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The Genius Cast

Mean Gene Okerlund Tribute | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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In the penultimate episode of The Genius Cast, we honor our very dear, close, personal long-time friend, “Mean” Gene Okerlund. Sadly, Gene passed away on…

Terry Funk and Danny Duggan Interview (Troubles with Beefcake) | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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We’re coming at you this week with a two-for-one Christmas Eve Genius Cast special with interviews with “Hotshot” Danny Duggan and one of the greatest…

Hustler Rip Rogers Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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We’re excited to have the head trainer of Ohio Valley Wrestling, Hustler Rip Rogers ([@Hustler2754](https://twitter.com/Hustler2754)) on our show today! He’s a guest many listeners have…

Randy Savage Baseball Career Introspective | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Welcome to the third edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we take a “deep drive” into brother Randy’s 4-year minor league baseball…

Bill Apter Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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It is our privilege to have Bill Apter on this week’s episode of The Genius Cast! You may know Bill for his editorial work as…

Jeff Jarrett Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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We are thrilled to have third generation wrestler and promoter, 2018 WWE Hall of Famer, J-E double F J-A double R, E double T, Jeff…

Macho Man in the WWE Hall of Fame - The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

Macho Man in the WWE Hall of Fame | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Listen in for a captivating and emotional inaugural episode of The Genius Cast where Lanny addresses “the question,” his resentment towards Jerry “The King” Lawler…

Fred Ottman (Tugboat, Typhoon, THE SHOCKMASTER!) Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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It was our pleasure to have Fred Ottman aka Tugboat, Typhoon and THE SHOCKMASTER from his time in WWF and WCW on the line! In…

Kevin Kelly and “Eugene” Nick Dinsmore | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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This week’s episode of The Genius Cast is jam-packed with great content! We have two important guests, Kevin Kelly, the voice of New Japan Pro…

Andre the Giant Tribute | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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It’s hard to imagine a wrestler more memorable or larger than life than Andre the Giant. From stories of brute strength to drinking prowess, the…

Starrcast and #ALLIN Weekend! | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Welcome to the second episode of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where Lanny dishes out every detail from his big Starrcast and #ALLIN weekend!…

The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo is Coming Monday September 3rd, 2018!

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The Genius Cast is coming The Genius Cast is near All aboard the happy bus Of courage, strength and cheer My name is Lanny Poffo…

Sean Waltman Interview (1-2-3 Kid, X-Pac) | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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It is our distinct honor to have Sean Waltman on our show this week! In our candid conversation, Waltman opens up about the traumatic brain…

Sean Oliver of Kayfabe Commentaries Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Welcome to the 7th edition of The Genius Cast where we have a must-listen interview with the Godfather of Shoot Interviews himself, Sean Oliver of…

Memories of Freddie Blassie with Keith Elliot Greenberg | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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This week, it is our privilege to bring you an interview with TV producer and New York Times bestseller, Keith Elliot Greenberg! You may know…

Roddy Piper Tribute, and a Fond Farewell | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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In the final ever episode of The Genius Cast, we’re doing something memorable and special for you all. If we’re going to take a bow…

B Brian Blair Interview – Paul Orndorff, Fights, and more! | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Welcome to the fourth edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we have one-half of The Killer Bees and current president of The…

Alicia Atout Interview, New Years Wishes | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Welcome to the New Years Eve edition of The Genius Cast! We’re very excited to have the stunning and talented, the “Interview Queen” herself, Alicia…

Hacksaw Jim Duggan | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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We are incredibly honored to have legend and WWE Hall of Famer, Hacksaw Jim Duggan on our show this week! In this week’s episode of…

Evan Ginzburg Interview (Associate Producer The Wrestler, 350 Days) | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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It is a pleasure to have our friend Evan Ginzburg this week on The Genius Cast! He was the associate producer for the films ‘The…

Curt Hennig aka Mr. Perfect | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Our complete retrospective on Curt Hennig aka Mr. Perfect: family life, career highlights, ribs, the “Plane Ride from Hell”, never-before-heard stories, and more, this episode…

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