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"Anticipation is key" - Tyler Tirva
Nov 6, 2025
17m 20s
"Find your moveset" - Jake O'Reilly
Oct 23, 2025
14m 14s
"Choose Your Experience" - John Skyler
Oct 9, 2025
16m 04s
"The pop at the finish matters most" - Tyler Tirva
Sep 25, 2025
21m 47s
"Make them feel something" - Jake O'Reilly
Sep 11, 2025
20m 16s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/6/25 | "Anticipation is key" - Tyler Tirva✨ | professional wrestlinganticipation+3 | Tyler Tirva | WWETNA Wrestling+1 | — | wrestlinganticipation+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 17m 20s | |
| 10/23/25 | "Find your moveset" - Jake O'Reilly✨ | professional wrestlingpersonal development+3 | Jake O'Reilly | TNA WrestlingAEW+1 | Niagara Falls, Ontario | wrestlingmoveset+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 14m 14s | |
| 10/9/25 | "Choose Your Experience" - John Skyler✨ | pro wrestlingpersonal experience+3 | John Skyler | TNA WrestlingWWE+2 | — | pro wrestlingJohn Skyler+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 16m 04s | |
| 9/25/25 | "The pop at the finish matters most" - Tyler Tirva✨ | professional wrestlinglife lessons+3 | Tyler Tirva | WWETNA Wrestling+1 | — | wrestlingTyler Tirva+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 21m 47s | |
| 9/11/25 | "Make them feel something" - Jake O'Reilly✨ | professional wrestlingemotional storytelling+3 | Jake O'Reilly | TNA WrestlingAEW+1 | JapanUS+2 | Jake O'ReillyCody Deaner+7 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 20m 16s | |
| 8/28/25 | "Just Get Over" - John Skyler✨ | professional wrestlingpersonal development+3 | John Skyler | TNA WrestlingWWE+2 | — | wrestlingJohn Skyler+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 16m 58s | |
| 8/14/25 | Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin (aka TJ Harley) - Part 2✨ | wrestlingfriendship+3 | Thelonious Jovinius HarlequinTJ Harley | 365prowrestlingtjharley85+5 | — | wrestlingTJ Harley+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing Company | 39m 05s | |
| 7/31/25 | Thelonious Jovinius Harlequin (aka TJ Harley) - Part 1✨ | wrestling journeyfriendship+3 | Thelonious Jovinius HarlequinTJ Harley | 365 Pro WrestlingCameo+1 | — | wrestlingTJ Harley+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing Company | 41m 20s | |
| 7/17/25 | "The pop at the finish matters most" with Liam Carr✨ | professional wrestlingpop at the finish+4 | Liam Carr | Live Pro WrestlingInfinite Promotions | Liverpool, England | wrestlingLiam Carr+7 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 9m 09s | |
| 7/3/25 | "Pay Your Dues" with Tarik✨ | professional wrestlingpaying dues+3 | Tarik | PatreonCodyDeaner.com+1 | — | professional wrestlingTarik+5 | Rest When Dead Clothing | 10m 37s | |
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| 6/19/25 | "Look The Part" with Notorious TID | Notorious TID is a retired veteran independent professional wrestler based out of Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of one of the original pro wrestling podcasts before podcasts were even a thing! In this episode, Cody Deaner and TID explore the idea of how important it is to "Look The Part" in professional wrestling. And, of course, how this advice can also help you succeed in life. Support TID by subscribing to his TIDTalk YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/@tidtalk Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 11m 57s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | "Go Where You're Valued" with Ben "The Mad Bomber" Nelson Creed | Ben Nelson Creed is a former professional wrestler from British Columbia, Canada known as "The Mad Bomber." He is also an amazing author. Cody Deaner wrote the foreword to Ben's latest book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life." Ben also wrote an autobiography about the numerous trials and tribulations in his wrestling career entitled "You're gonna hurt yourself: Daily struggles of small time wrestlers." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Bomber explore Rule #10 in his book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" - the rule known as "Go Where You're Valued." Support Ben by purchasing his books here: "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" "You're Gonna Hurt Yourself" Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 20m 36s | ||||||
| 5/29/25 | "Rest When Dead" - Reaper Wrestling Owner Aaron York | "Rest When Dead" is more than just a brand... it's a way of life. Aaron York has worn many hats and works tirelessly to make various ventures a success. He's the owner of Rest When Dead Clothing Company. He's the owner of CEO Fit Supplements. He runs a successful fitness centre - Hustle Culture Fitness. And now he's the owner of a brand-new Canadian wrestling independent wrestling company - Reaper Wrestling. Cody and Aaron sit down to discuss Aaron's "rest when you're dead" attitude that he brings to his businesses. As well as the successful debut of Reaper Wrestling. They talk about how Aaron's vision has been able to come to fruition and the plans to make Reaper Wrestling a destination for both top-notch professional wrestlers, but dedicated hardcore wrestling fans. Watch Reaper Wrestling on Youtube - @ReaperWrestling Get tickets to Reaper Wrestling events at http://reaperwrestling.com Also check out Rest When Dead Clothing at http://restwhendead.ca And finally, check out http://ceofit.ca | 43m 39s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | "Pay Your Dues" with Liam Carr | Liam Carr is an independent professional wrestler based out of Liverpool, England. He is the youngest British wrestler to ever do a Canadian Winter Death Tour. At only 24 years old, he is also the owner of "Live Pro Wrestling" & "Infinite Promotions." In this episode, Cody and Liam explore the idea of how important it is to "Pay Your Dues." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life. Support Liam Carr by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/liamcarruk Also, follow Infinite Promotions on Instagram at http://instagram.com/infinite_promotions_uk Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 14m 03s | ||||||
| 5/8/25 | "If you believe... they'll believe" with Notorious TID | Notorious TID is a retired veteran independent professional wrestler based out of Ontario, Canada. He is the founder of one of the original pro wrestling podcasts before podcasts were even a thing! In this episode, Cody Deaner and TID explore the idea of succeeding in wrestling by following this one piece of advice: "If you believe... they'll believe." And, of course, how this advice can also help you succeed in life. Support TID by subscribing to his TIDTalk YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/@tidtalk Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 10m 52s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | "Find Your Moveset" with Tarik | Tarik is a veteran independent professional wrestler from Ontario, Canada. He has wrestled all over the country and been in the ring with some of the best pro wrestlers of the modern era. He is known as "Mr. Punch, Kick, Chop." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Tarik explore the idea of how important it is to "Find Your Moveset." Not only in the world of professional wrestling... but also in life. Support Tarik by following him on Instagram: http://instagram.com/punchkickchop_tarik Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 11m 02s | ||||||
| 4/10/25 | "Work the Gimmick" with Ben "The Mad Bomber" Nelson Creed | Ben Nelson Creed is a former professional wrestler from British Columbia, Canada known as "The Mad Bomber." He is also an amazing author. Cody Deaner wrote the foreword to Ben's latest book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life." Ben also wrote an autobiography about the numerous trials and tribulations in his wrestling career entitled "You're gonna hurt yourself: Daily struggles of small time wrestlers." In this episode, Cody Deaner and Bomber explore the first rule in his book "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" - the rule known as "Work the Gimmick." Support Ben by purchasing his books here: "12 Pro Wrestling Rules for Life" "You're Gonna Hurt Yourself" Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 28m 23s | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | "Less is More" - with David Sahadi | David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind many of your favourite music videos and video packages from the WWE "Attitude Era." He is also a prolific author and Cody's former colleague at TNA Wrestling. In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore some advice that is often given to young professional wrestlers starting out in the business - "Less is more." Cody and David explore how this advice doesn't just apply to wrestling, but to producing wrestling, writing wrestling, and of course... how it applies to life itself. Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca Support this show: Join the Patreon: http://patreon.com/codydeaner To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 15m 47s | ||||||
| 3/13/25 | "Make them FEEL something" - with David Sahadi | David Sahadi is a legendary professional wrestling producer, director, creator, and author. He is the creative director behind the infamous RAW is War rooftop opening credits and numerous video packages and promos at the height of the WWE "Attitude Era." In this episode, Cody Deaner and David Sahadi explore an age old adage used in pro wrestling - "Make them feel something." Cody and David explore how important this advice is in not just professional wrestling, but life itself. Check out David Sahadi's books, new sitcom "24 Station Street," and new merch drops over at http://barwisdom.co Please support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit Supplements - http://ceofit.ca To learn more about Cody's wrestling career and to book him, visit http://CodyDeaner.com To learn more about Cody's speaking career and to book him, visit http://ChrisGraySpeaks.com | 13m 08s | ||||||
| 3/12/25 | ANNOUNCEMENT: New episodes + new format | Cody Deaner updates his loyal listeners on the reason for his hiatus and what to expect with the new format and new upcoming episodes of "Wrestling is Life is Wrestling" Learn more about the podcast at http://codydeaner.com/podcast Support our sponsors at: Rest When Dead Clothing - http://restwhendead.ca CEO Fit - http://ceofit.ca | 5m 29s | ||||||
| 7/18/24 | 1 year anniversary SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | Happy 1 year anniversary of the “Wrestling is Life is Wrestling” podcast! Cody Deaner makes an important announcement regarding the past year of the show and what the next year of the show might look like and feel like. Please leave your feedback for the show in a review or leave your thoughts on Cody’s socials @CodyDeaner on Instagram/X/Facebook | 11m 56s | ||||||
| 7/11/24 | Episode 52: Jesse Scott Tribute - Part 2 | Jesse Scott was a charismatic, creative, energetic, and powerful positive force in the professional wrestling world. He wrestled for over 2 decades under the names JT Playa, and later, Tiberious King. He was the founder of NEO Wrestling, a company that helped launch the careers of many professional wrestlers who currently wrestle on television for the biggest wrestling companies in the world. On May 7, 2024, at the age of 43, Jesse passed away to a rare form of cancer, which he bravely faced for more than a year. Jesse was a proud husband and father and was a champion for good both in the ring and in life. Jesse will be remembered for his limitless generosity of spirit, inspiring strength, extravagant humour, charismatic wrestling talent, and beautiful devotion to his family. In this 2nd part of this 2-part series of tribute episodes to Jesse Scott, we’ll hear from 7 different friends of Jesse who had a special connection to him in the wrestling world and in his personal life: TNA Wrestling star Crazzy Steve Over 20-year wrestling veteran Jake O’Reilly A wrestling personality, wrestler and podcast host for over 30 years, Notorious TID “The Saturday Night Delight… Mr. Young Fit & Stupid Pretty” Tyler Tirva Martial Arts Champion, author, and pro wrestler Jeremy Elliott 25-year veteran pro wrestler & NEO Wrestling business partner of Jesse’s, Primo Scordino Former pro wrestler and the man who started a wrestling school and the first promotion Jesse founded – Fighting Spirit Pro Wrestling – “Big Jess” Jesse Friskey May this tribute episode be a source of healing to those grieving the loss of Jesse. May it be a starting point for those who loved Jesse to continue to share their own Jesse Scott stories so that his legacy will continue to live and grow. And may it be something that his friends and family can always come back to in order to get a glimpse into the amazing legacy Jesse has left behind. | 1h 46m 11s | ||||||
| 7/4/24 | Episode 51: Jesse Scott Tribute - Part 1 | On May 7, 2024, at the age of 43, Jesse Scott left this life. Jesse succumbed to a rare form of cancer, which he bravely faced for more than a year. Jesse was a powerful and positive force in the professional wrestling world. He wrestled for over 2 decades under the names JT Playa, and later, Tiberious King. He was the founder of NEO Wrestling, a company that helped launch the careers of many professional wrestlers who currently wrestle on television for the biggest wrestling companies in the world. Jesse is survived by his wife of nine years, Stella, and their three young sons, Cohen, Forest, and Gaelen. A champion for good both in the ring and in life, Jesse will be remembered for his limitless generosity of spirit, inspiring strength, extravagant humour, charismatic wrestling talent, and beautiful devotion to his family. In this first Jesse Scott tribute episode, we’ll hear from 6 different friends of Jesse that had a special connection to him in the wrestling world: Current TNA Wrestling star and former WWE Superstar, Eric Young 30-year wrestling veteran Tornado Former professional wrestler and high school friend of Jesse – Jaxon Jarvis Radio host, wrestling manager, and wrestling commentator Ben McCully Ontario independent wrestling veteran and student of Jesse’s – Andrew “Daddy” Davis Pro wrestling veteran TJ Harley May this tribute episode be a source of healing to those grieving the loss of Jesse. And may it be something that his friends and family can always come back to in order to get a glimpse into the amazing legacy Jesse has left behind. | 1h 14m 48s | ||||||
| 6/27/24 | Episode 50: Sami Callihan - Part 2 | Sami Callihan returns to continue telling the saga that is his life journey in professional wrestling. Sami again sits down with Cody to discuss his life in professional wrestling and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Never before has Sami publicly gone into this much detail about his life & career. In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Sami discusses what led to his first WWE tryout, his PC tryout experience, being in the first-ever class at NXT, his frustrating NXT experience, quitting his dream job at the WWE, working with TNA Wrestling, starting his own wrestling promotion in Wrestling Revolver, starting his own wrestling school, & his current goals in the wrestling business. By the end of Sami’s tale, we learn various lessons about the power of perseverance, betting on yourself, creating your own path toward your goals and dreams, and ultimately never giving up on your passion. We ran out of time in the conversation to hear about one of Sami’s favorite times in the wrestling business – working with the revolutionary wrestling show “Lucha Underground.” To hear the BONUS chapter about Sami’s experience in Lucha Underground, sign up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | 1h 03m 14s | ||||||
| 6/20/24 | Episode 49: Sami Callihan - Part 1 | Sami Callihan has a story to tell. Over the next 2 weeks, Sami sits down with Cody to tell the detailed journey of his life in professional wrestling and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Sami himself says that he’s never gone into this much detail about his career before publicly. In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Sami discusses his family, his childhood love for wrestling, his backyard wrestling days, his initial pro wrestling training, his years of struggle on the indies, his time with ROH, CZW, Evolve and the buzz he was able to create that led to his first tryout with the WWE. Sami’s story is one of hardship, perseverance, grit… and ultimately refusing to quit your dream even when the world is telling you “No!” Don’t wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation where Sami goes into detail about his time in NXT and what ultimately led to him quitting his dream job with the WWE. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1 Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings | 1h 01m 35s | ||||||
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