Rephonic
Artwork for Out of the KC Vault

Out of the KC Vault

Kayfabe Commentaries
Professional Wrestling
WCW
World Wrestling Entertainment
Wrestling
ECW
Georgia Championship Wrestling
New Jack (jerome Young)
Shane Helms
Attitude Era
Atlanta, United States
All Japan Pro Wrestling
Iron Sheik
Jim Duggan
Rock and Roll Express
WWE
Lucha Underground
New Japan Pro Wrestling
NWO
Houston Wrestling
WWF/WWE

Step back into the golden era of professional wrestling with Out of the KC Vault, the definitive audio home for the legendary Kayfabe Commentaries archive. Each week, we unlock the vault to bring you the industry's most honest, raw, and controversial shoot interviews. From the groundbreaking Timeline series to the deep dives of Guest Booker and YouShoot, hear the icons of the ring pull back the cu... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes21Founded3 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
WrestlingSports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Out of the KC Vault

Latest Episodes

The hard-nosed Amarillo territory of yesteryear can have its roots traced to one man... Dory Funk, Sr. A star in the ring and a highly respected promoter and owner, Dory Sr. churned out talents that would go on to be superstars both in the ring and a... more

Grow up watching Cosby, Leave It to Beaver, Family Ties? Well, forget anything you may have learned about family life from TV. This look inside the pro wrestling family explores all elements…from kayfabing the grammar school teachers to the dinner ta... more

It’s January of 1984 and the entire WWE has hinged its future on one man. And now he has changed his mind. Hogan has called and he’s not coming. What now?Join Kevin Sullivan in this remarkable DVD as he sits down in our mock booking office and procee... more

YouShoot has returned with another of the wrestling business’ most brave participants. Shane Helms came to national prominence as the character The Hurricane, and he has come to be known as one of the funnier storytellers in wrestling.Here in the You... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Kevin Sullivan
Guest Booker, wrestling booker providing strategic booking insights in the discussion
Kayfabe Commentaries / Guest on the show
Episode: Guest Booker #01 | Kevin Sullivan
Shane Helms
Professional wrestler known for The Hurricane and Gregory Helms personas
WWE/WCW/indies
Episode: YouShoot #26 | Shane Helms
Terry Taylor
Professional wrestler turned booker and creative force in the wrestling industry during the UWF/Crockett era
Terry Taylor (booker/writer)
Episode: Guest Booker #14 | Terry Taylor
Ricky Morton
Professional wrestler known for forming the Rock and Roll Express
Rock and Roll Express
Episode: Timeline WCW #10 | Rock ’n’ Roll Express | 1986
Robert Gibson
Professional wrestler, part of the Rock and Roll Express
Rock and Roll Express
Episode: Timeline WCW #10 | Rock ’n’ Roll Express | 1986
Baron Von Raschke
Former WWA champion and main event talent in Indiana
WWA, Indianapolis
Episode: Back To The Territories #06 | Baron Von Raschke | Indianapolis
Tony Atlas
Mr. USA, veteran professional wrestler
Self/Professional Wrestling
Episode: YouShoot #18 | Tony Atlas
Jim Duggan
Professional wrestler known as Hacksaw Duggan, guest on the show
World Wrestling Federation (WWF / WWE)
Episode: Timeline WWE #05 | Hacksaw Duggan | 1988
Brutus Beefcake
Professional wrestler known for the barber gimmick and big late-80s push in WWE
WWE (WWF)
Episode: Timeline WWE #14 | Brutus Beefcake | 1989

Host

Jim Cornette
Host of the show and interviewer; frequent contributor to backstage and booking discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Bout Time!

    So glad you guys are on podcast platforms. Always great stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    consumer1156
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong guest variety and unfiltered storytelling.
Excellent archive-driven conversations with industry insiders.
Great for fans who want context on backstage dynamics and booking.
Long-form, candid wrestling history with insider perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Guest Booker #01 | Kevin Sullivan
Q: What is the overarching strategy for 1984 in this plan?
The strategy centers on a bold national expansion driven by a strong weekly TV product, cross-country angles, and a carefully staged year-long push for top stars while protecting the world title and building heels and faces to sustain audience interest.
Guest Booker #12 | Al Snow
Q: What do you see as the most important driver of a wrestling promotion's success besides in-ring talent?
The most important driver is attendance and the ability to tell compelling stories that motivate people to buy tickets and keep them coming back, not just how good the matches are in isolation.
Breaking Kayfabe #02 | Jerome Young
Q: How did you first get into wrestling and what was your entry like with promoters?
He recalls early interactions with promoters like Jim Cornette, who helped shape his early gimmick and the heat he would generate, including controversial promos.
Breaking Kayfabe #02 | Jerome Young
Q: Did alcohol or drugs play a part in your early life and crimes?
He notes alcohol and later pills as factors that influenced his behavior, especially during a period of heavy drinking and pill use.
Breaking Kayfabe #02 | Jerome Young
Q: What was the first crime Young Jerome commits?
He describes planning and executing a robbery in ninth or tenth grade, using a small gun, and taking money from a store near his home.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the KC Vault

What is Out of the KC Vault about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep dive into wrestling history, backstage dynamics, and the business of professional wrestling through candid shoot-style interviews. Across episodes, listeners hear veteran stars and industry insiders share honest memories about locker room culture, territory politics, booking decisions, and the evolution of promos, character work, and TV storytelling. The format often blends long-form storytelling with practitioner-level insights, offering behind-the-scenes context on how promotions operated, how heat was built, and how legacies were crafted. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on authenticity, unfiltered perspectives from legendary figures, and a treasure trove of era-specific anecdotes that appeal to serious fans, researchers, and... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Out of the KC Vault?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Out of the KC Vault. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Out of the KC Vault and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Out of the KC Vault get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Out of the KC Vault, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Out of the KC Vault?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Out of the KC Vault, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Out of the KC Vault have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Out of the KC Vault has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Out of the KC Vault?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Out of the KC Vault:

1. Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru
2. Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian Solomon
3. Jim Cornette Experience
4. Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam
5. The Stevie Richards Show

How many episodes of Out of the KC Vault are there?

Out of the KC Vault launched 3 months ago and published 21 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Out of the KC Vault?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Out of the KC Vault?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Out of the KC Vault from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Out of the KC Vault?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Out of the KC Vault. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Out of the KC Vault?

Recent guests on Out of the KC Vault include:

1. Kevin Sullivan
2. Shane Helms
3. Terry Taylor
4. Ricky Morton
5. Robert Gibson
6. Baron Von Raschke
7. Tony Atlas
8. Jim Duggan

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days