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Hardcore Haven

Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty explore the ECW archives, episode by episode, to find the true meaning of extreme.

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04:54

Free Preview - Hardcore Heaven '95 (July 1st, 1995) -...

Hardcore Haven ·

2022/06/30

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review HARDCORE HEAVEN from July 1st, 1995! Get the full review as a fan on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven The Public Enemy take on the debuting Gangstas! Cactus Jack takes on The Sandman - yet again! Shane Douglas looks like he's got something to say! Does he? Bill Alfonso certainly has his share of heat to garner, too. Taz takes on 2 Cold and The Pitbulls are trying to make a change - for once in their lives. All this and Val

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03:15:28

SEASON 2 PREMIERE! -- Ep. 56 - Kenny Powers: Vampire...

Hardcore Haven ·

2022/06/23

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 113 and 114 of ECW, from June 20th & 27th, 1995. Also discussed: the philosophy of soup; sophomoric humour; the effects of divorce on underwear; dispassionate V/O; Ellen's mic collection; a deep analysis of Paul Heyman; how no vampire should have an ex-wife; armchair ADHD diagnoses; resentment of early risers and how the dead can't fart; oh, and we get real big picture way too often. This week's guest: James Avramenko, host of

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15:49

Free Preview - Barbed Wire, Hoodies, and Choke Slams...

Hardcore Haven ·

2022/06/16

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review BARBED WIRE, HOODIES & CHOKE SLAMS from June 17th, 1995! Get the full review as a fan on Patreon! patreon.com/hardcorehaven We're back with a whole new logo (designed by Raymond Biesinger) a new pair of theme songs, and a new way more expensive lease on life. Season 2 of Hardcore Haven kicks off with the debut of one of the most anticipated arrivals in ECW History -- the Vampire War - just kidding, it's The Gangstas! Oops, spoiler alert.

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05:44

Ep. 56 - Oh, nevermind.... (state of the pod)

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/12/01

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 113 and 114 of ECW, from...oh, hell, this sucks. If you know where I can get Shock Tarts, do get in touch. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hardcorehaven/ IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hcorehavenpod@gmail.com http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Theme song by RANX

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02:10:26

Ep. 55 - The Sour Straw (That Broke The Camel's...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/11/10

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 111 and 112 of ECW, from June 6th & 13th, 1995. The ECW demolition derby car is so hot it's on fire! Feuds are teased and not much happens! Luke and Brendan have a falling out and this podcast will never be the same again!!!!! Also discussed: our search for a domain name, the prestige of the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, Robert Zombert's lyricism, the proto-Tim Burton style and Winona's cultural status, taking down the male

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01:37:22

BONUS - Enter The Sandman - Limited Release!

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/11/03

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review ENTER THE SANDMAN from May 13th, 1995. The Sandman defends his ECW title for the first - and second - time ever! We witness the Malenko and Guerrero rematch! Bill Alfonso is here to troubleshoot! Luna Vachon debuts, technically. All of this is really making it sound like a good show that we liked, but as you'll discover it is not and we did not. There's also a tag team dog collar slog, too many run-ins, and a lot of misguided word

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01:27:55

Ep. 54 - Sex and Tenny In High Society - May 23rd &...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/10/27

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 109 and 110 of ECW, from May 23rd and 30th, 1995. Enter the Sandman is excerpted and recapped! The Tazmaniac becomes Taz and Peter Senerchia does commentary! Cactus Jack is turning 30 - and he recites a spoken word poem about it! Also discussed: the evisceration of a boy named Klaas (sorry buddy), Serj Tankian's poetry, hitting home runs into left field, poorly named tag teams and awful signs, the best thing since "fresh fruit"

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09:33

Free Preview - Enter the Sandman (May 13th, 1995)

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/10/26

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review ENTER THE SANDMAN from May 13th, 1995. The Sandman defends his ECW title for the first - and second - time ever! We witness the Malenko and Guerrero rematch! Bill Alfonso is here to troubleshoot! Luna Vachon debuts, technically. All of this is really making it sound like a good show that we liked, but as you'll discover it is not and we did not. There's also a tag team dog collar slog, too many run-ins, and a lot of misguided word

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01:32:09

Ep. 53 - Killian In The Name Of - May 9th & 16th,...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/10/20

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 107 and 108 of ECW, from May 9th and 16th, 1995. ECW brings the heat back to Florida! Norman Smiley shows up! Luna Vachon debuts! Cactus and Sandman feud forever! Also discussed: fax machines on the road, taking bumps at wrestling school, being in the pocket of Big Enamel, ghosts watching TV, partying in East Ybor City, corn cobs as Easter Eggs, and a bunch of other stuff (I mean, how could we not?). Next up: ENTER THE SANDMAN Support

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01:37:49

Ep. 52 - America's newest role model - April 25th &...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/10/13

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 105 and 106 of ECW, from April 25th and May 2nd, 1995. The ECW roster react to Sandman's title win! Title match controversy! The Arena audience fights with each other! Shane Douglas - gone forever?? (Spoiler: nope) Also discussed: unenthusiastic Zoom participation, Undertaker as your new step-Dad, Halloween distribution strategies, non-lecherous tombstones, Sandman's childhood trauma, being burned alive, the regional and religious

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07:59

Free Preview - Hostile City Showdown (April 15th, 1995)

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/10/12

Tommy Dreamer represents toxic masculinity! The ECW title is on the line between The Sandman and Shane Douglas - but whose side is Woman on!? Funk and Cactus square off in the main event! The match of the night is a time-limit draw! The Public Enemy guest star on Law & Order! What's real, and what's just the musing of either Brendan Flaherty or Luke Pennock? Find out as they/we review 1995's Hostile City Showdown so YOU don't have to. You seriously don't have to. Please don't. Full episode:

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01:45:03

Ep. 51 - Tilting at Windmelons - April 11th & 17th,...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/10/06

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 103 and 104 of ECW, from April 11th and April 18th, 1995. In the aftermath of the Three-Way Dance, Sabu is suspended indefinitely! Meanwhile, we have a new TV champ in Eddie Guerrero and new tag champs in The Public Enemy. Will the ECW World title change at at Hostile City Showdown? (Spoiler: yes) Things will never be the same again! Also discussed: the launch of our new show Just Shoot Men, flying to Japan for the steaks, Brett

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06:13

Free Preview - Three-Way Dance (April 8th, 1995)

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/10/05

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review the THREE-WAY DANCE, from April 8th 1995 at the ECW Arena. Sabu no-shows! Who will replace him in the main event? A face from Raven's past comes back to haunt him! The Sandman vies for the ECW title! Eddie Guerrero debuts! Everything else on the card is basically terrible! All this and more (oh, you know we've got tangents for ya) in our full review of the THREE-WAY DANCE. And next week, it's HOSTILE CITY SHOWDOWN! Don't say we never did

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02:35:25

Ep. 50 - Two Years of ECW Down ft. Mike Esterman...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/09/29

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 101 and 102 of ECW, from March 28th and April 4th, 1995. It's all about the pathway to the THREE-WAY DANCE! It's all about this being our 50th episode - what a milestone! And it's all about our guest: ECW's music licensing expert, long-time friend of Paul Heyman, and booking agent to the stars Mike Esterman! He shows up around 1:14:20 Shout out to Mario Lopez. More on Esterman here: https://esterman.com/ Don't miss our THREE-WAY

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02:01:26

Ep. 49 - Oi'm an effin' bastad - March 14th & 21st,...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/09/22

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 99 and 100 of ECW, from March 14th and 21st, 1995. We're in person for the first time ever! This one comes to you from the HH Dungeon (aka Luke's basement) and features a horrendous background hiss! (Sorry about that) The dancers are in place for a three-way! Things heat up between Cactus Jack and Terry Funk! The Pitbulls diversify their real estate portfolio! Taz changes into regular clothing! Also discussed: the inner life of

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09:29

Free Preview - Return of the Fu*ker (Feb. 25th, 1995)

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/09/16

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review 1995's shocking RETURN OF THE F***ER, live from the ECW Arena. Get the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56110721 Mysteries abound on this edition of Hardcore Haven - Extremium Edition as we cover the special show whose name gives away the finish itself (so we have censored it in the interest of discretion). Who's in the box? Who's behind the purple lucha mask? Why should we care about Marty Jannetty? This one's got damaged

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01:50:55

Ep. 48 - "They're killin' Cactus!" - February 28th &...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/09/15

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 97 and 98 of ECW, from February 28th & March 7th, 1995. It's all about the fallout from RETURN OF THE F***ER (which we reviewed over on Patreon). Someone is back from ECW's past and nothing will ever be the same! Or something. It's a lot of replays and recaps, let's face it. Well, replays for us. But still. Also discussed: Luke's pants problems, Raven's beer-shill potential, student services in Delaware, tangents about comedy and

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02:03:31

Ep. 47 - I've had enough of you, Todd Pettengill -...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/09/08

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 95 and 96 of ECW, from February 14th and 21st, 1995. The Sandman gets concussed! Shane Douglas's career discussed! RIP Eddie Gilbert: we hardly knew ye. Also discussed: our thoughts on AEW All Out (come on, we had to!), ska gimmicks and affording Rancid, Airbourne's upcoming gig at Hellfest, Valentines for the whole class, Our Lady Peace as nu-metal ripoff dudes, the early life of Paul Wight, Hulk Hogan's basketball skills -

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01:49:30

Ep. 46 - "An effort of brilliancy" - January 31st &...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/08/25

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 93 and 94 of ECW, from January 31st and February 7th, 1995. The ECW brings extreme to Orlando! A new "monster" debuts! Cactus Jack issues a deadly challenge! The biggest match is shown - in slideshow form! Also discussed: being part-Godzilla, keepin' it sealed, whether people remember Razor Ramon is also Scott Hall, underfunded schools, the realities of an adjacent hallway, the confusion of the "Jason the Terrible" gimmick, Liev

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02:01:51

Ep. 45 - It "Al"-ways Snows in Southern Florida -...

Hardcore Haven ·

2021/08/18

It's time for Luke Pennock and Brendan Flaherty to review episodes 91 and 92 of ECW, from January 17th & 24th, 1995. ECW travels to the Sunshine State! Al Snow brings the... flakes! Fights are filmed and feuds are furthered! (Really not a big "news" time, but we bring it nonetheless...) Also discussed: being behind on pods, Pocari Sweat as bathtaker's Gatorade, shooting b-roll in the 'burbs, Ronny James Dio: grunge icon, the abysmal state of the Nirvana cover in Black Widow, problematic Stephen

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