The Phenomenally Retro Podcast

Welcome to episode 3 of the Loose Cart Podcast! John Riggs and Tony Giles talk about some of their favorite video game soundtracks, show some recent pick-ups, discuss what they're playing and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Riggs and Tony Giles talk about some of their favourite video games series, show some recent pick-ups, discuss what their playing and more. X: @loosecartpod Instagram: @loosecartpod Visit Retro Jake's https://retrojakesonline.com/ Subscribe to / johnriggs Shop my games + merch https://johnriggs.myshopify.com/ email johnblueriggs@gmail.com Streaming on Twitch: / johnblueriggs X: / johnbluerigg...

Welcome to our first episode of the Loose Cart Podcast! John Riggs and Tony Giles talk about the recent London Gaming Market, a few recent pick-ups, what games we wish we could replay all over again for the first time and close it when some video game recommendations to tide you over until our next podcast. Visit Retro Jake's https://retrojakesonline.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

AJ Styles and Tony Giles discuss the new era of NXT talent, the Heatwave PLE + some behind the scenes from AJ's Royal Rumble debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWE NXT star Brooks Jensen joins AJ Styles and Tony Giles for a deep dive into his life in professional wrestling, his journey to WWE and why he considers himself an old-school wrestler in a new-school era. As the son of former WWE star Bull Buchanan, Brooks grew up around the wrestling business and started learning the craft at an incredibly young age. He shares stories about training with his fa...

AJ Styles is embracing a new chapter of his WWE career, and this week on The AJ Styles Show, he takes Tony Giles behind the scenes of his work coaching, producing and helping develop WWE's next generation of stars. AJ talks about his recent work with NXT and Evolve, what he's learning as a coach and why he gets so much satisfaction from helping younger wrestlers improve. He also breaks down the di...

AJ Styles has plenty to say about the future of WWE and whether his own in-ring career might really be finished. On this episode of The AJ Styles Show, AJ and Tony Giles break down Zilla Fatu’s huge NXT arrival, the rise of Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, why AJ believes LA Knight is ready to be world champion, Solo Sikoa showing a whole new side of his personality, and the young stars AJ believes cou...

On this episode of The AJ Styles Show, AJ Styles and Tony Giles welcome one of wrestling's most respected interviewers, Chris Van Vliet, for an entertaining conversation covering everything happening in the world of WWE and beyond. The trio dives deep into SummerSlam 2026, breaking down their favorite matches, the emotional performances from Nick Aldis and Gunther, Chad Gable's long-awaited Interc...

The podcast has a new name, but it's still the same candid conversations with AJ Styles and Tony Giles. In the debut episode of The AJ Styles Show, AJ shares his thoughts on WWE's latest roster changes, Grayson Waller's headline-making promo, the future of several recently released superstars, and why experience still matters in professional wrestling. He also offers a behind the scenes perspectiv...

AJ Styles returns with Tony Giles for another packed episode of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, opening up about his emotional return to TNA at Slammiversary and what it meant to walk out one more time to "Ready to Fly." AJ also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his growing role as a WWE coach and producer, including working with Tony D'Angelo, Mike Santana, and some of NXT's brightest rising...

AJ Styles returns with Tony Giles for another episode of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, covering everything from WWE's biggest storylines to classic gaming and behind-the-scenes wrestling memories. AJ shares his thoughts on WWE's upcoming SummerSlam, including CM Punk's move to SmackDown, Gunther's current direction, Baron Corbin's return, and why he believes wrestling fans should stay patient be...

On this episode of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, AJ Styles shares his vision for WWE establishing a permanent presence in Japan while preserving the country’s unique wrestling culture. After WWE’s expansion into Mexico through AAA, AJ imagines a future where Japanese talent could develop under the WWE umbrella without being forced to leave home for Raw, SmackDown or NXT. AJ also explains how a J...

Sami Zayn is the new Undisputed WWE Champion, and nobody saw it coming. This week on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, AJ Styles and Tony Giles react to one of the biggest surprises in WWE, discuss what it means for Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and SummerSlam, and share their predictions for where the championship picture goes next. They also break down the latest from NXT, including Tony D'Angelo, Oba Fem...

AJ Styles has plenty to celebrate on this week's episode of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast as he shares his emotional reaction to watching his son Avery make his professional wrestling debut in the main event of his very first match. AJ explains why he believes Avery's first outing was better than his own and offers a rare look at what it's like coaching the next generation of the Styles family. T...

AJ Styles and Tony Giles dive into a packed week of wrestling and gaming discussion on the latest episode of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast. AJ shares his thoughts on WWE's future stars, including Oba Femi, Tony D'Angelo, LA Knight, Chad Gable, and several standout performers coming through NXT. He also weighs in on the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, Cody Rhodes' championship run, and why...

AJ Styles is back for another episode of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast and this week the WWE Hall of Famer joins Tony Giles from family vacation to talk wrestling, gaming, and everything in between. AJ shares his thoughts on Chad Gable’s recent WWE rise, Dirty Dom Mysterio becoming one of wrestling’s biggest stars, and what makes El Grande Americano work so well. Plus, AJ opens up about working u...

AJ Styles and Tony Giles break down one of the wildest weeks in wrestling, from Chad Gable and El Grande Americano stealing the spotlight in AAA to AJ’s honest thoughts on WWE’s Clash in Italy event. AJ explains why Chad Gable deserves a bigger spotlight, what made the AAA storytelling work so well, and where WWE goes from here. Plus, AJ shares behind-the-scenes insight into his growing role with...

WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles is back on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast with Tony Giles for a wide-ranging conversation on life after WWE, helping train the next generation of talent, and breaking down this weekend’s Clash in Italy PLE. AJ shares what it’s been like working with rising stars at WWE developmental, why mentoring talent scratches the wrestling itch, and how passing along knowledge has...

AJ Styles joins Tony Giles for another episode of Phenomenally Retro, diving into everything from retirement, WWE and Brock Lesnar’s return to dream matches and favorite memories from across his legendary career. AJ shares candid thoughts on live events in WWE, why he believes house shows still matter, and responds to fan questions about Kenny Omega, John Cena, TNA, Japan, video games, and whether...

On Episode 10 of The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, WWE Grand Slam Champion and Hall of Fame member A.J Styles is back alongside host Tony Giles for more chat about the current professional wrestling landscape, A.J’s career and their shared love of retro video games.  Episode 10 also sees A.J and T.G in conversation with YouTube Retro Gamer John Riggs for even more retro gaming and wrestling action. ...