Mat Mania Podcast

Ellis broke the internet with his reaction to the Undertaker’s loss at Wrestlemania 30, and he’s here on Mat Mania to talk about actually MEETING ‘Taker, and give Survivor Series 2016 predictions. Also MC Lars joins Mega Ran for the intro to discuss reading the ICP audiobook, read by Violent J, Trump and Pence, Kanye and Hamilton, and upcoming UK dates which are below. Get in touch with Ellis on T...

On the 32nd episode of Mat Mania, Ran is live from Kansas City, closing out a huge tour with MC Lars and mc chris. Lars joins the podcast, as well as special guest Rob Aurelius, who attended the Brooklyn show. Rob is a brand ambassador to many WWE stars and a huge fan. we talk Brock vs Goldberg, business etiquette and so much more. hit Rob up at @RobAurelius on all social platforms. Rob will be he...

Today’s episode features TWO guests, Ran’s tour and van-mate MC Lars, who talks ICP and wrestling terminology while debuting a NEW, never before heard song, and Steve F of TheFansPodcast, who gets us ready for Hell In A Cell’s TRIPLE MAIN EVENT and final Raw broadcast before it. Did Mick Foley’s emotional promo steal the thunder from the women and worse, come off as sexist? Remaining tour dates at...

Mega sits down with Matt Conn, CEO of MidBoss, creators of the Gaymer X Convention and producer of Read Only Memories, a new cyberpunk adventure game. Ran and Matt talk Clash of Champions 2016, and grade each match, talk about why we feel new times are coming for The New Day, and learn about the Deluxe version of “Read Only Memories,” coming soon! Music selection: “Cruisin USA” (T.J. Perkins) by M...

Ran and special guest Roknowledge chat about EVERYTHING, from Smackdown and Raw’s indie champs, CM Punk’s early exit, the possible return of Hulk Hogan, our thoughts on AJ Styles and Kevin Owens as champs, the anniversary of Steve Austin’s release from WCW, Ryback’s shoot podcast and who we think in the WWE would give Conor McGregor the toughest match…it might surprise you. Contact Rok at @Roknowl...

Caitlynn is a renowned voice actor as well as pre-school teacher and HUGE wrestling fan. Her and I watched SummerSlam 2016 from Mizucon in Miami, and had some thoughts on that, as well as NXT Takeover, and more. She talks about why she’s not a Brock Lesnar fan, what happened to Sasha, Cena’s wristband theories, and what her most challenging voice role was. Get in touch with Caitlynn at @CaitlynnFr...

Special guests Eva and Chris get together to talk Summerslam, Dolph’s promo (was it an “Austin 3:16” moment?), Dean as champion, suspension city, and WWE 2k17 rumors of Brock vs Goldberg. We try to predict the first 10 Universal Champions, and Ran also talks about wishing he could be in two places at once, and how his new haircut makes him feel. Music selections by Mega Ran, Ludacris and Flyleaf....

On this episode, guest Derek Montilla and Ran chat about what they like and dislike about the “New Era,” which side got the better part of the draft, and issue their SummerSlam Predictions and talk Phoenix sports. Musical selection by The Cool Kids. Get in touch with Derek at @Cap_Kaveman on Twitter or check out TheSportsKave.com and The Steel Cage Wrestling Podcast. Learn more about your ad choic...

Kevin Durant Leaves OKC?!?! Say it ain’t so. Ran and Chris Martinez, aka KDeath of the indie rap group Moodie Black chat about the old days in Arizona, and the art of the Double Turn. We talk about the five best double turns in WWE history, as well as review July 4’s RAW, and explain how the NBA is just like wrestling. Check out Moodie Black at noiserap.com And peep their podcast “MOODHOUSE” on iT...

Matthew’s podcast Horror Movie Night just hit Episode 50! Quite an accomplishment. Ran and Matt talk about horror films, how The Wyatt Family got him back into wrestling, and speak about the current direction of the product. Ran also discusses how Anime Expo might have been too big of an event for him, and that he prefers smaller conventions. Apologies for the so-so audio quality, I just got a new...

Did you hear the one about how Mega Ran and co. wound up partying with The New Day, Wale, and the newly crowned NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers? Well get comfortable. Ran, Eric Medina of NERDS Clothing, and David Valencia recap the single greatest night in Las Vegas that anyone could ever have, attending Money In The Bank, then celebrating afterwards, and top it off with a backstage appearance at...

Live from E3, Ran and special guest Dan Ryckert of Giant Bomb talk about new games, the past present and future of wrestling, Dan’s work as a heel manager, as well give their Money In The Bank 2016 predictions. Music selection by the Fabulous Freebirds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Mega Ran recaps the #BLAMTour, and reminisces on the excellent storytelling and matches that made Money In The Bank 2011 the best PPV of the year, and maybe ever. CM Punk and John Cena went 35 minutes in an epic event that set precedents. Ran also thanks everyone who helped out on the tour, and plays music from Oso Negro and Open Mike Eagle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Live from tour, and after a car break-in left him without clothes, Mega Ran is joined by his oldest childhood friend, Chuck, aka JonBap426, to talk about Chuck’s cool voice acting gigs, and of course wrestling! The two tackle the Memorial Day Edition of RAW, Cena’s return, the impending brand split, as well as WWE2k17’s announcement of the addition of Goldberg as a playable character. This leads t...

SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES! Mega Ran breaks down WWE Extreme Rules 2016 match-by-match, including Chris Jericho’s sticky situation, tells a story of being dissed by a celebrity, and gives his opinion on what the “New Era” in WWE is all about. New music by Mega Ran and RoQy TyRaid, as well as a a track by Cody B. Ware “Kings Of Wrestling” are played. Catch Mega Ran on tour RIGHT NOW! May 23 San Diego CA @...

Mega Ran was lucky enough to get invited to a Lucha Underground taping in Los Angeles, and gives a play-by-play of the VIP experience, NO SPOILERS of course. What happened when they asked Mega if he was one of the extras? How was the action? Any bodily fluids spill? What kind of food do they serve in VIP? Many thanks to the El Rey Network and Lucha Underground for putting on a great show. Music by...

Mega Ran and special guest, FuseTV producer Juan Cadavid discuss their fondest moments of the history of the Intercontinental title, the current state of affairs in WWE, classic video games and hip hop moments, live from PAX East 2016 in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mega Ran is joined by Adam, Jack and Ross of WhatCulture Wrestling to talk about what they love about their job, and what’s not so fun. Learn about all of the personalities, content, feuds and storylines that helps WhatCulture Wrestling achieve over A MILLION viewers per month. Ran also discusses BIG changes to Mat Mania and how you can help, judging professionals on their profession, which wrestl...

WHAT DOES EVERYBODY WANT?? Thought provoking answers to very poignant questions! On this episode of Mat Mania, Mega returns to Wrestlecon with Teek Hall and Lynx Kinetic for interviews with Justin Barasso of Sports Illustrated, former WWE wrestler Al Snow, and current tourmate Sadistik. Al drops a bomb on his biggest issue with wrestling today, Justin makes a super bold, but incorrect prediction a...

Live from Dallas, TX, Mega Ran and special guest Teek Hall hit the streets right after a record-setting Wrestlemania to interview attendees about the record-setting event, right outside of AT&T Stadium. What matches were great? which were bad? Who showed out? Check out our episode for all that more. Follow Teek at @Teek_Hall special shouts to the Kult of Kayfabe, Wrestlecon and everyone who stoppe...

Mega is joined by Logan Finch, who has been training for the past 9 months to be a professional wrestler as a part of the Boise, ID based WrestleClub. Learn about what it takes to pursue a career in the business and some of the early knocks Logan’s taken in this episode. Also, Ran and Logan give their Wrestlemania 32 picks. Ran also plays two songs, “Run” feat. Murs” and Logan’s pick: “R U Ready”...

On this episode of Mat Mania, Mega Ran and special guest Kenny Herzog (Rolling Stone) discuss the best and worst of the European Title division. Ran also discusses SXSW, and positive and negative feedback on his music. two tracks are played: “DDT” by Mega Ran and Doug Funnie, and “Oh Hail No” by El-P, Danny Brown and MrMFN Exquire. Follow Kenny at @KennyHerzog Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Mega Ran and special guests from the NPC Collective chat about their favorite wrestlers of African American decent, and briefly touch on the ugly side of racism in the wrestling business. Ran also discusses his current tour and the sadness of not being able to be there for family during difficult times. Special thanks to KadeshFlow, 1UP Creative Mind Frame, Richie Branson, K-Murdock and EyeQ for h...

Mega Ran wraps up WWE’s Fastlane 2016 PPV with help from friends Craig, Jason and Gary, live from a hotel room in DC. Ran also talks about the epic Randombeats Showcase show at MAGFest in DC, and the upcoming tour with MC Lars. Tour dates with MC Lars: 3/1 Salt Lake City3/2 Denver3/3 Omaha3/4 St Louis3/5 Burnsville, MN Mega Ran also plays track 2 from the “Monday Night Ran” series, a rap track abo...

Mega Ran and special guest Steve Juon of the Angry Marks Podcast and RapReviews discuss the best and worst moments of the WWF Hardcore title, the history of the extreme style of wrestling, and hold a mock tournament to decide the best Hardcore Champ of all time. Ran also wraps up his west coast tour with Richie Branson, discusses edibles, and gets a scathing promo cut on him by Xavier Woods. Check...