Wrestling With the Champ

The worlds of wrestling and comedy collide on Slam'd Up our first charity live stream! Guests include Kym Priess (live from LA), Lou King Sharp (live from his living room), Jerry Bakewell (next to his dog) and Che Burnley (with his Mum asleep in the next room). Hosted by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Please donate to CALM and help prevent suicides from happening here in the UK. Give now if you...

The Champ and Damo discuss ways to punch up their latest live show. This episode was recorded to help raise funds for our live show FistyMania! at Edinburgh Fringe. Every fiver or tenner makes a real difference and if you listen to the end you'll find out what's really in it for you. Sponsor us now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp or even better, come and see the show at The Globe on Nid...

The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththecham...

The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththecham...

Desperate to fund his movie career, the Champ makes a deal with a local gangster. Starring: Alex Leam, Alex Whitely, Charles Commins, Dan Mellins, Drew Stearne, Faye Marshall, Lee Burton, Livi Graham, Paul Ricketts, Sean Allsop, Walker Nixon. Music in this episode appears under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 license . The following tracks are written and performed by Kevin MacLeod : 'Oh, Chr...

With over 100 comedy commercials to choose from, Ant & Damo share their favourite 20 fake ads from all six seasons of this award-winning funny podcast. If you have one you love, tag us on social media and let us know! Special thanks to all the incredible voice talent who featured over the years, in this episode particularly we give love to: Sam Thomas, Ash Frith, Ciaran Saward, Caroline Verdon...

As a masked killer stalks wrestlers on Halloween, the Ginger Ninja fights to stay alive until morning. Starring: Ciaran Saward, Carl Jones, Hannah Edwards, and Paul Gannon. Music appears under creative commons 4.0, including Memoraphile - Perfect Dungeon, Wolfgang - 8-bit Haunted House Theme, Dark Lights - Johan Brodd, A Wonderful Nightmare - SpiderDave. And the following music by Kevin...

Relive the improvised comedy game show that took Edinburgh Fringe by storm in 2024! Strap in for five rounds of fight-based fun - featuring comedian Drew Stearne - recorded live at The Globe bar on Niddry Street by Blue Smoke Comedy. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The boys are in the north, but dangers await. Who will win the race to Edinburgh? Starring: Ant McGinley, Bryan Malcolm, Damien St John, Johnny Goldsmith, and Mick Cullen. Music: Featuring tracks by Kevin MacLeod Incompetch.com under CC 4.0 Journey To Ascend, Suvaco do Cristo, Exit The Premises, Trouble with Tribals, Ghostpocalypse, Agnus Dei, and Long Road Ahead. Wrestling With the Champ is writt...

How far will the boys go in the quest to cross the finish line first? Strap in for part two of Race to Edinburgh, as the Ginger Ninja and Damo head to Scotland to perform their new show, Chortle Combat, live at #EdFringe! Music: Toward the Mountains by Gioele Fazzeri, Money by Soul Prod Music, Tense Detective by Good B Music, Waltz to Paris by Abidos Music, Fury of Perun by White Records, and BGM...

It's a race against time as our disastrous duo go head-to-head in a battle to arrive in Edinburgh first as part of the PBH Free Fringe 2024. If you liked this episode, please consider donating a fiver (or more) to help fund our live shows. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp . Music: Scotland the Brave and Short E Guitar Rock by Julius H, Thriller Emotional Cinematic by Mood Mode,...

Ian Skinner has replaced the Champ using AI, leaving our hero as just another Nigel. As the New Ginger Ninja, he begins dismantling everything the old version cherished, while the world remains oblivious. However, an army of Nigel's bands together with the real Ginger Ninja to challenge the fake one and save the Pub Wrestling Federation. Starring Jonny Goldsmith and Alex Lynch. All music in this e...

When the Ginger Ninja finds his biggest opponent is making more money than him outside the ring, he's tempted to bet everything on the outcome of one match. But this time, there's not just his title and reputation on the line but his best friend, Damo. Starring Edy Hurst, Edward Adoo, Esther Dunn and Ian Skinner. Music featured in this episode appears under Creative Commons attribution 4.0 licence...

A mysterious figure returns from the past and threatens to ruin the Champ's future. Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, can the Ginger Ninja save the day and his reputation? Will the Ginger Ninja be able to lift the curse? Will Damien ever be able to impersonate an animal convincingly? And will anyone ever recover from the nightmarish vision of the final act? Once again, all the ingredients o...

Imagine that Paddington Bear was a 7-foot-tall, angry wrestler. Imagine him taking on the Ginger Ninja as he attempts to save his reputation after being cancelled. Imagine you're in the basement of a fast food joint watching it all unfold. Settle in, press play, and enjoy the performance that hundreds of reviewers from The Scotsman, The Guardian, Empire Magazine and others failed to see. Starring...

Test your knowledge of all things Champ-related in our bonus quiz! Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what it would feel like to step into the ring with the Ginger Ninja? Stop fantasising and start WrestleDreaming. Close your eyes and let the good times roll. Music featured includes NaturesEye - Frequency Of Sleep Meditation, AlexiAction - Abstract World, AlexiAction - Rock The Party, Ashot Danielyan - Mysterious Celesta, Music_For_Videos - Relaxing, Zane Little Music - Hal...

In a long-lost interview recorded before his death in 2002, the man mountain from Oldham AKA Andrew the Giant, reveals his favourite match of all time. Hear from the largest competitor to ever compete in the PWF in our biggest episode yet! Starring Ant McGinley, Bay Salveson, Charles Commins, Che Burnley, Damien St John, Lindsey Sykora, Marc Farquar, Max Hulme and Sean Allsop. Any similarities in...

In this Patreon preview, Ant reveals what wrestling in gravy was really like, and we discuss the sheer amount of global media coverage The Champ has received from the likes of CNN, Daily Mail, Metro UK, Reuters and BBC Radio 5 Live. Plus, Damo discusses plans for the Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. Starring Charles Commins. Unlock the full episode now by hitting the link in the description or by v...

When a strange anomaly enters Earth's atmosphere, it threatens to wipe out every living creature in its path. In a race against time, can the Ginger Ninja save humanity, or will he spend his time eating free tacos? This episode features Ant McGinley, Ciaran Saward, Damien St John Scott Lawson. Music is licensed under CC-0. To hear more of The Champ's adventures completely ad-free, become a patron....

Recorded during the Edinburgh Fringe run, Ant and Damo introduce you to their live show for 2023, Smiledriver. Plus, the lads share thoughts on the festival so far, and reveal what surprising item a Moldovan taxi driver placed in their hands. They also point you in the direction of some top comedians you should check out on socials, in podcasts and in shows near you soon. Get exclusive content eve...

During our hiatus between seasons four and five (coming September 2023), we each reveal our top three highlights so far. Featuring clips from past episodes and a quiz... Everyone loves a quiz. Strap in for a raucous review of the first three years of Wrestling with The Champ! Unlock the full anniversary episode on Patreon now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out what the Champ thinks is the ultimate champion night. Starring Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Come behind the scenes with Ant and Damo to find out what our plans are for the Champ's Edinburgh Fringe Festival adventure. Starring the majestic comedian Ash Frith as "Telethon Host", you can unlock this Patreon-exclusive episode as part of your monthly subscription, where you can hear new episodes first and get regular bonus content. The full version of this episode also contains no real ads, o...

The Champ heads to Blackburn as he tries to keep a new family member secret, and hurriedly puts together a crack Tag Team as he faces his Des Tiny. This episode features the voices of Jim Salveson and Alex Whitely. Written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Music is used under Creative Commons Licence 4.0 from Audionautix: Progressive Rock and Rock Intro3, and from Uppbeat: Stop War...