A cliche podcast by a cliche middle aged man? Yes, we need more of those! So here is Slammin' With Slay. Wresling, recovery, and everything in between! Join your host, Kyle, as we take deep dives in all things that are life. Addiction recovery and divorce? We got ya! Wrestling and navigating dating at the middle age life point? Yep, we got ya! Tune in, share, and enjoy!
This is a special episode. Tarick, the lead videographer for 3LW and owner of Luxe Design and Media swings by the studio to discuss how he went from fan to an incredibly talented videographer for some major promotions! Not to be missed!
3 May 2026
ROH Legend Beer City Bruiser!
One of the most talented guys of Ring Of Honor's golden age! The Beer City Bruiser swings by for an interview with the High Five Guy! This is an incredibly fun interview that details all the lessons learned in a nearly thirty year career!
12 Apr 2026
The Chicken, himself! Ace Dallas!
Listen, I know I say it a lot. I have a blast doing these interviews and episodes. This one, however, is something truly special. Equal parts hilarious and massively inspirational. Ace Dallas. Teacher by day and pro wrestler by night delivered one of the hardest hitting and fun interviews I have ever done. Tune in! Be sure to follow along!
9 Apr 2026
The Veteran Jack Vaughn!!!
This is one interview I was dying to get and I made it happen! The Veteran Jack Vaughn sits down with the High Five Guy to discuss his career, tragic loss, who's to blame for the social media, and everything in between.He may even have a thigh slap or two!
30 Mar 2026
The Peace Keeper Stops By!
The one and only Larry "Keeping the Peace" Peace sits down in the studio with the High Five Guy to discuss a near thirty year career in pro wrestling as a ref!'
16 Mar 2026
The mammoth Viktor Atlas!
A long time coming! The behemoth, the mountain of a man, Viktor Atlas swings by for an in person interview that is dripping with insane insight and emotional impact!
8 Feb 2026
ROH Alumni Jay Diesel!
Anyone who followed the heyday of Ring Of Honor knows the name Jay Diesel. Built like a greek god, an unrivaled work ethic in and out of the ring, and an unwavering belief in the man upstairs, Jay Diesel swings by the studio for an incredibly fun, emotional, and deep interview with your host, Kyle The High Five Guy! For old school Ring Of Honor fans, this one you don't want to miss!
1 Feb 2026
NWA's Heavy Hitter: Spencer Slade!
When I first began this podcast, Spencer was number one on my list of guests to land. Spencer joins the show and it is a nonstop and fast paced interview that you don't want to miss. Join us as Spencer breaks it all down. From being a legally deaf young scrawny kid to becoming one of the hottest talents the wrestling world has ever seen. This is one hell of an episode!
25 Jan 2026
Chris drops by to drop dimes!
Today we have a first for the podcast! This episode was recorded in person with our guest, Chris Omealy of the Three Bells Podcast! TRIGGER WARNING: This interview discusses mental health, sexual abuse of minors, and addiction. This episode is not for the faint of heart, but it is a true gem when it comes to calling people out and holding them accountable within the industry. You've been warned.
18 Jan 2026
General Keisel’s Retirement!
At the last 3 Legacies Wrestling event, the general the fans love to hate, General Keisel, left his boots in the ring and bid farewell to being an active in-ring performer. When I asked him to be on after the show he said “Oh man, do I have so much to say!” Find out why!
14 Jan 2026
The legendary Hard Times promo
I wasn’t planning on doing this episode so soon, but life has a way of giving you signs when times to do things are right. This is a solo episode where the High Five Guy breaks down the promo that named the podcast. October of 85, Dusty Rhodes gave the world the best promo it’s ever seen. Why? Well, just take a listen.
11 Jan 2026
The Psycho Superman, Smiley!!
Everyone’s favorite psycho Superman is in the house! Smiley sits down with the High Five Guy to discuss his career and life lessons. From making an impact on kids to battling impostor syndrome, this turns out to be a conversation between two die hard wrestling fans!
4 Jan 2026
Bill Bain in the Building!
A 20+ year veteran of professional wrestling, Bill Bain sits down with The High Five Guy to give a breakdown of his career from having zero experience to performing at Wrestlemania! Tune in as Bill talks about all the high points and low points, the emotion behind what a decades long career entails, and roasts me!
1 Jan 2026
Why am I doing another podcast?!
People asked why I got back into podcast and why I chose a wrestling podcast. Here is that why!
28 Dec 2025
001: Guest-Zoey Cannon!
We wanted the first episode to be a banger! So we invited somebody on who was going to get deep, real, and provide a TON of fun. Welcome indy darling Zoey Cannon! Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on addiction and suicide, listener discretion is advised.
18 Dec 2025
Official Trailer!
Unsure if you want to listen?! Well, you are in a crowd of one! So give the trailer a listen and tap out!
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