Publications and Podcasts

Where the Big Boys Play #27 - Great American Bash 88 Chad and Parv review Great American Bash 88: The Price for Freedom. In this show: Parv awkwardly reads some listener comments, the strange and wonderful world of the Pro Wrestling Only message boards, the financial performance of JCP in mid-88 and the Turner deal, Chad and Parv have a major disagreement over a match, thoughts on the infamous Tower of Doom match, Dusty Rhodes: 289lbs, and a sad farewell to Arn and Tully.

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast Vintage Vault, Scott & Justin continue to roll on through 1998 with their review of Over the Edge. They chat about Rock, Faarooq, Legion of Doom, Dude Love, Vader, Owen Hart, Steve Austin and much, much more. So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott & Justin as for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobe.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/placetobepodcast Twitter: Place2BePodcast Also, the PTB Podcast is now available on the Stitcher Radio app! Visit www.stitcher.com for more information!

In this new jam packed, stacked episode of the PTB Podcast, Kevin Kelly joins Scott & Justin to open things up and have an open free form forum chat, including discussions on Florida wrestling, Crockett Promotions, the death of the territories, Kevin's beginnings in WWF, Ring of Honor, Wrestlemania XXIX, TNA, WCW, the future of wresting and MMA and so much more. Kevin adds his experience and insight into the business to really drive the discussion in this episode. Oh, and in the midst of that, the boys are joined by a special surprise guest and the discourse veers into some controversial waters. Finally, they wrap up with a chat about the year that was in Coll…

In this special episode of the PTB Podcast, Scott leads a roundtable comprised of Justin, Josh Richer and Andrew Flanagan to tell the dramatic, epic tale of the Rise and Fall of the WCF. WCF was a small Rhode Island backyard promotion that ran in the mid 90s. Despite it's brief existence, it was the home to lavish characters, intriguing storylines and loads of drama. Now, for the first time ever, the creative team behind the promotion open up and have an in depth discussion on the peaks and valleys of the beloved Wrestling Championship Federation. http://placetobe.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/placetobepodcast Twitter: Place2BePodcast Also, th…

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast, Scott & Justin open things up and have an open free form forum chat, including discussions on ROH Final Battle, WWE TLC, Raw, Wrestlemania, Hall of Fame, the NFL and more! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott & Justin as for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobe.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/placetobepodcast Twitter: Place2BePodcast Also, the PTB Podcast is now available on the Stitcher Radio app! Visit www.stitcher.com for more information!

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast Vintage Vault, the PICs get into the holiday spirit with the Christmas Headlines Spectacular. They talk about the current state of WWE, preview TLC, read the news and then delve into some special Christmas presents and treats for the Nation. They then wrap up by going around the NFL and previewing Week 15 with Kyle Forchetti. Finally, to close out the show, they reveal which wrestling legend they will be interviewing in January. So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott & Justin as for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobe.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/placetobepodcast Twitter…

We are back with a double dose of PTB! In this new episode of the PTB Podcast, Scott & Justin travel to the City of Brotherly Love to review the 4/13/98 Raw is War, the episode to snap Nitro's Monday Night dominance. They chat about Steve Austin, Mr. McMahon, Undertaker, Kane, Jeff Jarrett, DX and more! They then catch up on some PTB business, including announcing the winner of the November Jay Ouimette Benefit Contest! So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott & Justin as for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobe.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/placetobepodcast Twitter: Place2BePodcast Also, the PTB Podc…

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast Vintage Vault, Kevin Kelly returns to join Scott & Justin to finish talking about the year of 1997 in WWF. Kevin delves into a plethora of topics including Jeff Jarrett, New Age Outlaws, Jim Cornette, Vince Russo, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and of course...Montreal. Kevin also tells a classic Vince McMahon story, discusses some of his favorite wrestlers and angles of all time, confirms and/or denies some urban myths and talks a little Ring of Honor as well. So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott & Justin as for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobe.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook…

Dylan and I are joined by celebrated wrestling commentator David Bixenspan to discuss the Jerry Jarrett era of Texas wrestling on Episode 32 of the Wrestling Culture podcast Wrestling Culture Episode 32 On a side note, I apologize that we've been going into late 2011/ early 2012 Davey Richards territory with overly long performances, it kinda just keeps happening.

I might not be around much this weekend, so posting part 2 now as well. Where the Big Boys Play #23 - Clash of the Champions 1: Part 2 Parv and Jason Mann finish up on Clash of the Champions 1. In this episode: Parv questions the continued booking of Ivan Koloff against top babyfaces, Jason hypes the Warlord as a better worker in 2012 than he was in 1987 (based on his appearance in Chikara), discussion again of NWA-style booking of babyfaces vs. WWF-style booking, the relative merits of the fan-fake Sting and fan-fake Hogan, the life and times of the 1988 'Pet of the Year' Patty Mullen, discussion of the decision-making skills of the NWA Board of Directors, P…

Thanks again to Jason Mann for doing this show: Where the Big Boys Play #22 – Clash of the Champions 1: Part 1 Chad is away with work, but Parv welcomes Wrestlespective Radio’s Jason Mann to discuss the very first Clash of the Champions. This episode includes: Jason’s background as a wrestling fan, some random memories of the WWF Wrestlefest arcade game, Jason gives some background on the history of wrestling in the Detroit / Mid-West area, and Parv gets an education in US 1950s sitcoms, especially ‘Leave It to Beaver’, and Jason gives his thoughts on various wrestlers that Frances Crockett mentions as she runs down the top 10 teams from the upcoming Crockett…

Legit contender for worst NWA supercard of the 80s ... Where the Big Boys Play #21 - Bunkhouse Stampede 88 Chad and Parv talk about Bunkhouse Stampede 88. In this show: Chad talks about how he's basically "the mini Big Boss Man", some discussion of how tv ratings and PPV buyrates worked in the late 80s, evaluation of the roster at this time and how signing Ted DiBiase and Curt Hennig might have helped Crockett, Larry Zbyszko's ultimate ambition in life: to win the Western States Heritage title!, young Jim Ross's intense hyperbole, Chad rants about why Road Warrior Hawk is an idiot and Parv explains why he hates the Road Warriors in general, the mythical book …

Issue 87 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, FSM has features on: - WWF vs. WWE, and how some of pro wrestling's current performers match up statistically to their predecessors - Why Vince McMahon always relies primarily on himself when WWE's chips are down - After some odd behaviour from babyfaces and heels on recent shows, FSM looks at the role of the tweener - FSM looks back on the remarkable period that spawned the marvellous “Smackdown Six” - FSM talks to “Cowboy” James Storm about his role in TNA, and his hopes for the future - Following his brilliant performances at PWG's Battle of Los Angeles and at FightClub:PRO, …

In this new episode of the PTB Podcast Vintage Vault, Scott & Justin hit up Beantown to officially kick off the Attitude Era with their review of Wrestlemania XIV. They chat about LOD 2000, Ken Shamrock, Owen Hart, Rock, Steve Austin and much more. So fire up this action packed episode and join Scott & Justin as for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobe.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/placetobepodcast Twitter: Place2BePodcast Also, the PTB Podcast is now available on the Stitcher Radio app! Visit www.stitcher.com for more information!

Just posted our No Way Out 1998 Vintage Vault... http://placetobe.podbean.com/2012/11/19/ep...o-way-out-1998/

In Episode 31 of the Wrestling Culture Podcast, Dylan Hales and I are joined by our friends Alan Counihan and Dean Knickerbocker. In honor of the late Brad Armstrong, we discuss great but under-utilized wrestlers including Bobby Bass, Tama, PG-13, Rip Rogers, Fujita Hayato Jr., Chris Hamrick and his rocking 90's mullet and a ton of other names. Wrestling Culture Episode 31

Here's Starrcade. These shows are only split in two because I have a vague notion that people don't want their podcasts to be longer than 1 hour. If people wouldn't mind the shows being 2 hours+ let me know and from here on we can just go with a longer show format. Don't mind either way. Also - if anyone has any info on angles or storylines between Starrcade 87 and Bunkhouse Stampede 88 let us know. Feedback welcome as ever too. Thanks to Solomon once again for joining us. Where the Big Boys Play #19 – Starrcade 87: Part 1 It’s Starrcade time again, 1987 style. For this show Chad and Parv are joined by King Solomon who will be the first 3rd man / gue…

Please listen as Dylan and I discuss the 2012 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame. We've been excited for this one for a while and hope you enjoy http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/112658 Wrestling Culture Episode 30

Hey fellas, we just caught back up with Kevin Kelly and he went through the year of 1997 in the WWF with us. Check it out! In this all new episode of the PTB Podcast, the great Kevin Kelly joins Scott & Justin to talk about the year that was 1997 WWF. Kevin doesn't hold back as they chat about Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, Vince Russo, Undertaker, Brian & Melanie Pillman, Michael Cole, Sunny, Vince McMahon and so much more. They then wrap up with a discussion on Ring of Honor and the WWE future of Jerry Lawler. Kevin is open, honest and compelling as always, so fire up and enjoy the newest episode of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobe.pod…

Wow, thanks JP...that means alot...we really appreciate the kind words. We just posted our Royal Rumble 1998 Vintage Vault last night, so check it out everyone! http://placetobe.podbean.com/2012/11/05/ep...al-rumble-1998/

Issue 86 of Fighting Spirit Magazine is now available! In this month's edition, FSM has features on: - Randy Orton's recent WWE lull, and how now is the time to inject some life back into his character - How Paul Heyman became renowned as one of pro wrestling's great minds - Booker T talks to FSM about turning his life around after prison, working for WCW and WWE, and his infamous brawl with Batista - How Jeff Hardy has found another chance as the World champion and figurehead of TNA Wrestling - FSM looks back at Bill Watts' run as the head of WCW, and explains why time has been kind to what was a poor period for business - How The Fabulous Moolah's streng…

It took us 18 shows, but it finally happened and we discussed current WWE (well, mostly Chad did) and for a surprising amount of time. Where the Big Boys Play #18 – Great American Bash 87: Part 2 Chad and Parv finish up their review of Great American Bash 1987. In this show: Parv reveals the extent of Vladimir Pietrov’s ‘legal problems’, an unexpected detour to discuss the current WWE product, Dusty Rhodes: weighing in at 285lbs, Chad tells a story about when his mum saw Ric Flair live and got an eyefull of more than she’d bargained for, picks for End of the Show Awards, and the pod says farewell to Brian.

Where the Big Boys Play #17 – Great American Bash 87: Part 1 Chad and Parv take a look at Great American Bash 1987. Highlights include: have the babyfaces ever won the coin toss for the Wargames?, views on Rick Steiner’s offense, and Chad gives extended thoughts on the careers of both Dick Murdoch and Steve Williams in the US and Japan.

Since we've been away for so long, I thought I'd release part 2 today as well. Where the Big Boys Play #16 - Crockett Cup 87: Part 2 Chad and Parv complete their review of the Crockett Cup 1987. In this show: thoughts on there being 24 teams in the Crockett Cup, general opinions of Lex Luger, appreciation of Jim Cornette's antics during the Midnight Express's matches during this tournament, has anyone ever taken a piledriver on the floor apart from Ted DiBiase in 1983 and Kurt Angle in 2001?, general surprise at seeing the attitude era / Flair-in-Legacy-era low blow in 1987, debate over whether Flair vs. Windham is really a ***** match, and Chad and Parv's picks fo…

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