Wrestling With the Champ

Nov 28 2024 52 ep. 17 mins 8
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Winner - Best Sports podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024. This funny wrestling podcast follows the anarchic adventures of the Ginger Ninja and his manager Damo in the Pub Wrestling Federation. Starring Ant McGinley and Damien St John. We're making an animated episode! Unlock exclusive perks when you pledge. Support our crowdfunding on Kickstarter before December 14th.
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Top 20 Fake Ads

Nov 28 2024 41 mins  
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, Caro

Night of the Ninja 2

Oct 31 2024 26 mins  
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 appe

Chortle Combat: Live at Edinburgh Fringe

Sep 27 2024 30 mins  
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. Enjoy ad-free listening on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Race to Edinburgh - Part Three

Aug 30 2024 18 mins  
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 list

Race to Edinburgh - Part Two

Jun 13 2024 12 mins  
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

Race to Edinburgh - Part One

May 01 2024 10 mins  
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/wrestlingwit

A New Flame

Mar 07 2024 31 mins  
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, performe

Red Domino

Jan 31 2024 24 mins  
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 ta

Lager than Life

Dec 22 2023 28 mins  
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 t

Smiledriver (Live from Edinburgh)

Dec 06 2023 45 mins  
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 t