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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by the returning Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) for another New Japan Grab Bag! The duo delve into a bunch of New Japan themes, including Kazuchika Okada, Shingo Takagi, Lance Archer, YOSHI-HASHI, Tiger Mask IV, and many more!

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss Terry Funk's 1984 album Great Texan. Yes, Terry Funk put out an album in Japan where he "sings." Andrew and Jeff go track-by-track, breaking down Terry's vocals, the album's soft rock musical stylings, the shlock lyrics, Jimmy Hart's heavy influence, and more.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the Four Pillars of All Japan Pro Wrestling: Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Toshiaki Kawada, and Akira Taue. As four of the greatest and most iconic wrestlers of all time, the group helped take AJPW to monumental heights in the 90s with their incredible matches that have stood the test of time. Andrew and JoJo go through their iconic theme songs in AJPW and NOAH with plenty of epic guitars, keyboards, and a dash of Kenny Loggins along the way.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Gerard Di Trolio (The Emerald Flowshow) to discuss the themes of Keiji Mutoh and his alter ego The Great Muta! One of the Three Musketeers of New Japan Pro Wrestling and a certified wrestling icon, Mutoh is set to retire (we think) after a nearly 40-year career. Andrew and Gerard discuss their feelings on Mutoh, his influence, his ego, and the many, many wrestling themes he had in his career as both himself and Muta.

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FELLA!!!! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Lee Malone (Days of Thunder) to discuss the themes of his Irish countryman, "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus. As one of Ireland's most accomplished pro wrestlers, Sheamus has spent over a decade as a featured star in WWE, winning multiple titles, the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and more. Andrew and Lee chat about Sheamus' entrance themes (many of which are, surprise surprise, Celtic-themed), seeing Sheamus in Irish Whip Wrestling in Ireland before his WWE run, Too Many Limes, the forgettable League of Nations stable, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, we go back-to-back with Music Memories! Andrew is joined for the first time by Alan Counihan (Alan 4L's ProWres Paradise) to discuss three memories from Alan's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Alan chat about the classic "WrestleMania" song from 1993 and the WWF's heavy marketing push in UK and Ireland during the early 90s, Dragongate's very unique anime TV intro in 2005, the rise of Axel Dieter Jr. with his Hot & Spicy tag team in wXw during the BritWres boom, and much more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by James Truepenny (The Truepenny Show) to discuss the themes of "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith! Making his bones in World of Sport and Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Davey Boy would go on to become one of the biggest British wrestlers of all time, both as a member of The British Bulldogs with Dynamite Kid and later on as a singles star in WWF and WCW. Andrew chats with James about the triumphs and tragedies of Davey Boy's life and career, some of the lesser-known theme songs he's had over the years, seeing Davey Boy live on a local UK show, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the topic of Christian rock in wrestling. Andrew and Jeremy first talk about wrestling's relationship with Christianity and the Christian rock genre. Afterwards they play a few examples of Christian rock artists that have been featured in pro wrestling, including Creed, P.O.D., Skillet, and more.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, Everything Elite) for another round of Dragongate themes! Andrew and Mike first discuss the latest happenings in the land of DG since they last spoke, including Masato Yoshino's retirement, Ryo Saito's reign as General Manager, and the shocking unmasking of Dragon Dia. Then they play a fun grab bag of themes including Shun Skywalker, SB KENTo, KAI, Jason Lee, Keisuke Okuda, Konomama Ichikawa, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, we have the third installment of Music Memories! Andrew asks a guest to name three memories from their wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. This episode the guest is Sarah Flannery (Voices of Wrestling, Journey Through Guerrilla Island), who chats with Andrew about the Late Late Toy Show, the timelessness of the "My Sacrifice" video, a eureka moment involving Bound for Glory 2008, Gunns, Bobby Gunns, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew takes a look at WWE Uncaged XIV, the latest album in the Uncaged series which features over 50 unreleased Jim Johnston tracks. Don't worry, this is not a deep dive into all 53 songs. Instead, Andrew gives his general thoughts on the Uncaged series and some of the various songs that comprise this 14th outing, including themes for Kenzo Suzuki, Sylvain Grenier, The Rock, Heidenreich, Freddie Joe Floyd, and more!

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It's time! It's time! It's Vader time! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Andy LaBarre (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of Big Van Vader. Vader is one of the most iconic big men in wrestling history with some memorable wrestling themes that have stood the test of time (and some hidden gems of which you may not be aware). From Germany to Japan to the United States and beyond, it's an exploration into the music of one of the baddest dudes around. Who's the man? VADER!!!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew looks at four in-house AEW themes that were released at the end of 2019: Private Party, Joey Janela, The Jurassic Express, and Awesome Kong. Think of this as a supplemental EP to the Taste of 2019 episode!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Gerard Di Trolio (Voices of Wrestling) for A Taste of 2021! It's the annual year-end show that waves goodbye to the past twelve months and plays a selection of themes that debuted during the year 2021. Themes this year include Roman Reigns, Jamie Hayter, SHO, Shane Taylor, Bryan Danielson, Kaito Ishida, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Warren Hayes (Voices of Wrestling, The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) for another New Japan Pro Wrestling grab bag of themes. Andrew and Warren discuss New Japan's bounce back in 2023 with cheering crowds, great matches, and fresh storylines, then get into themes for Shota Umino, David Finlay, Bishamon, DOUKI, Titán, and many more!

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There are few better moments during a wrestling match that make you want to raise your fist and say "Hell yeah" than when a wrestler defiantly kicks out at one. The one count, when used at the right time, can send a jolt of energy through the crowd and put a little extra mustard on a match. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest Cola TheLodger from the VOW Discord to play songs that only have one word in the title. Yes, it's that simple, but this episode is anything but, as Cola's picks are entirely in the stoner metal/doom metal genre, while Andrew's picks are a lot more varied. It's a really fun hang with artists like Fu Manchu, Supergrass, the Pointer Sisters, Neurosis, Zero 7, Dr. Colossus, Mastodon, Seal, and many more. Fire yourself up with a one count kickout and fire up this episode for a great conversation about music!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Most wrestlers do not use their real names; instead, they use a gimmick name which better fits their character or just works better for wrestling. Gimmick names are not just part of wrestling, they're used in many other facets of entertainment as well. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Erin Quinn play artists who use their own gimmick names instead of their real ones. Artists played include Lady Gaga, Scissor Sisters, Alabama 3, Poe, P!nk, Boy Jr., Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello, and many more. It doesn't matter which name you use, you'll still enjoy this episode!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Well goddamn, pal. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Lee Malone (Days of Thunder Podcast) as they take a look at the themes of the illustrious McMahon family: Vince, Linda, Shane, and Stephanie. The McMahons have been at the center of the WWE empire since the beginning, at first behind the scenes and then eventually all over TV. This includes matches, angles, feuds, weddings, exploding limos, fugue states, Kiss My Ass Clubs, falling off great heights, and of course entrance themes. Andrew and Lee discuss the themes of the McMahons, reminisce about some of their favorite moments, and throw in a few Vince impressions along the way (because honestly it's too much fun not to).

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ALL ABOOOOOOOARD HAHAHAHAHA! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Chris Novembrino (Shake Them Ropes, Don't Worry About the Government) to discuss the use of Ozzy Osbourne's music in pro wrestling. As a heavy metal icon, Ozzy has had a legendary 50+ year career with both his solo work and as a founding member of Black Sabbath, the most influential metal band of all time. Andrew and Chris play a selection of Sabbath and Ozzy solo material that was used in wrestling throughout the years, the similarities between Ozzy and wrestling, the differences between some of Ozzy's guitarists, and much more!

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WELLLLLLLLL! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew reunites with original co-host Chris Maffei (Pro Wrestling Repackaged, Wrestling Under Cover) to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the podcast! Together they discuss the themes of one of pro wrestling's most iconic giants (no pun intended), Big Show. From his days as The Giant in WCW, to his long tenure in WWE, Big Show has had an enduring career filled with many highs, lows, face and heel turns, casket rides, monster trucks, iron clad contracts, and so much more. It's a fun episode that you won't see coming, but I promise you'll know.

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One of the ways to win a pro wrestling match is to go for the cover, or pin your opponent's shoulders to the mat for three seconds. It's an essential element of the sport, just as the cover song is an essential part of music. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Andy LaBarre go for the cover, so to speak, and play a bunch of great cover songs from over the years. Artists played include Charles Bradley, Dolly Parton, D'Angelo, William Shatner, Eddie Hazel, Chris Cornell, The Power Station, Heart, and many more. The songs on this episode may not be originals, but they can still keep you down for the three count.

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew is joined again by Gerard Di Trolio (The Emerald FlowShow), who shares three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Gerard chat about the immortality of Masato Tanaka, buying VHS tapes of Japanese wrestling while on vacation, watching 1999 WCW in the formative years of being a wrestling fan, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined again by Robin Reid (World's Hardest Quiz Determination League) to discuss the themes of Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana! Andrew and Robin get into Cabana's many fun-filled theme songs (and one that is not so fun), as well as his importance and influence to both professional wrestling and podcasting.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, SpearsOvations) to discuss the themes of the father of the Dragon System, Ultimo Dragon. As one of the pioneers of the lucharesu style and one of Japanese wrestling's most influential figures, Ultimo Dragon's career has taken him across Japan, Mexico, WCW, WWE, and beyond. Andrew and Mike chat about Ultimo's legacy as a wrestler and trainer, his dashing good looks, his longtime use of "Separados" as a theme, and more.

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On the monumental 100th episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss the themes of Sting! The Icon has had a long career as one of wrestling's most popular stars, whether as a friendly Surfer or a brooding Crow. Andrew and Jeff give their own thoughts on Sting, his appeal as a character, and of course his many entrance themes in promotions like WCW, TNA, WWE, AEW, JCP, and UWF. It's showtime, folks!

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Wrestling fans are used to seeing these four words on show posters and lineups: "Card Subject to Change." No wrestling match is set in stone; sometimes they need to be changed or canceled because of injury, emergency, or travel issues. On this episode, the proverbial card changes as Andrew and guest Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling, Sport of Pro Wrestling) play songs where the lead vocals are not performed by the typical lead singer(s). Instead, it's either another band member or a guest stepping in. Artists featured on this episode include The Beach Boys, New Order, Heart, Steely Dan, Metric, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Foo Fighters, and many more. Call the booker and tell him you can't make the show, because this episode deserves your full attention!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! This week Andrew is joined by Kelly Harrass (Jumping Bomb Audio, Panels on Pages POP!-Cast), who shares three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Kelly chat about seeing Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi in the Best of the Super Juniors finals during a trip to Japan in 2019, going to ROH shows in the early 2010s and meeting Kevin Steen at a state fair, being a big Stone Cold Steve Austin fan as a kid, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Kevin Hare (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the "Crazy Monkey" Jun Kasai. Kasai has bled, maimed, and scarred his body for 25 years to become one of the most famous and beloved wrestlers in deathmatch wrestling. Andrew and Kevin chat about Kasai's impressive longevity in a dangerous style of wrestling, what makes him stand out amongst other deathmatch guys, and his entrance music that is equal parts intense and monkey-based.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew provides some information about def rebel, the group that is now in charge of making WWE's music. He also plays a sampling of the entrance themes they've created so far: Seth Rollins, Bayley, Io Shirai, and Angel Garza.

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Hi there! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew returns from the show's brief hiatus and is joined by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) to discuss the music of Peter Gabriel in pro wrestling. Known for his time as Genesis' frontman in the 70s and then his successful solo career, Gabriel has spent decades as one of music's most innovative minds. Andrew and Maura, both huge fans, discuss Gabriel's longstanding creativity, his eclectic body of work, the live concert that Andrew recently attended in Boston, his songs used in wrestling (of which there aren't that many), and more.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the latest edition of Music Memories! Andrew asks a guest to name three memories from their wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. In the hot seat this time is Paul Völsch (Voices of Wrestling). This is the most unique episode of Music Memories yet, as not only are all three picks exclusively related to live event experiences, but Andrew had no prior knowledge of the music that was played. Andrew and Paul chat about Axel Dieter Jr.'s heel turn in wXw, the loss of a potential Irish wrestling superstar, returning to live wrestling in 2021 Berlin, and more!

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In the world of lucha libre, a parejas increíbles match is when two rivals team up against another team of rivals in an attempt to put aside their differences for the sake of winning. We often see unusual collaborations in the world of music as well. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Fred Morlan (The Good, The Bad & The Hungee) play songs that feature artists of different backgrounds, genres, and vibes coming together to make great music. These incredible pairs include The Lonely Island and Michael Bolton, Anthrax and Public Enemy, Tom Jones and The Cardigans, The KLF and Tammy Wynette, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus, Daft Punk and Paul Williams, and many more. It doesn't matter if you're a técnico or a rudo, you can still enjoy this fun episode!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew does another solo Q&A session! He answers questions from the listeners about a variety of subjects, including: Licensed entrance themes; butt rock; Kenta Kobashi themes; Andrew's reading list; video game soundtracks; crafting a wrestling theme setlist for a hypothetical Twin Peaks season 4; silly lyrics; and much much more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Sean Sedor (Voices of Wrestling) as they discuss the themes of Batista! Now a movie star, Batista spent many years as a major player in WWE. Andrew and Sean go over his entrance themes, the evolution (no pun intended) of his career, and what made Batista a superstar. Get your machine gun arms ready, this hour-long episode is a fun one!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the 2021 Halloween Spooktacular! Andrew is joined for the first time by Liam Jones (You've Got to Be Kidding Me) to play some wrestling themes befitting the Halloween season, including Malakai Black, The Hurricane, BxB Hulk, and more!

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Do you feel like the direction of your life is not going the way you want it? Are you tired of other people dictating your actions? Do you just not want to do something? Well, say the words "That's not gonna work for me, brother" and exert your creative control! It's a power not only seen in pro wrestling, but all avenues of entertainment. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Paul Wedding focus on the music topic most relatable to creative control: singer-songwriters. They "control the creative," so to speak: writing, performing, and sometimes even producing their own songs. Artists played include Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, The Mountain Goats, St. Vincent, John Prine, Lissie, Colter Wall, Peter Gabriel, Jenny Lewis, Chris Isaak, and many more. This episode has Section 11, Subparagraph E in its contract, so it's going over whether you like it or not.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined again by Chris Samsa (Voices of Wrestling, Sport of Pro Wrestling) to discuss the themes of "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata. As one of the "New Three Musketeers" alongside Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shinsuke Nakamura, Shibata's wrestling career was no easy path. After leaving New Japan during desperate times in 2005, Shibata returned to the company in 2012, spending years fighting his way to a contract and the respect of his peers, before a serious brain injury after the greatest and most important match of his life in 2017 took him out of action. Andrew and Chris discuss Shibata's scant selection of themes (including a few that are quite humorous in context), his dangerous, albeit badass wrestling style, seeing him live at Forbidden Door in Chicago, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Dave Ryan (Days of Thunder) for the 2023 Halloween Spooktacular. In this year's edition, the focus is entirely on WCW and five Halloween-tastic gimmicks throughout the company's history, including Arachnaman, The Shark, "That 70s Guy" Mike Awesome, and more.

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Kenny Omega. Wayne Gretzky. Carrie-Anne Moss. Shoresy. These are just some of the icons that Canada has given us over the years, a land steeped in a rich history of maple syrup, professional wrestling, hockey, and Toronto doubling for every major American city in movies and TV shows. Andrew is joined by returning guest and Canadian extraordinaire Warren Hayes (The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) as they delve into some of Canada's finest musical acts, including The Tragically Hip, Rush, Gordon Lightfoot, Alannah Myles, Robert Charlebois, Joni Mitchell, The Tea Party, Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, and many more. Hit a flip piledriver and enjoy some universal healthcare as we celebrate all things musically Canuck!

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No pasa nada! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Ricardo Gallegos (Voices of Wrestling, Los Lucha Jobbers) to discuss the themes of "El Toro Blanco" Rush. The current ROH World Champion and ex-CMLL megastar has been the subject of acclaim and controversy over the years; Andrew and Ricardo delve into his theme songs, his character work, his career, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Sean Sedor (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the TV themes of WWE's ECW brand, informally known as WWECW. Debuting 15 years ago with a one-hour show on SyFy, WWECW was an attempt to capitalize on potent ECW nostalgia by creating a unique third brand with ECW originals, bloody hardcore matches, and a grittier feel. But over time, the brand morphed into something much different than the original ECW. Andrew and Sean chat about their memories of the brand's beginning, the various changes that occurred over the course of its existence, and of course the TV themes of the show on SyFy.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss some themes from Pro Wrestling NOAH! The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, so what better time to discuss the music of the (formerly) green mat than right now? Themes featured include Katsuhiko Nakajima, Go Shiozaki, Kaito Kiyomiya, Kenoh, Takashi Sugiura, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew chats with Sean Sedor (Voices of Wrestling) about three memories from Sean's fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Sean discuss watching the Briscoes in Sinclair era ROH, having your music tastes molded as a young adult by songs from wrestling shows and video games, the NoDQ CAW videos on YouTube, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew talks about his trip to Chicago for AEW All Out 2021!

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It's the biggest party of the summer! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Sean Flynn as they tackle a selection of SummerSlam PPV theme songs. Andrew and Sean discuss their respective first SummerSlams, the evolution of the show's themes across time periods, and one of the stranger subjects for a wrestling pay-per-view theme that you'll find. Artists played include AC/DC, Cee Lo Green, Rush, Demi Lovato, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew recaps his trip to Chicago to see AEW & NJPW's first co-branded show, Forbidden Door!

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Everybody here comes 2 Cold Scorpio! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of 2 Cold Scorpio. Scorpio is one of the most preeminent high-flyers of his generation, and he has some rather fun (and funky) themes to boot! Andrew and JoJo discuss Scorpio's career, his level of influence, and the many songs that had us moving and grooving as Scorpio made his entrance.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) pack their bags for the Mid-Atlantic territory to discuss the themes of "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes in Jim Crockett Promotions! Andrew and Jeff talk about Dusty's legacy, his iconic career, and the many theme songs he had in JCP. It's an eclectic mix of featured artists including Prince, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Tyler, Henry Mancini, Louis Armstrong... and Arch Bacon?

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and returning guest Sean Flynn discuss a selection of WWE Diva themes from the Ruthless Aggression Era! Andrew and Sean delve into a time when bra and panties matches, bikini photo shoots, and Diva Dodgeball were all the rage. Oh, and there was some actual wrestling too, I suppose. Themes featured include Trish Stratus, Lita, Gail Kim, Torrie Wilson, and many more!

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WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW WEEOO WEEOO WEEOO WEEOO! On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the sixth anniversary show! Andrew is joined once again by Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling, Flagship Podcast) to celebrate six years of the podcast and discuss the themes of another show celebrating an anniversary this month, WWE's Monday Night Raw. Andrew and Rich chat about the 30 years of Raw, its different phases of theme music, when exactly they stopped having any connection to the show, and much more.

There is also a discussion at the start about the tragic death of Jay Briscoe. Rest in peace, Jay.

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"On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another round of Music Memories. Andrew is joined by Rob Viper (Highspots) to discuss three memories from Rob's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Rob discuss falling in love with Rey Misterio Jr. in 90s AAA, getting interested in ECW through the Gangstas Paradise commercial, the WWE Vengeance 2001 promo video with ""Sinner"" by Drowning Pool, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and returning guest Chris Novembrino (Shake Them Ropes, Don't Worry About the Government) dive into a grab bag of themes from World Championship Wrestling! Andrew and Chris discuss their respective relationships with WCW, the type of music the company used, and of course the actual themes, including Goldberg, Sid Vicious, American Males, Madusa, Harlem Heat, and more!

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It's time to make some history on Music of the Mat Remix. This is not only the first artist-centric episode of the new format, but also the first one with a pun title. It's a Beatles episode that came about by mashing arguably the greatest band of all time's nickname with The Four Horsemen, arguably the greatest wrestling stable of all time. Yes, it's that simple, but this episode is anything but! Andrew is joined by returning guest and Beatles superfan JoJo Remy to play a selection of songs spanning the group's relatively short, yet impactful run. From early love songs to experimental studio work to the last song the band ever recorded, this episode has legendary music and lively conversation. Cut your hair into a mop top and throw up the four fingers, because we're showing some love to the lads from Liverpool!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Paul Völsch (Voices of Wrestling) as they go Jammin' Around Japan! The pair discuss a variety of Japanese wrestling theme songs from across the puro landscape, including AJPW, DDT, 2AW, SEAdLINNNG, and more.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and James Truepenny (The Truepenny Show, Steel Chair Magazine) celebrate International Women's Month by looking at another batch of classic Joshi themes! They discuss the themes of such iconic wrestlers as Aja Kong, Megumi Kudo, Dump Matsumoto, Dynamite Kansai, and more!

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*Falling bomb sound effect* On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Andrew Sinclair (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of Bubba Ray and D-Von, the Dudley Boyz! As the most decorated tag team of all time, the Dudley Boyz spent the better part of 20 years as a top team in ECW, WWE, and TNA (where they were known as Team 3D). The two Andrews go over the multitude of hard and heavy Dudley Boyz themes, the singles runs for both men and their varying degrees of success, the infamous Aces & Eights storyline, and much more!

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The hometown crowd in wrestling can make for a special connection between a wrestler and the audience. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) play songs by artists from their respective hometowns (Boston for Andrew and Philadelphia for Damon). The playlist includes Hall & Oates, Bell Biv DeVoe, Book of Love, The Dead Milkmen, Donna Summer, Japanese Breakfast, Dropkick Murphys, Billy Squier, and more. Grab your lobster rolls and cheesesteaks and dig in!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Fred Morlan (The Good, The Bad & The Hungee) for the annual year-end episode! Andrew and Fred say goodbye to 2022 and discuss a selection of wrestling themes that debuted during the year. Themes this year include Swerve Strickland, Bray Wyatt, Kaito Kiyomiya, Ren Narita, Toni Storm, Danhausen, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Garrett Kidney (You've Got to Be Kidding Me) to play a grab bag of Impact themes! The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and VOW is getting in on the action with the #Impact20 project, a series of classic matches, articles, and podcasts. Andrew and Garrett come together to discuss a selection of entrance themes from across TNA/Impact history, including songs for Scott Hall, Gail Kim, Eddie Edwards, Shark Boy, the Flying Elvises, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by first-time guest Neil David (Voices of Wrestling, Eurograps Express) for a third grab bag of themes from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Andrew and Neil discuss themes for Will Ospreay, EVIL, Tom Lawlor, Great-O-Khan, Jon Moxley, and more!

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Is this thing on? Music of the Mat rises from its slumber with a remixed format. Instead of analyzing wrestling songs, Andrew and a guest will play and chat about songs related to a wrestling concept, term, reference, pun, etc. Yes, it really is that simple. Andrew explains the reason behind the big change, then gets down to business with returning guest and absolute delight Maura Johnston. Together they tackle the topic of "in-ring debuts," playing songs off debut albums from Aerosmith, Madonna, The Killers, Oasis, George Michael, Neneh Cherry, Living Colour, and many more. It's over 2 hours of potent fun that will have you raising the roof like Ultimo Guerrero!

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Some of the greatest wrestling matches of all time have also been some of the longest. Over the past 10-15 years, New Japan Pro Wrestling has become the poster child for these epic matches thanks to pairings like Okada-Omega, Ospreay-Shingo, and Ibushi-White, just to name a few.

On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Suit Williams (Voices of Wrestling) play some music epics: songs that are 7 minutes or longer (and in some cases, way longer). Artists played include Metallica, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Nina Simone, Yes, The Temptations, David Bowie, Kendrick Lamar, and many more.

Clear your schedule and hunker down with some snacks—these songs are going long!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another installment of Music Memories! Andrew is joined by Steve Case (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss three memories from Steve's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Steve chat about being afraid of The Undertaker as a little kid, wanting to use Metallica for an entrance theme, being a Hulkamaniac, and more!

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It's Tuesday, you know what that means. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by pro wrestler Colin Delaney to discuss the themes, career, and life of the late great Jon Huber, a.k.a. Brodie Lee. Colin and Brodie were longtime friends going back to their days as young backyard wrestlers in Rochester, NY, lasting all the way up to Brodie's untimely and tragic passing at the age of 41 in December 2020. Andrew and Colin cover the major hits of Brodie's career, including the "Right Stuff" gimmick, his pivotal transformation into "The Big Rig," his days as Wyatt Family member Luke Harper in WWE, and of course his final role as "The Exalted One" Mr. Brodie Lee in AEW. Colin also shares some fun details about Brodie's taste in music and the McDonald's sandwich that inspired a tag team name. This is a heartfelt, must-listen episode about a wonderful man and the legacy that he left behind.

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Reach for the sky, boy! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Robin Reid (BritWres Roundtable) head down to scenic Sandy Fork, Delaware and talk about the themes of Jay & Mark Briscoe. Andrew and Robin delve into the Briscoes' entrance music and their careers as Ring of Honor's most iconic tag team.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is once again joined by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, Everything Elite) to re-enter the world of Dragon Gate and discuss some more theme songs. This time around we have a mix of longtime DG veterans, foreign talent that made their names in the company, and the future stars that will carry Dragon Gate forward into the future. This includes music for Ben-K, Ricochet, Big R Shimizu, Super Shisa, PAC, Dragon Dia, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Steve Case (Voices of Wrestling) to delve into a selection of entrance themes from All Elite Wrestling. Andrew and Steve talk about AEW's commendable perseverance during the pandemic, Mikey Rukus' greatest strength as the company's in-house composer, and of course play themes for various AEW wrestlers, including Jon Moxley, Hikaru Shida, Scorpio Sky, Ricky Starks, Private Party, Penelope Ford, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Stephanie Chase (Digital Spy, WrestleTalk TV, GRAPPL Spotlight) as they discuss some of wrestling's most romantic--and in some cases sexy--themes. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's the perfect time to take a look at some of the songs of love (and lust) that have been used in wrestling, as well as wrestling's inclusion of romance and love in general. Themes include "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry, Billy & Chuck, "Mr. Rated R" Yujiro Takahashi, Mike & Maria Kanellis, and Alex Wright's delightful "Heartbeat Away."

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew reunites with original co-host Chris Maffei (Can of Nostalgia) for the first time in over two years to discuss a selection of live music performances at WrestleMania. Chris catches us up on how he's been doing since the last time he was on, then he and Andrew dig into some of the many music performances that happened over the years at the Showcase of the Immortals, from the infamous DX Band rendition of "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania XIV to Living Colour playing "Cult of Personality" for CM Punk at WrestleMania 29 to Salt-N-Pepa's special version of "Whatta Man" for the Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow match at WrestleMania XI, and many more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Ricardo Gallegos (Voices of Wrestling, Los Lucha Jobbers) to dive back into the wonderful world of lucha libre. Andrew and Ricardo play a grab bag of themes for some of lucha's biggest and best characters, including Místico, Último Guerrero, Dr. Wagner Jr., Hijo del Vikingo, Psycho Clown, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Taylor Maimbourg (Jumping Bomb Audio) to discuss a grab bag of themes from World Wonder Ring STARDOM! With the backing of Bushiroad and an incredibly talented roster, STARDOM is the most prominent joshi company going today. Andrew and Taylor discuss an all-star selection of STARDOM themes, including songs for Mayu Iwatani, Giulia, Syuri, Utami Hayashishita, AZM, Starlight Kid, and more!

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Viva La Raza! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time on the show by Benno (GRAPPL Spotlight, POST Wrestling's British Wrestling Experience) to discuss the themes of "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero! Eddie is beloved by many as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, and to mark the fifteenth anniversary of his untimely death, Andrew and Benno focus on the multitude of themes that Eddie had in his historic career. It's a two-hour celebration taking us through the worlds of AAA, ECW, WCW, WWE, and beyond.

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Chag Sameach! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by the returning Jon Hernandez (Voices of Wrestling) for a Hanukkah Special celebrating the themes and career of Barry Horowitz! For many decades, Barry built a legacy as not only a legendary Jewish pro wrestler, but as one of wrestling's greatest losers. Andrew and Jon discuss what separated Barry from a lot of other Jewish wrestlers, his multiple losing streaks, using "Hava Nagila" as an entrance theme, and some other themes Barry used over the years (one of which is definitely NSFW). If you love Jewish references, then this is the show for you.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the 2020 Halloween Spooktacular! Andrew is joined once again by Chris Novembrino (Shake Them Ropes, Don't Worry About the Government) to play some wrestling themes that are appropriate for the season, including themes for Jake Roberts, Glacier, Pirate Paul Burchill, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) for another grab bag of AEW themes. Andrew and Maura chat about AEW's recent and upcoming big shows, then get into themes for Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, Rush, Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, Konosuke Takeshita, and many more.

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You know the combination? On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) delve into the theme history of Gedo and Jado! The World Class Tag Team have had one of the longest partnerships in wrestling history, stretching across decades and multiple promotions including New Japan, FMW, WAR, and W*ING. Andrew and Damon discuss the team's longevity, importance to New Japan, and of course their theme songs. Listen in and make sure you watch out for Jado and that DAMN KENDO STICK! HEY, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?!

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He's simply ravishing, owwww! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Liam Byrne (Voices of Wrestling) take a look at the themes of the late, great "Ravishing" Rick Rude. One of the most memorable personalities to come out of pro wrestling in the 80s and 90s, Rude's chiseled body, oozing machismo, and technical wrestling skills made him a legend that is looked back on fondly to this very day. Andrew and Liam go through Rude's various sultry and vivacious theme songs that went hand-in-hand with his steamy gimmick. So what I'd like to have right now is for all you fat, ugly, out-of-shape sweathogs, keep the noise down while I press the play button and show the ladies what a real wrestling music podcast sounds like. Hit the music!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew teams up with Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) to tackle the themes of Kevin Nash! Known by many gimmicks and singlets, Nash is one of the more polarizing figures in modern wrestling history due to his combination of laid back coolness and backstage politicking. Andrew and Rich give their thoughts on the big man, but more importantly break down his many entrance themes from over the years. From Oz to Diesel to the nWo Wolfpac and beyond, this is an episode you don't want to miss (unless you're too lazy to hit the play button).

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The opening match on a wrestling show can sometimes be the most important. It can set the tone and get the crowd amped up for the rest of the show. The same is true for the opening track on an album. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Chris Whitehead play songs that kick off an album and get the ball rolling. Artists played include Black Sabbath, Kate Bush, Toto, Wipers, Curtis Mayfield, Radiohead, Kraftwerk, and many more. Don't arrive late to this episode, because you might miss one hell of an opener!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Jamie O'Doherty (Dramatic DDT) for another look at some themes from DDT Wrestling! With the 25th anniversary of the company only a few months away, Andrew and Jamie discuss the state of the company in 2021, the strong roster of talent at their disposal, and of course get into a grab bag of various themes for Konosuke Takeshita, Tetsuya Endo, Danshoku Dieno, Saki Akai, Jun Akiyama, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Will Washington (Grapsody, Day After Dynamite) for another grab bag of AEW themes! Will is not just a big wrestling music fan, he's also helped make some wrestling music himself, including one of the themes on this very episode. He is also involved in Who We Are: A Celebration of Excellence, Vol. 1, an upcoming AEW hip hop album to be released on February 18. It tells the stories of AEW's Black wrestlers and benefits the Bootsy Collins Foundation. Andrew and Will chat about themes for Adam Cole, Sammy Guevara, Britt Baker, Jade Cargill, Jurassic Express, HOOK, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew is joined by former VOW contributor Andy LaBarre to discuss three memories from Andy's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Andy discuss one of Andy's favorite shows WrestleMania VII, becoming enthralled with the late iconic wrestler Hayabusa, the 90s shoot style legend Volk Han, and more!

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It takes two to make a thing go right, it takes two to make a tag team! Pro wrestling history is littered with all sorts of tag teams, just as music history is packed with plenty of duos. Andrew and returning guest Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) team up to put a spotlight on some of these duos, including Outkast, Tears for Fears, The White Stripes, McFadden & Whitehead, Eurythmics, Black Star, Daft Punk, and more. Grab the tag rope and find some matching gear because this is an episode you don't want to miss!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew tells a story about Ultimo Dragon, a mystery theme song, illicit affairs, and a man named Buck Howdy.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the 2022 Halloween Spooktacular! Andrew is joined for the first time by Alex Wendland (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss a selection of themes appropriate for the Halloween season, including Viscera, Julia Hart, the WWE cage lowering music, and more!

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"HE'S GONNA RACK HIM!" On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by former Voices of Wrestling podcaster Drew Wardlaw (Burning Spirits) to discuss the themes and career of "The Total Package" Lex Luger. Luger is one of Drew's all-time favorite wrestlers and he is here to break down the songs that defined Luger's memorable (for reasons good and bad) career. Andrew and Drew go on a musical muscular journey through the days of Luger's time in the NWA, his short run as "The Narcissist" in WWF, the failed mega-push as "Made in the USA" Lex Luger, his return to WCW, and more. So hop aboard the Lex Express, strike up a beefy pose in front of a full-length mirror, and enjoy this episode!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the latest installment of Music Memories! Andrew is joined once again by fellow Massachusetts dude Joe Gagne (5 Star Match Game), who shares three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Joe chat about discovering ECW via the internet in 1995, going to ROH shows during the Special K days, reflecting on Finn Balor and the NXT Black and Gold era, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew answers a bunch of listener questions about AEW music, poetic lyrics, stable themes, licensed songs, and many other topics.

"You still got it!" is a popular, albeit patronizing chant directed at older pro wrestlers who can still put on a good performance. Well, this show is turning eight years old, an elderly age in podcasting years, so maybe it's time to get that chant going. On this episode, Andrew reunites with show co-founder Chris Maffei for an anniversary show dedicated to older musicians who still put out quality work well into their careers and are worthy of a "you still got it" chant. Artists played include James Brown, AC/DC, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Loretta Lynn, Ozzy Osbourne, Blondie, Deep Purple, Santana, and many more. Thank you to everybody for listening to and supporting the podcast for the past eight years!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Pro wrestling thrives on hatred. Two people wanting to beat each other up is the lifeblood of this crazy sport, and there doesn't seem to be enough of it nowadays. There is still plenty of hate and heat in the world of music, however. Nowhere is that more evident than with the diss track. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Rich Latta (One Nation Radio) play some of music's best and most brutal diss tracks, with musicians taking aim at other musicians, critics, former lovers, and other unfortunate targets. Artists played include Kendrick Lamar, Carly Simon, Megan Thee Stallion, Sonic Youth, Queen, Nine Inch Nails, Pusha T, LL Cool J, John Lennon, and many more. Leave the melodrama and the cinema at home, because this episode is bringing the heat!

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*Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder voice* Survive! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by returning guest Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling) for a look at some Survivor Series themes. The former Thanksgiving tradition began all the way back in 1987 and has been going... somewhat strong ever since. Andrew and Jeremy discuss their thoughts on where the show ranks to them among the Big Four WWE PPVs, reminisce about some classic Survivor Series moments (Chuck Norris! Deadly Game Tournament! Vladimir Kozlov!), and of course play a selection of themes used for the PPV over the years. Just make sure you're not wearing a different colored t-shirt than them, or there will be hell to pay!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Sean Flynn to discuss a selection of themes from the first few years of Ring of Honor. As a hugely influential and important independent promotion that started in February 2002, ROH was a home for many wrestling stars like Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, CM Punk, Low Ki, The Briscoes, and many many more. With ROH continuing today under the auspices of Tony Khan, Andrew and Sean take a look back at some wrestlers and theme songs that were around during the foundation years of 2002-2004, including Christopher Daniels, Jimmy Rave, Generation Next, Steve Corino, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another Music Memories episode. Andrew is joined for the first time by Brady Trappett (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss three memories from Brady's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music. Andrew and Brady talk about Rise Against, PWG highlight videos, the growth of Will Ospreay, and more.

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and original co-host Chris Maffei (Wrestling Under Cover) reunite to celebrate the third anniversary of the show! Together they cover the infamous 2004 album WWE Originals, which features WWE wrestlers performing original songs. Is it a good album? Hell no. Does it make for a great episode? Absolutely!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Sean Flynn as they discuss the themes of Paul London! London first made a name for himself as one of the original homegrown stars of Ring of Honor, known for his high-risk matches that caused fans to chant "Please don't die!" at him. To many, he is best known for his time in WWE as Cruiserweight Champion and Tag Team Champion with longtime partner Brian Kendrick. After leaving WWE, London became "The Intrepid Traveler" on the indies and things got a bit strange. Andrew and Sean discuss some of London's most prominent entrance themes, his crowd connection in ROH, his career arc in relation to his theme music, and more!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the 2019 Halloween Spooktacular! Andrew and returning guest Sean Flynn discuss five spooky, scary, creepy wrestling themes that are sure to send shivers up your spine, including music for Kevin Thorn, Hallowicked & Frightmare, Awesome Kong, and more!

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Dig dig diggity, dig diggity dog. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew gives some thoughts on the music of the critically acclaimed video game WWF No Mercy. As part of a series of beloved wrestling games for the Nintendo 64 by the AKI Corporation, No Mercy came out in late 2000 and still maintains a devoted fanbase to this day. Andrew goes over his own history with playing No Mercy and similar AKI wrestling games, and talks about the game's distinct and funky music.

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The end of 2024 is just days away, but before we turn the calendar to 2025, it's time to look back on what the year offered us in terms of music. Andrew and first-time guest Dakota Jones (Voices of Wrestling) resurrect "A Taste of" from the old format of the podcast, looking at a sampling of songs that came out in 2024 that they enjoyed. It's not meant to be a definitive "best of" list, and there are some big names who did not make the cut, but Andrew and Dakota still have plenty of great music to gush about. Artists played include Brittany Howard, Sturgill Simpson, Ghost, The Smile, Magdalena Bay, Charley Crockett, Judas Priest, Sierra Ferrell, and many more. Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and thank you to everyone who listened to the podcast in 2024!

Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent Partner

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Hey! Nothing you can say! Nothing's gonna cha- *ahem* Sorry, getting ahead of myself there. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the theme history of Randy Orton! The two delve into Randy's golden boy status in WWE, his various personae like "The Legend Killer" and "The Viper," and of course his entrance themes. Prepare yourself for extended praise of "Burn in My Light" and mid-2000s puffy-cheeked HGH Orton!

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On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the debut of a new series here on the show called Music Memories! The premise sees Andrew inviting on a guest to discuss three significant memories from their wrestling fandom that are connected to music. These memories could be from a wrestling show, a wrestling video game, or even a TV show or movie that is about wrestling.

For the first installment, Andrew chats with Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) about being a wrestling fan during the summer of '98, No Mercy mods, the return of CM Punk, and more!

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