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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! You can unlock the full episode on Patreon with a low-cost monthly subscription. See us live in Edinburgh or Manchester this summer! All the details are on our website and on socials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of WWE's Night of Champions, our Ginger Ninja recalls a champion night of his own with a love letter to kebabs. Starring Ant McGinley and Damien St John. ____________ See the funniest ride in wrestling live in Manchester this July, and Edinburgh this August. Love what we do? Subscribe for exclusive episodes, early access, merch and more on our Patreon page. Hit the website for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, only fake ones, which we know you love more. See us live in Edinburgh or Manchester this summer! Book tickets (or let us know you're coming) on our website. You can even order our first-ever book Better Red than Dead direct from Amazon - every penny we make goes to support our live shows in 2023 and 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Get subscriber-only content, hear episodes first, and get exclusive perks when you subscribe via Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingwithTheChamp _________________________________________________ Wrestling With The Champ is written, produced, and created by Ant McGinley and Damien St John ©2020-2023 This episode features the voices of Jim Salveson and Alex Whitely, It features music under Creative Commons Licence 4.0 from Audionautix: Progressive Rock and Rock Intro3, and from Uppbeat: Stop War - Monument Music License PIFJ3ZAI0ISCGHRA4 and Matrika - Action Replay, License DO3XBLZNJYRO0W34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning to his old school, the Champ gives a speech on his favourite subject. Find out where his bloodlust for aggression began in our most violent episode yet, as we reveal why the Ginger Ninja should never be your first opponent. Get subscriber-only content, hear episodes first, and get exclusive perks when you subscribe via Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingwithTheChamp _____________________________________________________ Wrestling with The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. This episode featured the voices of Sam Thomas, Joey Rinaldi and Jonny Goldsmith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant and Damo are back with some exciting news, bad impressions, and a preview of our new episode as the Champ gives his very own TED Talk-inspired speech in VIOLENCE IS GOLDEN. Get subscriber-only content, hear episodes first, and get exclusive perks when you subscribe via Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingwithTheChamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the scenes and explore the flip side of the ring with the stars of the show, Ant McGinley (The Champ) and Damien St John (himself). In this special episode, you'll hear what it took to bring the fictional Ginger Ninja to life, as Ant and Damo go unscripted, unplanned and unafraid. Get subscriber-only content, hear episodes first, and get exclusive perks when you subscribe via Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingwithTheChamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Champ is out of time. In a future where nobody knows who he is, can he make it back before a young influencer steals his crown? And his book signing? Get subscriber-only content, hear episodes first, and get exclusive perks when you subscribe via Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingwithTheChamp _____________________________________________________ Wrestling with the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Also starring Dan Mellins (danmellins.com) Neal McLelland, Ian Brannan, and Jo Milmine. With Additional production from Jonny Goldsmith. For more episodes, plus videos and links head over to http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Music featured within this episode is licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Battling legendary wrestler Voodoo in the ring is just the beginning. Faced with a growing zombie apocalypse, can Damo and the Ginger Ninja survive Halloween night and make it 'til dawn alive? Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John, Arywn Hughes, Alex Whitely, Sam Thomas, Caroline Verdon... And introducing Voodoo as himself. Get subscriber-only content, hear episodes first, and get exclusive perks when you subscribe via Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingwithTheChamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set in 2009, join the Ginger Ninja and his best friend Churros on the brink of greatness as the world's greatest tag-team The Lost Adventurous. Then sit back as it's all blown up. Get subscriber-only content, hear episodes first, and get exclusive perks when you subscribe via Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingwithTheChamp _____________________________________________________ Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Starring, in order of appearance: Aimee Joshua, Ciaran Saward, Damien St John, Ant McGinley, and Jo Milmine. This episode was inspired by Callum Sutherland - the original Churros. This episode features the following tracks: Monument - Steffen Daum, Happy Happy Game Show - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After touring the UK, The Ginger Ninja is returning to his favourite place - the internet, with a brand new season. Expect broken bones, hearts and promises, and that's only in episode one! For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the team busy preparing their live show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Champ is left in charge of the podcast to present some of his best bits from the early days. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While recuperating from laser eye surgery, The Ginger Ninja is feeling sorry for himself until Damo breaks the news that they will be taking the show on the road to Scotland, for a series of live dates at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us via Ko-fi, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In desperation, the Ginger Ninja seeks help from an old mentor, but will it be enough to save the PWF? And as he faces Sylvester Malone in 'The Clash For All The Cash' he faces up to his past and looks himself face to face in the mirror, while facing up to his mortality. And a dark secret is revealed, that could change everything we thought we knew about everyone. Forever. Featuring in order of appearance: Ant McGinley, Jeff Downs, Damien St John, Tony Wright, Alex Whitely, and introducing Ben Hart as Sylvester Malone. Written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Music appears under Creative Commons License 3.0 For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Champ prepares to face an opponent he cannot beat, in a match he cannot lose. Backed into a corner, he is left with only one option. Could this be the beginning of the end? If it is really the end, it's a real shame as we only just got our very own theme tune. Starring Ash Frith, Ben Hart, Vic Turnbull, Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. All featured music appears under Creative Commons License 3.0. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dick Dickson invites The Ginger Ninja onto his podcast to discuss the Greatest Of All Time Wrestling superstar, where he educates the American audience about the existence of Swindon. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John, and featured guest appearances from: Kurt Cornwell, Ciaran Saward, Hayley Cotter and Jim Salveson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just in time for the holidays, The Champ reveals a magical tale from his childhood, alongside a heart-warming wrestling story for the ages - the time he traveled to a land far away, and went toe to toe with infamous serial killer Rancid Sid, in the seasonal weather of Car Park Carnage. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com This episode was written and produced by Ant McGinley & Damien St John, with incidental piano by Ant McGinley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his way to meet fans at Grapple-con in Norfolk, the Champ finds himself forced into playing a macabre game to save the life of his only friend. And himself. And his mind. All while stuck in a caravan. Or is it a motorhome? For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. This episode features the voice talents of Adam Jarrell and Jo Milmine. The music you hear appears under creative commons 3.0 and was: Energetic Metal song by The Real Monoton Artist, Congus Bongus by Napping on a Cloud, Pro Sensory by Alex McCulloch, Victory Fanfare by Cynic Music, Dawn of the Apocalypse by Rafael Crux, Rareware by Symphony, R&B Rock Song by LukariKid, Awakening by Ataboi, Alison by Jason Shaw, and Doomed by Alexander Ehlers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amateur professional wrestlers come together to celebrate the biggest awards date on the calendar, and the Champ is ready to win again. Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John, Andrea Fox, Rob Tofield and Neal McClelland. _______________________________________________ For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com _______________________________________________ Music in this episode includes: 8-Bit Bossa by Joth Happy Lullaby (Song 17) by Cynic Music Silver Heart by GeriArt Weird Wall by Slice Music Water Lily by TomHUK Heavy Rock 1 by Caffeine Creek Band Fire Drill by Alexis Ortiz Sofield Flowering by Sodiac Official Future Shmup by James Gargette Epic by Twisterium Morning In A Big City by Alexsey Nemiro Undead Rising by Matthew Pablo Gears of Progress by Section 31 Various sounds by David McKee (ViRiX) Written and produced by Damien St John and Ant McGinley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look back at the Champ's most painful injuries - from a flaming farm to a famous street in Weatherfield. Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John and Dan Mellins. _______________________________________________ For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com _______________________________________________ Music featured in this episode: Kick In The Head by Bobby Harrison Happy Synths by 3xBlast Overdrive by Centurion of War Second Cruise by Congus Bongus Jazz Mastered by Pro Sensory Trip to Home by Lesfm Rough Road by GeriArt Dubstep Trap by Mellomaker88 Gears of Progress by Section 31 End of Journey by Steffen Daum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices