Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast

Ep 179 - Elaquent

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of joining Top Ropes and Topes for one of their streams, now joining me is one of the members, Elaquent!!

 

We talk a bit about how Top Ropes and Topes came to be, hip hop in wrestling, and we also take a look back at the first half of 2024. We talk about some of the things we've liked so far, things we haven't been all that into, the Bloodline, AEW Womens division, and so much more!!

 

Oh, and we also talk about how Bryan Keith rules.

Ep 178 - Ren Yoshino

MORAL! PANIC!

 

Joining me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, one half of Moral Panic, Ren Yoshino!

 

It's been a helluva year for Ren as he made his wrestling debut not too long ago, but has crushed every opportunity that has come his way. He talks about that, som eo fthe memorable matches he has been a part of(including vs Sinner & Saint), training at Lions Gate Dojo, wrestling on the Pacific North West, acting, video games and more!!

 

Ep 177 - Manitoba's Strongest Man Tyler Colton

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, Manitoba's Strongest Man Tyler Colton!

 

Wrestling all across North America, numerous times wrestling in Germany(including for WXW), Tyler has had a helluva career so far. He shares stories of his time wrestling in Germany and how Jonathan Gresham played into that, training and learning from Mentallo, Japanese wrestling, even how he got into Strongman Competitions!

 

Tyler also talks about being the WPW Heavyweight champion, gives his thoughts on the roster, Deathmatch wrestling and so much more!

Ep 176 - Flying Frank Milano

Take to the skies this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast as I'm joined by Flying Frank Milano!

 

A second generation wrestler, Frank and I talk about that, and a bit of his fathers wrestling career, his recent match vs Matt Viviani at the last IWS show, wrestling for ROH in front of a hometown crowd, Wrestlemania weekend, and so much more!

 

You'll even get to hear about being an honorary Young Buck! You  won't want to miss this weeks episode!

Ep 175 - Evan Rivers

This week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's all about the Northern Star, as Evan Rivers joins me!

 

Evan has had an absolutely incredible year so far, hell incredible past couple years! We talk about that, the rise of Sovereign, winning the BOOM! Vancouver City championship and defending it over Japan! Japan was quite the experience for him, and he talks about that, independent wrestling, Wrestlemania weekend and so much more!!

 

Check it out!

Ep 174 - Stefan Epic 3

Making his third appearance here on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Stefan Epic!

 

Stefan stops by, and although he hasn't been in the squared circle lately, the man has some absolutely incredible stories. This week he talks about his trip to Japan, which was during a really dark period. Stefan is very candid and talks about this experience and what it was like.

 

We also chat briefly about Dark Side of The Ring, Imposter syndrome, and more!

Ep 173 - Nino Hatchet

This week we are continuing to showcase some of the incredible wrestlers in the midwest. Joining me for this weeks episode of the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast, it's Nino Hatchet!

 

Nino is apart of a massive Destination Pro show this May 11th. Some of the best wrestlers in the midwest and Canada are all converging on Thief River Falls. We hear about what it's like to be included in a show of this magnitude. You'll hear some stories from his time there so far, including some memorable moments. Nino also talks about the incredible impact Jaysin Strife had on his life and career, and you'll hear some fantastic stories about Jaysin, and so much more!

 

A hardworking individual, with some fantastic insight! You won't want to miss this one!

Ep 172 - Allie Quinn

This week, Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast is headed to South Dakota becasue this week Allie Quinn is joining me!

 

Allie stops by and talks about what the South Dakota scene is currently looking like, and gives us a lay of the land. We talk about making the move to professional wrestling, memorable matches, the heel/face dynamic, training in Nebraska, Taylor Swift and so much more!!

 

Check it out!

Ep 171 - The Return of James Roth!

Its a big weekend for wrestling in Winnipeg as WPW presents Fight at the Museum with a massive WPW Heavyweight Championship match as Tyler Colton defends the championship against my guest this week, making his return to the podcast, James Roth!!

 

James and I talk about what has happened since his last appearance here, and there has been quite a bit to unpack! We talk about whats happened with him in WPW since the last museum show(including the busted nose, Rumble at the Burt, and the Voyageur cup!). You'll also get a look beyond the ring with James as he talks about his career, and family life, we also chat a little about hockey!!

 

Check it out!

Ep 170 - Lay'lah James

Before making her Canadian debut for Sharp Wrestling in Toronto this weekend, the incredible Lay'lah James joins me this week on the Grainmaker Wrestling Podcast.

 

We talk about getting into wrestling, and what shes been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. Lay'lah also shares some memorable matches, talks about some inspirations, and we also talk about her foray into Celebrity Boxing and what that experience was like, adding another level of training, and so much more!!

 

Lay'lah also talks about getting into fitness, becoming a fitness coach, and even offers some advice!