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Wrestling With the Champ
by Podomedy
Follow the adventures of the Pub Wrestling Federation champion the Ginger Ninja and his long-suffering manager in this award-winning comedy wrestling podcast. Starring, written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. FistyMania is our improvised gameshow! See us live at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, May 30 https://www.rikmayallcomedyfestival.com/events/wrestling-with-the-champ-fistymania/ Buy official WWTC t-shirts now on Teemill: https://podomedy.teemill.com/collection/wrestling-with-the-champ/ WINNER: Leicester Comedy Festival Liberty Award 2026 WINNER: Best Sport at the Independent Podcast Awards 202
Episodes
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Reality Cheque
The Champ recalls his most desperate moment in the ring in this special episode for CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably. If you enjoyed this episode, please make a donation to our preferred charity: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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One More Match
Why are Ant and Damo dragging The Champ back to their award-winning wrestling comedy podcast this September? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Slam'd Up for CALM
The worlds of wrestling and comedy collide on Slam'd Up our first charity live stream! Guests include Kym Priess (live from LA), Lou King Sharp (live from his living room), Jerry Bakewell (next to his dog) and Che Burnley (with his Mum asleep in the next room). Hosted by Ant McGinley and Damien…
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Behind the Polyester Curtain (Recorded at Edinburgh Fringe)
The Champ and Damo discuss ways to punch up their latest live show. This episode was recorded to help raise funds for our live show FistyMania! at Edinburgh Fringe. Every fiver or tenner makes a real difference and if you listen to the end you'll find out what's really in it for you. Sponsor us…
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The Floor is Lager
The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August...
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The Floor is Lager (Ad Free)
The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August...
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Junkyard Dog
Desperate to fund his movie career, the Champ makes a deal with a local gangster. Starring: Alex Leam, Alex Whitely, Charles Commins, Dan Mellins, Drew Stearne, Faye Marshall, Lee Burton, Livi Graham, Paul Ricketts, Sean Allsop, Walker Nixon. Music in this episode appears under Creative Commons…
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Top 20 Fake Ads
With over 100 comedy commercials to choose from, Ant & Damo share their favourite 20 fake ads from all six seasons of this award-winning funny podcast. If you have one you love, tag us on social media and let us know! Special thanks to all the incredible voice talent who featured over the years…
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Night of the Ninja 2
As a masked killer stalks wrestlers on Halloween, the Ginger Ninja fights to stay alive until morning. Starring: Ciaran Saward, Carl Jones, Hannah Edwards, and Paul Gannon. Music appears under creative commons 4.0, including Memoraphile - Perfect Dungeon, Wolfgang - 8-bit Haunted House Theme…
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Chortle Combat: Live at Edinburgh Fringe
Relive the improvised comedy game show that took Edinburgh Fringe by storm in 2024! Strap in for five rounds of fight-based fun - featuring comedian Drew Stearne - recorded live at The Globe bar on Niddry Street by Blue Smoke Comedy. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant…
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Race to Edinburgh - Part Three
The boys are in the north, but dangers await. Who will win the race to Edinburgh? Starring: Ant McGinley, Bryan Malcolm, Damien St John, Johnny Goldsmith, and Mick Cullen. Music: Featuring tracks by Kevin MacLeod Incompetch.com under CC 4.0 Journey To Ascend, Suvaco do Cristo, Exit The Premises,...
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Race to Edinburgh - Part Two
How far will the boys go in the quest to cross the finish line first? Strap in for part two of Race to Edinburgh, as the Ginger Ninja and Damo head to Scotland to perform their new show, Chortle Combat, live at #EdFringe! Music: Toward the Mountains by Gioele Fazzeri, Money by Soul Prod Music,...
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Race to Edinburgh - Part One
It's a race against time as our disastrous duo go head-to-head in a battle to arrive in Edinburgh first as part of the PBH Free Fringe 2024. If you liked this episode, please consider donating a fiver (or more) to help fund our live shows. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp.…
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A New Flame
Ian Skinner has replaced the Champ using AI, leaving our hero as just another Nigel. As the New Ginger Ninja, he begins dismantling everything the old version cherished, while the world remains oblivious. However, an army of Nigel's bands together with the real Ginger Ninja to challenge the fake...
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Red Domino
When the Ginger Ninja finds his biggest opponent is making more money than him outside the ring, he's tempted to bet everything on the outcome of one match. But this time, there's not just his title and reputation on the line but his best friend, Damo. Starring Edy Hurst, Edward Adoo, Esther Dunn...
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Lager than Life
A mysterious figure returns from the past and threatens to ruin the Champ's future. Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, can the Ginger Ninja save the day and his reputation? Will the Ginger Ninja be able to lift the curse? Will Damien ever be able to impersonate an animal convincingly? And...
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Smiledriver (Live from Edinburgh)
Imagine that Paddington Bear was a 7-foot-tall, angry wrestler. Imagine him taking on the Ginger Ninja as he attempts to save his reputation after being cancelled. Imagine you're in the basement of a fast food joint watching it all unfold. Settle in, press play, and enjoy the performance that...
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Mystery Episode
Test your knowledge of all things Champ-related in our bonus quiz! Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WrestleDreaming (Sleeping Booty)
Ever wondered what it would feel like to step into the ring with the Ginger Ninja? Stop fantasising and start WrestleDreaming. Close your eyes and let the good times roll. Music featured includes NaturesEye - Frequency Of Sleep Meditation, AlexiAction - Abstract World, AlexiAction - Rock The…
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Andrew the Giant
In a long-lost interview recorded before his death in 2002, the man mountain from Oldham AKA Andrew the Giant, reveals his favourite match of all time. Hear from the largest competitor to ever compete in the PWF in our biggest episode yet! Starring Ant McGinley, Bay Salveson, Charles Commins, Che...
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It's All Gravy (Patreon Preview)
In this Patreon preview, Ant reveals what wrestling in gravy was really like, and we discuss the sheer amount of global media coverage The Champ has received from the likes of CNN, Daily Mail, Metro UK, Reuters and BBC Radio 5 Live. Plus, Damo discusses plans for the Leicester Comedy Festival…
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Terror of the Timekeeper
When a strange anomaly enters Earth's atmosphere, it threatens to wipe out every living creature in its path. In a race against time, can the Ginger Ninja save humanity, or will he spend his time eating free tacos? This episode features Ant McGinley, Ciaran Saward, Damien St John Scott Lawson....
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Fringe Benefits
Recorded during the Edinburgh Fringe run, Ant and Damo introduce you to their live show for 2023, Smiledriver. Plus, the lads share thoughts on the festival so far, and reveal what surprising item a Moldovan taxi driver placed in their hands. They also point you in the direction of some top...
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Triple Threat (Patreon Preview)
During our hiatus between seasons four and five (coming September 2023), we each reveal our top three highlights so far. Featuring clips from past episodes and a quiz... Everyone loves a quiz. Strap in for a raucous review of the first three years of Wrestling with The Champ! Unlock the full...
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A Champion Night
Find out what the Champ thinks is the ultimate champion night. Starring Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gingerthon (Patreon Preview)
Come behind the scenes with Ant and Damo to find out what our plans are for the Champ's Edinburgh Fringe Festival adventure. Starring the majestic comedian Ash Frith as "Telethon Host", you can unlock this Patreon-exclusive episode as part of your monthly subscription, where you can hear new...
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Blood is Thicker than Whiskey
The Champ heads to Blackburn as he tries to keep a new family member secret, and hurriedly puts together a crack Tag Team as he faces his Des Tiny. This episode features the voices of Jim Salveson and Alex Whitely. Written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Music is used under...
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Violence is Golden
Returning to his old school, the Champ gives a speech on his favourite subject. Find out where his bloodlust for aggression began in our most violent episode yet, as we reveal why the Ginger Ninja should never be your first opponent. Wrestling with The Champ is written and produced by Ant…
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Bruise Willis
Ant and Damo are back with some exciting news, bad impressions, and a preview of our new episode as the Champ gives his very own TED Talk-inspired speech in Violence is Golden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kayfabe
Go behind the scenes and explore the flip side of the ring with the stars of the show, Ant McGinley (The Champ) and Damien St John (himself). In this special episode, you'll hear what it took to bring the fictional Ginger Ninja to life, as Ant and Damo go unscripted, unplanned and unafraid.…
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Tinseltown
The Champ is out of time. In a future where nobody knows who he is, can he make it back before a young influencer steals his crown? Wrestling with the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Also starring Dan Mellins (danmellins.com), Neal McLelland, Ian Brannan, and Jo...
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Night of The Ninja
Battling legendary wrestler VooDoo in the ring is just the beginning. Faced with a growing zombie apocalypse, can Damo and the Ginger Ninja survive Halloween night and make it 'til dawn alive? Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John, Arywn Hughes, Alex Whitely, Sam Thomas, Caroline Verdon... And...
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Churros
Set in 2009, join the Ginger Ninja and his best friend Churros on the brink of greatness as the world's greatest tag-team The Lost Adventurous. Then sit back as it's all blown up. Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Starring, in order of…
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Trailer: Season Four
After touring the UK, The Ginger Ninja is returning to his favourite place - the internet, with a brand new season. Expect broken bones, hearts and promises, and that's only in episode one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nothin' but Best Bits Vol. 1
With the team busy preparing their live show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022, the Champ is left in charge of the podcast to present some of his best bits from the early days. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on...
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The Ginge at the Fringe (The Champ's Shorts)
While recuperating from laser eye surgery, The Ginger Ninja is feeling sorry for himself until Damo breaks the news that they will be taking the show on the road to Scotland, for a series of live dates at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, for the very first time. Hosted on Acast. See…
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The Final Bell - Part Two
In desperation, the Ginger Ninja seeks help from an old mentor, but will it be enough to save the PWF? And as he faces Sylvester Malone in 'The Clash for All the Cash' he faces up to his past and looks himself face to face in the mirror, while facing up to his mortality. And a dark secret is...
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The Final Bell - Part One
The Champ prepares to face an opponent he cannot beat, in a match he cannot lose. Backed into a corner, he is left with only one option. Could this be the beginning of the end? If it is really the end, it's a real shame as we only just got our very own theme tune. Starring Ash Frith, Ben Hart…
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The GOATS
The Ginger Ninja joins host Dick Dickson on America's #1 wrestling podcast, Grapplin' Greats, to reveal his Mount Rushmore of wrestling, and why he'd invite each of them to a dinner party. This episode was written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John and featured guest appearances from...
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Far Out in the Far East
Just in time for the holidays, The Champ reveals a magical tale from his childhood, alongside a heart-warming wrestling story for the ages - the time he travelled to a land far away, and went toe to toe with infamous serial killer Rancid Sid, in the seasonal weather of Car Park Carnage. This...
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Caravan Of Hell
On his way to meet fans at Grapple-con in Norfolk, the Champ finds himself forced into playing a macabre game to save the life of his only friend. And himself. And his mind. All while stuck in a caravan. Or is it a motorhome? Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and...
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The Hall of Flame
Amateur professional wrestlers come together to celebrate the biggest awards date on the calendar, and the Champ is ready to win again. This episode featured Ant McGinley, Damien St John, Andrea Fox, Rob Tofield and Neal McClelland. Music in this episode includes 8-Bit Bossa by Joth, Happy…
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Big Breaks
We look back at the Champ's most painful injuries - from a flaming farm to a famous street in Weatherfield. Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John and Dan Mellins. Music featured in this episode includes Kick In The Head by Bobby Harrison, Happy Synths by 3xBlast, Overdrive by Centurion of War,...
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Bruise Cruise
As the UK begins to open up after lockdown, we take to the water for the first-ever Bruise Cruise, as the guys broadcast live from the HMS Tony Warren as it sails down the Manchester Ship Canal. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to…
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Scarred in the Yard
The true story behind one of the most infamous moments of the Champ's career comes to light, as Damien uncovers who was behind the ritual humiliation. To help them they welcome childhood starlet turned wrestler Kid Milk. and one of the Ginger Ninjas' many dream women, saucy singer Liz Love....
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The NWA and Pretty Deadly
While taking over his local community radio station, The Champ is brought face to face with painful memories thanks to the leader of the Neighbourhood Wrestling Alliance, a faction of wrestlers the Ginger Ninja was never able to beat. Featuring an exclusive interview with the WWE tag team Pretty...
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The Matchmaker
The Ginger Ninja undergoes a personality test to find his perfect date, and along the way reveals a celebrity contact. Starring: Damien St John, Ant McGinley, Charles Commins, Dawn Bailey and Samuel Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Want to Wrestle Santa
The Champ is grilled by socially-awkward TV presenter Giles P. Hertz, as he prepares to release his charity Christmas single. Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John and Dan Maudsley. Music credits: Rafael Kruz - Inspiration, Rafael Kruz - Epic Boss Battle, Cynic Music - Awake!, Joshua Valencia -...
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The Vanishing Wrestler
This Halloween, the Champ gets to grips with one of wrestling's most puzzling unsolved mysteries... The sudden disappearance of Andy Bacon. Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John, Colin Christensen, Harry Stachini, Hayley Ellis and Mick Ferry. Music credits: Parhelion, Find Them and Halloween…
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Où Est Le Champ?
The new PWF champion has been missing for months. Damien follows up on a lead in the hope he can track down the reclusive wrestling legend. Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John and Alex Boardman. Music credits: Beyond Part 2 by Alexander Nakarada, Le Baguette by Alexander Nakarada. Hosted on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Follow the adventures of the Pub Wrestling Federation champion the Ginger Ninja and his long-suffering manager in this award-winning comedy wrestling podcast. Starring, written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John.
FistyMania is our improvised gameshow! See us live at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, May 30 https://www.rikmayallcomedyfestival.com/events/wrestling-with-the-champ-fistymania/
Buy official WWTC t-shirts now on Teemill: https://podomedy.teemill.com/collection/wrestling-with-the-champ/
WINNER: Leicester Comedy Festival Liberty Award 2026
WINNER: Best Sport at the Independent Podcast Awards 202
HOSTED BY
Podomedy
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Follow the adventures of the Pub Wrestling Federation champion the Ginger Ninja and his long-suffering manager in this award-winning comedy wrestling podcast. Starring, written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. FistyMania is our improvised gameshow! See us live at the Rik Mayall...
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