This week, we are making history on Duke Loves Rasslin. Join us for an unforgettable, deeply personal conversation with "The Ice Breakers," the legendary pioneers who formed the original USA Women's Bobsled Team.

This isn't just an interview; it’s a family reunion of sports icons who became sisters while breaking barriers on the ice. From the high-speed turns of Lake Placid to the hallowed halls of the International Olympic Committee, these women changed the face of sports forever.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The Power of Pioneers: How two members competed while pregnant, providing the crucial data that shaped how the Olympics and national teams support pregnant athletes today.

• Safety and Sacrifice: A look at the untold stories, fears, and specific concerns each member faced during the early, dangerous days of the program.

• The Journey to Gold: Celebrating the modesty of Liz Parr-Smestad, who remained a pillar of the team from its inception through the historic gold medal wins years later.

• A Call to Action: Duke calls on men everywhere to use their platforms to elevate and amplify the voices of women in sports and beyond.

• Words of Wisdom: The team shares invaluable advice for the next generation of history-makers just starting their own journeys.

  Meet The Ice Breakers (The Original Team)

• Alex Allred aka "One More Time Alex": A USOC Athlete of the Year and prolific author who helped write the first women’s bobsled bylaws.

• Jill Bakken Linder aka "The Baby": The historic pilot who secured the first-ever Olympic gold medal for women’s bobsled in 2002.

• Cristina Dolan aka "Crash": An MIT-educated cybersecurity expert and National Champion in Skeleton.

• Nancy Lang Houghton aka "Linus": A Division I All-American and physical therapist who was the first woman to train full-time at the US Olympic Training Center.

• Laurie Millett aka "the Bullet": Known for her incredible speed and a lifelong career dedicated to Special Olympics and adaptive physical education.

• Liz Parr-Smestad aka "Tootsie": A dedicated educator and pioneer who won silver in the first national push championships while pregnant.

• Michelle Powe aka "Pooh Bear": The first gold medal pilot in the national women’s championships and a lifelong mentor and educator.

• Elena Primerano Wise aka "Lil’Prim": A track standout turned bobsled pilot and America's Cup champion, now a high school choir director.

• Christine Spiezio aka "Pumpkin": A marathoner, triathlete, and record-setting driver at the dangerous Mt. Van Hoevenberg track.

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The title has changed hands! In this high-octane installment of the 3-time award-winning podcast, Devon & The Duke, WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley proves why he’s the "World Champion Podcaster." From a clean sweep in the debate department to legendary locker room stories, this episode is a masterclass in high-energy "rasslin" talk.

Devon and Duke break down the fallout from the 2026 Royal Rumble and dive deep into the industry's biggest shifts, all while Duke deals with the rare experience of being "jobbed out" in every argument!

Inside Episode 58:

• Royal Rumble 2026 Recap: The fellas praise a stellar night of storytelling, exploring the intricate paths laid out for both the Men’s and Women’s divisions.

• The Phenomenal Farewell: A heartfelt look at the Gunther vs. AJ Styles retirement match. Was it the perfect send-off for a legend?

• Modern Day Territory Wars: Devon makes a shocking comparison, claiming AEW’s focus reminds him of the classic NWA vs. WWF wars of the 80s. Duke isn't buying it, leading to a hilarious debate where Devon (somehow) manages to come out on top.

• The Royce Keys (fka Powerhouse Hobbs) Debate: Duke is "all out" on the Elvis-style lip flexing, but Devon shuts him down by comparing it to the iconic People's Eyebrow.

• The Inside Scoop on Royce Keys: Devon reveals his history as an agent for Royce in the past, their ongoing friendship, and the real reason Royce is finally smiling now that he’s under a WWE contract.

• The Legend of Haku: You’ve heard the myths, now hear the truth. Devon tells a side-splitting, terrifying story about the legendary Haku using a "goozle" in a real-life bar fight against a Marine.

• Humanoids & Jobbers: Duke faces the music as the crowd (and the signs) turn against him after Devon’s back-to-back debate victories.

Join the Hall of Famer and the Duke for an episode filled with laughs, technical insights, and the kind of chemistry that only two of the best in the business can provide.

#DevonAndTheDuke #WWE #RoyalRumble #AJStyles #Gunther #RoyceKeys #PowerhouseHobbs #AEW #ProWrestling #Podcast #Haku #WrestlingStories #WorldChampion #Testify

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Get ready to turn up the heat! This week on the 3-time award-winning Duke Loves Rasslin podcast, things are getting a little "Wylde." We are joined by one of the most electrifying rising stars in the industry, the "Mistress of Flames" herself, Mandy Wylde!

Mandy isn't just a standout performer for Reality of Wrestling (ROW); she’s a legitimate fire breather who brings plenty of flare to the ring. In this episode, Duke and Mandy dive deep into her journey, her heritage, and a culinary debate that might just change the way you look at dipping sauces forever.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 🔥 The Heat is On: Mandy breaks down the art of being a professional fire breather and how she earned the title "Mistress of Flames."

• 👑 Training with Royalty: What it’s really like being a student of WWE Hall of Famers Booker T and Queen Sharmell at the Reality of Wrestling school.

• 🌍 Roots & Identity: Mandy opens up about her personal journey growing up biracial with a Latino father and a White mother, and how her heritage shapes her perspective today.

• 🍗 The Chicken Tender Chronicles: A hilarious, deep-dive discussion into Mandy’s obsession with chicken tenders.

• 🥣 The Great Dip Debate: Ranch or Buffalo? Mandy and Duke get into the nitty-gritty of dipping sauces, leading Duke to give Mandy her newest (and perhaps most delicious) nickname: "Spicy Ranch."

• 🙌 The ROW Experience: Why Reality of Wrestling is the place to be and what’s next for Mandy’s red-hot career.

Whether you're a die-hard member of the ROW Nation or just here for the sauce talk, this episode is packed with laughs, insight, and pure wrestling passion.Don’t miss out on the spice!

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

Hashtags:#DukeLovesRasslin #MandyWylde #RealityOfWrestling #ROW #BookerT #QueenSharmell #MistressOfFlames #SpicyRanch #WrestlingPodcast #ChickenTenders #FireBreather #IndieWrestling #SupportWrestling

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