In a world of talking heads loudly spouting hot takes, be Tranquilo. Chris from Pittsburgh and Dante from Washington take you through the world of sports, wrestling, movies & TV, music, and gaming...calmly. Join us in being Tranquilo in an increasingly loud world.
Aiming for a tight three and ending up at a tidy just under four, Tranquilocast returns! Dante finally finds time around the 43 weddings he's been invited to attend to discuss on the pod a wedding he attended! Chris discusses Formula 1 with two of its newest fans, a conversation is had about both hockey and wrestling, and Jake eats his milk. "He fokksmashed our pod!"
After eulogizing two great men, Chris, Dante and Jake surge forward to talk hockey, World Cup Qualifying, the uninspired Wrestlemania card, AEW, the Ring of Honor purchase, and how Cleopatra is, in fact, Comin' Atcha. How many Grands Prix did Da Vinci win?
The Esteemed Dr. John Locke joins us in the first half of this month's Tranquilocast, where we discuss how the wrestling world has changed since his last appearence on the pod. Then, the core trio fantasy book Steve Austin's return to WWE, Chris marks out over the Elden Ring reviews and much more!
On this month's Tranquilocast, Dante gets COVID, Chris SHOOTS HARD on weddings, and Jake falls asleep. Topics discussed on this podcast include: - The Wire - AEW - The NXT Name Generator - Disco Elysium - Enter the Gungeon - Trains - The Thomas The Tank Engine Theme - The Baywatch Theme - Peppa Pig - The Ford F-150 - Those Who Drive The Ford F-150 - Cricut - Whiskey and/or Honey - Sleeping - Farting - Farting While Sleeping
In the first episode of Tranquilocast's new monthly format, Chris, Dante, and new permanent co-host Jake Ska discuss the year that was, and hand out the 3rd annual Destinos awards to the best and worst of pro wrestling. "And now ladies and gentlemen, your hosts for this evening...The Rolling Stones!"
With Chris still on assignment, Jake Ska returns! After some technical difficulties, Jake and Dante break down the AEW main event scene, and throw out some interesting candidates for the Joker in this week's Casino Battle Royale. Dante learns about wrestlers drafted in the WWE draft. Featuring an in depth NHL preview of various NHL teams including the Capitals and Penguins.
(Chris here. I haven't listened to this yet. Dante provided this description.) While Chris is on assignment in Jamaica. Jake SKA RETURNS! Dante and Jake go in-depth on the historic AEW Grand Slam, Ted Lasso's run and the shocking revelation to Dante about the relationship between Shoney's and Big Papa Pump himself!
Jake Ska joins Chris and Dante to talk about All Out Weekend, the Foo Fighters, and various other topics! We got a weel pwoblem heewe....
A lot has changed in three years. Chris and Dante reminisce about their last trip to Chicago and note how different the wrestling industry looks today. Also featured: A discussion on Dante's first indie show experience, and how deathmatches are A LOT different live.
CM Punk is back in professional wrestling. It's a shame they can only book B- matches around him! Chris and Dante discuss this development, make plans live on the podcast (again), discuss the greatness of Charlie Watts, and, as always, crap on WWE.
Chris does something he's never done before: Tear into AEW booking. Chris also does something he's done many times before: Take pleasure in Triple H's misery. Also Dante got engaged or whatever...
Chris and Dante break down one of the most eventful weeks for wrestling news in a recent memory...after 45 minutes of SportsBall talk.
Chris has his life changed by an absurdly smooth anti-drinking song, and then talks with Dante about what Mr. Brooks and Mr. Danielson can bring to AEW.
Impact breathes with the Switchblade, AEW hits a million, while Karrion Kross and NXT hit bedrock. 2007's year in music and famous trumpeter Al Hirt are discussed!
It's coming to Rome, 1997 in Music, Chris shoots hard on Jimmy Uso being a danger to society who needs help, and his idea for if Prince was in WWE.
After a few weeks off, Tranquilocast returns with Dante recounting his time at a white wedding (emphasis on "white"), comparing ESPN and TNT's lineups for next season's NHL coverage, and a WHOLE lot more.
I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Sterling in the rain Ah-hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Werewolves of NoVa Ah-hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Chris and Dante launch Season 4 of Tranquilocast fully vaccinated and full of fire as the review Double or Nothing, go over the current sorry state of WWE Main Roster and NXT programming, and put their alma mater on notice.
Dante returns and the amount of video game discussion drastic goes down! We make up for it with AEW and New Japan talk, and a quick round of music discussion. DON DON DON QI! DON QUI-XOTE!!!
With Dante on assignment, Chris is joined by Jake Ska to recap Yakuza 0 in the first edition of a recurring sub-series discussing the Yakuza games, but only after some WWE talk and before a lot more general video games and movie talk! KIRYU-CHAAAAAANNNNN!!!!
An episode that goes places, but ends up with discussing the NHL's shambolic disciplinary decisions, New Japan, AEW, and a special guest appearance from Alyssa to discuss how terrible Fifty Shades of Grey is. But is Matt Bellamy on this pod?
Chris and Dante do a deep dive into the NHL's new US TV deal and speculate how the broadcasts will look and sound. (And when they'll air, for that matter.) And wrestling talk. Of course. You knew that.
Chris and Dante are joined by Kenny Gamma to form SuperCast! The trio discuss the rise and fall of the Super League, Bond movies, and too many other things to name.
Chris and Dante run through Wrestlemania weekend, after 30 minutes of freeform podcasting jazz.
On a shorter than usual TranquiloCast, Chris and Dante preview WrestleMania weekend, and after getting that crap out of the way, discuss the Japanese wrestling scene and it's exciting stretch of shows in the coming weeks.
On this edition of Tranquilocast, plenty of AEW and New Japan discussion ensues, as well as a quick breakdown of the NHL's ESPN deal, speculation about La Sombra, and a reprise of the fabled discussion: What would be the funniest songs for Sir Paul McCartney to cover?
Chris and Dante return to talk about AEW's Revolution, and the first stages of this year's New Japan Cup. Also contains questions as to why the Battle of Britpop had two bands pick singles that were not their best. Other tangents included.
After a week off, Chris and Dante return to pitch a Bad Bunny WWE title run, roundup recent Puroresu news including NOAH's Budokan show, discuss the AEW Women's Eliminator Tournament, and speculate as to what New Japan will do with another 6 month Hiromu absence.
Finally, Chris receives his Christmas/birthday gifts! Dante already received his Birthday gift when AEW and New Japan finally made a deal. We discuss that, and the less than Superb Owl from Sunday.
On this edition, Chris and Dante sort through the Royal Rubble, talk about Jay White's triumphant return to New Japan, do a quick Super Bowl preview and examine what AEW would want in return for allowing Moxley to work for NJPW in the States.
Chris from Washington via Pittsburgh and Dante from Washington (proper, not the Devil May Cry series) are joined by Jake Ska to discuss the news of NBCSN shutting down and how affects both hockey and wrestling, the Peacock/WWE deal, greasy Pittsburgh area pizza, the brilliant madness of the Yakuza series, and lock in our final Royal Rumble predictions.
It's a wide discussion of wrestling featuring Chris and Dante, with not a lot of it being about New Japan, for once. Chris talks about his experiences getting into AJPW, NOAH, and Stardom, before discussing just what the hell Raw is and asking the question: Is SmackDown better than NXT?
Chris and Dante return for 2021 to sum up Wrestling Kingdom, discuss Jay White's future and so much more!
Chris and Dante address the passing of Brodie Lee, before discussing the best and worst of wrestling in 2020 with our 2nd Annual Destino Awards, before looking ahead to 2021 for our Wrestle Kingdom 15 preview.
Chris and Dante delve into football of both the Premier League and NFL variety, before talking up recent AEW and New Japan, and have a discussion about WWE's demographic woes.
Chris and Dante welcome the man known as "Jake Ska" to the podcast to discuss how they would change the NHL's marketing, and then go into detail about the world of wrestling following Kenny Omega's AEW Championship win and subsequent appearance on Impact Wrestling. Our longest episode yet!
Chris and Dante return, with Chris talking about his time with the PlayStation 5, NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors and World Tag League results, and follow the Twitter trend of the best three album track runs in music history. Now featuring Thomas the Tank Engine translations!
Chris and Dante gloat about Election Night, and discuss Full Gear, recent New Japan, international football, and our dear friend Greg Kurstin.
Dr. John Locke reminds Chris and Dante that they actually have a podcast to host, and they spend it discussing life during COVID, and a whole bunch of wrestling, all while trying to maintain sanity on Election Night.
After another unscheduled break, Chris and Dante review just about everything that happened in the past two weeks. Needless to say, quite a few topics get covered.
Another full week of Premier League and NFL action gets recapped by Chris and Dante, along with G1 discussion, and the duo's contrasting adventures towards obtaining a PlayStation 5 preorder. Ending the episode with a discussion of 2003 in music can only mean one thing... ...It's Tail Time!
Chris and Dante talk about week 1 of football...and also "football", break down the G1 Climax blocks and hit on all the other big Sportsball and wrestling news.
It's a 2020 preview of football, both international and the handegg variety as we lead off with a Premier League preview featuring Firmino's Dentist and Kenny Gamma joining Chris and Dante. After that, we run down NFL predictions, and touch on a few other Sportsball news and notes.
Chris and Dante talk Chadwick Boseman, the upcoming elections, New Japan, the upcoming Premier League season, and how Chris Jericho can get anything over.
Chris and Dante lead off with the news of Messi wanting to leave Barcelona, and then recap the previous fortnight of NHL and NBA action, talk about all the broadcasting lineup changes, and preview the upcoming New Japan stadium show.
On a very sportsball centric episode of Tranquilocast, Chris and Dante preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Champions League quarterfinals, talk college football resumption plans and the failings of US Soccer, and discuss two of the subjects that hold the podcast together: wrestling and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Chris and Dante talk about the return of Sportsball, NJPW's plans, AEW's momentum, WWE making yet another big dumb booking decision, and Chris lambasts Microsoft for their recent Xbox showcase.
Chris and Dante talk about Chris' return to Fortnite, all the most recent sports resumption updates, and how we would book WWE, champion by champion. (Hint: Not poorly.)
Wherein Chris and Dante book their 90 Day Fiance territory, talk NHL Playoffs, and acknowledge that EVERYTHING IS EVIL.
Chris and Dante discuss the Washington...Red Tails?...and go into a deep dive about mediocre quarterbacks. They also give they mid year awards for most overrated and underrated wrestlers, and preview the New Japan Cup Final. OUR POD STYLE DETERMINES OUR DEATH STYLE.
Chris and Dante talk about New Japan, preview AEW Fyter Fest, ask who Dexter Lumis is, and get into a long discussion about the World Cup in 2026.