WhatCulture Wrestling Podcast
Hosted by WhatCulture Wrestling
Two British hosts deliver a daily, critical, and often humorous breakdown of the latest in professional wrestling.
A daily audio-and-video podcast from two UK-based hosts, Michael Sidgwick and Michael Hamflett, that primarily reviews and previews weekly wrestling shows (like WWE Raw and AEW Dynamite) and major pay-per-view events. The hosts combine granular analysis of booking decisions, in-ring action, and business developments with a distinctly British, often sarcastic sense of humor. They are known for their critical perspective, long-running gags, and conversational tangents on everything from chocolate bars to their personal lives.
“Its daily cadence is a key differentiator, offering near-immediate reactions to almost every major wrestling show. The specific chemistry between hosts Sidgwick and Hamflett, built over years, creates a unique blend of informed analysis and irreverent, self-referential humor that sets it apart from more formal news podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
The WhatCulture Wrestling Podcast is a daily news, review, and preview show from the UK-based pop culture brand WhatCulture. The primary hosts are Michael Sidgwick and Michael Hamflett, two long-tenured writers, editors, and presenters for the company. Known to their listeners as the 'Dadley Boyz', the pair blend deep wrestling analysis with a cynical, fan-centric perspective and recurring inside jokes. WhatCulture was founded in 2006 and acquired by Future plc in 2022.
Credentials & credits
- Michael Sidgwick: Editor, writer, and podcaster for WhatCulture; author of 'Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW'; previously published in Power Slam magazine.
- Michael Hamflett: Writer, editor, podcaster, and presenter for WhatCulture for nearly 10 years; holds a Journalism degree from the University of Sunderland.
- Featured as wrestling analysts for outlets like the Tampa Bay Times, Fightful, and POST Wrestling.
Other ventures
- WhatCulture.com (parent media company covering film, TV, gaming, and more).
- WhatCulture's network of 11+ YouTube channels.
- Michael Hamflett co-hosts 'Benno & Hamflett, In Your House!' and 'Podcast Horseman: The BoJack Horseman Podcast'.
- Michael Sidgwick has authored multiple books, including 'Development Hell: The NXT Story'.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01AEW Forbidden Door Preview (Jun 27 2026)Jun 27, 2026 · 1h 27m
- 02WWE Night Of Champions Preview (Jun 26 2026)Jun 26, 2026 · 1h 06m
- 03AEW Dynamite Review (Jun 24 2026)Jun 25, 2026 · 1h 16m
- 04WWE NXT Review (Jun 23 2026)Jun 24, 2026 · 1h 10m
- 05AEW Dynamite Preview (Jun 24 2026)Jun 24, 2026 · 55 min
- 06WWE Raw Review (Jun 22 2026)Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 07Wrestling Q&A LIVE (Jun 22 2026)Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 21m
- 08WWE SmackDown Review (Jun 19 2026)Jun 22, 2026 · 1h 08m
Notable episodes
- 01AEW Forbidden Door Preview (Jun 27 2026)
The hosts bluntly declare the event's build-up a 'mess' and blame the promotion, showcasing their willingness to be highly critical of the products they cover.
- 02WWE Night Of Champions Preview (Jun 26 2026)
Features a detailed discussion comparing the shorter main-event runs of past stars like Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin to the longevity of modern top stars, highlighting their analytical depth.
- 03AEW Dynamite Review (Jun 24 2026)
The hosts analyze Paul Heyman's comments about AEW being a tribute to ECW, connecting it to the fast-paced, match-heavy format of the show under review, demonstrating how they tie current events to wrestling history.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not an interview show. The format consists of two co-hosts discussing and debating wrestling topics between themselves. No guests are featured in the traditional interview sense.
This is a co-hosted discussion show, not an interview-based podcast. Episodes are structured as reviews of recent TV shows or previews of upcoming events, with the hosts talking through the card or segments chronologically. The style is informal and conversational, frequently featuring sound effects, exaggerated reactions, inside jokes like the 'Dadley Boys' nickname, and lengthy, self-aware introductions.
Signature segments
- · Referring to themselves as the 'Dadley Boyz' or 'Daly Boys'.
- · Long, rambling introductions listing the network's full weekly podcast schedule.
- · Use of recurring sound effects, like exaggerated groans or snippets of theme music.
- · The 'Dilemma-leena' segment where they debate classic wrestling hypotheticals.
- · Chanting 'Banger after banger after banger' to describe a series of great matches.
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship is primarily internal, consisting of promotions for WhatCulture's own network of podcasts available on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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.
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People also ask
- Who are the main hosts of the podcast?
- The primary hosts are Michael Sidgwick and Michael Hamflett, who are long-time writers and editors for WhatCulture.
- Why are the hosts called the 'Dadley Boyz'?
- The nickname 'Dadley Boyz' was given to them by a colleague, Jack the Jobber, as a play on the famous wrestling tag team The Dudley Boyz. It reflects their status as fathers and their hosting partnership.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a co-hosted discussion show that reviews and previews professional wrestling events. It is not an interview-based podcast.
- How often do new episodes come out?
- The podcast releases episodes daily, covering recent shows like Raw, Dynamite, NXT, and SmackDown, as well as previewing upcoming pay-per-views.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, the show's main format is a co-hosted discussion and analysis between Michael Sidgwick and Michael Hamflett. While the wider WhatCulture channel sometimes features interviews, this podcast centers on the hosts' reviews and previews.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available in video format on the WhatCulture Wrestling YouTube channel and as an audio podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
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