The Boys discuss superstitions and idiosyncrasies: Is The Undertaker's fear of cucumbers legitimate? Do we have proof or is it purely speculative or is it a matter of preference. Which Black Sabbath song does Mikey listen to on loop until the plane takes off? Mikey also wants to buried on his side, because he can't sleep on his back... Also, Jerry reminisces about near-tragic plane experiences. The Whipwreck Clan stop by and tell us who their favorite wrestlers are. We would love to hear from yo...
May 08, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In light of VICELAND's 'Dark Side of the Ring' , Jerry, Mikey and Freland discuss wrestling tragedies—including Bruiser Brody—and express their feelings and emotions in dealing with the polarizing Chris Benoit. ** GET YOUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF BLUECHEW.COM FREE ** Use promo code ECW at bluechew.com "CHEW IT AND DO IT" We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW,...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 13
ACID DROP! Today, Mikey and Freland celebrate the exciting career of the laid-back, charismatic, and all around great dude Spike Dudley. Hear about Spike's rise in ECW from Mikey's first impressions to his partnership and chemistry with Bubba Ray and D-Von—the legendary Dudley Boyz! Learn about how the ECW stars put themselves over, how tough the ECW crowd could be to win over, and when ECW changed networks. This is a very fitting discussion, as small as Spike was alongside his peers; ECW was "t...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Mikey may still be recovering from bronchitis, but spring has sprung and this finish does not end in a small package! ** GET YOUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF BLUECHEW FREE ** Use promo code ECW at bluechew.com **CHEW IT AND DO IT** We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGra...
Apr 17, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What did that title just say? This is a meaty, monster of an episode! Unfortunately, Mikey cannot join us this week, as he is down for the count with bronchitis— lots of love brother . But even in Whipwreck's absence, we have an UNRELEASED episode this week, discussing Early ECW, NWA, the infamous Shane Douglas Belt promo, Dennis Coralluzzo, Dave Meltzer, press coverage in the dirt sheets, bookings and Paul Heyman, Jerry working in Japan, working civilian gigs while wrestling, "peeler joints" , ...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 10
IS THIS A RIB? NO. WE ARE NOT RIBBING YOU... Meghan Freland, Pam Lynn and Angel Whipwreck TAKEOVER Front Row Material on this special April 1st episode - The Boys are not safe! Mikey gets us caught up on his return to the ring at Greektown Wrestling, Toronto and his flight debacle (Round 2). Jerry and Mikey share overstaying your welcome in the ring, and an enraged Vince McMahon blowing a gasket during ECW One Night Stand. Fan questions: Tommy Rich stories, insurance scams, and more! We would lo...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Topics Include: PORN... and other stuff. This podcast about wrestling took a left turn somewhere! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Producer and Creative Director) Support the show: • Spreadshirt USA and Spreadshirt Canada • Pro Wrestling Tees • Jer...
Mar 27, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 8
IT IS WONDERFULLY TREMENDOUS TO INVITE YOU TO #FRMPOD TODAY, AS MICHAEL WHIPWRECK BRINGS YOU A #BROKEN PERFORMANCE WHICH WILL LEAVE YOU... #DELETED In all seriousness, WTF happened to your mic Mikey? We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Producer and Cr...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jerry returns without incident, and the boys answer some #AskFRM questions from Twitter; including ECW brawls, The Steiner Brothers and King Kong Bundy (RIP). Plus, thoughts on the classic WWF blue steel cage.
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This is a packed episode! Freland takes us down Tommy Dreamer lane as Jerry and Mikey share early memories of Dreamer. Plus, Jerry and Mikey address Jerry's outburst from last week, and they also share their favorite KISS songs. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Mat...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Well... Well... Well... The Quintessential Stud Muffin joins Front Row Material as he creams a thick and gooey paste over memories of ECW with Mikey, Jerry and Freland. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Producer and Creative Director) Support the sh...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Mikey and Jerry relive the extracurricular culture during their time in ECW. Ric Flair's partying tips. Jerry's iron gut. Mikey gives us an update on his keto diet weight loss, and his willpower to resist the power of the Girl Scout cookie. We also answer some fan questions! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, W...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 3
That's right, bubba... Jerry and Mikey provide color commentary to one of their matches! Is The Iron Sheik on a hiatus? Mikey recollects a classic Tuesday Night Titans segment with a camel named "Claude". Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and drinking on the job. The Tuck'em Inn and crabs. Obligatory Christmas office gimmicks. Eddie Guerrero asking Mikey to watch his ROH matches. Answering fan questions. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in tou...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This is our debut episode on the MLW Radio Network! We are just like the old ECW slogan: It's Not For Everyone! So sit back and enjoy this unhinged roller-coaster as Mike Freland hosts Jerry Lynn and Mikey Whipwreck... is Court Bauer feeling okay? Mikey delivers his over-the-top brand of cursing, rants, and impressions; Jerry is still recovery from his second hip surgery; and Mike Freland provokes these two only in the way he can. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMp...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Mikey has an announcement... MARCH 24 GREEKTOWN/TORONTO, ONTARIO (CANADA) REUNION TAG-MATCH WITH TAJIRI Mikey and some cold Girl Scouts. April fool's day pranks. Getting the wind knocked out of yourself. Mrs. Freland's pet peeves. Answering fan questions. Don't forget to start tallying up Mikey's *dings*, and at the end of the month, submit your total to contest@frmpod.com We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitt...
Jan 30, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Jerry's back from surgery, but unfortunately not gimmick-ed up on painkillers. Tom Brady like a bad case of jock itch, he just keeps coming back... Listen in on more candid discussions regarding ring cleanliness, Jerry's recovery, Mikey's keto diet and weight loss update. Love for Jerry. ECW Hardcore Hall of Fame. Mike's consultation with Lance Storm. Worst in-ring injuries... and ONE MORE MATCH...? Jerry's Video: Where's Mikey?! ( https://twitter.com/itsjerrylynn/status/1071574497449439232 ) Do...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jerry gives us a rundown of his pre-op details and advice from The Immortal One Hulk Hogan, Ribbing Down-Under (aka Ribbed for Mikey and Jerry's Pleasure, eww...), What Would Sabu Be Doing if Not for Wrestling?, scripted moments, a run-in from Annabelle, remembering Mean Gene, and so much more! Don't forget to start tallying up Mikey's *dings*, and at the end of the month, submit your total to contest@frmpod.com We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You ca...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE - Mikey calls Jerry while recovering from his second hip surgery! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Producer and Creative Director) Support the show: • Spreadshirt USA and Spreadshirt Canada • Pro Wrestling Tees • Jerry Lynn • M...
Jan 10, 2019•8 min
BLUE MEANIE joins the cast this week and DOMINATES the show! This storytelling experience is a ECW fanatic's dream. The boys discuss stories from the road, the Philadelphia Eagles, how Mikey got color from a Cool Ranch Dorito chip, and other random shit! Don't forget to start tallying up Mikey's *dings*, and at the end of the month, submit your total to contest@frmpod.com We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitte...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Not only do we get to hear the usual nonsense from Mikey, Jerry and Freland, but call up some of listeners! Don't forget to start tallying up Mikey's *dings*, and at the end of the month, submit your total to contest@frmpod.com We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
"Ya see?! A mug that says 'Toronto' and three beanie babies... $40" Fallout from Mikey's travels... er... HOLD-UP in Customs, travelling back from Toronto's Greektown Wrestling ! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Producer and Creative Director) Supp...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Monday Rundown for Episode #8 (December 19, 2018) featuring a panicked, yet hilarious Mikey, trapped in customs from Toronto to Philly! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Producer and Creative Director) Support the show: • Spreadshirt USA and Spreads...
Dec 18, 2018•3 min
There's a presence in the Whipwreck house and it has possessed his child's toy. Mrs. Whipwreck makes an appearance and casts out the demon! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Producer and Creative Director) Support the show: • Spreadshirt USA and Spr...
Dec 14, 2018•5 min
If we could be serious for a minute... our first guest is on this episode: LANCE STORM! The boys share stories about cane shots to the back of the head, Sabu tricking the marks in the audience and Jerry going off on Sabu's chair shots, a three-way set-up between Lance, Jerry and Mikey before Mikey's paid vacation to WCW, working other federations, and so much more... including some head! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with ...
Dec 12, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Where did Mikey go again? Chillicothe—not pronounced Chipotle—to Big Time Wrestling: November to Remember. Abdullah the Butcher, The Boogeyman, Billy Gunn, Fantastic Bobby Fulton, Mr. Hughes and "The Franchise" Shane Douglas reunited with Mikey—Kayfabe runnin' wild in Chillicothe, brother! Legendary ECW ribs including that time Bam Bam Bigelow swapped Hak's vodka with a whole bottle of Visine! Abdullah gives Applebee's grief, Keto influence from Shane, chatty marks and apparently Mikey works "to...
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This show is full of bizarre and controversial moments! Stories about Lance Storm, Iron Shiek, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Ultimate Warrior, Brock Lesnar, and even some of our listeners! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (WCW, ECW, WWF, TNA, ROH) • Mikey Whipwreck (ECW, WCW) • Mike Freland (Host and Co-Producer) • Matt McGrath (Co-Produc...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Have you ever wondered what the Satan worshiping, pyromaniac from ECW fears? Mikey goes off on an EPIC RANT!! You've never heard him like this before... You've been warned! The boys discuss the ring technician and one of the greatest, Shane Douglas, Paul Heyman's "EXTREME" visions for ECW. Road Warrior Hawk, Sherri Martel... and so much more! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • You...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Mikey and Tajiri shopping at Walmart, Jerry and Eric Young with shopping carts, Marty Jannetty and a dumpster, Jerry's Twitter stats, Mike's "furry" tendencies, Jerry and RVD's battles, memories of Brian Pillman, The Eliminators, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley, Mike Awesome leaving ECW with the belt… …and where is Taz's wubbie? We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Jerry Lynn (...
Nov 11, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk about our favorite Ride-Along's and roommates including Al Snow, Lance Storm, Cactus Jack (Mick Foley), and memories from the road. Find out how Mikey handled Bourbon Street in New Orleans with Jerry, who were the "Cheapest Bastards" on the road, a creative pitch to KFC for ECW's, Mick Foley's love of Leonard Cohen and Mikey's love of Ozzy Osbourne (and what he "blows"), greatest ribbers, and much more! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@...
Nov 05, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to FRONT ROW MATERIAL with ECW Legends Jerry Lynn and Mikey Whipwreck, hosted by veteran wrestling podcast host Mike Freland. In this intro episode, we talk a little bit about ourselves, our humble beginnings in ECW, and how this podcast got started. Also featuring stories about Paul Heyman, Mr. Hughes, Sabu, Nintendos, and the Cult of the Extreme! We would love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out at FRMpod@gmail.com You can also get in touch with us via: • Twitter • Facebook • I...
Oct 29, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1
