Tights and Fights

Ep. 114: Thank you, Roman

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Roman Reigns opened RAW with the announcement that he will be surrendering the Universal Championship since his leukemia has returned. This was the fi...

Bonus Ep. 11: The inside story behind Mike Eagle’s match against OVW’s Shiloh Jonze

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Eagle is already known as the insightful, funny and sometimes heelish co-host of Tights and Fights. He’s also regarded as a great rapper; he’...

Ep. 113: We’re in WWE’s robot car w/ Dan Sinker

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Danielle and Lindsey are joined by Dan Sinker Dan Sinker. He’s the host of the creator of tons of things on the internet including the Sa...

Ep. 112: Wrestling conversations with Marty the Moth, Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ve got two conversations with people who have made big waves in the world of wrestling in the past few weeks. First, Mike Eagle speaks...

Ep. 111: The gang’s back together again!

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the founding members of the Nation of Conversation return for a fun look at all things wrestling! There’s been tons of news this week to ...

Ep. 110: At your house w/ Screen Junkies’ Joe Starr

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Danielleis joined by Joe Starr! He’s a comedian and writer who’s new EP is entitle A British Murder Robot Tries Stand Up Comedy for the ...

Ep. 109: Hell in a Cell in a handbasket w/ Wrestle and Flow’s Josiah Williams

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hal, Danielle and Lindsey joined by Josiah Williams! He’s the creator of the online series Wrestle and Flow, where he raps over remixed v...

Ep. 108: Konami code twerking w/ Brian Brushwood

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week the team is joined by Brian Brushwood! He’s a magician, comedian and host of the podcast Night Attack. And he also happens to be a lapsed ...

Ep. 107: All In on Life Beyond WWE w/ Jensen Karp

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team is joined by Jensen Karp! He’s a lifelong wrestling fan who has fond memories of watching WWF and WCW go to war as a kid. He als...

Ep. 106: Baron Cobin’s magical style w/ LaToya Ferguson

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team is joined by LaToya Ferguson! She’s written about wrestling for The AV Club and Paste and is ready to share her thoughts on tons...

Ep. 105: The 2018 NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 and SummerSlam Special w/ Meghan Sullivan

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hal, Danielle and Mike are joined by Meghan Sullivan, formerly from IGN! They'll breakdown the news from NXT: TakeOver Brooklyn 4 and Summe...

Ep. 104: Cat WrestleMania and a Full Life Beyond Wrestling w/ Kris Wolf

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The road to WWE’s second biggest show of the year is finally coming to an end! This weekend NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 and SummerSlam will take place ...

Ep. 103: Wrestling as a product and an art w/ Chikara’s Mike Quackenbush

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mike Quackenbush joins the Hal, Danielle and Mike in the Nation of Conversation! He’s one of the founders of the independent wrestling pro...

Ep. 102: The Horniest Episode Ever w/ Sarah "The Rebel" Wolfe

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Danielle and Mike are joined by Sarah "The Rebel" Wolfe! She's a wrestling manager who's been in wrestling rings all over the country and t...

Ep. 101: WWE Evolution and The Big Show w/ Jamie Loftus

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Hal, Danielle and Mike are joined by Jamie Loftus! She's a comedian and the creator and star of Irrational Fears on Comedy Central. She joi...

Ep. 100: Keep Hulkamania on a Leash

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When Danielle is away, the heels will play! Mike and Danielle have the booth all to themselves this week and they have plenty of things they need to t...

Ep. 99: WWE x New Japan w/ BJ Mendelson

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week BJ Mendelson joins the Nation of Conversation! He’s an author and comic book writer and he's got tons of thoughts on everything that happe...

Ep. 98: Ice Cream Christmas 2000

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in the middle of a holiday week, so it’s a good time to take a look at the greatest holiday for wrestling fans: Ice Cream Christmas! That’...

Ep. 97: GLOW w/ Sydelle Noel & Britt Baron and the Phantom of the Playa

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SPOILERS: SKIP FROM 4:32 TO 5:43 TO AVOID A SPOILER REGARDING NXT Tights and Fights is set to Feel the GLOW once again as Sydelle Noel and Britt Baron...

Ep. 96: The NXT TakeOver Chicago II and Money in the Bank Special

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What a week of wrestling it’s been! And not just because of WWE; we’re still basking in the afterglow of New Japan Dominion and Kenny Omega finall...

Bonus Ep. 10: Kimmy Gatewood and Rebekka Johnson on GLOW season 2

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Before their back on Netflix in GLOW, Kimmy Gatewood and Rebekka Johnson are BACK in the Nation of Conversation! They chat with Hal and Danielle all a...

Ep. 95: Chris Jericho's Greatest Rivalry Ever(?) w/ Adam Pranica

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Pranica officially joins the Nation of Conversation! He’s the host of other amazing shows on the Maximum Fun Network, Like The Greatest Generat...

Ep. 94: The Doctrine of Two Dudes with Aubrey Sitterson

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Aubrey Sitterson officially joins the Nation of Conversation! He’s a comic book writer and editor who actually used to work for WWE’s web team. Bu...

Ep. 93: #CookieDreams and Britney Young from Netflix's GLOW

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a brand new week in wrestling as Money in the Bank is finally on the horizon! The stage is set for those who will compete in the ladder matches...

Ep. 92: Simon Grimm (a.k.a. Simon Gotch) advises against advice in wrestling

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Grimm is ready to join the Nation of Conversation! Grimm formerly wrestled for WWE under the name Simon Gotch. There he was a member of the NXT ...

Ep. 91: Mick Foley's music from Tip to Tip w/ Brian Fernandes

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Brian “Sunny D” Fernandes is here to make his Tights and Fights debut! Whether you’re familiar with him as the creator of the Tights and Fights ...

Ep. 90: Backlash and Suddenly Dinosaurs

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like everyone’s got opinions on Sunday’s WWE show Backlash. Audiences in attendance walked out on the main event of Samoa Joe vs. Roman R...

Ep. 89: Strong Style Me, Daddy

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As always Hal, Danielle and Lindsey breakdown the latest in the world of wrestling. And this week that includes Greatest Royal Rumble live from Saudi ...

Ep. 88: A Royal Rumble Without any Queens

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Daryl Takahashi looking on with love, Danielle and Lindsey take control of the show! The two will break down the problems that have arisen with t...

Ep. 87: Shook Superstars

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Lindsey have survived their trip to New Orleans and WrestleMania and are here to regale Danielle Radford with stories of Ice Cream Christmas!...

Bonus Ep. 9: w/ comic writer Box Brown and filmmaker Chris Bournea

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our big finale of the Max Fun Drive!  In that spirit, here’s producer Julian Burrell interviewing two people from the world of wrestling...

Ep. 86: The NXT TakeOver: New Orleans and WrestleMania 34 special

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve survived the biggest weekend of wrestling of the year! Hal and Danielle are joined by Producer Julian Burrell to break down the biggest Ice Cr...

Bonus Ep. 8: Kia Stevens on being a wrestler and playing one on TV

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our special EXTRA episode as part of the Max Fun Drive! Hal, Danielle and Mike are joined by Kia Stevens. Stevens has wrestled around the w...

Ep. 85: WrestleMania's proper English school-yard brawl

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Max Fun Drive!  We’re on the cusp of WrestleMania/ Ice Cream Christmas and boy is it ever an amazing time to be a wrestling fan! This weekend...

Ep. 84: Gronk-a-donk-a-doo, a Merry Ice Cream Christmas to you

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

FINALLY… Mike Eagle as come BACK to Tights and Fights! Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford will catch up Mike up with everything he hasn’t gotten to e...

Ep. 83: Welcome back, Daniel Bryan!

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The leader of the “Yes Movement” is back! Daniel Bryan became one of the most beloved stars of WWE throughout 2013 on the road to WrestleMania XXX...

Ep. 82: Keep Moolah out of WrestleMania Forever

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Willert is the newest member of the nation of conversation! She joins Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford to discuss the latest on the road to Wrest...

Ep. 81: Fast Lane and the broken music of Matt Hardy

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Washington is officially back in the Nation of Conversation! RAW has us asking all sorts of questions including who’s going to face women’s ch...

Ep. 80: The Elimination Chamber of Secrets

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When the chips are down, Tights and Fights has decided to tag in producer Julian Burrell to fill in the host seat! He sits with Hal Lublin and the ret...

Ep. 79: How can we enjoy Ronda Rousey wrestling?

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Woooooo! We're back! And just in time for Elimination Chamber and one of the best RAW's this year! Seth Rollins put on an absolute CLINIC on Monday ni...

Bonus Ep. 7: The Greatest Hits feat. Box Brown and Hannibal Buress

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the very first greatest hits collection of Tights and Fights!  Producer Julian Burrell has collected three of the best segments from the s...

Ep. 78: Preserve fwendship for WrestleMania and beyond

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome everyone to our official post-Royal Rumble decompression. Most of WWE is in a bit of a holding pattern as the final WrestleMania picture takes...

Ep. 77: The NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia and Royal Rumble special

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia NXT’s hot streak of quality events continues!  Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas and Johnny Gargano tore the house down ...

Ep. 76: The De-reviving the Revival at RAW 25

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was an incredibly eventful week for WWE, but not entirely for the reasons that the company wanted it to be. Enzo Amore has been fired following the...

Ep. 75: You are tearing me apart, Strowman! Ft. Mega Ran

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Noted wrestling fan, video-game aficionado and rapper Mega Ran officially joins the Nation of Conversation. And we’re going to continue to talk all ...

Ep. 74: Oh hi, Marks. It's Wrestle Kingdom 12!

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve already got a ton of things to deal with that have overturned what we expected from the Road to Wrestlemania! Balor Club is officially a thing...

Ep. 73: Brock-oli Lesnar and the Women's Royal Rumble

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of the year 2018! And unlike the rest of society, there’s a whole host of things we get to look forward to in the New Y...

Ep. 6: The singalong special

29 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Because YOU helped make it happen: Here's a special music-filled episode of Tights and Fights! Tons of hits are explored from the Honkey Tonk Man the...

Ep. 72: Royalty Rumbling in equality

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our final full episode of the year, so let’s close it out in style! Looking ahead to next year, WWE has confirmed that the first ever women’...

Ep. 71: When Kevin Owens beat up Jay Washington

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Washington joins the team for the week to make the Tights and Fights triple threat a fatal fourway! WWE’s rolling out a new Facebook exclusive s...

Ep. 70: Bray Wyatt should not be playing Xbox

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re officially just a few weeks away from Clash of Champions, the final Pay-per-view of the year! But why does Smackdown feel so directionless out...

Ep. 69: BREAKING: Matt Hardy is at last breaking!

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re entering the final month of 2017, but there’s a lot being put in place before we’re full steam ahead on the road to WrestleMania! Roman Re...

Ep. 68: The 2017 NXT TakeOver: War Games and Survivor Series

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

NXT TakeOver: War Games Rarely is there ever a TakeOver that doesn’t deliver the goods and everyone definitely kept up the tradition this time.  Th...

Ep. 67: The art of the part-time wrestler

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final stop before the last Big 4 WWE show of the year! Survivor Series continues to have tons of wrenches thrown into it at the 11th hour. ...

Ep. 66: The newly phenomenal Survivor Series

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So much for that Jinder Mahal/Brock Lesnar match that got built up for two weeks! WWE went ahead and decided to pull the trigger on AJ Styles winning ...

Ep. 65: Braun Strowman's magic healing garbage

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Two WWE legends are set to be in the ring once again! Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle will be the captains for each of their respective brands. So what c...

Ep. 64: From Tables, Ladders & Chairs to Measles, Mumps & Meningitis

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

WHAT A CRAZY SEVEN DAYS IT’S BEEN! We were all set to have TLC show built around the first official match of the Shield 2.0 and a Demon vs. Sister A...

Ep. 63: For the love of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What a month for friendship! The Shield has made their full return to form this week, complete with tactical vests, NATO music and through-the-crowd e...

Ep. 62: Tango India Golf Hotel Tango Sierra

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing is incorruptible in this world. Not even Sami Zayn! Sami officially decided that friendship is more important than his principle when he saved...

Bonus Ep. 5: The Mae Young Classic Special

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

WWE's made tournaments a regular part of their network. There's been one based on the Cruiserweights, the United Kingdom, tag teams and more.  But th...

Ep. 61: The Undertaker's butt obsession

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sierra, Hotel, etc. etc. This week, the team discusses the upcoming Shield reunion. Sure, it’s an inherently exciting thing, but would it have been ...

Ep. 60: No Mercy and the benevolent king of the cruiserweights

28 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Two-thirds of WWE’s No Mercy was really great and one-third of it… was just fine! But there’s plenty of stuff to break down all over the show in...

Ep. 59: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan: jack of all trades, master of most

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team bids a fond farewell to the late great Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. He’ll always be remembered for his hilarious commentary, be...

Ep. 58: Kevin Owens did it the hard way

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With Hal out for the week, Danielle is stepping into the hosting chair with Des Delgadillo back for another week of graps! Boy did Kevin Owens have a ...

Bonus Ep. 4: The Q & A's special

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While the Nation of Conversation take a post-summer break, here's a special bonus episode that was recorded for the Max Fun Drive. Learn all about the...

Ep. 57: Roman Reigns and John Cena at Full Shell University

31 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Danielle steps into the hosting seat with Mike and Hal absent. In their place are the newest members of the Nation of Conversation: Des Del...

Ep. 56: The 2017 NXT TakeOver Brooklyn III and SummerSlam Special

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a full weekend of wrestling and, thankfully there were tons of great matches. Most of them were on TakeOver Brooklyn III. Drew McIntyre beat...

Ep. 55: Slam your Summer at night

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to for the biggest… longest… most exhausting… Party of the Summer! We’re all set for a big weekend, especially after a ton of craz...

Bonus Ep. 4: The Lucha Underground Special

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another bonus episode of Tights and Fights! This week, we're delving into the temple for our very first extended look at Lucha Undergrou...

Ep. 54: The Chinforcer and Bray's baby boys

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re getting closer and closer to SummerSlam weekend and boy will there be a lot of wrestling had; six hours worth that Sunday alone, in fact! Luck...

Ep. 53: Non-binary butts

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Summerslam card is filling up fast! By beating John Cena, Shinsuke Nakamura, secured a date with Jinder Mahal for the WWE Title! And in, the most ...

Ep. 52: Whatever happened to the brand of tomorrow?

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We did it. We survived the Punjabi Prison to hopefully not see it again for at least another ten years.  While that match and most of Battleground we...

Ep. 51: I love my fake black son

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Intensity! Integrity! Intelligence! Interracial love! Kurt Angle has been dominating the headlines for one reason: he’s Jason Jordan’s fake white ...

Ep. 50: Bring back the bear

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a shame that Great Balls of Fire was actually a really fun show because that means it’ll be back next year. Samoa Joe came incredibly close t...

Ep. 49: Because Jesus said so

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Goodness gracious, we’re really only a few days away from Great Balls of Fire! And we’ve really solid feuds to look forward to ahead of the damned...

Ep. 48: Great Big Baller Brand of fire

29 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So after a really rotten week of WWE’s portrayal of women’s wrestling, we were due for a really GOOD week! The RAW women main-evented the show, wi...

Ep. 47: The Case against controversy

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, what a week it’s been. The WWE decided that the first ever Women’s Money in the Bank match should be won by James Ellsworth. Well, not really...

Bonus Ep. 3: GLOW with Rebekka Johnson and Kimmy Gatewood

17 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Rebekka Johnson and Kimmy Gatewood star as "Stacey" and "Dawn" in the upcoming Netflix series "GLOW." The show is all about the 80's LA-based wrestlin...

Ep. 46: Get benched

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

WWE has got us incredibly excited for Samoa Joe vs. Brock Lesnar! Paul Heyman has done his job to sell the match as the dream encounter that it is and...

Ep. 45: Samoa Joe the contract killer

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s gonna kill you! It took a little while, but Samoa Joe is officially in the main event spotlight, where he deserves to be! He’ll face Brock L...

Tights and Fights Bonus Ep. 2: The Total Divas Special

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Because you demanded it: Here's a Tights and Fights special devoted entirely to Total Divas! We're breaking down Season 2: Episode 2 of one of the mos...

Ep. 44: That Hal over there

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Since this week’s storyline developments from WWE were lacking, at least there were some pretty solid matches. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins had a g...

Ep. 43: The TakeOver Chicago and Backlash Special

25 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

All hail the Maharaja! Jinder Mahal is officially the WWE champion! His big win the biggest shocker from BackLash on Sunday, and it seems like fans ar...

Ep. 42: The last clash before Backlash

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re tagging in Lindsey Kelk to talk with us about the last show before WWE’s big PPV weekend! And while Smackdown didn’t have that much happen...

Ep. 41: The sounds of a king with Hannibal Buress

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team is joined by comedian and podcaster, Hannibal Buress to take a special look at the music of Triple H! From his early WWF days as ...

Ep. 40: The Passion of Roman Reigns

05 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Payback was on its way to being a really solid show! There were plenty of smartly told stories in the ring, great moments throughout… and then the H...

Ep. 39: Survivors of the house of horrors

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a tale of two WWE shows… You’ve got Smackdown which has set up a lot of stars, including Jinder Mahal, The Singh Brothers and Breezango, fo...

Ep. 38: Hindered no more

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Superstar shake-up has led to some new developments that we all expected and ones that we absolutely couldn’t have seen coming. Jinder Mahal has...

Ep. 37: Mr. Strowman's wild ride

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

HOW SHOOK ARE YOU?! Thanks to the Superstar Shake-up, let’s say very!  So many wrestlers have switched shows, including guys who elevated themselve...

Bonus Ep. 1: Tales from Wrestlemania

08 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a thank you for making our first Max Fun Drive such a great success, we're happy to provide you with this special BONUS episode of Tights and Fight...

Ep. 36: The 2017 Wrestlemania 33 Special

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wrestlemania is the longest, most exciting and most exhausting WWE event every single year. The 33rd edition of the show was no different. In fact, be...

Ep. 35: Rusev's tank! It's Wrestlemania week!

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Max Fun Drive finale week! And HAPPY WRESTLEMANIA! This week our show is dedicated to the show of shows. Wrestlemania 33 starts this Sunday for ...

Ep. 34: I'd rather be at Lethal Leap Year

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Max Fun Drive! be sure to donate to show us how important Tights and Fights is to you at maximumfun.org/donate. It’s not paranoia! It’s the ...

Ep. 33: High-Definition nonsense

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hal Lublin’s returned from his great boat adventure as we inch closer and closer to Wrestlemania! We’ve gotten more matches confirmed for the show...

Ep 32: Wake up! It's Reading Time

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So… Fast Lane. It wasn’t the best-received show in recent memory, but it did give us plenty to discuss as we head into the last few weeks before W...

Ep. 31: She kept the receipts

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Smackdown and RAW both took turns on the road to Wrestlemania… And the Nation of Conversation was not in favor of all of them. The team ex...

Ep. 30: Too comfortable to be dangerous

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The road to Wrestlemania is far from set! Will Bray Wyatt’s opponent for the WWE Title be Luke Harper and AJ Styles? Who will hold the Universal Tit...

Ep. 29: Friends to the end (but the end is now)

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, a bunch of things happened on WWE TV this week! There have been THREE Champions crowned since Sunday: Bray Wyatt finally captured the WWE Champio...

Ep. 28: Go Samoa Joe Go

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Even in a quiet week of wrestling, the WWE machine keeps on moving. Samoa Joe made his big debut against a Samoan Joe (who you may know better as Roma...

Ep. 27: The 2017 Royal Rumble Special

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For the last two years, the Royal Rumble has been a controversial affair. The previous winners have led to many accusations that the WWE doesn’t und...