Zaheer is a composer and producer based in the UK and boy howdy, is he awesome! He's worked with Brian Cage, Nick Aldis, Mickie James, and so many more of your favorites.

How'd he get started in writing wrestling entrance themes? Will we be collaborating on something soon? He also wrestles? HE WORKED OUT WITH BRIAN CAGE? All that and more on this episode.

I also challenge Zaheer to our new segment called Music City Rumble, where I ask musicians and wrestlers to book their favorite musicians in a men's match, a women's match, and a tag team match! I also ask him to name three songs that represent the heart and soul of Zaheer the Producer.

Enjoy!

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Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

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Hi everyone!

Bowling For Soup has been one of my favorite bands for YEARS now and I got the opportunity to speak with Jaret Reddick...right when Bowling For Soup hit 1 Billion streams! It's an unbelievable feat and we talk all about they got there. We also talk all about Jaret's pro wrestling background from being named an official VON ERICH by KEVIN VON ERICH HIMSELF (dude) and how his son getting into wrestling led him to writing a song for Alexa Bliss.

We talk about the legacy of Bowling For Soup, their music being plated in space on NASA's Discovery, and the modern releasing of albums vs. singles and when artists may leverage one type of release schedule over the other.

I also challenge Jaret to our new segment called Music City Rumble, where I ask musicians and wrestlers to book their favorite musicians in a men's match, a women's match, and a tag team match! I also ask Jaret to name three songs that represent the heart and soul of Jaret Reddick.

Enjoy this awesome episode of Pop punk, wrestling, and good times!

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIkQOXc7x9NFiIHsYDov27nsUJpcIYJ49

Social media:

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Hi everyone!

If you'd have told me in my formative years that I'd get to have a conversation with Pulley's Scott Radinsky, I'd have told you you're absolutely off you're rocker. But on today's episode, that's exactly what happened (no one fell off their rocker, but you get me).

On today's episode, Scott from Pulley and I talk about their upcoming split EP with Punk Rock supergroup Fire Sale (who include former members of Face to Face, No Use For A Name and The Ataris) called Split Personality and break down each track of theirs from the record, “Torn Apart By Time and Write A Note If You Leave. Scott and I also talk about what goes into being in a successful band for 40 years and the camaraderie of he and his Pulley bandmates.

Enjoy!

Split Personality will be available on all major streaming platforms on September 5th, 2025.

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

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Hi guys!

On this episode, I speak with Christina Rotondo, a versatile musician from the United Kingdom. Christina Rotondo was the voice Janis Goblin in Doctor Who's "The Church on Ruby Road" episode, as well as appeared on screen as Liz Lizardine in The Interstellar Song Contest. She's also lent her musical prowess to the song "Let Go" from Roblox (after Piggy...I don't know what that means as I'm not knowledgeable about Roblox LOL).

Discover how she continues to thrive in the music industry by performing covers, playing at weddings, and much more. Christina shares her insights on the transformative power of social media in shaping modern music careers, offering a unique perspective on how platforms have opened new doors for artists worldwide.

Also, what musicians would Christina put in the ring in a wrestling match? You'll have to tune in and see.

Check out Christina Rotondo's work:

🎸 https://www.christinarotondo.com/

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

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For those of you who know me, I'm a huge fan of horror movies and especially the storytelling in The Conjuring series. So imagine my surprise when I see a post on MetalSucks that says something like Vera Farmiga Starts a Metal Band!

Firstly...WHAT.

Second, we gotta get The Yagas on the show to have a conversation.

I got the opportunity to speak with Jason Bowman and Renn Hawkey from The Yagas about their new album, the formation of their band through Jason's music school Rock Academy, and the creative process behind coming up with The Yagas debut record, Midnight Minuet. Did you know Scott Ian from Anthrax may be responsible for the formation of The Yagas? Because that may absolutely be a thing.

We discuss the themes present in their lyrics, their musical influences, and share personal stories that shaped their artistic journey. The conversation also touches on their favorite songs from the album and concludes with fun questions that reveal their personalities and musical tastes.

As always, I also ask Jason and Renn about what musicians they'd pit in a wrestling match for the ages and what kind of match! Ginger Baker vs. WHO???

Let's GO!

Learn more about The Yagas

www.instagram.com/theyagas

www.facebook.com/theyagas.

www.theyagas.com

@theyagasband @rockacademywoodstock2056

00:00 Intro to The Yagas

03:38 The Formation of The Yagas at Rock Academy

07:05 The Creative Process Behind the Album

10:49 Exploring the Lyrics and Themes of the Record

13:34 The Creative Process in Music

17:01 Exploring Personal Connections to Songs

20:20 The In Between: What Are Renn and Jason's favorite Yaga's song?

23:31 Musical Wrestling Matches and Personal Playlists

28:11 Ropes N Riffs Outro for Riverside.mp4

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Hi guys!

I'm really excited to have sat down with by buddy Darren Fisher, also known as THESE WOLVES. He's a talented composer known for his work on wrestling music, including his popular rendition of MJF's AEW theme Better Than You and his cover of Hangman Page's theme, Dead To Rights. We discuss the intersection of wrestling and music, the creative process behind composing themes, and the impact of music on wrestling culture.

Darren shares his experiences filming wrestling matches, collaborating with other musicians, and the challenges of storytelling through music. Our conversation also touches on personal musical influences and the future of wrestling music.

Check out These Wolves:

🎸 https://www.instagram.com/these_wolves/

🎸 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCThZSZm3Xu2Zbm5ASw4R_6w

🎸 https://www.facebook.com/THESEWOLVES/

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIkQOXc7x9NFiIHsYDov27nsUJpcIYJ49

Social media:

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Javi, formerly Javier Bernal in WWE NXT and Evolve, and wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan explore the intersection of metalcore music and wrestling, discussing Javi's influences, his journey of self-discovery, and the importance of community in both fields.

They delve into Javi's his time at NXT and Evolve, his experiences with injuries, and how he has crafted a unique persona that resonates with fans. The discussion highlights the power of music and wrestling to connect people and the significance of authenticity in performance. In this engaging conversation,

Javi and John also discuss how he wrote his own entrance theme post-WWE, who some of the names in the music video were (including his wife WWE's Tatum Paxley), and what a dream wrestling card of musicians would be!

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?

Contact via email at johnkiernanmusic@gmail.com. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contact

Take a listen to my themes!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIkQOXc7x9NFiIHsYDov27nsUJpcIYJ49

Social media:

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Hi guys! I, your resident wrestling entrance theme composer John Kiernan interviews the one and only Uncle Ben, Ben Eller! Ben is a guitarist known for his recent performance with Mastodon and his unbelievable YouTube guitar channel.

We discuss Ben's recent experience playing with Mastodon, the challenges of learning their songs, and the evolution of the band's music. The conversation also delves into the influence of wrestling in the South, 80's and 90's wrestling, Ben's early memories of wrestling, and the significance of entrance themes in wrestling. We also explore the creative process behind writing themes, the impact of memorable wrestling themes, and Ben's approach to teaching guitar and inspiring students. In this engaging conversation, Ben Eller and I delve into the world of wrestling, music, and the intersection of creativity and technology.

We discuss Adam Jones of Tool playing on WWE Penta and Rey Fenix's entrance themes, the return of CM Punk to WWE, the significance of entrance themes in wrestling, and the evolving role of AI in music creation. Your dynamic duo of this episode emphasize the importance of authenticity in both music and wrestling, while also exploring the representation of female guitarists in the industry.

We also built a hypothetical WrestleMania card featuring iconic guitarists, showcasing their passion for both music and wrestling. Enjoy!

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

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