Bell to Coffin

⚠️LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED⚠️ No guests this week! It’s just Hostage & Jake back behind the microphones, and we’ve got plenty of shit to talk about. We kick things off with our trip to TASW Wrestling in Montgomery, Texas , including the journey to get there. Picture driving through the rain, navigating dirt roads straight out of Jeepers Creepers , and crossing bridges that had us feeling like we...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast , we sit down with The Bionic Silverback, Nate Slater! We get into Nate’s journey into professional wrestling , what inspired him to step into the business, the ups and downs along the way, and everything that comes with making a life out of wrestling. We talk about surgeries, injuries, favorite opponents, music, collecting , and a whole lot more. Honestly,...

⚠️Listener Discretion Advised⚠️ The guys wanna be him The ladies came to see him He’s real He’s raw He’s August Artois! Thats right,t he boys sit down with August Artois for a conversation that goes all over the place. We talk about his experience being in a touring metalcore band at just 16 years old , the wild shit that comes with being on the road at that age, and everything he learned along th...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast , we’re joined by former wrestler and current 360 Pro Wrestling commentator, Ben Griep! We talk about Ben’s transition from wrestling in the ring to calling the action behind the commentary desk , what it’s like seeing the business from a completely different perspective, and the experience of running wrestling shows . Of course, we also had to get into deat...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast , we sit down with Russell Clay of Wacowood Productions ! We talk about what originally got Russell into film and production , some of the different projects we’ve had the opportunity to work on together, and the behind-the-scenes side of bringing those ideas to life. Russell also takes us back to his early days in professional wrestling , while we talk abou...

We’re back after a week away! Real life responsibilities put The Bell To Coffin Podcast on the shelf for a minute, but Hostage & Jake are back and have plenty of shit to catch up on. We talk about why we had to take the week off, Hostage almost getting halved with a chainsaw , dealing with car troubles, and everything else that’s been going on since the last episode. We also recap our show Riot in...

30 episodes. Holy shit. 🤘 For episode 30, it’s just Hostage & Jake getting back to what started it all — no guest, no plan, just two dudes sitting down and talking about whatever the hell comes up. We take a look back at how The Bell To Coffin Podcast started and how far we’ve come , then somehow end up talking about Fortnite, movies in theaters, our Top 5 wrestling themes, questionable/weird PPV...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast , we sit down with The GutterSnake, Izzy James! 🐍 We talk about how Izzy got into professional wrestling, his tenure in the business , the people and wrestlers who have influenced him along the way, and the ups and downs that come with chasing this crazy dream. We also get real about mental health , what wrestling can do to your mind, and some of the things...

The Bell To Coffin Podcast — Episode 28: Scott Ali fka Tama Ku This week we sit down with Scott Ali, formerly known as Tama Ku , for a conversation that goes a little deeper than your typical wrestling podcast. We talk about first impressions, wrestling together, making friends in the business, and the relationships that come with being part of the wrestling world. Scott also opens up about his ne...

The Bell To Coffin Podcast — Episode 27: SuperTex Brent McKenzie Returns! The 2-time guest is back! SuperTex Brent McKenzie joins us for a conversation that somehow manages to cover bad wrestling, conspiracy theories, coming up in the wrestling business, and… honestly, a whole lot of absolutely nothing. 😂 We shoot the shit, talk some wrestling, go down a few conspiracy rabbit holes, reminisce abo...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast , we sit down with Dave Moore of Traitors for an unfiltered conversation that crosses the worlds of heavy music and professional wrestling. We talk with Dave about how he got into music, the journey that’s led him through his career with Traitors, his love of professional wrestling, and what life is really like on the road as a touring musician. From behind-...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast, we sit down with Luke Langley for a laid-back conversation covering everything from the beginning of his wrestling journey to where his career has taken him so far. We talk about the moments that inspired him to step into the ring, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what continues to drive him as he chases bigger opportunities. Of course, we also d...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Shelton, vocalist of the deathcore powerhouse Traitors, for an uncut, completely unfiltered conversation. No edits. No scripts. Just three guys talking about everything from professional wrestling and heavy music to the creative process, life on the road, and a ton of random ideas that somehow make perfect sense. Whether you’re a fan o...

This week on The Bell to Coffin Podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Alex Arsenal for a conversation that goes everywhere. We swap stories about wrestling in some of the wildest places imaginable, talk about getting our bells rung in the ring, dive into our acting experiences, and take a trip through some of our favorite ’80s movies and music. As always, the conversation goes completely off t...

This week on The Bell to Coffin Podcast, we’re joined by our good friend Jordan Jensen for one of the most unfiltered episodes we’ve ever recorded. We swap stories about getting our bells rung in the ring, wild road trips, and some of the greatest ribs the wrestling business has ever produced. We also share some unforgettable JoJo Bravo stories, give flowers to the guys we genuinely love and respe...

This week it’s just the boys behind the mics! No guest, no script—just a laid-back conversation covering whatever came to mind. We dive into the FIFA World Cup, the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup, the unexpected obsession that is Love Island, upcoming wrestling events, stories from the road, old wrestling memories, and plenty of random conversations in between. If you’ve ever wondered what Jake and T...

This week on The Bell To Coffin Podcast, Hostage Hirsch and Jake Rich welcome former WWE superstar Charlie Haas and the boss Aaron Pressley to the show. From amateur wrestling standout to WWE tag team gold and beyond, Charlie shares stories from throughout his career, his experiences behind the scenes, life after WWE, and lessons learned from decades in professional wrestling. If you’re a fan of o...

This week we’re joined by Tino Valentino, better known as The Love Machine! We dive into his journey into professional wrestling, his continued training at Black and Brave Wrestling Academy, and the experiences that have shaped his career along the way. We also talk about wrestling in different promotions, the lessons he’s learned on the road, what drives him to keep improving, and settle one of l...

This week we’re joined by The Modern Day Outlaw, Chandler Hopkins. We sit down with Chandler to talk about his roots, his football career, how he found his way into professional wrestling, and the road that led him from selling cars to chasing his dreams in the ring. We also discuss his time with Reality of Wrestling, character changes throughout his career, some of his biggest pet peeves, and ple...

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING / LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED ⚠️ This episode contains strong language and discussions involving drug addiction, mental health struggles, loss, grief, trauma, and other sensitive topics. The conversation has not been edited or altered in any way beyond standard production requirements. We chose to present this story as it was told because we believe anything less would have been...

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Texas wrestling standout Moonshine Mantell for our first ever two-part episode. We talk about what first got him into professional wrestling, where he trained, and what it was like heading to Japan and wrestling so early into his career. Moonshine also shares stories from some of his favorite moments wrestling throughout Texas, working alongside Booker T,...

This week’s episode features Travis, the man behind Considered Dead Apparel. We dive into music, clothing, growing up in California, making the move to Texas, working different jobs, and the experiences that shaped his mindset and brand. A laid back conversation covering creativity, life changes, personal growth, and everything in between!

The boys are back this week and are flying solo! No guest,just like old times! They chop it up about everything under the sun! Wrestling,sports,movies,what else could ya want?!?

The boys are back and in living color with our friend and an absolute fan favorite,one Mr. Will Allday. This is the first podcast with a guest in person and we had an absolute blast! This and every episode is brought to you and sponsored by Considered Dead Apparel. Go give them a follow and check out their store. At check out,make sure you tell them that the BTC sent ya!

We’re joined by the Purveyor of Punishment, Jay Alexander, for a fast-moving conversation covering his journey into the wrestling business, how he found Reality of Wrestling, and what it’s like learning under Booker T. We get into friendships, the promotions he’s worked, and wrap things up with a few rounds of “This or That.” A little insight, a little chaos—just how we like it. This episode is sp...