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the beyond the junkyard podcast breaks down the hottest takes in professional wrestling -- mainly AEW, but occasionally from WWE and around the world. Hosted by Junkyard James and Kody Marinara, who aren't afraid to rock the boat and sweeten the sauce.
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- Aug 29, 2026
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EP 194: Trademark Shenanigans & All Elite Predictions (opens the original)
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The Junkyard is open, and this week we’ve got a little bit of everything! We kick things off with some Junkyard Therapy, where we vent about whatever has been grinding our gears this week—from work frustrations to the everyday nonsense that has absolutely nothing to do with wrestling or sports. Then, Washington Who? The Commanders are selling merchandise featuring the old Washington Redskins moniker. Is this simply about keeping old trademarks and history alive, or could it be a sign that the te
Ep. 193: AEW Is Heating Up Heading to All In — Ospreay’s Biggest Test, Britt Baker’s Return & More! (opens the original)
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AEW is heating up heading into All In, and we’ve got plenty to talk about in this episode of Beyond the Junkyard! From the latest wrestling controversy to huge All In predictions, we’re breaking down everything happening across the world of professional wrestling. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 💥 DropThatPromo What’s one thing in professional wrestling this week that has seriously irritated us? We’re letting it all out. 🚨 The Avery Styles Controversy Was Avery Styles actually in the wrong, or is GCW overrea
EP 192: We’re Calling It NOW — Our 2026 NFL Predictions & Wrestling Hot Takes (opens the original)
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he NFL season is almost here, and the boys at Beyond the Junkyard are making their preseason predictions! But first, it’s time to Drop That Promo and sound off on one thing in the world of professional wrestling that has been driving us crazy this week. Then we dive headfirst into the NFL: Who will take home MVP? Which team is flying under the radar? Who is getting way too much hype? What team could surprise everyone? And, most importantly, who are we picking to meet in the Super Bowl? Plus, we
EP 191: Why AEW & WWE Fans Don’t Agree (opens the original)
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Why do AEW and WWE fans seem to argue about everything? Is it brand loyalty, tribalism, or are they simply looking for different things from professional wrestling? This week on Beyond the Junkyard, we kick things off with Drop That Promo, where we break down the fundamental differences between the two fanbases—from storytelling and in-ring action to presentation, pacing, and what each audience values most. Then it’s time for Push or Pass, as we decide whether we’d build around or move on from n
EP 190: AEW SHOULD NEVER HIRE AN EX WWE STAR AGAIN (opens the original)
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Should AEW stop signing former WWE talent? In this episode of Beyond the Junkyard, we dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding AEW's future. After comments from Saraya (Paige) about her time in the company, is it finally time for Tony Khan to rethink his approach to bringing in ex-WWE stars? We also take a look at the current state of AEW's Women's Tag Team scene. Why has the division struggled to gain momentum? Is the talent there but the direction isn't, or is something bigger missin
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