Episode 3308: Hulk Hogan’s Life And Legacy, Gawker Media Message, Lionesses Hit Home

Americans love a hustler-showman with a larger-than-life alter ego and Terry Bollea created one of the greatest in the shape of Hulk Hogan, who in the 1980s emerged as the most famous of all pro wrestlers.

David Bixenspan joins us today to talk about the life and legacy of the Hulk, who died yesterday aged 71. Why did he become the face of pro wrestling? How will he be remembered? And might his Peter Thiel-assisted destruction of Gawker Media be his most important legacy?

We also look ahead to Sunday’s Euro 2025 final between Spain and ‘proper’ England as the Lionesses, in yet another major final, break TV and streaming records for ITV.

Click the player at the top of the page to play the show. Monday’s shows are free to all. To listen to our programming throughout the rest of the week, join the Second Captains World Service. There’s no contracts, no hidden fees and shows can be listened to on all good podcast apps, on Spotify or through our website. It’s independent, commercial-free and member-led with feature interviews, breaking news, Ken’s Football Show, The Politics Podcast, and lots of added extras. You’ll also be supporting the development of our longer-form work, such as our international series’  ‘Where Is George Gibney?’ and Stakeknife.

Ken Meets Gurban as Qaraba? put Shels to the Sword. https://t.co/vMwYQG6dNY pic.twitter.com/0NlzN3DRFX

— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) July 24, 2025