{"podcast":{"title":"The Rap On Wrestling","slug":"the-rap-on-wrestling-7231356","podcast_index_feed_id":7231356,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6541168/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rap-on-wrestling--6541168","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5a83002f76cf1d3f3a95a2d49e6e8347.jpg","author":"The Rap On Wrestling","episode_count":95,"summary":"The Rap On Wrestling with Shaheem Reid is where hip-hop culture meets the squared circle! Hosted by veteran journalist and storyteller Shaheem Reid, this podcast dives deep into the undeniable connection between rap and professional wrestling. From legendary crossovers to behind-the-scenes moments, Shaheem sits down with wrestlers, artists, and industry insiders to break down the bars, the battles, and the bigger-than-life personas that make both worlds iconic. 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