The Edlow Podcast

Harvey Wippleman: From Territories to Wrestling Legend — Tales from WWE's Longest Tenured Employee

What does it take to survive—and thrive—for decades in professional wrestling?
 
🎙️ In this episode, Harvey Wippleman (aka Downtown Bruno) pulls back the curtain on a career that spans the territories, Memphis, the indie scene, and WWE—where he became one of the longest-tenured workers in company history (and still going)
 
We dive into:
 
🔥 How he broke into the wrestling business
 
🏟️ The grind of the territories & Memphis wrestling
 
🎤 Managing some of the biggest personalities in wrestling
 
🤯 His favorite and least favorite person to manage
 
👊 Working with Giant Gonzalez
 
🤝 His personal relationship with Dwayne "The Rock:" Johnson
 
💔 The tragic loss of Joey Marella—including Harvey being in the car at the time of the accident (son of Gorilla Monsoon)
 
🎬 Stories from WWE and the indie circuit you’ve never heard before
 
This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at wrestling history—from someone who lived it.
 
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Julie De Jesus: From Breakdown to Breakthrough — Rebuilding Your Life After Tragedy

Julie De Jesus, leadership public speaker, shares her powerful journey from mental breakdown to breakthrough—and how she rebuilt her life after tragedy.
 
In this episode of The Edlow Podcast, we go deep into what it really takes to rebuild—not just your life, but your identity.
 
We cover:
 
• Rebuilding after a mental breakdown
 
• Letting go of the “perfect parent” persona
 
• Imposter syndrome and how it quietly holds you back
 
• Leadership in the workplace and in the home
 
• How faith and mindset shape your external world during trials
 
• Building the tolerance to do hard things
 
👉 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
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Lawyers Corner #2: The Truth About Law School for Current and Future Law Students

Thinking about law school… or already in it?
 
In Lawyers Corner #2, trial attorneys Josh Edlow and Nolan Jones break down the real truth about law school—what works, what doesn’t, and what they wish they knew before stepping into a classroom.
 
This isn’t theory. This is real-world insight from attorneys who’ve lived it.
 
We cover:
 
• What law school actually prepares you for (and what it doesn’t) • The biggest mistakes law students make
 
• How to stand out and build real opportunities early
 
• The mindset needed to survive—and succeed
 
• What prospective students should seriously consider before applying
 
If you’re serious about becoming a lawyer—or trying to figure out if it’s even the right path—this is a conversation you need to hear.
 
🎙️ The Edlow Podcast — where real stories meet real insight.
 
👇 Drop your questions in the comments—we may answer them in the next Lawyers Corner.
 
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Master Your Mind, Master Your Life | Thurmon Thomas on Systemic Wellness, Emotional Regulation & Life After Divorce

Can mastering your mind actually change your life?
 
In this powerful episode of The Edlow Podcast, Josh Edlow sits down with Thurmon Thomas, MA, MFT, to explore how mastering emotional regulation can transform your life, your relationships, and your family.
 
Before becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, Thurmon spent years as a successful marketing business owner. But feeling a deeper pull toward purpose and helping others, he made a bold decision to leave that world and pursue a path in wellness and mental health.
 
That transition ultimately led him to develop a Systemic Wellness approach—a framework focused on aligning mind, body, relationships, and purpose.
 
Later in life, Thurmon also faced his own personal divorce, giving him firsthand experience navigating the emotional and relational shifts families often face.
 
In this conversation, we discuss:
 
• The key to mastering emotional regulation in stressful moments
• How parents can help children regulate big emotions
• How family dynamics shift during and after divorce
• Thurmon’s journey from marketing entrepreneur to wellness professional
• Why mindset shifts can create instant change in your life
• The importance of strengthening mind, body, and soul together
 
This episode blends professional insight, real-life experience, and practical tools for anyone navigating personal growth, parenting challenges, or major life transitions.
 
Sometimes the biggest transformation starts with a simple decision:
 
Master your mind… and you can master your life.
 
🎙️ About The Edlow Podcast
 
Hosted by Josh Edlow, The Edlow Podcast features conversations about mindset, faith, culture, resilience, and the stories that shape who we become.
 
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Just Me #23 - Kings Controversy, Dating After Healing & LDS Culture Debates

In this “Just Me” episode of The Edlow Podcast, Josh Edlow tackles some of the most interesting questions sent in by listeners—covering everything from Sacramento Kings controversy to relationships, faith, and family roles.
 
Josh gives his unfiltered take on the Matt George / Russell Westbrook Sacramento Kings debate, and then dives into deeper life questions about healing, marriage, faith, and purpose.
 
Topics discussed in this episode include:
 
• The Sacramento Kings controversy involving Matt George and Russell Westbrook
• How to know if someone is emotionally healed and ready for a relationship
• Responding to claims that LDS standards treat adults like children
• Is a mother selfish for wanting a career instead of being a traditional homemaker?
• In marriage disagreements… who gets the final say?
 
As always, Josh approaches each topic with a mix of faith, real-life experience, and honest conversation.
 
Whether you’re interested in sports culture, relationships, LDS faith discussions, or personal growth, this episode explores the kinds of questions many people think about—but don’t always talk about.
 
👍 If you enjoy conversations like this, subscribe to The Edlow Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share the episode with a friend.
 
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📩 Have a question for the next “Just Me” episode?
Comment below or send Josh a DM on social media.
 
 

Demolition Goes to DudleyVille: Ax & Smash's First Interview Since Their Hall of Fame Announcement!

🔥 DEMOLITION SPEAKS. FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE THE WWE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCEMENT. 🔥
 
This is history.
 
On this massive episode of The Edlow Podcast, WWE legends Demolition (Ax & Smash) sit down for their FIRST interview since being announced as the newest inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame — and they hold NOTHING back.
 
Hosted by trial attorney and media personality Josh Edlow, this exclusive roundtable also features WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley, creating a rare, powerful conversation between two of the most dominant tag teams in wrestling history.
 
This isn’t just an interview… it’s a legacy conversation.
 
Inside this episode:
 
⚡ Demolition’s honest reaction to their Hall of Fame induction
 
⚡ The evolution of tag team wrestling from the 80s to today
 
⚡ Road stories you’ve never heard before
 
⚡ Respect between generations of legendary teams
 
What it REALLY takes to build a Hall of Fame career
 
This is wrestling psychology.
 
This is history.
 
This is legacy.
 
🎥 Watch the full video right here on YouTube.
 
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If you love tag team wrestling, wrestling history, or Hall of Fame greatness — this episode is a MUST.
 
👇 Drop a comment below: Who is the greatest tag team of all time?
 
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Aron Stevens - WWE, NWA & Hollywood - Keeping your morals in the face of adversity

From the bright lights of WWE to the tradition of the NWA, and into the world of Hollywood, Aron Stevens has seen fame, pressure, politics, and adversity up close.
 
But how do you hold onto your morals when the spotlight gets hot?
 
In this episode of The Edlow Podcast, Aron Stevens opens up about navigating the wrestling business, dealing with setbacks, chasing opportunity in entertainment, and staying grounded when everything around you pushes compromise.
 
This isn’t just about wrestling.
It’s about integrity.
It’s about faith.
It’s about choosing character over convenience.
 
If you’ve ever had to stand firm when it would’ve been easier to fold — this episode is for you.
 
🎙️ Watch now and join the conversation.
 
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Bud Bundy & Beyond: David Faustino on Married with Children, Hip Hop & Fatherhood

David Faustino is an American Actor, writer producer and hip hop producer. He became a household name as Bud Bundy on the iconic sitcom Married...with Children, but his story goes far beyond that. In this episode, David opens up about fun stories from the set, growing up as a child actor, building a life and identity beyond one of televisions most recognizable characters.
 
We dive into David's deep ties to hip-hop culture, his passion for music and entertainment, and how those influences helped shape his journey after sitcom stardom. Most importantly, David shares his perspective on fatherhood, legacy and what it means to evolve from an awkward teenage actor into a devoted and intentional dad
 
This conversation is funny, nostalgic, honest and heartfelt -- showing that life after fame is often where the real story begins. Because in the end, we are more alike than different.
 
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