Ramin Karimloo has played the Phantom of the Opera, Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” and now, the Broadway star is dipping into the world of pro wrestling with “The Last Match,” a pro wrestling rock opera currently booked for a second run in New Jersey. He’s also a proud Canadian, which makes him the ideal guest for an all-new Sessions in which he chats his theater inspiration, learning to wrestle against Matt Cardona for “The Last Match,” and why he might be gearing up for a run on the indies i...
Oct 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 180
From one Volume queen to the other, find out how gambling exper Liv Moods got to where she is today, and what it takes to succeed as a woman in a (VERY) male-dominated field. Sounds kinda like someone we know… Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 179
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Darby Allin and Rachel Stavis! Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 75
One of the founding pillars of All Elite Wrestling, Darby Allin is an enigma on top of a mystery, but he’s peeling back the curtain ever so slightly on an all-new episode of The Sessions. Find out what his original career path was (movies??) what his “true calling” is (tricycles??) and how it felt to put a match together with Jeff Hardy under the watchful eye of the State Athletic Commissioner. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 178
Spooky szn continues and we’ve got a WHOLE EXORCIST on the pod!!! Rachel Stavis refers to herself as a “secular exorcist” who has practiced her gift on Hollywood stars, politicians and everyone in between. Now, she’s here to talk with Renee about one of the most mysterious and controversial lines of work in the world. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 18, 2022•54 min•Ep. 177
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with her mom Carole and brother Erik and Renee breaks down signing with AEW! Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Oct 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 74
Surprise, brother! Renee is officially #AllElite, and fresh off her AEW debut as a backstage interview, she’s smartening up the Sessionistas about how she found her way to All Elite Wrestling, whether she anticipates working with her husband Jon Moxley in any capacity, the differences between AEW and WWE and what it’ll be like taking her daughter on the road. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 176
It’s long been a Sessions legend that Renee grew up in a haunted house, and now she’s gathering her mother and brother for a very special episode to detail their shared experiences with the paranormal. The family relives their freakiest memories, whether there’s a rational explanation for their paranormal encounters, and discusses Jon Moxley’s reaction to their brushes with the spirit realm. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 11, 2022•38 min•Ep. 175
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chats with “Dark Side of the Ring" creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener and paranormal researcher Rachel Evans Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 73
Rachel Evans is a paranormal researcher and former contestant on Netflix’s “The Circle,” and she’s kicking off spooky season with an episode that’s all about ghosts. Rachel tells her stories of paranormal encounters, discusses the finer points of finding a good witch and, lastly, ranks the types of ghosts you can encounter, from friendly to malevolent. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 174
Evan Husney and Jason Eisener's “Dark Side of the Ring” has been essential viewing for pro wrestling fans over the last few years, and their new show, “Tales from the Territories,” is set to go even deeper into the business’s crazy past. The creators rejoin The Sessions to explain the concept and development of the new show, including how they got The Rock’s Seven Bucks Productions on board as a partner. This episode of The Sessions with Renee Paquette is brought to you by NetSuite by Oracle. Ne...
Oct 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 173
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chats with Emilio Sparks and Josh Segarra . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 72
Veteran New York actor Josh Segarra joins The Sessions to chat all things wrestling, movies and Canadian excellence, from his MCU debut in “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” to accompanying Stephen Amell to the ring at All In (and the mistake he made during the match). Plus, he and Renee chat pro wrestling from in front of and behind the curtain, and he gives his pick for the wrestler he’d most love to play given the chance. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 30, 2022•55 min•Ep. 172
Emilio is back to talk shop with Renee about “pants-sh*tting pops,” a strong run for AEW and what’s the best fall fashion. Plus, a special shout-out to the Honorary Uce himself, Sami Zayn. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 171
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chats with Swerve Strickland and Joy Taylor . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 71
When it comes to women in sports, few boast the resumé of Joy Taylor . And after sitting under the learning tree of Colin Cowherd, Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless, the former “Undisputed” moderator is striking out on her own with FS1’s “Speak.” Now, she’s chatting with Renee about how she got there, how she learned from the best, what it’s like to be a woman in sports radio and why she’s only got a few things to say about Aaron Rodgers’ “whole thing.” Plus, there’s a takedown of “The Little Merm...
Sep 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 170
Whose house? Swerve Strickland heads to The Sessions to talk Renee through his fascinating life as a military child, balancing a rap career and a pro-wrestling career, and a WWE run that was a lot more ups-and-downs than anybody let on. Plus, get his thoughts on teaming with Keith Lee, and his secret history as Jon Moxley’s favorite Lucha Underground wrestler. This episode of The Sessions with Renee Paquette is brought to you by NetSuite by Oracle. NetSuite gives you visibility and control of yo...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 169
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chats with Erin Andrews and Lars Frederiksen . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 70
From destination unknown, Lars Frederiksen of Rancid joins The Sessions to talk all things punk rock and pro wrestling. Find out how Lars helped facilitate Ruby Soho’s AEW character, what it was like to play her entrance and his longstanding relationship with wrestling, as well as the very strange advice he got from the first time he met Lemmy and how he only kind of listened to him. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 168
When it comes to sports reporters, Erin Andrews is one of the greats. And now she’s a full time Sessionista, breaking bread with Renee on the subject of internet trolls (hate ‘em), impostor syndrome (love to hate it) and whether football or hockey players drink better (listen to find out). Plus, find out what exactly a GOAT by which, of course, we mean Tom Brady smells like. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 13, 2022•45 min•Ep. 167
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chats with Mikaela Mayer and Chidobe Awuzie . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 69
Renee sits down with Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to talk about his love of football, chess, Nigerian food and fashion, and much more! Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Sep 10, 2022•22 min•Ep. 166
Mikaela Mayer might just be the next biggest history-maker in combat sports, as she’s set to headline an all-women’s boxing card in London on September 10th. But before she does, she’s here to talk sh*t with Renee, as well as discuss the implications of the card for future fighters, her love of the Spice Girls, and her relationship with NFL punter Marquette King. It’s a fun one! Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Sep 08, 2022•51 min•Ep. 165
It’s a little of this and a little of that this week, as we’re bringing you the long-awaited fan Q&A from Renee’s Starrcast interview with Bryan Danielson , plus some brand new content to boot. We got a little bit of chatter about a WWE project, some tough talk about healthcare and continued praise for Daniel Garcia. Take a listen and start your holiday off right. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Aug 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 67
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chats with Billy Gunn and Emilio Sparks . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Aug 27, 2022•57 min•Ep. 66
Call him Mr. Ass, Daddy Ass or The Badd Ass, but either way, Billy Gunn joins The Sessions (after inviting himself, no less) to talk a surprisingly fascinating career in the pro wrestling industry. From making his name as a tag team legend in The New Age Outlaws to coaching his sons in AEW’s Gunn Club, Billy’s done it all … including wrestle Tanahashi in Japan. But how does he feel about a career and a life marked with ups, downs and everything in between.? Take a listen and find out. Don't forg...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 164
Renee and Emilio are back at it for another jam sesh. We’re talking aging gracefully, permanent jewelry (it’s a thing), old Elvis Presley movies and what they’re watching on TV including this wild show where a guy walked onscreen and started talking trash about Hangman Adam Page. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 163
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chats with Brian Gewirtz and Diamond Dallas Page . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 65
BANG! It’s he, it’s he, it’s DDP and he’s joining The Sessions to talk all things hyperbaric chambers, oxygen deprivation and how he managed to pull several wrestlers from rock bottom with his lifesaving DDP Yoga program. Hear how DDPY got its start with Jake “The Snake” Roberts, what it was like backstage at Ric Flair’s Last Match, and how he became an eight-year overnight success in the world of pro wrestling. Plus, a Scott Hall story that’ll warm your heart. Don't forget subscribe to The Sess...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 162
You may not know the name Brian Gewirtz , but you definitely know his work. The longtime WWE writer rose to (allegedly) the seventh-most powerful position in the company by writing for the likes of The Rock, and now he’s telling his best stories in a new book, “There’s Just One Problem.” But before he does, he’s chatting with Renee about breaking into the business, getting ribbed on the first day, why he can’t avoid the XFL and, crucially, what he thinks about Triple H taking over WWE creative. ...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 161
