1973 Podcast

🎙️ 1973 Podcast – Episode 152: The Unbearable Weight of Wrestling, Football & Conspiracies Episode 152 is loaded from top to bottom. This week on One Watch Everybody Knows the Rules, the crew dives into Nicolas Cage going full Nicolas Cage with a review of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent—meta madness, Cage-ception, and whether this one truly delivers. From Hollywood to the squared circ...

Episode 151 is loaded with nostalgia, controversy, and classic 1973 chaos. This week on One Watch Everybody Knows the Rules, the boys head back to the sandlot as they break down the all-time classic The Sandlot — childhood legends, baseball myths, and why this movie still hits harder than a fastball to the ribs. In This Week in Wrestling, we take the temperature of the WWE and break down the curre...

🎉 1973 Podcast – Episode 150 (Milestone Episode!) 🎉 We’ve officially hit Episode 150, and of course nothing goes according to plan. With the host sidelined and fighting through sickness, the boys step up and take the wheel, proving that the 1973 Podcast machine keeps rolling no matter what. This week’s “One Watch, Everybody Knows the Rules” movie pick is Tag, and the crew breaks down the laughs,...

Episode 149 is loaded from top to bottom as the crew fires on all cylinders. We kick things off with our “One Watch, Everybody Knows the Rules” movie review, spotlighting Dolemite Is My Name and breaking down Eddie Murphy’s unforgettable performance, the legacy of Rudy Ray Moore, and why this film hits on so many levels. From there, we dive into the fallout from John Cena’s final match, unpacking...

On this week’s episode of the 1973 Podcast, the crew is back with a loaded rundown across sports, movies, and conspiracy culture. We kick things off with One Watch: “Everybody Knows the Rules”, before diving into our featured movie review of the 1994 cult classic Airheads—loud guitars, rebel radio, and peak ’90s chaos. From there, we break down a huge moment in wrestling as we cover John Cena’s la...

Episode 147 – Hollywood Clones, Winter Olympic Ice, and Ice Cube Saves the World The boys are back with another loaded episode of the 1973 Podcast! This week, we kick things off with a movie review you didn’t know you needed—War of the Worlds starring Ice Cube. Did he save humanity? Did humanity deserve saving? We break it all down. Then we dive into one of the biggest entertainment rumors of the...

Episode 146 – Fairlane Flashbacks, Survivor Series Shakeups & Wrestling Conspiracy Chaos Episode 146 is stacked from top to bottom! The crew kicks things off with a throwback movie review of the 1990 cult classic The Adventures of Ford Fairlane — does it still rock in 2025, or has the engine stalled? Then it’s a full-on 2025 Survivor Series recap, breaking down the biggest surprises, standout...

Episode 145 – Icarus Review, Wrestling Rundown, NFL & College Football News, NHL Updates, 3 Tramps on the Grassy Knoll & Remembering Ace Frehley The boys are back with a jam-packed Episode 145! This week, we kick things off with a deep dive into the explosive documentary Icarus — breaking down the wild twists, the politics, and the doping scandal that changed global sports forever. Then it...

🎙️ Episode 144 – The Pod Is Back! WWE, NFL, NHL Hall of Fame, Trading Places & Tinfoil Hats Return! The boys are back for Episode 144 as the 1973 Podcast officially returns! We kick things off by diving straight into the pulse of the sports world—breaking down the current state of the WWE, what’s working, what isn’t, and where the product stands heading into the winter stretch. From there, we...

🎙️ Episode 143 – Ryan VandenBussche: Life in the Trenches of the NHL In this hard-hitting episode of The 1973 Podcast, we sit down with former NHL enforcer Ryan VandenBussche, a man who carved out his career through grit, determination, and sheer toughness. From his early days in Ontario to battling some of hockey’s toughest names with the Chicago Blackhawks, Ryan shares unfiltered stories from th...

🔥 Episode #142 Chris “Knuckles” Nilan | NHL Enforcer Stories, Montreal Canadiens Glory & The Raw Truth Behind the Fights 🔥 This week on the 1973 Podcast, we go toe-to-toe with one of hockey’s toughest legends — Chris “Knuckles” Nilan. From his Boston beginnings to becoming a Stanley Cup Champion with the Montreal Canadiens, Nilan built his career on heart, grit, and a willingness to stand up...

🎧 Episode 141 – From Merrimack to the Monarchs: The Chris Kelly Story In Episode 141 of the 1973 Podcast, the crew sits down with Chris Kelly, whose hockey journey has taken him from the ice at Merrimack College (2000–2005) to the pro ranks with the Manchester Monarchs, the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. Now serving as an assistant coach for the Archbishop Williams High School Girls Vars...

🎙️ 1973 Podcast Episode 140— Between the Pipes with Ken Wregget 🏒 This week, the gang sits down with former NHL goaltender Ken Wregget, a true legend between the pipes! Wregget shares incredible stories from his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Calgary Flames — including what it was like backing up Tom Barrasso, battling through four overtimes in th...

1973 Podcast Episode 139 – Hockey’s Back, Nerds Take Over & Crown Jewel Down Under! The boys are back with another packed episode! We kick things off with the start of the NHL season, breaking down early surprises, hot starts, and which teams look like contenders (or pretenders). Then we head to the big screen for a movie review of the 80s cult classic Revenge of the Nerds — does it still hold...

🎙 1973 Podcast Episode 138 – Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Peter Taglianetti Tells All In this episode, the gang sits down with former NHL defenseman and two-time Stanley Cup champion Peter Taglianetti for an unforgettable conversation. From his early days at Providence College to hoisting the Cup with the legendary Pittsburgh Penguins of the early ’90s, Taglianetti shares incredible behind-the-sc...

1973 Podcast Episode 137 – WWE’s Family Problem, Dirty Dozen Review, Remembering Bernie Parent & Conspiracy Talk The 1973 Podcast is back and bigger than ever with a brand-new member joining the crew! In this episode, we break down the current state of WWE and ask the tough question: Is pro wrestling pricing families out of the arena? We also dive into a movie review of the war classic The Dir...

🎙️ 1973 Podcast – Episode 136 "Olympic Dreams to NHL Ice Battles: The Dave Jensen Story" From the bright lights of the 1984 Winter Olympics to grinding it out in the NHL with the Minnesota North Stars and Hartford Whalers, Dave Jensen has lived a hockey life that few can imagine. In this episode, Dave takes us on a journey through his incredible career — what it was like to represent Team USA on t...

1973 Podcast Episode 135 – Chaos on Ice with Slap Shot Legend Dave Hanson Get ready to put on the foil, because this week we’re bringing pure hockey chaos to the 1973 Podcast! We sit down with Dave Hanson, the man behind Jack Hanson from the legendary cult-classic film Slap Shot and a gritty pro hockey veteran who lived the wild, rough-and-tumble world the movie was based on. Dave shares hilarious...

Episode 134 – Mark Mowers: From the NHL to Giving Back This week on the 1973 Podcast, we sit down with former NHL forward Mark Mowers, whose journey from undrafted college player to skating alongside legends like Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidström is nothing short of inspiring. Mark takes us through the highs and lows of his career with the Predators, Red Wings, Bruins, and Ducks, and shares incre...

1973 Podcast Episode 133 – Wrestling Unmasked: Paris, Sheik, and Scandal The ring is heating up, and so are we! In this week’s episode, the crew returns in full force with Bard, The Phantom, and The Professor ready to break down the wild world of pro wrestling in 2025. We kick things off with Clash in Paris 2025, the global spectacle that shook the wrestling landscape with jaw-dropping matches and...

On this episode of the 1973 Podcast, we welcome two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Bill Ranford. From his early days with the Boston Bruins to becoming the backbone of the Edmonton Oilers’ 1990 Cup run, Ranford takes us inside the life of an NHL goaltender at the highest level. We dive into his unforgettable playoff performance that cemented his place in hockey history, hi...

🎙️ Episode 131 – “Dropping the Gloves & Raising the Cup: Chris Dingman Unfiltered” From first-round pick to two-time Stanley Cup champion, Chris Dingman has seen — and thrown — it all. In this no-holds-barred conversation, the former Calgary Flame, Colorado Avalanche, and Tampa Bay Lightning enforcer takes us inside the gritty side of hockey that highlight reels often miss. Hear untold stories...

🎙️ Episode 130 – Between the Pipes with Daren Puppa: The Lightning’s Original Wall Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation with one of the NHL’s most underrated legends! Former Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Daren Puppa takes us deep into his career—from stopping the league’s deadliest snipers to leading the Bolts through their first electric playoff run. Hear never-before-told...

Episode 129 – Farewell to a Legend: Hulk Hogan’s Final Bell & Eternal Legacy 💥 "Whatcha gonna do when the world mourns you?" 💥 In this powerful and emotional tribute, the 1973 Podcast honors the immortal Hulk Hogan – the wrestling icon who transcended the ring and changed pop culture forever. From WrestleMania glory to Hollywood moments, we dive into the incredible life, unforgettable moment...

🎙️ EPISODE 128: Life Behind the Mask – Steve Passmore Unfiltered! 🏒 🔥 Former NHL goalie Steve Passmore joins the 1973 Podcast for an uncensored and unbelievable deep dive into life between the pipes! From wild stories inside NHL locker rooms to the pressure of backing up legends like Curtis Joseph, Passmore spills everything hockey fans crave—and more. 🧠 Go inside the mind of a pro goaltender g...