For the Pops - the podcast network where we talk about the stuff that interests Guys & Pops everywhere. Sports, Wrestling, Pop Culture and more. Now home of "Let the Chaos Begin" - a verbal history of Chaotic Wrestling, New England's most successful independent wrestling promotion.
For the Pops is back with a holiday special for the ages. We have some of our favorite guests, new voices and of course, Scotty and Jamie back for the holidays! On the show, we do a tournament to determine the top Holiday movie of all time. From Elf to Die Hard - we talk them all! Plus, the return of the For the Pops POP Quiz!
For the Pops is back with a full episode and two amazing guests. With Scotty Slade still on sabbatical, Jamie is joined by frequent FTP guest host, Brian Fury and movie fan extraordinaire Sean Gorman! We talk the new Joker movie in depth, plus the return of the For the Pops POP Quiz!
Jamie POPPED in on the Wrestling Podcast About Nothing recently and the hosts, Brian Fury & Mike Crockett were nice enough to compete in a For the Pops POP Quiz!
"Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman returns to the show with more rants, more stories and this time his very own "10 Questions for Jamie".
From the day Jamie & Rich started Let the Chaos Begin, there was one New England guest they wanted to interview: "The Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman. On this week's episode, Gorman is in studio in Part 1 of his interview. We cover the people in managed in Chaotic, his first meeting with Jamie, changes he implemented in Chaotic and much, much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss.
Scotty and Jamie are back with two of the hottest stars on the New England Wrestling scene, "Retro" Anthony Greene and one-half of the Platinum Hunnies, Ava Everett. This week, we talk Zero-One USA, favorite childhood TV shows and Jamie has to go into a handicap match in the FTP POP Quiz!
Scotty & Jamie welcome their good pal from Chaotic Wrestling - Mike Webb this week. They start talking about summer, home projects, the future of the NFL plus possibly the WORST Pop Quiz competition in history!
Rich and Jamie are back! And they've some special guests with them - Mark Shurman, Mike Webb, Scotty Slade all stop in to answer questions about Chaotic, careers, and wrestling in general!
It’s part 2 of the “Let the Chaos Begin” with “The Sure Thing” Mark Shurman! This week, we talk his 2 Chaotic Championship runs, why he owes the second one to Tommaso Ciampa, Team Friendship, Shurmaniacs and More! Plus, if you’re a fan of Chaotic Wrestling or WWE – you’ll want to listen to the NEW Intro to the show, featuring a old friend of Rich and Jamie with a new intro that ROCKS!
Jamie, Scotty and Brian all watched the Game of Thrones finale last night and they are all back on For the Pops to talk about it! It's a bonus episode with battles between Jamie & Fury that puts dragons and White Walkers to shame!!! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!
On episode 38 - Scotty & Jamie welcome back FTP Regular, Scott Guerin as we chat about Jamie's reaction to recent events on Game of Thrones, the predictions for All Elite Wrestling, some baseball talk AND an all-new For the Pops POP QuizQ
One of the most interesting characters in the history of Chaotic Wresting, "The Sure Thing" Mark Shurman stops by to chat with Rich and Jamie. They cover Shurman's early days in Pro Wrestling from joining the Chaotic Training Center to his Chaotic losing streak to his big win at Cold Fury 12 in the Chaotic Countdown. Plus, we talk his history with NXT's Oney Lorcan, ROH's Matt Taven and WWE's Sasha Banks!
SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! It was the two pop culture events Scotty & Jamie have been waiting for - Avengers: Endgame & Game of Thrones, Episode Three. They've brought back friend and mega-fan Brian Fury to discuss who lives, who dies and their favorite moments from both! PLUS! Jamie went to see Cher live in concert!
Julian is back with Tarzan Taylor and Jamie for Part 2 of our interview. This time, we hear about Julian's nearly life-changing injury, why he moved away from wrestling and more. Plus, we talk about Julian's integral part in the early careers of both Tommaso Ciampa and Oney Lorcan of NXT!
It's a cross-over episode for #36 of For the Pops! Liam Stryker from "That Movie Show" and the "New Age Insiders" joins us for a conversation of all things nerdy in April! We cover Wrestlemania, Game of Thrones, Avengers, Star Wars and more! Plus, Liam has a special "Movie Edition" of the FTP POP Quiz for Jamie & Scotty Slade!
Rich is at Wrestlemania, so Jamie gets the chance to talk to former Chaotic booker, Tarzan Taylor and Special Guest, Julian Starr as we talk about Julian's early career, backstage politics, heat in wrestling and so much more in Part One of our episodes with Julian and Tarzan.
It's our most guest-packed episode yet and we cover a bunch of topics: - Wrestlemania with Ray - New Joker Trailer - Jamie's Chaotic Wrestling Return Plus, a special For the Pops! POP Quiz with Rich Pallandino & Alex Arion!
Jamie & Rich welcome one of their oldest friends in wrestling, Todd "Fatpants" Sinclair - the Sr. Official in Ring of Honor. Todd joins the podcast to talk about some of the "Humble Beginnings" in Chaotic Wrestling. From his own start, to those of Brian Milonas, Kofi Kingston, War Beard Hanson and Tommaso Ciampa - we cover them all this week.
Episode 34 is here! We bring back our good friend and professional chef Scott Guerin. Scott & Scotty talk video games, we return to Jamie's favorite game "Getting to Know You" and we have the FTP POP Quiz!
It's the topic that led to the creation of the Let the Chaos Begin Podcast! Cold Fury 14 - the show that also led to some of the biggest changes in Chaotic Wrestling management in history. Jamie is joined by his For the Pops co-host, Scotty Slade and former Chaotic Wrestling booker, Tarzan Taylor to talk about CF14. From the Women's Division, to the Tag Match to Preston vs. Fury - they discuss it all. If you're a listener that loves arguments, controversy and anger - this is the episode for you!
We welcome our good friend, Brian Fury back to the show. We talk about his ongoing "feedback" to Scotty & Jamie and cover a rapid-fire session of Pop Culture topics. Plus, we talk Cold Fury 18 and a HUGE Game of Thrones POP Quiz!
Alex Arion is back & we discuss the continuation of the WFA/Chaotic Wrestling feud. Defections, Drama, and more highlight this episode as we talk with one of the most popular guys in New England wrestling history (both in and out of the ring).
Tarzan Taylor is back on For the Pops! We start with Tarzan & Jamie talking wrestling booking and writing, their history in Chaotic Wrestling & WWE today. Then, it's a deep dive into the DC Movie Universe. Finally, Slade and Tarzan face off in the For the Pops! POP Quiz!
Let the Chaos Begin is BACK! Rich and Jamie welcome Alex Arion who give a first-hand perspective on the early 2000s battle between MOFO Steve Bradley's WFA and Chaotic Wrestling. No wrestling fan should miss this amazing episode with this amazing guest!
Jamie is in his glory this week as the Patriots have won the Super Bowl and the FTP crew talk love, lingerie and romance! Scotty & Jamie talk all things Super Bowl- from the game to the commercials to halftime heat and then we have a flashback for our FTP POP Quiz!
Scotty Slade & Jamie are back with Ray this week as they talk about the best three week stretch on the sports calendar. NFL Playoffs, Royal Rumble & Super Bowl. PLUS, we talk about this month's latest viral wrestling star & the For the Pops POP Quiz!
With Jamie under the weather, Scotty called in the reinforcements and invited the New Age Insiders own, Bill Neville, to help out this week. Scotty, Bill & Jamie talk late-season football, the playoffs and of course, the Patriots. Then, there is a big discussion on All Elite Wrestling, their future and their plans. PLUS, it's Bill vs. Scotty in the For the Pops POP Quiz!
Jamie is in Hawaii & Slade is on "Mr. Mom" duty - but that didn't stop the For the Pops crew from checking in with each other for the holidays. We talk TV, Movies, Holiday Gifts and more on For the Pops this Week!
Scotty & Jamie are joined by FTP regular, "Brother" Ray Slade and they cover a bunch of topics from Black Friday shopping, to Holiday Movies to the wave of Political Correctness and more. And it's a rematch between Ray & Scotty in the For the Pops POP Quiz!
Scotty & Jamie catch up after Thanksgiving and start looking ahead to Christmas. Lots of different topics are covered & they all lead to the missing quiz of Ray vs. Jamie!
It's that time of year - time for Chaotic Wrestling's Breaking Point. Rich & Jamie are joined by RJ Deluise & John Walters as they discuss the history of the event and some of the more memorable Breaking Points over 15+ years. Plus, you can hear the story that has never been told - the time Jamie sued WWE for trademark infringement!
For the Pops is BACK! Jamie & Scotty have their semi-permanent 3rd host, Ray Diiorio to catch up after a short hiatus. WWE's Crown Jewel, the Jericho Cruise and more are discussed. PLUS a long discussion on the episode of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" that featured Jamie and his family.
Rich and Jamie are back in the Palladino Shrine with a unique episode. Tonight, we watch along with a classic episode of CWTV - with Arch & April Kincaid, Gino Martino, Short Sleeve Sampson & more. Plus, Rich gets Jamie started on inter-gender matches in today's world.
Rich & Jamie are joined by Chaotic Wrestling Hall of Famer, "Hurricane" John Walters. They talk to John about how he was the "first" champion under Jamie's Chaotic reign, his early days of training, why he left Chaotic and more. Plus, these three Chaotic originals tell a bunch of stories from the early days of Chaotic. And don't miss the last part of the podcast where they all talk about what's missing from Indy wrestling today.
We usually keep recording our "happy talk" during the breaks on For the Pops. During our last episode, we kept rolling when Scotty asked Jamie if he was affected by the recent Gas Explosions in Massachusetts. This led to some scary...and fun stories that we wanted to share!
It's our most diverse episode yet as Professional Chef (and professional wrestler) Scott Guerin (pronounced like "Erin" with a "G") joins us for a bunch of topics. We start with Scott & his WWF Hasbro Action Figure Collection, then we move on to some video games. Scott teaches Jamie and Scotty how to cook the perfect romantic meal for their wives - from main course to dessert. Then, it's the For the Pops - POP Quiz!
Rich & Jamie continue their conversation about the Chaotic Training Center - the most renowned pro wrestling training facility of the early 2000's. This is a can't miss for pro wrestling fans as they talk about world famous stars getting their start in this episode. NXT's Tommaso Ciampa, WWE's Kofi Kingston, ROH's Brian Milonas, NXT's War Beard Hanson, ROH's Todd Sinclair and more are all talked about this week.
It's an Podcast All-Star Fantasy Football Edition of For the Pops! Bill Neville from the New Age Insiders and Brian Milonas from the Wrestling Podcast About Nothing join Jamie & Scotty for a spirited discussion on Football. We start with our fantasy teams, drafts and tales - then we move to an epic debate over the Patriots and their future. Don't miss out - this COULD be the episode that leads to the breakup of the For the Pops Duo! All this, plus the For the Pops POP Quiz!
Jamie is joined by the Wrestling Podcast about Nothing's Mike Crockett as we both talk to former Chaotic Training Center Head Trainer, Mike Hollow. We talk about how Mike got started in wrestling, Killer Kowalski, and the legacy of the CTC.
Our good friend Ray stops by again & we talk conspiracies and conspiracy theories. From Aliens to Alexa - the Clintons to disappearing planes - you'll want to listen to this episode....then unplug from the world!
It's part one of two episodes where Rich and Jamie talk about the Chaotic Training Center, the school opened and operated for over a decade by Chaotic Wrestling. We talk about Killer Kowalski, Pat Patterson and how the school opened illegally on the first day!
For the Pops is Legal - so pour a drink and join Scotty and Jamie as they are joined by comedian, friend and wrestling commentator, RJ Deluise. On this episode, Jamie & RJ have a heated discussion on past Chaotic events, everyone talks sports and Game of Thrones. Plus, the first EVER disqualification from the For the Pops POP Quiz!
With Rich Palladino on vacation, the New Age Insiders stepped in with Jamie to discuss the road that led them to Chaotic Wrestling. Jamie & the NAI crew talk about shooting the ChaoticCast, how close Chaotic came to running in downtown Boston, the failed attempt at Video-on-Demand with FITE TV, and the epic trip to Wrestlemania in Orlando!
For the Pops hits #20! This week, Jamie & Scotty talk about their summers so far - music, movies, food and more. Then, they are joined by Chaotic Wrestling's DL Hurst - who suffered a shocking injury at the last show. They talk about what happened, DL's visit to the hospital and which one of Jamie's former "Chaotic Rules" he broke (along with his leg). Plus, DL vs. Slade in the For the Pops! POP Quiz!
This week Rich & Jamie are back together again and talking about the first group of talent hired by Chaotic Wrestling. The so-called "Contract Crew" of Gino Martino, Luis Ortiz, Short Sleeve Sampson and more! Plus, we talk about the ONE wrestler both Rich & Jamie's wives refused to ever be around, what WWF Hall of Famer was injured on the first ever Chaotic Show and more stories from the very early days of Chaotic Wrestling!
6,000 miles of distance didn't keep Slade & Jamie from recording Episode 19 of For the Pops! Thanks to advanced technology, we got together with two of our favorite guests - Ray Diiorio and Mike Crockett for one of our most fun episodes yet! We play "First Date" with Jamie, hear a story about an iguana, and a preview of Ray's impending date with a Tattoo artist thanks to Scotty! Plus the POP Quiz is back!
Jamie is off to Hawaii this week so the New Age Insiders have taken on fill-in duty! In the first segment, Scotty talks to Jason, Liam and Bill about 'The Conners' television venture without Roseanne Barr, and Ronda Rousey's journey into pro wrestling. Then Jason takes off, and Scotty Liam and Bill discuss their favorite Disney theme park rides and places to stay, followed by Liam and Bill battling in a special Disney edition of the 'For The Pops Quiz!'
This week Jamie is off on his annual Hawaiian sabbatical so Jason from the New Age Insiders has an in depth conversation with Rich Palladino covering everything from his start as a ring announcer, to some of his favorite moments. Follow @JamieJUCW, @RichPalladino and @NewAgeInsiders on Social Media, and let the chaos BEGIN!
Episode 3 of Let the Chaos Begin is here! This week, Rich & Jamie talk about all the OTHER owners of Chaotic Wrestling over the years. From broadcaster Milo Masterson to “The Chaotic Dad” Mark Beaudry – they talk about them all. PLUS, find out about the times Chaotic almost closed due to infighting among the owners, Tony Atlas wrestling in a “Backyard Chaotic” show & how Jamie eventually took full control of the company.
Episode 2 is here! This week, Rich & Jamie talk about the show that started an annual New England tradition - COLD FURY! From the Knights of Columbus in Lawrence, MA - this show started to define exactly what Chaotic would grow to be. Find out about the storyline that turned into a real life conflict between wrestlers and ownership. The famous "fan poll" for the main event. How Killer Kowalski's presence was felt on this show and going forward. Jamie also goes a BUNCH of full-on rants about contracts, Indy wrestling today and one of his former partners.
With Scotty Slade hanging out with his family, Jamie invited two old pals - the co-hosts of the Wrestling Podcast About Nothing - Mike Crockett & Brian Milonas to join him on the FTP. Three pals talk about summer plans, Big Brother, and Brian & Jamie give Mike some parenting tips before the birth of his new child. Then, it's a WPAN battle as Mike & Brian face off in the FTP POP Quiz!