Beyond Wrestling Ep. 14: Zerrick McGaughy a.k.a. Z-Dogg

This week on Beyond Wrestling, Robb Helt sits down with Memphis media personality, rapper, filmmaker, podcaster, and all-around creative force Zerrick McGaughy, perhaps better known as Z-Dogg. Zerrick talks about growing up in Memphis, getting his start in rap during the early ’90s, reinventing himself through social media, filmmaking, and podcasting, and why he believes being willing to hit the “reset button” on himself is one of the biggest reasons he’s still relevant and creating more than 30 years later. They also get into his Giving Out Free Game podcast, clips from Bet You Don’t Know , independent films, Memphis culture, using social media as a tool, and why your personality is the most valuable thing you have that most people don’t use. Then things take a turn. Zerrick steps out and his brother Hot Tamale shows up to discuss the Burn ’Em Up Podcast , his run ins with Memphis wrestlers past and present, his alleged wrestling accomplishments, his stolen championship belt, his plans to become wrestling’s first “ entertainment trainer ,” and why he thinks today’s wrestlers need to worry less about moves and spots in the ring and more about getting people to actually care what they’re doing. It’s Memphis music, wrestling, movies, podcasting, social media, and a whole lot of Hot Tamale chaos, exactly the kind of conversation Beyond Wrestling was made for. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★