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Wrestling With the Champ

Wrestling With the Champ isn’t your average wrestling podcast. Each episode follows the outrageous escapades of the Ginger Ninja who is barely earning a living in the Pub Wrestling Federation. A five star must-listen for wrestling fans and comedy lovers alike.WINNER: Best Sports podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024.HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Use of Video at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025.Starring, written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Hosted on Acast. See

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44:46

Slam'd Up for CALM

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2025/10/09

The worlds of wrestling and comedy collide on Slam'd Up our first charity live stream! Guests include Kym Priess (live from LA), Lou King Sharp (live from his living room), Jerry Bakewell (next to his dog) and Che Burnley (with his Mum asleep in the next room). Hosted by Ant McGinley and Damien St John.Please donate to CALM and help prevent suicides from happening here in the UK. Give now if you can: https://tiltify.com/@wrestling-with-the-champ/stay-tuned-2025-for-calmYou can also access free help

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9:15

Behind the Polyester Curtain (Recorded at Edinburgh...

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2025/08/01

The Champ and Damo discuss ways to punch up their latest live show. This episode was recorded to help raise funds for our live show FistyMania! at Edinburgh Fringe. Every fiver or tenner makes a real difference and if you listen to the end you'll find out what's really in it for you. Sponsor us now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp or even better, come and see the show at The Globe on Niddry Street at 6pm daily Aug 2nd to 12th (not 6th).Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a

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15:27

The Floor is Lager

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2025/03/16

The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechampWrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy

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15:27

The Floor is Lager (Ad Free)

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2025/03/15

The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechampDonate to the suicide prevention charity CALM and help us save lives:

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26:54

Junkyard Dog

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/12/21

Desperate to fund his movie career, the Champ makes a deal with a local gangster.Starring: Alex Leam, Alex Whitely, Ant McGinley, Charles Commins, Damien St John, Dan Mellins, Drew Stearne, Faye Marshall, Lee Burton, Livi Graham, Paul Ricketts, Sean Allsop and introducing Walker Nixon.Music in this episode appears under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 license. The following tracks are written and performed by Kevin MacLeod: 'Oh, Christmas Tree' 'Deck The Halls B' 'Laserpack' 'Enter The Maze'

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41:59

Top 20 Fake Ads

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/11/28

With over 100 comedy commercials to choose from, Ant & Damo share their favourite 20 fake ads from all six seasons of this award-winning funny podcast. If you have one you love, tag us on social media and let us know! Special thanks to all the incredible voice talent who featured over the years, in this episode particularly we give love to Sam Thomas, Ash Frith, Ciaran Saward, Caroline Verdon, Jim Salveson, Jo Milmine, Alex Whiteley, Megan Hayward, Ian Brannan, Hywel Evans, Phillip Simon and Adam

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26:34

Night of the Ninja 2

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/10/31

Somebody is murdering PWF wrestlers. Can the Ginger Ninja survive Halloween night to defeat the mysterious 'Crossface Killer'? Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Also starring Ciaran Saward, Carl Jones, Hannah Edwards, and Paul Gannon. Hit the link in the show description to watch the animated teaser for this episode!Some music appears under Creative Commons 4.0, including Memoraphile - Perfect Dungeon, Wolfgang - 8-bit Haunted House Theme, Dark

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30:30

Chortle Combat: Live at Edinburgh Fringe

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/09/27

Relive the fight-based game show that took Edinburgh Fringe by storm in 2024! Five rounds of fun, featuring comedian Drew Stearne, recorded live at The Globe bar on Niddry Street by Blue Smoke Comedy for Podomedy. Watch the show live in London on October 20th! Click here for free tickets. Enjoy ad-free listening on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:26

Race to Edinburgh - Part Three

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/08/30

The boys are in the north, but dangers await. Who will win the race to Edinburgh?Starring: Ant McGinley, Bryan Malcolm, Damien St John, Johnny Goldsmith, and Mick Cullen. Music: Featuring tracks by Kevin MacLeod Incompetch.com under CC 4.0 Journey To Ascend, Suvaco do Cristo, Exit The Premises, Trouble with Tribals, Ghostpocalypse, Agnus Dei, and Long Road Ahead. Enjoy ad-free listening on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:49

Race to Edinburgh - Part Two

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/06/13

How far will the boys go in the quest to cross the finish line first? Strap in for part two of Race to Edinburgh, as the Ginger Ninja and Damo head to Scotland to perform their new show, Chortle Combat, live at #EdFringe! Additional music: Toward the Mountains by Gioele Fazzeri, Money by Soul Prod Music, Tense Detective by Good B Music, Waltz to Paris by Abidos Music, Fury of Perun by White Records, and BGM Fight by Chen 24. Enjoy ad-free listening on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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10:04

Race to Edinburgh - Part One

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/05/01

It's a race against time as our disastrous duo go head-to-head in a battle to arrive in Edinburgh first! See our new show, Chortle Combat, August 3-9th at The Globe bar on Niddry Street, as part of the PBH Free Fringe 2024. If you liked this episode, please consider donating a fiver (or more) to help fund our live performances this summer. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp. Additional music: Scotland the Brave and Short E Guitar Rock by Julius H, Thriller Emotional Cinematic by

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31:32

A New Flame

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/03/08

Ian Skinner has replaced the Champ using AI, leaving our hero as just another Nigel. As the New Ginger Ninja, he begins dismantling everything the old version cherished, while the world remains oblivious. However, an army of Nigel's bands together with the real Ginger Ninja to challenge the fake one and save the Pub Wrestling Federation.Wrestling With The Champ is created, performed, produced, and written by Ant McGinley & Damien St John. This episode also features the voices of Jonny Goldsmith and

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24:45

Red Domino

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2024/01/31

When the Ginger Ninja finds his biggest opponent is making more money than him outside the ring, he's tempted to bet everything on the outcome of one match. But this time, there's not just his title and reputation on the line but his best friend, Damo.Wrestling with The Champ is written, performed and produced by Ant McGinley & Damien St John. This episode features all the voice talent we knew who had names starting with the letter E - Edy Hurst, Edward Adoo, Esther Dunn, as well as Nigel Franklin

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28:34

Lager than Life

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2023/12/22

A mysterious figure returns from the past and threatens to ruin the Champ's future. Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, can the Ginger Ninja save the day and his reputation? Will the Ginger Ninja be able to lift the curse? Will Damien ever be able to impersonate an animal convincingly? And will anyone ever recover from the nightmarish vision of the final act? Once again, all the ingredients of a classic Christmas episode are here.Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by (and

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45:45

Smiledriver (Live from Edinburgh)

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2023/12/06

Imagine that Paddington Bear was a 7-foot-tall, angry wrestler. Imagine him taking on the Ginger Ninja as he attempts to save his reputation after being cancelled. Imagine you're in the basement of a fast food joint watching it all unfold. Settle in, press play, and enjoy the performance that hundreds of reviewers from The Scotsman, The Guardian, Empire Magazine and others failed to see. Written by and produced by and starring Ant McGinley and Damien St John. With cameos from Cultaholic's Tom

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10:52

Mystery Episode

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2023/12/02

Here's an early Christmas present for all you Champaholics! Don't forget to come and see us live at the Leicester Comedy Festival on February 24th 2024. Tickets are FREE! Reserve yours now right here https://comedy-festival.co.uk/events/wrestling-with-the-champ-chortle-combat/ Enjoy ad-free listening on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:30

WrestleDreaming (Sleeping Booty)

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2023/10/27

Ever wondered what it would feel like to step into the ring with the Ginger Ninja? Stop fantasising and start WrestleDreaming. Close your eyes and let the good times roll... This episode was written and produced by, and starred, Ant McGinley and Damien St John. See us live at the Leicester Comedy Festival, on February 24th at LCB Depot. Free tickets! See website. to book.Music featured includes NaturesEye - Frequency Of Sleep Meditation, AlexiAction - Abstract World, AlexiAction - Rock The Party,

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20:38

Andrew the Giant

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2023/09/29

In a long-lost interview recorded before his death in 2002, the man mountain from Oldham AKA Andrew the Giant, reveals his favourite match of all time. Hear from the largest competitor to ever compete in the PWF in our biggest episode yet! Starring (in alphabetical order): Ant McGinley, Bay Salveson, Charles Commins, Che Burnley, Damien St John, Lindsey Sykora, Marc Farquar, Max Hulme and Sean Allsop. Shop the latest WWE merchandise with FREE SHIPPING when you visit www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com

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3:15

It's All Gravy (Patreon Preview)

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2023/09/03

In this Patreon preview, Ant reveals what wrestling in gravy was really like, and we discuss the sheer amount of global media coverage The Champ has received from the likes of CNN, Daily Mail, Metro UK, Reuters and BBC Radio 5 Live. Plus, Damo discusses plans for the Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 and we play you a never-before-heard clip from the archives featuring our dear friend, Charles Commins AKA Affray. Unlock the full episode now by hitting the link in the description or by visiting our

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19:12

Terror of The Timekeeper

Wrestling With the Champ ·

2023/08/23

When a strange anomaly enters Earth's atmosphere, it threatens to wipe out every living creature in its path. In a race against time, can the Ginger Ninja save humanity, or will he spend his time eating free tacos? This episode features Ant McGinley, Ciaran Saward, Damien St John Scott Lawson. Music is licensed under CC-0. To hear more of The Champ's adventures completely ad-free, become a patron. Sign up now on our website or find us on socials. Enjoy ad-free listening on Patreon! Hosted on Acast

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