Month: January 2026

Friday Podcast Sounds

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Cup of Joe Wrestling Show Episodes:

1. Birthdays: Saturday Night's Main Event January 1988 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

It's the first episode of the Cup of Joe Wrestling Show. Joey talks about birthdays and the importance that they have in his family while looking at the Saturday Night's Main Event from January 1988.

2. You've Ruined the Western States Heritage Championship: Bunkhouse Stampede '88 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Joey looks at his first JCP offering, The Bunkhouse Stampede '88. The Western States Heritage Championship is tainted for Joey, The Barbarian gets jumped from behind, and Joey needs to drink more water.

3. This is a Rumble, not a grammar lesson: Royal Rumble 1988 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Joey looks at Vince McMahon's answer to the Bunkhouse Stampede being on PPV with the first televised Royal Rumble on the USA network. A grammar lesson, a bench press record, a contract signing and the first Rumble are among the highlights. Joey also issues a Mea Culpa and talks about the Mandela Effect.

4. Where we're going, we don't need plastic surgery: The Main Event – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

He ain't heavy, he's my brother. Joey looks at twin refs, a surrender of the WWF title, and why Jimmy Hart is the bravest man in wrestling as he covers The Main Event from 1988.

5. Gone to Canada for a burger, be back later: SNME March 1988 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

All Joey wants is a Burger, fries, and a Root Beer, but he has to go to Canada to get it. Hulk Hogan wants his title back, Harley Race wants to not get injured on a table, Andre wants to be in DiBiase's corner. DiBiase wants to just have the belt, and Randy is still Savage as Joey looks at the Saturday Night's Main Event from March 1988.

6. Former NWA Star Pet: Clash 1 March 1988 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

JCP presents the first Clash of the Champions opposite WrestleMania IV, the Midnight Rider angle has just begun, Flair makes Sting's career, and Sandy Scott gets an unfortunate introduction.

7. Should Have Shot the Snake: WrestleMania IV – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Joey talks about one of his comfortable shoe podcasts, Donald Trump, swimming, Hulk Hogan not thinking through a promo, who Ric Flair was wrestling on the day Joey was born, and tells about his fear of snakes while looking at WrestleMania IV.

8. I made up a new word: SNME April 1988 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Adding to the nations vocabulary, parking in a no parking zone with no depth perception, and seeing a comedian are all a part of Joey's week as he takes a look at Saturday Night's Main Event from April 1988. You will see why Vince McMahon "lustes" over Elizabeth, why Hulk Hogan is missing, and why Joey would rather be backed by Superstar Billy Graham than Virgil.

9. More Sheepherders, Less Bushwhackers: Clash 2 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

It has always been wrestling that gets Joey through hard times, and amid concerns about the coronavirus, he looks at Clash of the Champions II, Miami Mayhem from Jim Crockett Promotions and the NWA. It features an overly long signing segment aboard a yacht, Lex Luger getting attacked by the Horsemen, Steve Williams proves why he should never do commentary, and more. Joey also discusses trying to lower his coffee consumption, why people should be more like the Sheepherders and less like the Bushwhackers, and why are so many wrestling podcasts taking shots at Conrad Thompson?

10. Razors, Blades, and a Bag of Money: The Great American Bash 1988 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

In the midst of Social Distancing, Joey learns about Nikita Koloff's hair, Lex Luger's blading skills, and Ronnie Garvin's get rich quick plan as he looks at The Great American Bash 1988.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episodes:

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Pilot – The Joey Harris Show

This is the pilot for a podcast about wrestling that I did from 2017-2019. I hope you enjoy it.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 1 – The Joey Harris Show

From 2017, Joey looks at two of the bigger events of the 1980's: Starrcade '84 and the very first Wrestlemania.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 2 – The Joey Harris Show

A look at the first three Saturday Night's Main Event Programs from 1985.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 3 – The Joey Harris Show

A fun look at The Wrestling Classic.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 4 – The Joey Harris Show

Talking about Starrcade 85 and where Jim Crockett Promotions goes from there.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 5 – The Joey Harris Show

Joey looks at the first two Saturday Night's Main Events from the beginning of 1986 leading up to WrestleMania 2.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 6 – The Joey Harris Show

Today Joey takes a look at WrestleMania 2. Join him as he looks at the event that took place from three locations in April of 1986.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 7 – The Joey Harris Show

On this episode, Joey Looks at the AWA and their presentation of WrestleRock '86.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 8 – The Joey Harris Show

On today's show, Joey looks at Saturday Night's Main Event from May 1986. Changes are underway for the WWF as we turn toward the second half of 1986.

Squared Circle Theater of the Mind Episode 9 – The Joey Harris Show

Joey looks at The Big Event from the World Wrestling Federation that went down in August of 1986.

Squared Circle Theater of the MInd Episode 10 – The Joey Harris Show

Joey looks at Saturday Night's Main Event from October 1986.

Thursday Podcast Sounds

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-Cup of Joe Wrestling Show Episodes:

323. A Conversation with Ed Helinski – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Joey sits down with former WWF Magazine Editor Ed Helinski to talk about the WWF in the mid 80's. Ed talks about his first impressions of Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Fred Blassie, Tim White, Andre the Giant, how much some wrestlers made in the 80's, the merchandise at WrestleMania III and so much more. This is a great episode. Paypal Patreon Email: cupofjoewrestlingshow@gmail.com Twitter

322. Trend setters: Survivor Series 1995 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Diesel and Bret battle, Bam Bam and Blayze make their final appearances, trends are set all over, a wild card match happens, Perfect coins a nickname, and Joey celebrates 6 years of the podcast. Paypal Patreon Email: cupofjoewrestlingshow@gmail.com Twitter

321. Trucks on the roof: Halloween Havoc 1995 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

The Giant falls, Hogan gets betrayed, Luger turns in the background, Flair turns on Sting again, Badd wins gold, Monster Trucks are featured, and chaos reigns as Joey takes a look at Halloween Havoc 1995 from WCW. Paypal Patreon Email: cupofjoewrestlingshow@gmail.com Twitter

320. A tray of burgers: No Mercy 2005. – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

Dean has to eat a tray of burgers, Sharmel levels with Booker, Kennedy makes a statement, Undertaker takes on the Ortons, a new champ is crowned, and Guerrero makes his last main event stand as Joey takes a look at No Mercy 2005 from the WWE. Paypal Patreon Email: cupofjoewrestlingshow@gmail.com Twitter

319. Winds of Change: In Your House 4 – Cup of Joe Wrestling Show

McMahon is mad at the main event, Michaels is hurt, Douglas is screwed, Ramon benefits, Hart criticizes, and Goldust makes his debut as Joey takes a look at In Your House 4 from the WWF. Paypal Patreon Email: cupofjoewrestlingshow@gmail.com Twitter

-The Joey Harris Show Episodes:

228. Throw the phone – The Joey Harris Show

In this simulcast from What We're Watching, Joey and TJ are back and catching up from the holidays and a break. The two discuss all matter of entertainment things, getting money sent to you, death rattles, and talk about all things entertainment coming up this year.

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1. Just some real life – The Joey Harris Show

Joey and Big TJ talk life.

2. No Entertainment, No Problems – The Joey Harris Show

Joey and Big TJ talk Twitter, Entertainment, Relaxing, Cancel Culture, and make some recommendations. 

3. Working on my 1%. – The Joey Harris Show

Explicit Content: Joey and Big TJ are back for a new episode talking about people who genuinely don't like you, what you talk about when you can't talk about sports, shaming desires, and working on those things in your life that you can control in a NSFW episode of The Joey Harris Show.

4. JHS Classic-Something for your social isolation. – The Joey Harris Show

It's another The Joey Harris Show Classic! Joey and Big TJ talk about things for your social isolation.

5. JHS Classic- The April of Social Distancing – The Joey Harris Show

A classic episode of The Joey Harris Show where Joey and Big TJ talk Social Distancing.

6. JHS Classic- The End of May – The Joey Harris Show

Classic Joey Harris Show- May 2020 Joey and Big TJ discuss Social Distancing and the end of May.

7. Wait, Is that Franklin? – The Joey Harris Show

Joey and Big TJ talk about Arrested Development, admiration, political signs, spooky season, full size candy bars, and make some recommendations.   

8. JHS Classic- The Comeback – The Joey Harris Show

In this show from 2018, Joey is back and talking with Big TJ about his plans for the show going forward.

9. JHS Classic- 2014 Summer movie preview – The Joey Harris Show

In this episode from 2014, Joey takes a look at the movies coming out Summer 2014 and beyond.

40 years

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Here’s something I wrote ten years ago about the Challenger disaster:

Hard to believe it has been 30 years since the Challenger exploded.  Here is a small look as to what was happening in my life at the time.  This is from a larger piece that I am working on.
There was this girl in our class, Elizabeth Hayes, that had juvenile diabetes.  I didn’t know what that was or what it meant other than when we had parties in school Elizabeth got a cupcake with no icing.  The local TV station wanted to do a story about Elizabeth, so they filmed her and her parents at her house doing different things and talking about what it was like to have a child that had diabetes and they filmed her giving herself insulin.  They also came and filmed her class at school and showed us working at our desks and Elizabeth at the board with Mrs. Wood practicing cursive writing.  We also were filmed in the gym practicing tumbling.  The reporter thanked us and then told us that the story would air in a couple of weeks.
I went home and told my parents the day that they story would be shown.  We had gotten our first VCR just a few weeks before and now we had something to use it on.  Dad went out and purchased a new blank tape for the occasion, quite an expense in those days.  If there was a cloud 9 then I was on it.  I just knew that I was going to get discovered and become famous because of this story.  Despite having limited screen time, no dialogue, and being on a local station, this was going to be my big break.  I guess I was depending on my cute level to pull me through.
The day finally arrived.  The class was buzzing with excitement over being on TV.  I remember being at my desk about midday when our teacher asked for everyone’s attention.  When she did stuff like that we knew she had something serious to tell us.  She said that someone’s mother had called the school and told them that the space shuttle Challenger had exploded shortly after liftoff.  The Challenger had Christa McAuliffe, a teacher who was going to have actual classroom lessons on board the ship from space, as part of the crew.  Mrs. Wood told us that there had been some sort of malfunction on board and that’s why the space shuttle exploded.  I didn’t really follow the news all that much, but they had written about Christa Mcauliffe in the Weekly Reader that we got at school every week so I knew it was a pretty big deal.
The crash was the lead story that night of course.  I could rewind and fast-forward the entire short flight and explosion from start to finish.  I knew that it was a serious and sad occasion although I couldn’t say why.  I knew what death was or at least I thought I knew.  Death to me was some broad thing that only had a vague definition to me.  The people on that shuttle were gone, but since I didn’t know them, it wasn’t real to me.
As for my television debut, Hollywood didn’t come calling.  The report came on and there I was, cut halfway down my body, only a little of my head and desk were visible.  I had one of the shortest 15 minutes of fame on record.  What should have been a good day in my life became one of pain and sorrow.

The first sip

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I struggle. Getting up in the morning is hard for me. My alarm rings at 4:50 am. There are things to do and not enough time in the day to do them it seems. To build the life that I want for myself and my family, I have to get up earlier.

I turn the alarm off. I take out my night guard and rinse it and then I return it to its container. I make my way to the kitchen, take my medicine, and start the morning coffee. I peruse my email and maybe listen to a podcast or an audiobook.

I prepare my coffee. The aroma starting to place a hold on me, I take that first sip.

I’m awake.