In this episode, I share the unexpectedly awesome journey of discovering one of my favorite artists—Ziggy Alberts. From a surprise concert in NYC to a solo cabana in Miami Beach, I recount the shows, the memories, and how this Aussie busker became the Noah Kahan of my playlist. Plus, stories from the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, venue mix-ups, and why I might just follow Ziggy to Madrid. If you’ve ever loved a musician no one else seems to know, this one’s for you. More information and tickets at: www...
Aug 08, 2025•13 min
It all started with a need to organize a sandwich, an iPad, and some earbuds on a flight — and spiraled into a full-on designer bag obsession. In this episode, Matthew shares his evolution from using supermarket plastic bags and department store totes to discovering Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and the Pharrell-designed Speedy. Along the way, he questions gendered fashion norms, finds unexpected functionality in luxury design, and embraces the power of having the perfect carry-on. Whether you call it ...
Aug 01, 2025•16 min
Matthew went to a special screening of the new F1 movie, hosted by IWC Watches, and today's podcast shares the experience. He talks about his personal connection to IWC, some cool watches in the film (including Brad Pitt’s custom IWC), and why this movie has watch lovers and racing fans equally excited. More information and tickets at: www.BocaRatonWrestling.com Boca Raton Championship Wrestling, because we are better than you, and you know it!!!! Matthew Mania is running wild at: www.MatthewMan...
Jul 26, 2025•14 min
In this episode, we revisit Sunset Boulevard with Nicole Scherzinger and deep-dive into comparing Norma Desmond. We share how The Outsiders became a surprise favorite, complete with Tony connections and backstage access. Plus, a London trip to see Rachel Zegler in Evita takes a twist—what happens when your daughter misses the show and the balcony scene goes viral? Theater nerding, hotel perks, and a new life motto: “Stay Golden.” More information and tickets at: www.BocaRatonWrestling.com Boca R...
Jul 18, 2025•31 min
Matthew shares his experience seeing Noah Kahan six times- this time live in Hyde Park, London, on July 4th, 2025—a show that was nothing short of incredible. From surprise guest Gracie Abrams to memories of past concerts with the kids, this episode is as much about the music as it is about the moments and the people they are shared with. Good times!!! More information and tickets at: www.BocaRatonWrestling.com Boca Raton Championship Wrestling, because we are better than you, and you know it!!!...
Jul 11, 2025•23 min
The countdown to BRCW SummerSmash is on! In this jam-packed episode, the crew dives into all the chaos and excitement leading up to the August 31st event at The Studio at Mizner Park, with too many Main Events to count. From a Falls Count Anywhere in Boca Raton stipulation change to a VIP meet & greet with WWE legend Jerry "The King" Lawler , there’s no shortage of big announcements. Plus, we break down the stacked card including Ricky Morton vs. Steve Maclin , the Women's Championship Match...
Jul 04, 2025•46 min
If you remember from last week, @Falbak — one of the top Spanish language wrestling content creators joined the show. He travelled all the way from Spain to Boca Raton, FL to attend BRCW Underground. We let him “Takeover” the Matthew Mania podcast studio to record for his channel. Please join us as we travel to Spain and become the first ENGLISH speaking guests of FALBAK!!!! Meet Falbak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falbak__/?hl=en Meet Falbak on Twitter X: https://x.com/Falbak_ Meet F...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1
Ladies and Gentleman all the way from Bilboa Spain, World Famous Spanish Language Wrestling Content Creator, in his first English Language interview: @Falbak. Falbak — one of the top wrestling content creators joins Matthew Mania and you can not miss this episode. From breaking down matches to building a passionate fanbase, Falbak brings a fresh international perspective to the world of professional wrestling. Tune in as we talk creativity, culture, and the power of wrestling to connect fans aro...
May 23, 2025•41 min•Ep. 1
WWE Hall of Famer and Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake joins us on The Matthew Mania Podcast for a legendary conversation! We dive into Brutus’s iconic wrestling career and his unforgettable Barber persona. Hear about how we met, the night he was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame and how he became the commissioner of Boca Raton Championship Wrestling BRCW. Brutus also discusses his current role as the Commissioner of Boca Raton Championship Wrestling. Don’t miss this mix of untold stories, wrestlin...
May 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1
This week on the Matthew Mania Podcast, we sit down with Podpopuli’s very own VinaMarie! We dive into what it’s like behind the scenes at Podpopuli as she shares stories about the wide range of podcasts she works with—yes, including Matthew Mania! VinaMarie also opens up about her career journey, from her time at CBS to her most important role yet: becoming a new mom. Tune in for a fun, heartfelt, and insightful conversation with one of the voices that keeps the podcast world spinning. More info...
Apr 25, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1
On this episode of The Matthew Mania Podcast, Matthew and Neil sit down with former WWE Superstar Odyssey Jones, also known as Omari Palmer. From dominating on the football field to making a name for himself in the world of professional wrestling, he shares his journey through the WWE Performance Center, NXT! and being called up to the Main Roster to perform with The New Day! Odyssey made his explosive Boca Raton Championship wrestling debut at BRCW: Challenge Accepted!!! We talk training, setba...
Apr 18, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1
On this episode of The Matthew Mania Podcast, we sit down with one of reality TV’s most infamous villains, two-time Survivor contestant, House of Villains star, and current Boca Raton Championship Wrestling Cruiserweight Champion of The World, Jonny Fairplay! We dive into his legendary Survivor moments, including the infamous ‘Dead Grandma’ lie, his wild experience on House of Villains, and his transition into professional wrestling. Plus, we discuss his big BRCW title match on May 18th and what...
Apr 11, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1
In this episode of The Matthew Mania Podcast, we sit down with Jared Firestone, The Jewish Jet. Jared is a Skeleton athlete and 2026 Olympic hopeful for the Israeli Olympic Team. Jared shares his incredible journey from growing up in Florida to racing headfirst down icy tracks at nearly 90 mph. We discuss his training regimen, the mental toughness required for the sport, and what it means to represent Israel on the world stage. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, speed, and t...
Apr 04, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1
In this episode of the Matthew Mania Podcast, Matthew and Neil sit down with professional wrestler Stallion Rogers, also known as Curt Stallion, on the independent scene and in WWE NXT! Now one half of the BRCW Tag Team Champions alongside Matt Riddle, Stallion shares insights on his journey through the wrestling business, from his early days on the indies to his time in NXT and his current success in BRCW. He discusses what it’s like tagging with one of his best friends Matt Riddle, the toughes...
Mar 28, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1
Today Neil and I catch up with Cara Dee to talk about restaurants and dining in the Greater Boca Raton area. Jill Glanzer stayed over from the Real Estate Finder Podcast and what we came up with is either the greatest or the worst show in Matthew Mania Podcast history. To Neil’s delight there was not enough room for Preston as we only had 4 chairs, microphones and headsets We are not sure where he went but it made Neil happy. Our best guess is the Kava bar. If you think this description is a tra...
Mar 21, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1
After 674 days as Cruiserweight Champion, Neil’s reign has ended. Join us as we discuss BRCW Challenge Accepted. Here are the results. Fulton vs Bobby Fish - Winner - Main Event Monster Fulton Gangrel vs DTF - winner: Gangrel Steve Maclin vs Bull James - Winner - Steve Maclin BRCW Cruiserweight Championship Jonny Fairplay vs Neil The Heel Winner: New Cruiserweight Champion- Jonny Fairplay BRCW Women’s ChampionshipRuthie J vs Ash by Elegance Winner and still BRCW Women’s champion - Ash by Eleganc...
Mar 18, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1
Welcome back to another episode of The Matthew Mania Podcast. Today, we have an extraordinary guest—someone who has built a career not just on success, but on significance. While many know him as a maverick in real estate, his true impact goes far beyond luxury homes. Frank McKinney is a philanthropist, an extreme endurance athlete, a bestselling author of NINE books, and a man who lives life on the edge—both in business and in his mission to help others. Frank is the founder of the Caring House...
Mar 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1
What an amazing time we had! I just got back. Join me to hear all about it!!! Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights and all the highlights about Boca Raton Championship Wrestling, because we are better than you, and you know it!!!! Upcoming shows: January 30th, 2025 Cruisn’ for a Bruisin’ 3 at the Pullman Hotel Miami Airport March 9, 2025 Challenge Accepted at The Studio in Mizner Park August 31, 2025 Summer Smash at The Studio in Mizner Park March 1, 2026 The Return of Birthday Bash More infor...
Feb 14, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1
I don’t always talk about wrestling on the Matthew Mania Podcast. Today we are talking about Noah Kahan. Lindsey saw him without me at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2023. I visited Lindsey when she started college September 2, 2023 at Saratoga Springs. He was on Saturday Night Live December 2, 2023. We saw him in Nashville May 25, 2024 and in Washington State outside of Portland July 1, 2024. Was it really just a coincidence that he happened to be playing when we were vacationing in Portland?...
Feb 07, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1
On this action-packed episode of the Matthew Mania Podcast we welcome Jeremy Ivans, host of the "Rock and Nole" and "Rock Nole Plus" YouTube channels. Jeremy Ivans! Jeremy takes us on a wild ride through his adventures on the road, attending countless wrestling shows and living the ultimate fan experience. From behind-the-scenes stories to unforgettable moments, he shares his insider’s view on the intense action at Boca Raton Championship Wrestling and delivers his unfiltered opinions on all the...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1
On this episode of the Matthew Mania Podcast, we dive into the excitement of our upcoming adventure on the Chris Jericho Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six on the Beach! Join us as we let to sail to the beautiful Dominican Republic. We’ll share our anticipation for the events on board and reflect on our experiences from the previous five Jericho cruises. Whether you’re a wrestling fan, music lover, or just curious about life on the high seas, this episode has something for everyone! Don’t miss...
Jan 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1
This week we have Wendy Maschler on the Podcast!!!! The Matthew Mania Podcast is not JUST about wrestling, Matthew Mania runs larger than life and encompasses ALL of Matthew’s life. She is here to talk about our family vacation to New Zealand. We went with a tour company called Adventures By Disney, booked by our favorite travel agent, Stacey Fugere of Boca Express Travel. We visited Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Wanaka and Queenstown. And stayed in 5 hotels: Park Hyat...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 1
Happy New Year from Matthew Maschler and Neil the Heel!!! Today we dive into the incredible success of Festival of Fights, held on December 15, 2025 at the VIP Ballroom (AKA Congregation B’nai Israel). We discuss the year-long planning that made this Hanukkah-themed event unforgettable, featuring a main event showdown between MJF and QT Marshall. Plus, we talk about why, for a Hanukkah show, you’ve got to have either MJF or Bill Goldberg. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights and all the highli...
Jan 09, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1
Usually our shows are in Boca Raton, hence the name Boca Raton Championship Wrestling. But once in a while we leave the comfort of Boca Raton and we are headed to Miami on January 30th, 2025 Cruisn’ for a Bruisin’ 3 at the Pullman Hotel Blue Lagoon at the Miami Airport. We love the Pullman hotel and this show is going to be amazing. We do this show the night before the Chris Jericho Rock and Wrestling Rager at Sea, and since this cruise will conflict with WWE’s Royal Rumble we are doing our very...
Dec 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1
Over The Edge Celebrity Weekend featured over 130 reality television stars from your favorite shows such as The Challenge, Amazing Race, Boca Raton Championship Wrestling, Survivor, Big Brother, WWE, Holey Foley, and More! Our team from BRCW and Signature Real Estate Finder, LLC was a top fundraiser and together we raised over $150,000 for various charities, including the Koby Mandell Foundation. We talk about the amazing weekend, who Koby was and why it was important to raise money for the foun...
Dec 13, 2024•49 min•Ep. 1
Celebrate Chanukah with Boca Raton Championship Wrestling on Sunday December 15, 2024 as we present a Festival of Fights! How can we have a Chanukah show without the legendary Maxwell Jacob Friedman from Jericho Long Island!!! Come see the worlds first Spin the Dreidel Match!!! Tickets for the show are almost sold out but you can still get tickets for the Meet and Greet www.BocaRatonWrestling.com Upcoming shows: December 15, 2024 MJF Meet and Greet and BRCW Festival of Fights, VIP Ballroom 2200 ...
Dec 06, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1
Matthew Neil and Nelio review BRCW Renaissance. Didn’t we do this already??? We discuss Ash by Elegance fka Dana Brooke defeating BRCW Women’s Champion MJ Jenkins, ending her nearly two-year title reign. BRCW Tag Team Champions Matt Riddle and Stallion Rogers defeating The Golden Chileans, Ariel Levy and Alan “S2S” Martinez. Cha Cha Charlie finally gets a win, this time over Bobby Fish. Steve Maclin defeats Kerry Morton. The crowd really adored Kerry and hated Steve. The Sons of Boca, Noah Kekoa...
Nov 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1
Do you know Staci Garcia? She is the co-host of my other Podcast, The Real Estate Finder Podcast. She joins us this week on the Matthew Mania Podcast to tell us about her cruise to Alaska. Have you ever been to Alaska? Join us to see Alaska through Staci’s eyes. Upcoming shows: November 14, 2024 Red Meat Lover's Club Presents a Night of Armwrestling, Steak* & Cigar for the Helping Israel Fund!!! (*Kosher) www.beefbrawl.com December 15, 2024 BRCW Festival of Fights, VIP Ballroom 2200 Yamato R...
Nov 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 1
Please join Matthew Neil and Nelio to review BRCW Renaissance and the upcoming BRCW Festival of Fights PLUS the MJF Meet and Greet. We discuss Ash by Elegance fka Dana Brooke defeating BRCW Women’s Champion MJ Jenkins, ending her nearly two-year title reign. BRCW Tag Team Champions Matt Riddle and Stallion Rogers defeating The Golden Chileans, Ariel Levy and Alan “S2S” Martinez. Cha Cha Charlie finally gets a win, this time over Bobby Fish. Steve Maclin defeats Kerry Morton. The crowd really ado...
Oct 25, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1
One Hundred Episodes !! Celebrate with Matthew Maschler, Neil “The Heel” Glazier, Nelio Costa, Charlie Parra and BRCW Champion Noah Kekoa!!!! We reflect on what we set out to do with this Podcast and the journey we have taken which led to forming our own wrestling promotion. We dive into the journey of AJ and Big Justice, currently signed with our sister company CCW and scheduled to make his AEW Wrestling Debut, BOOM!!! We are joined by friends of the show and hope you tune in. Upcoming shows: D...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1
