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Wrestling With the Champ

Wrestling With the Champ isn’t your average wrestling comedy podcast. Each episode follows the outrageous escapades of the Ginger Ninja and his weary manager Damo, barely earning a living in the lowly Pub Wrestling Federation. The funniest ride in wrestling has gatecrashed the Apple Podcast charts top ten on multiple occasions, even outranking legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and The Undertaker. A five star must-listen for wrestling fans and comedy lovers alike. Hit play on this award-winning warts-and-all parody of sports entertainment.


WINNER: Best Sports podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024. Starring, written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John.


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Funny Fiction Wrestling Sports Comedy
Update frequency
every 33 days
Average duration
17 minutes
Episodes
55
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Behind the Polyester Curtain (Recorded at Edinburgh Fringe)

Behind the Polyester Curtain (Recorded at Edinburgh Fringe)

The Champ and Damo discuss ways to punch up their latest live show. This episode was recorded to help raise funds for our live show FistyMania! at Edinburgh Fringe. Every fiver or tenner makes a real…

00:09:15  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
The Floor is Lager

The Floor is Lager

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 …

00:15:27  |   Sun 16 Mar 2025
Junkyard Dog

Junkyard Dog

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,…

00:26:54  |   Sat 21 Dec 2024
Top 20 Fake Ads

Top 20 Fake Ads

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 medi…

00:41:59  |   Thu 28 Nov 2024
Night of the Ninja 2

Night of the Ninja 2

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 creativ…

00:26:34  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
Chortle Combat: Live at Edinburgh Fringe

Chortle Combat: Live at Edinburgh Fringe

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 N…

00:30:30  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
Race to Edinburgh - Part Three

Race to Edinburgh - Part Three

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 …

00:18:26  |   Fri 30 Aug 2024
Race to Edinburgh - Part Two

Race to Edinburgh - Part Two

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 Comb…

00:12:49  |   Thu 13 Jun 2024
Race to Edinburgh - Part One

Race to Edinburgh - Part One

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 five…

00:10:04  |   Wed 01 May 2024
A New Flame

A New Flame

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 obliv…

00:31:39  |   Fri 08 Mar 2024
Red Domino

Red Domino

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 …

00:24:45  |   Wed 31 Jan 2024
Lager than Life

Lager than Life

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 Ninj…

00:28:34  |   Fri 22 Dec 2023
Smiledriver (Live from Edinburgh)

Smiledriver (Live from Edinburgh)

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…

00:45:45  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
Mystery Episode

Mystery Episode

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.

Join us this Sep…

00:10:52  |   Sat 02 Dec 2023
WrestleDreaming (Sleeping Booty)

WrestleDreaming (Sleeping Booty)

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 Natu…

00:24:30  |   Fri 27 Oct 2023
Andrew the Giant

Andrew the Giant

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 compet…

00:20:38  |   Fri 29 Sep 2023
It's All Gravy (Patreon Preview)

It's All Gravy (Patreon Preview)

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 …

00:03:15  |   Sun 03 Sep 2023
Terror of the Timekeeper

Terror of the Timekeeper

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 eat…

00:19:12  |   Wed 23 Aug 2023
Fringe Benefits

Fringe Benefits

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 …

00:33:18  |   Tue 08 Aug 2023
Triple Threat (Patreon Preview)

Triple Threat (Patreon Preview)

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 …

00:03:59  |   Fri 02 Jun 2023
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