Hard Mark Podcast

On the latest episode, we take things old school, warp back in time to 1989, and get our tag team on as Ryan absorbs a classic contest between The Rockers, comprised of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, as their arch-rivals The Brain Busters, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard. Ryan is attempting to set a new record of 7 consecutive correct predictions with this one! Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 40...

We're back from our holiday hangover to discuss our respective old guy New Years celebrations, Erik shares some stories about recent home repair projects, we delve into the world of little people wrestling, and we talk about Hulk Hogan getting booed on WWE Raw's Netflix premiere. And to cap it off, Ryan ranks minor physical annoyances, and for this week's Ask the Talent Ryan watches Lex Luger's in...

For our 100th match, we'll watch as Ryan's guy, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, defends the WWF Championship against both Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam! It's got flips, it's got chairs, it's got Vince McMahon, but does it got what Ryan wants? Ryan's Record: 57 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast...

We're back to celebrate the holiday season and discuss the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, the Pacific Northwest's bomb cyclone, and nasal strips, before Ryan ranks kitchen appliances. And for this episode's new and improved "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches Steve Austin attempt to provide Vince McMahon with some chicken soup for the soul with the help of his trusty guitar. Hard Mark Merch: https://h...

We're revisiting one of the OGs of the podcast as we watch Andre the Giant take on Kamala the Ugandan Giant inside of a steel cage! Will the sheer mass of these men be enough to impress Ryan? Ryan's Record: 56 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https:/...

On the latest and greatest edition of Rumpus Time we go over Ryan's recent escapades in Kansas City, Erik's birthday, and Ryan weighs in on love languages. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches New Jack of The Gangstas deliver an attention grabbing interview in Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranki...

We're back at it again to watch the Battle of the Billionaires! Donald Trump's pick of Bobby Lashley will face off against Vince McMahon's choice of the Samoan Savage, Umaga. The losing billionaire will have their head shaved bald! Will the threat of losing their hair garner some empathy from Ryan? Ryan's Record: 55 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcas...

Today on the program we discuss Erik's recent mattress purchase, his recent YMCA visit, and Ryan ranks minor disabilities. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches Mr. America take a lie detector test at the behest of the evil Vince McMahon. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.word...

Here we are, watching a legendarily brutal match between Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle as he takes on Shane McMahon in a street fight! Tailbones will be cracked, glass will be shattered, but will it be enough to win over Ryan's heart? Ryan's Record: 54 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hard...

We're battling through our post-Olympic haze to discuss Ryan's fitness pledge, Erik suggests Ryan's love of cats is seeded in fear, and Ryan ranks the events of the pentathlon. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches as Vince McMahon announces that he's purchased WCW, but will anyone else have a say in the matter? Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podca...

We're back to watch not just one, but two matches today! First, Ryan is introduced to the unstoppable Goldberg as he takes on the Mortal Kombat-inspired Glacier, which leads us to our main course as Goldberg vies for the United States championship against the grunge cult leader Raven. Ryan's Record: 52 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/...

The fellas are back during the dog days of summer to discuss Ryan's recent pants accident, his experience at seeing Blink-182, and various other bits of chitter chatter before Ryan ranks prominent billionaires. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches the shocking WCW debut of the Shockmaster! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ry...

We've got ourselves a big'un as The Rock defends the WWF Championship against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event of WrestleMania X7! Ryan's allegiance is put to the test as two of his favorites go to war! Ryan's Record: 52 wins, 39 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard...

In the first in-person Rumpus Time in a loooooong time, your two favorite good Lutheran boys discuss tithing, Ryan ranks the most popular fetishes of some he's previously lived in/fantasized about living in. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches "Stone Cold" Steve Austin give The Corporation a beer bath! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator...

The boys are back live in beautiful Washington state! To get Ryan's sea legs back, we're easing into some smooth Intercontinental Title action as Chris Jericho with Chyna in his corner defends against the Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle! Ryan's Record: 51 wins, 39 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https:...

In a real hum dinger of a program, we have a big announcement of where Ryan will be taking his talents to moving forward, as well as a ranking of things that weigh 250 lbs. It sounds boring, it turns out much better than expected. And to close it out, Ryan is introduced to the legendary WWF debut of Chris Jericho! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy...

Hello there, folks! As a gift to Ryan, we're watching the first, and so far the only, Stairs match in WWE history! Ryan will watch in amazement as these two big bulls, Erick 'Big Red" Rowan and The Big Show, use the most dangerous weapon in all of wrestling, the 250 lbs steel steps! Ryan's Record: 51 wins, 38 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-sprin...

We're back at it again, bringing enlightened conversation about SPACE CAMP, Ryan answers the latest in 80s wrestling questions as asked on Jeopardy, Ryan ranks all forms of cards, and he's introduced to the infamous "Choppy Choppy Your Pee Pee" segment of Monday Night Raw. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://h...

The last time we watched these two face off, we got in the biggest argument in the history of the podcast, so why wouldn't we revisit this classic rivalry and watch the 2nd match between the greatest champion of the 2010s, Kazuchika Okada, and Kenny Omega at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Dominion 2017. Let's pray for a peaceful resolution this time. Ryan's Record: 51 wins, 38 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark...

Just as things seem to be thawing out, Ryan and I had a HOT conversation about mimosa fountains, winter in Denver, Erik's leaky pipes, Ryan ranks conspiracy theories, and we watch 20/20's John Stossel get slapped by "Dr. D" David Schultz. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard...

Happy 2024! We're back to watch Cody Rhodes, his brother Goldust, and father the American Dream Dusty Rhodes fight to get their jobs back against the Authority's lap dogs, The Shield. Ryan's Record: 50 wins, 38 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: http...

Happy New Year! Right before the ball dropped, Ryan and I discussed the South Park wrestling episode, Ryan's dream journal is back featuring Erik's family, Ryan met a friendly doctor, Ryan ranks cities that he's never been to, and we watch "The View Never Changes" promo from Dusty Rhodes. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Matc...

Ryan's dream match is here, as his two favorites of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mick Foley face off, with Vince McMahon as the special guest referee! Ryan's Record: 49 wins, 38 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

We're back at it, talking about 20% sober Octobers, birthdays that may or may not have been missed, the possibility of a live show someday, the TikTok NPC trend, Ryan ranks injury paraphernalia, and we watch Stone Cold Steve Austin ride a Zamboni. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark...

We're back to give Ryan the chance to redeem himself for all the women in the world, as we watch Charlotte Flair take on Becky Lynch in a Last Woman Standing match for the WWE Smackdown Women's Championship! Ryan's Record: 49 wins, 37 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/...