The Monkey-Flip Podcast

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A show about the good, the bad, and the ugly of current professional wrestling.

Grizz, Hank Calhoun, and Hammer


    • May 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    When Fans Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 28:35


    Season 3 Episode 3 - When Fans Attack!: Straight from the editing room comes a new episode of the podcast. In this episode the gang takes a look at a viral video of a fight between a wrestler and a fan. They also discuss their experiences with fans in the past and share some thoughts on WrestleMania Backlash. Warning: This episode may feel a little chaotic because of the editing that needed to be done to cut out 23 minutes of content due to what we feel is an unwarranted copyright claim.

    The Great Cage Match Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 52:03


    Season 3 Episode 2 - The Great Cage Match Debate: The gang discuss injuries, other entertainment platforms and stars crossing over into wrestling, and have a lively debate on the history and purpose of cage matches.

    A Rose By Any Other Name...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 39:21


    In the season 3 premiere episode the illness shortened gang talk about WrestleMania 38, and give their opinion on who is the most overrated and underrated talent on T.V. today.

    Personality Transplant - Season 2 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 39:51


    In this episode (the season 2 finale) of the podcast the crew talks about the WWE roster cuts, poorly utilized talent in AEW, and how Twitter is kayfabe AF

    Crime and No Punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 37:43


    Crime and No Punishment - Do some of the Wrestling story lines go too far and cross over from competition to outright crime? The crew tackle this subject and much more on this episode of The Monkey-Flip Podcast!

    Kenny Omega's Classy New Nickname

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 64:39


    Grizz and Sheila catch up on missed events of the last month by going over Sheila's notes. Topics include Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson, How Beth Phoenix would have bounced Seth Rollins, and the WWE Draft as well as other topics in this extra long edition of the show.

    Worst Show Ever (Take It Home)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 36:01


    Worst Show Ever (Take It Home) - In the aftermath of the One Chip Challenge, the crew tries to keep it together to get through an actual show. Will Grizz be able to keep his eyes open? Will Hammer slowly slink out of the bottom of the frame? And will Sheila go absolutely mental over male wrestlers who paint their faces not using finishing spray to keep it from smearing? You'll have to watch to find out!

    CM Punk, CM Punk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 38:52


    The crew talk about the return of CM Punk, the 5 labors of Jericho, the "Love her or Lose Her" match, and Championship Contender's matches. All that and more on this episode of the Monkey-Flip Podcast.

    The Speedo Squid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 36:23


    In this episode the crew talk about returning players in the WWE, piped in crowd noise, what it means to be buried, and take a deep look into the Uso's legal issues.

    Much Ado About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 34:50


    In this episode the cast talk about the fact that there is not much to talk about.

    Keep Sport in "Sports Entertainment"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 35:20


    In this episode the gang touches on WWE releases, Hell In A Cell and gimmick PPVs, and the trend of removing the Sports from "Sports Entertainment".

    Cody Rhodes: Super Diva

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 53:42


    The crew talk about horrible traffic, which wrestling show is their current favorite, the introduction of Brock Anderson and the Super Diva Cody Rhodes.

    Fighting Jey Uso

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 55:53


    In this episode of The Monkey-Flip Podcast we talk about how good it is to be back, how much Jey Uso is too much Jey Uso, the return of the live show, and much more!

    2020 Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 27:00


    In this, the final episode of 2020... Grizz reflects on NXT, the effect of COVID-19 on wrestling and if he is being unfair to the wrestling writers, and the decision to cut the season off short.

    Redneck Is in Fact a Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 101:24


    After a short hiatus, the show is back and better than ever with new permanent co-host Hank Calhoun! Discussion topics include the crew's excitement about the upcoming NXT WarGames event, speculation on what might happen with the WWE brands when Vince McMahon retires, and finally culture and the finer things in life. All this and more on the return episode of the Monkey-Flip Podcast!

    It's a Pink Dingy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 85:37


    In this episode of The Monkey-Flip Podcast, Grizz wishes hammer well in his recovery efforts, guest Dusty Dillinger shares some memories of the EWF in Marion Indiana, and the crew discuss ring psychology. All this and more!

    Dusty Dillinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 86:53


    In this episode Grizz, Hank Calhoun, and Hammer have a chat with phone-in guest, friend and mentor Dusty Dillinger. This episode is a must listen for people in the wrestling business and fans alike.

    The Bloodbath in Hazard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 125:00


    In this XL, spooky Halloween edition of the Monkey-Flip Podcast: Friend of the show Eric Hollingsworth fills in as co-host while Hammer recovers from hig attempt to go full Dawkins, they discuss 3 excellent matches for the week, and Grizz tells the gory tale of the Bloodbath in Hazard KY.

    KOs and Ribs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 89:14


    In this week's show, Grizz gives a sincere apology for his role in a wrestling travesty, the crew talks getting knocked out in the ring, road stories and ribs with special guest Hank Calhoun. All this and more in episode 12!

    If You Love Something, Beat It with a Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 86:59


    The week the crew talk about the Roman Reigns and Jey Uso angle from Smackdown, Alexa and the Fiend, discuss an actual question from an actual fan, and add a new segment to the show where they pick which show was the best this week. All of this and more on episode 11 of The Monkey-Flip Podcast!

    Hold My Belt for Me, Will Ya?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 67:03


    Episode topics include: How Raw actually made Grizz care about RETRIBUTION, New Day and the Draft, the Friday Night Messiah, and the lack of security. All this and more on the 10th episode of The Monkey-Flip Podcast!

    Happy Birthday, I Got You this Ass Whoopin'.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 74:57


    In this episode Grizz tries to put pressure on Hammer by springing on him that he will handle the bulk of the show but Sheila bails him out. Topics include the fan effect on sports, the F-Word of professional wrestling (fake), and dumpster diving for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, Grizz shares a story of two great friends trying to cheer him out of a major depression episode in the strangest way possible. All this and more!

    Pin Him! That's the Whole Point!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 75:16


    The crew talk about RETRIBUTION getting a WWE contract, the return of Cody on AEW, and what to do when you are in that pesky situation where you have beaten your opponent so much that they can't stand up anymore. Plus Grizz tells a quick sleepy-time road story. All this and more on episode #8 of The Monkey-Flip Podcast.

    The Tycho Toy Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 89:49


    On this episode of the Monkey-Flip Podcast the crew welcome a special guest, ex pro wrestler and current author Eric Hollingsworth. Topics include Eric's take on current wrestling, how he would book RETRIBUTION and Raw Underground, and a past story from the EWF arena that is INSANE! You can find Eric's books on Amazon at http://amazon.com/author/erichollingsworth

    A 25 lb Betamax VCR to the Skull

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 165:29


    In this X-Large episode the cast talks about Matt Hardy, Grizz getting knocked out by a 25 lb Betamax VCR, Smackdown's amazing turn around in the quality of it's programming, and more. This episode also contains bonus content in the form of a hilarious musical challenge between Hammer and Grizz. Bonus content starts a 2:02:20

    Less Springer More Lawler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 67:15


    Grizz, Hammer, Sheila talk about gimmick matches, comedy in pro wrestling... and 80's pop star Tiffany? All that and more on episode #5 of The Monkey-Flip Podcast.

    We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 76:24


    In this episode, the guys talk about the new Thunderdome set for Smackdown, if it actually made an impact, and give predictions on Adam Cole vs Pat McAfee. All this and more!

    Hammer's COVID-19 Self Exam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 77:04


    In this episode the Monkey-Flip crew talk about how they really didn't like the last show and have decided to once again go in without preparation. They talk about if wins and losses can truly matter in pro wrestling, take a look back at some of the times and people from EWF wrestling in Marion, and Hammer shares his COVID-19 self examination strategy. All this an more!

    The Night the Lights Went Out in Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 62:26


    The guys mostly talk about the 8/3/2020 episode of Monday Night Raw. Hammer shares his excitement for Pat McAfee vs Adam Cole and a story about his neck injury. Grizz shares his plan to thwart RETRIBUTION. And of course the guys talk about Raw Underground.

    The Suspension of the Suspension of Belief

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 71:09


    In this (the first ever!) episode of the Monkey-Flip Podcast we talk about: Current wrestling story-lines and how they do not connect to wrestling as a sporting event; If reinstating managers would improve current wrestling; Tag-team rules and the lack thereof; Stupid gimmick matches and the movies; Do wins and losses truly matter?; To use rules or not to use rules: that is the question and it has an answer; Dangerous moves that mean absolutely nothing; and Brian Cage...

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