The Ropes N Riffs Podcast

Ropes N Riffs - Wrestling Entrance Themes, Wrestling and Music Stories

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About The Host:John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

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Emily Whitehurst on Tsunami Bomb, Survival Guide, Her New Cocktail Drinks Book, Twitch and Patreon 28.12.2024 53:15

🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 John Kiernan interviews Emily Whitehurst, formerly Agent M of Tsunami Bomb, a multifaceted artist known for her solo project, Survival Guide. They discuss Emily's new cocktail book, Death Drinks, which pairs cocktails with songs from her album Death Dreams. The conversation delves into her creative process, the evolut...

Lince Dorado on Building his Lucha Lit Brand, His Entrance Theme, Working with WWE on His Theme, CWC 17.12.2024 1:00:10

🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 🎧Listen anywhere you listen to podcasts: https://ropes-n-riffs.captivate.fm/listen Lince Dorado and John Kiernan delve into the significance of music in wrestling, exploring how themes contribute to character development and audience connection. They discuss the evolution of wrestling music, the disconnect between wr...

Mega Ran on Shelton Benjamin's AEW Theme, New Day Usos Rap Battle , Meeting Okada at WWE Raw 10.12.2024 38:57

🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Joining us today is none other than Mega Ran! Mega Ran is a multifaceted artist known for his work in music, wrestling themes, and education. John Kiernan and Mega Ran discuss his journey, his collaborations with wrestlers such as how MVP tapped him to rap on Shelton Benjamin's AEW theme, and how he navigates his dive...

Kevin Lacerda on Will Ospreay's Theme, Working with Mikey Rukus, Entrance Music, The Jericho Cruise 02.12.2024 1:01:53

Kevin Lacerda of It Lives, It Breathes and Damn Nation and John discuss...what else? Music in wrestling! Kevin talks about creating Will Ospreay's theme, Elevated, wanting to play Will Ospreay to the ring, as well as lending his voice to Action Andretti and Johnny TV's AEW entrance themes. Kevin also touches on getting to work with AEW music composer Mikey Rukus on those tracks and what his dream...

Donovan Dijak - Working with Mikey Rukus, His Entrance Themes, The Process of Entrance Music in WWE 27.11.2024 33:50

Donovan Dijak discusses his journey as a professional wrestler, focusing on the significance of entrance music in shaping his character and presentation. He shares insights into his creative process when selecting themes, the evolution of his character, and the collaboration with AEW entrance theme composer Mikey Rukus on his newest theme, "Capital Punishment". Dijak emphasizes the importance of c...

Mercedes Martinez on 24 Years In Wrestling, Her Entrance Themes, AEW, Snow Tha Product 25.11.2024 50:27

Mercedes Martinez reflects on her 24-year journey in wrestling, discussing the significance of entrance music, the evolution of her themes, and the importance of lyrics in connecting with fans. She shares insights into her musical influences, the collaborative process of creating tag team themes, and the critical role of timing in wrestling music. Mercedes emphasizes her gratitude for her career a...