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The Smarks Podcast

by Michael Rose

The Smarks Podcast is a podcast about the world of professional wrestling, from the indy scene all the way to WWE.

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Episodes

  1. The Afternoon Blitz 7-29

    Welcome to a Friday edition of The Afternoon Blitz with Smokey, Captain Cool, and The Bandi Man.

  2. The Smarks-Money in the Bank Preview

    This week we preview the upcoming Money in the Bank show.

  3. The Smarks April 1-Wrestlemania Preview

    This week's episode we have Dr. Trey Franklin joins us as he does annually to preview The Granddaddy of Them All, WrestleMania 36! We preview every match, even with the changes, and give you our thoughts on the show. Take a listen!

  4. The Smarks 3-13: Everything is Cancelled

    This week's episode we discuss the Coronavirus and the impact it is having on the wrestling world. We also discuss the happenings from Elimination Chamber, AEW, and the HOSS Tournament.

  5. The Smarks 2/27-GOLDBERG BEATS THE FIEND!!!

    In this episode, we give our reaction to Goldberg winning the Universal Title defeating The Fiend Bray Wyatt and giving him his first loss as The Fiend(EVERYONE PANIC)!!!!!!! Also, we preview the upcoming AEW: Revolution PPV and we give our predictions for the upcoming HOSS Tournament for New…

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  6. The Smarks 2/6-Who Should Face The Fiend at Wrestlemania?

    In this episode, we debate who we think should challenge The Fiend Bray Wyatt for the Universal Title at WrestleMania. Also, we discuss the first 11 into the 16 man HOSS Tournament at New South Pro Wrestling and compare it to previous years. Then, we talk about how this past Wednesday may have…

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  7. The Smarks 1/30-Our Talk with Arky Shea

    We are back with a new episode that we think you will really enjoy. Former radio man and new podcaster Arky Shea joins us as we discuss the death of Kobe Bryant, preview the Super Bowl, discuss the world of professional wrestling, and more!

  8. The Smarks 12/20-Colin West of Synergy Wrestling Stops By Again

    This week we have Colin West of Synergy Wrestling on again to discuss a variety of topics. We preview the BIG BAD BITCHIN CHRISTMAS that WARHORSE is bringing us on the 28th, as well as the Cruiserweight Crown Tournament that Synergy is running in Jan/Feb. Also, we discuss the NXT Women's Division...

  9. The Smarks 12/5-The Rise of Keith Lee

    In this week's episode, we discuss the new cornerstones for the Men's and Women's Division in NXT. Also, we talk about the independent wrestling scene in the Mid South this weekend, with GCW having 2 big Tennessee shows with SUP and WOMBAT, RCCW on Saturday night, and Crux Wrestling as well. Take…

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  10. The Smarks-Cornette Says Dumb Sh*t

    In this episode Smokey and Courageous talk everything wrestling from Jim Cornette saying dumb sh*t to our preview of Survivor Series and WARGAMES so you should tune in to enjoy.

  11. The Smarks 11-14-Colin West, the owner of Synergy Wrestling

    We have the owner of Synergy Wrestling Colin West on with us talking the Black Friday show Synergy Wrestling has coming up, along with his HORSEPOWER AND HEAVY METAL CHRISTMAS spectacular that will be coming up. We also discuss AEW Full Gear, the week in TV, and more!

  12. The Smarks 11-7-Dr. Trey Franklin Joins Us, NXT is Catching Up

    This week we have on Dr. Trey Franklin to discuss the independent wrestling scene state and why social media is essential to help build your character. We preview Full Gear from AEW and give our thoughts on WWE, NXT, AEW, and more(no Crown Jewel talk, that sucked).

  13. The Smarks 10/24-WRESTLING IS DYING!!!

    If you know us, you know that the headline is deceptive. We discuss the month with AEW, NXT, and the Independent wrestling scene.

  14. The Smarks 10/3-Freakshow, The Start of the Wed. Night Wars

    In this episode we are joined by one of the most well known deathmatch wrestlers, The Freakshow. We discuss deathmatch style, the Gypsy Joe Invitational, and more. In Part 2, we discuss the first night of the Wednesday Night Wars as AEW Dynamite premiered on TNT and NXT on USA went the full 2...

  15. The Smarks 9/25-Kung Fu Janela

    This week we are joined by the legendary Kung Fu Janela! We discuss the transformation of his character into the White Claw drinking, palm striking kung fu master of the Janelas.

  16. The Smarks 9/11-What is the Best Way to Help Younger Talent?

    In this week's episode, we discuss how WWE is making younger talent learn from the veterans and also cover the indy scene in the Mid South

  17. The Smarks 9/4-Review of All Out, NXT UK, and NJPW

    This week we review all that went throughout the world of indie wrestling in the South plus our reviews of All Out, Royal Quest, and NXT UK.

  18. The Smarks 8/21-Casio, Gene Jackson.

    This week's episode we have Casio from WHW Monday and Gene Jackson from Local to Legends Radio.

  19. The Smarks 8/14-Referee Doug Markham, AEW, Summerslam Weekend.

    This episode we have the best indy wrestling referee Doug Markham as a guest. We discuss how important a ref is to the wrestling business, plus NXT Takeover and SummerSlam weekend thoughts.

  20. The Smarks 8/8-SCI Weekend Review, Summerslam Weekend Preview

    This week the cover what happened at SCI weekend plus preview Summerslam weekend!

  21. The Smarks 8-1-SCI Weekend is here!

    We review After Hours at the Gypsy Joe, preview SCI and all the weekend in indie wrestling in the mid South and more!

  22. The Smarks 7/25-Kaos of The Lost Souls. After Hours at the Gypsy Joe. And more!

    This week we have Kaos of The Lost Souls on the podcast with us talking indy wrestling and After Hours at the Gypsy Joe!

  23. The Smarks 7/17-Fight for the Fallen, Evolve, and Extreme Rules Review

    This week, we review the weekend in wrestling with AEW, Evolve, and WWE, plus we preview the weekend in the Mid South indie scene with GCW and After Hours at the Gypsy Joe. And more!

  24. The Smarks 7-11-Fight for the Fallen and Extreme Rules Preview

    Since we have been off for 2 weeks, we discuss the last few weeks in AEW, from Fyter Fest to Fight for the Fallen, the Mid South indie wrestling scene, and WWE from Stomping Grounds to Extreme Rules.

  25. The Smarks 6/20-Dr. Trey Franklin

    If you have ever heard us before, you know when we have Dr. Trey on it is a must listen. We talk all things wrestling.

  26. The Smarks 6/13-Savin Roberts of Omega Virus. AEW, RCCW, New South, and more!

    We have Savin Roberts of Omega Virus on and he and Courageous get into a great take on the indy wrestling scene.

  27. The Smarks 6/6-Dump Sanders and New South Professional Wrestling.

    The Smarks this week previews this weekend's New South show, plus, the Bully Ray situation, NJPY Dominion, and more!

  28. The Smarks 5/30-AEW Double or Nothing Review, Mox's comments and more!

    We discuss AEW this week with Double or Nothing along with Mox's comments on Vince McMahon. Plus, we have Scene Nick join us so why don't you?

  29. The Smarks 5/23-MITB Review and Double or Nothing Preview

    This week we talk what happened at Money in the Bank, we preview Double or Nothing, and more!

  30. The Smarks 5/16

    In this week's episode Smokey and Courageous discuss AEW to TNT, New South, WWE Money in the Bank, Avengers: Endgame Review, and our thoughts on the new Batman.

  31. The Smarks May 9th-What will happen to Lars Sullivan? New South, AEW, and More!

    On this week's episode, we discuss the situation with Lars Sullivan and the controversy of his prior social media posts. Also, we preview the weekend in indy wrestling in north AL, mainly New South. Then, we discuss AEW and how WWE understands how much of a threat they are and lastly, the way you...

  32. The Smarks 4/25-What is happening with the ratings for WWE? Is AEW the right alternative?

    Why has Raw and Smackdown ratings gone down? Is it that WWE caters to the internet too much, or that it's too ADD for viewers, or that they have not made talent the main reason for viewing? Listen and you will find out our thoughts

  33. The Smarks 4/18-Superstar Shake Up, The Masters, NBA Playoffs

    Tonight we discuss the WWE Superstar Shake Up and the impact for the talents who have moved, plus the local indie wrestling scene in the Mid South area, plus Tiger winning at The Masters and the NBA Playoffs.

  34. The Smarks 4/11-Why is the referee important in a match? Wrestlemania weekend review

    We discuss who is to blame in the botch at the end of WrestleMania plus what we thought about the whole Mania weekend and we preview indie wrestling in the Mid South this week.

  35. The Smarks-Wrestlemania 35 Preview

    In this episode, we are joined by The Marking Out Boys as we preview NXT: Takeover New York and Wrestlemania 35.

  36. The Smarks 3/28-Scene Nick, EWA, Wrestlemania Weekend

    This week on The Smarks Podcast we talk with a friend of the show, Scene Nick, about Wrestlemania weekend for the indie wrestling scene. Also, we cover EWA with THE CHAMP Keith Courageous, and more!

  37. Vintage Smarks-Royal Rumble 2019 Preview

    Yes, we are taking the week off. Got vacation time to take. But, in the meantime, we bring you for those who missed it, our preview of this year's Royal Rumble. What did we get right predicting the Road to Wrestlemania? What did we get wrong? Take a listen and be entertained and we will be back...

  38. The Smarks 3/14-Fastlane and WWE Week in Review, The Best of Indy Wrestling in the Week, Greatest Entrance Music Bracket

    We talk about how Fastlane kicked the WrestleMania hype into high gear, the greatness in indy wrestling in the past week, and which entrance music is your favorite of all time?

  39. The Smarks Podcast 3/7-Fastlane Preview, The Life of Indy Wrestling

    In this episode, we preview WWE Fastlane plus talk about the news and notes in the world of professional wrestling. Also, what does an indy promotion do to turn away fans and talent? Also, what are the little things talent can do to work their way up? Listen!

  40. The Smarks Podcast-HOSS Tournament Edition

    We are live at New South's HOSS Tournament as we cover the whole weekend along with interviews with Michael Elgin, Shean Christopher, the NEW New South Heavyweight Champion Tyler Matrix and more!

  41. The Smarks 12/13-Tyler Matrix Interview with The Smarks

    Indy wrestling star throughout the Mid South of the USA Tyler Matrix joins Smokey and Mr. Jordan Terrell. We talk about his rise up the indy ranks, his 2018 going into 2019, favorite opponents, and more!

  42. The Smarks 2/21-Elimination Chamber and WWE Week in Review, News and Notes, New South HOSS Tournament

    We are back with another episode! This one we give our review of WWE's Elimination Chamber, plus our thoughts of the craziness of Raw and Smackdown this past week. News and notes including the Dusty Rhodes Classic, an out of left field news bit. Plus, we give out thoughts on the New South HOSS...

  43. The Smarks 2/7-Scene Nick Interview, AEW Double or Nothing Press Conference, WWE, NXT

    We interview The Official Prada Sponsored Scene Nick before his upcoming street fight with Duke "The Dumpster Droese at Revive Pro in McMinnville, TN. The AEW Double or Nothing Press Conference was happening live during the taping and we give our live thoughts on Pac/Hangman and Jericho/Omega....

  44. The Smarks 2/14-WWE, NXT, AEW, RCCW, New South

    The very first episode of The Smarks Podcast!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Smarks Podcast is a podcast about the world of professional wrestling, from the indy scene all the way to WWE.

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Michael Rose

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