Captain's Corner Pod

About Captain's Corner Pod

Capt. Nick Masci presents the Captain's Corner Podcast! Featuring old school wrestling interviews & discussions. Plus, all the latest going on in the world of the Captain's adventures!

Publisher

The WrestleCopia Network

Category

leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jul 2024

Latest episode

23 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Mar 2025

   CAP'N 12: Guest Barry Rose (Talking Glory Days GrappleCon #2!)

   Just under a week away, March 29th, Capt. Nick Masci & Barry Rose present GLORY DAYS GRAPPLECON #2, in beautiful LUTZ, FL! Featuring Nikita Koloff, Haku/Meng, Robert Fuller, Bunkhouse Buck, Abdullah the Butcher, NWO Sting (Jeff Farmer), "Nightmare" Danny Davis, Glacier, & many more! Get your Tickets now at TIXTREE.com (https://tixtree.com/) Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia (https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia) Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

2. 

   13 Mar 2025

   Episode 11: Featured Guest Top Gun (Fidel Sierra) w/Fantasy!!!

   Capt. Nick Masci returns to discuss the recent Portland Wrestling Expo, the sensational event that drew hundreds of wrestling fans to meet and reminisce with the legends of the Pacific Northwest territory. Special Guest this week is the returning TOP GUN (Fidel Sierra) with special appearance by valet Fantasy! Another fun conversation as part of Captain's Corner! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia (https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia) Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

3. 

   21 Feb 2025

   PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO IS HERE!!!

   It's the final edition of the Captain's Corner Pod leading into this weekend's huge PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO EVENT!!! It's been promoted on local Portland TV and Radio, and now this week on the podcast the Captain talks all of the big things going on this weekend and the talent involved. From Portland legends like "Grappler" Len Denton, John Nord (The Berzerker), Top Gun (Fidel Sierra), Sheepherder Luke Williams, Moondog Moretti, Ricky Vaughn (Lance Von Erich), Ricky Santana, Mean Mike Miller & more.. to the many vendor guests including Eric Bischoff, Tonga Kid (Tama), Terri Power (Tori in WWF), The Boogeyman & more... it's sure to be an amazing weekend. Listen in for all the last minute scheduling info and wrestler appearances. Please also visit PWExpo.com (https://www.pwexpo.com/) for all ticket information! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia (https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia) Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

4. 

   24 Jan 2025

   Episode 10: THE GRAPPLER RETURNS!

   "THE GRAPPLER" LEN DENTON returns to the Captain's Corner Pod and spends another 40 minutes sharing road stories and memories from throughout his career. Some of the topics include, being forced out of Mid-South by Bill Watts, sending Denton to work for booker Ole Anderson in the Mid-Atlantic only to find out it was intentional "revenge" by the Cowboy!. Plus, Grappler talks Ricky Santana's urination rib, Mike Miller's scar, drinking with John Nord, his time on the road with David Sierra, losing the Stampede tag titles in a hotel room after being shorted money by promoter Stu Hart, how Bret Hart supposedly responded, & much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia (https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopia) Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

5. 

   10 Jan 2025

   Episode 09: Featuring Guest - Rocky Della Serra

   New Captain's Corner Pod with Special Guest from the territory era, Rocky Della Serra! Rocky has vivid memories of his time in the business as he talks a variety of topics including his brother Bob Della Serra, Montreal, Stampede Wrestling, Portland & Elton Owen, teaming with Frenchy Martin, (almost) teaming with Eddie Gilbert, working Puerto Rico and being hit with a large rock by the wild fans, plus Rocky has an autobiography coming out very soon, published by Scott Teal & Crowbar Press! This is a can't miss episode! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

6. 

   19 Dec 2024

   Episode 08: Special Holiday Edition - A Portland Wrestling Watch-Along

   Capt. Nick & Ray revisit Portland Wrestling's past, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the lives of PNW stars like The Grappler, Scotty the Body, and more, celebrating 100 Years of Portland Wrestling.

7. 

   2 Nov 2024

   Episode 07: Featuring Guest - Kerby Strom

   NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #7 - Featuring Kerby Strom This week on Captain's Corner, Portland Wrestling Historian & Memorabilia Collector KERBY STROM joins the show! Plus, Ray and Capt. Nick talk recent dealings with Hulk Hogan, upcoming events with Ric Flair, The Wrestling Classic V, Battle Kat, Ultimate Warrior, and Kevin Vaughn (formerly Lance Von Erich) is the latest to join the Portland Wrestling Expo! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

8. 

   20 Oct 2024

   Episode 06: Featuring Guest Mean Mike Miller

   NEW Captain's Corner Podcast #6 - Featuring Mean Mike Miller NOTE: We apologize in advance for the audio issues during the Mike Miller Interview portion of the show (especially the first 3 questions/first 8 minutes of the interview). Mike was connected through his phone and there were audio issues on his side that we couldn't completely clean up... Nevertheless, Mike spent close to 40 minutes sharing stories about Portland, Stampede, USWA, a funny Harley Race story that involves a gun(!), & more that we hope you'll enjoy. A reminder that the Portland Wrestling Expo is coming Saturday, February 22nd from the Portland Airport Holiday Inn, featuring the likes of The Grappler (Len Denton), Top Gun (Assassin, Destroyer, Fidel Sierra), Ricky Santana, Mean Mike Miller, Moondog (Ed) Moretti, Rikishi, & more big names TBA. You can find more info at https://www.pwexpo.com/ (https://www.pwexpo.com/) Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

9. 

   7 Oct 2024

   Episode 05: Featuring Guest Harvey Wippleman (Downtown Bruno)

   BRUNO-MANIA continues to run wild this week on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network, as Captain Nick Masci welcomes territory era manager Downtown Bruno (AKA former WWF Personality Harvey Wippleman) to the Captain's Corner Podcast! It's another great discussion, as Bruno brings his Beer and Caesar Sausage Sandwich, kicks back, and shares stories of Central States with Bob Geigel, Bulldog Bob Brown telling lies, working for Dale Mann, Continental in Alabama, his catchphrase, What Bruno did after his first $1,000 pay week in the business, what Vince McMahon asked him when Sid Justice left the WWF in 1992, and even Harvey managing... PAPA SHANGO??? All of that, and much more..... It's like Momma Says... It Beees that way... sometimes! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

10. 

    12 Sept 2024

    Episode 04: Featuring Guest Ricky Santana

    This week on the Captain's Corner Pod, the Capt. Nick Masci shares the latest legendary names added to the upcoming Portland Wrestling Expo! Then, Special Guest Ricky Santana joins the show for 40 minutes of fun! Ricky shares stories of his time working in the WWF, WCW, Puerto Rico, Portland, Texas All-Star, Billy Jack Haynes' OWF, and of course PNW! Hear Ricky's stories featuring the likes of Randy Savage, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Greg Valentine, Terry Funk, The Great Muta, Harlem Heat, "Juicer" Art Barr, Roddy Piper, Chavo Guerrero, being a Barrio Brother, & more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

11. 

    29 Aug 2024

    Episode 03: Featuring "Cuban Assassin" Fidel Sierra / PNW's TOP GUN!

    It's that time again... time for another edition of THE CAPTAIN'S CORNER POD w/Nick Masci. Episode #3 features the latest name to be added to the PORTLAND WRESTLING EXPO... Special Guest FIDEL SIERRA / THE CUBAN ASSASSIN / TOP GUN (among many other aliases) joins the program. TONS of great stories including working with Andre the Giant, working in Japan, teaming with Ricky Santana, breaking down his various masked gimmicks in Portland (including TOP GUN!), being a part of this years CAC, and so much more! Capt. Nick also updates everyone on all the latest going on within the Captain's Corner world! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

12. 

    15 Aug 2024

    Episode 02: Featuring Promoter/Manager Jeff Manning (Morty Lipschitz) & More!

    It's that time once again, to climb aboard for another adventure on the Captain's Corner Podcast! This week Capt. Nick Masci & Ray Russell speak with long-time West Coast wrestling promoter and manager Jeff Manning (AKA Morty Lipschitz). Jeff joins the show and shares stories & funny tales of his experiences with the likes of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Grappler Len Denton, and Percy Pringle (Paul Bearer)! They also talk Ray's experience at this year's SummerSlam event in Cleveland, big news involving Puroresu legend KENTA, the latest on the Portland Wrestling Expo, & more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

13. 

    26 Jul 2024

    Episode 01: The Maiden Voyage (w/Guest "The Grappler" Len Denton!)

    Climb aboard the maiden voyage! It's CAPTAIN'S CORNER with the Capt. himself, Nicholas Masci steering the ship! In our debut episode we talk with Florida Wrestling Historian Barry Rose (of Breaking Kayfabe w/Bowdren & Barry), and then the legendary GRAPPLER & DIRTY WHITE BOY, LEN DENTON, joins the show for a 30 minute conversation on his career. Great stories involving the Portland territory, Appliance Salesman Extraordinaire Tom Peterson, an update on the current health of John Nord, & much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia (https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia) Includes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure! Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com (https://wrestlecopia.com/) Follow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenade (https://twitter.com/RasslinGrenade) Follow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade) Subscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade (https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade)

Who has been a guest on Captain's Corner Pod

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• The Grappler
• Scotty the Body
• Abudadein
• Ricky Santana
• Top Gun

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,256,344

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.