Wrestling is Life is Wrestling with Cody Deaner

Episode 48: David Penzer - Part 2

David Penzer returns! David Penzer was the voice of WCW as its ring announcer at the height of the WWF/WCW Monday Night Wars in the 1990’s.
In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Cody and Penzer discuss working with the legends of the wrestling world, the lessons he learned from some of the greatest minds in the industry, and how he decided to get involved in television production, talent relations, or any aspect of the business in order to keep his wrestling dream alive.
You can buy David Penzer’s new book “Sitting Ringside Vol #1” at http://davidpenzerbook.com which includes never-before-seen TV formats from WCW… including the format for the final WCW Nitro!
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Episode 47: David Penzer - Part 1

David Penzer has been in the wrestling business for well over three decades. At the height of the WWF/WCW Monday Night Wars, David Penzer was the voice of World Championship Wrestling. He announced multiple legends to the ring at the height of their careers – men like Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Randy Savage, Roddy Piper, The NWO, The Four Horsemen… a who is who of the wrestling business of the 1990’s.
He also rode down the roads with the likes of such amazing wrestling minds like Arn Anderson and Kevin Sullivan. So… David Penzer has a story to tell.
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Cody and Penzer discuss how he came to get into the wrestling business, how his father helped him with his mental health issues throughout his career, and the multiple lessons he learned from legendary performers as he worked in Turner-owned WCW.
You can buy David Penzer’s new book “Sitting Ringside Vol #1” at http://davidpenzerbook.com
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Episode 46: Rest When Dead Skeleton Crew - Jake Something, Jody Threat, & Crazzy Steve - Part 2

The Skeleton Crew returns!
Cody Deaner sits down for part 2 of this enlightening chat with Rest When Dead sponsored athletes and TNA wrestlers Crazzy Steve, Jake Something, and Jody Threat. The Skelton Crew continue where they left off last week and the conversation continues to get deep and real as they discuss what they are truly passionate about and the legacy they all want to leave behind before their careers are over.
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Episode 45: Rest When Dead Skeleton Crew - Jake Something, Jody Threat, & Crazzy Steve

The Skeleton Crew!
Cody Deaner sits down for his first multi-person conversation with the entire Rest When Dead Skeleton Crew. RWD sponsored athletes Crazzy Steve, Jake Something, and Jody Threat join the show to discuss all things wrestling and all things life.
This conversation gets deep. It gets unique. It gets real. All from the perspective of 4 very different wrestlers who have their own unique entry points into the world of professional wrestling, who have all ended up together in TNA Wrestling and on the Rest When Dead team.
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Episode 44: “The People's Choice" - Ask Cody Anything

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!
On this special edition of the show… the power is in the hands of the PEOPLE. The topics aren’t Cody’s choice… they are the PEOPLE’S Choice!
Cody answers questions from fans on this special LIVE edition of the podcast. He discusses how intimidating it’s been to evolve and change his character over the years, his charity work, the quality of Ontario independent wrestling, his favourite opponents over the years, and the reality of his current run in TNA as “The People’s Choice” and just how REAL it is!
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Episode 43: Gail Kim - Part 2

Gail Kim returns! We return for Part 2 of this 2-part conversation with the 7x TNA Knockout champion, former WWE Women’s Champion, and TNA Hall of Famer to discuss more of her journey in the wild world of professional wrestling.
Gail has always been a risk-taker. Both in and out of the ring. When she was unhappy with how she was treated and being portrayed on WWE television, she took a risk, bet on herself, and left. In TNA Wrestling, Gail was the centerpiece of a female roster that revolutionized women’s wrestling. In Part 2, Gail discusses how scary risk-taking can be, but all the wonderful experiences that’s led to for her in her life. Because in the end… wrestling is life… is wrestling!
Follow Gail Kim on social media @gailkimITSME
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Episode 42: Gail Kim - Part 1

Gail Kim is one of the most influential women’s wrestlers of her generation. She’s a record-setting 7x TNA Knockout Champion, former TNA Knockout Tag-Team Champion, former WWE Women’s Champion, TNA Hall of Famer, and listed in WWE’s top 50 female performers of all time. And she’s got a story to tell!
Non-wrestling fans might know her from her time as a contestant on Amazing Race Canada. Or, you perhaps witnessed her marriage to world famous chef Robert Irvine on The Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible.”
Gail has led a unique, influential, and trend-setting life in the wrestling industry. In Part 1, we discuss the beginning of that journey, her experience in TNA Wrestling, in the WWE, and all the life lessons she’s learned along the way.
Follow Gail Kim on social media (Twitter & Instagram) @gailkimITSME
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This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca
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Episode 41: Tyler Tirva - Part 2

Tyler Tirva returns! Tyler Tirva is “The Saturday Night Delight.” He is Mr. Young, Fit & Stupid Pretty. He is the best unsigned talent in professional wrestling today. Oh… and he’s Cody Deaner’s “road wife.”
Cody has spent more time on the road with Tyler Tirva than any other wrestler. And they’ve had countless “life conversations” while travelling down the road. Take a seat in the backseat for Part 2 of this conversation and see if you can learn a thing or two riding down the road with Cody and Tyler. Tyler will discuss his first appearance on TV for WWE Smackdown, his WWE performance center tryout, and sprinkle in his appearances for TNA Wrestling and AEW.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll learn that Tirva’s more than just a young, fit, and stupid pretty pro wrestler. You’ll learn from his journey in pro wrestling that wrestling is life… is wrestling!
Follow Tyler Tirva on social media @TylerTirva
IG: www.instagram.com/tylertirva
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tylertirva
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063661144136
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This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca
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Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 
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