Publications and Podcasts

Will is joined by Kris Zellner, Pete S. and Johnny Sorrow to discuss Extreme Rules 2014. Check out their thoughts on the Cena/Wyatt cage match, Daniel Bryan in the main event, Evolution vs. the Shield and more! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-network-extreme-rules-2014-reaction/

In the latest episode of PTBN's Main Event, Scott is joined by Jordan, Steve, Ben and Will to talk EXTREME RULES. Check out their preview plus more from the world of wrestling: http://placetobenation.com/ptbns-main-event-episode-eight-extreme-rules-preview/

http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/05/03/new-japan-wrestling-dontaku-review/

In this new episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Scott & Justin are in the Vintage Vault to talk Backlash 2002. They discuss Hulk Hogan, Triple H, The Undertaker, Stone Cold, Ric Flair and more! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-308-backlash-2002/

Since I'm officially a contracted writer again on top of my administrative duties... Brad Maddox as WWE's New GM of Monday Night Raw is Kind of the Best Thing Ever WWE's New Performance Center and the History of the Developmental System WWE's 7 Worst Cases of Mishandled Developmental Prospects

On Episode 8 of the Kevin Kelly Show, Kevin sits down with ROH's own, Brutal Bob Evans, to talk about his career in and out of the ring. Kevin also discusses a few of his favorite things on the show, including his favorite year in wrestling, his favorite manager, favorite quarterback and favorite call by Michael Cole! Finally, Kevin answers another round of your Twitter questions and two future guests for the show are revealed. The Kevin Kelly Show is available on iTunes and Stitcher by searching for Place to Be Podcast and can be downloaded and listened to below. http://placetobenation.com/the-kevin-kelly-show-episode-8-featuring-brutal-bob-evans/

The Steve Corino Show has arrived at Place to Be Nation! In this inaugural episode, the King of Old School introduces his vision for his weekly show, talks baseball, chats with Cliff Compton and answers your Twitter questions: http://placetobenation.com/the-steve-corino-show-episode-1-cliff-compton/

Chad and Parv are back to review Clash of the Champions 14: Dixie Dynamite - [00:04:18] Wrestling Observer roundup: Dusty’s back as a booker; The Juicer is gone; Joe Pedicino is making power moves; thoughts on Sting’s reign; and the strange and memorable February 4th 1991 newsletter. - [00:49:53] Clash of the Champions 14 review: Michael Wallstreet out, Terry Taylor in; the return of Ranger Ross!; The Renegade Warriors; Arn Anderson’s face; Ric Flair’s hair; gender politics with Paul E. Dangerously and Missy Hyatt; and question for the listeners: favourite or underrated during-the-match heel or face turns. - - [02:09:16] End of show awards http://placetobe…

In this new episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Scott & Justin put together the best all-time PPV cards for May and June. Be sure to vote below on which month had a stronger lineup. http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-307-may-june-all-time-ppv-cards/ Be sure to check out our previous podcast entries in the series and Ben Morse and Chad Campbell’s alternate written takes for January, February and March. So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast!

In this new episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Scott & Justin pay tribute to the career of the late Ultimate Warrior by discussing his greatest matches, moments and his legacy as well as where he stands amongst the all time great WWE stars. So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-305-ultimate-warrior-tribute/

Are pro wrestlers dying at an unusual rate? http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/are-pro-wrestlers-dying-at-an-unusual-rate/ So far I haven't been all that impressed with Nate Silver's new FiveThirtyEight site under the ESPN umbrella. Too many mundane topics covered under the guise of "data journalism" to try and make them sound more interesting and the author smarter than he or she actually is. I suppose this piece about wrestler's dying falls into the mundane category for a lot of people. But since I love wrestling, it interests me. Publish enough of these "mundane" pieces that attract various niche audiences and you must end up with a high-traffic site. A…

In this new episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Scott & Justin go back and analyze the first Draft edition of Monday Night Raw. They discuss all of the draft picks made between Vince McMahon and Ric Flair and reflect on the state of the company during this chaotic time. They also re-book the draft looking at who should had been selected based off of future performances. So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-306-32502-raw/

Issue 105 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on: - The Shield and its prospects, both as a group and as future singles stars - The post-WrestleMania period, in which WWE will bring in fresh talent from NXT - Fandango, who talks to FSM about his careers goals - The new talent in TNA, and how they have been given the licence to develop their characters - Spring Stampede 1999, which was arguably WCW's last great pay-per-view - Billy Robinson, who will long remain a legend to both pro wrestlers and martial artists after his recent passing - WCCW director Mickey Grant, who…

Place to Be Nation is proud to partner with The Bower Show Podcast starting today! The Bower Show, featuring Michael Bower and Jeff Peck, most recently aired on ESPN Radio Connecticut and has now arrived at PTBN! On this episode of THE BOWER SHOW PODCAST: Bower & Jeff discuss the impact of Chris Johnson signing with the New York Jets, they go through an interesting dating website for Green Bay Packers fans and discuss a rapper who made a decision that he will forever regret! Then, former WWE commentator and current ESPN anchor Jonathan “The Coach” Coachman joins the guys to discuss what tragic event led to him actually getting hired by the WWE, how he feels about n…

Pro-Wrestling Super Show Welcome back to the Pro-Wrestling Super Show. On this week’s episode Steven Graham is joined by Chad Campbell of the “Where the Big Boys Play” podcast and Derek Cornett the prominent movie reviewer on the Place to be Nation. The first segment is a tribute to the Ultimate Warrior, in which we discuss face paint in wrestling. In the second segment we discuss battle royals, the good and the bad and all of it’s various incarnations. We end the show, as always, with our television, music, books and wrestling recommendations. Big News: The Pro-Wrestling Super Show has arrived on iTunes! Click Here to subscribe or just search for the P…

https://soundcloud.com/ptbngrimmas Welcome to the debut episode of Steven Graham’s Pro-Wrestling Super Show. On this episode Will and Charles of the Wrestling with the Past podcast and Pete of the Titans of Wrestling are here to talk WrestleMania XXX, the post WrestleMania Raw and give their wrestling, movie and TV recommendations. http://placetobenation.com/pro-wrestling-super-show-1-april-9-2014/

On episode 7 of The Kevin Kelly Show, Kevin talks with Steve Corino about his role in Ring of Honor, his thoughts on the end of the Streak, his experience in New Orleans for WrestleMania XXX weekend, the passing of the Ultimate Warrior plus a major announcement about his relationship with Place to Be Nation! Kevin also discusses the Ultimate Warrior, WWE Network, trending stories of the day and much more. He also answers listener Twitter questions as well. Kevin also reveals his big guest for next week! http://placetobenation.com/the-kevin-kelly-show-episode-7-featuring-steve-corino/

Let's put them all in this folder. I ask everyone to start a new thread for every single new podcast instead of having a megathread to discuss a series of them. That way, good points don't get lost in long, multi-page threads. I'm going to split up previous topics and add them here.

We've been doing post-ppv "reaction" shows in 2014 with thanks to our friend Will and a rotating cast of voices. Will brings a group together for our first "pre-action" (ok, preview) show featuring Mania predictions from the following: Will, Kris Zellner, Documentary Maker Johnny Philapavage (Barbed Wire City), Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) and Johnny Sorrow (Titans of Wrestling) http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-network-wrestlemania-xxx-pre-action-show/

In the PTBN WrestleMania XXX Reaction Podcast, Will, Kris Zellner, Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) and Pete S (Titans of Wrestling) run through a wild PPV that saw the Streak end, Daniel Bryan reign supreme and a whole lot of legends showed up. What did the guys think? Tune in to find out! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-network-wrestlemania-xxx-reaction-show/

In this new episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Scott & Justin are in the Vintage Vault to talk WrestleMania x-8. They discuss William Regal, Ric Flair, Scott Hall, Steve Austin, Triple H, Kurt Angle and much more! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the passing of Ultimate Warrior and our future recording schedule has changed since, as is noted on our Facebook page. http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-304-wrestlemania-x-8/

In this new episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Scott & Justin are joined by Aaron George to talk WrestleMania XXX. They’ll recap Daniel Bryan’s big win, the Undertaker’s streak ending, WrestleMania XXX’s place in the history and much more! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-303-wrestlemania-xxx-recap/

Brilliant show. Great angles, great matches, great long term booking all comes together. http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/04/06/new-japan-invasion-attack-2014-review/

We did this previously for January and February so next up is the written companion for March (aka we made this just WrestleMania, even if it dipped into April): http://placetobenation.com/the-all-time-wrestlemania-card/ We had some good dialogue here on our previous ones - curious what other's come up with.

Ten members of the PTBN staff submitted lists and the results were weighted accordingly. Here's our 15 worst Mania matches: http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-nations-15-worst-matches-in-wrestlemania-history/