On week 517 of the 3 time award winning podcast Duke Loves Rasslin, The Duke sits down with broadcaster, host, and dynamic woman of color Cynthia Conte! Known as a true trailblazer in combat sports journalism, Cynthia breaks down her historic journey in media, her passion for professional boxing, and what it takes to thrive at the highest level.

• The Ultimate Power Couple Dynamic: Cynthia shares hilarious insights into her marriage as a glam-loving city queen married to a rugged mountain man, and why their unique dynamic works.

• Life on the Trail & Glamping Culture: Cynthia breaks down her love for competition, her definition of glamping, and whether she could survive the wilderness on reality TV.

• Scrappy Behind the Glam: Don't let the heels and beauty fool you, Cynthia details her own boxing background and ability to hold her own if anyone steps out of line.

• Women's Boxing Weekly: Cynthia opens up about her new show alongside legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein, detailing her immense respect for her co-host and mentor.

• Pioneering Combat Sports Coverage with Jeandra LeBeauf: Cynthia reflects on her collaborative media work with fellow sports reporter Jeandra LeBeauf, creating space for women to lead hard-hitting combat sports discussions.

• Making Boxing History on HBO: The Duke and Cynthia reflect on her historic milestone as the first woman in nearly 50 years to host the weigh-ins for HBO Boxing's final broadcast.

• Co-Hosting Canelo vs. Triple G II: A look back at making history alongside Giselle Zarur as the first female duo to co-host a major pay-per-view fight weekend in Las Vegas.

• Motherhood, Family, and Faith: Cynthia opens up about balancing her career as a wife, mother, and broadcaster, and how the core values instilled by her parents keep her grounded.

• Mastering the Art of the Interview: How Cynthia earns the trust of world champion fighters by bringing authentic, human-first conversations to sports media.

• Wisdom for Her Younger Self: Cynthia shares the heartfelt advice she would give her younger self about trusting the process, staying resilient through early struggles, and knowing her worth in a tough industry.

Hit play now on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform to hear this inspiring, unfiltered conversation with one of the sharpest minds in sports broadcasting! You do not want to miss the real gems Cynthia drops in this exclusive episode.

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In Episode 87 of the 3-Time Award-Winning Podcast, Devon and Duke break down the fine line between true compassion and convenient morality across culture, sports, and high-stakes national headlines.

The show opens with an elite deep-dive into professional wrestling mechanics and in-ring psychology, examining the fan anticipation around Penta's high-profile trajectory. From there, the conversation shifts into high-stakes political, media, and societal analysis.

The hosts take aim at the concept of "Selective Empathy," holding up a mirror to the public and political echo chambers:

• The Lindsay Clancy Trial & Legal Double Standards: Analyzing the societal rush to find psychological justifications in high-profile cases while contrasting how grace is selectively extended or withheld depending on who is on trial.

• The Harassment of the Holdout Juror: Calling out the hypocrisy of both Democrats and Republicans when a lone Black juror stood his ground. The hosts expose how self-proclaimed defenders of the legal system quickly resort to doxxing and personal attacks when a juror's constitutional duty blocks a partisan consensus.

• Beastiality In The FBI: Why did FBI Director Kash Patel make it clear the FBI has lowered the standard and no longer automatically disqualifies people who have participated in beastiality? WTF is going on here?

• Macklemore & The Cost of Speaking Out: Analyzing the fallout surrounding Macklemore-Ed Sheeren-Bob Kraft, examining Bob Kraft's censorship campaign and corporate venue pressure, and how public figures face swift institutional exile or selective outrage when challenging political consensus.

• Systemic & Global Hypocrisy: Challenging listeners directly on how media consumers, political operatives, and everyday citizens construct mental loopholes to excuse mass loss of life, political overreach, and institutional failures.

Unfiltered, independent, and uncompromising—Episode 87 challenges listeners to examine their own empathy gaps and demand consistent accountability across the board.

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Join WWE & TNA Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and award-winning media specialist Duke Loves Rasslin for a heated episode that dives deep into an intense online confrontation surrounding the outlawing of Kratom. Duke exposes a direct message exchange with a prominent Kratom CEO and former gun marketplace founder, uncovering questionable connections and personal threats while Devon reacts to the shocking revelations. The hosts close out the show with a solemn, critical reflection on the legacy and ongoing health toll of September 11.

Episode Highlights

• The Kratom Crackdown: Duke doubles down on his stance against Kratom following its legal ban in Massachusetts, sparking a widespread debate across social media.

• Exposing 'Big Kratom': Duke reveals details from an unexpected private exchange with Todd Underwood, CEO and Founder of MitWellness, after Underwood publicly targeted the show.

• Controversial History: The hosts dissect Underwood’s past as founder of United Gun Group and his involvement in hosting the controversial 2016 auction of the firearm used in the Trayvon Martin tragedy.

• Direct Threats & Confrontations: Hear how the online argument escalated into harsh words, questionable references to outside figures, and potential threats directed at the podcast.

• Devon Dudley Reacts: The 5-time Hall of Famer weighs in on the ethics, public health responsibility, and outrageous claims made by industry pushes, holding nothing back.

• 9/11 Reflection & The Air Quality Cover-Up: Devon and Duke wrap up the episode with a heartfelt tribute to the victims and first responders of September 11. The hosts unpack unsettling historical facts and government reports showing how federal and local officials reassured the public that the air was safe to breathe in Lower Manhattan despite data showing extreme levels of airborne toxins, asbestos, and dioxin. They discuss how these misleading assurances suppressed health warnings, leading to severe, chronic respiratory illnesses and rising cancer rates among first responders, cleanup workers, and area residents.

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