PED Culture & the Pressure Behind Pro Wrestling Bodies

Emilio is joined by Sat E. Niangi from WrestlePurists to discuss the wrestling IWC space in the UK, untapped potential in WWE, elevating talent in AEW, and a whole lot more. Follow Sat on X: https://x.com/SatNextTo Follow us on social media! https://www.x.com/emiliosparks  https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilioSparks https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/WrassleRap https://x.com/WrassleRap 

Mighty Vin returns and the boys are back together as Emilio & Vin gush about how good AAA has been, get into a whole mishigosh about the amount of and importance of belts in wrestling, and discuss pooling together enough money to buy the Lex Express. Follow Vin at: https://vinforte.substack.com/ Follow us on social media! https://www.x.com/emiliosparks  https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilioSparks https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/WrassleRap https://x.com/WrassleRap 

Emilio is joined this week by podcaster editor, and jack of all trades Brian H. Waters to discuss Beyond The Gates, podding with the gf, having pride in family and community, and yes, even a little bit of wrestling. Follow Brian at: https://brianhwaters.substack.com/ Follow us on social media! https://www.x.com/emiliosparks  https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilioSparks https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/WrassleRap https://x.com/WrassleRap 

For the second week in a row, Emilio Sparks is podcasting. Believe it or not, miracles do happen. This time, we're going back into the vault for a throwback episode that may or may not have ever been released. Recorded long before the pandemic, Westside Gunn pulls up to chop it up about the graps, the raps, and everything in between. 

To anyone who still subscribes to this podcast: first, I'm sorry. I've neglected something that used to bring me so much joy, and I want to change that. I'm ready to run this show back and get into a regular routine again. To everyone who has emailed me or sent DMs on social media, I see you and hear you, and I appreciate you sticking around. I can't promise we'll be reviewing wrestling every single week, but I do have plenty of thoughts bouncing around in my head that I'd like to work through here. And to kick things back off, the Gym Dad himself, the Bald Father, Bald Steve, is back! This time, we're talking about why he believes Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat may be the greatest trilogy in the history of professional wrestling. Thanks for sticking with me. Let's get this thing rolling again.

What started as a conversation about something completely different quickly turned into a deeper discussion about PED Culture & the Pressure Behind Pro Wrestling Bodies. Bald Steve, aka the Gym Dad, aka the Bald Father, opens up about his own PED use and the physical and mental effects that come with it. The conversation also looks at the pressure to achieve an idealized physique in professional wrestling, the expectations placed on performers, and the psychological toll that can come with chasing that image.

Wrestler Karl Fredericks joins Emilio for a very in-depth conversation that spans his entire life & career. From hs early days and time in the NJPW Dojo to his recent tenure in NXT and what his next plans are. You don't want to miss this one. Follow us on social media! https://www.x.com/emiliosparks  https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilioSparks https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/WrassleRap https://x.com/WrassleRap 

Mighty Vin returns to Wrasslerap and joins Emilio Sparks for a smorgasboard of wrestling action as they bob & weave through one of the most stacked weekends of action in a long time. They react to All In: Texas, Evolution 2 and Saturday Night's Mai Event.  Subscribe to Vin (for FREE!): vinforte.substack.com  Follow us on social media! https://www.x.com/emiliosparks  https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilioSparks https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/WrassleRap https://x.com/WrassleRap 

Author Marc Ramondi joins Emilio Sparks for a personal conversation about Marc's new book on the NWO, Say Hello To The Bad Guys, as well as his upbringing as a wrestling fan in NYC and his career path through Combat Sports and his current job with ESPN. Follow Marc on X: @MarcRaimondi Follow us on social media! https://www.x.com/emiliosparks  https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilioSparks https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/WrassleRap https://x.com/WrassleRap