Wrestling Friends with Matt Koon

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Matt Koon is a wrestling fan who has gotten to live a wrestling fans dream; create music for tv wrestlers, host podcasts with legends, and most importantly make a ton of wrestling friends! Join Matt and one of his Wrestling Friends each week (some you may know, some you might not)  as they explore topics in wrestling today, fanship, the IWC, and content creation in a fun conversation. Join us each week for Wrestling Friends with Matt Koon and become a wrestling friend too!

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  • Bryce Goddard
    Pathetic
    Was very disappointed that one of my favorite hosts felt the need to speak on trans issues considering how diverse his audience is. It’s truly disheartening to learn the Matt is a groomer.
  • Todd Crow
    Ehhh
    Might be time to can this one.
  • domesticated dave
    Be Elite! Forget this guy
    I’m an AEW fan. This guy has the most pessimistic takes I have ever heard. He actually tells you he is just in this to make money; and then proceeds to crap on the fan base giving his show a shot. Stay classy, brother
  • Kelstephens34
    Thank you Dax!
    This podcast has really open my eyes to a lot of things. I've been listening since the beginning and his openness with his mental health is awesome. I deal with some of my own issues. The feeling of being alone is a struggle and hearing Dax and Matt talk about their own struggles, treatment and stigmas they have dealt with gives new perspective and hope.
  • Nick_Farrior51
    Ok
    If you can wade through the sea of negativity, there are some cool stories. It’s okay.
  • Mkpotts85
    Team Bret
    Thank you Dax for this podcast and the Bret Hart love. I never new someone loved Bret Hart as much as me.
  • Mpizz144
    Another commercial interrupted by a podcast
    I heard an ad for Conrad and I thought ‘oh no.’ Sure enough manscaped and Dax doing a tequila commercial. I don’t fault anyone for making money but goodness.
  • briskwinters
    Love the podcast but…
    I am enjoying FTR with Dax but I wish he would invest in better microphone or podcast equipment. Anytime he uses an “S” word it is like a dagger to the ear. Love the content it’s just the audio could be improved slightly on Dax’s end.
  • HandaomeStu
    The William Regal episodes are brilliant
    Regal talking for two hours, is one of the real treats of the modern world. Anybody who has even a passing interest in wrestling will be delighted by his stories and self effacing style as he walks us through wrestling history. In contrast now they’ve gotten rid of him. I have no interest in listening to this podcast.
  • Gear head42
    Great podcast!
    I truly love this podcast! It’s awesome to hear the stories old and new. For me his perspective on the the the business is spot on. As a person who also suffers from anxiety it is great to hear from a true student of the game. Again, love it! Keep up the strong showing of how much you have learned!
  • Luchano11
    FTR Forever!
    Without a doubt my favorite new wrestling podcast! Dax is everything you always wanted in a wrestlers insight. Please keep podcasting forever!
  • MichiganJack
    It’s A Stunner of a Show
    Fantastic show really did shatter all expectations. Thanks Dax.
  • TimmayDub
    Top notch
    Top Notch from a Top Guy. Dax is super honest and loves wrestling this is truly my new fav podcast.
  • Jonjon4183
    7 star podcast
    I’m 2 episodes in and I’m hooked . Dax wears his heart on his sleeve on the podcast just as he does in the ring Hearing about his love not just for wrestling but his family is truly a beautiful thing and I can’t thank him enough for his open and honest conversations about his struggles with depression and anxiety. As someone who deals with these things daily it’s truly inspiring Dax thank you for being you and I can’t wait to listen and soak in all the amazing stories to come much love and respect good sir
  • JUSTiNTRO
    7⭐️
    I wish I could give this podcast what it deserves. A 7⭐️ rating. It’s great to hear Dax’s perspective from behind the curtain and really hear a non-biased tell-tale of what is going on and how it’s performed. Absolutely love Dax and Cash and would love to hear from Cash, too on a later episode. Something I appreciate most and I admire more than anything is how much Dax is committed to his wife and daughter and that means more ideally to me than any of his wrestling career. And he is constantly expressing that. I love my wife and my daughter and everything I do is for them above all else. So it’s good to hear. Top Guys, out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • Nightsearcher
    Best podcast involving a modern wrestler today
    It's only 2 episodes old, but this is the best podcast I've heard involving an active wrestler. Dax is passionate about being the best at his craft. He's open, honest (as honest as anyone in a "working" business can be), and articulate about how he sees the world of professional wrestling. I consider FTR the best tag team working today, and his point of view is valuable to have recorded for posterity. I have 3 wrestling podcasts I eagerly await each week (I listen to several, but I only eagerly await 3), and this is the only one involving someone actively working. Highly recommended!
  • Metal chic 4 life!!!
    Passion
    You can hear it in Dax the Axe voice, passion. Passion for the sport of Professional Wrestling. Great podcast. Even better dude! And one of the best Wrestlers out there. FTR!
  • josh.mike
    Where is regal what is this
    Sad to see false advertising
  • R013075
    Fantastic podcast !!
    I have loved FTR the tag team since their WWE days and hearing Dax in a podcast is amazing !! I’m from Southern Pines NC and he makes our state proud !! His fan standpoint and professional love of the sport comes through !! I love ya honest approach to talking about it while keeping professional secrets too !! I can not wait for the next episode !! He comes off as a true fan and lover of all things wrestling !!! His first episode was amazing not only because of his love for the wrestlers and Cash as his best friend but the love for his family !!! I love his openness with mental health issues that are very hard t talk about to family let alone the hole world !!! Love, love, love this podcast !!!!
  • Tpinz85
    Dax good, Koon not so much
    Maybe I don’t understand the format, but it just feels like Koon is asking questions a dirstsheet would ask a wrestler. Thought it would be more about Dax and FTR, not a subject and awful questions that won’t get truthful answers. Could just be me though.
  • mince vicmahon
    And I thought I couldn’t love him more
    This man is just a good dude. I didn’t think I could root for him any more.. I was wrong! Great podcast!
  • Takiharo
    Dax is interesting
    Granted it’s only one episode, and I don’t really like it being back doored onto another podcast, but it was really interesting to get a side of the CM Punk story that wasn’t from the lips of Jericho or The Young Bucks. We can all agree now that a few things are true (assuming Dax is telling the whole truth): 1. There’s a lot more to the CM Punk story than what we’ve been told, and it’s ending in a courtroom or with him back in AEW with a massive raise. 2. Colt Cabana is a jerk. 3. Everyone loves Orange Cassidy. 4. The Young Bucks feud behind the scenes with FTR is more of the Bucks sticking up for Jungle Boy than it is them actually having an issue on a personal level.
  • They call him..ROBO
    Dax!
    Dax is the man! Love hearing his stories and insight. His love for the wrestling business shines through. I’m an even bigger fan of his after the show. Please keep it up.
  • DerikZoo
    Top Guy with a Top Pod
    I’ve legit listened to episode 1 three times now. Amazing insight, candor, and humor from Dax. He and Matt are great together, but honestly that’s just Dax’s super power - he has great chemistry with everyone. I can’t wait for episode 2! This is my favorite new podcast of 2022!
  • Aghhhjdkckckkdk
    7 Star FTR
    I’d leave 7 stars if not more for this podcast. Dax is one of my favorite wrestlers, FTR is the best tag team in the world and now this podcast is just the cherry on top. Can’t wait to hear more stories.
  • Charlie9288
    Ftr Dax
    I didn’t know I needed a Dax podcast until we got it. Awesome
  • StylebyMar
    Great first episode
    I can tell this podcast is going to be my new favorite! An honest, informative, and entertaining conversation from Dax and Matt after just hearing the first episode. I cannot wait to listen every week. I’d give 6 stars if I could 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
  • G. Jones
    Down The Middle
    I wasn’t really too sure what to expect with Dax, but there’s nothing else to say other than he answered everything down the middle and as unbiased as possible. He clarifies so many times, this is his point, his view, his thoughts, and it was honestly refreshing. I’ve had my own thoughts on why FTR keeps taking losses, it was nice to hear that’s their call sometimes and why that is, it was just a good perspective to have and hear from. This is also as close as we’ve gotten to hearing from a Punk side of things with everything that’s happened and again, very refreshing to hear hey! he’s not the worst employee and guy ever, there’s been so many sides and 1 has clearly been louder than the other. This was down the middle, here’s what I think and what I hope, it was really good to hear this type of feedback and insight for a change from what we’ve been getting these last few months.
  • Jday Kenobi
    Dax Punk
    Great first episode and brutally honest. Loved it
  • Tex Slazenger
    Rogue genes
    War, West Virginia…..O.H.V
  • Euphoniumbaseball
    Oh, brother!! Part 2
    Well, a while back, Regal was muted for the entire show. Today, the show was stopped after 18 minutes. They never got to the topic!!! I assume someone will realize what happened and put the rest of it up, but does anyone associated with the podcast actually listen to check if they can hear Regal or check that the entire podcast is up, not just the first 18 minutes of chitchat???
  • Rmclpc
    Content - 5, Audio - 1
    The content itself is five stars, but the audio issues are extremely distracting; sounds like someone is shoveling coal or ice skating while I’m trying to hear Mr. Regal speak. Please mute yourself when you’re not speaking.
  • Big rickkkkk
    Deep, yet boring.
    I have loved Regal since I was a kid watching WCW in the 90s and still love watching him today. He truly is one of the few incredible brains in the industry. All due respect, MY GOD is this podcast boring. He will drop a few nuggets and be tolerable, but then he just goes on and on and on and on and on about proper development of wrestlers and promo skills and it’s the same thing EVERY EPISODE. There was an episode in late July / early august where they had a topic that he didn’t even seem to touch on because he was going on about whatever nonsense. I love you, Sir William, but I’m done with your podcast.
  • tjohnsonjr87
    Good Podcast
    I am huge huge fan Koon has a true radio voice lol Regal is the man. My only draw back is that Koon doesn’t know how to keep Regal on track like other host. Example the Blue Blood episode didn’t get to the topic until an hour in half in.
  • bsfanvsgsvvs
    My lord
    Lord Steven Regal is in a league of his own. My all time favorite wrestler for 30+ yrs. I hang on every elegantly spoken word…I’m so pump he has his own show now! What a spectacularly entertaining , intelligent and humble human being! GOAT
  • Buhbuhjay36
    Greatness
    Lord Steven/William Regal has such great stories to tell. A journey as unique as the individual himself. A superb listen.
  • Bubba Mackenzie
    Excellent!
    The LORD!!!
  • @markmizzousteel
    Bait and switch
    Regal is great but once again Conrad bails for some other host.
  • Peapod
    Too long
    Look, this is nothing to do with the content of the podcast because it’s fantastic. I can’t commit to a close 3 hour podcast of just stories. I’m sorry. Split that up in a couple hour episodes throughout the week instead of 1 massive 3 hour episode weekly. I know it’s all subjective, and people will ignore this sure, but it just needs to be said.
  • KYoldtimer
    Q and A’s are the best
    Q and A’s are the best
  • Post-op Recovery
    Best wrestling podcast EVER
    I look forward to each podcast. Regal is honest, open and insightful. He tells great stories and has a wonderful testimony regarding hope of escaping addiction.
  • Music is Everything
    Early yet, but needs direction.
    Early yet, but needs direction. Seems a little bit all over the place. Hoping they can find a formula that works for Regal. He’s very guarded with his opinions and protecting the business. Nothing wrong with that, but it doesn’t make for a very interesting podcast. Not sure how long I will listen. Want to give it a chance. There are so many wrestling podcasts now and so little time.
  • StellarSteven
    Insightful show!
    Regal and Koon are a pleasure to listen to especially during work shifts. I learn so much small details of wrestling from Regal’s answers. Please more Asked and Answered episodes.
  • Guitarfreakk22
    Showing some love
    Great podcast, Mr. Regal seems really down to earth and like good dude. I’ve enjoyed listening to his stories and life lessons so far. I lost my little sister to addiction almost 2 years ago so the second episode hit close to home. I know this podcast is about Mr. Regal but hopefully it continues for a while and we can get an episode with the BCC as well. Thank you
  • coach rosey jr
    PHd in wrestling
    I have really enjoyed hearing Mr. Regal and Mr. Kion discuss the intricacies of professional wrestling. Mr. Regal is by far one of the greatest storytellers in wrestling. His insight is unparalleled when it comes to wrestling from around the world. Every week I can count on this podcast putting a smile on my face and increasing my wrestling IQ.
  • RegallyFlawless
    I love the podcast!!
    This podcast is really inspiring. Highly recommend!!
  • 2ndcitysaint
    Excellent
    The production will get better over time, but Regal is pure class. I met his co-host years ago at Wooten Woods so I say he's doing a great job.
  • Sweet Pea Dudley
    I can’t wait!
    Thank you Jericho and especially Mr Regal. You tubed quickly Cyanide Sid and got him versus Catweasal. I’m hooked. Cleared the rest of 2022 to take it in.
  • TheDudeness86
    All hail King Regal
    I don’t know if every wrestling fan feels this way, but you kind of connect on some small emotional level with your favorites. You go through storyline ups and downs, and if you follow wrestling closely, you may go through some of life’s ups and downs with them too, always rooting for them to succeed in both arenas. William Regal is one of those guys for me. As a fan of 30+ years, he’s just one of “my guys” that I always enjoy watching like Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle, Bret Hart, Ric Flair, etc. No disrespect to guys like Roddy Piper, but for me Regal is the greatest all-around wrestler to never win a major world title. When Regal has given interviews on other podcasts like the Art of Wrestling or Talk is Jericho, he has been excellent. He comes across as funny, humble, and incredibly erudite about this business we all love. That’s why, without even hearing a second of this podcast as of this review, I can confidently give it 5 stars because William Regal is a 5 star wrestler and a 5 star human being; a proper gentleman and a proper villain. Can’t wait.
  • shawn-collins
    This will be tremendous
    looking forward to this it is a process hitting a groove with a new podcast can’t wait to go though it with them ☺️
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