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RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on what it was like working with Sherri Martel, Shane McMahon as a commentator, WWF’s cage match rules, was there a Bobby Rich?! (Ep. 69)

October 9, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 69 Release date: Oct 1, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Long intro features a fun little AWA discussion and Don Fargo showing up there. For a time, down in Texas, […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru: how to maintain kayfabe when flying commercial, why Sam Houston was kicked off a plane, if Roddy Piper had feuded with Ric Flair in ’86, how Jerry Jarrett and Bill Watts compare as bookers (Ep. 68)

October 1, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 68 Release date: Sep 24, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro featuring a mumbling and very grumpy Jim revisiting his Philadelphia experience thanks to Google Earth, fast food disasters (“possum patties”) and driving misery! Also, a great Stephen P. New plug link. 16:01 – Were the Midnights disappointed when they […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru: thoughts on Don Call in the WWF, how ECW wrestlers would have fared in SMW, why Bam Bam Bigelow struggled in the NWA (Ep. 66)

September 1, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 66 Release date: Aug 27, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro. 12:37 – Any Sam Menacker stories and was Cincinnati ever part of a regular wrestling territory? Cincinnati was part of The Sheik’s territory in Detroit throughout the 1960s and ‘70s and even before that it was a part of […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – working with Nancy Sullivan, the first five star match, if Jimmy Garvin could have been a good babyface, the most fun Jim has ever had at a wrestling show (Ep. 65)

August 30, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 65 Release date: Aug 13, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro. Jim’s favourite undercard Memphis wrestler was Pat Hutchinson who “epitomised a job guy.” 9:22 – Did a match featuring The Undertaker and […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on if Madison Square Garden is the most important arena in wrestling, one of his favorite bumps, Kane becoming mayor, Don Jardine (Ep. 65)

August 16, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 65 Release date: Aug 6, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro. Jim does not like the upgraded version of Skype. 10:17 – Jim talks about The Midnights’ matches in Philly, […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on Rodney Mack’s gimmick, Tex McKenzie, playing to the crowd, what camera angles does Jim prefer for wrestling? (Ep. 64)

August 8, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 64 Release date: July 30, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro, Jim’s tired, sunburnt and cranky! Corny talks about only being tanned twice during his career: while working for WCCW […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – when Jim’s mom was smartened up to the business, why Ron Garvin won the NWA title, the Mandible Claw, Nicole Bass (Ep. 63)

July 30, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 62 Release date: July 23, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro includes some of the right wing-bashing that we hear more on the Experience than the […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – Comparing territory angles, Rocky III exposing the business, Corny’s temper, Danny Hodge, Rhyno, Pillman, and more

July 22, 2018 Jeff Rush

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 61 Release date: July 16, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro includes fidget-gate! Get tickets to see Jim at the Keystone Comic Con in Philadelphia go […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – starting as a photographer, fans hijacking shows, Amish Roadkill, arena lighting

July 18, 2018 Jeff Rush

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – Episode 60 Release date: July 9, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro. Jim’s reading the emails this week. 10:05 – Jim’s asked […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – Heenan or Ventura, the New Midnight Express, Brian Adias, Nailz in WCW (Ep. 59)

July 11, 2018 Jeff Rush

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – Episode 59 Release date: July 2, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro. Jim reveals he’s a Rocky Horror Picture Show fan (“I […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru – Dusty as NWA champ, TNA gimmick matches, Bobby Eaton’s leg drop, Cena in OVW (Ep. 58)

July 4, 2018 Jeff Rush

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 58 Release date: June 25, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – A banterous intro! 5:55 – Why were two of Dusty Rhodes’ three […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on if heels should have merchandise, The Canadian Destroyer, why Waylon Mercy didn’t work, does C.M. Punk still have value in pro wrestling? (Ep. 57)

June 16, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 57 Release date: June 11, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Jim is pleased with Brian’s intro this week, once again. The beginnings of a streak! Brian talks […]

PODCAST RECAP: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on what Fritz Von Erich, Verne Gagne, and Jim Crocckett would change in the 1980s, Sting in TNA, what Jack Nicholson told Paul Heyman, why Kevin Dunn got mad over The Brood (Ep. 56)

June 9, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 56 Release date: June 04, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Jim is pleased with Brian’s intro this week: “Sooner or later a blind squirrel will find […]

WRITTEN RECAP: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on when Jim knew Chris Jericho was going to be a star, wrestlers who held up promoters for money, does WWE’s new TV deals validate Vince McMahon’s vision of wrestling? (Ep. 55)

June 5, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 55 Release date: May 28, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest:• Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette listener questions about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro includes fun discussions on Rollerball and custom gimmick matches. 11:19 – With the recent controversy surrounding […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru: Randy Savage promos, how the Bubba Spike came about, British Bulldog and Shawn Michaels, who was the better team: the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express or The Rockers? (Ep. 54)

May 26, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 54 Release date: May 21, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro chronicles the show’s hashtag issues for Twitter questions (it’s #cornydrivethru) and Johnson & Johnson […]

RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on why Shawn Michaels passed out during a match with Owen Hart, what he would do if he took over WWE, were Scott Hall and Kevin Nash sent to WCW to destroy it? (Ep. 53)

May 20, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 53 Release date: May 14, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro starts with Jim bemoaning Brian’s busy schedule affecting their recording. […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on if he tried to bury Ken Anderson in OVW, thoughts on The Honky Tonk Man, Adam Bomb, who Luna Vachon wanted to knock out, if he owned a company would he book Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks? (Ep. 52)

May 12, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 52 Release date: May 7, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Intro chronicles Jim’s recent Goodwill woes regarding an old mattress! Funny stuff! 16:14 – […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on how battle royales are booked, Braun Strowman teaming up with a kid, why a Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich match was awful, was Jerry Jarrett going to take over the WWF if Vince went to jail? (Ep. 51)

May 8, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 51 Release date: April 30, 2018 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – lntro includes a discussion about a recently acquired (by Brian) issue of The Body […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Talk Is Jericho with The Young Bucks on the darkest point in their careers, why they almost quit the business, what their interest level in WWE is, who else was going to join them on the invasion?

May 3, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Talk is Jericho Release Date: 05/02/2018 Recap By: Caitlin Lavelle DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Timestamps 0:00- Introduction (Podcast starts at 0:33) 1:32- Interview with Matt & Nick Jackson, The Young Bucks 2:34- The Young Bucks compare working on the Independents to working in NJPW 4:12- The Young Bucks on their friendship with Kazuchika Okada 6:48- The Young Bucks on the […]

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Killing The Town – Chris Candido Tribute Show: why he was so loved by other wrestlers, why Tazz thought he was disrespecting the business, the song Lance Storm sang during their matches, the match Chris lost an ear in

May 2, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Killing The Town Release Date: May 1, 2018 Recap By: Dust DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD With Cyrus, aka Don Callis, busy working on NJPW commentary and above all booking Impact (don’t call it TNA), we get a repeat of the Chris Candido Tribute Show from May 2, 2017. Still a great show. Chris Candido died very young, at 33 but […]

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