Story Time with Dutch Mantell
Hosted by James Romero
Veteran wrestler and booker Dutch Mantell tells road stories and dissects wrestling history with host James Romero.
A weekly sit-down with one of wrestling's most tenured minds. Host James Romero serves as a conduit for fan questions, teeing up topics for Dutch Mantell to explore with the gruff wisdom of a man who has seen it all. The show is a blend of historical deep dives, hypothetical booking discussions, and reactions to contemporary wrestling clips and news, all filtered through Mantell's old-school perspective.
“Unlike many wrestler podcasts that are straight interview formats, this show is structured as a Q&A with a single, recurring personality. The dynamic between the UK-based host and the Southern-drawling veteran creates a unique cross-cultural conversation about a distinctly American art form.”
Who hosts this show
Story Time with Dutch Mantell features retired professional wrestler, manager, and booker 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell sharing stories and opinions from his 50-year career. Hosted by James Romero of the WSI Network, the show combines historical anecdotes with reactions to current wrestling news. Episodes are often built around listener-submitted questions, covering everything from in-ring psychology to backstage controversies.
Credentials & credits
- Retired professional wrestler (debuted 1972)
- Former WWE Manager (as Zeb Colter)
- Former wrestling booker and creative consultant (IWA, USWA)
- Last USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion
- Multiple-time NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Champion
- Commentator for Smoky Mountain Wrestling
Other ventures
- WSI (Wrestling Shoot Interviews) Network (Host James Romero's company)
- Pro Wrestling Tees Store
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01Best & Worst Wrestling RingsJun 27, 2026 · 8 min
- 02Most Bizarre Botch Ever? - Dutch ReactsJun 26, 2026 · 9 min
- 03Ask Dutch Anything 120 | How Good Was Big Bubba Rogers?Jun 26, 2026 · 56 min
- 04More Jim Ross Health WoesJun 25, 2026 · 6 min
- 05Dutch Mantell on The Purge of TNA TalentJun 24, 2026 · 29 min
- 06Dutch reviews Jacob Fatu vs Eric AndreJun 23, 2026 · 11 min
Notable episodes
- 01Ask Dutch Anything 120 | How Good Was Big Bubba Rogers?
A representative example of the 'Ask Dutch Anything' format, where listener questions lead to deep dives on wrestler careers (Big Bubba Rogers), wrestling psychology (performance anxiety), and obscure history (Ann Gunkel's territory).
- 02Most Bizarre Botch Ever? - Dutch Reacts
Showcases the 'Dutch Reacts' segment, where the hosts watch and break down a video, leading to stories about Mantell's own in-ring limitations and a memorable, terrifying scaffold match.
- 03Best & Worst Wrestling Rings
A classic example of the show's focus on the nuts and bolts of the wrestling business, with Mantell explaining the dangers and differences of wrestling rings from the territory days.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is driven by host James Romero asking listener questions or presenting video clips to co-host Dutch Mantell. Mantell responds with long, detailed stories from his career. The show has a regular "Ask Dutch Anything" segment and often opens with western-themed music.
Questions James Romero keeps coming back to
- “Other than Memphis, what was your favorite studio ring to work in?”
- “What if [a certain wrestler] never left [a certain promotion]?”
- “Did you ever feel performance anxiety or get pumped when performing in front of a crowd?”
- “What are your thoughts on [a certain wrestler] and do you have any stories about them?”
- “Which established territory had rings that you couldn't trust?”
- “Why didn't [a wrestler] realize they couldn't do a move during practice?”
- “You weren't a fan of jumping off the top rope, were you?”
- “Did you ever get self-conscious in front of a smaller crowd?”
- “What were your pre-match routines regarding eating or drinking?”
Signature segments
- · Ask Dutch Anything
- · Dutch Reacts (to video clips)
- · Listener Q&A via email
- · Western-style intro music
- · Catchphrase: "We The People"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show's primary 'guest' is co-host Dutch Mantell. While other wrestlers are frequently discussed, the format does not typically feature outside interviewees, focusing instead on Mantell's own experiences and knowledge.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show primarily promotes its own merchandise, including a Pro Wrestling Tees store and signed items available via email. It is part of the WSI Network, which cross-promotes other wrestling podcasts like "The Stevie Richards Show".
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is Dutch Mantell's real name?
- Dutch Mantell's real name is Wayne Maurice Keown.
- Who is the host of the show?
- The show is hosted by James Romero, founder of the WSI (Wrestling Shoot Interviews) Network.
- What is the show's format?
- Host James Romero prompts co-host Dutch Mantell with listener questions, news topics, or video clips, which Mantell uses as a jumping-off point for stories and analysis from his career.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases multiple clips and full episodes weekly.
- How can I submit a question to the show?
- Listener questions can be submitted via email to [email — gated].
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Full episodes and daily clips are available on the 'Story Time with Dutch Mantell' YouTube channel, and audio versions are on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Dutch Mantel - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]James Romero - Grokipediagrokipedia.com
- [03]Story Time with Dutch Mantell | iHeartiheart.com
- [04]Story Time with Dutch Mantell - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [05]Dutch Mantell - Online World of Wrestlingonlineworldofwrestling.com
- [06]Official YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [07]WSI | Wrestling Shoot Interviewsyoutube.com
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