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Shooting the Shiznit

by W2M Network

Shootin' the Shitniz is a weekly 30 minute podcast where the host Will Brian Tramel sits down to "shoot the shiznit" with wrestling personalities, friends and just people that he finds interesting. Tramel has been a wrestling fan, wrestler, manager, fanzine editor and podcaster in his almost 40 years of wrestling fandom.

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Episodes

  1. Shooting the Shiznit EP 158: Brian Thompson Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with his “ol’buddy” Brian Thompson for Episode 158. Brian joins BT to talk about ratings & TV rights, do the WWE writers care?, one hour TV, the WWE fan, All In, where do the indie guys go?, modern day heat and…

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  2. Shooting the Shiznit EP 157: Referee Phil Slivinski Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Phil “Sly” Slivinski for Episode 157. Phil joins BT to talk about watching wrestling for the first time, growing up as a fan in the Philly area, going to the hotel to meet the wrestlers, finding out when the...

  3. Shooting the Shiznit EP 156: Best Wrestling News of September 2018

    It’s time for the “special edition of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown Ep 39 : “The WTF News Desk September, 2018” for Episode 156. Lance & BT count down the 10 strange & fun topics of September in this monthly series with their own brand of...

  4. Shooting the Shiznit EP 154: Cool Kids Top 10: Best Reasons to Watch Impact Wrestling in 2018

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown: Ep 38 “Top 10 Reasons to Watch TNA/IMPACT” for Episode 154. Can Lance convince BT to go back watching TNA/IMPACT? 43 fun minutes! All the archived episodes are at...

  5. Shooting the Shiznit EP 153: Jaxon Stone Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Jaxon Stone. Jaxon & BT talk about growing up as a fan, learning all the wrestling inside terms, going to wrestling with his Dad, about his character, his mic work, playing baseball, training to be a…

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  6. Shooting the Shiznit EP 151: Dreadhead Kev Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Dreadhead Kev. Kev & BT talk about growing up as a fan, wanting to train to be a wrestler, meeting Dustin Starr, going to Mania, brain surgery, becoming a photographer, Raven, CM Punk and much more. 38 fun...

  7. Shooting the Shiznit EP 150: Austin Gunn Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Austin Gunn for the 150th episode! Austin & BT talk about growing up around the business, watching his Dad wrestle, ALL IN, emulating his Dad, psychology in matches, training, Chuck & Billy, D-Generation X,...

  8. Shooting the Shiznit EP 149: All Things ALL IN

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with his “Was It Really THAT Good?” co-host Gene Jackson & Brennon Martin for Episode 149. BT & Gene talk about their fun Starrcast/ALL IN weekend. They chat about BT getting lost, how much did they pay for...

  9. Shooting the Shiznit EP 148: Cool Kids Countdown: Wrestling News August 2018

    It’s time for the “special edition of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown Ep 37 : “The WTF News Desk August, 2018” for Episode 148. Lance & BT count down the 10 strange & fun topics of August in this monthly series with their own brand of unique...

  10. Shooting the Shiznit EP 147: All In Review

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with his Cool Kids Countdown co-host Lance LeVine for Episode 147. BT & Lance talk about their fun Starrcast/ALL IN weekend. They chat about BT arriving in Chicago, different panels they attended, the organization...

  11. Shooting the Shiznit EP 145: Brennon Martin Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel is joined by Brennon Martin for Episode 145. Martin, the author of “Teeny: Professional Wrestling's Grand Dame”, & BT talk about the family tree, running shows all over the Memphis area, Pat Malone & Roy Welch, Andy…

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  12. Shooting the Shiznit EP 143: Jastin Taylor Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel is joined by Jastin Taylor for Episode 143. BT & Taylor talk about becoming a fan, going to live matches, WCW & Attitude era, when did we know it was a work?, training to be a wrestler, video for Tough Enough, getting on...

  13. Shooting the Shiznit EP 142: Cool Kids Top 10: Best G1 Climax 28 Wrestlers

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXXV “Top 10 Performers of G1 2018” for Episode 142. In rapid fire format they talk about the tremendous G1 Tournament in this almost 48 minute action packed episode! All…

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  14. Shooting the Shiznit EP 141: Todd Martin Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Pro Wrestling Torch’s Todd Martin for Episode 141. BT & Todd talk about becoming a fan, wrestling being real, writing about wrestling, birth of internet sites, working for both WON & Torch, selling out All In…

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  15. Shooting the Shiznit EP 137: Sean & Lindsay Lechowicz Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Guest host Lance LeVine is joined by Sean & Lindsay Lechowicz for episode 137. Sean & Lindsay talk about getting together for the first time, becoming a fan, Nexus, getting married with ROH, Jay Lethal her favorite, Jimmy Jacobs hitting...

  16. Shooting the Shiznit EP 135: Kris Wolf Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Guest host Lance LeVine is joined by international wrestling star Kris Wolf for episode 135. Lance & Kris talk about what she was doing before wrestling, the breakup, moving to Japan, being a teacher, watching Stardom for the first…

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  17. Shooting the Shiznit EP 134: Cool Kids Top 10: Most Boring Wrestlers

    It’s time for the “Special Edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXXIII. “10 Wrestlers That Bore Us!”, for Episode 134. With their own brand of unique humor, Lance & BT count down the 10 wrestlers whose matches inspire them to clip…

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  18. Shooting the Shiznit EP 133: Anthony Henry Interview 2

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Guest host Lance LeVine is joined by Anthony Henry (making this 2nd appearance) for episode 133. Lance & Anthony talk about being an Indy darling, traveling on the Indies, Evolve, Freelance, New Japan, how you get top bookings, MMA…

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  19. Shooting the Shiznit EP 130: Hyan Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Guest host Lance LeVine is joined by Hyan for episode 130. Lance & Hyan talk about growing up as a fan, Reality of Wrestling, Booker T, wrestling Nia Jax on RAW, favorite wrestlers, Mae Young Classic, working for Geico, Twitter…

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  20. Shooting the Shiznit EP 129: Cool Kids Top 10: Biggest Wrestling News June 2018

    It’s time for the “special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXXII: “The WTF News Desk June, 2018” for Episode 129. Lance & BT count down the 10 strange & fun topics of June in this monthly series with their own brand of unique...

  21. Shooting the Shiznit EP 128: Great American Bloopers & Outtakes 2018

    It’s time for a special holiday edition of Shootin’ The Shiznit! The second annual Great American Bloopers & Outtakes with BT, Ric Davies, Kenny Bolin, Dustin Starr, Jason Wells, Gene Jackson, Bob Magee, Jeff Jarrett, Tom Robinson and more! A fun 50 minutes ! Sponsored by spunklube.com

  22. Shooting the Shiznit EP 127: Jason Wells Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Jason Wells joins Brian Tramel for episode 127. Wells & BT talk about Rasslin’ Riot, watching as a fan, going to live matches, starting in the business, Cape Championship Wrestling, and much more!

  23. Shooting the Shiznit EP 125: Dave Duponte Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Ric Davies joins Brian Tramel for episode 125. Davies is also known as Dave Duponte in the Michigan indie scene and has been friends with BT for over 30 years. Davies talks about becoming friends with BT, tape trading, discovering…

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  24. Shooting the Shiznit EP 124: Cool Kids Top 10: NJPW Dominion 2018 Takeaways

    It’s time for the “special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXXI: “10 Takeaways from Dominion” for Episode 124. Lance & BT count down the 10 things they took away with their own brand of unique humor.

  25. Shooting the Shiznit EP 122: Biggest Wrestling News May 2018

    It’s time for the “special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids CountdownXXX: “The WTF News Desk May, 2018” for Episode 122. Lance & BT count down the 10 strange & fun topics of May in this monthly series with their own brand of unique humor.

  26. Shooting the Shiznit EP 121: "Starmaker" Kenny Bolin Interview 3

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Kenny Bolin makes his 3rd appearance joining Brian Tramel for episode 121. Bolin & BT talk about when a lady tried to con him, growing up at the Louisville Gardens, meeting Jim Cornette for the first time, learning it was a work, a big...

  27. Shooting the Shiznit EP 120: Dustin Five Starr Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Dustin “Five” Starr joins Brian Tramel for episode 120. This is the 6th & final show in our “Memphis in May” series. Starr talks about growing up as a fan in Memphis, training with Don Bass, Randy Hales, his first match, setting up the...

  28. Shooting the Shiznit EP 119: Derrick King Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Derrick King joins Brian Tramel for episode 119. This is the 5th show in our “Memphis in May” series. Derrick talks about growing up as fan in Memphis, training, Wrestling Observer, Power Pro, Randy Hales, wrestling in the Memphis area...

  29. Shooting the Shiznit EP 118: Cool Kids Top 10: Things About All In

    It’s time for the“special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XIX “Top 10 Things We Are Looking Most Forward To About "All In" ” for Episode 118. Lance & BT count down reasons why “All In” is going be fun with their own brand of…

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  30. Shooting the Shiznit EP 117: Eric Wayne Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Eric Wayne joins Brian Tramel for episode 117. This is the 4th show in our “Memphis in May” series. Wayne talks about setting up the ring, Buddy Wayne jokes, the people that he worked with, being at TV5, writing columns for RRO,...

  31. Shooting the Shiznit EP 115: Picture Perfect Tag Team Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” “Picture Perfect” (Christian Jacobs & Chris O’Neal) join Brian Tramel for episode 115. This is the third show in our “Memphis in May” series. Both guys talk about how they started as fans, training to be a wrestler, tagging with other...

  32. Shooting the Shiznit EP 114: Cool Kids Top 10: Wrestling Entrances of All-Time

    It’s time for the “special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXVIII “Top 10 Entrances of All Time” for Episode 114. Lance & BT count down wrestling’s best entrances with their own brand of unique humor.

  33. Shooting the Shiznit EP 113: Mark Southern Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” Mark Southern joins Brian Tramel for episode 113. This is the second show in our “Memphis in May” series. Southern talks about starting as a fan, watching Memphis Wrestling, going to Mid-South Coliseum, working outlaw shows, forming the...

  34. Shooting the Shiznit EP 112: Cool Kids Top 10: Biggest Wrestling News April 2018

    It’s time for the“special edition” of Shootin’ The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXVII “Lance & BT DO The News: April 2018” for Episode 112. Lance & BT count down the 10 hottest topics of April in a new monthly series with their own brand of unique humor.

  35. Shooting The Shiznit EP 111: Simon Reed Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” Simon Reed joins Brian Tramel for episode 111. This is the first show in our “Memphis in May” series. Reed talks about starting as a fan, watching Memphis Wrestling, Sting, training with Don Bass, forming the Beale Street Posse, meeting...

  36. Shooting the Shiznit EP 110: Cool Kids Countdown Top 10 Dave Meltzer Trolls

    It’s time for the“special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXVI “Reading is Your Friend Top 10 Dave Meltzer Trolls” for Episode 110. Lance & BT count down the different trolls that seem to spend their life on Twitter being...

  37. Shooting the Shiznit EP 109: Tuesday Night Neckbreaker

    It’s time for episode 109 of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Special "flashback" show from March, 2015. This is an episode of Tuesday Night Neckbreaker as host Michael Joy talks to Brian Tramel about Rasslin Riot, Ultimate Roider, Mick Foley, Ring Rat Report, smart fans “back in the day,” getting a call...

  38. Shooting the Shiznit Cool Kids Top 10: Superstar Shakeup 2018 Picks

    It’s time for the“special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXV “Superstar Shakeup: Irrelevant/Relevant Top 10” for Episode 108. Lance & BT count down the good and the bad from Superstar Shakeup. In rapid fire format.

  39. Shooting the Shiznit EP 107: Fred Cotto Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” Superfan Fred Cotto joins Brian Tramel for episode 107. Cotto talks about starting as a fan, watching wrestling on WOR, going to MSG, wrestling in Mississippi, Wrestling Observer, Lawler is going to win the belt from Flair, all the…

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  40. Shooting the Shiznit EP 106: Anthony Henry Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” Anthony Henry joins Brian Tramel for episode 106. Henry talks about starting as a fan, who did he like as a fan?, what makes a good worker?, being a UFC fan, training to be a wrestler, becoming a fan of New Japan, no flights for the New...

  41. Shooting the Shiznit EP 105 Cool Kids Top 10: Wrestlemania 34 Takeaways

    It’s time for the“special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXV “10 10 10 Takeaways from Wrestlemania 34” for Episode 105. Lance & BT count down their Top 10 takeaways from the show.

  42. Shooting the Shiznit EP 103: Jammie Ward: The Squared Circle

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This is the 5th show in the “Let’s Talk Shiznit on the Dirt Sheets” series. Episode 103 features Jammie Ward talking about The Squared Circle. BT & Jammie talk about when he started being a fan, how it started, how did he put it…

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  43. Shooting the Shiznit EP 102: Cool Kids Top 10: Strong Style Evolved

    It’s time for the“special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXIII “Strong Style Evolved: Worst to Best” for Episode 102. Lance & BT count down all nine matches & throw in a “takeaway.”

  44. Shooting the Shiznit EP 101: Paul McArthur Wrestling Perspective

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This is the 4th show in the “Let’s Talk Shiznit on the Dirt Sheets” series. Episode 101 features Paul MacArthur talking about the Wrestling Perspective. BT & Paul talk about when he started being a fan, they did not do news, started…

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  45. Shooting the Shiznit EP 100: Jeff Jarrett Interview

    It’s time for the 100th episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” and for this episode we have Jeff Jarrett and a WWE HOF Roundtable! Jeff talks about his first meeting with BT, asking a question at the gimmicks table, talks about HOF, who will induct him in the HOF?, is Jeff ready for the last run?, who...

  46. Shooting the Shiznit EP 99: Jon Gallagher of The Wrestling Forum

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This is the third show in the “Let’s Talk Shiznit on the Dirt Sheets” series. Episode 99 features Jon Gallagher talking about the Wrestling Forum. BT & Jon talk about when Jon started being a fan, what inspired him to start the wrestling...

  47. Shooting the Shiznit EP 97: Lance Levine Talking The Chokehold

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This is the first show in the “Let’s Talk Shiznit on the Dirt Sheets” series. Episode 97 features Lance LeVine to talk about Chokehold. BT & Lance talk about when Lance started being a fan, what inspired him to start the wrestling zine,...

  48. Shooting the Shiznit EP 95: Ringside Reflector's JD McKay

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This is the first show in the “Let’s Talk Shiznit on the Dirt Sheets” series. Episode 95 features JD McKay to talk about Ringside Reflector. BT & JD talk about the start of JD becoming a fan, all the wrestling he could watch, going to…

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  49. Shooting the Shiznit EP 94: Cool Kids Countdown Top 10 Wrestling Guilty Pleasures

    It’s time for the“special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XXI “Top 10 Guilty Pleasures” for Episode 94. Lance & BT count down some of the people in wrestling that the masses may not like, but they like them! In rapid fire format.

  50. Shooting the Shiznit EP 93: Memphis Wrestler Rude Interview

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” Episode 93 featuring Memphis wrestling veteran Rude. Rude & BT talk about growing up as a fan,training, forming the “Naughty By Nature” tag team with Tully, first match, taking off the masks, Pokerface joining the team, working WWE…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shootin' the Shitniz is a weekly 30 minute podcast where the host Will Brian Tramel sits down to "shoot the shiznit" with wrestling personalities, friends and just people that he finds interesting. Tramel has been a wrestling fan, wrestler, manager, fanzine editor and podcaster in his almost 40 years of wrestling fandom.

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Shootin' the Shitniz is a weekly 30 minute podcast where the host Will Brian Tramel sits down to "shoot the shiznit" with wrestling personalities, friends and just people that he finds interesting. Tramel has been a wrestling fan, wrestler, manager, fanzine editor and podcaster in his almost 40...

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