Publications and Podcasts

http://placetobenation.com/well-do-it-live-cwf-mid-atlantic/ So I'm working on a new project here it may or may not be very regular but it's an important topic to me personal focusing on live wrestling shows. I love to give people the chance to understand something they may never experience themselves as we all can't make towns like Papa Hales so on We'll Do It Live I plan to talk to different people about the live experience of a wrestling show more than just the matches but the crowd, the building, the friends, the bathrooms, the concessions, the area the building is in, and the intangibles that transform wrestling from being a show to feeling like home.

The latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now online, reviewing WrestleKingdom 11. Breaking down every match, we look at the finer aspects of a tremendous show, as well as dish out criticism where needed, and take your feedback on the big event. Talking six star ratings, the utter greatness of Hiroshi Tanahashi, the growth of Tetsuya Naito, underused talent, the impending rise of the Juniors, Okada Vs. Omega and much more. Check it out and let us know what you think! https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/w3yyjm/SCG_Radio_108_-_NJPW_WrestleKingdom_11_Review.mp3

Kris & David are guestless talking about the week that was November 16-22, 1987. We discuss the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission possibly disbanding, The Road Warriors signing a 5-year deal with JCP, wild news in Memphis with great clips, Stan Hansen talking to World Class, AWA sadness, and Hulk Hogan rallying the troops for Survivor Series. This is a very fun show!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Potpourri 0:18:36 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:55:59 International: AJPW, NJPW, & Stampede Wrestling 1:19:12 The Amazon Game 1:49:09 Eastern USA: Continental & Memphis 2:29:51 Western USA: WCCW, AWA, & Portland 2:47:58 WWF To support the show and get access to …

Kris & David are joined by Maxwell Baumbach (RBR Podcast) to discuss the week that was December 14-20, 1998. We talk about WCW & NBC doing business with each other, Ric Flair's "heart attack" on Nitro, Royce Gracie finally losing, new blood in ECW, A Power Pro Christmas, Wrestling With Shadows, & Sable shooting for Playboy. Lots of great stuff on this show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:12:23 Japan (AJPW, Battlarts, Fuyuki Army, & Arsion), MMA, & Europe 2:53:17 Classic Commercial Break 2:55:05 The Amazon Game & Housekeeping 3:26:49 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, & IWRG 3:40:16 Other USA: ECW & Memphis Power Pro Wrestling 4:15:22 Potp…

Episode 1 is apparently set to drop today. I will be listening every episode. Even if it is a trainwreck, he's literally worked with them all, so who knows what stuff may come up. That makes it "must-listen" to me, much more than all the other wrestler pods out there. Ric has some interesting opinions about working style and psychology too. If he's in the right mood, he can have a lot to say. Let's hope we get good Ric and not Legends of Wrestling Ric. But I'm excited. EDIT: here it is ... http://www1.play.it/audio/wooooo-nation/

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-1-3-16-nwa-on-demand/ Pete and Johnny are back to discuss the releases on nwaondemand.com this week. 1.Abby vs Bill Williams 2.JJ Dillon and Abby promo -The boys squeal in delight like they're teenage girls in the front row of a New Directions concert. 3.Abby vs Kim Duk from 3/31/78-JJ narrates over the match -The guys discuss the greatness of all of this. 4. Abby vs Sika Anoi -Again the guys discuss what they love about this. 5.Another JJ and Abby segment 6.Wahoo vs Gary Young 1/2/81 -Why is that date important to Houston Wrestling? -The guys discuss the match and the wrestlers. 7.tubioapp.com/ -Use the tubio app to…

Kris & David are joined by The Fray Movement to discuss the week that was November 9-15, 2002. We talk about Vince Russo & Jerry Jarrett sharing the book for TNA and talk about quite the TNA PPV that week. We also talk about the birth of WRESTLE-ONE & World Japan also all the happenings in Mexico & Puerto Rico. We then talk about CZW & ROH doubleheader in Philly on 11/9 along with more of the great US Indie scene in that era plus the engagement of Sean Waltman & Joanie Laurer. We also close with WWE and how Paul Levesque was God at this time. A total blast so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 TNA 1:11:50 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, WJ, Wrestle-1…

In this pilot episode, the guys take a look at George's pick for the match that got him into Japanese wrestling, a match often cited as the best in-ring wrestling contest of all time. Does it deserve the label? Which participant in the match would David have as his best man? Is human blood an appropriate ingredient for pasta sauce? Match discussed: Kenta Kobashi and Mitsuharu Misawa © vs. Toshiaki Kawada and Akira Taue (AJPW World Tag Team Championship) (AJPW, 9 June 1995) https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/pilot-season-the-puro-pourri-podcast

Kris Zellner is joined by Alan4L (DKP) to discuss the renaissance of Keiji Mutoh in 2001. We talk about where Mutoh was going into 2001 and how unbelievable it was that Mutoh had such a career resurgence that year. We talk about the key matches and angles that Mutoh was involved in during the year and hopefully we steer you to watch some of the great matches online because there were some real classics. This is a great show!!! — To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you…

Hi everyone, I wrote a book last year that I thought some people here might be interested in, it got a really nice review from John Lister at prowrestlingbooks.com. By the way, I've genuinely been coming here since it started, read the board most days, even considered joining in with GWE til I saw how mad it sent some people! Anyway, for 9 years I was a wrestler in the Northeast of England, so obscure that even you lot won't have heard of me. I'm now a stand up comedian and wrote a book about it. People seem to have liked it so far. Here's some blurb about it. Thanks Lee 'Spandex Ballet - How I Wasted My Twenties Wrestling' has been called 'genuinely funny - on…

Hey, I just started a new blog devoted to reviewing whole indy shows. Just finished PWG All Star Weekend 11 and am going to work my way through Lemmy and Bowie before I start on Evolve. Do you like words? There are some words. https://workthehands.wordpress.com/

Kris Zellner is joined by Mike “Papa” hales to discuss his great journey as a wrestling fan. We talk about his early days as a child as a fan in Minnesota & New Mexico talking about the early days of the Funks, Ricky Romero, and others. We then focus on the Chattanooga wrestling scene of the 70’s and all the great characters that came through the territory back then. This is such a fun show as Papa Hales is one of the most charming people you will ever meet so check it out!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Pa…

Just wanted to share this here... it is a comprehensive index of everything ever published (audio and written) at Place to Be Nation. Easy way to find something you may be searching for,, dig up old pieces you forgot about or discover something new! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-nation-index/

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-12-30-16-indy-international/ Pete and Timothy are back to talk some Indy wrestling this week. 1. The guys discuss the Mr. 450 situation. -They discuss observations from a match from November. -Pete's 1st hand observations from November. -Thoughts on the whole situation. -A damaging Q&A that talks about his injury prior to WWE 205. 2. Wrestle Circus releases 2 matches from the last card. -Colt Cabana vs Sammy Guervara -Chris Hero vs ACH -both matches are discussed and given star Ratings. 3. ROH tv the whole show is discussed. 4. CWF Worldwide -The boys discuss a fun show with quality wrestling on the way to Battle…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-nwa-on-demand-12-27-2016 Pete and Johnny are back to talk the releases on nwaondemand.com from the past week. 1. NWA On Demands new you tube channel is here. www.youtube.com/channel/UC32UoQhLfLGVj2J7Q0N4A9Q 2.Use this app to cast to the Roku tubioapp.com/ 3. Andre interviews -we share our favorite Andre moment 4. Dutch Mantell vs Frank Monte 6/4/82 -Pete and Johnny both think Monte reminds him of this recently passed actor. 5.Stan Lane vs Ricky Gibson 1/31/86 -Some Stan Lane history talk 6.Eddie Gilbert vs Terry Taylor 1/31/86 -Our favorite Terry Taylor program -Red Rooster Talk 7.Buzz Sawyer vs Chavo Guerrero 4/25/86 -Ou…

Kris and David return with more exclusive audio as it’s time for Volume 3 of the national expansion era series. This time, we've got a short, packed time period to cover, including Bruno Sammartino's return to the WWF, rumors flying everywhere about whether or not World Class is in bed with the WWF, the launch of Pro Wrestling USA, TV partners being unhappy with the WWF, Riki Choshu and his Ishingundan stable jumping to AJPW, and much more. A great show, so we hope you enjoy it! Sign up here. Patrons can click here for the show. We also have a free preview of the episode centering around Bruno Sammartino's return to the WWF.

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was December 7-13, 1986. We talk about Andre the Giant coming back to the WWF and his status as a heel as well as the early plans for WrestleMania III. We also talk about Honky Tonk Man's big surprise and WWF's plans for a Japan tour. All-Japan & New Japan ended their tag league tours and we go over the results and how great the shows were. We also go over all the territories from this period with some great names being thrown around. We close talking about the rigid schedule of JCP and John Nord possibly coming in so you can't not love this show!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:54:29 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, M…

Between the Sheets #75: December 21-27, 1992 My uncle recorded that Regis episode for me when I little. And Summerslam. (He was excited to use his new VCR at the time) Anyway I absolutely love that segment where he teases Kathy Lee. It was all innocent fun until she started talking shit in her book. I believe she also was disgusted with the Bushwackers. Bix you described that "chase scene" exactly right. Fuck her. Regis was so happy. I love when Regis does the Rude gyrations! Bobby was great as usual. Rude was the best at promoting events. And Kris are you serious saying Frank Gifford would be a threat to Rude. That's like saying Jimmy Hart is a threat to Haku!…

http://placetobenation.com/fire-in-the-mountains-smw-tv-episodes-36-38/ This actually dropped earlier this week. I forgot to put the post on here. This week we discuss such nonsense as: Ronnie Garvin's slightly homoerotic discussion of Paul Orndorff What in the blue hell is Dutch Mantell wearing on his head? Does Justin still in fact hate Brian Lee or has the spirit of Christmas inspired him to be a fan? Bob Armstrong shirt update from Justin Why we like unscripted promos Andy explains to Justin why it's not ok to insult any Southern man's momma Is Tim Horner a believable threat to DWB? Check in on Brian Lee's height/weight Again, thanks to those th…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-12-23-16-indy-international/ Pete and Timothy discuss ROH, CWF Worldwide, and NXT tv shows this week. Then we finish up with our Wrestling Observer Awards. 1. ROH -The guys speculate on Kyle O'Reilly's future with the company. -The guys are wondering if Kyle isn't under contract why waste this big moment. -The guys also speculate on how they're booking the new champion. -Dalton Castle potential with a little repackaging. 2. CWF Worldwide -Some really good wrestling on the show. -The guys bask in the greatness of Matty Dinero. 3. NXT -The build to the NXT Special -Thoughts on the Australian Mean Girls. -What did the gu…

WELCOME TO MEET THE PRESS SLAM https://twitter.com/GetInTheRing123/status/811593378668445701 This is the hub for Meet the Press Slam, any questions, episodes and other content will be placed here Meet the Press Slam is a podcast debating wrestling's hottest issues with a panel and will dig deep to find the answers

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, and it's our 2016 Christmas Show! We take to the mailbag for your Year End Awards and general topics of discussion, talking everything from WWE's UK Title and the World of Sport return to most embarrassing moments as a fan, overlooked storylines, the diamonds of 2016, favourite pieces of merchandise, least favourite wrestlers ever, an overview of the product today and going forward and the main pitfalls, as well as plenty of fun banter about the panel's interactions in the world of wrestling. In addition, we toss out a few predictions for the year ahead and wish you all a Merry Christmas and Hap…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-12-20-16-nwa-on-demand/ Pete and Johnny are here to discuss the matches uploaded to nwaondemand.com 1. Great interviews from Houston 2. Chavo Guerrero vs Twin Devil#2 8/8/80 3.Blade Runners vs Tracy Smothers/Dave Peterson 4/25/86 Favorite Sting and Ultimate Warrior memories 4.Cocoa Samoa vs Bob Russell 6/4/82 -Find out about Samoa's colorful history 5.Midnight Rider vs El Cosario 9/27/85 6.Dory Funk Jr. vs Moon Mulligan 11/20/81 -Favorite Dory Funk Jr matches, and the mystery of Moon Mulligan. Plus discussion and analysis of all the matches.

Join Kris, Johnny and Devon as they break down all the action from WWE’s Roadblock: End of the Line PPV. http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-roadblock-end-of-the-line/

Kris & David are joined by Dave Musgrave (Wrestling Culture) to discuss the week that was October 26-November 1, 1997. We talk about Ric Flair’s contract status in WCW and then Halloween Havoc featuring maybe the greatest match ever on a WCW PPV and one of the worst angles ever. We talk about how to make dry ice bombs thanks to Big Japan, riots in Tijuana and in ECW, the aftermath of USWA dying, and the wackiness of WWF pre-Survivor Series 97. This is a damn good show so listen now!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:51:45 Japan (NJPW, BJPW, FMW, IWA, WAR, Pancrase, AJW, & JWP) & Germany 2:21:22 The Amazon Game 3:07:51 Latin America: WWC, AAA, EMLL,…