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TAKE A BUMP with Danny Picard and Matt Taven

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Ring of Honor's Matt Taven and Boston sports personality Danny Picard join forces to host a weekly podcast that provides a mix of real talk, hot takes, and kayfabe, including special guests from the world of pro wrestling. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takeabump/support

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Ring of Honor's Matt Taven and Boston sports personality Danny Picard join forces to host a weekly podcast that provides a mix of real talk, hot takes, and kayfabe, including special guests from the world of pro wrestling. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takeabump/support

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English


Episodes
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Ep. 50: Matt Taven and Danny Picard discuss the state of the world, while Matt answers questions from the fans - 3/25/20

3/25/2020
On Episode 50 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard continue to do the show from separate locations during the Coronavirus crisis. Both Matt and Danny believe the worst is yet to come. The boys try to look ahead to the future, all while discussing what they've been up to during the Massachusetts emergency "stay-at-home" order. Plus, Matt answers questions from the fans. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this...

Duration:01:18:47

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Ep. 49: Matt Taven and Danny Picard are in quarantine but the show goes on, thoughts on ROH cancelling live events, WrestleMania at the Performance Center, Coronavirus conspiracies, and more - 3/18/20

3/18/2020
On Episode 49 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven was forced to do the show from a remote location (his home) while Danny still has concerns about Coronavirus. But the show goes on. The boys shared their thoughts on Ring of Honor having to cancel live shows through May, WrestleMania being moved to the WWE Performance Center, Tom Brady leaving the Patriots, Coronavirus conspiracies, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support...

Duration:01:20:35

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Ep. 48: Will pro wrestling cancel events over Coronavirus concerns? Plus, Matt Taven and Danny Picard react to Gronk signing with WWE, and Matt Sydal joins the show - 3/11/20

3/11/2020
On Episode 48 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard opened the show with the latest on Coronavirus and discussed what precautions the pro wrestling world might take in the near future. Plus, the boys reacted to Rob Gronkowski signing with WWE. And Matt Sydal joined the show to discuss his upcoming return to a Ring of Honor event. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takeabump/support

Duration:01:32:48

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Ep. 47: It's TAKE A BUMP's One-Year Anniversary, Matt makes an announcement, Danny warns of another incoming asteroid, the boys discuss Coronavirus containment, and JT Dunn joins the show - 3/4/20

3/4/2020
On Episode 47, and the One-Year Anniversary of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven made an important announcement. Also, Danny Picard warned Matt of another incoming asteroid, which led to more discussion about the Coronavirus insanity. Plus, Northeast Wrestling's JT Dunn joined the show to explain how wrestling saved his life. And another installment of "Ask Taven Anything." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

Duration:01:19:12

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Ep. 46: Matt Taven remembers Nick Steel, Teddy Goodz joins the show and has a Steel story for the ages, and Matt and Danny feel differently about Coronavirus - 2/19/20

2/20/2020
On Episode 46 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven opened the show with his thoughts on the sudden passing of Indie veteran Nick Steel. The boys were joined by Teddy Goodz, who told a wild story about Steel. Goodz also explained how he hid his wrestling career from his parents for 10 years. And what's the deal with Coronavirus? Matt and Danny are on the case. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

Duration:01:10:42

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Ep. 45: Matt Taven discusses his latest surgery, Keith Youngblood joins the show to talk about his upcoming title match in NEW, and Taven dishes out some Valentine's Day advice - 2/13/20

2/14/2020
On Episode 45 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven opened the show discussing his latest surgery. Plus, Keith Youngblood joined Matt and Danny to talk about his upcoming title match at NEW. And the boys get into the latest news about asteroids, radio signals in space, and PETA. Also, Jeff Cobb in AEW? And they close out the show with Matt giving some Valentine's Day advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

Duration:01:14:36

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Ep. 44: Mark Haskins from Ring of Honor joins the show, and Matt Taven and Danny Picard react to the Super Bowl, the Mookie Betts trade, and the return of Travel Taven - 2/5/20

2/6/2020
On Episode 44 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor superstar Mark Haskins. Plus, Matt and Danny reacted to the Super Bowl, including the halftime show and the commercials. And the boys also discussed the Mookie Betts trade, the return of Travel Taven, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takeabump/support

Duration:01:11:02

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Ep. 43: Dak Draper from Ring of Honor joins the show, Matt Taven reacts to Kobe Bryant's shocking death, and the boys make Super Bowl prop bets - 1/30/20

1/31/2020
On Episode 43 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor superstar Dak Draper, who discussed his road to ROH and his short-lived MMA career. Plus, Matt shared his thoughts on the shocking death of Kobe Bryant. Also, Matt and Danny talked about Bitcoin, high speed rail systems, and more. They also made Super Bowl prop bets for Sunday's big game. And as usual, Matt closed out the show answering questions from fans. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

Duration:01:18:55

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Ep. 42: Matt Taven and Danny Picard preview the Royal Rumble, Matt shares some career-changing advice from Adam Cole, and Ring of Honor's Dan Maff joins the show to discuss his return to ROH - 1/22/20

1/23/2020
On Episode 42 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor superstar Dan Maff, who told a great story about his return to the company and previewed his upcoming match with AEW's Darby Allin at this weekend's NEW event. Plus, Matt and Danny went over the Vegas odds to win this Sunday's Royal Rumble, and there's one name pretty high on the list that surprised them. Also, Matt explained how current NXT champion Adam Cole advised him to lead his own group in Ring of...

Duration:01:41:58

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Ep. 41: Ring of Honor associate producer/editor Zane Decker joins the show, Matt Taven and Danny Picard vote on the 'Best of the Decade' in ROH, and much more - 1/15/20

1/16/2020
On Episode 41 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor associate producer/editor Zane Decker who described what it's like to work with Matt and other professional wrestlers. Plus, Matt and Danny voted on the "Best of the Decade" in Ring of Honor, while Matt answered questions from the fans, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takeabump/support

Duration:01:18:28

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Ep. 40: Ring of Honor Ambassador Cary Silkin joins the show, and Matt Taven shares an update on his recovery from surgery in the first episode of 2020 - 1/8/20

1/8/2020
On Episode 40 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor Ambassador Cary Silkin, who promoted his new podcast and discussed how his ticket-scalping days led to pro wrestling (22:38). Plus, Matt shared an update on his recovery from surgery, while giving everyone a rundown of the latest movies and documentaries that he's watched while being stuck in the house. Also, the boys discussed the future of their beloved Tom Brady. And, forget the Jericho Cruise, how...

Duration:01:30:12

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Ep. 39: Matt Taven reveals some breaking news about his latest injury, the boys close out 2019 with some final thoughts, and Danhausen joins the show to discuss wrestling and horror movies - 12/18/19

12/18/2019
On Episode 39 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven opened the show with some breaking news on his latest injury, while reacting to his loss at Final Battle over the weekend. Plus, Danhausen joined the show to discuss his recent wrestling fame, how long it takes to paint his face, and his favorite horror movies. And Matt and Danny closed out the show with the last "Ask Taven Anything" segment of 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...

Duration:01:43:24

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Ep. 38: Angelina Love from Ring of Honor joins the show, one last preview to Final Battle, Matt Taven and Danny Picard discuss Christmas gifts they never received, and more - 12/10/19

12/11/2019
On Episode 38 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor's Angelina Love before her big match at Final Battle on Friday night. Plus, Matt answered questions from fans to begin the show, which included plenty of Christmas talk. Also, Matt shared some last thoughts before his match with Vinny Marseglia at Final Battle. And were the New England Patriots spying on the Cincinnati Bengals? Matt and Danny gave their take! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

Duration:01:32:39

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Ep. 37: Joe Hendry from Ring of Honor joins the show, Matt Taven has more words for Vinny, and Danny Picard doesn't want to know about an asteroid on its way towards Earth - 12/4/19

12/4/2019
On Episode 37 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard are joined by Ring of Honor's Joe Hendry, who discussed his classic entrance music, video games, and more. Plus, Matt Taven had some strong words for Vinny Marseglia before Final Battle next week. And the boys also talked about the latest with Jeffrey Epstein, Bikram Yoga, asteroids on their way towards Earth, and Home Alone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support...

Duration:01:54:19

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Ep. 36: Ring of Honor referee Todd Sinclair is in-studio to discuss his unique journey in pro wrestling, the worst bumps he's taken, his love for hockey, and more - 11/20/19

11/20/2019
On Episode 36 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined in-studio by Ring of Honor referee Todd Sinclair, who described his journey to becoming the company's senior official. Todd also discussed his most memorable moments as a pro wrestling ref, as well as the worst matches he's ever had to officiate. Also, don't think refs take bumps? Then you haven't heard about some of the bumps Todd's taken in the ring. Plus, the boys close out the show with another "Ask Taven Anything"...

Duration:01:38:05

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Ep. 35: Ring of Honor Tag Team champion Mark Briscoe joins the show, Matt and Danny react to CM Punk's 'return' to the WWE, and people are trying to ban Nike sneakers from the Olympics - 11/13/19

11/13/2019
On Episode 35 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by one half of the Ring of Honor Tag Team champions, Mark Briscoe (50:00), who discusses risking his life going through tables, the Legion of Doom, cutting promos during basketball games, and a new fishing app that he swears by. Plus, Matt and Danny reacted to CM Punk returning to WWE television this week (31:00). Also, are people really trying to ban a Nike sneaker from the 2020 Olympics? And we learned some new stuff...

Duration:01:34:11

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Ep. 34: Matt Taven gives his "State of the Kingdom" address after being attacked by Vinny Marseglia, and Dexter Loux joins the show to discuss his wrestling career and his love for gambling - 11/6/19

11/6/2019
On Episode 34 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven opened the show by addressing the shocking attack by his former best friend, Vinny Marseglia. Is "The Kingdom" done for good? And how will Matt handle it next? Plus, Matt and Danny discussed the latest conspiracies on the death of Jeffrey Epstein. And are we already using alien technology? Danny Picard is confused as to why the latest breakthrough with "Quantum Computing" isn't the top story in world news. And Northeast Wrestling's Dexter Loux joined...

Duration:01:06:47

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Ep. 33: Ring of Honor's Brian Milonas joins the show, Matt Taven recalls his trip to the UK and explains his current injuries, the boys wonder who's in OJ Simpson's fantasy football league - 10/30/19

10/30/2019
On Episode 33 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Brian Milonas from Ring of Honor (17:45). Brian discussed how he became a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Lakers, while telling stories about his WWE tryouts, and recalling the time that Vince McMahon raised his arm in the ring. Plus, Matt discussed his recent trip to the UK and broke down all the injuries he's currently dealing with. And the boys closed out the show with another "Ask Taven Anything"...

Duration:01:30:37

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Ep. 32: Josh Woods from Ring of Honor joins the show, Matt Taven and Danny Picard discuss attacks on The Kingdom, Mike Bennett asking for WWE release, and DMT - 10/16/19

10/16/2019
On Episode 32 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor's Josh Woods, who talked about his wrestling and MMA background, getting cut from WWE/NXT, and his current ROH friendship with Silas Young (49:19). Plus, Matt and Danny discussed who's been stalking The Kingdom, Mike Bennett's future in pro wrestling after asking for his release from WWE, DMT trips, LeBron James' comments on China, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

Duration:01:42:39

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Ep. 31: Flip Gordon from Ring of Honor wrestling joined the show, Matt and Danny discussed Brock Lesnar winning WWE Championship, and even more next-level UFO talk - 10/9/19

10/9/2019
On episode 31 of TAKE A BUMP, Matt Taven and Danny Picard were joined by Ring of Honor's Flip Gordon, who discussed his very unique journey to the pro wrestling world. Plus, Matt and Danny reacted to Brock Lesnar's nine-second championship win over Kofi Kingston at WWE's "Smackdown on FOX" premiere. And the boys take their UFO talk to the next level, while sending a simple message to all Earthlings: Please do not eat babies! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...

Duration:01:58:48