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Left My Wallet free episode: Catching up with Nikita Koloff

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Left My Wallet continues its run of near daily content with NWA legend and formerly half of the Super Powers with Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff.

We talked about how he grew up without a father and finding the positive male figures in his life that were influential in his athletic career. He went into his love for bodybuilding, the Minnesota Vikings, playing high school and college football, and the NFL Hall of Famer whose nephew he played with.

He then talks about his “Robbinsdale Crew” that consisted of Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, Road Warrior Animal, Brady Boone, John Nord, and Barry Darsow. What was it like to play with and against these guys? Finally, we discuss being a phys ed teacher, why he never went back to wrestling at the height of the Monday Night Wars, and the positive work he does with his ministry.

I was very proud of this conversation and wanted to share it with both subscribers and non-subscribers. In a time where we need all the positivity we can get, enjoy this uplifting and positive show with NIkita Koloff.

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Left My Wallet: ‘The Patriot’ Del Wilkes

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We’re in the heart of college football season and “Left My Wallet” returns with “The Patriot” Del Wilkes, one of four consensus All-Americans in the history of South Carolina football.

We talk about the outstanding recruiting class his alma mater has coming in, national college football signing day and how it was for him, the differences in recruiting from when he played to today, and what it’s going to take for South Carolina to return atop the SEC standings.

Del then gives his predictions for the BCS playoffs and which team he begrudgingly thinks will win. He also talks about the difference in skill it takes to go from high school to college and college to the pros, some of the toughest defensive players to guard, and what it was like to line up against Lawrence Taylor.

He also talks about his time as a consensus All-American, what it meant for him to appear on Bob Hope’s Christmas Special, meeting the man himself, and which players weren’t too thrilled to be bothered by being on the show. 

We all know The Patriot from Global, WCW, All Japan, and WWF, but now get to know the side of the man who was a dominating force for South Carolina football in the early 80s.

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Left My Wallet: Tony Deppen

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“Left My Wallet” returns with a chat featuring Pittsburgh sports with independent wrestling standout Tony Deppen!

Tony is a lifelong Pittsburgh sports fan so we delved into his thoughts on the Steelers surprising season, their QB situation, Mike Tomlin, and if he misses Antonio Brown.

We then switched it up to Tony’s favorite sport, baseball. We talk about the disappointment in being a Pirates fan, Andrew McCutchen, who is the next Pirate to leave, as well as some minor league baseball.

Finally, Tony tells about playing some curling with Orange Cassidy. Yes, you read that right.

It’s a fun show and a chance to get to know one of the most innovative independent stars out there today.

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Left My Wallet: Wrestling stories with Barry Horowitz

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Left My Wallet returns with one of the more interesting pro wrestling characters from the 80s and 90s, Barry Horowitz.

We all know Barry as the guy who patted himself on the back, but you’ll get to know another side of the former WWF and WCW competitor as he talks football, MMA, nutrition, and some of the intricacies of in-ring work. 

He talks about his love for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and dislike for Jameis Winston, working a dark match with Ken Shamrock before the UFC Hall-of-Famer even started in MMA, his workout and nutrition regimen, and what keeps him looking virtually the same now at almost 60 as when he was 30.

Barry and I then delve into the worker’s aspect of talking pro wrestling as Barry discusses who the best and smoothest worker he ever stepped in the ring with was, working for All Japan, his amateur wrestling career, the one piece of coaching advice Jake Roberts gave to him, famous shooters, the amateur style that was a hallmark of Florida Championship Wrestling, training with Dean Malenko, and so much more.

It’s an in-depth discussion about various topics with one of the most memorable enhancement talents of all time.

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Left My Wallet: Super Bowl preview with Kenn Doane

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It’s a special Super Bowl preview edition of “Left My Wallet” as I talk this Sunday’s big game with fellow Killer Kowalski trainee and my former WWE and OVW colleague, Kenn Doane!

Kenn and I are both native New Englanders, grew up only 30 minutes away from each other, and came up through the Northeast indies before our time in WWE. Our career timeline has paralleled, but so has our love for all sports, especially New England sports. On the podcast, Kenn and I discuss the quiet media week so far, Nickell Roby-Coleman thinking Tom Brady has slowed down, Kenn’s big keys of the game for the Patriots, more Tony Romo talk, stories of Kenn calling into Philly radio stations to bash the Eagles, our thoughts on the Madden ’19 Super Bowl simulation, over/under predictions on prop bets, and more!

Kenn is a lifelong Patriots fan and gives an in-depth preview and prediction of what he thinks will take place Sunday. The Super Bowl is only a few days away so come get your wrestling and football fix as I chat with the former Spirit Squad member.

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Left My Wallet: NFL week 3 preview with Bryan & Vinny’s Producer Rob

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“Left My Wallet” returns with another quick weekend NFL preview with the producer of the Bryan and Vinny video show, Producer Rob!

Last week, Vince Verhei joined us for a quick check in, so this week, Rob is here to talk as much football as we could in under 30 minutes! We talk about his Cleveland Browns, their tumultuous first two games, the emergence of Antonio Callaway, thoughts on Josh Gordon, and more from this Cleveland diehard. We also touch on some key matchups for week 3 and a little bit of fantasy football talk.

Last weeks mini episode was a big hit, so here we are again with a quick and fun primer as were already approaching week 3 of the 2018 NFL season. Enjoy!

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Left My Wallet: Antonio Thomas’ fantasy football primer

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Fantasy football is back and so is a new ‘Left My Wallet’ featuring my talk with Sirius XM and Bleacher Report fantasy analyst Matt Camp to help you prepare for your upcoming drafts.

In fantasy sports, the word “expert” gets thrown around too easily, yet Matt eats, sleeps, and breaths, fantasy football. I’ve been in leagues with him for years and he truly is the definition of a fantasy expert. Now, he’s here to answer all the most intriguing questions heading into the fantasy football season. Hear his thoughts on this year’s deep first round, who he likes and who he thinks you should stay away from, his philosophy on drafting, which running backs could jump up to become top five fantasy producers, which mid-round players he likes, steals, sleepers, busts, and so much more!

If you’re a veteran or even a rookie, this is a perfect primer to get you ready to dominate your upcoming drafts. Enjoy this and SummerSlam tonight!

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Left My Wallet: Simon Diamond

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‘I Left My Wallet In Greg Polanco’ returns with former ECW and TNA star Simon Diamond, aka Pat Kenney.

Pat and I talk a whole lot of baseball as he was drafted by the San Diego Padres and went on to play four years at Virginia Commonwealth. The lifelong New York Yankees fan offers a player’s perspective when analyzing players, their hot streaks, slumps, and approaches to the game.

We talk about the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry, the outlook for each team this year, and wrap things up with picks for division and wild card winners and for the World Series. I also tell of a story about meeting 2004 Red Sox icon Johnny Damon at a TNA PPV, a meeting that Pat helped facilitate.

Summer is just about here and the baseball season is already in full swing. We dissect, break down, and chat everything MLB in this fun episode which I know you’ll love.

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Left My Wallet: Josh Nason on baseball and the EWA

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A new edition of ‘I Left My Wallet in Greg Polanco’ is back with special guest Josh Nason, an editor and writer for this very website as well as the host of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out!

On a wide-ranging talk, Josh and I talked about how he got into liking baseball, some of his favorite Red Sox players, and why his favorite player ever isn’t one of them (hint: his picture is above), fantasy baseball and the unique leagues both of us are in, and a little venting following the Celtics’ loss to the Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern finals.

We wrap up with a trip down indie wrestling memory lane with the Eastern Wrestling Alliance, a group that used to be based out of Portland, ME, that both of us worked for. We remember some of the talents and the Northern New England scene in the early 2000s.

Enjoy a new ‘Left My Wallet’ with Josh and I now.

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