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Wrestling Perspective Podcast

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A weekly wrestling discussion show where commentator Dennis Farrell and former MLB All-Star Dmitri Young analyze the latest news from WWE, AEW, and more.

The brief

This is a co-hosted weekly recap show where a former pro athlete and a seasoned podcaster analyze wrestling news. They use Dmitri Young's experience in professional sports to offer a unique perspective on locker room culture, athlete performance, and backstage controversies, often comparing the world of wrestling to Major League Baseball.

The key differentiator is co-host Dmitri Young's perspective as a former high-level professional athlete, which is frequently used to contextualize wrestling storylines and backstage drama. His experience provides a unique lens on everything from contract disputes to locker room fights.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Wrestling Perspective Podcast is a weekly discussion show hosted by commentator Dennis Farrell and two-time MLB All-Star Dmitri "Da Meathook" Young. The duo analyzes recent events, pay-per-views, and backstage news from major promotions like WWE and AEW. The show, which is part of the Fightful network, previously featured Rancid guitarist Lars Frederiksen and focused more on long-form interviews, but has since shifted to a co-hosted conversational format with the addition of Young.

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Credentials & credits

  • Dmitri Young: Two-time MLB All-Star
  • Dmitri Young: Former professional baseball player (1996-2008)
  • Dennis Farrell: Podcast Host
  • Lars Frederiksen (Former Host): Guitarist and vocalist for Rancid

Other ventures

  • Lars Frederiksen: Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards (band)
  • Lars Frederiksen: Stomper 98 (band)
  • Lars Frederiksen: Producer (Dropkick Murphys, Agnostic Front)
  • Dmitri Young: California Big League Academy (former)
  • Dennis Farrell: Fightful (network)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~Monthly
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
290
Last episode
2.2 years ago
Apr 24, 2024
Status
Ended / dormant
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    WWE Draft and look back at past drafts

    Features a deep-dive into the 2002 WWE draft and co-host Dmitri Young recounting his own 1991 MLB draft experience.

  2. 02
    Dmitri and Dennis talk : WWE,TNA,AEW and NWA news

    Includes analysis of the infamous CM Punk/Jack Perry backstage footage from a pro athlete's perspective.

  3. 03
    (Flashback) guest NWA and Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan

    A notable interview from the show's previous format, featuring the NWA president and Smashing Pumpkins frontman.

  4. 04
    Interview: Salina De Le Renta of MLW

    An example of the show's past interview format, featuring a prominent manager and backstage producer discussing her career.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How Wrestling Perspective interviews

This is a co-host chat show, not an interview podcast. Dennis Farrell guides the conversation through recent news topics, while Dmitri Young provides analysis and reactions, often drawing parallels to his MLB career. The show is recorded on video and has a relaxed, conversational tone.

Signature segments

  • · Comparing wrestling to professional baseball
  • · Historical draft retrospectives
  • · Weekly Q&A segments (from the previous format)

Topics covered repeatedly

Professional Wrestling AnalysisWWEAEWWrestleManiaWrestling HistoryBackstage ControversyPro Sports ComparisonsNWATNAFightful
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

While the current format is primarily a co-host discussion, the podcast has a history of hosting a wide range of guests, including wrestlers (EC3, Alex Kane), executives (Billy Corgan), and legends (Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Stevie Ray).

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
1.9K
1,930
Avg views / video
134
Trailing window
Total views
130K
129,502
Videos published
290

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
Who are the hosts of Wrestling Perspective?
The current hosts are Dennis Farrell and former MLB All-Star Dmitri "Da Meathook" Young. The show was previously co-hosted by Lars Frederiksen of the band Rancid.
Is this an interview show?
Not in its current format. While it previously featured many long-form interviews, the show now focuses on co-hosted discussions and analysis of current wrestling news.
Why do they talk about baseball so much?
Co-host Dmitri Young is a two-time MLB All-Star who played for 13 seasons. He often compares the world of professional wrestling to his experiences in pro baseball locker rooms and organizations.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, as of mid-2024, the podcast appears to be releasing episodes regularly on YouTube.
Who is Lars Frederiksen?
Lars Frederiksen, the show's former co-host, is the guitarist and a vocalist for the punk rock band Rancid. He is a well-known wrestling fan.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube and via audio platforms like Audible.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthResearchedHigh 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]Wrestling Perspective Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  2. [02]Foresters Find Spunk in Hitting Coach Dmitri Youngindependent.com
  3. [03]Lars Frederiksen - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  4. [04]Wrestling Perspective Podcast - Pro Wrestling | Fandomprowrestling.fandom.com
  5. [05]Interview EC3 | The Wrestling Perspective Podcast w/ Dennis Farrell and Dmitri Youngyoutube.com
  6. [06]Madusa Interview | The Wrestling Perspective Podcast w/ Lars Frederiksen of Rancid & Dennis Farrellyoutube.com
  7. [07]Dmitri Young is now a coach and 'hype man' for semipro baseball teamwashingtonpost.com
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