The Edlow Podcast

Butterbean: From Toughman Legend to Total Redemption

Butterbean joins The Edlow Podcast for one of his most raw, honest, and inspiring interviews yet.
 
From Toughman contests and boxing fame to battling obesity, pain, addiction to food, and nearly losing his life, Butterbean opens up about the journey that shaped him both inside and outside of the ring.
 
We talk about success, drive, redemption, fatherhood, fighting, and the hidden struggles that come with fame — especially the toll it can take on family and the people closest to you.
 
Butterbean shares what it was like trying to balance being a larger-than-life personality while still being a husband, father, and now grandfather. He also tells stories about the hardest punchers he ever faced, the legendary Brawl for All, and the differences between boxing, wrestling, and MMA.
 
And yes… he calls out MIKE TYSON.
 
This episode goes far beyond fighting. It’s about survival, identity, resilience, and reclaiming your life after everything nearly falls apart.
 
Topics include:
 
* Toughman Contest origins
 
* Boxing fame and success
 
* Bullying and growing up different
 
* Obesity struggles and near-death experiences
 
* Regaining his life and health
 
* The pressures of fame on family life
 
* The hardest hitter he ever faced
 
* WWE’s Brawl for All
 
* Boxing vs wrestling vs MMA
 
* Who Butterbean really is outside the ring
 
* Fatherhood and becoming a grandfather
 
* Family over everything
 
* Calling out Mike Tyson
 
* Redemption, growth, and second chances
 
This is the Butterbean story you haven’t heard before. 
 
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The Dangerous Truth: Dan Spivey on Addiction, Consequences & Redemption

What happens when fame, addiction, ego, and self-destruction collide? Former WWE and WCW star Dan Spivey joins me for one of the rawest and most honest conversations we’ve ever had on The Edlow Podcast.
 
In “The Dangerous Truth,” Dan opens up about the highs and devastating lows of his life journey — from a promising football career cut short by injury, to becoming one of pro wrestling’s most intimidating stars, to battling addiction, failed marriages, rehab, shame, and ultimately redemption.
 
Dan speaks candidly about:
 
• Going from football player to pro wrestler after a career-altering knee injury
 
• His struggles with addiction and substance abuse
 
• Five marriages and the consequences of his lifestyle
 
• Marrying a prostitute during one chapter of his life
 
• Multiple stints in rehab
 
• The counselor who helped save his life — and later became his wife
 
• Faith, healing, accountability, and second chances
 
•  Wrestling Stories from Waylon Mercy, the Skyscrapers, teaming with the Undertaker and Sid Vicious and more!
 
This is not a glamorized wrestling interview. It’s a brutally honest story about consequences, pain, survival, and redemption.
 
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Under Oath: The Truth About Civil Depositions - Lawyer's Corner #3

🚨 NEW EPISODE — LAWYER’S CORNER #3 🚨
 
What really happens in a civil deposition?
 
Most people have seen depositions in movies and TV shows… but the reality is very different — and often far more important than people realize.
 
In this episode of Lawyer’s Corner, attorney Nolan Jones joins me as we break down the world of civil depositions from the perspective of two trial lawyers who have spent years inside deposition rooms handling real cases, real witnesses, and real high-stakes moments.
 
We discuss:
 
⚖️ What a deposition actually looks like
⚖️ The full deposition process from start to finish
⚖️ The rules everyone should know before walking in
⚖️ How deposition testimony can be used at trial
⚖️ Common mistakes and things to be concerned about
⚖️ Strategies, preparation and mindset
⚖️ And some of our favorite deposition war stories over the years
 
Whether you’re a law student, lawyer, witness, plaintiff, defendant, or just someone curious about how the legal system really works, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important parts of civil litigation.
 
👇 Drop your questions and stories in the comments.
 
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Tony Overbay, LMFT: Narcissism, Faith Crisis, Shame & Healing Relationships

What’s the difference between narcissism and emotional immaturity—and why does it matter more than people think?
 
In this episode of the Edlow Podcast, I sit down with Tony Overbay, LMFT to unpack some of the most misunderstood (and misused) concepts in modern relationships and mental health.
 
We go way beyond surface-level takes.
 
We break down:
 
* The critical difference between narcissism and emotional immaturity (and why labeling matters)
* What reactive abuse actually is—and how people get it completely wrong
* Projection in relationships—why people accuse you of the very things they’re doing
* Confabulation and how the brain rewrites reality to protect itself
* The difference between good therapy vs. bad therapy
* How therapy language is being misused, weaponized, and misunderstood online
* The danger of “Switzerland friends”—people who stay neutral in toxic dynamics and unintentionally enable harm
* How a trained therapist can identify narcissistic patterns
* Navigating a faith crisis without losing yourself
* Shame rooted in religious concepts of right and wrong—and how the atonement is meant to relieve shame, not reinforce it
* The subtle signs of emotional abuse most people miss
* And most importantly… what real healing actually looks like
 
This conversation is raw, nuanced, and incredibly practical. If you’ve ever questioned your reality in a relationship, struggled with faith, or tried to make sense of modern therapy culture—this episode is for you.
 
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Hypocrisy, Heartbreak & Hot Takes (Yes… Flat Earth Too) | Just Me #24

What happens when you mix faith, heartbreak, conspiracy theories… and parenting struggles?
 
In this episode of Just Me, I’m answering your questions—nothing off limits. We get into:
 
* Coping with religious hypocrisy and staying grounded in your own beliefs
 
* A wild take from an ex-Mormon (including what she says she couldn’t listen to 👀)
* The ongoing debate around Flat Earth and how to actually think through it
 
* How to get your kids to listen without yelling (real-life parenting, not theory)
 
* My honest thoughts on love after heartbreak—and whether it’s worth trying again
 
* Plus… the pros and cons of my height and how I’d make trashy reality TV way better
 
This one is a mix of serious, funny, and a little controversial—but that’s the point. If you’ve ever wrestled with belief, relationships, or just trying to figure life out… this one’s for you.
 
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—I read everything and might answer your question in the next episode.
 
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Vince Russo UNLEASHED: Wrestlemania Fallout, JCW StrangleMania & the Tony Khan Interview!

Vince Russo joins The Edlow Podcast for a no-holds-barred conversation breaking down everything shaking up the wrestling world right now.
 
From a brutally honest review of WrestleMania to the wild, unpredictable chaos of Juggalo Championship Wrestling’s StrangleMania, nothing is off limits.
 
Russo also dives into his recent interview with Tony Khan, giving insight, reactions, and his unfiltered take on where the business is heading.
 
Expect bold opinions, behind-the-scenes perspective, and the kind of raw honesty that only Russo delivers.
 
If you’re a fan of pro wrestling—past, present, or future—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
 
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Moon Mission or Illusion? Flat Earth Dave Takes On Artemis

Is NASA’s Artemis mission a giant leap forward… or the biggest illusion of our time?
 
In this episode of The Edlow Podcast, I sit down with Flat Earth Dave to break down his take on Artemis—and why he believes the entire mission is staged.
 
We go deep into the questions most people won’t even ask:
 
🌍 What evidence do Flat Earthers point to—and does any of it hold up?
 
🧊 Is Antarctica really just a frozen continent… or an “ice belt” hiding something beyond?
 
🗺️ Could there be more land past what we’re told is the edge of the world?
 
🙏 Are Flat Earthers rooted in religion, atheism—or something else entirely?
 
👁️ Are there claims of something non-human beyond the ice?
 
🚀 Was the 1985 Challenger disaster real—or part of a larger cover-up?
 
🧬 Is DNA as we understand it even real?
 
This conversation goes far beyond science—it dives into belief, skepticism, trust, and how we decide what’s true in a world flooded with information.
 
Whether you agree, disagree, or land somewhere in the middle… this is a discussion that will make you think.
 
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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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