Wrestling the Ring: Smackdowns, Reruns and Real Talk!

About Wrestling the Ring: Smackdowns, Reruns and Real Talk!

Get ready for the ultimate tag team! Markel (J.R. Thunder) Haralson, a wrestling encyclopedia with deep knowledge of WWE, WCW, NWA, New Japan, and more, teams up with his TV-loving wife Lindsay for a podcast like no other. Whether it’s body slams or binge-worthy shows like The Challenge, Big Brother, Walking Dead, or even throwbacks like Girlfriends and Sex and the City, this dynamic duo tackles it all. Perfect for wrestling fans and TV junkies alike, tune in for spirited debates, surprising hot takes, and a whole lot of fun!

Publisher

Markel Haralson, Lindsay Haralson

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2024

Latest episode

23 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Should Failure Be an Option?

   Hosts Lindsay and Markel discuss failure, hustle culture, and setbacks, drawing inspiration from Zora Neale Hurston to frame a season of bold questions and growth opportunities in this interview episode.

2. 

   17 Feb 2025

   Let's Get Real!

   We’re back, and this week, we’re keeping it raw and unfiltered! We’re catching you up on where we’ve been, what’s been going on behind the scenes, and the major moves we’ve been making. Plus, big news—Wrestling The Ring is now available on even more streaming platforms, so no excuses, fam! We also dive deep into our upcoming art and poetry exhibition, sharing the journey that led us here and the passion driving our work. It’s real, it’s personal, and it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss. Hit play now!

3. 

   4 Feb 2025

   This year in 2005

   Markel and Lindsay take a trip down memory lane to 2005, revisiting the biggest moments in wrestling, TV, and pop culture. From legendary matches to hit shows, they dive into what made the year unforgettable. Plus, Markel kicks things off with a classic J.R. Thunder promo, and the duo plays a fun round of "Would You Rather." Tune in for nostalgia, debates, and plenty of laughs!

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

4,657,709,572

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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