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Since 1984 every wrestling promoter has tried to beat Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation unsuccessfully… except one, Eric Bischoff. From a "C-Team Announcer" to the President of WCW, Eric did it all! The nWo, Monday Night Nitro, and most importantly beating Vince not once, but 83 times in a row! Hear all about it on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson!

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Recent Guests

Ariel Helwani
MMA journalist and host of Uncrowned
Yahoo/Uncrowned
Episode: Episode 429: Why The nWo Still Matters
Jacques Rougeau
Member of the Rougeau family, wrestling legend
GPW / Wrestling Rougeau family
Episode: Episode 427: What Now MVP?
Tony Schiavone
Former WCW announcer, later with AEW
AEW
Episode: Episode 426: 83 Weeks After Hours
Jim Ross
Legendary wrestling commentator
AEW
Episode: Episode 426: 83 Weeks After Hours
Mike Dockins
Gimmick attorney, expert on wrestling contracts and IP
Gimmick Attorney
Episode: Episode 425: No Contract Is Forever
Nick Hogan
Nick Hogan, son of Hulk Hogan
Episode: Episode 424: Time For A Change
Nick Malaya
Nick Hogan, son of Hulk Hogan
Hogan family; Real American documentary participant
Episode: Bonus Edition: REAL AMERICAN Documentary Reaction
Andre Freitas
Special effects master extraordinary
AFX Studios
Episode: Episode 421: Inside WCW's Wildest Creations
Raj Giri
Wrestling journalist and analyst, guest commentator on wrestling news segments
Wrestling Inc.
Episode: Episode 417: 83 WEEKS LIVE

Hosts

Conrad Thompson
Host of The 83 Weeks Podcast with Eric Bischoff; co-host and show guide; affiliated with AdFree Shows / 83 Weeks
Eric Bischoff
Former WCW President; co-host; central figure and boss in many discussions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7.3k ratings
  • Conrad’s best pairing

    In my opinion the differences between Conrad and Bischoff make for the most solid dynamic in pairing. Two guys I don’t get tired of. Please keep this pairing. Also bring on more guests.

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    Russell Boulware
    United States3 months ago
  • Says “don’t get involved in politics”

    …then derides businesses that disagree with his stilted views. Been a loyal listener for years, but there are plenty of shows to listen to where the host isn’t celebrating the rot that is destroying the fabric of our nation. Better to be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.

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    1
    itcamefromthesea
    United States4 months ago
  • Insufferable

    I tried listening in the early days of this show and I actually made it through most of the first year. The fact of the matter is that Eric Bischoff is an insufferable megalomaniac much like the political figures he supports. Nuff said.

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    1
    fly1ngelbowdrop
    United States5 months ago
  • Older Episodes

    What happened to the older shows? I liked going back and listening.

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    5
    FrankG125
    United States6 months ago
  • Eric is a terrible listen

    Just can’t listen. His voice is hard to hear, he speaks as if everyone is in the know, the way he goes off on tangents just drains me and the worst is the spin and mental gymnastics he expects you to jump through to get his point is ridiculous. Sorry Eric I tried and I just can’t.

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    KingUrameshi
    United States7 months ago

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Episode 429: Why The nWo Still Matters
Q: Do you think the Bloodline can outlast WCW or the NWO in cultural impact?
The guests suggest it depends on execution and corporate-creative alignment, with potential to become a defining era if written and produced with strong, compelling storytelling.
Episode 429: Why The nWo Still Matters
Q: What makes the NWO resonate more than other factions or eras in wrestling?
Ariel explains that the NWO felt authentic and disruptive during a stale period for WWF, delivering real-edge storytelling that blurred lines and created lasting, iconic moments.
Episode 428: 30th Anniversary of Scott Hall's Invasion of Monday Nitro
Q: Where does the NWO rank in all-time wrestling storylines from your perspective?
Bischoff and Evans discuss the NWO as arguably the pinnacle due to its seismic disruption, while acknowledging that contexts like era, audience, and production amplified its impact; they suggest it's a defining moment that reshaped modern wrestling storytelling.
Episode 419: 25th Anniversary Of The Last Nitro
Q: If you were in charge, how would you have booked the last Nitro to leave fans with a lasting impression?
Bischoff suggests focusing on a thematic farewell that ties back to iconic moments and matches, using bookend callbacks and star power to evoke nostalgia while ensuring the overall experience reinforces the WCW brand and its legacy.
Episode 416: AEW, Make Your Move!
Q: What was the turning point that made the Attitude Era feel like a turning point for wrestling?
Sahadi discusses the organic rise of Attitude-era creativity, where the emphasis on emotion and storytelling, driven by the performers and writers, created a momentum that felt like a turning point even without a grand premeditated plan.

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The show combines long-running wrestling history with sharp, opinionated business analysis. Across episodes, conversations swing between deep industry context, nostalgia for WCW and 1990s wrestling, and pragmatic takes on live events, contracts, sponsorships, and media strategy. A recurring strength is pulling insider perspectives from veteran promoters, writers, and production specialists, often anchored by candid storytelling and practical advice for performers and industry stakeholders. A standout factor is the duo's dynamic—combining business-savvy commentary with firsthand memories from the wrestling world—which makes complex industry shifts approachable for fans and potential guests alike.

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1. Ariel Helwani
2. Jacques Rougeau
3. Tony Schiavone
4. Jim Ross
5. Mike Dockins
6. Nick Hogan
7. Nick Malaya
8. Andre Freitas

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