Podcasts about Booker T

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-ninty-first episode of TNA iMPACT! from February 21, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle takes on Booker T in a Non-Title Main Event Match! Plus, TNA Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Tomko defend their titles against "Bullet" Bob Armstrong & Kip James, Petey Williams, Johnny Devine and Sonjay Dutt face off to determine a new #1 contender for the X-Division Championship and ODB & Gail Kim team up to take on Ms. Jacqueline & Roxxi Laveaux! Also Rellik, Black Reign, Kaz, "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal celebrates his recent championship win, Karen & AJ Styles celebrate their honeymoon and Team 3D get another chance at a weight-in to face Curry Man & Shark Boy, will they make weight? Join us with another episode of iMPACT! you won't want to miss it! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

The Black Rasslin' Podcast returns to discuss the Je'Von Evans-Kevin Nash situation, Booker T, the latest on Bianca Belair's finger injury, the Elimination Chamber crate, Royce Keys's Hall of Fame dreams, and much more. TAP IN! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/kVL6qVKmPIg Become a BRPatreon member: www.patreon.com/blackrasslin The Black Rasslin' Podcast Theme is produced by Anikan & Vader. www.instagram.com/anikanandvader Subscribe to The Black Rasslin' Podcast: YouTube: youtube.com/c/blackrasslin Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/blackrasslinIT Spotify: bit.ly/blackrasslinSP Google Podcasts: bit.ly/blackrasslinGP SoundCloud: @black-rasslin-podcast

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland review the last two episodes of Reality of Wrestling Platinum, Booker T's Texas-based promotion that's been a launch pad for several notable wrestlers. We talk about the pros and cons of the promotion and cover several matches including ROW Champion Danny Limelight against Jesse Funaki, Gaspar Hernandez vs. Blake "Bulletproof" Troop, a Four-Way Tag match with one of our faves, the Mane Event, and much more. For VIP listeners, it's over to GCW for Holy Smokes and two particular matches chosen for particular reasons. First, Rey Horus battles Vengador in an epic lucha encounter, then Jordan Oliver goes one-on-one with Hammerstone in a match with an early contender for Finish of the Year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

In today's episode the team discusses a possible WWE issue with Roman and his part time gig with the company. Can Roman fit and how? We get into round table of topics, smackdown, RAW and so much more!!! Get ready for your nostalgic feelers to get tickled in everyone's favorite segment YOU JUST MADE THE LIST!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSCharlotte tearing a page from Nikki's dating bookBianca Bel Air has 2nd surgery to injured finger….no timeline for return Booker T is crowned for the worst announcer award and Jey Uso most overrated “You Just Made the List” Top 5 WWE merchandise to purchase at a live showSMACKDOWN Tiffy Time is running out, she needs a change….an NXT change would fit Rhiyo vs Nia and Lash ends in no contest, right choice10 man tag was fun, Smackdown needs to push Talla Tonga….great to see Apollo Crews back Alexa Bliss is headed to Elimination Chamber Grace helping Jade out is bad business, WWE Jade problem is getting ridiculous and it's time to cut their losses…..Dom and Liv having a Vday dinner was stupid Triple threat was wild, Fatu and Cody shined and Drew strikes againRAWThank you Paul Heyman for cutting that shit short!!!Thank you LA Knight, new hope for LAK? What's in the box???Asuka moving to elimination chamber……right choice!!!Rusev must have a death wish lookin at the Rulah like that Stephanie cooks in spanishFinns music and JD back is great for business AJ's list is damn good for business……food for thought AJ should be head or piece of creative when she hangs up the boots Penta challenging Dom for the IC title moves the needleThe young OG is going to the elimination chamber……gonna be exciting to see what he does NXT/TNATNA No Surrender was fireTrey Miguel is your new TNA International Champion A TNA legend gets Hardcore on Ash by Elegance Arianna Grace is your new Women's Knockout Champ The Hardys team up with the Righteous….Jeffs make up is killer Maclin and Santana are cooking…..great story with Maclin Check out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow us on TikTok @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

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Welcome to Episode 169 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN to save 20 percent at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week we are pulling on threads that could reshape how you look at the entire industry. We open with the story that quietly shifted the business conversation. CNN confirmed that Warner Bros. Discovery owns a minority stake in All Elite Wrestling. Not rumor. Not speculation. Confirmed. For years, Tony Khan has emphasized that he controls one hundred percent of AEW's decision making while declining to confirm outside equity. Now a Warner Bros. Discovery outlet has acknowledged ownership outright. What does that mean for AEW's future? For media rights negotiations? For leverage and perception? And why is this confirmation being framed inside a broader cultural conversation? We break down what is confirmed, what is still unknown, and what it signals long term. From there, we move into AEW Grand Slam Australia, a show that clarified the top of the card while leaving deeper storylines open. MJF retained the AEW World Championship against Brody King. Hangman Adam Page secured number one contender status. Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita went to a time limit draw. Kyle Fletcher retained the TNT Championship. Wheeler Yuta lost his hair. The direction at the top is clear. The layers underneath are still shifting. Was this a defining moment for the spring? Or a stepping stone toward something bigger? We then pivot to WWE, where the numbers tell their own story. WrestleMania 42 ticket distribution currently sits at 36,964 for Night One and 36,737 for Night Two, roughly 18 percent behind last year's pace. Allegiant Stadium is advertising a 25 percent discount. Only CM Punk versus Roman Reigns is officially locked in. Brock Lesnar still does not have a confirmed opponent. Internal discussions have reportedly included LA Knight and Oba Femi. Lesnar returns on February 23. Is the board being carefully shaped, or is urgency creeping in as sales lag? We close with the 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, where several results sparked immediate backlash. John Cena versus Cody Rhodes was voted Worst Match of the Year. Booker T was voted Worst Television Announcer. AEW Collision ranked ahead of WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown. Bryan Alvarez publicly disagreed with multiple categories. Meanwhile, Mistico won Wrestler of the Year nineteen years after his first victory, and CMLL dominated across major awards. Are these results reflective of industry consensus, vocal fan sentiment, or deeper bias within the voting pool? Episode 169 is not just about results. It is about ownership, optics, ticket momentum, creative positioning, and perception colliding at the same time.

Brian H. Waters kicks off Wrestling for the Culture with a huge congrats to ASE' Wrestling's play-by-play announcer Chris Lea on his Emmy award win. Then he discusses Jazz joining the coaching staff at the WWE Performance Center and what this could mean her legacy, Booker T being named Wrestler Observer's Worst Announcer of the year, Tiara James historic Battle Royal win, Pope's big surprise on NWA Powerrr, Mara Sade making lollipops just as dangerous as thumbtacks, JD Griffey becoming the MPX Heavyweight Champion and more!(0:04) Chris Lea wins Emmy Award for Wrestling Documentary "When Giants Walked Here:(2:45) Jazz joins WWE Performance Center's Coaching Staff(6:06) Booker T named Wrestling Observer's "Worst Announcer of the Year" for 2025(8:16) Jade Cargill retains WWE Women's Title(8:54) Trick, Melo, and Oba all featured on Smackdown on smackdown(9:53) Royce Keys def Nathan Frazer in dark match before Smackdown!(10:23) Sol Ruca becomes #1 Contender for NXT Women's Title(11:13) Trey Miguel wins TNA International Championship(11:47) Private Party is back in AEW(12:13) Swerve to face Kenny Omega on AEW Dynamite(12:37) Babes of Wrath retain Women's tag titles at AEW Grand Slam(13:01) Darius Carter explains why WWE or AEW hasn't signed him(15:35) Tiara James wins the ISPW Glitter Battle Royal (16:30)The hex win the nwa women's tag titles(16:54) Pope helps “Big Strong” Mims pick up a win over El Dragón Nihan(17:15) Tyree Taylor defeats Oxx Adams (17:48) Prince Agballah def Marty Scurll to retain ACW Heavyweight Championship(18:30) Michael Oku & The Von Erich defeat Oday, OXP & Timur The Great (18:48) ROH x MPX Global Wars(21:19) Mara Sade defeats Ryan Nemeth in a Albuquerque Street Fight(22:12) Bianca and Montez turn heads with Valentine's Day Shoot

Today we jump back 15 years to the Feb. 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers Monday's WWE Raw in-depth from top to bottom, Sting likely shifting toward TNA rather than WWE, R-Truth's botch and a potential new heel gimmick for him, the mystery videos on Raw hinting at Undertaker - legit or swerve?, the mystery WrestleMania guest host - Rock or Brock a better host?, breaking news analysis of Raw TV ratings, Booker T's first week on Smackdown - is it a short-term or long-term gig?, Triple H's return - will it happen before or even after WrestleMania?, Michael Cole's heel role as an announcer, a debate in the Santino vs. Del Rio booking on Raw, and a ton more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Parks take more phone calls on Santino-Del Rio, Triple H, TNA's TV Title and whether they should hold a tournament, and more. They also discuss C.M. Punk's interaction with Cena and Orton on Raw, the overall state of WrestleMania 27 hype and build-up, Dolph Ziggler's role in the main event slot on Smackdown, predictions on who will be cut from NXT tonight, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-ninteth episode of TNA iMPACT! from February 14, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Love is in the air as TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle renews his vows with his wife Karen, what could go wrong? Also, ODB takes on the Knockout's Champion Awesome Kong in a Non-Title Street Fight in the main event, TNA Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Tomko face off with Samoa Joe & Kevin Nash in a non-title match, a huge X-Division 3-Way takes place between Chris Sabin, Jimmy Rave & Homicide and a terrified Eric Young is in action against Rellik! Plus, Scott Steiner introduces his newest freak before fighting Petey Williams, Booker T, Shark Boy, Curry Man, Jim Cornette tries to sign Samoa Joe and can Team 3D make weight to continue to compete in TNA? All of this and more on the first episode after Against All Odds, you won't want to miss it! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Feb. 4 and 7, 2011.On the Feb. 4, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops discussed with live callers TNA's "they" revelation on Impact, how the angle played out and how it could play out in future episodes, crowd reactions in the Impact Zone, an exclusive health update on Sir Oliver Humperdink from Brian, potential booking at Elimination Chamber leading to WrestleMania, how Mistico will fit in WWE, whether Alberto Del Rio's post-Rumble decision was announced too early, historically bad marquee matches at WrestleMania, role of managers in 2011, Lex Luger's ill-fated match to Summerslam '93, and other Nostalgia questions. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss two 20-years ago Torch Newsletters from the Flashback Series looking at WWF & WCW's business during war-time, WCW switching the World Title from Sting to Ric Flair, ol' Herb Abrams, Jeff Jarrett, and more.Then on the Feb. 7, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers Raw, Vince McMahon's potential short-term & long-term role, the CZW-Chikara viral video, Super Bowl and pro wrestling, Tough Enough, the direction of announcing, Michael Cole, Booker T on Smackdown commentary, Ric Flair, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Ep 358 – WCW Monday Night Nitro 4/26/1999 Flair running the show from a mental hospital 0:28 - Welcome 10:19 - Nitro Opening 15:43 - Brian Adams vs Konnan 19:45 - The Armstrongs (Scott/Steve) vs Raven in a Raven's Rules handicap match 26:34 - Sting vs Diamond Dallas Page for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship 31:57 - Rey Mysterio Jr vs Psychosis for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship 36:55 - Erik Watts vs Bam Bam Bigelow 38:43 - Meng vs Booker T for the WCW World Television Championship 43:28 - Brian Knobbs vs Hak (w/ Chastity) vs Horace Hogan vs Mikey Whipwreck in a 4-Way Hardcore match 50:02 - Scott Steiner vs Macho Man Randy Savage (w/ Gorgeous George and Miss Madness) for the WCW United States Championship 54:23 - Diamond Dallas Page vs Kevin Nash vs Goldberg vs Sting in a Four Corners No DQ match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship 57:26 - Overall Thoughts 1:02:18 - Smarking It Up 1:10:21 - Ready to Rumble 1:15:16 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Adrenaline” by Purity and “Self High Five” by Jimmy Hart/JJ Maguire Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley have made it to the second monthly PPV of 2008, Against All Odds from February 10, 2008 at the BI-LO Center in Greenville, South Carolina. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle defends against Christian Cage in the main event and Samoa Joe is the Special Enforcer! Plus, the X-Division Championship is on the line in a 6-Man Street Fight as Team 3D & Johnny Devine defend against the Motor City Machine Guns & Jay Lethal, Awesome Kong defends her Knockouts Championship against ODB and Abyss battles with Judas Mesias in Barbed Wire Massacre 2! Also, Booker T tries to get revenge against Robert Roode, AJ Styles & Tomko defend the TNA Tag Team Championships against "Bullet" Bob Armstrong & BG James and so much more! You don't want to miss us covering this 3 hour epic event! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Jan. 28 and 31, 2011.On the Jan. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Sean Radican, they discuss with live callers a big weekend calendar including detailed previews of ROH & PWG in LA, DGUSA's three shows, Royal Rumble in Boston that Sean will be attending live, plus Royal Rumble winner and booking predictions, potential Rumble surprises, how WWE might get from the Rumble through Elimination Chamber to WrestleMania, potential WrestleMania main events from both brands, plus lots of TNA talk on their strong ratings, angles on the show, hype for Feb. 3., the issue of how women are portrayed in TNA and WWE, and much more.Then on the Jan. 31, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss with live callers Kevin Nash and Booker T returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble and how it affects TNA's Main Event Mafia angle, whether Nash and Booker T broke their word to TNA, the anticipated Royal Rumble fall-out on Raw, Alberto Del Rio winning the Rumble, pros and cons of the Rumble match, whether cute spots during the Rumble took away from Del Rio's win, the booking of Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler, the Randy Orton-John Cena staredown that generated no reaction, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey relive the WWE Women's Division from the week of December 12, 2005 — right in the heart of the Ruthless Aggression Era, where chaos, charisma, and controversy ruled Monday nights.

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 2002. Topics of discussion include:The XWF trying to get a TV deal with various outlets.Brian Knobbs and Greg Valentine cozying up to the big money backers of the XWF to try to milk them.Andrew McManus' WWA PPV in Las Vegas has its onsale delayed due to promoter's license issues.More on the aftermath of Keiji Muto and friends leaving New Japan for All Japan and how NJPW is trying to navigate the situation.The IWGP Heavyweight Title tournament begins in Sapporo.News on Kaz Hayashi returning home to Japan and his future plans.A wild Diana Hart interview in the Globe & Mail.A crazy night in Tijuana featuring a near riot among the fans.The Russ Haas Memorial Show in Jersey All-Pro Wrestling.Jim Cornette and Scott Hudson join up as the new announcing team for Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling at a interesting show in Nashville.Scott Hall already causing issues in the WWF locker room as the nWo's entrance is making people very nervous about the locker room morale.L.L. Cool J steps up to Booker T on Smackdown.Stephanie McMahon tells Triple that she is pregnant and wants to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas.All of this and so so much more on a slam-packed episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Startups: XWF & WWA0:22:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, Kaz Hayashi, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NMC, Osaka Pro, SPWC, Toryumon, Arsion, NEO Ladies, Jake the Snake/All_Star, & FWA1:06:54 Other North America: NHBW, Diana Hart, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijurana, IWAPR, & WWC1:31:20 Classic Commercial Break1:33:58 Halftime2:14:57 Other USA: JAPW Russ Haas Memorial, Blue Meanie/3PW, NWA Tri-State/PWX, MarylandCW, WrestleForce America, NWA Wildside, TurnbuckleCW, IWAMS, USACW, Memphis, MidwestCW, CPW, XPW, Superstar Billy Graham, & Joanie Laurer3:01:14 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 2002. Topics of discussion include:The XWF trying to get a TV deal with various outlets.Brian Knobbs and Greg Valentine cozying up to the big money backers of the XWF to try to milk them.Andrew McManus' WWA PPV in Las Vegas has its onsale delayed due to promoter's license issues.More on the aftermath of Keiji Muto and friends leaving New Japan for All Japan and how NJPW is trying to navigate the situation.The IWGP Heavyweight Title tournament begins in Sapporo.News on Kaz Hayashi returning home to Japan and his future plans.A wild Diana Hart interview in the Globe & Mail.A crazy night in Tijuana featuring a near riot among the fans.The Russ Haas Memorial Show in Jersey All-Pro Wrestling.Jim Cornette and Scott Hudson join up as the new announcing team for Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling at a interesting show in Nashville.Scott Hall already causing issues in the WWF locker room as the nWo's entrance is making people very nervous about the locker room morale.L.L. Cool J steps up to Booker T on Smackdown.Stephanie McMahon tells Triple that she is pregnant and wants to renew their wedding vows in Las Vegas.All of this and so so much more on a slam-packed episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Startups: XWF & WWA0:22:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, Kaz Hayashi, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NMC, Osaka Pro, SPWC, Toryumon, Arsion, NEO Ladies, Jake the Snake/All_Star, & FWA1:06:54 Other North America: NHBW, Diana Hart, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijurana, IWAPR, & WWC1:31:20 Classic Commercial Break1:33:58 Halftime2:14:57 Other USA: JAPW Russ Haas Memorial, Blue Meanie/3PW, NWA Tri-State/PWX, MarylandCW, WrestleForce America, NWA Wildside, TurnbuckleCW, IWAMS, USACW, Memphis, MidwestCW, CPW, XPW, Superstar Billy Graham, & Joanie Laurer3:01:14 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Royal Rumble week rolls on with WrestleRant Radio as Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau give their complete preview and predictions for Saturday's premium live event! Hear their thoughts on Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn, all signs pointing to AJ Styles losing to Gunther and calling it a career (but maybe just in WWE?), who wins the women's and men's Royal Rumble matches, and potential surprise entrants for each bout. Plus, enjoy their live watch along of the 2011 Royal Rumble match (the only 40-man Rumble ever) featuring the returns of Booker T and Diesel, an Alberto Del Rio victory, John Cena wiping out The New Nexus, and more!

Ep 356 – Spring Stampede 1999 “The Good. The Bad. The Showdown” People put their working boots on 0:27 - Welcome 13:04 - SS Opening 13:36 - Blitzkrieg vs Juventud Guerrera to become the #1 contender for the WCW Crusierweight Championship 17:21 - Hak (w/ Chastity) vs Bam Bam Bigelow in a Hardcore match 21:25 - Scotty Riggs vs Mikey Whipwreck 24:12 - Konnan vs Disco Inferno 26:14 - Kidman vs Rey Mysterio Jr for the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship 31:52 - The Four Horsemen (Chris Benoit/Dean Malenko) (w/ “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson) vs Raven and Perry Saturn 39:04 - Scott Steiner vs Booker T in the Finals for the vacant WCW United States Championship 44:17 - Kevin Nash (w/ Lex Luger and Miss Elizabeth) vs Goldberg 47:19 – “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs Diamond Dallas Page vs Hollywood Hogan vs Sting in a Four Corners match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship with Macho Man Randy Savage (w/Gorgeous George) as the special guest referee 54:44 - Overall Thoughts 57:16 - Smarking It Up 1:11:08 - Ready to Rumble 1:17:26 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Nine Lives” by Zack Tempest and “Self High Five” by Jimmy Hart/JJ Maguire Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

Here's a cosmic riddle for you: A blind man and a mod walk into a bar…. Is it a coffee bar, with a make-shift stage on a corner platform, attended by the beatnik intelligentsia?, or is it a sweaty discotheque packed with beautiful people unabashedly swinging their hips?   It's definitely a transmogrifying chamber where the musical output of a sharecropper or convict from the work farm can be turned into sexy jazzbo stylings through the sleight of hand of some nifty cultural appropriation and syncopated finesse. There are many manifestations of the “blues” and here we have two vastly different - practically unrecognizable from each other - masters - Sleepy John Estes (1899-1977), and Georgie Fame (born 1943) - existing across the pond, across generations, and across many layers of lived experience, but bonded by their singular love of this primitive music that started in the Mississippi delta, and went on to conquer the world. SLEEPY JOHN ESTESEverybody thought that Sleepy John Estes was dead because Big Bill Broonzy said so. Blind in one eye, folks called him “sleepy” because of a low blood pressure disorder, or some believed he had narcolepsy. He started recording in the 20's with Hammie Nixon on harp, made some records, went basically “radio silent” throughout the 40s and 50s until Sam Charters rediscovered him in 1962, blind and frail, and kick-started his late in life fame. “Rats in my Kitchen” was recorded at Sun Studios in 1952, but it wasn't until 10 years later that his recording career gained traction, fueled by those he was influencing across the pond, like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin. Sleepy John always wrote about his life, and this record has an almost journalistic authenticity. GEORGIE FAMEWhat can one say about Georgie Fame? The man has style for days, and it was thus from the very beginning - in shark skin suits, tab collars, and skinny ties. Born in 1943 as Clive Powell, Georgie Fame and his Blue Flames made their bones swinging his Hammond organ in the mod clubs of the early 60s, and had big commercial hits with Yeh Yeh, and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde. Recently, he's name checked all over the place, and has done notable collaborations with Van Morrison and others. In Parchman Farm you can hear the undeniable influence of the coolest of the cool white blues men, Mose Allison, and the organ of Booker T and the MGs' Green Onions - a persuasive combination. I'm sure that Bukka White, who wrote this bottle neck Delta blues shouter in 1940 had no inkling that his experience in the Mississippi State Pen would become such a sexy signature tune. You never can tell….

The 75th POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WCW Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WCW Mayhem 2000. On this show, we will break down the entire PPV show, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Goldberg, Scott Steiner, Booker T, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, DDP, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and so much more!Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTSupport - @AwrestlingHistorian on IGtwomanpowertrip.dashery.com

Finally Black Talent may get some visibility. This week on Wrestling For the Culture, Brian H. Waters discusses reports regarding WWE reportedly looking to push Black talent and sign more in their latest tryouts. (1:57). Plus he discusses Jaida Parker to become the cornerstone of NXT (6:35), Powerhouse Hobbs heading to WWE (9:20), The Rascalz joining AEW (11:39) and more. PLUS we have EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE from NWA Exodus. Leon Slater misses TNA debut on AMC, wrestles Carmelo Hayes on Smackdown (13:59)Trick Williams is heading to Saturday Night's Main Event (15:20)Booker T. says Zilla Fatu is ready for NXT (16:22)Jetspeed & Adam Page win AEW Trios Ttiles (17:46)Ring of Honor: Honor Club 150 (20:10)TNA Genesis (21:17)Caine Carter Wins Heart of Texas Wrestler of the Year (22:00)CCW/BRCW Yeow!: A Tribute To Jaka (22:21)EWA Rage in the Cage 2026 (22:57)JBoujii & Devious Cass made NWA Ddebut (23:40)EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE FROM NWA EXODUS (25:12)Pretty Boy Smooth signs long-term deal with NWA (27:11)Blood Sweat Tears Wrestling Northeast Summit 2026 (27:56)

This week on Beale Street Caravan, listen to a special anniversary performance from Booker T. Jones and Stax Music Academy Alumni, the Franklin Brothers. The performance celebrates the 60th anniversary of Booker T. & the M.G.'s hit, "Green Onions", as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Stax Museum. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey break down the WWE Women's Division from the week of December 5, 2005, right in the heart of the Ruthless Aggression Era!

EPISODE 205: Salute To Steve Cropper And So Much More January 13, 2026 Ready for another hour of some of that great album rock from the 60s and 70s?  Here it is!  Tales Vinyl Tells, established Dec 2019 and now, this is episode 205 and we continue to learn about the artists that made that era of music so great are passing on and entering into the room next door, according to photographer Henry Diltz.  We just saw that the Grateful Dead's cofounder and leader has also passed.  More with Bobby Weir in a soon episode.  I'm Brian Hallgren and we got notice that some others won't make this show.  Like Jackson Lamb, Carol Sturka, Cosmo Kramer nor Vincent Furnier.  They don't know what they'll be missing but you'll know if you hang with me this hour as we salute the great Steve Cropper.  What a history this guitarist leaves behind!! Hopefully the psychotic reaction will be only on wax.  We may cry.  It's ok.  This life goes on.  Booker T and the MGs is the music under me.  That's Steve Cropper on guitar.  Let's go!  Today's Tales Vinyl Tells is already rolling.  Glad you're with me! PLAYLIST: 205.1 Something-Booker T and the MGs 205.2 Get it while you can-Janis 205.3 Soul Man-Blues Brothers  205.4 Big Brother-Stevie Wonder 205.5 Conquistador-Procol Harum 205.6 Tin Pan Alley-SRV and Dbl Trouble 205.7 Tomorrow never knows-Beatles Revolver 205.8 Time was-Canned Heat 205.9 Strange game-Jagger 205.10 You give me all I need-Cropper, Felix Cavaliere 205.11 Knock on wood-Eddie Floyd 205.12 Psychotic reaction-Count Five 205.13 Til it shines on you-Crosby Pevar Raymond 205.14 Time is tight-Booker T & the MGs

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In which the Curmudgeons go way back--all the way back to 1960 for starters--to celebrate the sounds, the innovations and the incredible legacy of the musicians--and the labels--that created and performed Memphis's soul music. Stax/Volt, as the production house was known as, originated as a source for a kind of counterprogramming to what Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and others were launching into cultural relevance across town. For Stax/Volt, R&B, blues and soul were the thing man. And they lined up an incredible roster of artists to help them introduce their Memphis swing to the world. Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Albert King, Rufus Thomas, Sam & Dave, Booker & the M.G.s, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Rufus Thomas and Carla Thomas soothed, titillated and entertained tremendously all throughout the 1960s. It was glorious run, one we describe and analyze in detail during this episode.    Enjoy the wonderful music of 1960s Memphis by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TZ5YELmBVZAuv0YVCFgkK?si=cdcbdc35f7eb4e1c   Here's a handy navigation companion for this episode:   (00:52 - 04:00) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of 1960s Memphis soul   (04:02 - 22:10) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of recent albums from Upchuck and YHWH Nailgun   (23:10 - 01:03:54) - We tell the tragicomic story of Stax/Volt's rise and fall, and celebrate songs and albums by Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, William Bell, the Mar-Keys, Booker T. & the M.G.s and Otis Redding   (01:05:34 - 01:33:41) - We celebrate songs and albums by Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Albert King, Johnnie Taylor and Isaac Hayes   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley have made it to the twelfth and first monthly PPV of 2008, Final Resolution from January 6, 2008 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle defends against Christian Cage in the main event! Also, the Knockouts Championship is on the line as Gail Kim defends against Awesome Kong in a No Disqualification Match, AJ Styles & Tomko defend the TNA Tag Team Championships against Samoa Joe & Kevin Nash and Team 3D & Johnny Devine take on Jay Lethal & Motor City Machine Guns in an Ultimate X Match for the possession of the X-Divison Championship! Plus, LAX, Booker T & Sharmell in action, "The Monster" Abyss takes on Judas Mesias and AJ Styles promises to choose either the Angle Alliance or the Christian Coalition! You won't want to miss us covering this 3 hour epic event to kick off the 2008 PPV season! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey dive into the WWE Women's Division from the week of November 28, 2005, right in the heart of the Ruthless Aggression Era, when RAW and SmackDown were delivering nonstop chaos, characters, and unforgettable moments.

Ep 352 – Uncensored 1999 “No Rules. No Mercy. No Way Out”/”Ric Flair and Hollywood Hogan in a Cage Match to Decide the Future of WCW” Can WCW do it 2 PPV's in a row? 0:30 - Welcome 19:21 - Uncensored Opening 20:46 - Mikey Whipwreck vs Kidman for the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship 27:25 - Vince vs Stevie Ray in a Harlem Street Fight to be the leader of nWo Black & White 32:24 - Kevin Nash (w/ Lex Luger and Miss Elizabeth) vs Rey Mysterio Jr 38:52 - Jerry Flynn vs Ernest “The Cat” Miller and Sonny Onoo in a Handicap match 43:49 - Bam Bam Bigelow vs Hak vs Raven (w/ Chastity) in a Raven's Rules Triangle match 53:27 - The Horsemen (Chris Benoit/Dean Malenko) vs Curt Hennig and Barry Windham for the WCW World Tag Team Championships in a Lumberjack match 59:45 - Chris Jericho (w/ Ralphus) vs Saturn in a Dog Collar match 1:04:09 - Scott Steiner (w/ Buff Bagwell) vs Booker T for the WCW World Television Championship 1:09:24 - “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs Hollywood Hogan in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage First Blood match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship 1:16:29 - Overall Thoughts 1:20:01 - Smarking It Up 1:29:55 - Ready to Rumble 1:34:04 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is the theme from Uncensored and “Spach Zarathustra” by Strauss Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-eighty-third episode of TNA iMPACT! from December 27, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the final episode of 2007 and AJ Styles has a big decision to make, will he stay with Christian Cage or the Angle Alliance? Also, Kurt Angle & Robert Roode take on Booker T and a mystery partner in the main event! Plus, Judas Mesias in action against Senshi, Samoa Joe is forced into a match by Jim Cornette or he will be fired, a huge 6-Knockouts Tag Team Match and the Motor City Machine Guns are in a Non-Title Match against TNA Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Tomko! Plus, Team 3D, Scott Steiner, Petey Williams, Kaz & Dustin Rhodes have a tense confrontation and Mike Tenay sits down one on one with "The Monster" Abyss! Join us as we conclude 2007 with a bang just two weeks before Final Resolution 2008! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey break down the WWE Women's Division from the week of November 21, 2005, right in the heart of the Ruthless Aggression Era , featuring Survivor Series fallout, iconic rivalries, and unforgettable moments from RAW and SmackDown.

It's a holiday episode of Beale Street Caravan, featuring The Maitre D's bringing Booker T. & The MGs album In The Christmas Spirit to life. This week's episode was recorded live from the cutting floor of Studio A at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music – the same spot it was originally recorded 50 years ago!

Wellllll...   Don't blame we - holidays came quick this year and nothing's getting done beyond Christmas trees and gifts for Mom.  There's a high-q Garage Hour for you right here, though (found time between wrapping and trimming), with a sleigh load of gearhead goodness.  Subaru's trying to extra-distract you while driving by piping ads through the silly screen in the dash, Jaguar's trying to save itself from the 95% fail of their woketarded rainbow-sprocket rebrand by firing the guy who green-lighted it, the Trump administration is trying to save Americans from terrible and unsafe cars by loosening C.A.F.E. standards, the U.S.P.S. is finally bailing on its electric-breadbox delivery van experiment, and technology is still trying to kill us with spy glasses and artificial stupidity.  Also, we've got good cats versus bad kitties, the S.D.P.D. versus the C.H.P., and Thanksgiving versus your plumber. We've got the rock, too - not just more surf guitar and So-Cal tunes, but Fun Lovin' Criminals, Hum, Five-Horse Johnson, Fishbone, Alice In Chains and an Excellent Weirdo R.I.P. for Booker "T" & the MGs guitarman and American rock guitar genius Steve Cropper.

Wellllll...   Don't blame we - holidays came quick this year and nothing's getting done beyond Christmas trees and gifts for Mom.  There's a high-q Garage Hour for you right here, though (found time between wrapping and trimming), with a sleigh load of gearhead goodness.  Subaru's trying to extra-distract you while driving by piping ads through the silly screen in the dash, Jaguar's trying to save itself from the 95% fail of their woketarded rainbow-sprocket rebrand by firing the guy who green-lighted it, the Trump administration is trying to save Americans from terrible and unsafe cars by loosening C.A.F.E. standards, the U.S.P.S. is finally bailing on its electric-breadbox delivery van experiment, and technology is still trying to kill us with spy glasses and artificial stupidity.  Also, we've got good cats versus bad kitties, the S.D.P.D. versus the C.H.P., and Thanksgiving versus your plumber. We've got the rock, too - not just more surf guitar and So-Cal tunes, but Fun Lovin' Criminals, Hum, Five-Horse Johnson, Fishbone, Alice In Chains and an Excellent Weirdo R.I.P. for Booker "T" & the MGs guitarman and American rock guitar genius Steve Cropper.

Enjoy this free preview from the POST Wrestling Café — John Pollock and Wai Ting review the March 25, 2002, episode of WWF Raw featuring the inaugural draft and start of the Brand Extension. They discuss:​How the WCW Invasion's failure lead to WWF's in-house brand splitStone Cold Steve Austin's forgotten first walkout of 2002Vince & Flair's on-screen chemistry as duelling authority figuresHow the Draft attempted to benefit new stars in Edge and Brock LesnarDudley Boyz break-upThe nWo in 2002Stephanie McMahon competing for the WWF World Championship This episode was brought to you by Espresso Executive Producer, Blake Lovell.​Listen to the full two-hour episode in the POST Café: https://www.patreon.com/posts/first-wwf-draft-146169824WWF RawMonday, March 25, 2002Penn State UniversityTazz vs. Mr. PerfectChristian & Booker T. vs. Edge & DDPTrish Stratus vs. IvoryThe Rock & Hulk Hogan vs. Kevin Nash, Scott Hall & X-PacBilly Gunn vs. Jeff HardyIntercontinental Championship: Rob Van Dam (c) vs. Kurt AngleUndisputed WWF Championship: Triple H (c) vs. Chris Jericho vs. Stephanie McMahonNext time on Rewind-A-Wai: WatchAlong: Royal Rumble Matches 1990 & 1995Check out the Rewind-A-Wai Archives for all patrons: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestlingcafe/raw/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 74th POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WCW Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WCW Millennium Final 2000. On this show, we will break down the entire PPV show, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Goldberg, Scott Steiner, Booker T, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, DDP, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and so much more!Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTSupport - @AwrestlingHistorian on IGtwomanpowertrip.dashery.com

This week we look at the Bondi massacres and the rise of anti-semitism in Australia and the Western world;  Amsterdam; Belgium; Germany; France; England;  Country of the Week - Bulgaria; Chile turns Conservative; The unelected EU President argues for elected democracies;  Tommy Robinson's Carol Service;  with music from Annie Lennox; Joshua Aaron; Mystery of Bulgaria Voices;  Booker T and the MGs;  The Ramones;  and Dave Henderson 

Thee Songs: Bruno's Place – Loudon Wainwright III Everything I Do Is Wrong – Reigning Sound Scorpion – The Carnations Feel Like Dancing – Garbriel Moreno Fairytale of New York – Winter Wonder Band What A Friend We Have In Jesus – Mississippi John Hurt A Fistful Of Dollars – Geoff Love Orchestra Vera Cruz – Jayme Marques Cow Song – The New Eves When There Were Milkmen – The Tumbledryer Babies Downtown – The Sleeveens Can You See Me Tonight? – Good Looks An Other – Cass McCombs A LA Morte Surbite – William Loveday Intention Don't Leave Me On the Earth – La Luz Cool Drink Of Water – Gun Club The Bounce – Vibraphonic I Wanna Make Her Love Me – Jim Ford Long way Round – Sam Burton Rescue – Lucinda Williams Winter Wonderland (Take 2) – Booker T & the MGs Good Grease – Mark III Trio Robin's Nest – Denim Memorabilia – Soft Cell Runnin' Round – Marvin Pontiac Baby – Donnie & Joe Emerson Trans Canadian Oil Boom Blues – Whitney K Another Suitcase in Another Hall – Barbara Dickson Try As I May – Cameron Winter Harley Davidson – Brigitte Bardot Ballroom Blitz – The Space Lady Top of the Stairs – Ashford & Simpson Wicki-Wacky – Fatback Band Too Late To Turn Back Now – Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose Father Christmas – The Kinks 50 Shades of Blue – Edwyn Collins

Women in sports, talking slow, upcut commercials, sharing secrets, Golden Globes, podcast nominations. Songs in this episode: “The Popcorn” James Brown (1969) “Green Onions” Booker T. and the MG’s (1962) “Soul Man” Sam and Dave (1969) “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding (1968) “In the Midnight Hour” …

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-nineth episode of TNA iMPACT! from December 13, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle teams with Robert Roode to take on Christian Cage and a partner of his choice... if he can find one! Also, an X-Division Lumberjack match between the X-Division Champion Jay Lethal and Johnny Devine, a Feast or Fired Briefcase Match where the winner has the chance to switch cases, Booker T vs. Chris Harris! Plus, a Knockout's Tag Team Match, Kaz, the return of Judas Mesias, Rellik, and we find out what is in every 2007 Feast or Fired briefcase, who will be fired and who will earn title matches? Find out as we cover another episode of iMPACT! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

This week on The Golden Era Podcast, Jake and Joey relive the WWE Women's Division from the week of November 7, 2005 — a wild stretch of Ruthless Aggression chaos, iconic gear, and peak diva drama!

There have been 14 albums certified Double Diamond (20 million units sold). Nick came up with a game to see how many of them Jay & Greg could identify. It's a Double Diamond Duel!Song: Jahari Stampley - “What A Time”Greg was perusing the NY Times during his travels this past week and came across a top songs and top albums of 2025. We explore the list to see what we've heard and what we've missed.Song: E-40 - “Choices”Jay remembers the late Steve Cropper, who passed last week at the age of 84. Known as “The Colonel,” Cropper was the guitarist for Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s and played on some very recognizable songs. We dig into his career and legacy. He will be missed.Songs:Sam & Dave - “Soul Man”Booker T. & The M.G.'s - “Green Onions”Otis Redding - “I've Been Loving Too Long (To Stop Now)”

Show #777 Originally broadcast 12/08/25 Booker T and the MGs – Green Onions (Stax)Steve Cropper – Rattlesnake (Volt)Booker T and the MGs – Melting Pot (Stax)Otis Redding – Dock Of the Bay (Volt) Eddie Floyd – Raise Your Hand (Stax)Otis Redding – Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song) (Volt)Otis Redding – You've Made a […]

Quem dança na beira do mar é sereia, dizia Candeia na voz inigualável de Clara Nunes. No Boia, a corrente nos arrasta sempre para águas mais profundas. É no oceano profundo que Violeta Lapa e Gustavo Neves fazem a sua dança e chamam pra roda quem quiser se juntar a eles. Ela, portuguesa, traumatizada pela água, só aprendeu a nadar depois dos 30. Ele, brasileiro, saiu de Minas Gerais e depois de muitas voltas, no mundo e na vida, acabou dirigindo os dois documentários que marcaram o início da exploração da Nazaré como arena de big surf. Juntos, através do programa Ocean & Flow, promovem terapêuticas baseadas na imersão, no silêncio, na interação com as criaturas do mar e com os demônios e anjos interiores de cada um. Trilha: Summertime, por Booker T. & the MG's e a guitarra de Steve Crooper (RIP) vibrando até a medula, The Wailing Souls, com Jah Jah Give Us Life to Live, Frankie Chavez com, I don't belong, Pop-Eye Stroll com Mar-Keys e The Band, botando peso com The Weight.

Welcome to an extraordinary edition of the Takin’ A Walk podcast from Buzz Knight music and the “Master of Music Mayhem,” Harry Jacobs. This comprehensive look at weekly music history explores one of the most emotionally complex weeks in rock and roll history, spanning December 8th through December 14th. From tragic losses to groundbreaking debuts, this week encompasses the full spectrum of music history’s most pivotal moments. John Lennon’s Assassination: December 8, 1980 - A Day That Changed Music Forever The episode opens with perhaps the darkest day in rock music history: December 8, 1980, when John Lennon was shot and killed outside The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Buzz Knight and Harry Jacobs provide intimate personal recollections of this Beatles tragedy that shocked the world. For listeners of this weekly music history episode note the Buzz Knight music podcast replay of "Takin A Walk" with the incredible Julian Lennon. The Beatles Reunion: Free as a Bird and the Anthology Era Moving from tragedy to reunion, the episode explores December 9, 1995, when the Beatles released “Free as a Bird”—the first new Beatles music in 24 years. Both hosts were working together at WZLX in Boston during this momentous release, bringing their firsthand perspective to this Beatles reunion moment. The track, built around a John Lennon demo with contributions from Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, represented a technological and emotional achievement in music history. Harry admits his initial underwhelm with the track, noting that while “Free as a Bird” generated enormous curiosity worldwide, it never achieved the status of Beatles classics like “Ticket to Ride,” “Help!,” or songs from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The honest assessment reflects how even beloved artists can struggle to recapture past magic, and both hosts acknowledge they haven’t revisited the song since its release. This candid discussion provides valuable context for understanding fan expectations versus artistic reality in music reunion projects. The Blues Brothers Phenomenon: From Saturday Night Live to Cultural Institution December 9, 1978 marks the Saturday Night Live debut of the Blues Brothers, a moment that transformed comedy sketch into legitimate musical force. The episode provides deep insights into how Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi created this blues and R&B supergroup, enlisting Paul Shaffer, Lou Marini, Duck Dunn, and Steve Cropper, who just passed away—the latter two being legendary members of Booker T. and the MGs and key figures in the Stax Records sound that defined Memphis soul music and produced classics like “Soul Man” and “Green Onions.” Howard Shore, who served as Saturday Night Live’s musical director, recognized the potential in Aykroyd and Belushi’s blues performances and helped facilitate their transition from comedy bit to recording artists. The hosts discuss how this comedy-music crossover assembled world-class musicians around a satirical concept that became genuinely respected in the music community. The Blues Brothers represented a unique fusion of comedy and music that introduced younger audiences to blues legends and R&B classics. The conversation explores Tom “Bones” Malone, a guest on Buzz’s podcast, who joined the Blues Brothers band and played trombone with Blood, Sweat & Tears before becoming part of the SNL band. The episode details the evolution of the band from initial concept to full touring and recording entity, with Buzz noting the impressive live performances featuring the Blues Brothers’ acrobatic stage show, where the larger-than-life Belushi performed cartwheels, splits, and handstands that would later inspire Chris Farley’s physical comedy style. The Blues Brothers soundtrack, featuring “Briefcase Full of Blues” and subsequent albums, has “stood the test of time” according to both hosts. Songs like “Rubber Biscuit,” performed with Matt “Guitar” Murphy, and the memorable Aretha Franklin diner scene where Jake orders “four fried chickens and a Coke,” remain embedded in popular culture. The authentic musicianship combined with comedic brilliance created something that transcended both genres, making the Blues Brothers a permanent fixture in American music history. Otis Redding’s Legacy and Tragic Death: December 10, 1967 The episode takes a somber turn with December 10, 1967, the day Otis Redding died in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin, along with members of the Bar-Kays. The timing of this tragedy magnifies its impact—Redding had recorded ”(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” just three days earlier, and the song hadn’t yet been released. The track became a posthumous number-one hit, cementing Redding’s status as one of soul music’s greatest artists, though he never lived to see its success. Wings Over America: McCartney’s Epic Live Album - December 10, 1976 December 10, 1976 brought the release of Wings Over America, Paul McCartney’s triple live album documenting his 1975-1976 tour with Wings. The episode explores the rarity of triple albums in music history, particularly live albums of such scope and ambition. The hosts discuss the bootleg album called “Wings from Wings” that allegedly forced McCartney’s hand, rushing the official release to market before bootleggers could dominate sales. Harry reveals the meticulous production process behind Wings Over America, noting that McCartney collected 8,000 hours of live recordings from the tour. The legendary Beatles bassist and singer then personally mixed the album, listening to five different versions of every song before selecting the best performances. The final album was crafted to sound like a single concert experience, though it actually represented the best moments culled from the entire tour—a production approach that set standards for live albums. The episode highlights how “Maybe I’m Amazed” from this album became the definitive version for many fans, surpassing even the studio recording in emotional power and musical execution. The album also featured several Beatles songs including “Yesterday” and “Bluebird,” allowing McCartney to honor his past while showcasing his post-Beatles work with Wings. This balance between Beatles nostalgia and new material demonstrated McCartney’s artistic evolution while satisfying longtime fans. Early Genesis and Progressive Rock Evolution December 11, 1972 saw Genesis release “Foxtrot,” their fifth studio album and a landmark in progressive rock history. The episode explores this Peter Gabriel-era Genesis and the band’s evolution through various lineups. Harry recalls “Watcher of the Skies” as a standout track, while both hosts discuss later Genesis classics like “The Carpet Crawlers” from “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.” The conversation reveals differing perspectives on Genesis eras, with Buzz preferring the Peter Gabriel period and later Phil Collins-fronted work, while Harry admits his fandom developed more during the “Trick of the Tail” era following Gabriel’s departure. This honest exchange reflects how progressive rock bands often created distinct identities across lineup changes, appealing to different audiences in different eras. Buzz shares a memorable concert experience seeing Genesis with double drumming featuring Phil Collins and Bill Bruford (renowned for his work with Yes and King Crimson). This unique configuration represented Genesis at a transitional moment, experimenting with expanded instrumentation before settling into the trio format that would define their later commercial success. The “Trick of the Tail” tour demonstrated the band’s ability to continue without their iconic frontman, eventually leading to Collins taking over lead vocals permanently. The episode takes an unexpected turn to December 12, 1901, when Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio signal from Cornwall to Newfoundland. This moment in broadcasting history laid the foundation for everything that followed, including the careers of Buzz and Harry as radio professionals. Harry jokes about Buzz working for Marconi in 1901, highlighting the self-deprecating humor that characterizes their chemistry while acknowledging that without Marconi’s invention, they would never have met or built careers in radio. This historical perspective reminds listeners that music distribution, radio broadcasting, and the entire infrastructure of modern music industry traces back to pioneering moments like Marconi’s transmission. The evolution of radio technology from those first signals to contemporary podcast production represents over a century of innovation that transformed how humans experience and share music globally. The Clash’s London Calling: Punk’s Masterpiece - December 14, 1979 December 14, 1979 saw the Clash release “London Calling” in the UK, a double album that transcended punk rock limitations to incorporate reggae, rockabilly, ska, and R&B influences. The hosts recall the album’s innovative approach, including the hidden track “Train in Vain,” which became a hit despite not being listed on the original album cover—a marketing trick that created mystique and rewarded attentive listeners. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to an extraordinary edition of the Takin’ A Walk podcast with host Buzz Knight and the self-proclaimed “Master of Music Mayhem,” Harry Jacobs. This comprehensive music history podcast episode explores one of the most emotionally complex weeks in rock and roll history, spanning December 8th through December 14th. From tragic losses to groundbreaking debuts, this week encompasses the full spectrum of music history’s most pivotal moments. John Lennon’s Assassination: December 8, 1980 - A Day That Changed Music Forever The episode opens with perhaps the darkest day in rock music history: December 8, 1980, when John Lennon was shot and killed outside The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Buzz Knight and Harry Jacobs provide intimate personal recollections of this Beatles tragedy that shocked the world. The Beatles Reunion: Free as a Bird and the Anthology Era Moving from tragedy to reunion, the episode explores December 9, 1995, when the Beatles released “Free as a Bird”—the first new Beatles music in 24 years. Both hosts were working together at WZLX in Boston during this momentous release, bringing their firsthand perspective to this Beatles reunion moment. The track, built around a John Lennon demo with contributions from Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, represented a technological and emotional achievement in music history. Harry admits his initial underwhelm with the track, noting that while “Free as a Bird” generated enormous curiosity worldwide, it never achieved the status of Beatles classics like “Ticket to Ride,” “Help!,” or songs from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The honest assessment reflects how even beloved artists can struggle to recapture past magic, and both hosts acknowledge they haven’t revisited the song since its release. This candid discussion provides valuable context for understanding fan expectations versus artistic reality in music reunion projects. The Blues Brothers Phenomenon: From Saturday Night Live to Cultural Institution December 9, 1978 marks the Saturday Night Live debut of the Blues Brothers, a moment that transformed comedy sketch into legitimate musical force. The episode provides deep insights into how Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi created this blues and R&B supergroup, enlisting Paul Shaffer, Lou Marini, Duck Dunn, and Steve Cropper, who just passed away—the latter two being legendary members of Booker T. and the MGs and key figures in the Stax Records sound that defined Memphis soul music and produced classics like “Soul Man” and “Green Onions.” Howard Shore, who served as Saturday Night Live’s musical director, recognized the potential in Aykroyd and Belushi’s blues performances and helped facilitate their transition from comedy bit to recording artists. The hosts discuss how this comedy-music crossover assembled world-class musicians around a satirical concept that became genuinely respected in the music community. The Blues Brothers represented a unique fusion of comedy and music that introduced younger audiences to blues legends and R&B classics. The conversation explores Tom “Bones” Malone, a guest on Buzz’s podcast, who joined the Blues Brothers band and played trombone with Blood, Sweat & Tears before becoming part of the SNL band. The episode details the evolution of the band from initial concept to full touring and recording entity, with Buzz noting the impressive live performances featuring the Blues Brothers’ acrobatic stage show, where the larger-than-life Belushi performed cartwheels, splits, and handstands that would later inspire Chris Farley’s physical comedy style. The Blues Brothers soundtrack, featuring “Briefcase Full of Blues” and subsequent albums, has “stood the test of time” according to both hosts. Songs like “Rubber Biscuit,” performed with Matt “Guitar” Murphy, and the memorable Aretha Franklin diner scene where Jake orders “four fried chickens and a Coke,” remain embedded in popular culture. The authentic musicianship combined with comedic brilliance created something that transcended both genres, making the Blues Brothers a permanent fixture in American music history. Otis Redding’s Legacy and Tragic Death: December 10, 1967 The episode takes a somber turn with December 10, 1967, the day Otis Redding died in a plane crash near Madison, Wisconsin, along with members of the Bar-Kays. The timing of this tragedy magnifies its impact—Redding had recorded ”(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” just three days earlier, and the song hadn’t yet been released. The track became a posthumous number-one hit, cementing Redding’s status as one of soul music’s greatest artists, though he never lived to see its success. Wings Over America: McCartney’s Epic Live Album - December 10, 1976 December 10, 1976 brought the release of Wings Over America, Paul McCartney’s triple live album documenting his 1975-1976 tour with Wings. The episode explores the rarity of triple albums in music history, particularly live albums of such scope and ambition. The hosts discuss the bootleg album called “Wings from Wings” that allegedly forced McCartney’s hand, rushing the official release to market before bootleggers could dominate sales. Harry reveals the meticulous production process behind Wings Over America, noting that McCartney collected 8,000 hours of live recordings from the tour. The legendary Beatles bassist and singer then personally mixed the album, listening to five different versions of every song before selecting the best performances. The final album was crafted to sound like a single concert experience, though it actually represented the best moments culled from the entire tour—a production approach that set standards for live albums. The episode highlights how “Maybe I’m Amazed” from this album became the definitive version for many fans, surpassing even the studio recording in emotional power and musical execution. The album also featured several Beatles songs including “Yesterday” and “Bluebird,” allowing McCartney to honor his past while showcasing his post-Beatles work with Wings. This balance between Beatles nostalgia and new material demonstrated McCartney’s artistic evolution while satisfying longtime fans. Early Genesis and Progressive Rock Evolution December 11, 1972 saw Genesis release “Foxtrot,” their fifth studio album and a landmark in progressive rock history. The episode explores this Peter Gabriel-era Genesis and the band’s evolution through various lineups. Harry recalls “Watcher of the Skies” as a standout track, while both hosts discuss later Genesis classics like “The Carpet Crawlers” from “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.” The conversation reveals differing perspectives on Genesis eras, with Buzz preferring the Peter Gabriel period and later Phil Collins-fronted work, while Harry admits his fandom developed more during the “Trick of the Tail” era following Gabriel’s departure. This honest exchange reflects how progressive rock bands often created distinct identities across lineup changes, appealing to different audiences in different eras. Buzz shares a memorable concert experience seeing Genesis with double drumming featuring Phil Collins and Bill Bruford (renowned for his work with Yes and King Crimson). This unique configuration represented Genesis at a transitional moment, experimenting with expanded instrumentation before settling into the trio format that would define their later commercial success. The “Trick of the Tail” tour demonstrated the band’s ability to continue without their iconic frontman, eventually leading to Collins taking over lead vocals permanently. The episode takes an unexpected turn to December 12, 1901, when Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio signal from Cornwall to Newfoundland. This moment in broadcasting history laid the foundation for everything that followed, including the careers of Buzz and Harry as radio professionals. Harry jokes about Buzz working for Marconi in 1901, highlighting the self-deprecating humor that characterizes their chemistry while acknowledging that without Marconi’s invention, they would never have met or built careers in radio. This historical perspective reminds listeners that music distribution, radio broadcasting, and the entire infrastructure of modern music industry traces back to pioneering moments like Marconi’s transmission. The evolution of radio technology from those first signals to contemporary podcast production represents over a century of innovation that transformed how humans experience and share music globally. The Clash’s London Calling: Punk’s Masterpiece - December 14, 1979 December 14, 1979 saw the Clash release “London Calling” in the UK, a double album that transcended punk rock limitations to incorporate reggae, rockabilly, ska, and R&B influences. The hosts recall the album’s innovative approach, including the hidden track “Train in Vain,” which became a hit despite not being listed on the original album cover—a marketing trick that created mystique and rewarded attentive listeners. Support the show: https://musicsavedme.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We remember guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Cropper, who helped create the Memphis soul sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He died this week at age 84. Stax Records produced soul hits by Booker T. & the M.G.s, Sam & Dave, Isaac Hayes, and more. Cropper spoke with Terry Gross in 1990 about how he became part of the house rhythm section, and went on to help write hits for Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett.  Also, we remember the celebrated English playwright Tom Stoppard, who was considered a giant of theatre. He died at age 88. Stoppard wrote ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' and ‘The Real Thing,' and the screenplays for ‘Empire of the Sun' and ‘Shakespeare in Love.'Jazz historian Kevin Whitehead pays tribute to jazz organist Jimmy Smith, and John Powers reviews the new Brazilian film ‘The Secret Agent.'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies at 84.

Canada's Food Price Report predicts grocery prices will rise 4-6% next year. Despite trade tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will all be on stage together tomorrow for FIFA World Cup Draw. Ukraine's lead negotiator is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with US Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami today. Officials say five people, including two children, were killed in Israeli air strikes near Khan Younis. Social media giant Meta begins to remove access to its platforms for young Australians, ahead of world-first social media ban. A Prince Albert retiree is speaking out, after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam involving a deep-fake CBC news report. Steve Cropper, song writer, guitarist with Booker T and the McG's, dies in Nashville at age 84.