Publications and Podcasts

Just Paypal me the postage. I bought both the Kindle and hardcover not sure which one I'd prefer and I didn't even open the hardcover. PM me and the first reply gets it. It's an awesome read, especially for Titans' fans.

On the latest episode of The Wrestling Culture Podcast, Dylan and I discuss, dissect and celebrate the results of the 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. It was a great year of balloting discussion and it paid off with a great HOF class. Please listen and add to the discussion. http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-culture-podcast-2015-won-hall-of-fame-reaction-show/

SCG Radio returns for the first in a two part series, this week discussing every Survivor Series from 1987 to 1999. Talking about the show's battle for relevance and identity in its early years, we also take your feedback on your fondest Survivor Series memories from this period, and go over each installment of the Thanksgiving Eve Tradition, the key matches and moments, the dynamic of the show, fun nostalgia, and much more. A really fun trip down memory lane this week, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/8t4upi/SCGRadio59-HistoryoftheSurvivorSeriesPart1.mp3

Kris Zellner, Dylan Hales, Dave Musgrave, Johnny Sorrow, Pete and El Boricua join Will to talk about Hell In A Cell. Is Zeb and Alberto a match made in Heaven or Hell? What’s next for John Cena? Is the Divas Revolution finally catching on? Where does Brock-Taker rank in Hell in a cell history? Is Kane finally going to go away? All this and more! http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-hell-in-a-cell-2015/

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-34-interview-with-the-russian-bear-ivan-koloff/ With Ivan Koloff going into the WO HOF I thought I'd repost this. It's a nearly 2 hour interview we did with Ivan a little over a year ago. It will make a great companion piece to Meltzer's HOF piece. Parv, Pete and Kelly interview Ivan Koloff about his long career, covering everything from his early days in Canada, beating Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF title, working in New York, AWA, IWA, WWA, Florida, Georgia, and Jim Crockett Promotions.

http://placetobenation.com/twiw11-1-15/ Pete, Steven and Johnny are back to talk “This Week in Wrestling”. 1st Fall (1:13) 1. NWA Classics featuring Kamala vs Tommy Rich 2. Ring of Honor Television 3. PWG Battle of Los Angeles, Night 3 including talk on the top babyfaces of 2015 2nd Fall (1:01:57) 1. Talk about Alberto del Rio and AAA 2. Pete reviews the latest NJPW show 3rd Fall (1:18:24) 1. NXT Television 2. NXT Special 3. Raw 4. Table for 3 featuring NXT stars

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..,..IT'S BRAINBUSTER 7!!!!!!!!!! Join Johnny and Producer Matt as they welcome James "The Chief", Marty Sleaze, and returning Champion Kelly as we celebrate Halloween with the return of the greatest podcast in this or any other world...BRAINBUSTER. http://placetobenation.com/brainbuster-the-pro-wrestling-quiz-show-episode-7/ Beware! Beware of the big green dragon that sits on your doorstep. He eats little boys... Puppy dog tails, and BIG FAT SNAILS... Beware... Take care... Beware! IT'S BRAINBUSTER 7!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys! To briefly introduce myself, my name is Ryan Carse and I am the editor of quarterly professional wrestling magazine, The Tag Rope. We’re based in London, England and have been running for a little over a year now, currently wrapping up production on Issue #6. For the last few months, we've been working hard to put together a website that retains the aesthetic of the long-form articles, original artwork and captivating photography that readers have come to expect from the magazine. We want to present professional wrestling journalism in a whole new way. No copy and paste plagiarising, no sensationalistic headlines, just real wrestling content with et…

Kris & David are joined by Chad Campbell (Where the Big Boys Play) to discuss the week that was October 20-26, 1990. We talk about some shakeups in the WWF both in and out of the ring, we discuss the return of Tatsumi Fujinami from a years absence, the debut of M.C. Jammer, Jerry Lawler’s hatred of beer, Jim Cornette and more legal issues, plus a special brief history of the Atlanta, Georgia Strip Club Culture!!!!!!! http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-14-october-20-26-1990/

http://placetobenation.com/digging-in-the-crates-5/ David Bixenspan (Between the Sheets) joins Phil Schneider to talk about some lucha and other wrestling goodness. You can listen to each episode of Digging in the Crates right here at Place to Be Nation and also through iTunes and Stitcher by searching and subscribing to The Place to Be Podcast. Check out more from Phil at his blog, Segunda Caida. Bix got me to jam out to some Red Clay this morning so he succeeded in that recommendation.

On the new episode of The Wrestling Culture Podcast, Dylan and I return to talk the 2015 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Ballot. I respectfully ask Dylan about his votes in the Lucha category and Dylan expresses his befuddlement at my voting for Nakamura and Edge. Good friends have a great chat about an awesome balloting year so please give it a listen http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-culture-podcast-2015-won-hall-of-fame/

http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-9-bigger-better-badder/ Kelly and Marty are back baby! On this episode the magnificent month of March 1987 in the WWF is examined. In addition to three other bouts, four tag matches from the legendary Wrestlemania III card are analyzed. Hart Foundation vs Rougeau Brothers 3/7 Boston Hart Foundation vs Islanders 3/14 Philly Demolition vs British Bulldogs 3/15 Toronto Can-Am Connection vs Don Muraco and Bob Orton Jr 3/29 Mania III Dream Team vs Rougeau Brothers 3/29 Mania III Hart Foundation and Danny Davis vs British Bulldogs and Tito Santana 3/29 Mania III Killer Bees vs Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volk…

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-76-top-100-matches-special-part-2-50-1/ In a marathon show, Chad and Parv complete their countdown of their top 100 matches, running from 50 to 1.

After taking feedback from this and a number of other forums, join us as we discuss the Most Hated World Title Reigns Ever. Taking your nominations for this tremendous distinction, talking all the trials and tribulations involved in the World Title reigns of individuals such as JBL, The Miz, Shane Douglas, Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Ronnie Garvin, Kevin Nash, Jeff Jarrett, Hulk Hogan, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Seth Rollins, Triple H (of course) and many more, debating what made these runs as utterly hateable as they were. A very fun show this week, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/fumvra/SCGRadio58-TheMostHatedW…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-for-october-24-2015/ Pete, Steven and Johnny are talk This Week in Wrestling. We first talk This Week in Canadian Politics and Justin Trudeau before jumping into the first fall (2:29). The NWA Classics match of the week is Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams in a Texas Death Match where Pete was there live. We follow that with ROH TV and the Adam Page vs Jay Briscoe street fight. We finish the fall with PWG BOLA Night 2 which was a great show. For the second fall (57:51) we go international and talk about Mistico leaving AAA and NJPW in Taiwan. The third and final fall (1:13:33) begins with a quick chat about Tyl…

Kris & David are joined Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) to discuss the week that was October 13-19, 1986. We discuss the tragic car wreck that ended Magnum T.A.’s career in the ring and how the territory was affected from it. We also discuss the impending departure of Hacksaw Jim Duggan from the UWF, the return of Roddy Piper to the WWF, Riki Choshu to WWF?, and Mad Dog Vachon in his new role in life as……INSPECTOR GOURMET!!!!!! Time stamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:52:37 UWF & WCCW 1:29:50 International: AJPW, NJPW, EMLL, & Lutte International 1:56:56 Other U.S.: AWA, CWA/Memphis, Championship Wrestling from Florida, Hawaii, ICW, L.A. Lucha, …

After taking your feedback, join us this week as we attempt to re-book the early days of the WWF Brand Extension! Considering all the issues facing the WWF in April 2002, the panel looks at the entire roster, brand identity, and the titles to decide who goes on which show, who gets pushed, who gets downplayed, and all the directions going forward, as well as taking your suggestions on what needed to be done to bring a faltering WWF back on track. A really fun show this week discussing a fascinating time in the company, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/qy4u6m/SCGRadio57-FixingTheWWFinApril2002.mp3

Kris & David are guestless this week but we have a tremendous show talking about the week that was October 6-12, 1997. We discuss the death of Brian Pillman and how badly it was handled by the WWF, the beginning of DeGeneration X, Jim Cornette = angry man, all kinds of Japan goodness such as the debut of PRIDE, Paul Heyman correcting Wade Keller, and the sheer madness of an Eric Bischoff chat on Prodigy!!!!!!!! http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-12-october-6-12-1997/

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-for-october-17-2015/ Pete, Steven & Johnny kick it to this week in wrestling. In the first fall (2:30) we start off with the NWA Classics match this week involved Dusty Rhodes/Junkyard Dog vs Ted DiBiase/Kamala in a Double Bull Rope/Double Dog Collar match. We follow that up with ROH TV, the first night of the 2015 BOLA and end it off with a discussion on EVOLVE and the WWE's relationship. The second fall (1:09:23) is all about NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling show. The third and final fall (1:29:25) starts off with talk of NXT which somehow veers into a discussion on soap operas. We follow that up with Tab…

http://placetobenation.com/all-japan-excite-series-10/ Parv and Steven return with a bumper show to get the All Japan Excite wagon back on track. 07/28/94 - Steve Williams vs Mitsuharu Misawa 01/19/95 - Toshiaki Kawada vs Kenta Kobashi 01/24/95 - Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi vs Akira Taue & Toshiaki Kawada 03/21/95 - Kenta Kobashi vs Akira Taue 03/26/95 - Mitsuharu Misawa vs Kenta Kobashi 04/08/95 - Toshiaki Kawada vs Akira Taue 04/13/95 - Toshiaki Kawada vs Kenta Kobashi 04/15/95 - Mitsuharu Misawa vs Akira Taue

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http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-11-september-29-october-5-1996 Kris & David are joined by Michael Rogalewski to discuss the week that was September 29-October 5, 1996 which features WWF in turmoil in New York City, comings and goings in Japan, Konnan vs. Antonio Pena at a tipping point, ECW getting red hot, and the early days of the nWo arent as great as we remember. This is a damn good show!!!

Wanted to invite everyone over to the MLWRadio.com site for my new weekly podcast called indyriffic. We'll be discussing current news revolving around the independent scene and having a guest from that world too. My co-host is Jeremey Tate who is a big fan of indy wrestling and has done many t-shirt designs for prowrestlingtees.com. He is also better known in the twitter world under his parody handle of @JaimsVanDerBeek Last week we had 2004 Olympian and independent star Jeff Cobb on the program. For the episode that drops tomorrow we are chatting with ROH Star 'Brutal' Bob Evans. The show with Evans was our third show. The first two we had some audio issues …

In episode #11 of the Dangerous Alliance Wrestling Podcast, JT and Will tackle the following challenges as they dive into wrestling history: – Game of Thrones: JT & Will run through the remainder of their randomized bracket that includes 16 matches featuring a World Title change from various promotions over the years to eventually determine the DAWP Champion! – Super Halloween Havoc Card: The boys build their all time Halloween Havoc card. – Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal: Will and JT play a game of chance in honor of Halloweens past. They take turns spinning the wheel and participating in various challenges. – Mailbag! – The boys read answers questions…

Kris Zellner is joined by the mysterious El Boricua & Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) to discuss the history of Carlos Colon and why he is deserving to be a member of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. We discuss how important Colon was to not just wrestling in Puerto Rico but the culture all together as well as all of the great angles and matches that he was a part of. I learned a lot on this show and you will too as this is the most important episode of Exile that I have ever recorded!!!! http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-15-2015-won-hof-carlos-colon/