Publications and Podcasts

Proud to be a part of this again this year, as I got to write about Jimmy Rave and Southern Indies. Also contributing are thecubsfan, Joe Gagne, Alan4L, Ryan Clingman, Bill Thompson and tons I'm forgetting (posting this from a moving vehicle). Check it out! http://www.cubedcirclewrestling.com/blog/newsletter/ccn-yearbook-2015/

For our first show of 2016, it's Part One of our Two Part Series looking at some of the Scummiest Moments in Wrestling History, as the panel takes your nominations for the lofty title, including talking Over The Edge 99, Al Wilson, the many lowbrow acts of Fritz Von Erich, the Lex Luger Confidential Piece, Oklahoma, Vince McMahon's treatment of Jim Ross, the exploitation of Melanie Pillman, the Benoit Tribute Show, the Muhammed Hassan angle with the Undertaker and many, many more, as we attempt to delve into the psyche of those who perpetrated them. Check it out, and as always, let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/play/vhqi8e/SCGRadio6…

In episode #16 of the Dangerous Alliance Wrestling Podcast, JT and Will tackle the following challenges as they dive into wrestling history: – Game of Thrones: JT & Will work their way through a tournament bracket of eight of pro wrestling’s all time greatest managers to determine the absolute best of the best. – Card Wars – The boys break down and debate which PPV was better: King of the Ring 1996 or Great American Bash 1996. – Rewriting History: JT & Will take on the task of rebooking NWO Souled Out 1997. – Mailbag! – The boys read answers questions from fans of the show. So, kick back and join JT & Will in the Allianc…

Kris & David are joined by Rob Naylor (WWN Live) to discuss the week that was December 29, 1986 – January 4, 1987. We discuss the chances that Wrestlemania III gets cancelled because of Andre the Giant’s injury, Paul Orndorff’s shoulder issues, AJPW & NJPW gaijin wackiness, Jesse Ventura in Arnold movies, all sorts of territory goodness especially our love of Continental, & Rob’s love of Vladimir Petrov. This is a very fun show!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:16:13 Japan & Potpourri: AJPW, NJPW, & The Running Man 1:43:17 U.S. Midwest & Southeast: AWA, Central States, CCW, CWF, & CWA 2:53:46 U.S. Western: Portland, UWF, & WCCW 3:40:0…

http://605pod.com/2015/12/31/605-episode-6-stop-the-murder/ David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last are back for the last show of 2015 to discuss some supremely ridiculous wrestling topics, including: Jimmy Hart’s talents as a lyricist. The amazing audio of Mario Galento exposing the business on Memphis radio in 1974 released on Beau James’ podcast. The crazy story of Dandy Jack Donovan allegedly being ambushed by Tojo Yamamoto, Jackie Fargo, and Jerry Jarrett. (Jarrett’s version, which we found after we finished the show, is here) Dark Journey being in the colonic business.. And much more, including the latest edition of of Dennis of the Week. Follow us on Twit…

have you considered putting out a video/podcast aka OSW style? if not why not? the net is flooded with audio wrestling podcasts but OSW seems to be the only video podcast out there

http://605pod.com/2015/12/17/605-superpodcast-episode-4-jim-cornette/ Our friend and long-time wrestling fan/tape trader/photographer Jim Cornette joins us for a chat about all sorts of random wrestling topics including: Tape trading, the hunt for more wrestling in general, and the “command center” he jury-rigged when he went to Mid-South. Satoru Sayama/original Tiger Mask, why he was successful, does his stuff hold up, how did his predecessors like Gran Hamada and Tatsumi Fujinami compare, etc. How insider terms evolved and how fans becoming “smart” changed backstage etiquette. The greatness of Jim and Brian’s late friend Dennis Coraluzzo. Corny watching Pibe Diez’…

http://605pod.com/2015/12/10/605-episode-3-the-bar-mitzvah/ 6:05 (the Superpodcast?) is back as David Bixenspan and Brian Last discuss: Brian's tale of his bar mitzvah, where his mom booked Vince Russo. And then Vince Russo booked the bar mitzvah. Really. An update onthe second(?) El Pibe Diez. More WWE Network stuff. Jerry Jarrett on Jim Cornette's podcast. Classic wrestling movie Body Slam. How underrated is the Junkyard dog? And much more! Follow us on Twitter at @davidbix and @GreatBrianLast. To support the show, please consider using our Amazon referral link, a PayPal donation, or becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe using our Feedburner feed URL or the links…

Be sure to take some time to vote in the Theszies, the oldest internet fan wrestling poll out there... and both Place to Be Podcast & Between the Sheets are nominated for Best Wrestling Media and you can vote for both as you get three choices per category. Now get to it! http://cromwell.mightygodking.com/index.php/177261

I started watching Raw in 1999, and although I have gone back and watched the 1997 and 1998 shows, it's been a while, and I was looking for some e-book that would have comprehensive reviews of Raw. I looked it up, and there are 2 series of books for that, basically: Dixon's and Arnold Furious's Raw Files and Thomas Hall's Monday Night Reviews. Now, I am the opposite of filthy rich, and cannot afford to buy both series for what is essentially the same thing. So, I was hoping to get an opinion on which one is better. Maybe Bix or someone who reviews such books can help me out please? Thanks.

The Cross Arm Breaker 2015 Year End Match Guide is out now. Included in the year-end edition: New match reviews covering the final 5 months of 2015; A look at the disparity in opinions on Dragon Gate match quality in the context of Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Shingo Takagi November 1st match; A look at the match that has been called the “greatest British pro wrestling match of all time” (Mark Haskins vs. Will Ospreay). Where does Atlantis vs. La Sombra fall in regards to 21st century mask matches? Breaking down the positives and negatives of our top 15 favorite promotions of 2015; A year-end update and re-ranking of our top 15 wrestlers by region (US, Europe, Japan, Mexic…

It's the 2015 Year In Review episode of the Wrestling Culture podcast, or as we have dubbed it Wrestling Culture Kingdom 5!!! Dylan Hales and I are joined by Tim Livingston as we try in vain to keep the show to a reasonable length while discussing our picks for the best matches and wrestlers of the year. Please give it a listen!!! https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/wrestling-culture-kingdom-5-2015-year-in-review

Kris is joined by Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) & Tim Noel (Wrestling Power) to discuss the first two years in the history of Smoky Mountain Wrestling…1992 to 1993. We talk about all the major angles and matches that took place in this time period and the overall greatness of a promotion that arguably may have been the best promotion in the United States in the 1990’s. This show is an important history lesson for anyone that wants to get into SMW!!! http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-20-bluegrass-brawlin-the-history-of-smoky-mountain-wrestling-part-1/

Hi everyone. I wanted to get people's thoughts on Power Slam magazine. If you've no idea what I'm talking about, perhaps a few words by way of intro would help. Power Slam is a UK based magazine, covering mainly US and Japan wrestling. It's been around since the summer of 1994. Every December they run a PS 50 - Top wrestlers for the previous 12 months. I've been lurking on this board for over a year, and can't remember seeing any mention of the magazine. I think it got a quick mention on Chad and Parv's show about the UK scene. I would have thought it quite a relevant/prestigious mag, but perhaps I'm completely wrong? Thoughts anyone?

Hey all, I recorded a new years episode of List Em and Learn with Justin Shapiro and Joe Gagne. We each run down our lists for the top 10 years in WWE history. Thanks! http://www.thecubsfan.com/2016/01/02/list-em-and-learn-episode-12-yearly-beloved/

http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-12-strike-force-vs-the-islanders-part-1/ The wait is over! Kelly and Marty bring you part 1 of their long-awaited look at the sensational Strike Force vs The Islanders feud of 1987. No stone is left unturned, as the boys look at the build towards this epic battle. Follow along as the Islanders turn heel, Tom Zenk leaves his partner high and dry, Ricky Martel goes at it solo, and finally, Tito Santana enters the fray. Part 2 (dropping in a few weeks) will look at the war between the two teams in various cities in the Northeast. On tonight's show: Can-Am Connection vs The Islanders 5/30 Superstars The Islander…

Hey guys, just wanted to make a thread for the podcast here. We should be getting more episodes out in the coming months, so I don't want to flood anything. Here is a list of what we've done and I will reply with new shows. Thanks for the support! Low Blow Booking Podcast Ep.#1 WrestleMania 1 Join Low Blow Booking Podcast host Derek Cornett and special guest Jason Greenhouse as they take a look back at the grandaddy of them all WrestleMania 1. These two look at the card as a whole and try to change things up using the roster of the WWE at that time. Low Blow Booking Podcast Ep.#2 Survivor Series 1992 Join Derek Cornett and Dave Hall on the Low Blow Booking Podca…

https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer Fall #1 Johnny and Pete discuss a classic match from nwaclassics.com The Rock n Roll Express vs The Midnight Express from 5/11/84. Then they talk current ROH TV. Timothy joins Pete to discuss Survival of the Fittest night 2. Will it match a great night one? Hear what they thought. Fall # 2 Pete and Timothy discuss the Road to Wrestle Kingdom show 12/18/15. Is Jushin Liger still a studd? Fall #3 Pete and Johnny talk Breaking Ground,NXT, and Raw. Johnny targets obnoxious wrestling fans and fans who are just in it for themselves.

http://605pod.com/2015/12/24/605-episode-6-the-master-of-sex/ David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last return to discuss all sorts of random wrestling topics including: Last week’s show with Jim Cornette. The missing link in Brian’s 1995 SMW Fan Week story of fleeing a near-riot in Louisville. Pro wrestling cards on holidays. Brian paging through The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Pro Wrestling. A delay in ending the show to discuss who owns what video libraries. And much more, including the debut of Dennis of the Week. Follow us on Twitter at @davidbix and @GreatBrianLast. To support the show, please consider using our Amazon referral link, a PayPal donation, or becom…

I had a blast doing this show with Marty "Superstar" Sleeze for the past year, so check it out if you haven't already. 1985-1987 WWF tag wrestling is thoroughly discussed, as well as special topics like Tommy Rogers of the Fantastics and the Midnight Rockers vs Buddy Rose and Doug Somers feud from the AWA. https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/sets/tag-teams-back-again Look out for the next episode, and first of 2016, Part 2 of our history of the Strike Force vs the Islanders feud, within a week!

http://605pod.com/2015/12/03/605-episode-2-el-pibe-diez-dos/ 6:05 (the SuperPodcast!) returns as David Bixenspan and Brian Last discuss: Our theme music disaster and the Grab Them Cakes dub mix(!) that it was supposed to be originally. The apparent in-ring death and/or maiming of the second(?) El Pibe Diez in Titanes en El Ring in 1983. (You must watch this.) Vince Russo’s “Vicious Vincent’s World of Wrestling” radio show. Ole Anderson: HOFer? The secret origins of the Team Challenge Series. Wrestling in sketch comedy and talk shows. And much more! Including a trip to the dark side and a special bonus at the end.

Look back on the year that was for the Fabulous Four, or listen to any eps you may have missed (including the secret 3rd 1970s Mid Atlantic show!), all here in this handy playlist https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/sets/titans-2015

In episode #15 of the Dangerous Alliance Wrestling Podcast, JT and Will tackle the following challenges as they dive into wrestling history: – Title Lineage Rebook: JT & Will start to rebook the entire WWF Intercontinental Title lineage, choosing a new champion at every stop along the way. – Casting Call: The boys recast classic Christmas movies with pro wrestlers. – New Year’s Resolutions: JT & Will share predictions and resolutions for 2016 for many throughout the wrestling world. – Mailbag! – The boys read answers questions from fans of the show. So, kick back and join JT & Will in the Alliance as they travel through …

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-56-roddy-piper-tribute-part-2/ Join Kelly, Johnny and Marty Sleeze (until he tragically passes away halfway through the show) for part 2 of what may become, at this pace, a 7-8 part tribute to "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! This episode is devoted entirely to Piper's 1984-1987 WWF run, featuring a look at... -His initial time as a manager and tag wrestler -His feuds with Jimmy Snuka, the Tonga Kid, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Cyndi Lauper, Bruno Sammartino, Adrian Adonis...Hell, most of the roster -The revolutionary Piper's Pit -His trunks-tearing off war with Paul Orndorff All this and much, much more!

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-for-december-19-2015/ Pete and Johnny look at a Moondogs vs Tiger Coneay Jr/Tim Horner tag from 5/20/83. Use coupon code m59CRv to get a 30% off discount on nwaclassics.com. The boys breakdown ROH Final Battle. Then Timothy hops on for some PWG and ROH Survival of the Fittest night 1. Fall 2 @ 2:12:22 Pete and Timothy analyze the Progress ch 24 show. Fall 3 @ 2:54:24 Breaking Ground and the SCSA podcast with HBK are discussed. Then a very important Raw is talked about.