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Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast
Wrestling With Tomorrow is a podcast about rebuilding confidence after setbacks and learning how to move forward when life changes the plan. Hosted by former professional wrestler and professional speaker Mike Kinney, with co host Randy Harig, the show blends lessons from wrestling, business, mental health, and personal growth. These are honest conversations for people navigating identity shifts, career challenges, and second acts. No hype. No gimmicks. Just real talk for anyone who knows there…
Episodes
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WWT Ep. 41 - Turn Yourself Up! Confidence Isn't About Being Loud
Turning yourself up doesn't mean getting louder. It means becoming more intentional about who you are and how you show up. On Episode 41 of Wrestling With…
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WWT Ep. 40 - Not Everything Deserves Your Reaction
Not everything deserves your reaction. Not every argument needs to be won. And not everybody who pisses you off deserves your energy. In Episode 40 of…
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WWT Ep. 39 - You’re Still Here
Some days you kick ass. Some days making it to tomorrow is the win. This week on Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike and Randy talk about the days when you just…
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WWT Ep. 38 - When the Plan Breaks
Plans fail. Deadlines move. Careers change. Teams lose confidence. In Episode 38, Mike and Randy explore what happens after the plan falls apart and why a…
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WWT Ep. 37 - Perception is Not Always Reality
You cannot control what people think about you. But pretending their opinions never matter? That is bullshit, too. In Episode 37 of Wrestling With Tomorrow…
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WWT Ep. 36 - Your Calendar Doesn’t Care If You’re Tired
Life does not stop because you are exhausted. With his daughter off to college, his twin sons beginning high school, and sports taking over the family…
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WWT Ep. 35 - LIVE from WRESTLECON!
Mike and Randy record live from WrestleCon in Minneapolis and ask a question that hits harder when you are surrounded by wrestling legends, old memories, and…
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WWT Ep. 34 - Showing Up Matters | LIVE from North Star Pro Wrestling
Mike and Randy record Episode 34 live from North Star Pro Wrestling in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where their friend Gus is running the show. The boys talk about…
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WWT Ep. 33 - When Passion Does Not Pay the Bills
Mike and Randy sit down for an honest recap of the final Lucha Union show. The show itself delivered. The wrestlers showed up, the crew worked hard, and the…
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WWT Ep. 32 - LIVE from LUCHA UNION
Episode 32 of Wrestling With Tomorrow was recorded live from the preshow of Lucha Union. Mike and Randy talk in great detail about the pressure of running live…
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WWT Ep. 31 - Watching Your Kids Need You Less
As parents, we spend years teaching our kids how to become independent. Then one day, it starts happening. In Episode 31 of Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike…
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WWT Ep. 30 - The Right Call
Episode 30 is different. Mike opens up about an emotional breakdown that happened the night before recording. For the first time since his father passed away…
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WWT Ep. 29 - The Icarus Alexander Interview
Minnesota independent pro wrestler Icarus Alexander joins Mike Kinney and Randy Harig on Wrestling With Tomorrow. Icarus, known on Instagram as @xgod_of_firex…
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WWT Ep. 28 - Who Are You When The Crowd Goes Away?
What happens when the thing that defined you… disappears? No more crowd. No more reaction. No more identity tied to what you used to be. In this episode, Mike…
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WWT Ep. 27 - The Michael Pam Interview
What does confidence actually look like in real life? In this episode of Wrestling With Tomorrow, we sit down with Michael Pam, a lifelong wrestling fan who…
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WWT Ep. 26 - Did You Earn It… Or Were You Just Given It?
Not every opportunity is earned. And not every person who gets the shot is ready for it. In this episode, we break down the reality of what happens when…
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WWT Ep. 25 - Moments That Change Everything
Episode 25 of Wrestling With Tomorrow is all about turning points. The moments that shift everything… whether you realize it at the time or not. Mike and Randy…
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WWT Ep. 24 - Interview With Shimdog
This week on Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike Kinney and Randy Harig welcome longtime friend and fellow wrestler Shane Shimon (Shimdog) to the show. The three of…
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WWT Ep. 23 - The Setback That Changed Everything
Every turning point starts as a setback. In Episode 23 of Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike and Randy each share the moment that changed everything for them. The…
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WWT Ep. 22 - Interview With Big Daddy Dolan
Episode 22 – Life After Wrestling and Rebuilding Confidence Mike Kinney & Randy Harig with Jay Behrends (formerly Big Daddy Dolan) What happens when the ring…
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WWT Ep. 21 - Why Confidence Breaks When Roles Do
Most people want results before they decide who they are. That order creates confusion, inconsistency, and fragile confidence. In this episode of Wrestling…
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WWT Ep. 20 - Confidence Is Built, Not Found
Most people believe confidence is something you wait for. In this episode, Mike and Randy break down why that belief keeps people stuck. Drawing from job…
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WWT Ep. 19 - When Negative Thoughts Take Over A Real Conversation on Mental Health
In Episode 19 of Wrestling With Tomorrow, Randy Harig and Mike Kinney sit down for a wide ranging and emotional conversation that reflects both loss and…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast18. WWT Ep. 18 - Building a Universe, One Show at a Time
Episode 18 was recorded inside the El Parral Ballroom while the crew was setting up for the next Lucha Union show. Randy and I wanted you to feel the energy of…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast17. WWT Ep. 17 - Grand Slam Fallout: The Return, The Reaction, The Reality
The dust has settled after MAW Grand Slam VII — and Cowboy Gator Magraw’s long-awaited return is finally in the books. In this episode, Mike and Randy break…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast16. WWT Ep. 16 - The Calm Before the Bell
In this episode of Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike Kinney and Randy Harig sit down just days before MAW Grand Slam VII — where Mike steps back into the ring for…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The PodcastWWT Special Edition: Cowboy Gator Magraw vs. Aaron Corbin - The Heated Face Off
This week on Wrestling With Tomorrow, Randy takes the reins as host for a special Max Kellerman–style interview between Aaron Corbin and Cowboy Gator Magraw…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast15. WWT Ep. 15 - When Everything Falls Apart (and You Still Show Up)
This week, the gloves are off. The Kickstarter failed. The documentary’s off. The BBQ rub deal fell through. Mike’s walking into his final match with busted…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast14. WWT Ep. 14 - The Mainstream Mental Health Conversation
In Episode 14 of Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike and Randy dive into the growing conversation around mental health in the mainstream. Highlights from this…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast13. WWT Ep. 13 - The Entitlement Trap
In Episode 13 of Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike Kinney opens up about being passed over for promotions time and time again—and the wake-up call that changed…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast12. WWT Ep. 12 - Building Lucha Union & Owning Our Lane
Mike and Randy sit down for a wide-open conversation about where Wrestling With Tomorrow is headed, why Lucha Union is more than just another indie show, and…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast11. WWT Ep. 11 - Gator’s Return and Lucha Union
Mike and Randy are back in the studio breaking down the next big step in this comeback journey: the official launch of Lucha Union. From why it’s happening…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast10. WWT Ep. 10 – The Comeback Code: Why Some People Quit and Others Keep Fighting
What separates the people who stay down… from the ones who rise again? In this episode, Mike and Randy unpack the mindset behind comebacks—whether it’s in the…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast9. WWT Ep. 9 – Say Your Prayers: Remembering Hulk Hogan
In this special episode of Wrestling With Tomorrow, Mike Kinney and Randy Harig honor the life and legacy of the most iconic figure in professional…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast8. WWT Ep. 8 - Blood, Rope, and Balance
Mike & Randy attended a deathmatch show—barbed wire, broken glass, chaos everywhere. But what hit them the hardest wasn’t the violence in the ring…it was the…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast7. WWT Ep. 7 – The Relaunch w/ Randy Harig
After two and a half years, Wrestling With Tomorrow is back. In this special relaunch episode, Mike Kinney is joined by his new co-host, longtime friend and…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast6. WWT Ep. 6 w/ Jake Johnson
Host Mike Kinney sits with his friend, Jake Johnson, a fellow podcaster and sales professional. Jake and Mike discuss overcoming obstacles, effective teamwork…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast5. WWT Ep. 5 w/ Hans Anderson
Host Mike Kinney sits with his friend, Hans Anderson, whom Mike believes truly exemplifies "The American Dream." Hans tell us about his life from an…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast4. WWT Ep. 4 w/ Kenny Wade
Host Mike Kinney reviews the career of a man of many talents: Air Force veteran, retired pro bull rider, and currently working as a traveling singer, Kenny…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast3. WWT Ep. 3 w/ Matt Centner
Host Mike Kinney reviews the career of a former traveling actor, Matt Centner, to understand how he pivoted his life after leaving the stage...all this and…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast2. WWT Ep. 2 w/ Charlie Brenneman
Host Mike Kinney takes a deep dive into the career of former UFC star Charlie Brenneman to determine how Charlie shifted gears after his career ended in the…
Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast1. WWT Ep. 1 w/ Aaron Corbin
Host Mike Kinney takes a deep dive into the career of independent professional wrestler to determine how Aaron shifted gears after reaching the pinnacle of his…