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  • The Sports Nerd talks wrestling, baseball history , and more with Big D and Nathan Neumann
    2025/08/10

    Johnathan Fury returns with a new episode, a new guest and a new topic!


    This episode with spoke with fellow military veteran and former pro wrestling referee and announcer Big D. We discuss our respective journeys in professional wrestling, as well as how are connection to professional wrestling impacted our respective military journeys. Frequent Guest and co host Nathan Neumann returns as well to join us as well.


    This episode also touches on the impact of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball, it's impact on the game and how it is felt today, as well as how baseball looked during segregation. We also speak about Jackie's journey in the military (specifically his experience during WW2). This was an interesting and engaging discussion you won't want to miss!


    Big D is an Air Force veteran of 16 years (and counting) and meteorologist. He has spent time as a referee, announcer and briefly as a wrestler in professional wrestling.



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    1 時間 22 分
  • We're back!
    2025/03/20

    Welcome back everyone!


    After a hiatus for some personal matters, the sports nerd podcast is back!


    We're excited to be back presenting content and it could not have come at a better time! Wrestlemania Season is upon us and heating up! The angles and stroylines have become even more intriguing than last years brilliant buildup. John Cena is a heel! CM Punk is still HIM, and many other intriguing angles going on!


    Today's episode I speak with frequent podcast collaborators John Harrington and Nathan Neumann. We spoke immediately after the elimination chamber and had a fantastic conversation! Topics include John Cena's heel turn, where the Punk/Reigns/Rollins angle is going, Jey Uso, and more. We also speak about the craziness of the NBA, the Doncic effect, Steph Curry's greatness, and the trajectory of both The Minnestota Timberwolves and The New York Knicks respectively!



    Johnathan Fury is a retired professional wrestler and Iraqi Freedom veteran turned podcaster. He served 20 years in the MN Army National Guard and is now an aspiring businessman. He is a representative of both the veteran community, the black community, and the professional wrestling community. He has a passion for professional wrestling, sports, horror movies, and the supernatural. Follow both this podcast as well as "Johnathan Fury Presents 'Fear of the Dark'"


    Nathan Neumann is a former professional wrestling referee and professional videographer. He brings a lifetime of wrestling knowledge and observations to the podcast with his unfiltered blend of humor and honesty to the pod.


    John Harrington is a fellow Iraqi veteran of color who served with Johnathan Fury in the MNARNG. He is a diehard Timberwolves loyalist, a basketball coach, and frequent flag football player. When he isn't on the podcast, he is coaching his children in sports and spends time with his wife and kids in his down time. He brings incredible basketball knowledge and an organic enthusiasm for professional wrestling!

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    1 時間 47 分
  • Bring Ya A**
    2024/05/22

    In the words of 22 year old superstar Phenom Anthony Edwards, this one is entitled Bring ya Ass!


    Welcome back to the sports nerd Podcast. My guest is John Harrington, as we discuss this crazy NBA playoff picture as well as some WWE talk. Making her podcast debut is my daughter, the incredible Faith Fury!

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    32 分
  • Wrestle Kingdom, Wrestling Happenings, and more with Nathan Neumann
    2024/01/20

    The OG has returned!


    Nathan Neumann, lifelong wrestling fan, lifelong friend of the host, frequent podcast guest/co host, and unofficial voices of wrestling correspondent joins the podcast for a fantastic conversation! We unpack all things wrestling, we talk NJPW, Wrestle Kingdom, Okada's future, and where Bryan Danielson stands among the greatest in ring wrestlers of all time (and why we believe he definitely deserves a place in that conversation). We also touch on some of the AEW and WWE happenings, and our continued push back of tribalism in wrestling.


    Prior to the conversation, Johnathan Fury unpacks some recent happenings in sports and MMA, including the crazy NFL playoff developments, the NBA thus far, and showing respect to the Minnesota Timberwolves terrific half (we are MN based) as well as the hot hand of Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. We also talk about the modern day Brady vs Manning in Mahomes vs Allen and much much more!


    This is an amazing episode that you won't want to miss! Tune in and enjoy the show!

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    1 時間 28 分
  • Hello 2024! Special Guest John Harrington
    2024/01/05

    Happy New Year Everyone!


    The sports nerd podcast is back! Johnathan Fury comes back with another fun sports based discussion with another amazing guest!


    Tonight's guest is my good friend John Harrington returning to the podcast! John and I have a fantastic conversation focused on the happenings of the NBA, John's utter elation of what may be the best MN Timberwolves team since 2003-2004, as well as the happenings of college football, the NFL, and the WWE. Tune in and enjoy the show!

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    50 分
  • 2023-2024 part one!
    2024/01/01
    We are back! Welcome back to the sports nerd podcast with Johnathan Fury. My final guest of 2023 the Maestro and i sit down for a great conversation! This is part one of a two part podcast!
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    1 時間 58 分
  • "Why We Love It!" Johnathan Fury and Nathan Neumann discuss Bret The Hitman Hart, King of the Ring 1993, and the upcoming AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door Show!
    2023/06/25

    We are back! Johnathan Fury and his lifelong friend Nathan Neumann return to discuss classic pro wrestling as well as current wrestling events


    The first half of today's show features a segment called "Why We Love It" and it is an in depth analysis on classic wrestling matches, promos, segments, shows and moments in the history of the wrestling industry. Today we discuss what both of us feel is the single greatest in ring performance in wrestling history 30 years ago by our collective favorite wrestler- Bret The Hitman Hart"


    The second half of this show is a preview of the upcoming NJPW/AEW Forbidden Door PPV! This show will feature a rematch of the instant classic from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. It will also feature a dream match many thought we would not get the opportunity to see, as Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada, 2 of the greatest, if not THE greatest in ring performers of this generation!


    Johnathan Fury is a retired professional wrestler and retired military veteran. He is a lifelong enthusiast of professional wrestling, combat sports, baseball, football and basketball. He lives in the twin cities with his wife and two children.


    Nathan Neumann is an experienced and talented videographer and video editor, and a former pro wrestling referee. He is a lifelong friend of Johnathan Fury and a longtime guest and at times co-host of the podcast. He brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm with his longtime love of professional wrestling!

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    1 時間 13 分
  • Johnathan Fury Returns with John Harrington! 02/26/2023 Super Bowl 57 recap, WWE Elimination Chamber discussion, NBA and more!
    2023/02/26

    Johnathan Fury is back! The Positive vibe having, endearing, nerdy old wrestler/wrestling fan is back! My guest is returning podcast guest and fellow military veteran John Harrington. This podcast discusses the unbelievable Super Bowl battle between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. We also discuss the WWE Elimination chamber and the fantastic match between Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns. We close with some NBA talk, including the trades, landscape of the NBA, and the incredible performance in this years slam dunk contest by Mac McClung which may have saved the annual contest from being the most forgettable to an absolutely breathtaking one! Tune in and enjoy the show


    If you like what you're hearing, do not hesitate to hit that subscribe button for updated shows, future content, and more!

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    59 分