The newly-sober Ginger Ninja embarks on his most ambitious challenge yet. Can he complete this beer-soaked obstacle course to raise money for charity? If you enjoyed this episode, you can donate the price of a pint to help get the Ginge to the Fringe! Yes, we're heading back to Edinburgh August 1-12th with our improvised game show, Chortle Combat. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podome...
Mar 16, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Desperate to fund his movie career, the Champ makes a deal with a local gangster. Starring: Alex Leam, Alex Whitely, Charles Commins, Dan Mellins, Drew Stearne, Faye Marshall, Lee Burton, Livi Graham, Paul Ricketts, Sean Allsop, Walker Nixon. Music in this episode appears under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 license . The following tracks are written and performed by Kevin MacLeod : 'Oh, Christmas Tree' 'Deck The Halls B' 'Laserpack' 'Enter The Maze' 'Happy Boy Theme' 'Gregorian Chant' 'Ta...
Dec 21, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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, Caroline Verdon, Jim Salveson, Jo Milmine, Alex Whiteley, Megan Hayward, Ian Brannan, Hywel Evans, Phillip Simon, A...
Nov 28, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 6
As a masked killer stalks wrestlers on Halloween, the Ginger Ninja fights to stay alive until morning. Starring: Ciaran Saward, Carl Jones, Hannah Edwards, and Paul Gannon. Music appears under creative commons 4.0, including Memoraphile - Perfect Dungeon, Wolfgang - 8-bit Haunted House Theme, Dark Lights - Johan Brodd, A Wonderful Nightmare - SpiderDave. And the following music by Kevin MacLeod : Ghost Processional, Welcome To Horroland, Epic Unease, Childrens Theme, Classic Horror, Death and Ax...
Oct 31, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Relive the improvised comedy game show that took Edinburgh Fringe by storm in 2024! Strap in for five rounds of fight-based fun - featuring comedian Drew Stearne - recorded live at The Globe bar on Niddry Street by Blue Smoke Comedy. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://sur...
Sep 27, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Affiliate: Prot...
Aug 30, 2024•18 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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! 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 by White Records, and BGM Fight by Chen 24. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St Joh...
Jun 13, 2024•13 min•Season 6Ep. 2
It's a race against time as our disastrous duo go head-to-head in a battle to arrive in Edinburgh first 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 shows. Give now at https://ko-fi.com/wrestlingwiththechamp . Music: Scotland the Brave and Short E Guitar Rock by Julius H, Thriller Emotional Cinematic by Mood Mode, Vivaldi Summer by Abydos Music. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and...
May 01, 2024•10 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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. Starring Jonny Goldsmith and Alex Lynch. All music in this episode is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 including the following tracks by Kevi...
Mar 08, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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. Starring Edy Hurst, Edward Adoo, Esther Dunn and Ian Skinner. Music featured in this episode appears under Creative Commons attribution 4.0 licence and includes the following tracks from Kevin MacLeod (incomeptech.com): Dangerous, The House Of Lea...
Jan 31, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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 the ingredients of a classic Christmas episode are here. Starring Andrea Fox, Hywel Evans, Esther Dunn, Mark Guy, Ian...
Dec 22, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 to see. Starring Tom Campbell and VooDoo. Music appears under Creative Commons 4.0 attribution including Kevin MacLeo...
Dec 06, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Test your knowledge of all things Champ-related in our bonus quiz! Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John for the Podomedy podcast network. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://surfshark.club/friend/ScZGD2aG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 02, 2023•11 min
Ever wondered what it would feel like to step into the ring with the Ginger Ninja? Stop fantasising and start WrestleDreaming. Close your eyes and let the good times roll. Music featured includes NaturesEye - Frequency Of Sleep Meditation, AlexiAction - Abstract World, AlexiAction - Rock The Party, Ashot Danielyan - Mysterious Celesta, Music_For_Videos - Relaxing, Zane Little Music - Hallow Quest and some stuff from http://incompetech.com. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Crea...
Oct 27, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In a long-lost interview recorded before his death in 2002, the man mountain from Oldham AKA Andrew the Giant, reveals his favourite match of all time. Hear from the largest competitor to ever compete in the PWF in our biggest episode yet! Starring Ant McGinley, Bay Salveson, Charles Commins, Che Burnley, Damien St John, Lindsey Sykora, Marc Farquar, Max Hulme and Sean Allsop. Any similarities in this episode to any person, living or dead, are purely coincidental. Wrestling With the Champ is wri...
Sep 29, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In this Patreon preview, Ant reveals what wrestling in gravy was really like, and we discuss the sheer amount of global media coverage The Champ has received from the likes of CNN, Daily Mail, Metro UK, Reuters and BBC Radio 5 Live. Plus, Damo discusses plans for the Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. Starring Charles Commins. Unlock the full episode now by hitting the link in the description or by visiting our website. Wrestling With the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St ...
Sep 03, 2023•3 min
When a strange anomaly enters Earth's atmosphere, it threatens to wipe out every living creature in its path. In a race against time, can the Ginger Ninja save humanity, or will he spend his time eating free tacos? This episode features Ant McGinley, Ciaran Saward, Damien St John Scott Lawson. Music is licensed under CC-0. To hear more of The Champ's adventures completely ad-free, become a patron. Sign up now on our website or find us on socials. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster tha...
Aug 23, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Recorded during the Edinburgh Fringe run, Ant and Damo introduce you to their live show for 2023, Smiledriver. Plus, the lads share thoughts on the festival so far, and reveal what surprising item a Moldovan taxi driver placed in their hands. They also point you in the direction of some top comedians you should check out on socials, in podcasts and in shows near you soon. Get exclusive content every month on Patreon at www.patreon.com/wrestlingwiththechamp Affiliate: Protect your privacy online ...
Aug 08, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 11
During our hiatus between seasons four and five (coming September 2023), we each reveal our top three highlights so far. Featuring clips from past episodes and a quiz... Everyone loves a quiz. Strap in for a raucous review of the first three years of Wrestling with The Champ! Unlock the full anniversary episode on Patreon now. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://surfshark.club/friend/ScZG...
Jun 02, 2023•4 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Find out what the Champ thinks is the ultimate champion night. Starring Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://surfshark.club/friend/ScZGD2aG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2023•6 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Come behind the scenes with Ant and Damo to find out what our plans are for the Champ's Edinburgh Fringe Festival adventure. Starring the majestic comedian Ash Frith as "Telethon Host", you can unlock this Patreon-exclusive episode as part of your monthly subscription, where you can hear new episodes first and get regular bonus content. The full version of this episode also contains no real ads, only fake ones, which we know you love more. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a sur...
May 15, 2023•5 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The Champ heads to Blackburn as he tries to keep a new family member secret, and hurriedly puts together a crack Tag Team as he faces his Des Tiny. This episode features the voices of Jim Salveson and Alex Whitely. Written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Music is used under Creative Commons Licence 4.0 from Audionautix: Progressive Rock and Rock Intro3, and from Uppbeat: Stop War - Monument Music License PIFJ3ZAI0ISCGHRA4 and Matrika - Action Replay, License DO3XBLZNJYRO0W34. Af...
May 02, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Returning to his old school, the Champ gives a speech on his favourite subject. Find out where his bloodlust for aggression began in our most violent episode yet, as we reveal why the Ginger Ninja should never be your first opponent. Wrestling with The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. This episode featured the voices of Sam Thomas, Joey Rinaldi and Jonny Goldsmith. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshar...
Mar 25, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Ant and Damo are back with some exciting news, bad impressions, and a preview of our new episode as the Champ gives his very own TED Talk-inspired speech in Violence is Golden. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://surfshark.club/friend/ScZGD2aG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 02, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Go behind the scenes and explore the flip side of the ring with the stars of the show, Ant McGinley (The Champ) and Damien St John (himself). In this special episode, you'll hear what it took to bring the fictional Ginger Ninja to life, as Ant and Damo go unscripted, unplanned and unafraid. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://surfshark.club/friend/ScZGD2aG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Jan 27, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The Champ is out of time. In a future where nobody knows who he is, can he make it back before a young influencer steals his crown? Wrestling with the Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Also starring Dan Mellins (danmellins.com), Neal McLelland, Ian Brannan, and Jo Milmine. With Additional production from Jonny Goldsmith. For more episodes, plus videos and links head over to http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Music featured within this episode is licensed under C...
Dec 22, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Battling legendary wrestler VooDoo in the ring is just the beginning. Faced with a growing zombie apocalypse, can Damo and the Ginger Ninja survive Halloween night and make it 'til dawn alive? Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John, Arywn Hughes, Alex Whitely, Sam Thomas, Caroline Verdon... And introducing legendary British wrestler VooDoo as himself. Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://su...
Oct 28, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Set in 2009, join the Ginger Ninja and his best friend Churros on the brink of greatness as the world's greatest tag-team The Lost Adventurous. Then sit back as it's all blown up. Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Starring, in order of appearance: Aimee Joshua, Ciaran Saward, Damien St John, Ant McGinley, and Jo Milmine. This episode was inspired by Callum Sutherland - the original Churros. This episode features the following tracks: Monument - ...
Sep 30, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1
After touring the UK, The Ginger Ninja is returning to his favourite place - the internet, with a brand new season. Expect broken bones, hearts and promises, and that's only in episode one! Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https://surfshark.club/friend/ScZGD2aG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 07, 2022•34 sec
With the team busy preparing their live show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022, the Champ is left in charge of the podcast to present some of his best bits from the early days. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com Affiliate: Protect your privacy online faster than a surprise steel chair to the back with Surfshark VPN. Claim up to three months free: https:...
Jul 22, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 9
