logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2023
3h 19m

Paul Heyman

Rick Rubin
About this episode
Paul Heyman is one of the most influential people in professional wrestling. He started as a ringside photographer and later became a manager for some of the biggest names in the industry. Heyman also worked with WWE as a commentator and producer, and founded and led promotion for Extreme Championship Wrestling. ------- Thank you to the sponsors that fuel ou ... Show More
Up next
Nov 19
Rupi Kaur
Rupi Kaur is a globally acclaimed poet, performer, and artist. Rising to prominence with her debut collection Milk and Honey in 2014, which she self-published at 21 years old, Kaur became one of the best-selling poets of the 21st century, expanding her voice through later works, ... Show More
1h 28m
Nov 12
Gavin De Becker, Security Expert
Gavin de Becker is a security specialist and author whose work focuses on predicting and preventing violence. He founded Gavin de Becker & Associates in 1978, a firm that advises and protects some of the world’s most high-profile figures and organizations, and has developed widel ... Show More
1h 55m
Nov 5
Mike Gordon
Mike Gordon is the bassist and a founding member of Phish. Since the band’s formation at the University of Vermont in 1983, he has been responsible for writing and co-writing several of Phish’s key tracks, including “Mike’s Song,” “Simple,” and “Contact,” while also collaborating ... Show More
1h 53m
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2021
WWE's Paul Heyman Pt.1 | SAS CLASSIC
This Week's SAS CLASSIC features Episode #106 with WWE's Paul Heyman talking CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, the greatest managers of all time, and forming the ECW. Plus, hear the stories behind the giant cell phone gimmick, the creation of Paul E. Dangerously, why Paul LOVES the Raven ch ... Show More
1h 27m
Apr 2024
How Abraham Lincoln Became The Top Star of BOOM! Pro Wrestling
Max Mitchell is the founder of the very cool BOOM! Pro Wrestling promotion in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Brady Malibu is one of its top stars! Max explains how the birth of his daughter coupled with a bracket-style tournament to determine her middle name inspired hi ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2021
WWE's Paul Heyman Pt. 2 | SAS CLASSIC
It's PART TWO with WWE's Paul Heyman aka Paul E. Dangerously talking to Steve about the demise of the ECW, the WWE conference call that got him fired, the craziest workers in the business, the Heyman Hustle, think tanks, and Vince McMahon's sneezing issues. See Privacy Policy at ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2023
Ep. 44 – Professional Wrestling and the Middle Way with Matt Sydal
Matt Sydal joins David to talk about wisdom gained through imperfection, and how professional wrestling connects to the Middle Way.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/b ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2024
In Search Of The Pioneers of Wrestlemania
The Iron Sheik was author Brad Balukjian’s favorite wrestler as a kid growing up in the 80s, and directly inspired his new book, “The Six Pack: On The Road in Search of Wrestlemania.” Brad took a road trip to find and meet 6 of the Sheik’s wrestling contemporaries including Hulk ... Show More
1 h
May 2021
#46 Professional Wrestling
<p>This episode, we're talking about professional wrestling. The guys look at some of the greatest moments in wrestling history, debate who the greatest professional wrestler of all time is, and look at some of the funniest unscripted moments in the history of the sport.</p> <p ... Show More
1h 54m
May 2021
Encore: WWF vs WCW | Bulking Up | 2
<p>It’s the dawn of the 1990s and Vince McMahon’s WWF is the king of wrestling. But trouble’s brewing: a steroids scandal is about to deal a body blow to the WWF and its family-friendly reputation.</p><p>The scandal will leave WWF stuck in damage control mode as it fights to stem ... Show More
27m 38s
May 2021
Encore: WWF vs WCW | Down for the Count | 6
<p>It’s 1998 and the slugfest between Vince McMahon’s WWF and Ted Turner’s WCW is reaching a critical juncture.</p><p>McMahon’s on a mission to pull wrestling fans back to his TV shows with a strategy focused on maximum controversy. And to help him in his mission, he’s getting ba ... Show More
30m 12s