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Michael Shibley knows his sports. If you give him the name of a major university he probably knows their mascot and team colors. Modern Day Gladiators covers the big topics in Sports and Professional Wrestling, plus some topics that fall through the cracks. Shibley tries to give you the honest truth…

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    • Apr 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 69:33


    Modern Day Gladiators is back, baybeeeeeee!!!! The show that's recappin' the happenin's in the world of grapplin' has returned to fill you in on the biggest events and news from WWE, AEW, The Indies and much, much more!!! 

    Voices of Protest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 36:14


    This week it is about the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd and how athletes and sports organizations are playing a role in those protests.

    I Went Golfing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 26:06


    Last weekend Shibley went out golfing with his dad and shares his experience about doing an activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also more news and notes about the world of sports, plus his reaction to AEW's Double or Nothing PPV.

    The Show Must Go On

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 42:01


    This week Shibley discusses more options of how sports can return in the United States. Also, sex dolls in Korea, Kentucky Cheerleading, The Last Dance, AEW Double or Nothing, the death of Owen Hart and more.

    The Future Looks Empty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 40:56


    Live sports returned to America as UFC 249 happened over the weekend. Meanwhile other leagues are discussing their ideas of how to start playing games again. Shibley offers his take on all the happenings.

    Money Will Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 41:15


    This week Shibley talks money. The NCAA to hopefully allow athletes to earn money using NIL, the USWNT equal pay case is in jeopardy, and Michael Jordan and his brand. Plus, the passing of Don Shula, a Vol QB shares a message, and more.

    Fans in the Stands?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 40:32


    This week Shibley recaps the NFL Draft and the SEC's dominance. Plus, what could sports looks like going forward with COVID-19 still around?

    Bullish on The Last Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 41:06


    This week Shibley talks about the awesomeness of the first two episodes of the Michael Jordan documentary. Also, Gronk is back with Brady, the NFL Draft is coming, the WWE is still heartless, and more.

    The WWE is Essential?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 28:24


    This week Shibley discusses how the WWE has been deemed essential and can run live shows during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the XFL is bankrupt, a NASCAR driver is stupid, NFL rules, and Ronda Rousey hates the fans.

    Dana White is becoming Shang Tsung

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 33:30


    Many sports leagues are trying to decide when the games will start back up again. Meanwhile, the UFC is buying an island to hold fights. Also, Wrestlemania 36 happened and it was something.

    MESS-lemania

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 32:32


    It's Wrestlemania week and it is under completely different circumstances due to COVID-19. Shibley is still going to watch and he makes his picks this week. Also, the NFL expands the playoffs, a boxer is an idiot, sportswear companies helping to make medical supplies, and more.

    NOlympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 27:16


    With no major sports airing, Shibley has not lost his marbles yet because he is watching Marble Racing on ESPN 8 "The Ocho." Also, the Olympics have been postponed, the NFL Draft is still on, and Dark Side of the Ring talks about Chris Benoit.

    No Shining Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 30:27


    This week Shibley reacts to the sports world shutting down amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Also, Tom Brady to the Buccaneers, the NFL CBA is passed, Rick Pitino at Iona, and Wrestlemania is moved.

    Corona Cancelled

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 39:41


    This week Shibley talks about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the sporting world. Plus, March Madness begins, Curt Flood to the Hall of Fame, Gronk to the WWE and more.

    Revolution Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 45:53


    This week Shibley is joined by Outlander Media friends Lance Adams and Michael Dougherty to talk about AEW Revolution and our love of wrestling.

    Gypsy King's Punch Out!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 36:23


    This week Shibley talks about Tyson Fury being atop the Heavyweight world, NCAA Chaos, a big week for Tennessee baseball, a great story in hockey, AEW Revolution picks, and more!

    Liar Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 39:39


    This week Shibley discusses MLB players wanting their pound of flesh against the Astros, Myles Garett vs Mason Rudolph, NCAA Basketball, a heavyweight title fight, NXT Takeover, and more.

    But Will It Last?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 37:01


    Not the GOAT Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 28:23


    This week Shibley talks about how awesome the Super Bowl was top to bottom, but people need to slow down a bit about the greatness of Patrick Mahomes. Also, the Hall of Fame, champions crowned in Australia, a new transfer idea, Tennessee basketball, and pro wrestling news.

    Super Funky (Bowl) Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 42:54


    This week Shibley and Tre make their picks on the Super Bowl as well as some of the ridiculous bets that go along with it. Also discussed is the Royal Rumble and the passing of Kobe Bryant.

    Not Unanimous?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 31:31


    This week Shibley talks about the Chiefs and 49ers going to the Super Bowl, the Baseball HOF, un ugly fight in Kansas, and previews the Royal Rumble.

    Triumphant Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 29:43


    This week Shibley talks about LSU winning the National Championship, and if they are one of the best teams of all time. Also, the Bison are kings of the FCS, cheating in baseball, and AEW gets more TV time.

    CFB: Endgame 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 45:07


    Tre Pack and Michael Shibley are joined by DLC Respawn's Ryan Shipley to talk about the Vols 2019 season, preview the 2020 season, pick the Championship Game and talk a little pro wrestling.

    Draped in Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 29:46


    Big games and matches abound this week in College Football, the NFL, and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Shibley is here to break it all down.

    CFB Bowls: Tre and Shibley's Bowl Game Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 54:05


    CFB Championship Week: Bowl Eligible Funky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 54:46


    Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down the Vols latest wins and look back at the crazy season. They also talk about the playoff scenarios and make their picks for all the Championship Week games.

    No Bama

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 40:40


    Rivalry Week never disappoints. Shibley talks about all the impact from an amazing weekend of football, including Tennessee's remarkable turnaround and how Alabama is out of the playoff picture. Also, Tennessee Basketball, NFL rankings, Swiss Coins, and pro wrestling news.

    CFB Week 13: The Big Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 75:12


    Just one big show this week as Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down and pick all the college football action. Plus, Colin Kaepernick, James Wiseman, Vols Basketball, Survivor Series, and more!

    Redemption 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 45:49


    Tre Pack and Michael Shibley discuss the Vols win over Kentucky, plus LSU/Alabama, Minnesota/Penn State and break down the latest CFP Rankings. Then they preview all the great Week 12 games in College Football.

    You Have Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 46:22


    This week Shibley is stoked about the Vols three game winning streak. Also, people still need to chill out about the Playoff Rankings, MLB Awards, Kentucky Basketball gets upset, what other wrestling is out there besides the WWE, and more.

    CFB Week 11: Don't Freak Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 47:15


    Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down the Vols win against UAB, plus preview LSU vs Bama, Penn State vs Minnesota, Tennessee vs Kentucky, and all the big Week 11 match ups in College Football.

    Mechanical Problems?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 42:09


    This week Shibley definitely does not believe there was mechanical issues with the WWE's plane in Saudi Arabia. Also: Do not overreact to the first CFP Rankings, college basketball tips off, Rugby, and more pro wrestling news.

    CFB Week 10: Not a Trash Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 40:25


    Tre Pack and Michael Shibley break down the Vols win over South Carolina. Plus a preview of all the top Week 10 games in College Football, and Tennessee vs UAB

    Just Pitch It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 45:10


    This week Shibley's brain is wondering why our President did not throw out the first pitch at the World Series. Also: The World Series is going to Game 7, College Football, Tennessee won again, the NCAA made a move, Tiger Woods, AEW is fun, and more.

    CFB Week 9: Rouge 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 53:39


    Tre Pack and Michael Shibley discuss the Vols loss to Alabama. Plus a preview of all the top Week 9 match ups in College Football and Tennessee vs South Carolina.

    A Game of Unfortunate Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 49:22


    Shibley's beloved Tennessee Vols were actually competitive with Alabama and then things took a turn. Also this week, more College Football, the World Series gets underway, Lane Kiffin trolls, a massive golf penalty, NXT needs to leave Full Sail, and more.

    CFB Week 8: Funkier Than Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 43:13


    Michael Shibley and Tre Pack discuss the Vols defeating Mississippi State plus a preview of all the big games happening in Week 8 of College Football.

    Ladies Doing Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 48:34


    What's happening in Shibley's sports world this week: College Football has its first big upset, the Vols get another win, October Baseball, Incredible athletic achievements by women, LeBron shoots himself in the foot, and AEW Dynamite doesn't insult intelligence.

    CFB Week 7: A New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 37:59


    Michael Shibley and Tre Pack discuss the upcoming games in Week 7 of College Football.

    The NBA Doesn't Watch South Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 48:52


    What is on Shibley's mind this week? Hope for the Vols at QB, Another big week of College Football, Postseason baseball, the NBA vs China, and all the insanity from the wresting world.

    CFB Week 6: Dawg Gone It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 31:30


    Michael Shibley and Tre Pack are joined by Chase Dyer and Terry Snow to discuss the upcoming games in Week 6 of College Football.

    The Clock is Ticking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 37:37


    The Fair Pay to Play Act was signed into California law and now the NCAA has to adapt or die. Also, Shibley does not have Alabama or Clemson in his Playoff yet, the baseball postseason is underway, and it is a huge week in pro wrestling.

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