Tights and Fights

This 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 show in Mexico City! He tells us about that and his thoughts on the modern Luchadors of WWE.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

This 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 came around once a month. But at least the weekly shows are better now!

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2026

We’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 and what needs to happen for wrestling to actually be accessible.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

Welcome to the MaxFunDrive! We’re ready to celebrate the best way we know how: Talking about the biggest wrestling event of the year.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

It'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 Blacker (Dead Pilots Society), Hal Lublin (Tights and Fights & We Got This with Mark and Hal) and Alonso Duralde (Maximum Film!) take listeners behind the scenes and swap stories about the ups and downs of podcasting. Plus, why does every TV reboot have a character that's a podcaster? And how did COVID change the podcasting game? Listen to find out! If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited and Produced by Laura Swisher for Maximum Fun.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

We are so close to the MaxFun Drive! And coincidentally, we’re super close to WrestleMania! Both of those worlds collide on Tights and Fights.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2026

McKenzie 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, from the reliably familiar to the constantly evolving.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2026

WrestleMania 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 a few weeks.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2026

Before 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 remember some of our favorite moments from past events.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2026

Randy 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 biggest show.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2026

We’re joined by Rufi Thorpe, author of the book Margo’s Got Money Troubles (which will also have a series on Apple TV soon).

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2026

With 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 show of the year can improve and the career of AJ Lee

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2026

It’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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2026

It’s the return of our beloved Lindsey Kelk! To celebrate, we’re talking about one of wrestling’s final taboos: women fighting men.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2026

The 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 Royal Rumble to the bad like the Punjabi Prison match.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2026

Welcome 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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2026

It’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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2026

It’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 all time– from Piper’s Pit to Ding-Dong Hello.

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2026

We’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!

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2026

We’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 2026.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2026

It’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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2025

With 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2025

As 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!

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2025

Fresh 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 and more!

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

Mike Eagle returns to join Hal and Danielle! The OG Tights and Fights trio discusses the wrestlers who made the jump from AEW to WWE.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

Hal, 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 back on track!

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Julian 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 of Pokemon and Wrestling.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2025

Danielle 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?

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2025

Hal, 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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2025

Hal, Danielle and Julian discuss a pretty solid PLE, the fallout from Seth Rollins injury and the return of an underappreciated star to WWE.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2025

Hal, Danielle and Julian discuss the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel show in Perth, Australia. Then we dive into the final frontier of wrestlers crossing over into the culture: singing.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2025

Danielle and Lindsey are joined by our old friend John Walsh (Super Eyepatch Wolf on YouTube) to talk about WWE’s WrestlePalooza, AEW’s All Out and the latter days of John Cena’s career.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2025

Hal, Lindsey and Julian break down Wrestlepalooza and WWE Unreal. They both represent a change in the company’s presentation. But how effective were they for fans?

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2025

This episode originally aired in 2024. Jamie Loftus joins us to discuss why she loves the Big Show so much. And we’ll show her one of his best feuds: against the Big Boss Man.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2025

This interview was originally published in 2022. RJ City joins us once more to discuss celebrities getting involved in wrestling.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2025

This interview was originally published in February. Hal and Danielle are joined by Ettore “Big E” Ewen to discuss his pursuit of acting roles and meeting his fiance’.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2025

Hal, Danielle and Lindsey are shocked to see WWE’s partnership with ESPN manifest itself VERY early. Plus, we take a look at the the best– and worst!-- wrestlers turned actors.

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2025

Hal and Danielle are joined by Denise Winkelman. A former wrestler and current comedian, she’ll tell us some stories about getting trained, some of the big names she worked with and why she love Becky Lynch.

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2025

Hal, Danielle and Lindsey discuss the word about Naomi not being medically cleared to perform and give some flowers to Iyo Sky, who just might be the best wrestler in the world.

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2025

The team breaks down the first ever two-night Summerslam and how WWE is apparently really comfy showing off how in bed they are with the Trump administration.

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2025

Before getting into the lackluster build to SummerSlam we report on some late breaking news: the death of Hulk Hogan.

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2025

After a crowded wrestling weekend, it all ended in the best possible way: Naomi is the new World Champion!

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2025

The Great American Bash, AEW’s All In, Saturday Night’s Main Event and WWE Evolution, all in one jam packed weekend!

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2025

It’s the origin of our love story with AEW’s RJ City. This is our original meet-cute with the Wrestling Raconteur record way back in 2019.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2025

Our beloved RJ City returns to us after a FAR to extended break. After talking about 90s sitcoms and fashion we’ll actually discuss wrestling; everything from how AEW has changed from his start with the company to his involvement in the Timeless Toni Storm character.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2025

Hal Lublin returns to give us his takes and concerns with the state of the World Heavyweight Championship and the return of Ron Killings. Plus we think of what’s next for Liv Morgan after her untimely injury.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2025

What a whiplash of emotions from last week! Money in the Bank and the subsequent RAW delivered a lot of fun surprises including the return of our beloved R-Truth.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

It’s yet another big wrestling weekend, this time featuring “Worlds Collide” and “Money in the Bank.” Plus, we bid a fond farewell to R-Truth.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2025