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I Like Wrestling

Rachel Polansky, Ben Smock, and Matt Vogel

Matt and Audio Ben have watched professional wrestling since before Rachel was born. Rachel has been watching for about two years. This unlikely trio dissects wrestling, pop culture, and everything in between.

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All Episodes

68:26

ILW: The Rizzurrection

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/05/16

The I Like Wrestling Train is back on the tracks as Rachel and Ben reunite on the “A show” to delve into the evolution of Paul Heyman’s career, Jacob Fatu’s rizz meter, the missing Wyatt Sicks and mysteriously silent Alexa Bliss, and broken Charlotte Flair. Plus a bonus conversation on The Last of Us!I THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 MATT’S TWITTER @maxvocalmedia INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod #ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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111:39

ILW Lounge Vol. 52

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/05/09

Uncle Naitch holds down the fort one more week as Sean and Matty Ice are back from the Queen’s wedding to discuss the shocking and some not so much shocking WWE releases, review the week of Raw, Smackdown and NXT and give us predictions sure to go wrong for a Backlash PLE that came out of nowhere faster than a RKO. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 UNCLE NAITCH’s THREADS @uncle_naitch INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @ilwpod #ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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103:37

ILW Lounge Vol. 51

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/05/02

Uncle Naitch steps in for our soon to be wedded Queen of Wrestling Threads in this week’s episode of the Lounge. Sean, Matt, and Adam join Naitch to discuss the incredible Smackdown after Mania, NXT and its apparent weakening of factions, and what the influx of women to Monday Night Raw means going forward. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 UNCLE NAITCH’s THREADS @uncle_naitch INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @ilwpod #ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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103:02

ILW Lounge Vol. 50 Description

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/04/27

Wrestlemania 41 had more ups and downs than a Six Flags roller coaster and the ILW Lounge is along for the ride. Rachel, Uncle Naitch, Audio Sean, and Matty Ice attempt to make sense of how John Cena selling his soul to the rock tied into him winning his 17th title, find common ground in the men’s and women’s triple threat matches taking home our favorites of the weekend, and come to heads over the shocking upset at Stand and Deliver. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rp...

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72:25

Wrestlemania 41 Rundown

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/04/24

Heroes get remembered but legends never die. The OG ILW Trio reunites for one final(?) time to recap what went down at Wrestlemania 41 this past weekend. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 MATT’S TWITTER @maxvocalmedia INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod #ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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111:43

ILW Lounge Vol. 49

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/04/17

Then, now, forever, together. The ILW Lounge’s Wrestlemania 41 and Stand and Deliver Predictions are officially in the books. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 UNCLE NAITCH’s THREADS @uncle_naitch INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @ilwpod #ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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94:14

ILW Lounge Vol. 48

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/04/12

We’re in the single-digit days away from Wrestlemania and matches are coming out of the woodwork, promos are blurring the line even more between work and shoot, and AEW keeps on keeping on. Uncle Naitch gives time, space, and thanks for Kevin Owens’ work, Adam is all in for the cattiness between Charlotte and Tiffany after last week’s off-the-rails promo, Audio Sean thinks the implications of CM Punk’s favor are more crucial than the reveal itself, Ice realizes he might be older than Swipe Ri...

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107:16

ILW Lounge Vol. 47

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/04/07

Tons of promos and pivotal moments dropped on every brand this week and we’ve got a full roster in the ILW Lounge to talk about why we like wrestling! Uncle Naitch pontificates why neither Royal Rumble is main-eventing Wrestlemania this year, Adam yeets his way back to being emotionally invested in an A+ feud between Gunther and Jey Uso, Audio Sean pokes holes in CM Punk’s emotional contract signing promo, Frolf royally fumbles a former champ’s name while preaching about La Primera, Rachel’s ...

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88:31

ILW Lounge Vol. 46

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/03/29

Wrestlemania is mere weeks away and storylines are ebbing, flowing, fraying, and growing. Ron wonders if Roman’s promo on Friday suffered from being rushed due to timing constraints, Uncle Naitch is scared that Cena might actually beat Flair for a new record, Audio Sean comes up with a clever way to unmask El Grande Americano at Wrestlemania, Matty Ice shows up late, and Rachel pops for the return of Lexis King’s sliding chair entrance. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @...

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64:31

ILW Lounge Vol. 45

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/03/20

Rachel, Adam, and Audio Sean are all hit right in the feels with Cena’s return and phenomenal promo in Brussels, but special guest Just Ben still feels like something is missing. Women are the continual focus and highlight of our week, as we dive into the three-way perfection of Bianca, Rhea, and Iyo, Charlotte’s post-match brawl with Tiffany finally heating up their feud, Sol Ruca’s title possibilities, and the Cabinet of Inaugural Women’s United States Championship. THREADS @ilwpod TW...

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94:30

ILW Lounge Vol. 44

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/03/15

Naomi confessed to pushing Jade but does this lay deeper roots for Bianca’s mastermind heel turn? What does John Cena’s return to RAW on Monday look like for his character? Is NXT: Roadblock the best PPV of the HBK era? Rachel, Audio Sean, Adam, Ron, and Uncle Naitch dive into these questions and more on this electrifying episode of the ILW Lounge. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod #ilikewrestlingpod #ilw...

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100:18

ILW Lounge Vol. 43

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/03/08

The ILW Lounge is packed to the rafters as we congregate to catch up on the plethora of wrestling highs, lows, and woahs from the past week. Uncle Naitch stands behind Sami Zayn appearing on the upcoming Wrestlemania card, even though Ron thinks Tozawa has better odds, Adam shouts out Alexa Bliss’ Elimination Chamber performance, Matty Ice makes it onto the soundboard, Audio Sean thinks John Cena’s heel turn will eventually be the most memorable wrestling moment of all time, Frolf didn’t watc...

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57:50

The Heel Turn That Shocked the World

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/03/06

Rachel and (No Longer Audio) Just Ben reunite for a very special episode to converse about John Cena’s heel turn, Iyo Sky’s surprise championship win, and the Rhode to Wrestlemania as it stands right now. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 MATT’S TWITTER @maxvocalmedia INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod #ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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105:08

ILW Lounge Vol. 42

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/02/27

It’s the final pod before Elimination Chamber and the ILW Roster are still trying to figure out if we smell what The Rock is cooking. Rachel fantasizes about a Pretty Deadly Wrestlemania win, Uncle Naitch pontificates if Street Profits or The New Day have a bigger ceiling as heels, Matty Ice learns the difference between induce and induct, Audio Sean wades through the midcard muck on the weekly shows, and Ron returns to the table. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolan...

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85:16

ILW Lounge Vol. 41

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/02/22

The OGs are back! Rachel aka The Queen of Wrestling Threads has been taken out by the flu and Unc is in! Naitch holds down hosting duties as he, Matty Ice, and Audio Sean discuss all the big moments in wrestling this week. We recap NXT Vengeance Day, AEW GrandSlam, walk down the road to Mania, and kick off the show with BREAKING NEWS! Come hang with us. Like, rate, and subscribe @ILWPOD THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 INSTAGRAM @ilwpod TIKTOK @mattvog...

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89:47

ILW Lounge Vol. 40

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/02/14

YES BOY, Pretty Deadly have finally scored a win! The news of last week’s roster releases inspires a new game “Where To Next?” where we book the fantasy futures of the dearly departed wrestlers. Rachel embraces the 2K MY GM mode when thinking about AJ Styles’ transfer to RAW, Audio Sean is ready to celebrate Rusev Day at any moment , Adam wants to know what Uncle Howdy has been whispering in Alexa Bliss’ ear, and Uncle Naitch comes to the defense of Charlotte Flair. This episode is not sponso...

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97:42

ILW Lounge Vol. 39

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/02/08

YEET. WOO. Charlotte Flair and Jey Uso are our 2025 Royal Rumble winners and the Road to Wrestlemania is officially underway. Uncle Naitch is still raising his hands days after attending RAW live, Frolf recounts the Rumble moment that almost made him spit out his beer, Audio Sean finds multiple opportunities to showcase his disappointment in the Women’s Rumble Winner, Ice is now a Jey Guy, Adam pokes holes in Becky Lynch’s return theories, and Rachel delivers a GOAT transition discussing the ...

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78:26

ILW Lounge Vol. 38

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/02/06

Let’s get ready to rumble in the ILW Lounge as we point toward that Wrestlemania sign predicting the outcomes of this weekend’s Royal Rumble. Uncle Naitch fantasy books a parallel timeline where Karron Kross wins, Ice is ready to talk about wrestling again, Adam foresees Roxane Perez’s Final Four potential, Sean gives us another weekly live show recap, Rachel compares 2020’s Rumble to today’s card, and Frolf and his mustache are just happy to be here. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpod RAC...

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63:43

Back On Our Bull$h!t

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/01/30

Rachel, Matt, and Ben, the OG Three, are back for their first episode of the New Year. It’s too sweet to hear Evolution Drop as we dive into 2008 Backlash, last weekend’s SNME, this weekend’s upcoming Rumble, and the Rhode to Wresltemania.THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 MATT’S TWITTER @maxvocalmediaINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod#ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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71:58

ILW Lounge Vol. 37

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/01/25

(Most of) The ILW roster has always believed in Joe Hendry and now the rest of the world gets to experience his glory too. Sean gives us the rundown on his weekend of live shows, overflowing with TNA gems, Adam raises a good point about the history of Women’s Royal Rumbles, the Original Host of the A Show makes a cameo from his car, Uncle Naitch poses an unexpected Wrestlemania opponent for Sami Zayn, and Rachel argues vehemently against media scrubbing. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilw...

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