The Hive (Sports, Pop Culture and Gaming)

AEW World’s End Fallout, New Year’s Smash & NFL Week 18 Picks || The Swarm (Episode # 050)

In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ reviews AEW World’s End and all the fallout from AEW Dynamite: New Year’s Smash, breaking down the biggest stories kicking off the year for All Elite Wrestling. Then it’s over to WWE as he covers the excellent first 3-hour SmackDown of the year, before switching gears to the gridiron to give his picks for the final week of the NFL regular season as playoff spots hang in the balance. Get full access to The Hive’s Substack at thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe [https://thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

AEW Worlds End Preview & The Swarm’s Year in Review || The Swarm (Episode # 049)

In the final episode of The Swarm for the year, JPJ previews AEW Worlds End, breaking down the full card, the biggest matches to watch, and what stories could shape the close of AEW’s year. He then reflects on the year that was, looking back at the biggest moments in wrestling, sports, and on the show itself — plus some thoughts on what’s ahead in 2026. Get full access to The Hive’s Substack at thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe [https://thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cena’s Final Match Breakdown, AEW Holiday Bash Review & NFL Week Ahead || The Swarm (Episode # 048)

In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ takes a deep dive into John Cena’s final match and everything that went down at last weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event. From there, he reviews AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash, checks in on the latest from the Continental Classic, and highlights the standout moments across the card. To close the show, JPJ switches gears to the gridiron and breaks down this weekend’s NFL slate, with the season heading into its critical final stretch. Get full access to The Hive’s Substack at thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe [https://thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Buzz with The Hive Crew for a special Holiday message

It’s a special holiday edition of The Buzz as The Hive Crew comes together to send a Happy Holidays message to the Hive community! 🎄🐝 Featuring messages from @jamieappsmedia, @JoshRobinson_00, @JPJLovesGaming, @_ophelia_payne, @StuartYeah, and @JoseOnTheAir, this episode is all about gratitude, laughs, and celebrating another big year with the Hive. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 🎧 Podcast version: Get full access to The Hive’s Substack at thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe [https://thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Last Time Is Now: John Cena’s Final Match Talk || The Swarm (Episode # 047)

In this episode of The Swarm, JPJ dives into the latest news from MLB Free Agency, including his ongoing disappointment with the Boston Red Sox and their lack of urgency this offseason. He then breaks down the buzz surrounding John Cena’s final match, discusses the rest of the Saturday Night’s Main Event card, and reviews this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. To close out the show, JPJ previews and makes his picks for this weekend’s pivotal Week 15 slate in the NFL. Get full access to The Hive’s Substack at thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe [https://thehivemedia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]