper.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 318: Wrestling Under the Influence

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It’s the week of Christmas, and we’re celebrating with a few of our favorite Christmas related moments (and Santa Claus related appearances) in the world of pro wrestling. Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me to look back at some fun yuletide memories. What’s on your list?

I also try Santa’s Little Helper by Port Brewing Company. Of course, this is to keep with the Christmas theme of the show.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 317: Wrestling with the 90s

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 316: Two is Greater Than One

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It’s a jam-packed episode this week. It’s Episode 316, so of course, Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I are discussing our favorite ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin memories and doing a watch-along of our tag team title match from Aug. 2019.

Fire up YouTube and watch along with us. We do that toward the end of this week’s show. You can click the link here to see the match. (It’s Jay Spade’s YouTube channel.)

Consider donating to the My 1-2-3 Cents/Stride Pro Wrestling Action Figure Drive. Please send a new, unwrapped wrestling-related toy to 201 E Main St. Suite 3C, Carbondale, IL 62901 (c/o Kevin Hunsperger). If you’d rather not pay for shipping, you can Venmo or Paypal me, and I’ll be going to Five Below and picking up figures there.

All donations are going to the Toys for Tots program in Carbondale, Illinois. They distribute to five counties here, and hundreds of kids could benefit from your generosity. Let’s get 250 wrestling figures in the hands of children in southern Illinois!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 315: Wrestling Under the Influence

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This week, we’re paying tribute to the Undertaker. My co-host Chad Smart and I run down the Undertaker’s historic 30-year career and share some thoughts on the big moments and matches from the Dead Man. I try Saugatuck Brewing’s The G.O.A.T., which is a pretty damn good oatmeal stout.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 313: Team Kevin vs. Team Chad

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It’s Survivor Series season and this week Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me to talk more about the annual event. But we also assemble our own teams. Each of us came up with a team of five past survivors from Survivor Series and it’s up to you to pick who has the best team. Let us know in the comments!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 312: Let’s Give Back

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Let’s face it, 2020 has been a rough ride for most of us. That includes the pro wrestling world. However, we can make it a bit brighter. This week’s podcast is all about the My 1-2-3 Cents/Stride Pro Wrestling Action Figure Drive.

If you want to help, you can send a new, unwrapped wrestling-related toy to 201 E Main St. Suite 3C, Carbondale, IL 62901 (c/o Kevin Hunsperger). If you’d rather not pay for shipping, you can Venmo or Paypal me, and I’ll be going to Five Below and picking up figures there.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 310: Wrestling with the 90s

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Halloween Havoc is a pay-per-view brand that got its start back in 1989. For 12 years, it was one of WCW’s biggest events, some years trumping Starrcade.

Now, 20 years after the last WCW Halloween Havoc, WWE brings back the concept with NXT. This week, Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me to talk more about our favorite moments from this banner event.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 309: Wrestling Under the Influence

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Andre the Giant was one of the all-time greats in pro wrestling. His career kind of halted in 1990, and he never received the send-off that I, as a fan, would have liked to have seen.

So this week, I’m rebooking Andre’s final two years in wrestling and doing it with a Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter by my side. Special thanks to Tom Harness for the beer.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 306: Wrestling with the 80s

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On Saturday, September 14, 1985, Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n Wrestling made its debut on CBS. While the cartoon may have been shortlived, it did create plenty of great memories for this old wrestling fan.

This week on the podcast, my co-host Chad Smart of the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network (PCPN), and I break down the cartoon and share a few tidbits about it.

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Please follow My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 303: 2 Is Greater Than 1

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Our Stride Pride is definitely shining on this week’s episode of the podcast. My co-host Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I talk about our 10 favorite matches in Stride Pro Wrestling’s four-year history.

If you are just now discovering Stride Pro Wrestling because we’re able to air shows on YouTube, we’d love to hear from you. Longtime fans, make your voices heard too. We want your input. Check out Stride’s YouTube channel here.

I’d love to know what you think about this show. Please follow My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@my123cents). You can also subscribe to the My 1-2-3 Cents blog and YouTube channel. And follow the Jittery Monkey Facebook page for updates too. Thanks!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 302: Beyond ThunderDome

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COVID-19 has put a damper on a lot of things but it has also provided us with new opportunities like WWE’s ThunderDome. The technology gives fans watching a home the live crowd experience that’s been missing since quarantine started in the spring.

I tried getting in on the action for SummerSlam and even after getting an email telling me I was in, I was in fact not. However, my guest co-host this week was in attendance for the biggest party of the summer. Jeff Holtke shares his experiences with ThunderDome.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 301: Million $ Man

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It’s a My 1-2-3 Cents Classic as we step back to 2012 for an interview I did with the ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase. He is truly one of the all-time greats. I’ve been honored to interview him not once but twice over the years. Please enjoy.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 300: Celebrating 1985

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We made it to 300 episodes! To celebrate, I figured I’d connect two of my favorite formats for the show, Wrestling with the 80s and Wrestling Under the Influence.

My buddy Chad Smart from the Positive Cynicism Podcasting Network joins me for this look back at the year 1985. I also enjoy a couple of cold ones, appropriately called 1985 by New Belgium Brewing Company.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 299: Ask My 1-2-3 Cents

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It’s Q&A time for the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast. I received several great questions from listeners. I appreciate everyone who participated and I look forward to future podcasts, including next week’s episode 300!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 298: 2 is Greater Than 1

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Listening to the crowd is one of the biggest rules in wrestling. However, it’s been more difficult to do because of COVID-19. This week on the podcast, Stride Pro Wrestling’s Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I talk about the importance of an audience and some of the things Tyler has learned through the years.

Speaking of Stride Pro Wrestling, you can support the company and the My 1-2-3 Cents brand with a purchase from Pro Wrestling Tees. Aug. 4 -6 you can save 20% on each order with promo code SUMMERTIME. Click here to shop! Thank you for your support!

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 297: Go Figure!

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It’s an exciting time to be a wrestling action figure collector. Even as I write this, announcements are being made about new figures being released for both WWE and AEW.

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Red Daniels of Stride Pro Wrestling. He’s got his hands on the Chris Jericho ‘Little Bit of the Bubbly’ figure (early release through Ringside Collectibles).

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 296: The Interview

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People who know me, know that right behind my love for pro wrestling is a love for socks. That love became even more pronounced a few years ago when I discovered a company called Odd Sox.

Over the past couple of years, I’ve weeded out all of my ‘normal’ socks and have nothing but usually designed footwear, including many of the WWE Superstars in the Odd Sox collection. This week on the pod, I chat with Justin Brown, the marketing director at Odd Sox Official. Shop their website here and see for yourself why it’s okay to be odd.

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 295: Wrestling with the 80s

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Summertime in the 1980s meant one thing for me as a wrestling fan, The Great American Bash. The first incarnation of this legendary event happened 35 years ago this month (July 6, 1985).

I have fond memories reading about these shows and later renting them on VHS from the local video store weeks after they aired on closed-circuit or pay-per-view television. The biggest thing to come out of the GAB is the first-ever War Games match.

The brand is alive and well today with WWE using it over the last couple of weeks on NXT. It makes me happy to relive the nostalgia. But what do you think about the history and the legacy of the Great American Bash?

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My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 294: 2 Is Greater Than 1

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*GONG* *GONG* *GONG*

Cue the Undertaker. What an amazing 30-year career he’s had in WWE. I can still remember watching him in World Class and WCW as The Punisher and ‘Mean’ Mark Callous respectively.

Then in 1990 at the Survivor Series, a new character was born. I think it would be hard to argue that the Undertaker is the greatest gimmick/character of all-time in wrestling. His loyalty to Vince McMahon and the fans is nothing short of remarkable.

This week on the podcast, my co-host Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton and I discuss the Undertaker’s amazing body of work. This is just the tip of the iceberg as I imagine we’ll have more discussions about the Undertaker throughout the next few months on the various My 1-2-3 Cents shows.

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