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Jon, Chris + Geoffrey are BACK to predict the season, and you can play along at home too! We also talk the Olympic Finals, a relatively slow transfer window, Geoffrey's live match report of Celtic v. Chelsea in South Bend, and more! We'd also like to thank the PWOM Podcast Network for hosting this show since lockdown, and wish everyone involved well in their future endeavors. (And if you have a podcast network and want to host a sweary unsponsored soccer pod, contact info below!) Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

The boys get together to turn the lights out and they come full circle with an old school Titans set disc review! We say goodbye by saying goodbye to the Bob Backlund era, while also looking at a bunch of matches and promos featuring Titans favorites over the years On the docket: -A bloody farewell to the Spectrum -A classic tag team title match -Victory Corner! -The Persian Club challenge -A salute to the Grand Wizard -Select matches from 12/26/1983 MSG, including one of the most memorable matches in company history -One last bio from Chief Jay Historian! -An ominous warning from the asshole who owns the territory Also: -Someone had a bit too much to drink (and not who you would think) -HYSTERIA! -The secret behind Arnold Skaaland's towel finally revealed! -TURBULANCE!!!!!!! -Plus a special bonus tribute to Kevin Sullivan. RIP Thanks everyone for listening over the years. It's been a blast

On this edition, the gang dissect and review the summer's big international tournaments and all the chaos they bestowed upon us. Coaches sacked or resigned! Favorites that were total trash! Very bad nationalism and racism incidents! A stadium invasion! Bad security! An association president arrested! What more could you want? How about a preview of the Olympics too?! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

A quick one before the knockouts! Jon, Chris & Geoffrey talk the amazing end to the Euro 2024 group stages, and the surprises of Copa America 2024 so far as well. Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

Wait, we have a new episode ALREADY?! This time, Jon, Chris & Geoffrey preview both of the major international men's tournaments of the summer, Euro 2024 AND Copa America 2024! Plus, we take a dump on Man City's SLAPP suit against the Premier League, and Chris kills a gimmick by reviewing our Likely or Unlikely predictions from the start of the season! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

A quick one this time, with Chris and Geoffrey discussing Real Madrid's historic FIFTEENTH European Cup/Champions League win, Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce?!, and a couple other bits & bobs too. Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

The football season is nearly over, and on this outing, Jon & Geoffrey grade all 20 Premier League teams on their performances, wax Leverkusen going undefeated in Germany, get a Bundesliga prediction HORRIBLY wrong, mock Rangers, and much more! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

Geoffrey's mic is still totally borked (this WILL get corrected by next episode), we said the wrong episode number until halfway through, and MLS is bringing Jon, Chris and Geoffrey down after doing nothing after on-field racism incidents against one of their own youth teams, among other reasons. And one of us WON'T SAY WHOM flubbed the Copa del Rey result. And we also talk the Premier League, the Old Firm, the Bundesliga, and more! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

It's not my son talking. I don't even have a son. The title is just a tribute to old Monster movies. Sorry for any confusion

The episode? TOTALLY LATE! The audio? COMPLETELY JAKED! Yes, we don't know WTF happened with Geoffrey's mic, but please try to listen to this anyway. Maybe at a lower volume than normal. But on this episode, Jon, Chris & Geoffrey talk what makes a good example of the most prominent position on the pitch, Paul Pogba, MLS, Carabao Cup Final, and more! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

For the series finale, Kelly and producer Ryan finally get around to future pro wrestlers who had ties to the NFL! Some are Hall of Famers, some never made it to the field. Featuring: Steve "Mongo" McMichael Leo Nomellini Big Van Vader Dick the Bruiser Also, the final roster is revealed! Plus one last batch of match recommendations. Thanks for listening!

Just Jon & Geoffrey this time as Chris had biz to take care of, but this week, the gang, MOSTLY JON, eulogizes Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp on his departure, and what the future could hold for the Reds. We also talk Jon attending Newport County v. Manchester United LIVE, other managers behaving badly, and actual positive history being made in the Bundesliga! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

Join Kelly and Ryan for the penultimate episode, this time all about wrestlers who played in the AFL! Featuring: Wahoo McDaniel Ron Pritchard Blackjack Mulligan Ernie Ladd Also, stick around for roster updates, match recommendations, and plenty of whining about the misfortunes of the hosts favorite teams!

On the first episode of Busting Balls for the New Year, and a pretty long one at that, Jon, Chris and Geoffrey pass judgement on all 20 PL teams for their season so far! We also talk Joey Barton needing to seriously shut the entire f**k up, the FA Cup including Arsenal falling off a cliff, Geoffrey wanting his orcas, and the ongoing baffler that is Brazil in general. Thrills, chills, technical difficulties, this one has everything! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

More Can Con for everyone, this time focusing exclusively on the amazing future pro wrestler output of the franchise formerly known as the Edmonton Eskimos! Kelly and producer Ryan look at: Stu Hart Fritz Von Erich Gene Kiniski Roman Reigns As always, roster updates and match recommendations follow discussion of the players. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Busting Balls Podcast! In the last episode of 2023, Jon & Geoffrey (Chris was ill!) lay out what gifts football can give us, and where it can make itself better in the New Year! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

This time out, the lads tell you what's hot and what's not on the grassy runway this season, and we discuss more referee controversies! WHEE! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

On this episode, Kelly and producer Ryan look at four future grappling greats who spent time in the Canadian Football League, some for a minute, some for much longer. Those featured: Lex Luger Superstar Graham Brian Pillman Angelo Mosca As always, stick around for roster updates and match recommendations. Enjoy! Watch Touchdowns to Turnbuckles one week early on the North South Connection's YouTube channel!

After a lengthy absence from the podwaves, Jon, Chris and Geoffrey have returned to say, unequivocally, we have HAD IT with English referees. We also talk ANOTHER World Cup in a horrible country, the thrilling Copa Libertadores final, and a whole lot more as we play catchup. Cover artwork for this episode by Chris! Hit us up on XTwitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

This time on Touchdowns to Turnbuckles, Kelly and producer Ryan do a deep dive on legendary West Texas State University! A truly insane amount of future pro wrestling talent played football there. Specifically, the focus is on: Dusty Rhodes Dory Funk Jr Tito Santana Tully Blanchard Also, as always, ongoing roster construction and match recommendations. Enjoy!

On the new ThROH The Years it's KENTA IN A TENTA as Joe Gagne joins us to discuss Glory By Honor V Night 1, a bizarre show that was forced outside at the last minute. We talk about the circumstances behind it, hear some live thoughts from Joe, and recap every match, with some real standout spots. A short and sweet show. KENTA in a tenta, ThROH The Years in your ears.

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Here is the season 1 finale of I'm No Jedi! It's an extra special one as Marta, Travis, and Pete are joined by an awesome actor from the CW show "The 100" and many other TV appearances, Sachin Sahel! His perspective is awesome and a ton of fun as the team recaps the final 2 eps of Season 1, "Dreams and Madness", and the finale, "The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord". Enjoy! Boom! Pro Wrestling presents: Sachin's Spooky SZN Slamboree! Tickets here:https://boomprowrestling.ticketspice.com/spooky-szn-slamboree

On the new ThROH The Years we cover a very dramatic moment in Bryan Danielson's history as we review Gut Check, a show with one of the craziest instances of a wrestler working through an injury. But there's so much more. Trevor is discombobulated. Matt educates us about Jennifer Warnes and even sings. Check your stomach biome and get downloading!

On this episode Kelly Nelson and producer Ryan Gray look at the college exploits of four future very successful pro wrestlers! But only a few were also successful on the college gridiron. Featuring: Verne Gagne Bill Watts Paul Orndorff Ron Simmons Enjoy! *Watch this series in its original format on YouTube! (new episodes available a week before the audio version) Next will drop October 27 www.youtube.com/@northsouthoconnectionpodnet

Welcome to Touchdowns to Turnbuckles! Join Kelly Nelson and producer Ryan Gray for this 7-part history series examining the football accomplishments of famous (mostly) professional wrestlers. First up is a look at the pioneers, football players who made the transition to wrestling in the 1920s and 30s. Featuring: Wayne Munn Gus Sonnenburg Buckets Goldenberg Bronko Nagurski Look for a new episode every 4 weeks (first two will be available simultaneously) Enjoy! *Watch this series in its original format on YouTube! (new episodes available a week before the audio version) Next will drop October 27 https://www.youtube.com/@northsouthoconnectionpodnet

Pete, Marta, and Travis are back to talk about episode 6 of Ahsoka ,"Far, Far Away". Travis gushes, Marta teaches, and Pete sorts us all out. Check it out! Also: Mystery Titans Theatre links: twitch.tv/jarviswashingmachine youtube.com/c/jarviswashingmachine

Hello Ahsoka fans! Marta, Pete, and Travis are back to chat about episode 5, "Shadow Warrior"! Of all the eps, it's the Dave Feloniest! Other Links: boomprowrestling.com https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/sets/yours-mine-the-truth

ThROH The Years returns after a break. You better have missed us! Matt was at All In and talks about the influence ROH has had on the AEW of today. We then cover Epic Encounter II, a show with a looong Bryan Danielson/Nigel McGuinness match that Bryan didn't like, but who do we feel about it? Also we have plenty of adorable quotes from Wade Keller, discover the joy of Matt Sydal's promos, and we deliver the debut of a new show tradition, The Matt F Trophy! We're back and on the attack folks.

It has finally come to this! Season 3 comes to an explosive conclusion as Travis is joined by returning guest, author and playwright Wade Kinley, to discuss seeing Extreme play live in Seattle on August 29, 2023! An event more than three decades in the making finally occurs! An all time great YMT ep AND it ends with the reveal of the canonical Top 6 songs from SIX! Links: Mystery Titans Theatre - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=92919667 Twitch: twitch.tv/jarviswashingmachine Youtube: youtube.com/c/jarviswashingmachine I'm No Jedi: An Ahsoka recap podcast: https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/sets/im-no-jedi-an-ahsoka-recap BOOM! Pro Wrestling: boomprowrestling.com

Marta, Pete, and Travis return for Ahsoka Season 1, Part 4: "Fallen Jedi". This is what we felt was the most action packed episode yet, so we really got to talkin. Pete went to Galaxycon. Stick around for Travis's rant.

This week, Jon, Chris & Geoffrey talk Luis Rubiales and the crisis of harrassment, hubris and sexism in Spanish football's governing body after Rubiales's inexcusable forced kiss of Jenni Hermoso during the Women's World Cup trophy presentation. We also talk Arsenal v. United, Old Firm, and the leagues as we head into an international break. Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

Hey everyone the gang of Travis, Marta, and Pete are back to chat about Ahsoka episode 3 - "Time To Fly". We talk about an ep that had awesome action, but felt weirdly incomplete. Enjoy! Check out Travis's other podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/sets/yours-mine-the-truth?si=e095dfc5035f471fbcc2ee87f1f09a35&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Check out BOOM! Pro Wrestling here: https://www.boomprowrestling.com/ Check out our friend Stacey McLachlan's upcoming Anne Geddes show here: https://www.vancouverfringe.com/events/anne-geddes-the-unauthorized-untrue-biography/

Welcome to I'm No Jedi: An Ahsoka recap podcast! Join your buddies Travis Woloshyn, Pete Schirmacher, and Marta Wesselhoff (The Fools Who Follow Him: An Obi-Wan recap podcast) as they go over the first two episodes in the series: "Master and Apprentice" and "Toil and Trouble". Enjoy!

A special podblast this time, with Jon, Chris + Geoffrey discussing La Furia Roja's first ever Women's World Cup victory, whether Sarina Wiegman should be the England MEN'S manager, and what more can be done to help both the USA and the world in women's football. Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

On the new ThROH The Years, on the eve of AEW's UK debut, we cover Anarchy in the UK, the second night of ROH's first tour of England. It's a show Trevor thinks is cozy! We talk about it all, including prostates, two fingers, SUWA nearly squashing Bryan Danielson, and the distances between cities. A nice way to pre-game for all the All's!

YMT is back with the full MTT crew this time! Sound confusing? Well, Johnny Hegdepeth grew up on the era of NWA wrestling we are discussing and it just so happens to be the main era we have been covering on Mystery Titans Theatre with fellow guest, Kelly Nelson. This YMT ep includes a sample of that very watchalong type show we do LIVE on twitch every other Saturday at twitch.tv/jarviswashingmachine and an exclusive bit from what will be a Patreon video exclusive from that very crew. AAAAND we are joined by a fellow MTT guest for that exclusive, Robert Hawkins! This one is an all timer, pals, so check it out! +++MYSTERY TITANS THEATRE PATREON+++ https://www.patreon.com/user?u=92919667

It's our annual Likely or Unlikely episode, where Jon, Geoffrey and NEW semi-regular 3rd chair (VAR?!) Chris predict what happens this season, and you can play along at home too! We also talk Women's World Cup, the opening weekend of the Premier League (and others!), and really put the boots into Alexi Lalas because frankly he deserves every bit of it. Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

On a very special ThROH The Years, Alan Counihan joins us for an hour-long interview about ROH's first-ever trip to the UK, giving a ton of insight to the scene at the time. Then Matt and Trevor go solo and do a full review of Unified, ROH's first show outside of the US. We cover two fantastic matches on top, the implications of the infamous ring post spot, a wild burial of Chad Collyer and so much more.

It's our Fifth Anniversary Episode! AND it's the Women's World Cup! Jon & Geoffrey discuss the premier womens event of the sport so far! We also talk Barbie and transfers! WHEEEEE!! Thanks for listening the last 5 years! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

YMT rolls on with an awesome in-depth discussion about the most consistently great, fun, imaginative, and straight up magical video game series of all time - The Legend of Zelda! Comedian and podcaster extraordinaire Marta Wesselhoff and artist and cartoonist Brian Fukushima sit in with Travis to share thoughts and experiences with a bunch of games that bring us so much of a very special kind of joy.

On the new ThROH The Years we welcome first-time guest Phil Schneider (DVDVR, Ringer, Way of the Blade) to review Fight of the Century, a show with an hour-long epic between Samoa Joe and Bryan Danielson that we all might have liked more than Bryan Danielson did. Phil regales us with many a spicy tangent, Matt gets a Cameo from Bret Hart, and Trevor discovers he's the odd grump out on a match.

On the new ThROH The Years, Matt and Trevor get macho as they review Time to Man Up, a very consistent B-Show with some surprisingly significant moments. We say farewell to AJ Styles and discuss his first two ROH runs. We also talk about how things were better when they were worse and dread becoming middle-aged. All that and adorable anecdotes about Matt's Dad attending the show and meeting Kenta in a bathroom.

Yours, Mine, & the Truth Season 3 is here! Take a little walk in the middle of the madness with Travis Woloshyn as he unpacks his favourite band in high school, Extreme's 6th studio album, SIX! Metal connoisseur Sat Gill and author Ted McCoy are dear friends and YMT faves, and are our guests! We find the chance to reconnect in the storm before the calm that is this latest album from the lads from Boston. Here's to us losers! Other links: MYSTERY TITANS THEATRE: twitch.tv/jarviswashingmachine youtube.com/c/jarviswashingmachine https://www.patreon.com/user?u=92919667 BOOM! PRO WRESTLING: boomprowrestling.com Ted McCoy's wonderful work: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/6450271.Ted_McCoy

It's not the 5th Anniversary episode as we were kinda busy the last few weeks. But we do talk Manchester City's treble, Messi going to Inter Miami, Jude Bellingham going to Real Madrid, West Ham and Sevilla winning European cups, The Retirement of The Zlatan, and more! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

It's Hard For Picard! Join Pete and Johnny as they wrap up Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard with ep ten, "The Last Generation"! It's been a fun ride so tune in as we bring it home! #StarTrek Picard

Today on a brand new ThROH The Years, we are joined again be Jeff Schwartz to cover Generation Now, a show Jeff named! We bid a fond farewell to Generation Next, cover the night of two Christian Cages, and talk about another big Nigel vs. Danielson match that you've probably forgotten. Which pro wrestler has deceptively huge hands? Who came up with the "Mr.Small Package" gimmick? Jeff has the answers!

On this supersized edition, Jon & Geoffrey give their ratings on all twenty Premier League clubs as we now know their fates! A lot of stinky, smelly, sweaty teams get trashed, believe me! We also remind ourselves to never trust Borussia Dortmund, talk Juventus getting docked points AGAIN, discuss Luton Town's improbable rise to the Premier League, lament Sam Kerr not being with Chicago Red Stars as Chelsea Women win another WSL title, a bench-clearing brawl in Edinburgh, and more! Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

It's Hard For Picard! Join Pete and Johnny as they break down Star Trek: Picard S3 Episode 9 "Vox". It's a perfect episode of TV and a really fun podcast! Check it out! #StarTrekPicard

As the season heads towards its conclusion, Jon & Geoffrey go through what made this season so successful for underdog clubs across Europe. We also ONCE AGAIN put bad English refereeing on blast, and talk all sorts of league winners, relegated clubs, and much more. Hit us up on Twitter at twitter.com/BustingBallsPod, or email us bustingballspod@gmail.com Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yz2r4phWcv6EzGmgiTTv9

ThROH The Years is here, anticipating some hot summer fun, revisiting War of the Wire II. It's a show with possibly the most brutal match in ROH history, an epilogue to the ROH/CZW feud. We have fun giving an overdue spotlight on BJ Whitmer, and also enjoy the most important thing to ever happen to ROH, the debut of the ROHbot Arm! Listen now or regret it on your deathbed.