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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 95 “My Musical Journey: Swamp Thing (1982)”

The lovely Kat is back to discuss one of Dan’s earliest influences, the 1982 Wes Craven film Swamp Thing, based on the comic book of the same name published by DC Comics.  Join them as they explore the definition of “swamp hot” among other things.  Also this episode, My Musical Journey takes a listen to “One Hundred Ways” by James Ingram off of the 1981 album The Dude by Quincy Jones.  There aren’t many other ways to Raise Your IQ that are this fun and informal, so you might as well listen.

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 91 “The Jew from Jersey”

This week Handsome Dan is joined by special guest and longtime fan, Jason Markowitz. They discuss a broad range of topics from the current state of pro wresting to Brock Lesnar and the Universal Title to Ronda Rousey and the UFC to the controversies surrounding Hulk Hogan and Chris Benoit. It’s a very interesting and entertaining discussion that you don’t want to miss!

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Midnight Jury Ep. 213 LIVE “RATING: Wrestlemania Themes and Jason Voorhees”

    Mike and Cal welcome newest Midnight Jury member Tony Brockadeda to the fold as they rate each Jason Voorhees from each Friday the 13th film, and Joey “Justice” Mandella joins them to judge EVERY Wrestlemania Theme of all time!! This is a blast and we want you to join the Jury for a fun ride.

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 85 “The Beastmaster; WWE NXT War Games”

WLW Studios’ Lucha Liaison Jay Baca was on location in Houston for WWE NXT’s War Games. Find out what he thought about the event and WWE’s attempt at resurrecting an iconic match concept. But first, Dan and Jay discuss 1982’s Fantasy-Adventure film, “The Beastmaster” starring Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, and Rip Torn. A new era of the Final Say begins now!

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say “Hulkamania Retrospective, Part 10: Year Six, 1989: Royal Rumble to WrestleMania V”

The Mega-Powers explode! And it nearly causes a rift between the Mega-Powers of Podcasting as Mike Noringonger of the Midnight Jury and Handsome Dan take very different sides on the rivalry between Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage. They debate who was right and who was wrong as they recount the events leading up to their epic showdown at WrestleMania V including the Royal Rumble and the Main Event. Along the way they also discuss the Royal Rumble as a concept, their thoughts on Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, the legacy of the “Macho Man’s” first WWF World Championship run, and the main event match at WrestleMania V and how it ranks among Hogan’s and Savage’s best. Get an education courtesy of the Final Say!

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 82 “Hulkamania Retrospective, Part 9: Year Five, 1988: Survivor Series”

The tension between the Mega Powers, Hulk Hogan and Randy “Macho Man” Savage is growing and so is the intensity in the studio as Mike Noringonger of the Midnight Jury returns to the co-host’s chair. Mike is firmly on the side of Hulkamania, but Handsome Dan does his best to play devil’s advocate in favor of the Macho Man. Also this episode, Mike shares a story about the first WWF house show he attended, how we’ve moved backwards as a society with regard to racism, and how the solution to this problem might just be a full-scale alien invasion. Plus, lots of side trips down Memory Lane. All that and more in this week’s edition of the Final Say!

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 80 “Hulkamania Retrospective Pt. 7, Year Five, 1988: Royal Rumble to WrestleMania IV”

The conversation gets in-depth between Dan and Mike Noringonger of the Midnight Jury as they discuss the continuation of the Hulk Hogan-Andre the Giant feud including the contract signing at the inaugural Royal Rumble, their chaotic rematch at the Main Event, and their inconclusive third encounter in the WWF Championship tournament at WrestleMania IV. That all leads into a discussion about the eventual winner of the tournament, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and whether or not he got the title reign he deserved. Plus, Handsome Dan gives his take on the situation involved Joey Ryan’s followers and WLW Studios’ episodes getting pulled from iTunes and Stitcher Radio. All this, a new edition of My Musical Journey, and much, much more!

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 78 “Hulkamania Retrospective Pt. 5: Year Four, 1987; WrestleMania III”

With Hulk Hogan at the top of his game, he faces his greatest challenge to date, that of the “Eighth Wonder of the World” Andre the Giant! Mike Noringonger of the Midnight Jury and Handsome Dan go in-depth on the significance of what may arguably be the most important event in professional wrestling history, WrestleMania III. That and much more in this edition of the Final Say!

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 77 “Hulkamania Retrospective Pt. 4: Year Three, 1986”

In this week’s edition of our Hulkamania Retrospective we cover a critical year, 1986 which means Handsome Dan & Mike Noringonger of the Midnight Jury cover Hogan’s feud with King Kong Bundy, their WrestleMania 2 main event, and then the pivotal feud between Hogan and “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff. Along the way, Mike reveals what might be his favorite match of all time. Plus, another edition of My Musical Journey. All this and more on the Final Say!

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Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 76 “Hulkamania Retrospective Pt. 3: Year Two Cont., 1985”

As Handsome Dan & the Midnight Jury’s Mike Noringonger wrap up the year 1985 in their retrospective of Hulkamania, quite a discussion ensues about several topics such as enhancement matches, gimmicks, championships, tag teams, and more and how they relate to the business of professional wrestling then and now. Also this week, another installment of My Musical Journey. Pull up a chair, because class is in session!

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