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The Samp&Chance Pod
Hosted by Bobby Sampson · EN
Samp&Chance, provide a weely look at Pro Wrestling and Boxing. A fresh new take from the West Coast. Join us for the latest news and detailed analyisis of PPV's and upcoming matches. Interviews and much more!
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Ep.378 Who you Watching this Weekend?
Mar 2600:31:19Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Boxing, we break down a huge night in the heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions. Rising phenom Moses Itauma looks to make another statement as he takes on the durable and experienced Jermaine Franklin. Is this the fight where Itauma proves he’s the real deal, or can Franklin play spoiler once again? In the main event, towering pressure fighter Sebastian Fundora steps in with former unified champion Keith Thurman. After time away, what does Thurman have left—and can he handle Fundora’s size, volume, and awkward style? We also dive into the biggest headlines in boxing this week, the stories shaping the sport right now, and take a trip through time with this week in international and Canadian boxing history. Big fights, big questions, and the real talk you expect—this is Samp&Chance Boxing. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.377. Ricochet is at it Again!
Mar 2400:46:47Tap to summarizeSamp&Chance Wrestling is back breaking down all the chaos, controversy, and conversation from the world of pro wrestling.This week, we dive headfirst into the backlash surrounding Ricochet and his latest online nonsense, as he faces heat for disrespectful comments aimed at a woman living with MS. Where’s the line between edgy and out of bounds—and has Ricochet crossed it?We also take a hard look at AEW following their incredible Revolution pay-per-view. Did Dynamite completely drop the ball with the follow-up? Momentum is everything in wrestling—so where did things go wrong? On the WWE side, the Road to WrestleMania rolls on. The matches are taking shape, the stakes are rising, but is the build delivering the excitement fans expect on the biggest stage of them all? Plus, all the top headlines from the week, key storylines you need to know, and a few takes you won’t hear anywhere else. All that and much more on Samp&Chance Wrestling. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears!
Transcribe →Ep.376. Does DAZN want Top Rank or their Library?
Mar 2000:17:00Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Boxing, we break down a potential Fight of the Year candidate as Najee Lopez and Manuel Gallegos go to war in a bout that had everything—action, drama, and serious statement-making implications. Was this the fight of 2026 so far? We also dive into the major business shake-up as Top Rank inks a multi-year deal with DAZN. But the real question—what does DAZN actually want? The promotional powerhouse of Top Rank… or is this really about getting their hands on one of the richest fight libraries in boxing history? Plus, we hit all the top headlines from around the boxing world, and as always, we take a trip through international and Canadian boxing history, connecting the past to the present. All that and more on Samp&Chance Boxing. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.375 Did we just Witness the Match of the Year???
Mar 1800:34:34Tap to summarizeAnother wild week in the world of professional wrestling and Samp&Chance are here to break it all down. From the biggest headlines to the debates lighting up the wrestling world, nothing is off limits. This week we dive deep into AEW Revolution and the instant classic between Hangman Adam Page and MJF. Was it already the Match of the Year, or are we getting carried away? The guys break down the match, the storytelling, and what it means for the future of All Elite Wrestling. Then it’s on to the road to WrestleMania. With the biggest show of the year getting closer, how are things shaping up in WWE? What storylines are hitting, which ones are missing, and what should fans expect as the build continues? Plus, a look ahead at what’s coming this week on WWE Raw, the developing stories across the wrestling landscape, and the news that has everyone talking. All that and more as we kick off the wrestling week the only way we know how — unfiltered, opinionated, and always in the ring with the biggest stories in pro wrestling. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.374. Dana vs The Boxing World!
Mar 1300:38:24Tap to summarizeThis week on Samp&Chance Boxing, we break down the fallout from the first big Zuffa Boxing card of the new era. Did the event deliver on the hype, or was it more smoke than fire? We take a closer look at Jai Opetaia’s performance and ask the big question — was the cruiserweight star underwhelming when the spotlight was brightest? Plus, the battle lines in boxing are officially being drawn. With Dana White stepping deeper into the sport, is this now a full-on clash between Zuffa and the traditional boxing power structure? Promoters, sanctioning bodies, and the old guard may have a new rival at the table — and we break down what it could mean for the future of the sport. Also on the show: The biggest news of the week across the boxing world.Updates from the international fight scene and A spotlight on Canadian boxing history and the fighters who helped shape it All that and more as Samp and Chance dive into the fights, the politics, and the stories that make boxing the most unpredictable sport in the world. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.373 Wrestling Fan's are Fickle Fickle Fickle !
Mar 1100:28:17Tap to summarizeIt’s time to break down another wild week in professional wrestling as Samp&chance, dive into everything that went down across the industry. From the latest twists and turns in WWE and All Elite Wrestling to the stories shaping the global wrestling scene, the guys give their unfiltered take on the biggest headlines, surprises, and controversies. One of the biggest talking points this week: Cody Rhodes capturing the WWE Championship. But instead of universal celebration, the reaction online has been anything but quiet—reports of more than 100,000 dislikes and a divided fanbase raising the question: did WWE misread the moment? The guys break down the fan backlash, the storytelling behind the decision, and what it could mean for the road to WrestleMania. Plus, a full preview of AEW Revolution—the matches that could steal the show, the pressure on AEW to deliver, and how this pay-per-view could shift the landscape moving forward.All that, plus industry chatter, headlines making waves across wrestling, and what fans should be watching for as the new week in pro wrestling gets underway.
Transcribe →Ep.372 Can Danhausen work in the WWE?
Mar 400:28:41Tap to summarizeThis week, Samp&Chance break down all the fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber. Who punched their ticket to WrestleMania, which moments delivered, and which ones left us scratching our heads? We also dive into the surprise debut of Danhausen on WWE programming — and ask the big question: can Danhausen’s unique style and character actually work in the WWE system? All that, plus a preview of what’s coming up as the wrestling week begins — storylines to watch, matches on the horizon, and headlines you need to know. Smart takes. Real talk. Deep love for the culture of professional wrestling. It’s Samp&Chance. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears!
Transcribe →Ep.371. Is Dana White's Daddy Turki?
Feb 2600:43:10Tap to summarizeSamp&Chance Boxing is back with a loaded episode!We break down the one sided match from Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios — what really happened in the ring, what it means for both fighters moving forward, and how the boxing world is reacting. Then we look ahead to this weekend’s action from Phoenix as Emanuel Navarrete takes on Eduardo Nunez in a high-stakes showdown that could shake up the division. Plus, we dive into the business side of boxing as Zuffa continues to stir the pot. Conor Benn signs with Zuffa — but was the public disrespect toward Matchroom Boxing really necessary? And is Turki Alalshikh secretly pulling the strings as Dana White’s “daddy”? All this, plus: News of the week,International boxing history and Canadian boxing history. From the fights to the politics behind the scenes, Samp&Chance Boxing gives you the full picture — no ducking, no dodging, just straight shots. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep. 370 Who's Going to Mania?
Feb 2400:42:49Tap to summarizeSamp & Chance step inside the steel to preview WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, where careers can change in an instant and guaranteed spots at WrestleMania are on the line. Who survives the Chamber, and whose road to WrestleMania ends in chaos? The guys also dig into one of the week’s most intriguing questions: was Vince ever jealous of Triple H? We unpack the power dynamics, the history, and how it may have shaped today’s WWE landscape. Plus, a deep look into the world that is All Elite Wrestling — where are they heading, who’s heating up, and what stories are flying under the radar? All this, along with the biggest headlines and news making waves in and out of the ring. No filler. No safe takes. Just wrestling talk the way it should be. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
Transcribe →Ep.369 Which Ryan will show up to Fight?
Feb 1900:33:17Tap to summarizeThree shows in… is Zuffa Boxing finally finding its stride? Samp&Chance break down what’s working, what still needs polish, and whether this new promotion is starting to carve out real space in the boxing world. We also preview the big showdown between Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios — but the real question is: which Garcia shows up on fight night? The focused killer… or the distracted wildcard? On the women’s side, it’s a clash of champions as Claressa Shields faces Franchon Crews-Dezurn. Will the self-proclaimed GWOAT finally be truly challenged, or is this another chapter in her dominance?Plus: News of the week, International boxing history, Canadian boxing history and Hot takes, debates, and no pulling punches. All this and more on the latest episode of Samp&Chance Boxing — where past, present, and future of the fight game collide. So sit back and relax and thank you for letting us into your ears.
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