Mike Noringonger of the Midnight Jury joins Handsome Dan to discuss the most controversial subject covered on the show to date. In light of Hulk Hogan being reinstated to the WWE Hall of Fame, they each give their own personal take on the racist rant that got him removed in the first place. You’ve seen and heard the opinions of others, including his fellow WWE Superstars. Now hear what King Noringonger and the Smartest Man Not In Professional Wrestling have to say.
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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!
Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 88 “WrestleMania 23”
After a long hiatus, the Smartest Man Not In Professional Wrestling is back and he’s raising your wrestling IQ with a discussion on WWE’s WrestleMania 23 from 2007. Dan will do his best to preserve the old ways as he covers ring psychology and storytelling, promos, and how many things in wrestling have lost their meaning. It’s a concentrated dose of wisdom on the Final Say!
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!
Handsome Dan’s Final Say “Hulkamania Retrospective Pt. 8: Year Five, 1988: SummerSlam”
The Mega Powers are on top of the world, but for how long? Mike & Dan reveal their favorite WrestleMania and do some fantasy booking with the Mega Powers and the WWF Tag Team Titles. They discuss what’s wrong with smaller guys defeating giants. Also, Andre the Giant inventing the Canadian/French Destroyer?? All this and much, much more on this week’s edition of the Final Say!
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!
Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 79 “Hulkamania Retrospective Pt. 6, Year Four, 1987, Survivor Series”
The feud between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant rages beyond WrestleMania 3 and into the inaugural Survivor Series event which Dan & Mike discuss at length in this episode. Plus, the next installment of My Musical Journey. All that and more on the Final Say!
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!
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!
Handsome Dan’s Final Say Ep. 75 “Hulkamania Retrospective Pt. 2: Year Two, 1985”
The Mega Powers of Podcasting are back as Mike Noringonger of the Midnight Jury rejoins Handsome Dan Lopez for Part Two of their retrospective on the first era of Hulkamania. In this edition, they cover Year Two of the phenomenon that is now sweeping the nation thanks not only to the marketing genius of Vince McMahon and the WWF, but also due to some crucial partnerships with MTV and celebrities like Cyndi Lauper and Mr. T. They discuss Hogan’s epic feud with “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, the inaugural WrestleMania and so much more! You’re sure to get an education!