Podcast appearances and mentions of jack crosby

Drew and Caleb sit down with Jack Crosby, a current mini-tour professional golfer that played Division I college golf at Furman University. The guys talk with Jack about his best college golf memories, life as a tour pro, and importance of his faith, among other things. Check out Jack's results and follow his career development on the G Pro Tour website or Monday Q Info! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/two-man-scramble/message

In a special edition of the show, the careers and legacies of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk are remembered following their deaths. Host Adam Silverstein, co-host Chris Vannini and special guest Jack Crosby take a deep dive into Windham Rotunda. From his debut as Husky Harris to his final Uncle Howdy storyline, Wyatt's creative genius and remarkable persona are remembered with a focus on Wyatt as cult leader of The Wyatt Family with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, his multitude of high-profile WrestleMania matches, the transition into The Fiend, the uniqueness of the Firefly Fun House match with John Cena and why his legacy will endure long after his passing. Adam and Jack then take a trip down memory lane discussing one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time in Funk. From his legendary feud with Ric Flair to becoming a tentpole that helped create ECW under Paul Heyman to his run alongside close friend Mick Foley (as Cactus Jack) in WWF, Funk left a lasting image of what it truly means to be a professional wrestler. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Jay interviews the man who helped start it all back in 1980.  Ocean City, Maryland surfing legend, and founder of BB Bombers Surf Shop, Jack Crosby.  Jack's shop was iconic in the Ocean City, Maryland surf scene through the 80s into the early 90s and supported Jay at the beginning of his bodyboarding life, including introducing him to industry leaders that lead to Jay eventually turning pro and moving to California in 1987.  

It figures that when I tease a guest, it falls through. However, I won't fault Jack Crosby of CBS Sports, who we scheduled to help us preview Florida State, as his first child decided to make her arrival. While we all give Jack our hearty congrats, the show must go on. Shane and I do a rare deep-dive into a Notre Dame opponent without video game assistance and discuss what Notre Dame will face in Tallahassee. We also discuss a major Irish injury plus--a head coach in waiting?! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herloyalsons/message

Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) and Joe Hulbert (@JoeHulbert) are joined by Jack Crosby of CBS Sports (@JCrosbyCBS) to preview WWE Money in the Bank and discusses AEW Dynamite Fyter Fest Night One.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) and Joe Hulbert (@JoeHulbert) welcome Jack Crosby of CBS Sports (@JCrosbyCBS) to preview WrestleMania 37. 

Continuing a week of big shows, host Adam Silverstein welcomes Jack Crosby back to catch up on the last few months in WWE and discuss a loaded Wednesday night. After the guys dive into the Roman Reigns storyline and WrestleMania 37 plans [7:00], they move on to AEW Dynamite's special "Winter is Coming" episode, which featured the surprising booking of Kenny Omega beating Jon Moxley for the AEW championship and heading off to Impact with Don Callis [21:15]. "The Silver King" and "Blackjack" discuss the booking of the match and where the storyline may go before moving on to the surprise return of Sting to a wrestling show on TNT, the role in which AEW may use him and the rest of what transpired on Dynamite. Up next, Adam provides an ultimate preview for the 2020 edition of NXT TakeOver: WarGames [1:38:45] where he breaks down every match on the card, storylines told from the go-home show and whether to expect any major moments on the final TakeOver of the year. Plus, the show opens with a tribute to Pat Patterson. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

It is finally here, the debut episode of the five-part series covering the Bowl Championship Series. Or as you and I know it, the BCS. In part one of our journey, I'm joined by Jack Crosby of CBS Sports.com as we discuss how we got to the creation of the BCS and take a deep dive into the first three years of the BCS. Chaos in 1998, the rise of new and traditional powers, and how in one season....the main goal of the BCS went into flames before we could actually understand how the damn system worked. Be sure to like and subscribe to the show on iTunes and Spotify.

As Celtic face Italian giants AC Milan, this weeks Room 1 on 1 is a cross pod special, as Jack Crosby and Jon O'Brien from 3 Men and Milan podcast come on the show.The guys help Scott to look back at last seasons goings on including managerial changes and ownership of the club.We break down the new signings and how the squad is looking just now.Jon and Jack talk about this season and this weekends 2-1 win over Inter in the derby.Before we reminisce a bit, and look back at past meetings between the clubs.Enjoy

As Celtic face Italian giants AC Milan, this weeks Room 1 on 1 is a cross pod special, as Jack Crosby and Jon O'Brien from 3 Men and Milan podcast come on the show.The guys help Scott to look back at last seasons goings on including managerial changes and ownership of the club.We break down the new signings and how the squad is looking just now.Jon and Jack talk about this season and this weekends 2-1 win over Inter in the derby.Before we reminisce a bit, and look back at past meetings between the clubs.Enjoy

Jeremy Lambert and Joe Hulbert are joined by Jack Crosby of CBS Sports and Robert O'Neill of the Robert O'Neill section of twitter for an all-star edition of the WWE mock draft!

It's a mega-episode of The Distraction as Joe Hulbert and Jeremy Lambert throw the timer out the window to welcome Jack Crosby from CBS Sports and Andrew Thompson from POST Wrestling. In the first half of the show, Joe, Jeremy and Jack discuss the Mount Rushmore of Wrestling, John Cena, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels, and much more. Then, it's a Dream Team reunion as Andrew joins the show to talk empty arena wrestling, WWE Backlash, Bret vs. Shawn, and more. Things are capped off with a powerful speech by Andrew that no one should miss.

As WWE continues to find its footing in the empty-arena world, host Adam Silverstein is joined by Jack Crosby to discuss the company's decision to alter its traditional Money in the Bank matches by having superstars "climb the corporate ladder" at Titan Towers. The guys dive into the updated match concept and the qualifiers on both the men's and women's side to this point. "The Silver King" and Jack also explore Drew McIntyre's emergence as the face of WWE, a unique tag team title change and some strong women's division storylines before butting heads over the breakdown of "A side" and "B side" players across WWE and AEW. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just moments after WWE's biggest show of the year went off the air, host Adam Silverstein delivers instant analysis from both nights of WrestleMania 36. Jack Crosby joins "The Silver King" to break down the results from the entire two-night card, including the spectacular and epic Firefly FunHouse Match and Boneyard Match that set the internet ablaze. With two major title changes, the guys also look at what's ahead for WWE in his uncertain era. Will Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman prove to be capable world champions? What is the future of WWE's steadily improving women's division? All of that and more in a must-listen episode of the show recapping the "Showcase of the Immortals." Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE's biggest show of the year, WrestleMania 36 has undergone a complete makeover in the weeks leading up to the event. Instead of airing live from a jam-packed stadium in Tampa Bay, the event will span two days after being taped at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. What exactly can fans expect from this unique 'Mania? Adam Silverstein welcomes Chris Vannini and Jack Crosby to break down the entire 16-match card with analysis and predictions, share their expectations for the retooled Showcase of the Immortals and pontificate on how it will be received by the WWE faithful and critical public at large. "Too big for one night?" Too big for one hour. Do not miss this show! Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

With NXT TakeOver: Tampa Bay not taking place, WWE has decided to air its scheduled matches on TV. Host Adam Silverstein is joined by Jack Crosby to discuss whether the final showdown between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa should have instead been held at WrestleMania 36 before breaking down a bounce-back show for NXT. Plus, plenty of AEW talk, including a look at Chris Jericho cutting a genius promo on Vanguard 1, whether Matt Hardy's "Broken" gimmick will work in the company and the first two weeks of Brodie Lee's "Exalted One" character. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Racing ahead in full gear on the Road to WrestleMania 36, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby take the long view, looking at what's ahead for WWE's biggest show of the year. The guys also discuss the dog food-filled conclusion of the Roman Reigns-Baron Corbin storyline, Ricochet's big opportunity and reinforcements for the women's division. Hero or Zero includes thoughts on Angel Garza, "Hangman" Adam Page and what's ahead at NXT TakeOver: Porterland. The Silver King wraps things up by breaking down the future of the State of Combat podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Royal Rumble in the rear-view mirror, WWE's Road to WrestleMania 36 in Tampa has officially begun. Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby open the show by diving into the return of Edge and the closing moments of Raw on Monday night before breaking down what they expect to be the top matches at the Showcase of the Immortals. The guys also discuss a variety of big news items, including injuries and suspensions, before taking a closer look at some big wins by AEW, NXT Worlds Collide and what's ahead for WWE's third brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just moments after the Royal Rumble went off the air on Sunday night, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby convened to break down WWE's first pay-per-view of 2020. The guys begin by discussing arguably the greatest Royal Rumble match of all-time in the men's main event (8:05), looking at the details of why the booking was so successful and what it means as the Road to WrestleMania 36 begins. The Silver King and Jack also dive into WWE Hall of Famer Edge's shocking return to the ring and the rest of the card, including Becky Lynch vs. Asuka, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan and the women's Royal Rumble match. Plus, a short discussion on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and how why it's good to be a wrestling fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the first major pay-per-view of 2020 around the corner, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby convene to break down the WWE Royal Rumble card. Have the winners of the respected namesake matches already been foreshadowed, or are we in for some surprises on Sunday? Plus, the guys discuss the decision to crown new Raw tag team champions, where the Bray Wyatt-Daniel Bryan storyline is headed, the Brock Lesnar-Ricochet confrontation, AEW's new TV contract, a successful Bash at the Beach show and NXT attempting to build towards Worlds Collide and TakeOver: Portland simultaneously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Campbell turns over a new leaf for 2020 by celebrating the best moments from the week in WWE, NXT, AEW and beyond. Adam Silverstein reacts to Buddy Murphy’s union with Seth Rollins and explains how a pair of new factions may play a key role on Raw and SmackDown. The Silver King also shares his take on the booking futures of Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar and Bray Wyatt entering Royal Rumble. Jack Crosby pops in to look at the good and bad in AEW entering the new year and what changes to the booking could produce fireworks. Plus, Jacko pops big for NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II and BC takes an honest look at Tessa Blanchard’s ascension in Impact Wrestling. (edited)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Campbell opens the first show of 2020 with a refreshed outlook on professional wrestling before Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby join him to discuss what made Wrestle Kingdom 14 so epic as NJPW launched a strong opening salvo to 2020 [16:27]. Among the topics are whether it was the right move to put Tetsuya Naito over, the insertion of Kenta into the main event and what the weekend meant for Kazuchika Okada and Kota Ibushi. The guys also break down the latest happenings in WWE [1:03:20], including Brock Lesnar declaring for the Royal Rumble, four big-name returns across both major shows, Becky Lynch leading the women's division and what's ahead as the Road to WrestleMania begins kicking into gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrapping up the year -- and the decade -- Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby share their thoughts about standout moments and performers from the last 10 years to close the final show of 2019 (1:38:30). But first, the guys break down the controversial Lana-Bobby Lashley wedding segment that ended Raw and whether it was indeed as bad as some are suggesting (2:02). The Silver King and Jack also discuss the flawed Randy Orton-AJ Styles storyline (22:49), rave over the Aleister Black-Buddy Murphy match and weigh-in on plenty of other moments from Raw and SmackDown (59:17). Plus, a full preview of the two-day New Japan Pro Wrestling WrestleKingdom 14 card (1:19:55) and talk about whether there is a budding relationship between NJPW and AEW as some are hoping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a wild year in the world of professional wrestling, and with the holiday season upon us, Brian Campbell leads the charge into a special show. BC is joined by co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby as the guys reflect on 2019, hand out their annual awards and look ahead to what's on the horizon in 2020. Did Becky Lynch repeat as wrestler of the year? How many honors did NXT pick up after a stunning 12 months? Was AEW able to crack the awards despite its short existence? Listen to find out. Plus, a special interview with our 2019 wrestler of the year that you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a six-month title reign and the most exciting year of his storied career, former WWE champion Kofi Kingston joins the show to discuss representation within the company, whether a heavyweight title is in Big E's future, questions about New Day's decision to sign matching five-year contracts and his group's new podcast. Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby start the show with The Silver King defending Charlotte Flair against unfair criticism following the TLC main event before moving into NXT absolutely obliterating AEW this week. What did Wednesday night's shows tell us about the future of the two brands, and has AEW's first few months been a disappointment? The guys wrap things up by discussing a letdown edition of Raw and a potential massive spoiler for early 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just minutes after WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs went off the air, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby sat down to discuss the entire show. From the debut of the Firefly FunHouse version of Bray Wyatt to the return of Daniel Bryan to the mixed bag that was the women's tag team main event to the convolution that was the Roman Reigns-King Corbin match, The Silver King and Jack break down everything you need to know and explain how they believe WWE will move forward on both Raw and SmackDown. Do not miss this instant analysis, and be sure to check back for our weekly wrestling show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Campbell is back in the main chair as co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby convene in a show that catches you up on everything going on with WWE ahead of its final pay-per-view of the calendar year. Up first is a discussion about the value of the TLC event itself before the guys dive into Seth Rollins' heel turn and alignment with AOP on Monday night (36:17). Is Rollins finally rolling again with this new creative, and is Kevin Owens believable in his role as a pure babyface? BC, The Silver King and Jack also break down whether Eric Bischoff should be inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame alongside the nWo and the release of Luke Harper before diving into the entire TLC card (59:48). This is a must-listen ahead of the final PPV of 2019! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After its own booking hurt the appeal of two of its top stars, WWE appears to be on the road to rehabilitating Seth Rollins on Raw and Roman Reigns on SmackDown. Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby break down what WWE is doing right with the former Shield members and what the future holds for them going forward. Plus, a look at the continued improvement of Raw, the Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan feud moving forward, the biggest storylines NXT and AEW and the value of WWE Backstage. Hero or Zero also returns in this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Campbell and Jack Crosby welcome a trio of interviews ahead of Saturday’s Combates Americas MMA pay-per-view match pairing UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz (45:50) and former WWE champion Alberto “Del Rio” El Patron (9:29). The two combatants talk about the beef that led them here and what’s at stake for the promotion and themselves individually. Alberto also looks back on his final WWE run and shares whether a return might ever be in the cards. Max Bretos (26:56), the voice of Combates Americas, also stops by to set the stage for the fight and relive his time as a WWE announcer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming out of an entertaining weekend of shows, WWE doubled down Monday night with an impressive edition of Raw (4:25). Brian Campbell is joined by co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby to break down what is going right for WWE lately, including the booking of Seth Rollins and one of the best TV shows of the year (33:17). Plus, what did NXT's Survivor Series success mean for its future (16:53), and which moments from AEW Dynamite gave BC, The Silver King and Outback Jack the feels last week?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just moments after WWE Survivor Series went off the air, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby break down the entire show, including its greatest moments and potential missed opportunities. What was behind NXT's domination of Raw and SmackDown, and what does it mean for WWE going forward? Did the pay-per-view still deliver despite there not being a signature memorable moment? Why were there no title changes or big surprises? The guys discuss all of that and more while also covering everything that went down the prior night during NXT TakeOver: WarGames 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh hell yeah! Brian Campbell goes toe-to-toe with none other than "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as "The Rattlesnake" breaks down his new show, upcoming interview with The Undertaker, the rise of Becky Lynch, the standout superstar of the 2010s and what the future of professional wrestling looks like. Plus, BC is joined by Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby to discuss their favorite Austin moments, the impact he made on the business and why WWE has tried but failed to recreate his impact. Don't trust anybody ... but listen to this show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of one of WWE's biggest pay-per-views of the year, Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein break down a loaded Survivor Series card (48:15). Will the inclusion of NXT boost the pay-per-view, and will we see a major title change hands in either of the expected main events? Plus, Jack Crosby joins BC and The Silver King to discuss the return of CM Punk to WWE (Backstage) (9:00) and the top moments of the week from Raw, SmackDown, AEW and NXT. Don't forget to check out our Survivor Series preview on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Campbell makes his return after recovering and catching up on weeks of action. What does BC think about WWE's recent bookings, the Wednesday Night Wars and the future of wrestling? Co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby join him to break down all of that plus AEW Full Gear. Former NXT champion Tommaso Ciampa also joins the show to discuss his star-making turn, the future of NXT and his first day in WWE standing across from The Undertaker 14 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange and wild week in professional wrestling included WWE's fourth foray into Saudi Arabia, a stunning edition of SmackDown and both AEW and NXT giving it their all against Game 7 of the World Series. Adam Silverstein brings in Jack Crosby to discuss The Fiend's surprising title win (8:27), the debuts of Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury, the first women's match in Saudi Arabia and speculation surrounding travel delays that created much controversy (38:36). The guys also break down the best SmackDown of 2019 and one of the most interesting WWE TV shows all year along with the NXT invasion and what that means for Survivor Series (53:51) The Silver King and Outback Jack also look at some of AEW's recent booking decisions and run through the entire Full Gear card (1:09:10). Hero or Zero and DMs including Finn Balor, the Kabuki Warriors, WWE commentary, the universal title and early WrestleMania predictions (1:26:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Wise and Jack Crosby breakdown everything from Madison Square Garden, including the somewhat disappointing end of Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. Plus, the guys break down Darren Till's debut at 185 pounds, Stephen Thompson's bounce back win and the unreal knockouts from Corey Anderson and Kevin Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a shocking twist, Finn Balor became the talk of the wrestling world last week with his turn on NXT. Balor joins Adam Silverstein to discuss the return of the "Prince" and what to expect going forward as he puts the WWE main roster behind him (2:27). Jack Crosby joins Adam to break down Balor's turn, the incredible NXT main event and what to expect at WarGames. The guys continue the Main Event by diving into the Jordan Myles T-shirt situation (37:45), WWE Crown Jewel (58:48) and the Rusev-Lana-Bobby Lashley love triangle (1:19:15). Next up is Hero or Zero where The Silver King and Outback Jack debate some of the top storylines in WWE and AEW (1:27:15). A DM-heavy show also includes takes on AEW entrance music, the future of SmackDown, the 2019 wrestler of the year and the best Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Brian Campbell out in the field, co-host Adam Silverstein welcomes Jack Crosby to break down a tremendous amount of professional wrestling. The guys start the show by discussing NJPW's official foray into the United States and whether NJPW of America is coming around too late (2;58). Next up is a look at what appears to be a new direction for Raw under Paul Heyman, including work-rate matches and introducing fresh faces (13:56). The Silver King and Jack contrast Raw from SmackDown and look at the future of the blue brand under Bruce Prichard. The guys also dive into the "best" episode yet of AEW Dynamite (46:56), the "worst" episode yet of NXT (1:11:30) and some of the hottest topics in pro wrestling, including Cain Velasquez, Marko Stunt, Shorty G and NWA Power (1:27:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm not really sure how to describe this episode as it went even more off the rails than our typical bye week endeavors. Jack Crosby of CBS Sports joins Eddie, Shane, and I for an audio adventure of epic proportions. We talk football, how to cook a steak in a beer cooler, pro wrasslin', Baby Metal, anime, and seemingly everything under the sun for far too long. The only thing that we can guarantee is that I stayed up far too late editing the podcast because Jack's audio somehow time traveled repeatedly. Thankfully we have a coherent copy after far too much work. Well...as coherent as this insanity can be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herloyalsons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/herloyalsons/support

Brian Campbell returns and unloads on everything he missed in the world of professional wrestling. Co-host Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby join BC for a deep relitigation of the storyline between "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and Seth Rollins. Is it a stroke of genius, or does it deserve the heavy criticism it has received? The guys also talk all things Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury, share some thoughts on the WWE Draft and break down what AEW is getting right through two weeks of its show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Brian Campbell just getting back following a vacation right near the beach, boy-ee, Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby explore WWE's decision making in learning on big combat sports names in Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury. The guys discuss the upcoming press conference, why WWE feels reaching into the MMA and boxing worlds is necessary, and what to expect long-term from Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar. Silver King and Outback Jack also recap the rest of Raw, preview the WWE Draft, break down the second episode of AEW Dynamite and share whether NXT is stepping up its game. Last but not least, BC joins his own show to rave about a return to studio wrestling with the debut of NWA Powerrr. Don't miss this show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just moments after WWE Hell in a Cell went off the air, Adam Silverstein welcomes Jack Crosby to discuss the controversial finish to the pay-per-view and provide some instant analysis on the entire event. The guys break down exactly why the Fiend-Seth Rollins match drew such a negative reaction from the crowd and question why WWE cannot seem to learn from its mistakes with Roman Reigns. The Silver King and Jack also praise the three women's matches and go through the rest of the show before diving into the SmackDown debut on Fox, including the new TV presentation, Kofi Kingston's WWE title loss, the debut of Cain Velasquez, Tyson Fury's presence and what to expect going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Brian Campbell out at sea, Brandon Wise and Jack Crosby get right to the action from Melbourne on Saturday night and break down Israel Adesanya's championship performance at UFC 243. The guys discuss just how great Adesanya looked in taking out Robert Whittaker and what the ceiling on "The Last Stylebender" could be. Plus, where does Whittaker go from here? Brandon and Jack also discuss the great performances from Dan Hooker and Yorgan De Castro to cap off the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The breakout of WWE superstar Buddy Murphy continues this week as he steps into the State of Combat for an extensive interview with Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein (55:37). Murphy explains his recent rise, overcoming adversity in NXT, forcing his way onto 205 Live and why his WWE success has been so sweet to this point. BC and The Silver King also welcome Jack Crosby back to discuss Seth Rollins-Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns-Daniel Bryan, Kofi Kingston-Randy Orton and the rebuilding of Sasha Banks. Plus, a complete preview of AEW All Out, including thoughts on Jon Moxley's ailment and Kenny Omega's fantastic promo (1:36:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special extended holiday edition of the show, Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein welcome former IWGP United States champion Juice Robinson and NJPW play-by-play man Kevin Kelly to the show. Robinson discusses his departure from WWE/NXT, how he has succeeded in NJPW and what's next with G1 Climax 29 on the horizon. Kelly explains why he feels at home with NJPW and what is ahead for the company's biggest month of the year before giving us the inside scoop on the infamous Brian Pillman-Steve Austin home invasion gun angle. BC and The Silver King also welcome in Jack Crosby to discuss what appeared to be a paradigm shift in WWE on Monday night with new executive director Paul Heyman clearly having an impact on this week's Raw. The guys break down why Raw simply felt different and what it could mean for WWE going forward. Plus, a recap of AEW Fyter Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AEW's debut and Jon Moxley's shocking appearance to conclude Double or Nothing have the professional wrestling world buzzing, so Brian Campbell and co-host Adam Silverstein convene to break it all down with special guest Jack Crosby. The guys discuss how to grade AEW's first show, what the future holds for the company and whether fans were right to expect an immediate WWE reaction. Plus, our thoughts on Moxley's comments on Vince McMahon and WWE creative during his interview with Chris Jericho, as well as a look at what exactly wrong with the WWE product as a whole. Last but not least, BC, The Silver King and Jack preview the loaded NXT TakeOver XXV card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Campbell chats with Ring of Honor world champion Jay Lethal about the legends who helped prepare him for stardom, his friendship with Randy Savage, what it means to headline the ROH/NJPW G1 Supercard show on April 6 in Madison Square Garden, and his take on WWE's Kofi Kingston storyline. Adam Silverstein and Jack Crosby stop by to preview the card in depth and look ahead to the big events during WrestleMania 35 weekend not promoted by WWE. Plus, independent star Joey Janela talks promoting his own Spring Break show and signing with AEW.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Campbell is joined by Jack Crosby and producer Mike Mormile to preview Saturday's UFC London card and talk with Jorge Masvidal about his welterweight headlining bout against Darren Till. The guys also recap UFC Wichita, sort out the heavyweight division after Junior dos Santos' win and try to make sense of Conor McGregor's future in 2019. Plus, president Ray Sefo of the Professional Fighters League talks new ESPN deal and what role his promotion will play in relation to UFC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a hot week of WWE programming, Adam Silverstein takes over the main chair as Brian Campbell takes his annual break ahead of the 2019 Royal Rumble. But don't worry, there is plenty for The Silver King to break down this week with Braun Strowman taking a seat to Finn Balor as the new No. 1 contender for the universal championship (6:15). What does this mean for the futures of Balor, Strowman and champion Brock Lesnar, and what direction will WWE go for WrestleMania 35? CBS Sports WWE editor Jack Crosby joins Adam to break down that along with the Ronda Rousey-Sasha Banks angle from Raw to open The Main Event (40:35). Up next, the guys discuss the two lead angles on SmackDown and whether WWE is actually enacting the change it promised the few weeks ago (45:10). Hero or Zero includes a look at the future of Andrade (01:01:02), sneak previews of the new NXT call-ups, the continued introduction of the women's tag team titles, some more adult-themed storylines on WWE TV and new intercontinental champion Bobby Lashley. Adam and Jack wrap things up by answering some of your DM slides (1:33:52) and sharing their Feel Spots (1:44:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Albert Einstein is the latest scientific genius to have lured a scriptwriter into the trap of biography. Jess Newman was clearly intrigued by the mind of the famous theoretical physicist when she started to write the sung-through musical Einstein: Master of the Universe. Watching it, you can feel her yearning to see the world as he saw it, if even for a moment, and to understand what he saw. Her audience, I’m sure, is after the same thing, but it quickly becomes apparent that this is something she either cannot, will not or has lost interest in delivering. This is one of those biopics that gravitates more towards the “man behind the science” than the work itself. The bulk of the story is taken up by Einstein’s younger years at university, starting just after the turn of the century, until he travelled to America in the early 30s. His two marriages are used as a frame for his journey from patent office clerk to Nobel-prize-winning physicist. Mileva Marić, his long-suffering first wife, can only stand his obsession with his theories for so long, and his affair with Elsa Löwenthal is the last straw. Elsa marries the famous man whose mind mystifies her, but the mystery soon loses its novelty as it did with Mileva. There’s only so far you can go with someone who always keeps you on the outer. Ironically, and perhaps even intentionally, the audience feels the same way. Despite the beautiful projection art and animation from Jack Crosby, and Newman’s impassioned tunes and lyrics, Einstein’s inner world remains inaccessible, and its highlighted connections to our human world are just a little too trite, even for a musical. We understand that this is an underdog story, one about an ambitious young man hoping to prove everyone wrong, because we’ve seen those kinds of stories before. The young academic’s contemporaries and rivals are amusing villains in their own right, but the substance of his conflicts with them, the science itself, is not given the space to be understood and appreciated. Much of it is stuffed into the throwaway lines of babble that fill up the more light-hearted comedic songs. Most of the big pathos numbers are set aside for an equally expected story, that of the man who was a great genius but a failure of a husband and father. The more refreshing aspect of this subplot is Mileva, who, as a mathematics student, has much more to offer than Albert gives her credit for. Again, rather like the audience, she wants to be treated as an equal, and is tired of being shut out. She can see that her husband’s head is buzzing with thoughts, but, as she tells him repeatedly, her family cannot live on thoughts. It is not enough just to watch a man sit at his desk and rave about his epiphanies in the vaguest of terms. We need something to take away from it. We want to hear something that we haven’t heard before, or at least something that we haven’t heard so many times before. In this regard, it seems as though Newman simply made the mistake of picking the wrong years to focus on. While Einstein’s early career might not have offered much original material to work with, his time in America as a refugee, his involvement in the Second World War and in the civil rights movement, his religious writings, and the many other chapters in his later years may well have been theatrical dynamite. Newman’s compositions, the talents of the triple-threat cast and the skill of the production team are all top notch, all impressively assembled and ready to deliver a fascinating, remarkable story. Unfortunately, it looks like the timeline was being held the wrong way up in the script development process, leading to the expansion of the years that play out more like celebrity gossip than historical biography, and the baffling omission of the meatier material. Review written by Christian TsoutsouvasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albert Einstein is the latest scientific genius to have lured a scriptwriter into the trap of biography. Jess Newman was clearly intrigued by the mind of the famous theoretical physicist when she started to write the sung-through musical Einstein: Master of the Universe. Watching it, you can feel her yearning to see the world as he saw it, if even for a moment, and to understand what he saw. Her audience, I’m sure, is after the same thing, but it quickly becomes apparent that this is something she either cannot, will not or has lost interest in delivering. This is one of those biopics that gravitates more towards the “man behind the science” than the work itself. The bulk of the story is taken up by Einstein’s younger years at university, starting just after the turn of the century, until he travelled to America in the early 30s. His two marriages are used as a frame for his journey from patent office clerk to Nobel-prize-winning physicist. Mileva Marić, his long-suffering first wife, can only stand his obsession with his theories for so long, and his affair with Elsa Löwenthal is the last straw. Elsa marries the famous man whose mind mystifies her, but the mystery soon loses its novelty as it did with Mileva. There’s only so far you can go with someone who always keeps you on the outer. Ironically, and perhaps even intentionally, the audience feels the same way. Despite the beautiful projection art and animation from Jack Crosby, and Newman’s impassioned tunes and lyrics, Einstein’s inner world remains inaccessible, and its highlighted connections to our human world are just a little too trite, even for a musical. We understand that this is an underdog story, one about an ambitious young man hoping to prove everyone wrong, because we’ve seen those kinds of stories before. The young academic’s contemporaries and rivals are amusing villains in their own right, but the substance of his conflicts with them, the science itself, is not given the space to be understood and appreciated. Much of it is stuffed into the throwaway lines of babble that fill up the more light-hearted comedic songs. Most of the big pathos numbers are set aside for an equally expected story, that of the man who was a great genius but a failure of a husband and father. The more refreshing aspect of this subplot is Mileva, who, as a mathematics student, has much more to offer than Albert gives her credit for. Again, rather like the audience, she wants to be treated as an equal, and is tired of being shut out. She can see that her husband’s head is buzzing with thoughts, but, as she tells him repeatedly, her family cannot live on thoughts. It is not enough just to watch a man sit at his desk and rave about his epiphanies in the vaguest of terms. We need something to take away from it. We want to hear something that we haven’t heard before, or at least something that we haven’t heard so many times before. In this regard, it seems as though Newman simply made the mistake of picking the wrong years to focus on. While Einstein’s early career might not have offered much original material to work with, his time in America as a refugee, his involvement in the Second World War and in the civil rights movement, his religious writings, and the many other chapters in his later years may well have been theatrical dynamite. Newman’s compositions, the talents of the triple-threat cast and the skill of the production team are all top notch, all impressively assembled and ready to deliver a fascinating, remarkable story. Unfortunately, it looks like the timeline was being held the wrong way up in the script development process, leading to the expansion of the years that play out more like celebrity gossip than historical biography, and the baffling omission of the meatier material. Review written by Christian Tsoutsouvas