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Ranters Nation Network Apr 21, 2019

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Blue Mind Of Meanie

Blue Mind Of Meanie

It’s time to take a trip into the Mind of the Meanie with former WWE superstar and ECW original, The Blue Meanie. Since being trained by the great Al Snow, Meanie has been all over the country, from coast to coast doing the thing he’s always wanted to do; be a professional wrestler. From ECW to WWE and now to the wrestling podcast world Meanie has done it all and talks about how lucky he has been in his career. All this and so much more on this weeks episode





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Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702

Music by AJ McKay
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Sep 20, 202301:49:09
Advocate To All

Advocate To All

His name is Paul Heyman and he is the advocate to many, friend to some, and legend to many. This week we celebrate the birthday of Paul Heyman by covering his historic career where he managed along the side of hall of famers and legends in the wrestling business. All this and some football talk and a fantastic musical rendition.



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Daniel Spencer Social Media
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Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702

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Sep 13, 202301:29:31
Let Me Talk Some Shop To Ya!!!

Let Me Talk Some Shop To Ya!!!

We talk some shop this week with current IMPACT wrestling referee, Daniel Spencer. From Football to some interesting takes on the CM Punk release and yes even a great #RefinReview


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Jimmy Korderas Social Media
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Daniel Spencer Social Media
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Sep 06, 202301:28:32
Classic Stories Of Brisco

Classic Stories Of Brisco

The format is out the window this week as we welcome Gerald Brisco to the show. Its story time with Mr Brisco this week as he speaks about working with Pat Patterson, his thoughts on the Montreal Screw Job, as well as his show with JBL; who happens to suprise us by joining in the great stories throughout the show. All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up!!!

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Aug 30, 202301:56:52
Italian Stallion
Aug 24, 202301:34:59
Once Upon A Star
Aug 16, 202301:45:33
Rene Cafe Edition
Aug 09, 202301:30:30
They Can't Make Enough Flavors For Me
Aug 02, 202301:58:39
Refin Rewind: Mike Chioda

Refin Rewind: Mike Chioda

This week we celebrate the 57th birthday of Mike Chioda with a Refin Rewind from the show we did with Mike from March of this year.  



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Jul 26, 202302:03:23
Refin Rewind: Al Snow

Refin Rewind: Al Snow

This week we celebrate the 60th birthday of Al Snow with a Refin Rewind from the show we did with Al from January of this year.  



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Jul 19, 202302:08:12
Refin Rewind: Earl Hebner

Refin Rewind: Earl Hebner

This week we take a stroll down memory lane with a Refin Rewind with the show Brian and RJ did with Earl Hebner from last November. If you missed it the first time now is your chance to listen to it.


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Jul 12, 202301:01:26
Ask Brian and Jimmy Anything

Ask Brian and Jimmy Anything

You had questions we give you the answers, as we have an Ask Brian and Jimmy Anything this week. Brian and Jimmy also talk about the 25th anniversary of the Hollywood Hogan and Goldberg WCW Championship match from the Georgia Dome on July 6, 1998.


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Jul 05, 202301:20:03
A Women In a Man's World
Jun 29, 202302:15:46
Refin Rewind: Kurt Angle

Refin Rewind: Kurt Angle

This week we have a Refin Rewind episode with the interview we did with Kurt Angle from March of this year. However, before that we bring in Dollar Bill Dave from the Filter Free Podcast to join Brian and RJ in a new segment called "Stump the Ref" where Dave says that Randy Orton is overrated and Brian defends the notion that Randy is not overrated.


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Jun 21, 202301:18:19
Bet On Yourself

Bet On Yourself

Frankie Kazarian has recently celebrated some milestone moments in his wrestling career; he speaks on that, being trained by the great Killer Kowalski, what led him to go back to IMPACT Wrestling, and what the wrestling business means to him, as he has bet on himself and tries to give back to the next generation of wrestlers.


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Jun 14, 202301:52:55
The World According To Chimel

The World According To Chimel

Tony Chimel has done it all in the wrestling business; for over 30 years Tony did a lot in the WWE; from driving the ring truck to being one of the best ring announcers of all time. Brian, Jimmy, and Tony reminisce about the great times from days past in wresting with some great stories throughout. This and much more on this weeks episode.


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Jun 07, 202301:27:42
Drop The Mic with Ken Anderson

Drop The Mic with Ken Anderson

Ken Anderson was one of the most recognizable stars in WWE and TNA; and this week he talks about the trials and tribulations that he encountered in and outside the ring. Ken also remembers some of the biggest moments in his career such as working with the Undertaker and Mr McMahon. Some of his best work happened in TNA as a member of Aces and Eights as well as his great feuds with Bully Ray and Kurt Angle. All this and more on our latest episode


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Jimmy Korderas Social Media
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May 31, 202302:12:47
Dishing Dirt With Raj Giri

Dishing Dirt With Raj Giri

Raj Giri has broke some of the biggest news in professional wrestling since starting Wrestling INC in 1997 as he joins us this week. Wrestling Inc was one of the first wresting sites many fans visited to get all their wrestling news when they became a fan. Raj went on to speak on what went into the creation of the website and what he went though to maintain it. Raj talks about some of the best times currently in wrestling as well as some of the times that remain in our memories forever.


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May 24, 202301:24:18
From a Kid to the X-factor
May 17, 202301:20:28
Tales of Casanova

Tales of Casanova


Kenny Casanova joins Brian and Jimmy this week on the show. As an author of so many great books, he talks about what goes into writing and preparing some of the great books you see on the shelves today. However, Kenny also talks about the joy he has when he can work with some of the people that he grew up watching and following. All of this and some very funny stories he has been a part of in and outside the ring.




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Jimmy Korderas Social Media
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Music by AJ McKay
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May 10, 202301:52:45
Stronger Then The Business

Stronger Then The Business

This week we welcome Ken Patera to the show, and is full of great stories you will only hear on this episode. From his power lifting days to running up and down the road with some of the greats in wrestling history; Ken has seen and lived it all. We also have a special run in from his WWE days that caught Ken by surprise. Find out who joined us and so much more on this weeks episode.




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Brian Hebner Social Media
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Jimmy Korderas Social Media
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Apr 26, 202301:44:51
Wrestling On The Edge
Apr 19, 202301:44:12
Fanging N Banging
Apr 12, 202301:25:38
Being Immortal
Apr 05, 202301:42:26
The Angle On Wrestling
Mar 29, 202301:17:45
The Scarlette Letter
Mar 22, 202301:43:14
Legendary Stripes

Legendary Stripes

For the first time in 20 years Brian Hebner, Jimmy Korderas, and Mike Chioda are in the same place once again. This week we welcome Mike Chioda to the show as we share great memories from the road and give some advice to some of the current crop of talent. Three of the greats of all time talk shop makes this weeks episode a must listen.

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Jimmy Korderas Social Media
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Mar 15, 202302:16:05
The Giant and Boss

The Giant and Boss

The 8th wonder of the world Andre The Giant is the most polarizing figure in all of professional wrestling, and this week we talk about some great times and moments in his career. Andre was the attraction that wrestling desperately needed in the 1980s when the business needed to gain some momentum. Brian and Jimmy also remember some funny stories involving meeting Andre, the Ultimate Warrior, and drinking with Andre.

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Brian Hebner Social Media
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Jimmy Korderas Social Media
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Mar 08, 202301:39:54
Reffing To A Handler

Reffing To A Handler

This week we remember the life and career of a close friend to everyone that met him; we talk everything Tim White. The early days saw him being Andre The Giant’s go to guy. Later on we saw him in the ring as one of the most recognizable referees in WWE history. After getting injured in a Hell In A Cell Match in 2002 Tim began a backstage roll with the company then kept him in the business that he loved so much.

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Jimmy Korderas Social Media
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Mar 01, 202301:39:25
"The Adventures Of Kendrick"

"The Adventures Of Kendrick"

Brian Kendrick has wrestled all over the world and this week he explains what wrestling means to him. As an in-ring talent, producer, or promoter Brian Kendrick has done a lot in the business. As the character Spanky, he did some memorable things in the business but came into his own when he started tagging with Paul London and showed the world what he could do. All of this and some great stories with both Jimmy and Brian.

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Feb 22, 202301:53:43
"Refin Rewind" Gail Kim

"Refin Rewind" Gail Kim

This week we bring you “Refin Rewind” with Former IMPACT and WWE Women’s Champion Gail Kim.


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Feb 15, 202301:13:40
"The Not So Dirty One"
Feb 08, 202301:33:43
Regally Devilish
Feb 01, 202301:42:58
The Show That's Larger Then Life
Jan 25, 202301:41:59
The Broken Hardy! Delete!
Jan 18, 202301:38:31
I Am Hardcore Country!!!
Jan 11, 202301:47:17
"It's What Everyone Wants"
Jan 04, 202302:29:11
"Wolves to Leader of the Pack"
Dec 28, 202201:28:52
Refin Rewind: Bully Ray
Dec 21, 202259:01
"Rolling The Dice With The Outlandish One"
Dec 14, 202201:04:40
The Beginning till the "Book End"
Dec 07, 202201:50:18
Russo: The Truth Is Told
Nov 30, 202202:17:12
The Changing of Faces and Places
Nov 23, 202201:34:46
The Myth...The Legend!!!
Nov 16, 202201:19:25
From the Spider to the Man
Nov 09, 202201:56:11
Starrcade 1985

Starrcade 1985

If we are going out, we are going to go out strong. On this last episode of Ringside Rant Justin, Dave, and RJ rant about Starrcade 1985. This NWA pay per view had some of the best matches of all time including Dusty Rhodes taking on Ric Flair for the NWA title and Magnum TA taking on Tully Blanchard inside a steel cage in a "I Quit" match.

Thank you all for supporting the show for over three years.
Nov 04, 202202:08:28
Passion Is Spelled MACLIN
Nov 02, 202201:51:24
No Mercy 2002
Oct 28, 202201:40:02
The Virtuosa of Wrestling
Oct 26, 202202:16:54
No Mercy 2001
Oct 21, 202201:03:11