Explore every episode of the podcast The Hard Way with Brett Michelle
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| Eat Your Heart Out, Rick Springfield! | 12 Feb 2025 | 01:06:35 | |
Brett Michelle wants to know - what makes a wrestling entrance song brilliant or terrible? She's joined by I. Blade Daily, Kurt Jangle, and Shane Ethos for a deep dive! Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can't We All Just Get Along? | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:40:24 | |
Brett's back and she answers the question - is THIS wrestling? The answer: It's ALL wrestling, Stupid! Brett is joined by I. Blade Daily, Antione Raphael, and "Freebird Rules" podcaster Hambone to discuss the many styles that make up professional wrestling and what they each love about them. Listen to Freebird Rules: https://linktr.ee/freebirdrules PEG THE WORLD Follow Antione Raphael Threads: https://www.threads.net/@antionewilson Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/antioneraphael.bsky.social Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy/ Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Spooky Graps | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:42:29 | |
Brett Michelle returns to discuss Spooky Graps with her useless co-host I. Blade Daily, Jeff from Skewered Universe Podcast and Son #2 Jeff. What is "good" horror in wrestling? What is too far? Why would an undead wizard want to win a pro wrestling championship? We ponder all this and much more! Listen to Skewered Universe Podcast: https://skeweredhead.com PEG THE WORLD Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy/ Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Welcome to Sickos Club | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:55:23 | |
Brett Michelle debuts "The Hard Way" with a big-ass reveal of a pro wrestling revolution. Brett, alongside her co-founders Neon Ghost, Joshi G, and I. Blade Daily reveal and revel in their new venture, Sickos Club! Plus they talk about current wrestlers they believe will be legends, the art of storytelling in wrestling, and so much more. PEG THE WORLD Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy/ Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Super Ultra MEGA Review of AEW All In! | 14 Jul 2025 | 02:58:29 | |
Blade and Brett combine forces, uniting their respective podcasts for a super-sized review of AEW's epic ALL IN show!!! And they're joined by two people who were there in attendance, Pippin and Kurt Jangle! Hurrah! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Summerslam '02" | 09 Jul 2025 | 01:35:08 | |
Was Summerslam 2002 one of "the greatest Summerslams ever?" Eh. It was good! It was...Summery...it was...Slam..ery...?! It's a show with some huge high points and some big helpings of...meh? But never fear, Brett and Blade are here to take the mundane all the way to insane! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Jeopardy!" | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:34:14 | |
We return for another round of Pro Wrestling Jeopardy! Brett Michelle is quizzing Blade and first-time guest Kasey. Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "I Like Your Style, Dude." | 23 Apr 2025 | 01:02:00 | |
Brett, Blade and "The Only Adult on the Internet" Kurt Jangle join forces to discuss wrestling fashion, attire, aesthetic...AND go wildly off topic about many things that have nothing to do with that. Why do Max Caster's tassels make him feel like he sucks more? Why is Blade talking about Kurt Vonnegut? What's with diaper butt? All this and, regrettably, so much more! Follow Kurt Jangle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtjangle Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kurtjangle Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kurtjangle.bsky.social Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "X-7" | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:52:52 | |
Brett and Blade are joined by fellow Sicko, Troubles Weekly to discuss one of the greatest Wrestlemanias ever....Wrestlemania X-Seven! Why didn't WWE realize Raven ruled? Triple Paul and Undertaker wrestle in a match that WWE later pretended never happened. And WE THINK AUSTIN'S HEEL TURN RULED. If a car crash were a conversation...The Hard Way! Follow Troubles Weekly Threads: https://www.threads.net/@troubleswrestlingpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/troublesweekly.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TroublesWeekly Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Quit Being a Drama Queen, Dynasty Ruled. | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:07:53 | |
Brett Michelle and Blade Daily are talking all about AEW Dynasty and pose a controversial theory: it ruled! ALL OF IT. Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pop Quiz, Hotshot | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:41:44 | |
Brett Michelle and Blade Daily are joined by returning guests Kurt Jangle and Skewered Universe Podcast host Jeff for a raucous and unhinged game of pro wrestling Jeopardy! Also - Brett microwaved her laptop. Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Listen to Skewered Universe Podcast: https://skeweredhead.com Follow Kurt Jangle: Instagram: https://instagram.com/kurtjangle Threads: https://threads.net/kurtjangle Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kurtjangle.bsky.social Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Talkin' with Tino | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:57:01 | |
What do tiki bars, Pancho Villa's Skull, the booking of the Death Riders, and Brett Michelle's inability to find fault with anything Jon Moxley does have in common? We're not sure but all of those things are part of the show! Blade and Brett are talking with their pal Tino about all of that jazz and more! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Tino Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tinoybarra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoybarra Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tinoybarra.bsky.social Listen to Pancho Villa's Skull: https://panchovillasskull.bandcamp.com/track/d-jalos-vivir Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Revolution & Rearranging the Feung Shui | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:50:16 | |
After a week of recovery from attending AEW Revolution, Brett Michelle is BACK in this biiiiii and making a few changes to the show. And yes, her spineless lackey Blade Daily is here too! But more so, Brett's sharing her incredible experience attending Revolution. What was the vibe like in the building for The Hollywood Ending? What's it like to be in the arena for a Kenny Omega kick out at one? And how did the live audience like the ending of the show? All that and way more! Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Where Do You Get Those Wonderful Toys? | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:48:49 | |
Brett and Blade are joined by famed Figure Photographer and co-host of the new podcast "The Bubba Cast", Zerpie! They're talking all about pro wrestling toys and the joys of collecting. Plus Zerpie dishes about co-hosting his new podcast with Ray Traylor's (aka The Big Boss Man) daughter and how it came together! This is a blast and a half. Also - who the f*ck is Chad Brogan? Listen to the Bubba Cast https://www.youtube.com/@thebubbacast Follow Zerpie https://bsky.app/profile/zerpie.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@zerpie_md https://www.instagram.com/zerpie_md Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tradition Smushmition | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:43:17 | |
Brett's BACK and she just remembered to let Blade Daily out of the box...10 days too late! Our guest this is Tim, co-host of the All Elite Wrapup as we discuss tradition vs. innovation in pro wrestling and...well, everywhere. What inspires old wrestling heads to suppress the instincts of younger wrestlers who want to push the industry forward? Are they right? And where is the line? Listen to All Elite Wrapup https://www.allelitewrapup.com Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Summerslam '92" | 02 Jul 2025 | 01:43:53 | |
Brett Michelle and Blade Daily are talking Summerslam '92. Why was WWF Ric Flair Temu Ric Flair? What drugs is Hawk on? WHY did Vince destroy the LOD with a f***ing puppet? In what Hell did the Ultimate Warrior decide to wear hideous muscle bodysuits? Plus they ADHD diverge into many other things like Mick Taylor-era Rolling Stones, the usual political despair and much more! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Summerslam 2000" | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:48:20 | |
Brett Michelle is BACK and she and Blade Daily are talking all about Summerslam 2000. How gross can everyone possibly be to Stephanie McMahon? What's Kurt Angle with a concussion wrestle like? What's a Stinkface match and why is it absolutely the dumbest sh*t ever? We have answers! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Jeopardy" | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:50:27 | |
Brett is back with a big-*ss game of Wrestling Jeopardy with Blade Daily (3-0 undefeated Blade Daily BTW who didn't write any of this description, source: Trust Me, Bro) and first-time guests Professor Degree aka Chad and fellow Sicko Pippin! This is by far the best game we've played so far. Will Blade remain unmatched or is this finally the day someone breaks the streak? Follow Pippin Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gnosist.bsky.social Follow Professor Degree Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/professordegree.bsky.social Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Souled Out '97" | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:44:29 | |
Brett and Blade and BubbaCast host Zerpie are reviewing WCW Souled Out '97...for some reason. It's a bad show. It was then. It is now. Ms. NWO is crowned, sadly. We see the Giant's ass, regrettably. But we have a GREAT conversation about it! Listen to the Bubba Cast! Zerpie hosts the show with Big Boss Man's daughter, Lacy Traylor, as she discovers her Dad's kayfabe history one match at a time! https://www.youtube.com/@thebubbacast Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor" | 28 May 2025 | 01:31:59 | |
Warning: This episode features two absolute marks marking the eff out over mother effing AEW Double or Nothing 2025 and nothing else! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Barely Legal '97" | 21 May 2025 | 01:35:39 | |
Brett and Blade are talking ECW Barely Legal and it's...well it's a show! A show that features Sabu getting his nose broken by Taz approximately 2 minutes into their match. RVD being awkward as fuuuuuu and Lance Storm looking pretty confused about it. And a godawful Shane Douglas match with PItbull II. But there's plenty of good stuff too. We even get some BTS perspective from Lance Storm himself! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Holy Foley" | 15 May 2025 | 00:53:00 | |
Brett and Blade are talking all about Mrs. Foley's baby boy, the Hardcore Icon, Mick Foley! Is he Mankind or Cactus Jack to you? When did Blade first see Cactus and learn to fear him (remember Blade is old as f*ck so it was a long time ago?) What matches and feuds made Mick one of the GOATs to Brett? They're answering all this and much more. Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Backlash 2000 | 07 May 2025 | 01:52:33 | |
Brett and Blade are back to blather endlessly about the insanely awesome and, at times, insanely cringe 2000 WWE Backlash! Eddie wrestles in a bow tie? Did Trish Stratus land through a table neck first? Also - we discover why it's ok for Bully Ray not to like what we like because we see here what he likes and what he likes is...unlikable. Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jeopardy with Pippin, Beau & Blade | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:53:04 | |
Brett's back with a wicked hard round of Jeopardy. Blade is trying to regain the crown that Pippin took from him last time! Pippin is back to defend! And Beaux joins the show for the first time! Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardway.pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehardway.pod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thehardwaypod.bsky.social Subscribe: https://shows.acast.com/the-hard-way-with-brett-michelle Follow Brett Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegme_bundy Threads: https://threads.net/pegme_bundy Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickos.club/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sickos.club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||