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The Best Damn Wrestling Podcast

A weekly panel show mixing pro-wrestling news, event reviews, and long-form interviews with independent and veteran wrestlers.

The brief

This is a roundtable discussion and interview show with a clear "for the fans, by the fans" energy. The hosts, who have their own side-hustles, bring a blue-collar, motivational perspective to their analysis of the wrestling world, celebrating the grind of the business both in and out of the ring.

The show's blend of wrestling talk with genuine check-ins on the hosts' own entrepreneurial ventures gives it a unique, grounded feel. The elaborate, wrestling-style introductions for co-hosts and the structured "Final Word" motivational segment are also signature flourishes.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by Brian "Renegade" Latimer and professional wrestler Roosevelt Conyers, The Best Damn Wrestling Podcast is a weekly show covering the landscape of pro wrestling, MMA, and sports entertainment. Joined by a rotating crew of co-hosts including Chef Showtime and Mr. Everything, the panel alternates between roundtable reviews of recent events and in-depth interviews with wrestlers about their careers and personal philosophies. The hosts also run a wrestling and gaming event called Mall Mania to raise funds for charity.

AI-extracted bio · help us verify· Source: gemini-video-grounded

Credentials & credits

  • Roosevelt Conyers: Professional Wrestler with over 15 years of experience
  • Roosevelt Conyers: Actor
  • Brian "Renegade" Latimer: Podcast Producer

Other ventures

  • Mall Mania (Wrestling & Gaming Charity Event)
  • Chop House BBQ & Catering (Co-host's business)
  • Roosevelt's seasonal fireworks business
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~4/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
2.6K
Last episode
8 days ago
Jun 22, 2026
Status
Active
Recent episodes
  1. 01
    Austin Aries InterviewJun 18, 2026 · 1h 59m
  2. 02
    No teeth to eat meatJun 8, 2026 · 5 min
  3. 03
    Feeling MotivatedJun 8, 2026 · 6 min
  4. 04
    Clash in ItalyJun 8, 2026 · 10 min
  5. 05
  6. 06
    The Best Damn Wrestling PodcastJun 5, 2026 · 1h 15m
  7. 07
    Mike Quackenbush InterviewJun 4, 2026 · 1h 07m
  8. 08
    Shane Mercer InterviewMay 28, 2026 · 59 min
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Austin Aries Interview

    A nearly two-hour deep dive with a well-known and controversial wrestler, covering his entire career, personal philosophy, and his time in major promotions.

  2. 02
    Feeling Motivated

    A standalone example of the show's signature "Final Word" segment, showcasing the motivational and supportive dynamic between the hosts.

  3. 03
    Clash in Italy

    Demonstrates the show's roundtable review format, including the unique "Back to School" segment where the hosts formally grade a wrestling event.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

Host Brian Renegade opens with a high-energy, complimentary introduction before the group conversation begins. Co-hosts like Roosevelt Conyers frequently jump in to ask their own questions, often building on the guest's last answer. Questions cover a guest's entire career arc, from their origin story to future plans, but also probe their personal mindset, philosophies, and reputation in the business. The interview often concludes with the show's signature "Final Word" segment, where everyone shares a motivational thought.

A multi-host panel show, often with 3-4 people on mic, led by Brian Renegade and Roosevelt Conyers. Renegade uses high-energy, wrestling-style introductions for his co-hosts. Episodes are either roundtable reviews of recent wrestling events or long-form guest interviews, with a conversational tone and frequent plugs for the hosts' and guests' other projects.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

10 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

origin

2
  1. Q.01

    When did you first fall in love with wrestling?

    This question is used early in the interview to establish the guest's origin story.

  2. Q.02

    What was it like stepping into a wrestling ring for the first time?

    This probes the guest's initial physical impressions and feelings about the craft.

personal

1
  1. Q.01

    Were your parents supportive of you pursuing wrestling as a career?

    The hosts ask this to understand the guest's personal support system at the start of their journey.

process

1
  1. Q.01

    What was the most difficult change you had to go through, moving between different locker rooms?

    This question explores the personal and professional challenges of a transient career in wrestling.

career

1
  1. Q.01

    Out of all the companies you've worked for, who treated your character like the superstar you feel you are?

    This is asked to gauge the guest's perception of how different promotions valued them.

craft

2
  1. Q.01

    What does it mean to elevate a promotion and fight for the guys in the locker room?

    This question explores the guest's philosophy on leadership and responsibility within the business.

  2. Q.02

    If you had one last match, with anyone from the past or present, who would it be?

    A classic 'dream match' scenario often posed near the end of the conversation.

mindset

1
  1. Q.01

    What do you want people to know about you as an individual, beyond the character?

    This gives the guest an opportunity to directly address public perception and their personal identity.

future

1
  1. Q.01

    What's next for you?

    A standard closing question to learn about the guest's current and upcoming projects.

advice

1
  1. Q.01

    For someone starting out, what's a go-to meal or piece of advice for the lifestyle you follow?

    This seeks practical, actionable advice for the audience based on a guest's personal choices, like veganism.

Signature segments

  • · "Final Word" closing motivational segment
  • · Elaborate, wrestling-style co-host introductions
  • · "Back to School" segment for grading wrestling events
  • · Referring to the audience as the "Best Damn Nation" or "beautiful people"
  • · Co-host cutting a promo on a guest

Topics covered repeatedly

Professional WrestlingWrestling InterviewsWWEAEWIndependent WrestlingMotivationHealth and FitnessEntrepreneurshipMMA
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show books active or veteran professional wrestlers, often from the independent circuit or with notable careers outside of WWE's main roster (e.g., Austin Aries, Mike Quackenbush, Shane Mercer).

Recent guests
  • Austin Aries
    on Austin Aries Interview
  • Mike Quackenbush
    on Mike Quackenbush Interview
  • Shane Mercer
    on Shane Mercer Interview
  • Tino Valentino
    on Tino Valentino
  • De'Andre Jackson
    on De'Andre Jackson Interview
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
8.9K
8,900
Avg views / video
37
Trailing window
Total views
256K
255,907
Videos published
2,650
Sponsor readEstimated

The show primarily promotes the hosts' own businesses and events, such as the Mall Mania wrestling show, a BBQ food truck, and a seasonal fireworks stand. They also feature affiliate links for the WWE Shop and other brands in their descriptions.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What are the hosts' names?
The main hosts are Brian "Renegade" Latimer and professional wrestler Roosevelt Conyers, with a rotating cast of co-hosts.
What is the format of the show?
It alternates between multi-host roundtable discussions reviewing recent wrestling events and long-form interviews with professional wrestlers.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, it releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Amazon Music.
What is Mall Mania?
Mall Mania is a series of live wrestling and gaming events organized by the podcast hosts to raise money and awareness for charity, such as Blue Hearts for Autism.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]Official Websitethebestdamnwrestlingpodcast.com
  2. [02]The Best Damn Wrestling Podcast | iHeartiheart.com
  3. [03]Wrestling, Acting, and Podcasting: A Multifaceted Career with Roosevelt Conyersyoutube.com
  4. [04]Mall Mania Official Websitemallmaniaevent.com
  5. [05]Mall Mania Greensboro: Crash Out | Eventbriteeventbrite.com
  6. [06]The Best Damn Wrestling Podcast | RSS.comrss.com
  7. [07]FULL MATCH: AIWF Shoot Fighting Championship Mustapha Jordan vs. Roosevelt Conyersyoutube.com
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