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PODCAST

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

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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78:53

ILW Lounge Vol. 36

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/01/19

What does the official TNA and WWE Partnership mean for the future of both promotions? Do championship belt tiers and hierarchies still matter or can they be overlooked for storytelling? How can Pretty Deadly score a win? We explore these questions and more on this week’s four-cornered episode of The ILW Lounge!THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 INSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod#ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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89:57

ILW Lounge Vol. 35

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/01/10

We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming this year and ready to dive into the historical RAW on Netflix Premiere and plethora of recent title changes. Rachel shares her experience attending NXT New Year’s Evil and seeing The Rock live, Audio Sean throws out some early Wrestlemania predictions, Uncle Naitch comes to the defense of Lexis King, Frolf celebrates the wins of two favorites Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer, Matty Ice says something of medium value at some point, and El Grumpo ma...

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106:34

First Annual ILW Loungies

I Like Wrestling ·

2025/01/09

We’re kicking off the new year by honoring 2024’s superstars at the First Annual I Like Wrestling Loungie Awards. Whether the results are obvious, shocking, or surprising, you’re guaranteed to have a great time at the hottest wrestling awards show in town.THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 INSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod#ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod

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87:25

ILW Lounge Vol. 34

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/12/15

While most of the world slows down during the holidays, the gift of professional wrestling keeps on giving us treats like NXT: Deadline and Saturday Night Main Event. We’d like to honor Fraxiom not just as Workhorse of the Week but Tag Team of the Year. Uncle Naitch revisits the 10th Anniversary of NXT R-Evolution, Adam almost has to change his theme music, Frolf is impressed top-to-bottom by the Women’s Iron Survivor Match, Audio Sean has one small nitpick about Piper Niven vs. Bianca, and R...

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67:34

ILW Lounge Vol. 33

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/12/07

We took last week off to give thanks but the ILW Lounge is open with a never-before-seen trios debut featuring Rachel, Audio Sean, and Matty Ice. Survivor Series: War Games opens the door for new feuds and rehashes existing ones, with some exceeding their limits and testing our patience. Matty Ice cleared his schedule and is ready to watch NXT: Deadline live, Audio Sean , and Rachel celebrates Shinsuke Nakumara’s win as the new United States Champion, THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER ...

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82:10

ILW Lounge Vol. 32

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/11/25

We’re the ILW Lounge, we bring the pod to you, it’s what we do. There’s so much to be thankful for with War Games on the horizon, a new women’s tournament off to a promising start, and one of the best Smackdown endings in history. Uncle Naitch celebrates B-Fab’s debut match, Audio Sean foresees a feud with LA Knight in Shinsuke’s future, Matty Ice discovers a new nickname, Adam is shocked by Rachel’s Workhorse of the Week, and The Queen of Wrestling Threads has some things to say about AEW.&n...

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68:17

ILW Lounge Vol. 31

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/11/17

This week’s ILW Lounge is filled with five feisty members ready to run the ropes on what went down in the WWE recently. Matty Ice finds a new hope in Damien Priest after his latest promo, Adam’s anxiety is rising as The New Day’s anniversary and breakup inch closer, Audio Sean fantasy books Giulia vs. Stephanie Vaquer for next year’s NXT Stand and Deliver, Frolfa Tonga questions if The Wyatt Sicks still have legs, and Rachel covets a Treacherous Trios action figure set. THREADS @ilwpod&n...

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71:20

ILW Lounge Vol. 30

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/11/09

Rachel, Audio Sean, and Uncle Naitch are fresh off the heels of this week’s Friday Night Smackdown for a late-night recording where we’re still coming down from the high of The Bloodline cinema we just witnessed. Our (well, Rachel and Naitch’s) favorite match at Crown Jewel was an eight-women showcase firing on all cylinders, opening up questions like if Jade and Bianca have reached their peak and where else Iyo Sky can shine her star power. NXT’s ECW crossover show leaves mixed impress...

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85:53

ILW Lounge Vol. 29

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/11/02

Happy Halloween from the I Like Wrestling Lounge! Rachel and the guys unpack last weekend’s NXT Halloween Havoc, new tag team champions MCMG, and the latest Bloodline developments. Uncle Naitch recaps TNA Bound for Glory and some recent AEW updates, opening up a conversation on the debut of The Hurt Business in AEW. Frolf reminds us of the looming presence of The Wise Man Paul Heyman, Adam embraces the chaos of Bronson Reed, and Rachel THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS...

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