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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Ask The Refs 1:44:27

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We left the show up to you this week as we let you ask the refs anything. Before we did that Brian, Jimmy, and Daniel talk about some of the possible storylines leading into Wrestle Mania. We also touch in the rumor of Vince McMahon possibly starting a new wrestling promotion. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait and AJ McKay…

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The Legend: Earl Hebner 2:10:03

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The Hall of Famer Earl Hebner joins the show this week to talk shop with Brian, Jimmy, and Daniel. Before Earl was in WWE he was reffing in the NWA and learning a lot from Tommy Young. Earl also goes into depth on how important Dusty Rhodes was on his career. The WWE Hall of Fame is the one thing that has alluded Earl, but he talks about what he would do if he got the phone call and who he would want to induct him. Earl lastly talks about the jobs that Triple H and Shawn Michaels have been doing in WWE, as well the Montreal Redemption in TNA. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait and AJ McKay…

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End All, Be It All 2:02:06

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Jonny Loquasto is the definition of doing all you can do to learn as much as possible. So when the time comes for you to take the next step up, you can make a splash. In addition to that Jonny talks about how timing is everything; and explains how that has hurt him and more importantly helped him in his career. Jonny additionally talks about how he got into stand up comedy before getting a call from WWE to come to work for them. Through the ups and downs in the company Jonny enjoyed his time there and ultimately got the call that nobody ever wants to get. Jonny then speaks about how he dealt with being released in 2020 and how he only rose and worked through it all. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait and AJ McKay…

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The OVW Effect in Basham Style 2:13:11

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It’s time to bash em this week as we welcome in current OVW National Heavyweight Champion Doug Basham. Before heading into his title match this Saturday against Dustin Jackson at “Tough Love” Doug stopped by the show to talk about current wrestling at OVW, WWE and beyond . While in WWE, Doug was challenged by some of the boys and Vince McMahon to make sure certain things didn’t happen during a Tough Enough challenge on Smackdown. He breaks down how it went and how it ultimately ended, in a good and bad way. As a former tag team champion Doug talks about what happened when the writers gave them a manager and what their new gimmick was. Lastly, Doug talks about coaching and training at OVW as well as NXT, and who are a few people to watch from each promotion. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait and AJ McKay…

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Somebody Call Your Mama 2:08:19

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Somebody call your mama and tell her that Ernest “The Cat” Miller is on this week’s episode talking shop with us. The Cat talks about his time with WCW and how Eric Bischoff got him into professional wrestling; leaving martial arts behind temporarly. As he made his way through WCW he became popular and more popular; so much to the point when WWE called years later asking him to come to the company. As one of Vince McMahons favorites The Cat became a fan favorite quickly as well in the WWE. Lastly, The Cat talks about his acting career after leaving wrestling. More so he talks about his role in “The Wrestler” with Mickey Rourke. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait and AJ McKay…

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The Ref Crew with Marty Elias 2:16:52

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The refs room is full this week as we welcome our brother in stripes Marty Elias to the show. Brian, Jimmy, Daniel, and Marty talk about the current crop of wrestling referees and what it takes to be a good referee. Marty then goes in to detail about the experience he had working Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels at Wrestle Mania 25. In addition to all this and some great stories; Brian, Daniel, and Jimmy talk about the TNA and WWE partnership as well as some of our thoughts on TNA Genesis from this past weekend. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait…

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The Brian Myers System 2:14:30

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We welcome the most professional wrestler Brian Myers to the show. The former WWE and TNA Tag Team Champion sits down with us to talk chop about all the many different things he has going on. From working at TNA to training the up and coming wrestlers at Create A Pro to creating some great content on the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast; Brian has certainly made a name for himself. Lastly, Brian finally speaks about what is to come from TNA Wrestling and what a great atmosphere it is. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait…

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First Of The Year Preview 2:19:40

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In our first episode of 2025 we welcome TNA/OVW Senior Referee Daniel Spencer as an addition to the show. This week we speak about some of the latest news in the pro wrestling world. We also bring back the popular segment “What If” to the show this week to discuss WCW, ECW, and WWE. We lastly answer your questions that you sent in to us!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Daniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencer Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait…

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Refin Rewind: Lance Storm 1:25:28

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This week we hit the rewind button and take you back to our episode we had with Lance Storm from September of this year. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING.…

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In The Clutch With Sarge 2:25:16

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We get in line this week and salute our guest Sergent Slaughter. The WWE Hall of Fame joins Brian and Jimmy this week to talk about his career. Sarge talks about facing men like Iron Sheik and Pat Patterson in some of the most iconic matches in wrestling history. Furthermore, Sarge goes into great detail on his relationship with Vince McMahon. Lastly, Sarge talks about turning heel and facing Hulk Hogan as an Iraqi sympathizer. All this and so much more this week!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING.…

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The Art of Arda 2:09:20

11 weeks тому2:09:20

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This week’s show is on ice as we welcome from the NHL on ESPN and former WWE Television host, Arda Ocal, to the show this week. Arda’s two passions have always been wrestling and hockey which he goes into detail with Brian and Jimmy. While working on television in Canada, Arda pitched an idea for a post-wrestling show on television. Little did Arda know that the network loved the idea, and then he began to look for hosts. He went directly to Jimmy, and they began a friendship that continues to this day. Arda also talks about a time that he had a run-in with the Undertaker backstage and working with some of the best talent the game of hockey has ever seen. Lastly, Arda tells the story of the first time he met Howard Finkel. All this and so much more this week!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE, and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING.…

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Tackling The Biz 1:45:37

12 weeks тому1:45:37

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We tackle the business this week when Brian and Jimmy break down some of the top wrestling news this week. The passion Brian and Jimmy have for the business shows when they go deep into the state of the referees in AEW in of Refin Review. This weekend is busy for wrestling as WWE presents Saturday Nights Main Event and TNA present Final Resolution; we talk about what we may or may not see. All this and so much more this week!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING.…

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A Little Drama with The Drama King 2:09:17

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It’s all drama this week as we welcome “Drama King” Matthew Rehwoldt to the show. As the color commentator for TNA Wrestling Matthew is teamed with Tom Hannifan and he has done alot for him both at TNA and when they were together at WWE. The transition from an in ring talent to the commentary isn’t something many people can do but Matthew took the opportunity and ran with, and has flourished at it. Matthew breaks down what it took for him to make that transition as well as how much work goes into a usually PPV day at TNA. All this and so much more on this weeks episode. Matthew Rehwoldt Social Media Twitter, IG, Blue Sky, Twitch @DramaKingMatt Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS.COM/REFIN Get The Chairman™ Pro Package today and experience a shave that is as smooth as you deserve.. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code REFIN at Manscaped.com…

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The Cash Keeps Flowing 2:00:11

14 weeks тому2:00:11

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Its time to push all your chips in to the middle and cash out you winnings, because we welcome in the returning Cash Flo to the show this week. Many things have changed since the last time Cash was on the show just after the “Wrestlers” was released on Netflix. Since then Cash auditioned for and got the part as the character of “Big Foot” on the Paramount Plus hit series “Tulsa King” staring Sylvester Stallone. Cash talks about how he landed the role, working with Sylvester Stallone, and how life has changed for him since “Wrestlers” came out. Lastly, he speaks about what he has been doing inside the ring at OVW and what we have to look forward to there. All this and so much more on this weeks episode. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter, YOUTUBE and IG @refinitup Website ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by Downstait TRY BLUECHEW FREE WHEN YOU USE OUR PROMO CODE REFIN AT CHECKOUT--JUST PAY $5 SHIPPING. Get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS.COM/REFIN Get The Chairman™ Pro Package today and experience a shave that is as smooth as you deserve.. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code REFIN at Manscaped.com…

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Busted Open: Paul the Producer 2:06:44

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