Tights and Fights
by Maximum Fun
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About this podcast
Tights and Fights is the podcast that covers pro-wrestling with the sincerity and hilarity that it deserves. Every week, hosts Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk make sense of the chaos that is the world of sports-entertainment. Whether it's the latest headlines, a cultural analysis of an old angle or a debate about which wrestler has the best merch, Tights and Fights will examine every corner of the squared-circle for your enjoyment.
Episodes
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- Ep. 500: This is the 500th Episode! · 55 min · Episode 501After a lengthy build, the 500th episode of Tights and Fights is here! The team reflects on ten years of memories including the show’s origins and our wrestling memories. Plus…
- Ep. 499.99: Rest In Peace PAC · 46 minThis week the wrestling world was rocked with awful news: AEW’s PAC suddenly passed away. He wrestled in WWE as both Adrian Neville and Neville. We dedicate this show to his…
- Ep. 499.5: The state of wrestling · 27 minAfter months of slogging through the worst of “Big-Business” WWE, we’ve finally emerged into a world where both RAW and Smackdown are really good. What’s behind this turnaround?…
- Ep. 499: Behold, the newest champions of WWE · 45 min · Episode 499There’s been a lot to appreciate lately about the title scene in WWE. Chelsea Green is on her way to greatness, Trick Williams has his fuzzy US title back, and Penta looks like a…
- Ep. 498.9: The Eve of Kofi-Mania ft. Kefin Mahon · 19 min · Episode 500A throwback discussion of Kofi Kingston's career up to the culmination of Kofi-Mania. Featuring Kefin Mahon from How2Wrestling.
- Ep. 498.5: It’s a New Level, Yes it is. · 1 h 4 min · Episode 499Kofi and Austin Creed have debuted in AEW as The New Level. It was one of wrestling’s worst kept secrets, but their energy to be in a new setting has been infectious. We react…
- Ep. 498: Penta and Rey Fenix Take the Spotlight · 32 min · Episode 498For the last several weeks there’s been a tournament of Luchadors, where the winner will challenge Roman Reigns for the World Championship. It all comes down to Penta vs. Rey…
- Ep. 497.5: Mini-sode - Why Kevin Owens is amazing · 33 minThis week, we take an extensive look at the women’s roster of WWE– they company has no lack of star power, but it seems clear to us that the women are not being set up for success.
- Ep. 497: Where are the Women of WWE? · 46 min · Episode 497This week, we take an extensive look at the women’s roster of WWE– they company has no lack of star power, but it seems clear to us that the women are not being set up for success.
- Ep. 496: SummerSlam 2026 Review - The End of an Era · 51 min · Episode 496SummerSlam featured the conclusion of a story a decade in the making. We discuss a very emotional main event and whether or not the two-night format is benefiting these shows or…
- Ep. 495: SummerSlam 2026 - Everything You Should Care About · 37 min · Episode 495This episode is everything you need to know for the biggest SummerSlam of all time. We explain the stories and emotions for two nights in Minneapolis that will have major…
- Ep. 494.5: BoCo Preview - The 15th anniversary of CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb · 13 minIt’s the anniversary of one of the most important promos in WWE history. We take a look back at what makes the Pipe Bomb so significant. To hear the full chat go to…
- Ep. 494: Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns – A Decade in the Making · 45 min · Episode 494Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns entered WWE together in 2012. Now they’re set for their latest match at SummerSlam. We’ll fill you in on why this rivalry is worth revisiting.
- Ep. 493: So long Celtic Warrior– Sheamus departs WWE · 42 min · Episode 493This week, we take a look back on the career of Sheamus. The Celtic Warrior has left WWE after an absolutely storied career– so what’s next? Plus: so many title changes have…
- Ep. 492: Sami Zayn wins the WWE Championship · 40 min · Episode 492After a decades long career, Sami Zayn is WWE Champion. We take a look back at his career up to this moment and think about how long we think this reign will be (it may have even…
- Ep. 491: The Bloodline returns · 43 min · Episode 491The story of the Bloodline has been called the greatest story in wrestling history. Now that Roman Reigns is champion once again, the Samoan faction is back in the spotlight. But…
- Ep. 490.5: Noche de Los Grandes · 19 minIt’s a holiday weekend and that means a special bonus conversation! Lindsey and Hal take a look at AAA’s battle of Los Grande Americanos and why it’s a candidate for Match of the…
- Ep. 490: Long Live The King and Queen of the Ring? · 38 min · Episode 490Lindsey Kelk is back again! And what better time to arrive than with an in-depth look at royalty in the WWE? Now that King and Queen of the Ring have existed for a few years, we…
- Ep. 489: A is for AAA, C is for Clash in Italy w/ Daron Jackson · 43 min · Episode 489This week we’re joined by Daron Jackson. He’ll tell us all about his brand new children’s book “A is for Armbar.” Plus, Los Grande Americanos and Clash in Italy!
- Ep. 488: A Long Look at Lucha w/ Mark Gagliardi · 50 min · Episode 488This week we’re joined by the incomparable Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin’s podcasting partner from “We Got This.” He actually had a recent wrestling adventure: seeing a live CMLL…
- Ep. 487: WWE has an Overwhelming PLE Strategy · 43 min · Episode 487This week WWE will have the latest Saturday Night’s Main Event on Peacock; next week, Clash at Italy will be on ESPN. It makes us long for a time when each monthly PPV/PLE only…
- Ep. 486: The New Day has left WWE · 1 h 10 min · Episode 486Go to maximumfun.org/jointights to become a MaxFun Member. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll earn great gifts and help this show continue. After a brief respite from WWE, the…
- Ep. 485: #MaxFunDrive - RJ City Wore a Wrestling Shirt · 1 h 22 min · Episode 485We’re still celebrating the #MaxFunDrive in one of our favorite ways: with the return of our beloved RJ City! We’re talking all about sitcoms, what behavior fans should cut out…
- Ep. 484: #MaxFunDrive - The Aftermath of WrestleMania 42 · 1 h 20 min · Episode 484Welcome to the MaxFunDrive! We’re ready to celebrate the best way we know how: Talking about the biggest wrestling event of the year.
- Casters on Casters: Ben Blacker, Alonso Duralde, and Hal Lublin · 22 minIt's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Ben…
- MaxFun Drive x WrestleMania weekend · 3 min · Episode 483We are so close to the MaxFun Drive! And coincidentally, we’re super close to WrestleMania! Both of those worlds collide on Tights and Fights.
- Ep. 482: McKenzie Mitchell Showcases Wrestling’s Best Fashion · 47 min · Episode 482McKenzie Mitchell is the author of the new book Threads of Triumph: Professional Wrestling’s Most Iconic Looks. She joins us to talk about the importance of a wrestler’s gear…
- Ep. 481: The WrestleMania Card has Taken Shape · 54 min · Episode 481WrestleMania continues to take shape! And with Hal still out recovering from his JoCo Cruise, Danielle and Lindsey are unleashed to give their thoughts on what awaits us in just…
- Ep. 480: A look back at the WWE Hall of Fame · 49 min · Episode 480Before WrestleMania weekend, WWE will induct the latest class into the WWE Hall of Fame. We take a look at this year’s group (that notably DOESN’T include Cyndi Lauper) and…
- Ep. 479: Randy Orton is evil once more · 44 min · Episode 479Randy Orton has taken part in the proud WrestleMania tradition of beating Cody Rhodes bloody. We take a look at the WWE Title match and the other stories leading to wrestling’s…
- Re-run: Rufi Thorpe - Margo's Got Money Troubles · 36 minWe’re joined by Rufi Thorpe, author of the book Margo’s Got Money Troubles (which will also have a series on Apple TV soon).
- Ep. 478: AJ Lee + Elimination Chamber 2026 · 53 min · Episode 478With WWE’s Elimination Chamber PLE officially behind us, there’s nothing left but the road to WrestleMania! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey take a look at how building to the biggest…
- Ep. 477: It’s time to build beyond Elimination Chamber · 53 min · Episode 477It’s officially Elimination Chamber weekend! We take an extended look at everyone involved in the card and explain why it’s time for WWE to build for the future.
- Ep. 476: Let’s Get More Inter-Gender Wrestling! · 41 min · Episode 476It’s the return of our beloved Lindsey Kelk! To celebrate, we’re talking about one of wrestling’s final taboos: women fighting men.
- Ep. 475: Wrestling’s best and worst gimmick matches · 52 min · Episode 475The Elimination Chamber is upon us! We’re going to take a look at the history of the event and discuss some of the gimmick matches from wrestling history, from the good like the…
- Ep. 474: The 2026 Royal Rumble Review · 55 min · Episode 474Welcome to the aftermath of the Royal Rumble! Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan winning the titular matches almost feels secondary to the weird vibes that surrounded the show.
- Ep. 473: The Best and Worst of the Royal Rumble · 52 min · Episode 473It’s Royal Rumble weekend! Someone tell WWE’s marketing team! If they’re failing at discussion of the best gimmick match in company history, we’ll do it for them.
- Ep. 472: Best Wrestling Interview Shows · 56 min · Episode 472It’s Royal Rumble season but the build to next weekend’s show has been very poor. What gives? To distract ourselves, we’ll take a look at the best wrestling interview shows of…
- Ep. 471: Rough House with Alison Lyn Miller · 48 min · Episode 471We’re joined by Alison Lyn Miller, author of the new book Rough House: A Father, A Son, and the Pursuit of Pro Wrestling Glory. Plus: Drew McIntyre is WWE Champion!
- Ep. 470: Let’s Predict Wrestling in 2026 · 45 min · Episode 470We’re back! After briefly catching up on all the new champions that were crowned in the last couple of weeks, the team looks ahead to what we think will happen in wrestling in…
- Ep. 469: Wrestling in 2025 Part 2 - What actually happened? · 29 min · Episode 469It’s the final episode of 2025! The team looks back on some of the biggest wrestling moments of the year, from the stars who shined to all of the streaming changes we had to bear.
- Ep. 468: Wrestling in 2025 Part 1 - John Cena’s Finale · 40 min · Episode 468With the end of the year upon us, it’s time for a lot of reflection on the year in wrestling. We start with the culmination of John Cena’s final year as a professional wrestler.
- Ep. 467: A preview of John Cena’s final match · 34 min · Episode 467As of this publication, there are mere hours to go before John Cena is no longer a wrestler. We take a look at his final match and everything surrounding it. Wiki Wiki!
- Ep. 466: How Lindsey Survived Survivor Series · 53 min · Episode 466Fresh off Survivor Series in San Diego, Lindsey Kelk, Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford are ready to talk wrestling! Everything from John Cena’s final PLE to Liv Morgan’s return…
- BoCo Preview: Lindsey Kelk on All the Formerly Elite Wrestlers · 13 minThis is a special preview of Bonus Content that’s now available. To hear the whole show go to Maximum fun dot org slash join and become a MaxFun Member. It’s as little as $5 a…
- Ep. 465: All Formerly Elite Wrestlers · 57 min · Episode 465Mike Eagle returns to join Hal and Danielle! The OG Tights and Fights trio discusses the wrestlers who made the jump from AEW to WWE.
- Ep. 464: A look at WWE’s newest champions · 50 min · Episode 464Hal, Danielle and Lindsey return to catch up on some of the biggest news from the last two weeks. There have been so many new champions crowned! Hopefully it’s enough to get WWE…
- Preview: Pokemon and Wrestling Crossover · 18 minJulian steps into the hosting chair and is joined by Austin Taylor and Brenda Snell from Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries. The unusual trio will talk all about the crossovers…
- Ep. 463: Total Divas: Where are they Now? · 1 h 8 min · Episode 463Danielle and Lindsey take look at the alumnae of Total Divas. After leading a lot of new fans to wrestling, what did they all go on to do?
- Ep. 461: What’s going on with the World Heavyweight Title? · 44 min · Episode 461Hal, Danielle and Lindsey discuss the best path forward for the World Heavyweight Championship and who they’re excited to see with gold after last week.
