Comic book writer ANTHONY RUTTGAIZER (aka professional wrestler KINGDOM JAMES) leads his guests through weekly conversations on topics including movies and television, comic books, music, toys and gaming, current events and politics, life, love and assorted other nonsense.
Today on the show: My beloved big brother PETER RUTTGAIZER returns to the show to discuss the new NBA and NHL seasons including coaxing some way-too-early predictions for the playoffs of both leagues, the final weeks of the NFL season and our $20 on the AFC, plus his weekend calling World Cup Ski Cross races […]
Today on the show: Donald Trump is NOT leaving office quietly but he is pardoning a bunch of convicted murderers and white collar criminals. Plus, more nonsense from anti-shutdown nutbars and Day 3 with Chloe the Cat. MERCH ALERT!!! The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the Wrestlers […]
Today on the show: John Mulaney goes to rehab, Peter Jackson previews his upcoming Beatles documentary, MGM might be looking to sell James Bond, Disney clarifies The Book of Boba Fett, WWE plans gathering of former stars, and Doug Ford prepares to lock down Ontario again but gives Covid a headstart. Plus, Day 2 with […]
Today on the show:-Anthony has a new roommate: a cat named Chloe-The NHL and NHLPA agree to terms on the 2021 season-Wonder Woman 1984 fights an uphill battle at the international box office-The Oscar board rejects a Canadian film-A passenger LIES about having Covid symptoms and causes chaos-A reporter quit her job and dumped her […]
Today on the show: Canada Post stops delivering mail to one apartment building in Toronto, an OPP Inspector is charged with fraud after an investigation into a robbery at Walter Gretzky’s home, Anthony is inching closer to getting a cat (which should help after he questions his own existence mid-show), plus some sports headlines and […]
Today on the show: Voting has opened in Georgia for the January 5th senatorial runoffs, Rev Joel Osteen’s megachurch got HOW MUCH in federal coronavirus loans?, MacKenzie Scott donates 4 BILLION to charity, CNN’s Jim Acosta punks White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Jake Paul is still a goof, a NYC fight club moves to […]
Today on the show: Pornhub deletes MILLIONS of videos, the Electoral College elects Joe Biden, AG William Barr resigns, City of Toronto lifts closure order on previously unlicensed barbecue joint, Zack Snyder concerned about Warner/HBO Max deal, a sampling of Vice.com’s 100 Best Albums of 2020 list and a whole lot more! MERCH ALERT!!! The […]
Today on the show, former Naked News anchor KATE MAXX joins us to talk about hosting Young Swingers Week events at the Hedonism resort in Jamaica, luring her stripper friends in filming content for her OnlyFans page, grading guys’ dicks online like a Yelp review, the fun you can have with seven people, a sex […]
Today on the show: Fearless Fred Kennedy is a comic book writer, a voice over artist, a former television presenter and the current afternoon drive host on Toronto’s classic rock radio station, Q107. He is also the host of his own podcast, Issue Zero, where he’s been presenting his own Star Wars radio drama, MUD79, […]
Today on the show: Huge casting news for Spider-Man 3, Donald Trump strikes out with the Supreme Court, Dark Side of the Ring is expanding its franchise, Howard Stern is staying put at SiriusXM and Amanda Seyfried regrets saying “no” to Guardians of the Galaxy. MERCH ALERT!!! The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees […]
Today on the show:-Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins welcome their first child into the world-Fans are upset with casting for Disney+’s Ms Marvel series-plus, the Scott Pilgrim video game is coming back and a look at this week’s National Days MERCH ALERT!!! The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees has FOUR amazing designs to […]
Today on the show:-“America’s Mayor” Rudy Giuliani has contracted the coronavirus-DC Comics has announced new series for Harley Quinn and Swamp Thing-A Toronto couple is crowdsource their new baby’s name-Robert Kirkman announced more cast members for the Invincible animated series-plus, the debut episode of Stripper Text Message Theatre! Huge thanks to Alexia Nicole for helping […]
Today on the show: Sting (the wrestler not the singer) returns to television, LeBron signs a new contract, Marvel’s Hawkeye WILL have Pizza Dog, DuckTales is coming to an end again, and a ridiculous update on the Toronto restauranteur who was arrested last week for not complying with coronavirus emergency guidelines. MERCH ALERT!!! The Kingdom […]
Today on the show: Introducing Elliot Page to the world, reviewing the reboot of Saved By The Bell, a covid-19 outbreak happened at a swinger’s convention and Anthony’s tweets were getting ridiculous yesterday. MERCH ALERT!!! The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the Wrestlers Union logo, the Handsome […]
Today on the show: Jake Paul throws a party (but he isn’t the only idiot doing that), the NFL is powering through despite common sense, Peter Dinklage gets Toxic (Avenger), no new Star Trek movies anytime soon and a Kazakhstani bodybuilder marries a life-size sex doll. The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now […]
Today on the show, a jumble of nonsense including the Tyson-Jones fight and why I dislike Jake Paul, word on the passing of Darth Vader actor David Prowse and on Marvel/Disney’s latest tribute to Chadwick Boseman, the poor schmuck who QB’d the Denver Broncos loss yesterday, that time Jon Favreau slid into Sasha Banks’ DMs […]
Today on the show:-The Grammys left Alex Trebek off the official nomination for his own audiobook-Tonight Steelers-Ravens NFL game has been moved to Sunday due to the pandemic-An Ontario cashier stepped in to save an elderly woman from online scammersPlus, Anthony unclutters his apartment some more and surrenders to the evolution of the English language […]
Today on the show:-WWE star Xavier Woods just scored his OTHER dream job.-Netflix treats Dave Chappelle right. ViacomCBS? Not so much.-YouTube suspends One America News Network’s privileges for a week.-Anthony reviews the 1985 documentary/concert film “Bring On The Night” starring Sting. This year’s Black Friday sale at Pro Wrestling Tees is underway! Visit the Kingdom […]
Today on the show:-Jeopardy announces the start of their plans for the post-Trebek era-Kevin Hart makes a new friend in Toronto-UK police recover a treasure trove of stolen comics and toys-Plus, another storage unit party is busted in Toronto and a belated look at this week’s National Days The annual Pro Wrestling Tees Black Friday […]
Today on the show:-Donald Trump Jr has tested positive for the coronavirus-Twitter and Facebook prepare to hand White House social media accounts over to Joe Biden-John Cleese throws his anti-trans support behind JK Rowling-Bill Maher angers Kingdom with more of his nonsense-Kingdom waxes philosophical about The Mandalorian and The Empire Strikes Back The Kingdom James […]
Today on the show: Guns N Roses is going on tour, A Charlie Brown Christmas is coming to PBS, and new lockdown measures are coming to Canada’s biggest city. Plus, Trump is still trying to overturn American democracy… The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the Wrestlers […]
Today on the show… mostly Anthony stuff! Progress update on my graphic novel, thoughts about the 1001 Days Project and travel after the pandemic, plus my social media detox continues. Also today, some WWE thoughts, Conan O’Brien is ending his talk show, there’s a new Tom & Jerry movie coming and how Bugs Bunny changed […]
Today on the show:-More positive coronavirus vaccine news!-More Zelina Vega firing/possible unionization news!-More dummies breaking lockdown laws in Toronto!-Plus, a new Alec Baldwin/Kelsey Grammer sitcom, a DC Comics/CW series about Wonder Girl, when will NYC tourism might return and a very stupid story about Drake as told by Post Malone The Kingdom James store at […]
Today on the show:-NYPD arrested the guy who punched Rick Moranis-Anthony is swerving social media for the week-Plus, a bunch of movie news, more Venture Bros is coming and a look at this week’s “national days”! The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the Wrestlers Union logo, […]
Today on the show, veteran indie wrestler/promoter Steve Brown and I discuss his wrestling company (New School Wrestling), the thrills and chills of their recent debut on iPPV and the unexpected story of the most disappointing moment of his career. Plus, questions from some friends and fans, superhero movie talk and much. much more. This […]
Today on the show:-You can rent out a whole movie theatre in the United States for a hundred bucks-ReedPop announces new dates for Chicago Comic Expo (C2E2) and Emerald City (ECCC)-All Elite Wrestling has video games on the way-and Anthony considers tiny house/cabin life. (But he’d never do it.) The Kingdom James store at Pro […]
Today on the show:-The Washington Nationals have extended an invitation to Joe Biden-The Canadian Mint has narrowed their list of potential honourees for the new $5 bill-plus ideas are swirling for a new Jeopardy host, new on DC Comics’ executive appointments, the co-creator of Scooby-Doo has died and speculation continues over Sasha Banks’ role on […]
Today on the show: Joe Biden is the president-elect of the United States, Anthony reads a story from Cowboy Bill Watts’ autobiography and we check in on this week’s “national days”. The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the Wrestlers Union logo, the Handsome Genius Club logo […]
Today on the show, a few words about the state of the US Presidential election, about new rules being added to the Canada Broadcast Act that will affect streaming services and Anthony reads from both Bret Hart’s and Goldberg’s autobiographies about the same incident from Starrcade 1999. The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees […]
Today on the show… one topic and one topic only. And I wrap up my thoughts about it in 11 minutes. The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the Wrestlers Union logo, the Handsome Genius Club logo and both the Outlive Your Enemies and Value Parchment designs. […]
Today on the show:It’s Election Day in the US so let’s talk about ANYTHING ELSE! We’ve got racist Halloween costumes, illegal indoor Halloween parties, WWE stars in cosplay on OnlyFans, plus Donal Logue, John Boyega schooling Disney, and movie theatres bracing for Warner Bros to move Wonder Woman 1984 again (and Anthony completely forgetting that […]
One today’s show:-Trump supporters in Texas attempted to run a Biden campaign bus out of ton and off the road.-The Louisiana State Police is riddled with racism (WHAT A SURPRISE!)-Pittsburgh police issue an arrest warrant for a CFL linebacker-Retired WWE star Paige refused to hand her social media over to the company-Plus, a look at […]
Today on the show: Anthony remembers the late Tracy Smothers and talks about dealing with loss. Plus, LA Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is a jerk, a look at the National Days for the rest of this week and some assorted headlines. The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now has FOUR amazing designs […]
Today on the show: The Wold Series, Moon Knight, Stargirl, movies getting rescheduled, current projects filming in Toronto, cult leader convicted and some of your favourite wrestlers are making Presidential campaign contributions. The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the Wrestlers Union logo, the Handsome Genius Club […]
Today on an all-sports edition of the show, longtime sports broadcaster (and my big brother) Peter Ruttgaizer joins to show to discuss the ongoing MLB World Series, NHL expansion and relocation and his experience as the lead broadcaster for the recent Canadian Elite Basketball League’s 2020 Summer Series. Plus, I ask him what he got […]
Today on the show:-Rapper 50 Cent endorsed Donald Trump to save money on his taxes and then UN-endorsed him for a shot at more sex with Chelsea Handler. 50 Cent is cancelled!-Vice President Mike Pence has a senior advisor contract coronavirus but he’s still on the road for campaign events. On November 3rd, cancel Mike […]
Today on the show, Anthony, once again, breaks down the “three reasons people support Donald Trump” and figures out which of those three reasons applies to one longtime acquaintance. Also, news on Ghostbusters, Smokey and the Bandit. Zach Snyder’s Justice League, Quibi, and what one Toronto woman did to try and alleviate a hangover… and […]
On Today’s show:-The ex-wife of Phil Collins is staging an armed occupation of Genesis lead singer’s Miami home-Donald Trump is throwing a tantrum over an interview he did for 60 Minutes-and, Kingdom sold himself out and started a TikTok account.Plus, news on Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban, Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, the Power […]
Today on the show:-DC Comics is preparing retailers for another big change to their distribution system-Meanwhile, DC’s next major crossover event, Future State, arrives in January-Plus, a look at this week’s National Days, the upcoming Presidential debate, Home Improvement star arrested, comic creator Andy Belanger is kickstarting an exciting new project, and actor Jeff Bridges […]
Today on the show, Jason Clark, host of the An Elegant Weapon podcast, returns to the show. He and Anthony catch up on surviving in a world without comic conventions, the possibility of conventions returning in 2021, and just how bad the United States election is going to make things over the next three months. […]
Today on the show, former wrestling manager/current stand-up comedian/constant pain in the ass Emanuel Melo joins Anthony for what became a sometimes rather serious discussion about the growing anti-racism movement in North America, weighing the removal of monuments to historical villains versus the idea of “erasing history”, and our capacity to grow beyond the discrimination […]
Today on the program:-11 year old Louisiana boy steals school bus for joyride-Original Amazing Spider-Man #129 cover art (featuring The Punisher) going to auction-LA Comic-Con is officially canceled for 2020-Also… Some jerk from The Bachelorette got sued, The Price Is Right is coming back, cast notes for Kevin Hart’s “Man From Toronto” and the new […]
Today on the show:-Another glowing example of how the WWE doesn’t respect its own product.-A particular group of businesses in Toronto is being mollywhopped by Covid and I don’t mean the strip clubs!-Facebook take another small step on the road to stop profiting from hate speech.-Disney reorganizes for the digital distribution age.-Plus, Covid vaccine trials, […]
Today on the program:-Ontario is sliding backwards as the pandemic’s second wave clobbers Toronto-Mediocre movies and slim box office takings spell bad times for the movie theatre industry-Mick Fleetwood writes a letter to viral video skateboarder Nathan Apodaca-Tiger King’s Doc Antle is in hot water for illegal wildlife trafficking-Rapper Logic spent HOW MUCH on a […]
Today on the show, Anthony talks about what an utter MESS Mike Pence was during the Vice Presidential debate (from pink eye to house flies), how the City of Toronto will likely be expropriating a number of homes to build its newest subway line, the safe return of a dog who was highjacked along with […]
Today on the show:-Eddie Van Halen dies at the age of 65-Donald Trump’s senior aide racist goblin Stephen Miller has the coronavirus-Facebook (finally) bans QAnon-Toronto strip club owners/dancers fight back against provincial closure orders-Some memories of England 1PW promotion The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now has FOUR amazing designs to offer: the […]
Today on the show:-Trump leaves the hospital. What a dumbass.-Will Toronto ever get a second NHL team? Maybe but I’ll tell you why the guy who keeps trying to make it happen, never will.-Plus, looking at ScreenRant’s list of top ten game shows and how goofy old Canadian game shows used to be. Two notes […]
Our pal Holden Albright returns to the show today to talk about his new creative endeavour: the launch of Go Hard Pro Wrestling! Hear Holden discuss his philosophy behind the new crowdfunded promotion, his hopes for its longterm future and a little hint of what fans will see when the show debuts. Fans who want […]
Today on the show…-Marvel Studios has found their Ms Marvel-Donald Trump turns the first Presidential debate into a “sh*tshow”-An illegal casino in a Toronto mansion has been shut down-An American in Thailand could go to prison for leaving bad reviews on TripAdvisor-Ontario strip clubs and their workers are speaking out against the provincial shutdown You […]
Shane Sabre is back to take our weekly deep dive into the screwiest SubReddit of them all, the “Am I The Asshole?” community. Join us as we pass judgement on idiotic in-laws and fairweather friends. (We also goof on Toronto indie wrestler Anton Alexiev a little but only because we love him!) You can also […]
Today on the show, a rather silly experiment! Anthony reads a book from the famous Choose Your Own Adventure series. This book (#102 in the series) is called “Master of Tae Kwon Do”. From the book’s back cover: One day you come home from school and find two CIA agents waiting for you. They want […]
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