Publications and Podcasts

A rant on wrestling fans complaining about the match between Dean Ambrose and Rob Van Dam being on the pre-show for Summer Slam.

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast, it is Summerslam Week and it is time to go old school. Scott and Justin are joined by Jeremy Nichols, Jason Greenhouse, Brad Woodling, Andrew Riche & Ben Morse as they discuss a myriad of Summerslam topics, including memories of the inaugural edition, guilty pleasure matches, overrated matches, MVPs and much, much more. So get yourself ready for this year's Summerslam with a trip through the past and join Scott, Justin and the crew because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! www.placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-244-old-school-summerslam-roundtable www.placetobe.podbean.com/ www.f…

Night One, with lots of gifs: http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2013/08/0...sults-capsules/

After the excellent Wrestling Culture shows on the histories of Montreal / British / Maritimes wrestling, I was curious if anyone knew of any other good shows to listen to that go over other territories in depth? If none, would anyone like to possibly plan and do one with me and others possibly? Or any good books possibly? Specifically: Portland (Owen) San Francisco (Shires) Vancouver (Tomko and Before) Omaha (pre 1960's) Houston (Boesch) Thanks!

Hi everyone, Here is a poll I made to determine the wrestler who had the most outstanding 2012 as determined by readers of my site: http://bit.ly/16mxxru I was hoping to get some people to VOTE. Also, I thought it was a good chance for spreading awareness for some of these wrestlers as I'm sure some of them not everyone knows. Also, if you're unfamiliar with the wrestler then you can search for their name on my main website: http://johnsontranscript.com/ Every single wrestler of the71 included in the poll has some mention to them made and full matches are featured for most. Also, there are even some interview with a few of them As far as I know readers ar…

http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2013/08/0...ana-harrington/ Joe and Rich chat with the foremost expert on wrestling analytics Chris “mookieghana” Harrington (@mookieghana) of IndeedWrestling.com about all things wrestling data. The guys chat with Chris about his upcoming book “Wrestlenomics”, how he got his start in analyzing wrestling data, correlation of internet feedback and PPV buys, WWE Second Quarter reports, WWE Network analysis, listener questions, how you can help him advance the subject and much more!

My brother edits the Famous Monsters magazine, and due to relentless badgering from me, he's finally broken down and done a lucha issue. This is really cool for me because I helped him with the idea and served as a wrestling resource for him. I figured this is a board that would hopefully appreciate this sort of thing. It's got El Santo on the cover and focuses on the great lucha monster movies, collectibles, and comics. The issue also covers Tiger Mask and the Japanese TV show Azteckaiser - this link is pretty cool if you've never seen it ( ). Dan Madigan contributed a column as well. Here's a link to the cover in their store, which I think came out pretty well -…

Anybody still have these?

Sam(me) and Murray discuss PWG a lot of the time, giving a complete rundown of Ten and giving some thoughts on BOLA. We also talk about some recent matches that will reach that iconic level where it becomes almost a necessary watch for fans of independent wrestling. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/4crwrestling/...08/indy-project Any feedback(constructive of course) would be welcomed!

Issue 96 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, FSM has feature-length articles on: - Chris Jericho, and how arguably WWE's MVP of 2013 will be gone for at least the summer - The McMahon Family, and what their past as characters on WWE television can tell us about a proposed late-summer power struggle - SummerSlam 1998, which on its 15-year anniversary remains one of the most important and intriguing cards in WWE history - Lex Luger, who talks to FSM about his tremendous career and a miraculous life - Sabu, and how the nephew of The Sheik changed pro wrestling forever - The wrestling scene in Scotland, which is arguably the h…

Due to a strange quirk of this particular recording, and my technical inability to figure out how to merge the tracks into a single mono one, for this show only, I'll be coming out of the left speaker and Chad out of the right. Where the Big Boys Play in STEREO like The Beatles. Where the Big Boys Play #46 – Clash of the Champions 10 Chad and Parv march bravely into the 90s with Clash of the Champions 10: Texas Shootout. In this show: - [6:21] a lengthy trawl through the Meltzer newsletters from January and February 90: AWA's days numbered on ESPN! Kendal Windham caught counterfeiting money! Mike Tyson! Pedicino gets engaged and walks! Joe Isuzu! Geraldo …

Daniel Bryan is overcoming one of his biggest flaws in the WWE.

Daniel Bryan is overcoming one of his biggest flaws in the WWE.

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast Vintage Vault, Scott & Justin head to Beantown for King of the Ring 2000! They discuss Kurt Angle, Rikishi, Edge & Christian, Eddie Guerrero, Vince McMahon, Rock, Undertaker and much more. Then, we wrap up round three of the 2013 Place to Be Nation trivia contest as Michael McDonald challenges Mike Poulin and Aaron George takes on Derek Cornett! After tonight, the Final Four is set! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! www.placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-243-king-of-the-ring-2000 www.placetobe.podbean.com/…

We're going to finish this bad boy up. Here is tonight's line-up of matches... Wahoo McDaniel vs. Manny Fernandez (Strap Match) (12/13/88) Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (12/13/88) Wahoo McDaniel & Tom Zenk vs. Manny Fernandez & Larry Zbyszko (2/7/89) Ken Patera & Brad Rheingans vs. Badd Company (3/25/89) Bobby & Jackie Fulton vs. Destruction Crew (11/18/89) Paul Diamond vs. Pat Tanaka (11/18/89) Larry Zbyszko vs. Nikita Koloff (11/18/89) Feel free to join in. We have myself, Johnny Sorrow, Kris Z and hopefully Dave Fucking Musgrave. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkC...6382&cmd=tc

OK, I have been trying to get Eric R out of his civil servant cocoon for awhile now and he is going to join me and Kris Z for one of the last AWA excursions. We are almost at the finish line and we may even get a visit from Phil for a Segunda Caida reunion. When the show is posted, I'll let you know if Phil pops in or not. As always, everyone is invited. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkC...6382&cmd=tc Here are the matches on the list today... Mando Guerrero vs. Pat Tanaka (6/12/88) Manny Fernandez, Teijho Khan & Soldat Ustinov vs. Robert Gibson & The Top Guns (6/12/88) Curt Hennig vs. Greg Gagne (6/12/88) Wahoo McDaniel vs. M…

OK, our countdown to the finish line continues. Only a couple of more shows but they will be action packed. I need to see how long the match portion of Disc 11 is. It may have to be split into two shows. Anyway, going to start off tonight with my old reliables... Kris and Johnny Sorrow. Wahoo McDaniel vs. Curt Hennig (12/27/87) Original Midnight Express vs. Midnight Rockers (12/27/87) Adrian Adonis & Bob Orton Jr. vs. Midnight Rockers (January 1988) Badd Company vs. Midnight Rockers (2/19/88) Jerry Lawler vs. Curt Hennig (2/19/88) Wahoo McDaniel vs. Curt Hennig (3/19/88) The Nasty Boys vs. Rock n Roll Express (4/16/88) Jerry Lawler …

In ten minutes ( I know, lots of time to prep). Me, Johnny Sorrow and Sarp are going to knock this baby out... Nick Bockwinkel vs. Larry Zbyszko (7/11/87) Curt Hennig vs. DJ Petersen (8/29/87) Wahoo McDaniel vs. Boris Zuhkov (Russian Chain Match) (8/29/87) Wahoo McDaniel vs. Curt Hennig (9/12/87) Curt Hennig vs. Mitch Snow (10/30/87) Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler vs. Original Midnight Express (10/30/87) Wahoo McDaniel vs. Curt Hennig (Indian Strap Match) (11/28/87) Midnight Rockers vs. Kevin Kelly & Nick Kiniski (12/27/87) http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkC...6382&cmd=tc

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast Vintage Vault, Scott & Justin head to the Louisville for Judgment Day 2000! They discuss Too Cool, Big Show, Edge & Christian, Shane McMahon, Shawn Michaels, Rock, Undertaker and much more. Then, we continue round three of the 2013 Place to Be Nation trivia contest as Todd Weber battles Ryan Everett for a chance to advance to the Final Four! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! www.placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-242-judgment-day-2000 www.placetobe.podbean.com/ www.facebook.com/placetobepodcast www.…

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast, Scott & Justin are joined by Brad Woodling as they hit up the headlines. First, Brad and Justin run through their weekend together, including a live recap of the Ring of Honor TV taping in Providence. After that, they run through some WWE and MLB news and a discuss the new Creed movie. Then, we get the first match of the third round of the 2013 PTB Nation Trivia Tournament as Steve Wille battles Austin Pfaff! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott, Justin & Brad because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! Please note that there are ROH spoilers discussed in this episode. www.…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1710735...mpion-ric-flair I think Flair's decline is all about wrestling. The rest is just collateral damage.

On Episode 45 of the Wrestling Culture Podcast, Dylan and I are joined by documentary filmmaker Michael Elliott to discuss his upcoming film "Jim Crockett Promotions: The Good Old Days". Mike has produced two previous documentaries on Jimmy Valiant and the NWA so he brings a lot of experience and just as much passion into this project. We talk at length about the territory, the process of making the film and the coup of being the first person to get an on-the-record interview with Jim Crockett Jr in the almost twenty-five years since he sold his business to Ted Turner. Please listen to the show and please support the film. Wrestling Culture Epsidoe 45 You can pre-…

This turned out to be quite a monster-long show, but I had a lot of fun putting a list together and looking back on all the stuff we've seen. Just wanted to say that I'm grateful to Chad for agreeing to do these shows with me almost a year ago -- couldn't ask for a nicer or more dedicated guy. It's been great getting to know him as this show has progressed and I'm glad we've managed to come this far. I still don't really understand how he gets through all the footage he does while being married and working a busy job. He's a wrestling-watching phenom, but it's good to know that he's almost always ready and prepared. I feel ready for the 90s now. Will probably be watc…

I take a look at how far NOAH has fallen, and how they got there. Plus, a review of the dreadful 7/14 show from Korakuen. Enjoy, and feel free to leave feedback. Thanks. http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2013/07/2...e-71413-review/

My buddy and I have been doing the Wrestling With Optimism podcast for about 15 weeks now. We try not to be too smarmy, too douchey, too know-it-all or too negative. Here's a little bit about us: We spend a lot of time talking about 80's wrestling, current era WWE and the North Carolina independent scene. If you'd like to give us a listen here's how: WWW: http://www.wrestlingwithoptimism.com ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestli...ism/id630820321 STITCHER: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wrestling-with-optimism