Hard Mark Podcast

The Hard Mark Podcast explores their feminine side as they watch their first women's match featuring Charlotte Flair taking on UFC champion turned WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey. Also, Erik finally caved and watched 'Brink 2' per Ryan's request, Ryan learns about hornets, and Ryan volunteers for something that he will eventually regret. Ryan's Record: 4 wins, 7 losses    Official R...

Hey folks! Welcome back to another fun filled episode of the Hard Mark Podcast! Episode 11 is the first of our virtual episodes, recorded at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but even while quarantined our heroes make the time to argue about air fryers, discuss the regional differences of the children's game "telephone", Ryan makes another geographic enemy, and they watch the leade...

In a milestone episode of Hard Mark, the boys reminisce on the previous nine shows. Erik quizzes Ryan to determine what wrestling knowledge he's retained (if any), they discuss the noble profession of dermatology, Ryan discloses his fascination with the city of Tampa Bay, and they watch a match near and dear to Erik's heart, featuring the debut of The Undertaker! Ryan's Record: 3 wins, 6 losses Of...

In the highest-energy episode yet, the boys are back in town to discuss the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair taking on Sting for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship! Additional topics include wrestling schools, Ryan's new boat, and brass knuckles. Thanks for listening! Ryan's Record: 2 wins, 5 losses Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: 1. Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi 2. Taz vs. Bam Ba...

They said it could never be done, but we've proved the doubters wrong and we're here again with episode 8! This time around, Erik is trying to intentionally show Ryan one of the worst matches in pro wrestling history between Vampiro and the Kiss Demon in a Graveyard Match, in the hopes of it taking the bottom spot on our list. Will it work? You'll have to listen to find out! We also ch...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the program! This time around, the Hard Mark boys chat about the prevalence of Samoan athletes, Ryan's shock at the existence of Deathmatch wrestling, and Ryan's failure to visit the Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas, all before watching a bayou cult fight dudes in SWAT gear. Pro wrestling, everybody!

On episode 6, both the Mega Powers and the Hard Mark Podcast explode! Erik and Ryan have their biggest fight to date, the Hulk Hogan sex tape fallout is discussed, and we put Ryan's reading skills to the test with some wrestling promo Mad Libs.

In episode 5, the boys get EXTREME! Hear everything you've ever wanted to know about rollerblading! There is a very heated debate around what major sporting task is the least impossible! And of course, the fellas watch some classic ECW featuring the Human Suplex Machine taking on the Beast from the East! Doncha dare miss it!

The boys are keeping it hard for another edition of our fine program! For this episode, our topics of discussion include sitcoms, Foosball, lesser football leagues, and rollerblading, before we watch some classic Memphis rasslin' featuring Jerry 'The King' Lawler taking on comedian/actor/Intergender Champion of the World Andy Kaufman and his partner 'The Mouth of the South' Jimmy Hart.

In episode 3, Erik and Ryan discuss the trials and tribulations of lawn care, they take a compatibility test, and engage in a spirited conversation around pets, all while finally giving Ryan what he's been waiting for: some TNT tag team wrestling!

In episode 2, the fellas discuss Ryan's overabundance of compliments, engage in a spirited debate around the sturdiness of wrestling rings, and enjoy some exhibitions of fighting spirit in the finals of the Best of the Super Juniors 26 between Will Ospreay and Shingo Takagi.

On the very first episode of the Hard Mark Podcast, Erik introduces the wacky world of professional wrestling to Ryan, they try and figure out Ryan's baseline level of wrestling knowledge, and they watch Hulk Hogan battle Andre the Giant in the main event of WrestleMania 3. Other topics include wrestling referees, Tim Duncan, and 1994 blockbuster film "The Crow".