The Edlow Podcast

Wrestling, Addiction, Trauma and Sobriety - The Human Experience of Jake ”The Snake” Roberts

Jake "the Snake" Roberts is an American professional wrestler and actor currently signed to All Elite Wrestling as a manager and special advisor to AEW's outreach program. He is also concurrently under a WWE Legends contract. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2020.
His story has been highlighted in several documentaries including Beyond the Mat, Pick Your Poison and the Resurrection of Jake the Snake. He is considered an iconic figure for his dark persona and for bringing snakes to the ring with him during matches.
Over the course of his career, due to wrestling injuries and childhood trauma, Jake became addicted to both prescription and illicit drugs. His issues with addiction would become a major hurdle to his career, his relationships with his family and his health. He was considered a lost cause until he moved in with his good friend Diamond Dallas Page. There, for three years, DDP worked with Roberts through rehab and DDP Yoga to give Jake his life back. He is now sober and has repaired several relationships. There is still work to do, but he finally has a positive outlook on life.
Jake comes on the podcast to discuss his childhood trauma, which led to his career choice, his addiction issues and sobriety, the work it took to repair his relationships, his views on pro wrestling psychology and promos, and so much more.
This was another bucket list podcast for me. Take a listen and don't forget to subscribe!
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The Paige Cleek Story - Faith, Drive, Beauty Pageants & Genetics - Building a Mormon Working Mom

Paige Cleek is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is also a mother of 2 small children, a certified prenatal genetic counselor and a former multiple time beauty pageant winner.
Paige grew up in the Citrus Heights area with her single mother. Luckily she also had a large extended family unit consisting of grandparents, aunts and uncles who also assisted in her development. While young, childhood trauma resulted in her having to work through selective mutism. She was incredibly shy, until one day, she discovered the beauty pageant circuit.
Her work in pageants helped her build confidence through her teenage years.
Paige attended BYU Hawaii and found an interest in genetics. However, her time in college was not without difficulty. She struggled at times due to difficulties with others, including a bishop that she did not see eye to eye with. Regardless, she maintained her faith and was able to finish school.
Upon her return, she met her husband, a Sheriff's deputy. They hit is off and we're married. He recently left law enforcement due to the stresses and difficulties his job placed on their young family. He now works and sales while Paige works as a prenatal genetic counselor for UC Davis.
Paige comes on the podcast to share her story, her work in beauty pageants, her faith, challenges and how she overcame them, marriage to a law enforcement officer and being a Mormon working mother.
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Al Snow - Mindset, OVW, ”Wrestlers” & Fulfillment - The Makings of a Great Wrestling Life

Al Snow is an American professional wrestler. He has owned Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) since 2018. He and his promotion were recently featured in the popular Netflix docuseries "Wrestlers."
Snow made his professional wrestling debut in 1982. He worked several independent promotions throughout the 80s and 90s until he was signed by the WWE. He used several gimmicks until he read a book about "abnormal psychology" and finding a mannequin head outside of the ECW arena in Philadelphia. It was there that his valet "Head" was born. He would see incredible success, including multiple title reigns in the WWE.
Later, Al Snow would be used by WWE developmental as a trainer, including a stint for WWE's Tough Enough on MTV. Since that time, he is widely considered one of the best wrestling trainers in the world.
In 2018, Snow would purchase Ohio Valley Wrestling (a former WWE Developmental territory). It is the only independent wrestling promotion in the country that runs a live weekly television show and monthly Pay Per View. Snow and OVW were also featured in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries, Wrestlers.
Al Snow comes on the podcast to discuss the aftermath of the series, his view on wrestling training, his mindset, what he thinks makes a successful wrestling prospect, and his views on life. It is a can't miss episode!
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Austin Edlow - Truth, Faith, Music, Basketball & John Adams Academy - The 100th Episode Special

Austin Edlow is a Senior in High School...who also happens to be my oldest son.
He is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, an award winning choir performer, a bona fide rock star, a varsity basketball player and a fun/amazing friend. He is about to graduate high school and is preparing to serve a full time mission after he turns 18.
Austin comes on the podcast to discuss what he's learned in high school, objective truth, the education at John Adams Academy, his musical influences, his favorite basketball players, his advice for teens who may be struggling with faith...with some dad talk inbetween.
Oh....and some "allegedly" direct "Dom Quotes" that you don't want to miss.
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The Evolution of Tom Arnold - Parenthood, Roseanne, True Lies Sobriety and Donald Trump

Tom Arnold is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles in the hit TV show Roseanne and feature films True Lies and Nine Months.
Tom was born in Iowa to young parents. His mother abandoned him and his two siblings when he was a child, leaving him to be raised by his father.
In his teens, Tom and his sister Lori moved in with their mother. Lori (with her mother's consent) married at 14 to a 22 year old man and became one of the most prolific drug dealers in the midwest.
Tom escaped that fate by working at the same meatpacking plant that his grandfather worked. He worked there 3 years until he raised enough money to attend the University of Iowa where he studied business and writing. His dream was to become a famous comedian.
In the early 80s, Tom was hired by Roseanne Barr to work as a writer on her tv show. They fell in love and were married. They later had a very contentious and public divorce in 1994. He feared that Roseanne would make sure he never worked again, until he sat for a role in James Cameron's True Lies. He played as a supporting actor for Arnold Schwarzenegger and the two became life long friends. He has since had several successful projects in TV and comedy, including a hilarious segment on the roast of Roseanne.
Tom comes on the podcast to discuss his career, his history with Roseanne, his thoughts on Donald Trump and Joe Biden, working in Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger and most of all his life changing experience as a father (including one of the most hilarious "dad moments" in the history of the Edlow Podcast).
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
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The Dave Dutra Story - Pro Wrestling, Family and Parenting - the Evolution of the Battle King

Dave Dutra is an Independent Professional Wrestler who started in the backyard and ended up in the spotlight.
A bay area native, Dave fell in love with wrestling as a young boy while spending weekends with his dad. As a teenager, he and his friends created a backyard wrestling group that would eventually rent time using the famous All Pro Wrestling "garage" for their shows. There he met Michael Modest and Vito Tomaselli. These two would become integral in starting his pro wrestling career at Pro Wrestling Iron.
Unfortunately, his time at Iron was short lived, and Dave eventually ended up finishing his training at All Pro Wrestling. He embarked on his career while also marrying his high school sweetheart Melissa along the way. They eventually made their way to Sacramento where Dave got his first opportunity to be a main eventer for SWF Wrestling. There he learned and grew as a professional, which catapulted him to the top of the card as a top draw in the area.
Since that time, Dave has worked for nearly every major company in pro wrestling, including WWE and All Elite Wrestling. He has appeared on WWE Raw, WWE Smackdown and AEW Dark. He has wrestled some of the biggest names in wrestling and even shared the screen with the Rock while working as an extra for the WWE. He continues to wrestle on the independent circuit.
Dave comes on the podcast to discuss his journey. He talks about what it takes to make it, doing extra work for the WWE, his experience at AEW, his family life, prioritizing family and wrestling, and so much more.
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Just Me #6 - My Testimony, Church Leadership, Systemic Racism, CM Punk and Q&A

Podcast Host Josh Edlow answers listener comments and questions about the Sacramento Kings, leadership within the LDS church, Indy Wrestlers, CM Punk, how he developed his testimony, his biggest regrets and more!
If you'd like to ask Josh a question to be answered on the podcast, feel free to reach out on the following social media platforms.
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Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration, Psycho Cop & Method Acting - The Mind of Robert Schafer

Robert Schafer is an American character actor who has over 100 SAG credits for appearances in film, television and commercials. He is best known for playing Bob Vance (Vance Refrigeration) on "the Office" and Joe Vickers in the 1989 cult horror comedy Psycho Cop.
Born in West Virginia, he attended Broward College until he fell in love with a beautiful actress. After watching her work, he decided that he wanted to do the same. He attended a performing arts college with classmates such as Meg Ryan, Nick Cage, and Sean Penn. He found that he had a passion for the craft, and perfecting it became a life long pursuit.
Mr. Schafer joins the Edlow Podcast to discuss his career, turning down a role in Back to the Future to become "Psycho Cop," landing the role of Bob Vance, life on set of the Office, his successes, failures and so much more.
You can also find the Edlow Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere else that Podcasts are published!
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joshedlow5046?si=sF-qDbLiYqvbTKNl
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edlow-podcast/id1647995293
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cZsLJ92XWq5lguDVyV5qj?si=Uw9UqoWHRGKDOHZ7T7xK-A