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LiMPiN AiNT EASY with Timmy Baltimore

LiMPiN AiNT EASY with Timmy Baltimore

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Timmy Baltimore is the host of LiMPiN AiNT EASY. He is a physically disabled professional wrestling personality and creative mind. With 20+ years of invaluable industry experience as an announcer, producer, writer, & booker; most notably in WWE’s Developmental Territories of OVW and一once under a WWE contract一in pre-NXT FCW, as assistant writer/junior booker to “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. The relationships & reputation that Timmy has built over the years provide him the unique ability to respectfully navigate honest and personal conversations with his guests. This is a responsibility that the show’s host does not take lightly; as Timmy himself harbors a heart-wrenching story that gave way to an adverse existence. But neither his physical disability nor the recurring traumatic fallout could quell his passion for the Art & Enterprise of Professional Wrestling. Timmy Baltimore’s story is one Surviving the Nightmare, Enduring the Reality, & Living the Dream.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
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  • #WWE Saw No Money in MONDO: He Went on to Work Vince McMahon, Triple H, Ric Flair, & Shawn Michaels
    Jun 27 2025
    “Gut check time.” In this raw, unfiltered episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, host Timmy Baltimore reconnects with his old friend and undeniable workhorse of the wrestling business, Mike Mondo. Best known as part of WWE’s infamous Spirit Squad, Mondo peels back the curtain on the grind behind the gimmick — sharing deeply personal stories of rejection, reinvention, and redemption. From being told he’d never make money in wrestling to training under Rip Rogers, learning psychology from Vince McMahon, and now resurrecting himself in the NWA, this is a comeback story for the ages. Mondo talks: Getting overlooked in WWE due to his size The real story behind Spirit Squad’s formation Mental health battles after getting released How Roddy Piper, Ric Flair & Paul Heyman shaped his mindset Reclaiming purpose through NWA and coaching And why this is the best version of Mike Mondo the world has ever seen 🔥 “I will outwork you. I need this more than air to breathe.” ➤ Follow Mike Mondo: @TheMikeMondo ➤ Watch him on NWA Powerrr every Tuesday at 6:05 PM EST ➤ Booking inquiries: TheMikeMondo@gmail.com 🎤 LiMPiN AiNT EASY — where the stories & the struggle are real. #wwe, #wweraw, #roh, #limpinainteasy, #spiritsquad, #nwa, #nwapowerrr, #ovw, #ricflair, #vincemcmahon, #tripleh, #shawnmichaels, #nicnemeth, #jimcornette, #wrestling, #wrestlingpodcast ========== 00:00 — Teaser 01:53 — Theme 02:25 — Gridiron Mondo 07:50 — Vertical Challenges 10:36 — Workhorse 14:52 — Louisville By Way of New York 16:25 — OVW: The Harvard of Pro Wrestling 20:48 — Mondo’s Bond w/ “Nightmare” Danny Davis & “Hustler” Rip Rogers 24:10 — “Mr. Broadway” Mike Mondo 25:40 — Always Back to Basics 28:06 — John Laurinaitis: “How Can I Make Money with Mike Mondo?” 33:30 — Tommy Dreamer Called Had Few Favors 34:25 — Favorite OVW Era 36:05 — The Many Mentors of Mike Mondo 37:13 — Getting a Spot on the Spirit Squad 41:39 — What Mondo Learned Working with Vince McMahon 44:17 — Flair on the Fly 45:47 — How Shawn Michaels & Triple H Call a Match 47:55 — Roddy Piper on Intent 50:21 — You’re Going Slow. Slow Down! 54:12 — Going Develop Mental in FCW 58:45 — When The Job Becomes Your Identity 01:00:04 — Life Decisions After WWE Release 01:03:15 — Ring Of Honor Run 01:03:48 — Working Every Ring Of Honor Wrestler’s Style 01:07:39 — Being “Basically Hired” As A Coach At WWE PC 01:10:42 — NWA Getting The Best Version of Mike Mondo Yet 01:12:57 — How Aron Stevens/Damien Sandow & Bryan Idol Got Mondo Back on Track 01:14:50 — It’s F’ing Gut Check Time! 01:15:53 — TJV: Tanned, Jack, Vascular 01:16:56 — Mondo Darkest Days & Greatest Challenges 01:26:39 — The Trip Spot ========== LiMPiN AiNT EASY with Timmy Baltimore It’s Wrestling, As REAL As It Gets. Timmy Baltimore isn’t just the “Handicaptivating Host”—he’s lived it. A physically disabled wrestling announcer, producer, writer, and booker with over two decades in the business, Timmy has earned the trust of the industry’s elite. From his early days in MCW and OVW, to working alongside “The American” Dream Dusty Rhodes in WWE’s developmental system, to calling the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis at ALL IN 2018, Timmy has seen–and survived–it all. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching confession, a backstage war story, or a hard-earned lesson from the road, LiMPiN AiNT EASY delivers the truth from the trenches. With his deep relationships and unmatched empathy, Timmy creates a space where guests feel safe to be real. And that’s the secret: Timmy’s own journey—marked by clinical death, comeback after comeback, and a relentless passion for the craft—makes this show not just compelling… but unmissable. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a tribute to resilience. It’s wrestling’s confessional booth. It’s LiMPiN AiNT EASY—and it damn sure ain’t fake. =========== SHOW LINKS🔗 https://linktr.ee/LiMPiNAiNTEASY YouTube📺 🔗https://youtube.com/@limpinainteasy?si=3TYQv34fNCZmZNeF Podcast🎧 🔗https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/limpin-aint-easy-with-timmy-baltimore/id1800272596 Twitter/X: @timmybaltimore 🔗https://x.com/timmybaltimore?s=21 Instagram: Instagram: @timmybaltimore 🔗https://www.instagram.com/timmybaltimore?igsh=MXE3ZXRzMmg5MmYxYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: @timmybaltimore 🔗https://www.tiktok.com/@timmybaltimore?_t=ZT-8vUTC4uvKTS&_r=1 Facebook: “Timmy Baltimore” Facebook🔗https://www.facebook.com/BrentTarring/ ========== LiMPiN AiNT EASY CREDiTS: Created, Written, Produced, & Hosted by: Brent “Timmy Baltimore” Tarring
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • "Hi, I'm Eugene" - Nick Dinsmore On How Wrestling's Best Worker Became WWE's Most Special Character
    Jun 18 2025

    Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore joins Timmy Baltimore for one of the most honest, raw, and revealing interviews in LiMPiN AiNT EASY history. From his early days at OVW to becoming one of WWE’s most memorable characters, Nick opens up about the highs and heartbreaks of his wrestling journey. 💥 Hear the real story behind the Eugene character. 💊 The painful truth about addiction, injury, and life after WWE. 🧠 What Vince McMahon, Triple H, and William Regal really thought. 🎤 Why Eugene got over—and what ultimately led to his releases. Whether you’re a longtime fan or curious about what it really takes to survive in the business, this episode delivers heart, humor, and hard-earned truth. 🎧 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more powerful stories from the ring. 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes. #WWE, #WWERAW, #smackdown, #LiMPiNAiNTEASY, #EUGENE, #TRIPLEH, #OVW, #VKM, #vincemcmahon, #williamregal, #WWEDEVELOPMENTAL, #NICKDINSMORE, #JOHNCENA, #eVOLUTION, #SPECIALNEEDS =========== LiMPiN AiNT EASY with Timmy Baltimore The Show Is LiMPiN AiNT EASY, Where Wrestling Gets Real. Timmy Baltimore isn’t just the “Handicaptivating Host”—he’s lived it. A physically disabled wrestling announcer, producer, writer, and booker with over two decades in the business, Timmy has earned the trust of the industry’s elite. From his early days in MCW and OVW, to working alongside “The American” Dream Dusty Rhodes in WWE’s developmental system, to calling the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis at ALL IN 2018, Timmy has seen–and survived–it all. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching confession, a backstage war story, or a hard-earned lesson from the road, LiMPiN AiNT EASY delivers the truth from the trenches. With his deep relationships and unmatched empathy, Timmy creates a space where guests feel safe to be real. And that’s the secret: Timmy’s own journey—marked by clinical death, comeback after comeback, and a relentless passion for the craft—makes this show not just compelling… but unmissable. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a tribute to resilience. It’s wrestling’s confessional booth. It’s LiMPiN AiNT EASY—and it damn sure ain’t fake. =========== SHOW LINKS🔗 https://linktr.ee/LiMPiNAiNTEASY YouTube📺 🔗https://youtube.com/@limpinainteasy?si=3TYQv34fNCZmZNeF Podcast🎧 🔗https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/limpin-aint-easy-with-timmy-baltimore/id1800272596 Twitter/X: @timmybaltimore 🔗https://x.com/timmybaltimore?s=21 Instagram: @timmybaltimore 🔗https://www.instagram.com/timmybaltimore?igsh=MXE3ZXRzMmg5MmYxYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: @timmybaltimore 🔗https://www.tiktok.com/@timmybaltimore?_t=ZT-8vUTC4uvKTS&_r=1 Facebook: “Timmy Baltimore” 🔗https://www.facebook.com/BrentTarring/ ========== LiMPiN AiNT EASY CREDiTS: Created, Written, Produced, & Hosted by: Brent “Timmy Baltimore” Tarring

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • The Cult of (On-Air) Personality: Why SoCAL VAL Still Runs the Show
    Jun 11 2025

    In this episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, the glamorous and grounded SoCal Val joins Timmy Baltimore for a no-holds-barred conversation about her journey from a 15-year-old on the indie scene to becoming a key on-air talent during TNA’s most explosive years. Valerie opens up about breaking into the business as a teenager, the double standards women face in wrestling, why she never wanted to be a wrestler, and how being underestimated became her superpower. From early fandom to working with legends like Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, David Sahadi, and Jeremy Borash; Val shares wisdom, war stories, and a little bit of well-earned sass.

    🎙️ Topics include:

    • Why wrestling personalities matter just as much as wrestlers

    • Feminism, fashion, and fighting for your spot

    • Backstage politics, diva drama, and doing the work • How she’s still getting booked—and why gratitude is her secret weapon

    ➤ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more raw, real conversations with the legends and lifers of wrestling.

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    Wrestling’s Realest Show About the Struggle Behind the Spotlight.

    LiMPiN AiNT EASY is the only show where professional wrestling’s biggest names—past, present, and future—pull back the curtain and open up about the real-life battles behind their larger-than-life personas.

    Hosted by the “Handicaptivating” Timmy Baltimore, this raw, revealing, and often inspirational series blends human-interest storytelling with insider knowledge from the world of sports entertainment.

    Timmy Baltimore isn’t just a host—he’s lived it. A physically disabled wrestling announcer, producer, writer, and booker with over two decades in the business, Timmy has earned the trust of the industry’s elite. From his early days in MCW and OVW, to working alongside “The American” Dream Dusty Rhodes in WWE’s developmental system, to calling the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis at ALL IN 2018, Timmy has seen—and survived—it all. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching confession, a backstage war story, or a hard-earned lesson from the road, LiMPiN AiNT EASY delivers the truth from the trenches. With his deep relationships and unmatched empathy, Timmy creates a space where guests feel safe to be real.

    And that’s the secret: Timmy’s own journey—marked by clinical death, comeback after comeback, and a relentless passion for the craft—makes this show not just compelling… but unmissable. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a tribute to resilience. It’s wrestling’s confessional booth. It’s LiMPiN AiNT EASY—and it damn sure ain’t fake.

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    SHOW LINKS

    🔗 https://linktr.ee/LiMPiNAiNTEASY

    YouTube📺 🔗 https://youtube.com/@limpinainteasy?si=3TYQv34fNCZmZNeF

    Podcast🎧 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/limpin-aint-easy-with-timmy-baltimore/id1800272596

    Twitter/X: @timmybaltimore 🔗 https://x.com/timmybaltimore?s=21

    Instagram: @timmybaltimore 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/timmybaltimore?igsh=MXE3ZXRzMmg5MmYxYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    TikTok: @timmybaltimore 🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/@timmybaltimore?_t=ZT-8vUTC4uvKTS&_r=1

    Facebook: “Timmy Baltimore” 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/BrentTarring/

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    LiMPiN AiNT EASY Credits:

    Created, Written, Produced, & Hosted by: Brent "Timmy Baltimore" Tarring

    Co-Editors: Tony Lorusso & Steve Diaz

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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