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THE WNRNJan 04, 2021

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2 Priests Walk Into A Podcast : Episode 1 - Who the hell are they?

2 Priests Walk Into A Podcast : Episode 1 - Who the hell are they?

Rev. Maximus and Padre Lange welcome you to 2 Priests Walk Into A Pod! On this episode you get to know a little about the 2 of them, including:


How did they become Preists?

Do they believe in religion?

Why they believe you should go and sin a little?

Their time in the kink and poly communities

Wishes and resolutions for 2024

Plus Padre Lange gives his first adult toy review!


Want to ask them a question? Find them on social media or call their hotline at 772-CONFESS and leave a voicemail!

Jan 01, 202436:48
OnlyChamps - Episode One

OnlyChamps - Episode One

WNRN Internet Champion Ron Bass Jr and WNRN AF Champion Noah Veil sit down with champion of the galaxy Captain Aaron Nova to dream book, shoot on their peers, and discuss the finer points of eating ass in this premiere episode of ONLYCHAMPS.

Sep 19, 202301:17:37
IndyKast Vacation Announcement

IndyKast Vacation Announcement

Is it the show's anniversary? Yes. Has life become kind of a disaster for each of your hosts? Also yes.

Jun 30, 202303:21
IndyKast #392 - Not Quite Our Anniversary Episode

IndyKast #392 - Not Quite Our Anniversary Episode

With Summer Horror Convention RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, Zac pushes the Anniversary celebration back, and sits down for a dueling interview with 4th Host, Daniel Starling. Zac asks Daniel about his recent Kingdom of Wrestling & Pride of Wrestling appearances/Daniel asks Zac about crafting VHS tapes, and the convention prep stressors. They also wax poetic on revisiting ECW, and the life lessons learned from it.

Jun 09, 202357:46
IndyKast #391 - Hammer Horror and Hell Yeahs

IndyKast #391 - Hammer Horror and Hell Yeahs

Zac and (resident 4th host) Daniel Starling sit down to discuss their recent film odyssey, where they watched 7 various horror titles from the British film studio HAMMER. Christopher Lee Dracula! Peter Cushing as various Doctors! The most British cabbie that's ever lived! Plus the duo also discuss revisiting Stone Cold Steve Austin Wrestlemania Matches & an ECW PPV from 1994!

May 19, 202301:02:01
MEGAPOD ON LOCATION AT BRAWL USA!

MEGAPOD ON LOCATION AT BRAWL USA!

Both podcasts combine (sort of) and join forces to report live from WHEN NERDS ATTACK! The recent BrawlUSA wrestling show that hosted the debut of the WNRN AF Championship. Catch interviews with several Brawlstars, discussions of vendor truck nachos, and Jesse being on his absolute best behavior!

May 12, 202338:34
IndyKast #390 - BRAWL USA Hype

IndyKast #390 - BRAWL USA Hype

Chad & Zac sit down to discuss Disney walkaround characters, AEW Dark wrapping, and most importantly BRAWL USA'S NEXT SHOW HAPPENING 5/6 AT LEADFOOT CITY IN BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA!

May 05, 202343:03
IndyKast #389 - NEW CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!

IndyKast #389 - NEW CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT!

Are the indies truly dead? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Chad and Zac break the news that there's A NEWWWWWW championship in the sunshine state, and BrawlUSA is the launching pad for it! Also, they discuss recent Twitter discourse on the state of the independent wrestling scene, as well as new MST3K, and what they are currently putting their seal of approval on.

Apr 21, 202301:04:53
IndyKast #388 - Eddie Taurus Returns

IndyKast #388 - Eddie Taurus Returns

"The Authority" Eddie Taurus returns to the Indykast to discuss current issues in the world of pro wrestling. Should you take the picture backstage? When is selling too much? How do you evolve with the times? Do we blame the Rock for inventing the thigh slap? All this and so much more in this extended edition of the Indykast!

Apr 14, 202301:30:51
IndyKast #387 - Dapper Manatee

IndyKast #387 - Dapper Manatee

Chad sits down with DisneyTok superstar Dapper Manatee to get down deep on swapping stories from the house of mouse. PLUS! The Reedy Creek drama, Magic Moments, and Doctor Who hot takes!

Mar 31, 202344:56
IndyKast #386 - After Dark - The No Fun Allowed Corner

IndyKast #386 - After Dark - The No Fun Allowed Corner

Chad and Zac circle back to discuss Vikingo vs Omega, The Art of Selling (s/o Eddie Taurus), and merch flippers bothering wrestlers at airports. Then Zac steps up on the soapbox to complain about Speculation online, whether it be Halloween Horror Night Spec Maps or Wrestlemania Spec Cards. Where to draw the line between "Fun What Ifs?" and "Reported News Source".
Mar 24, 202301:03:03
IndyKast #385 - Matt McCarthy

IndyKast #385 - Matt McCarthy

Former WWE writer, comedian, podcast host, and lead defender of all things physical media, Matt McCarthy sits with Chad and Zac to discuss Mean Gene training montages, what everyone missed about Babylon, and why magnetic tape may save our future.  

Mar 10, 202359:15
IndyKast #384 - After Dark - Leave the Lights on During the Orgy

IndyKast #384 - After Dark - Leave the Lights on During the Orgy

Chad and Zac sit down to discuss small moments of joy, experiencing creative burnout, and revisiting THE GIMMICK GUIDE, a How-To for wrestlers to better connect with audiences and be a better wrestler.

Mar 03, 202301:06:38
IndyKast #383 - After Dark - Young Jim Varney?

IndyKast #383 - After Dark - Young Jim Varney?

Chad and Zac reunite to discuss pop culture and pro wrestling. In this episode: Jim Varney was hot as hell when he was young? Dick Tracy Zoom Calls and the secret Fantastic Four film, plus a review of the recent Pride of Wrestling show, seeing live wrestling through the eyes of a new fan, and AEW's big problem about lack of gimmicks at the top.

Feb 24, 202301:00:33
From The IndyKast Vault - Joel Gertner

From The IndyKast Vault - Joel Gertner

WELL WELL WELL, the quintessential stud muffin made his presence felt more than 5 years back. Listen to the amazing introduction, stories from the bloodiest ECW days, and how to market yourself in the new era of wrestling on social media.

Feb 10, 202301:08:23
IndyKast #382 - Reincarnated Jim Henson w/ Kate Nyx

IndyKast #382 - Reincarnated Jim Henson w/ Kate Nyx

Kate Nyx makes her return the the Indykast hot off the heels of her recent "2 GENERIC 2 WINTER 2 HOLIDAY" Special and the release of the full soundtrack on bandcamp. Listen along as Kate and Zac discuss the struggles of being a middle class artist in the internet age, why forgiving a puppet is infinitely easier, and why social media is due for a face turn. ALL THAT AND SO MUCH MORE! SO LISTEN HERE, THEN GO DOWNLOAD THE GENERIC WINTER HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2 OST ON BANDCAMP!

Feb 03, 202301:14:45
Its Cats Vs Pickels...oh and comic books too!

Its Cats Vs Pickels...oh and comic books too!

We got cats and we got pickles and we got a new hobby that will end in my wallet being very sad!

Jan 30, 202356:09
MEGAPOD IX: Universally Liked Tournament!

MEGAPOD IX: Universally Liked Tournament!

Greetings Wrestling Nerds!


Like Voltron or the Megazord before them, the four WNRN Daddies Chad, Zac, Ric & Jesse have combined once again to form another MEGAPOD!


This time the bois tackle the "Most Universally Liked People" tournament bracket, courtesy of Barstool Sports. Who will be crowned the Ultimately Most Liked Person? How many times will Ric kvetch about the tournament seeding? How many of our hosts want to get biblical with Dolly Parton?! TUNE IN AND FIND OUT!


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Jan 28, 202301:15:50
From The IndyKast Vault - Martin Stone 2015

From The IndyKast Vault - Martin Stone 2015

From all the way back in Season 2, Pre-NXT Martin Stone hit the early Indykast like a Bat out of Hell. This episode dove into the ups and downs of FCW, a hugely impactful knee injury, and where to draw inspiration from. The perfect companion episode to the recent interview with Martin in 2023.

Jan 20, 202301:01:18
IndyKast #381 - Nudes for V-Bucks w/ Noah Veil

IndyKast #381 - Nudes for V-Bucks w/ Noah Veil

Chad and Zac sit down to discuss everything OTHER than wrestling with the one and only Noah Veil. DC comics vs Marvel, favorite character deep dives, learning about yourself when you turn things to 11, why SkullGirls is the best fighting game, and much more.

Jan 13, 202356:33
IndyKast #380 - Martin Stone Returns

IndyKast #380 - Martin Stone Returns

After winning the NXT tag team titles, Martin Stone had achieved his destiny to conquer  the company that in a previous era had worn him down and nearly pushed him out of wrestling altogether and prove the doubters wrong. However, what followed was a hellish streak of injuries, heartbreak, and a near total loss of hope.

Join the Indykast as they welcome back for the first time in 7 years, the Guvnor, and take part in what will become one of the greatest returns in recent wrestling history. 

This is the return of Martin Stone.

Jan 06, 202301:10:40
IndyKast #379 - Holiday Round Up / Muppet Tik Tok

IndyKast #379 - Holiday Round Up / Muppet Tik Tok

Chad and Zac sit down to regale everyone with how the Christmas Carol production wrapped, and the last minute horror convention goodness of Spookala. Hear about pre-performance practices, tape flipping, and how much Corey Feldman is a douche! Then the boys dive into a hot Tik Tok trend: Which Muppet would you take to bed? HAPPY HOLIDAYS FOLKS!

Dec 25, 202245:28
TRP Pre-Xmas Special!

TRP Pre-Xmas Special!

In this episode Team Read Pile discuss the insanity within the DCEU and what can be done. Then we dive into some insanely good comics and give our early predictions for our PICKS OF THE YEAR! Also, its COLD DAMMIT.

Dec 19, 202201:09:26
IndyKast #378 - Chey-namite Minisode

IndyKast #378 - Chey-namite Minisode

Chad and his daughter Chey-namite sit down to discuss the recent charity wrestling show HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS as well as Chad's Carrolwood Theatre Debut as the Ghost of Christmas Present in the stage adaptation of a Christmas Carol. 

Dec 09, 202227:06
IndyKast #377 - Nerdy After Dark w/ Daniel Starling

IndyKast #377 - Nerdy After Dark w/ Daniel Starling

While Chad survives Christmas Carol 'Hell Week' Tag Team & Cruiserweight Champion Daniel Starling sits down to discuss video games of our early years, great comic book stories, and favorite obscure characters. Then they take turns burying wrestling and Todd McFarlane.

Dec 02, 202252:22
IndyKast #376 - An After Dark Minisode

IndyKast #376 - An After Dark Minisode

Chad gives a spoiler free review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Zac describes the apex of comedy from a recent viewing of Jim Carrey Grinch, plus issues with the new Santa Clause series, merchandise, and much more.

Nov 18, 202240:21
IndyKast #375 - Grant Baciocco aka The SOLO PROMOTER

IndyKast #375 - Grant Baciocco aka The SOLO PROMOTER

Chad and Zac sit down to talk Filsinger Games with the Solo Promoter himself, Grant Baciocco. However, midway through discussing Grant's history with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and the greatness of Jimmy Hart, it's discovered that Grant really IS the King of Content, running multiple YouTube channels, puppeting Crow T. Robot on the current run of MST3K, leading the world of Tik Tok with a bathroom related puppet, and so much more. Listen to your hosts sputter into full fanboy mode on this episode of The IndyKast!

Nov 11, 202201:04:15
The Read Pile - To IG and Beyond!

The Read Pile - To IG and Beyond!

In this ep, Ric and Elle discuss what has happened to the BIRD APP and The Witcher Series, then of course review a MEGA TON of books!

Nov 07, 202201:13:36
IndyKast #374 - Spooky Empire, Jeff Jarrett, and GHOST

IndyKast #374 - Spooky Empire, Jeff Jarrett, and GHOST

Chad and Zac reunite to discuss their respective Halloweens, why Jeff Jarrett is the Bad Penny of pro wrestling, convention antics from Spooky Empire, and then Chad says the secret phrase to create a rare LUNA LIN appearance to discuss the lore of the band GHOST. It's a Halloween episode for the first week in November!

Nov 04, 202256:25
The Pre-Halloween SpookTacular is here!

The Pre-Halloween SpookTacular is here!

Ric watched "Black Adam" and has a spoiler free review of it. Elle and Ric read a bunch of comics as normal and have many thoughts. But as always a cat gets into the mix and ruins any thought and discussion.

Oct 24, 202201:10:54
IndyKast #373 - The Rocky Horror Episode

IndyKast #373 - The Rocky Horror Episode

Chad and Zac go DEEP into their respective histories with the cult punk rock Broadway show. This opens up a rabbit hole of hazing, thespian cults, and trauma. Oh, and the Time Warp too.

Oct 19, 202201:10:40
IndyKast #372 - HHN, Sammy's Punchable Face, and LGBTQ Velma!

IndyKast #372 - HHN, Sammy's Punchable Face, and LGBTQ Velma!

Chad and Zac sit down (with VERY fancy microphones) to discuss an electrifying round of topics during the new DO YOU CARE segment, including LGBTQ Velma, Mcdonalds bringing back halloween buckets, and much more. Then Chad puts his very real law degree to the test - hypothetically defending future punches to Sammy Guevara's face, and FINALLY Zac breaks down the many whacky adventures of this year's Halloween Horror Nights with former guests Katalina Perez and Daniel Starling!

Oct 13, 202250:46
IndyKast #371 - Hurricane, Pizza, and Bobby Fish

IndyKast #371 - Hurricane, Pizza, and Bobby Fish

Chad and Zac report from ground zero of the path of HURRICANE IAN, aka Florida. After discussing forced supply hording mania, the duo breakdown recent pizza-related controversy including Bobby Fish at Black Label Pro, and where the "YOU PEOPLE" Heel speech should draw the line.

Sep 30, 202201:05:40
The Read Pile - WE REVEALER THINGS!

The Read Pile - WE REVEALER THINGS!

In this episode Team #readpile review the #Revealer movie on #Shudder and the tie-book that comes with it. Ric gets ALLL in his feelings about the Dark Crisis Event and Elle admits that the cats, may not always the be the cause of the craziness behind the scenes. 

Sep 19, 202258:56
IndyKast #370 - Big Bodies and 80s Slashers

IndyKast #370 - Big Bodies and 80s Slashers

After a couple of dueling de-railments, Chad & Zac discuss Road Dogg & Vince Russo's recent comments on smaller bodied wrestlers not being believable champions, and after discussing bodies, the episode circles around towards a TOP 10 SLASHER FILMS FROM THE 80S that the boys have some problems with.  

Sep 16, 202251:08
Indykast #369 - Chaos in AEW

Indykast #369 - Chaos in AEW

Chad picked THE WORST weekend to go off the grid for wrestling. He and Zac catch up on the mess in AEW, The rise of Triple H's version of WWE, and much more.


Sep 09, 202201:00:38
A brief respite: Dedicated to our friend Charles Garrett

A brief respite: Dedicated to our friend Charles Garrett

On this episode, we talk some books, have some laughs, and most of all let our friend, the Late, but wonderful, Charles Garrett know we will always love him and miss him.

Sep 08, 202245:30
IndyKast #368 - Chad's Vault Experiment 1

IndyKast #368 - Chad's Vault Experiment 1

After an extended amount of derailment topics, Chad unleashes his mad new segment to the IndyKast universe: THE VAULT EXPERIMENTS. Exposing Zac to long forgotten strangeness from wrestling's past, to see if it moves the needle in today's IWC culture. The first experiment travels into the FAR FLUNG FUTURE of 2002, to explore the anomaly known simply as THE NEW BREED.

Sep 02, 202252:09
The Read Pile - THE LARGE PILE - Ep 8292022

The Read Pile - THE LARGE PILE - Ep 8292022

No CAP. This is A LOT of comics to review. #batmanonebadday is the best comic of 2022??!?!?! Seems like it. 

Aug 29, 202251:60
IndyKast #367 - The WOAD

IndyKast #367 - The WOAD

Chad and Zac get the opportunity to sit down with the One-Eyed, Thick Thighed, WEAPON OF ASS DESTRUCTION! Overcoming difficulties to pursue wrestling, constant pressure on pro wrestlers, AND STEALING DOGGIES!

Aug 25, 202252:48
The Read Pile - Ep: The King-Taylor Conspiracy

The Read Pile - Ep: The King-Taylor Conspiracy

We are back with more episode goodness and tons of books to review. ITS A LOT!

Aug 18, 202253:46
IndyKast #366 - Moxley, Effy, Gage, and LUNA!

IndyKast #366 - Moxley, Effy, Gage, and LUNA!

Chad and Zac come back together to discuss the broken-hearted feelings of GCW's title match with Jon Moxley vs Effy. Then, Zac attempts to derail the show only to BE DERAILED HIMSELF BY THIRD HOST LUNA!? Multiverses hottakes, thoughts on the new Sandman series, and LOTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE NEW WEDNESDAY ADDAMS SHOW.

Aug 18, 202248:01
IndyKast #365

IndyKast #365

Chad and Zac discuss the upcoming Effy vs Mox, and why THIS IS THE TIME TO MAKE #EFFY CHAMP. Also, Chad (an ECW original) isn't a fan of the current King of Deathmatches?? Plus Zac delves into his mixed feelings on Flair's Last Match, AND CHAD FINALLY PLAYS MULTIVERSUS!

Aug 11, 202248:44
IndyKast #364 - Big O. Possum Minisode

IndyKast #364 - Big O. Possum Minisode

IT'S OUR FIRST EVER MINISODE! Chad investigates some strange noises around the Indykast HQ trashcans, and finds none other than Viral wrestling sensation Big O. Possum! Listen as they blitz through the Possum origin story, deliciously trashy aspirations, and the famous 2 questions!

Aug 04, 202213:57
Indykast #363 - Pro Wrestling and Multiversus

Indykast #363 - Pro Wrestling and Multiversus

Chad and Zac sit down to catch up on all the earth shattering news in the world of wrestling in the past week. Vince McMahon retires, Ric Flair's final match, plus Zac's initial thoughts on the Free-to-Play fighter Multiversus, PLUS A BRAND NEW WNRN INTERNET CHAMPION!?

Jul 29, 202255:07
The Read Pile - Beautiful Sadness!

The Read Pile - Beautiful Sadness!

In this episode Elle and Ric breakdown some of the insane news out of #SDCC remind everyone that #SpiritHalloween is on the way and then review a whole heck of a lot of books!

Jul 25, 202201:09:43
IndyKast #362 - DMC

IndyKast #362 - DMC

Chad and Zac sit down with Marquis Carter, multi-time champion and stand out star in multiple televised wrestling companies. Is there intense discussion on the Monday Night War, and when WCW officially crossed the line? Yes. But even more intense is the deep dive into the consequences and future potential of Florida's Pro Wrestling scene. We have 100 active promotions, and none stand out. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Jul 21, 202201:15:58
The Read Pile: Faustian!!!!

The Read Pile: Faustian!!!!

In this episode, the team talks #SDCC the new #Munsters movie and have a WHOLE bunch of reviews on tap! Tune in and make your comments be heard, or don't that's fine too.

#abovesnakes #jonkent #Darkcrisis #wonderwoman

Jul 18, 202201:07:27
Indykast x Read Pile: Chad & Sus

Indykast x Read Pile: Chad & Sus

Chad (from the IndyKast) and Ric (from the Read Pile) come together to take a new look at the current state of pro wrestling, cancelled wrestlers attempting comebacks, and AEW fumbling things that should be easy victories. IT'S A CROSSOVER, BABY!

Jul 15, 202201:05:28
The Read Pile - Ep 7102022 - The one with the reviews

The Read Pile - Ep 7102022 - The one with the reviews

Ric and Elle have a ton of books again (you'd swear these two had a problem). Please enjoy the comedy gold of these reviews, as you have come accustomed to!

Jul 14, 202201:07:14