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The John & John: Both Took At Least One Bump Connection™ are back once again, as John is joined by John Bivins for another long path through a whole lot of Japanese wrestling! First up: a full review of NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, featuring some weird vibes but also some great wrestling. Also was Jake Lee really that bad? The answer may surprise you! Then John & John give a full preview of the New Japan Cup as they both pick who will advance in each match, who will end up being the winner who goes on to Sakura Genesis and more. Plus a brief preview of the New Beginning in USA show and the two junior title matches announced for the Anniversary Show!Then they bounce around the rest of Japan via five Korakuen shows from five different companies: STARDOM from 2/13 (feat. good vibes and shining wizard bumps), Tokyo Joshi from 2/14 (feat. an Ober Eats burial but also a lot of stuff we really liked!), NOAH from 2/11 (feat. oh god please make it stop and by "it" we mean Team 2000X), AJPW from 2/15 (feat. some stuff and also what the fuck is up with that Champion Carnival lineup), and finally GLEAT also from 2/11 (feat. The End of the Anti-GLE Monsters, RIP I guess).John Bivins' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punkrock.darkroast/Sport of Pro Wrestling's New Japan Cup 2026 Pick 'em Contest: https://sportofprowrestling.com/njpw/njc-26-challengeFollow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2:00 - WrestleMania Ticket Pricing Controversy Analysis of WWE's expensive WrestleMania packages in Las Vegas5:00 - Vegas Travel Costs & Accessibility Issues How expensive flights and accommodations are affecting WrestleMania attendance10:00 - WWE's Disconnect with Fan Base Discussion of WWE being out of touch with their core audience's economic reality15:00 - Physical Media Comeback DVDs, records, and CDs returning due to streaming concerns20:00 - WrestleMania Package Breakdown Detailed look at the $37,500 premium packages and what they include30:00 - Economic Reality Check Comparing ticket prices to actual fan income levels and affordability38:00 - The 2025 Dave Meltzer Wrestling Awards39:00 - Worst Gimmicks Top 5 including Heel John Cena (#1), Wyatt Sicks (#2), House of Torture (#3)42:00 - Toni Storm takes both worst (#4) and best (#1) gimmick awards43:00 - Best Booker of the Year Tony Khan wins despite AEW's struggles46:00 - Worst Promotion WWE takes the top spot48:00 - Best Major Wrestling Shows All top 5 are AEW shows (All In, Double or Nothing, Revolution, All Out, Stardom)50:00 - Worst TV Shows WWE NXT (#1), SmackDown (#2), with AEW Collision making the list at #558:00 - Best Non-Wrestlers Don Callis (#1), Paul Heyman (#2), discussion of manager roles60:00 - Worst TV Announcers Booker T (#1), Pat McAfee (#2), debate about commentary styles73:00 - Best TV Announcers Bryan Danielson (#1), Walker Stewart (#2), discussion of commentary quality85:00 - Most Overrated Wrestlers Jay Uso (#1), CM Punk (#2), Jade Cargill (#3)88:00 - Most Underrated Wrestlers Beast Mortos (#1), Chevon Evans (#2)90:00 - Best Flying Wrestler Mascara Dorada (#1), Will Ospreay (#2)91:00 - Best Technical Wrestler Zack Sabre Jr. (#1), discussion of technical wrestling standards95:00 - Best Brawler John Moxley & Hangman Adam Page tie for top spots98:00 - Wrestler of the Year (Lou Thesz Award) Mistico (#1), John Moxley (#3), Saya Kamitani (#4), John Cena (#5)99:30 - Closing RemarksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

James Truepenny is joined by Christy and Marcus Green to talk Pro Wrestling Stardom and Mayu Iwatani's 15th Anniversaries. Two very different shows from to companies that will be linked by shared rosters and histories that have helped redefine the modern wrestling approach to Joshi!

Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card. That's a mantra Mychal Threets, or Mychal the Librarian, has practiced since childhood. He's a librarian and literacy advocate who brings his library love to life on TikTok and Instagram. Millions of views later, he was named the new host of the recently rebooted Reading Rainbow on PBS. Plus, Ontario musician Evan Redsky on the book that provided him with two years of inspiration.Books discussed on this week's show include:I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy, illustrated by Lorraine NamOne Native Life by Richard Wagamese

CBC Olympics Reporter Julie Stewart-Binks joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines at the Winter Olympics, Sidney Crosby's best accolade in his career and if the Golden Goal is at the top of the list, Connor McDavid's massive tournament, Canada's lack of gold medals and more.

Psychological horror breakdown time. Henrique Couto & Rachael Redolfi dive into Ti West's Pearl (2022) — the candy-colored prequel to X that turns ambition, isolation, repression, and rage into a full-blown descent. We talk Mia Goth's star-making performance, why the film feels like a twisted classic-Hollywood fever dream, and how the story's backdrop of 1918 rural life, sickness, and war-era anxiety amplifies Pearl's need to be seen… and her capacity to snap.This is a spoiler-friendly discussion that balances analysis with fun commentary: the movie's look, tone, character psychology, and what Pearl is really saying about fame hunger, performing normal, and the horror of being trapped in the life you didn't choose.Where to watch (U.S.)Apple TV (rent/buy): https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/pearl/umc.cmc.75j73kjmgv3th4uw9nrotobyq“Where to stream” hub (rent/buy listings): https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/pearl-2022Inside this episodeWhy Pearl works as psychological horror and character studyThe “Technicolor nightmare” vibe: how style makes the violence hit harderPearl's need for stardom vs. the reality of confinement and caretakingThe movie's emotional pressure-cooker: control, shame, resentment, longingHow Pearl connects to X (and why the trilogy view is so rewarding)The performances and moments that make the film unforgettable

Ring Post Radio is back to talk everything from NJPW, AEW, and STARDOM. Tune in and don't miss it!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ring Post Radio is back to talk everything from NJPW, AEW, and STARDOM. Tune in and don't miss it!Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ring-post-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week 3 Beer Zach and JCB talk some wrestling with Bill enjoying some PTO. The 1 count is WWE. The road to WrestleMania has gotten bumpy as Bron Breakker is out with injury for the foreseeable future. LA Knight/Randy Orton win men's Elimination Chamber matches. Tiffany Stratton/Rhea Ripley win the women's Chamber matches. The boys discuss what they think is wrong with Giulia in WWE and Jade finally has another title match. The 2 count is AEW. Two title changes on Dynamite; one leading to intense stakes for Grand Slam Australia. FTR finds out who their next opponents are for the AEW tag titles. Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega boil over into throwing hands. Roderick Strong leaving Orange Cassidy out to dry during a tag match and a wild Parking Lot match on Collision. The 3 count is a new segment from JCB; gotta listen to find out! NXT odds and ends to close the pod! Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 33:22Surprise 1:20:33

David ‘One More' Round isn't your typical fighter, he's a battle hardened warrior with nearly 100 fights to his name and a reputation built the hard way.Competing at the highest level in the world's premier bare knuckle boxing organisation, Round made the jump from MMA where he holds a 17-29-0 record, with many unsanctioned, no-nonsense bouts that never made the headlines but shaped the fighter he is today. This is a man forged in real combat.Known for his relentless flurries, switch stance chaos, and pressure heavy style, David thrives on confusing and overwhelming opponents. Blink, and you're in deep water. He doesn't just fight, he drags you into his world.Outside the squared circle, Round is a devoted family man, husband, father to three young daughters, dog lover, and a man who understands balance. Whether it's enjoying a glass of wine when he's out of camp or embracing life's small pleasures, he proves fighters aren't one dimensional.Nicknamed “The Gangster Prince of Wales,” David Round represents the raw, unfiltered spirit of bare-knuckle fighting, grit, heart, and zero quit. With momentum building and eyes firmly on the top of BKFC, his story is still being written.This is not just a fighter's tale. This is survival, sacrifice, and stepping into the fire, one more round at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Elliott joins Papa & Silver to reflect on Gregg Popovich and the origins of load management in the NBA. He tells Papa & Silver why simply shortening the regular season from 82 games will not solve the injury issues that we see today, and how players need to come into the season physically ready to play for eight months. Plus, his thoughts on the stardom of Victor Wembanyama, who scored 40 points in the Spurs' win over the Lakers last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Joshi'ing around WEEKLY! Eric and I are gonna cover the biggest shows, the best matches and the hottest topics in the world of Joshi on a weekly basis.Our Runsheet for this week:00:00:00 - Introduction and Chit-Chat 00:10:13 - Sareee-ISM Chapter X Card Announcements 00:40:10 - Shupro #2398 News 00:56:18 - STARDOM 7 Feb Supreme Fight 01:00:04 - STARDOM 7 Feb Saya Kamitani vs. Starlight Kid 01:34:50 - STARDOM 7 Feb Undercard 02:23:46 - STARDOM 4 Feb New Blood 29 02:31:47 - INDIE ZONE: Marvelous 5 Feb Ai Houzan vs. Mio Momono 03:01:14 - INDIE ZONE: SEAdLINNNG 10 Feb 03:07:47 - INDIE ZONE: SEAdLINNNG 10 Feb Honori Hana & Unagi Sayaka vs. Selene Misora & VENY 03:19:46 - INDIE ZONE: Sendai Girls 8 Feb 03:28:00 - INDIE ZONE: OZ Academy 8 Feb 03:34:45 - INZIE ZONE: EVO #43 4 Feb 03:35:46 - INDIE ZONE: Ice Ribbon 8 Feb 03:38:28 - INDIE ZONE: Diana 8 Feb 03:41:31 - Previews 03:44:25 - Match of the Week & Chit ChatDonate to help the victims of Storm KRISTINhttps://www.leiria-fatima.pt/caritas-de-leiria-fatima-cria-fundo-de/Check out the Social Suplex Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.socialsuplex.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tim-hunter.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Hunter_S_TimsenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join SP3, Tru Draw Josh, Miss Krssi Luv & special guest Cresta Starr of Fightful for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 367 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Tru Draw Josh cold open 1:05 Intro 4:03 SP3 & TDJ welcome you to the show 10:19 Random banter - hype for BUM15, Lil Jon's son passing, STARDOM, Roman/Punk/Cody, 21:46 TDJ BUM15: 15-11 34:37 WWE Royal Rumble recap 54:26 Original plans for WrestleMania 42 involving, Roman, Seth, Cody, Punk & Breakker 1:01:30 Did Cody fumble Night 2 main event to Roman/Punk? 1:17:43 Women's title plans for WrestleMania 42 1:27:05 Is AJ Styles really retiring? 1:39:01 WWE Royal Rumble & WrestleMania news & notes - Sami Zayn pushes to win WWE Title, Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins return for Bron Breakker, Chris Jericho & more 1:56:47 WWE Raw on Netflix recap ft. epic Roman Reigns & CM Punk promo 2:09:10 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre respond 2:14:25 Did Roman & Punk bury Cody & Drew? 2:19:41 More WWE news - CM Punk vs Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber, Punk on headlining WrestleMania & facing Roman, plans for Rumble '27, Royce Keys update & Big E retirement 2:37:24 AAA on FOX, TNA Thursday Night IMPACT, WWE Evolve & NXT recaps 2:47:57 Ava WWE exit update 2:52:07 TDJ BUM15: 10-6 3:03:00 AEW Collision & Dynamite recaps ft. Tommaso Ciampa new TNT Champion, Andrade beats Kenny Omega & Brody King squashes MJF 3:13:50 Miss Krssi Luv joins to talk Roman/Punk/Cody/Drew, Royal Rumble & AEW 3:26:00 TDJ BUM15: Top 5 3:42:08 Krssi outro 3:42:56 Ricochet on WWE tarnishing his & others' legacies 3:49:00 More AEW news - Omega not likely for Revolution, Seth & MJF meet, Royce Keys followup, TK on Ciampa & Britt Baker & potential signings w/Clark Connors, David Finlay & The IInspiration 4:03:12 ROH x MPX Global Wars, GCW Orange Crush presents Superpower Slam & MLW Battle Riot VIII recaps 4:05:49 NJPW Road to New Beginning Day 5 & 6 recaps 4:06:50 Cresta Starr joins the show 4:10:18 Hiromu Takahashi leaving NJPW 4:14:00 Cresta defends Zelina being on the BUM15 4:15:38 CMLL Sabados de Coliseo, Martes Populares & Super Viernes 4:16:58 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 4:25:59 NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka final predictions 4:30:15 Outro Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #STARDOM #MLW #ROH #TNA #AAA #CMLL #GCW #AJStyles #RomanReigns #CMPunk #CodyRhodes #DrewMcIntyre Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

On this episode, I dive into some of the stories shaking and baking in pro wrestling right now. We talk Janel Grant's WWE lawsuit, the Hangman Adam Page photo controversy, and Ricochet getting real about his time in WWE. I also review STARDOM's 15th Anniversary Supreme Fight in Osaka. Lots to unpack!RUNSHEET0:00:00 Intro0:02:07 Janel Grant lawsuit update0:15:09 Hangman Adam Page photo controversy0:48:03 Ricochet on WWE1:13:04 AEW Double or Nothing 20251:28:27 STARDOM 15th Anniversary Supreme Fight

Sean Elliott joins Papa & Silver to reflect on Gregg Popovich and the origins of load management in the NBA. He tells Papa & Silver why simply shortening the regular season from 82 games will not solve the injury issues that we see today, and how players need to come into the season physically ready to play for eight months. Plus, his thoughts on the stardom of Victor Wembanyama, who scored 40 points in the Spurs' win over the Lakers last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimera parte de un enfrentamiento que ni nosotros esperábamos. Lic. Vivi Canseco vs. Mázkara Mágika. Cumpleañera vs. Ganador de la Quiniela. Un playlist compuesto de auténtico alarido. Stardom y el CMLL nos traen eventos regulares para ver su actualidad. Cochinés y disfrute de gran Lucha Libre. Todo combinado . Todo para ustedes. Saturday's Night Main Event de WWE sucede como el último capítulo antes de Royal Rumble. Hay que revisarlo. Los Rudos del Rock vs. el Blue Monday. ¿Por qué nos cae gorda la tristeza? NotiSquash y La Lucha sigue junto con el Metal que es para siempre.

This week, Mal sits down with musician and actor Rivkah Reyes. While many know Rivkah from School of Rock, their story extends far beyond childhood fame. Rivkah has been candid about the realities of growing up in the spotlight, navigating identity, losing their mom, and facing struggles with addiction — as well as the powerful journey of recovery that followed. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! - Nuuly: Head over to ⁠nuuly.com⁠ and use code MADE at sign-up to get $28 off your first month! Follow our guest @rivkah.reyes, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Plus, don't miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls' nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ :) 

"We're back to our regular format for another episode of Omakase, as John is once again joined by returning guest Arametha to break down a ton of Japanese wrestling. But first: alpine skiing, for some reason. Then it's off to STARDOM to talk their 1/31 Korakuen and their VERY newsworthy 2/7 Osaka show, with some thoughts on Is There Too Much HATE, which seems to be the big debate of the day. Over in NJPW, they discuss two strong Road to shows and then preview the big New Beginning in Osaka event, as well as talk yet another major departure in Hiromu Takahashi. Then they head to the world of Dragongate to review their 2/5 Korakuen, which seems to have gotten a very mixed reaction online- it definitely had its share of both good and bad. Finally, they wrap things up with a quick review of the opening night of NOAH's Jr. Tag League, also from Korakuen, and discuss how NOAH feels a bit like it's stuck in place at the moment.Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.social"Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Film critic Katie Walsh joins Katey to talk about meteoric rise of Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, the intense fandom that's developed around them, and what their sudden stardom ought to teach Hollywood. Then Katey talks to Harry Melling about his bold and surprisingly sweet romance Pillion, which required some predictable risks — working with a first-time director, learning to ride a motorcycle — but also the unexpected terror of shaving his head for the first time. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes for just $5 a month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to the Prestige Junkie newsletter.  Follow Katey on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Ankler. 

Remastered edition: re-edited and shortened for clarity and pace.We trace Jeff Natchez's path from Flint open gyms and sandlots to a Detroit Tigers draft pick, rookie ball under a young Jim Leyland, and a second career in optometry. Honest reflections on choices, mentors, and coming home frame a story about resilience and community.A Flint kid grows up in the city's golden era, spends every spare hour on open courts and dusty diamonds, and learns how far grit can take you. That kid becomes a Tigers draft pick, rides the rookie-ball buses with a 26-year-old Leyland, and shares a field with future stars like Lance Parrish and Mark Fidrych. Then spring training delivers the phone call that changes the dream's shape—and what happens next is the heart of this conversation.We sit down with optometrist and former multi-sport standout Jeff Natchez to trace the full arc: Saginaw Valley showdowns with Flint Northern and Pontiac Central, the scout who believed early, and the surreal shock of patrolling right field at Tiger Stadium as a high school senior. Jeff opens up about the hard fork at eighteen—college under Bo Schembechler or a pro contract—and why hindsight suggests a different choice, even as the minors delivered priceless lessons in professionalism, poise, and preparation. The details are vivid and human: cold opening nights in Clinton, Iowa, clubhouse laughter, and the way Leyland handled teenagers like a steady metronome.The turn toward optometry isn't a retreat—it's a reinvention. A long drive to Las Vegas sparks a plan, Ferris State University sharpens the craft, and a role in Reno with an ophthalmologist builds a second life anchored in precision and care. Jeff explains how the same fundamentals that defined Flint—accountability, mentorship, and access—shaped his work and his return home. We also honor the mentors who mattered, from playground supervisors who taught the basics to local legends like Rick Leach who showed what “it” looks like up close.If you love Michigan sports history, underdog resilience, or stories about changing course with grace, this episode belongs on your list. Subscribe, rate, and review—and tell us: what choice at eighteen would you make differently today?The Mitten Channel is a network of podcasts.  

Kansas upset of No. 1 Arizona Monday night. One player who did not play was Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Marc and CV get into a spirited debate over the amount of games Peterson has played and how he's treated while waiting to make the jump to the pros.

Kelly and Taylor are back for another episode of Jumping Bomb Audio!They deep dive into both the good and bad of Stardom's most recent show, Supreme Fight in Osaka, with discussion on the promotion's midcard, Maki Itoh's fit and the overuse of H.A.T.E!After that, they discuss the surprising semifinals of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament and preview the finals at Korakuen Hall along with a preview of the next phase of SEAdLINNNG's single elimination tournament!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsOur Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelly and Taylor are back for another episode of Jumping Bomb Audio!They deep dive into both the good and bad of Stardom's most recent show, Supreme Fight in Osaka, with discussion on the promotion's midcard, Maki Itoh's fit and the overuse of H.A.T.E!After that, they discuss the surprising semifinals of Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament and preview the finals at Korakuen Hall along with a preview of the next phase of SEAdLINNNG's single elimination tournament!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ring Post Radio is back talking the news of Hiromu Takahashi's departure, what's next for NJPW, and the 2026 Royal Rumble.Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ring Post Radio is back talking the news of Hiromu Takahashi's departure, what's next for NJPW, and the 2026 Royal Rumble.Write the next episode's Intro! Post it online with #RingPostIntro, and we'll read it and shout you out on the next episode!Get some merch!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ring-post-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sports content creator, filmmaker, and LSU alum Peyton Tubre joins 365 Sports from Radio Row to share how her passion for filmmaking turned into a thriving digital sports career. Tubre talks about building an audience through NFL and college football content, creating skits and draft coverage that connect with fans, and why her creative background continues to shape everything she produces, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how modern sports storytelling comes to life online. #nfl #socialmedia #superbowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona Cardinals tight end and NFL record breaker Trey McBride joins 365 Sports from Radio Row to discuss his rapid rise into the NFL's elite, what the last two seasons have meant for his career, and why consistency is now the standard. McBride talks about modeling his game after the league's great tight ends, his belief in Kyler Murray, adapting to coaching changes in Arizona, and embracing the responsibility that comes with being one of football's most productive playmakers. #nfl #arizona #arizonacardinals #superbowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Shelton sits down with Bobby and talks The Voice—how he got the call, why he worried it might be “selling out,” and how it changed his level of fame. He also gets real about what it’s like being a different kind of famous, needing thick skin, and why he’s happiest keeping life simple. Plus, Blake breaks down his perfect day: the ranch with Gwen and the boys, and weather he’d take at 5 degrees over 100. The BobbyCast is now streaming full episodes on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests.Guests include:Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon GateChris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPWJoe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE IDKelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in generalIan Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in generalWill Young, discussing WWE & RoHMike Gilbert of The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNAGerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDTcubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAAThis year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists.Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of Joshi'ing around WEEKLY! Eric and I are gonna cover the biggest shows, the best matches and the hottest topics in the world of Joshi on a weekly basis.Our Runsheet for this week:Introduction and Chit Chat VOW Match of the YearShuPro NewsSTARDOMMarigold TJPW Sendai GirlsMarvelous DianaWAVEChocoPro Previews Match of the Week & Final thoughts Check out the Social Suplex Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.socialsuplex.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tim-hunter.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Hunter_S_TimsenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests.Guests include:Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon GateChris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPWJoe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE IDKelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in generalIan Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in generalWill Young, discussing WWE & RoHMike Gilbert of the The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNAGerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDTcubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAAThis year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donations

You've heard about those folks who become famous overnight thanks to TikTok, well now you get to learn all about one of them! Meet Breanna Stark, who cut her teeth in the competitive world of Texas barbecue and then one video later found herself cooking on the world's stage. Hear about her transition from competition to content, some of the biggest lessons she's learned and where to find the best bite of brisket in Texas in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!0:00 - Start0:15 - Breanna Stark, Married To BBQ3:30 - Difference Between IBCA & KCBS11:00 - So Much Can Change In 10 Years16:50 - BBQ Friends Encourage Each Other21:20 - Biggest Lessons In Competition BBQ30:00 - Beef Tallow For Skin35:25 - Going From Competition To Recipe Videos41:50 - Ah-ha Moment In Video44:45 - Responding To Internet Trolls52:00 - What IS Memphis Barbecue?55:00 - Best BBQ Bite Ever?01:06:00 - Having Doors Opened01:15:00 - Life Before BBQ01:20:00 - Finding Married To BBQ OnlineJoin our online BBQ community "Shootin' the Que" on Facebook. Talking all things BBQ! https://www.facebook.com/groups/shootinthequeheathriles/Follow Heath Riles BBQ:https://www.heathrilesbbq.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/Heath Riles BBQ Products: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/allMerch: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/merchandiseMore Heath Riles BBQ Recipe Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HeathRilesBBQ/videosPrintable recipes at 'Shootin' The Que' recipe blog: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/blogs/favorite-recipesAffiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links where we may earn a small commission if you use them. This is no additional cost to youHeath Riles, pitmaster• 81x BBQ Grand Champion,• 2022, 2024 & 2025 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion • Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections#podcast #food #marriedtobbq #online #viral #cooking #competition #texas #bestbite #heathriles #bbq #tiktok

HOUR 4: Life after the Gold, as Olympic athletes navigate life after the lights of stardom go out. full 2187 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 efapbqx4el81Hu8F5krDXKhqDrXkqiA7 news The Dana & Parks Podcast news HOUR 4: Life after the Gold, as Olympic athletes navigate life after the lights of stardom go out. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False

Former Patriots Linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Matt Chatham joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around Super Bowl week, the perspective of how a player experiences the matchup, Drake Maye and Sam Darnold's showdown, Maye's stature and more

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!Visit:https://patreon.com/marieshadowshttps://rumble.com/user/marieshadowsIn this episode of the Square Circle Podcast, I break down Wrestle Kingdom 20 (January 4, 2026), focusing on the chaotic NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag "Ranbo" opener and the IWGP/STRONG Women's title match between Syuri and Saya Kamitani. I also go in-depth on why activist commentary (feminism, "women fighting for visibility") feels out of place in NJPW, cultural respect for Japan, why the women's titles feel like an afterthought, and how Stardom can headline the Tokyo Dome on merit—not gender narratives.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Wrestle Kingdom 20 overview1:45 - NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag "Ranbo" (Zack Sabre Jr., Oiwa & Hartley win)4:20 - The IWGP Women's & STRONG Women's title match (Syuri becomes double champ)7:10 - Rant starts: Commentary activism & inserting "woke" narratives12:30 - Respecting Japanese culture vs. American ideology imports18:45 - Why the IWGP Women's title exists + Stardom as separate division25:10 - Merit over gender quotas; Stardom selling out Tokyo Dome on its own32:00 - Women's wrestling observations: safety, training, storytelling40:15 - Final thoughts: Retire the titles? Revive NJPW Strong?45:50 - Outro & call to actionIf you're tired of forced narratives and want real talk on wrestling, hit like/subscribe/comment your thoughts below. No brainwashing here—just passion for the squared circle.

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Cosmosexuals: Screen Acting, Stardom, and Male Sex Appeal (U Texas Press, 2025), Dr. Mark Gallagher presents an examination of male screen sex appeal and the ways that race, ethnicity, and national origin combine with performance tools and film and television style to aid or inhibit actors' circulation on an increasingly global stage. Sex appeal is complicated, especially for screen actors. Looking good is not enough. Charisma and charm have to register when the camera rolls. And sexiness has to travel. Today's heartthrobs are expected to raise temperatures all around the world. Cosmosexuals theorizes male sex appeal as a form of capital in an age of international stardom. Screen scholar Dr. Gallagher assembles a diverse cast—Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal, Simu Liu, Ryan Gosling, and more—analyzing how each actor uses his appearance, voice, and movement to perform in ways that viewers across cultural divides register as sexually appealing. Cosmosexuals also explores the intersection of global sex appeal and exoticism in historical and contemporary contexts—from the malleable racial identities of Omar Sharif and Conrad Veidt to Mads Mikkelsen's “accented whiteness”—and assesses the barriers that confine nonwhite actors, in spite of their talent or celebrity. Far more than handsome faces and chiseled abs, male sex symbols emerge as laborers subject to disciplinary regimes steeped in patriarchy, racism, and structural inequity. As such, they have much to tell us about the economies of taste at work in the construction of screen masculinity and the terms of human desire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Joshi'ing around WEEKLY! Eric and I are gonna cover the biggest shows, the best matches and the hottest topics in the world of Joshi on a weekly basis.Our Runsheet for this week:Introduction and Chit Chat 00:00:00FSM 50 and ShuPro News 00:05:50STARDOM 00:57:00Marigold 02:14:50TJPW 02:43:25Marvelous 02:58:05Diana 03:11:00AWG 03:32:30Match of the Week & Final thoughts 04:04:48Check out the Social Suplex Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.socialsuplex.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/tim-hunter.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Hunter_S_TimsenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Episode 164 of Wrestling Tonight, powered by G FUEL and Dick Lazers. Use code TAVERN for 20 percent off. Acefield Retro and Chad are back, and this week is built around the road to Royal Rumble: Riyadh, while also zooming out to examine how WWE, AEW, TNA, AAA, NJPW, Stardom — and the global wrestling economy itself — are all adjusting direction at the same time. We open with a full preview of Royal Rumble: Riyadh, taking place January 31, 2026 at the King Abdullah Financial District as part of Riyadh Season. This marks the first traditional Royal Rumble ever held outside North America, the first Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and the first of WWE's "Big Five" events to take place in the Kingdom. We break down why this Rumble matters more than usual, with both the men's and women's winners earning world championship matches at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, the event's return to its traditional January slot, and the shift in distribution with ESPN streaming the Rumble in the U.S. for the first time while Netflix carries most international markets. From there, we dig into what's already locked in for Riyadh: the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against the winner of the Saturday Night's Main Event four-way, and Gunther vs. AJ Styles in a career-threatening match where Styles must retire if he loses. We also run through the early betting odds, where Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker sit at the top of the board, followed by Sami Zayn, Gunther, and Cody Rhodes, and discuss what those numbers tell us about WWE's short-term and long-term thinking. We cover the growing list of announced entrants on both the men's and women's sides and how the field is already beginning to take shape. We then pivot into Saturday Night's Main Event fallout from Montreal, breaking down Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, the Women's Tag Team Championship defense with Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY against Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez, and the massive four-way number one contender's match featuring Damian Priest, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, and Trick Williams, with the winner stepping directly into McIntyre's title picture at the Royal Rumble. From there, we widen the lens to WrestleMania season planning. We discuss WWE's current reluctance to turn Cody Rhodes heel, how WrestleMania 42 plans remain fluid, and why AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch is shaping up as one of the most locked-in matches on the card. We also look ahead to WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, with The Rock openly addressing his excitement for the event and internal speculation swirling about possible appearances from Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin as WWE enters its busiest stretch of the year. We then shift fully into the global business of wrestling, as Dave Meltzer reports that Místico has headlined 13 consecutive sellouts at Arena Mexico in 2026, a venue that holds approximately 16,000 fans. Meltzer called the run unprecedented, noting that sustained, high-frequency sellouts in the same building represent a business pattern rarely seen in wrestling history. We contextualize the streak against past drawing eras, the legacy of El Santo, and why comparisons to Japan or North American touring models often miss the structural realities of how wrestling draws actually function. We also discuss the growing push for Místico to capture a major championship currently held by talent from All Elite Wrestling, and what that would signal about CMLL's place in the current power structure. Outside WWE, AEW remains in a moment of transition. We break down Powerhouse Hobbs officially signing with WWE, the company parting ways with longtime executive Nik Sobic, and what those exits say about AEW's current phase. We also cover Will Ospreay's next step toward a return as he undergoes a medical evaluation, Hikaru Shida being backstage in Orlando as she edges closer to U.S. competition, and clarity emerging on AEW's streaming future as reports indicate the promotion is expected to remain aligned with Warner-backed platforms rather than moving to Netflix. TNA continues to operate within a shared ecosystem, as we revisit the fallout from Genesis and Impact's AMC debut amid lingering visa issues, the accidental TNA+ audio leak revealing No Surrender plans, Trey Miguel's emotional return, and the Knockouts Tag Team picture coming into focus with ZaRuca crowned as new number one contenders. We also hit international headlines, including AAA's FOX era officially beginning, Dominik Mysterio's accidental AEW belt graphic during a promo, El Hijo del Vikingo emerging as number one contender for the Mega Championship, NJPW seeing TMDK lose the NEVER Six-Man titles at Korakuen Hall, and Stardom keeping its options open following an alleged intellectual property violation involving trading cards. Episode 164 is a full-scale snapshot of the wrestling industry at a turning point — Royal Rumble season underway, WrestleMania plans coming into focus, media rights shifting, talent moving, and promotions everywhere adjusting direction rather than delivering final outcomes as the calendar heats up.  

Kelly and Taylor are back, and as a treat, they get to talk their very favorite promotion!That's right, the show kicks off with a review of Marigold's Mayu Iwatani 15th Anniversary show, including Taylor kicking voters out of the WON Hall of Fame process, Kelly's vote for funniest match of the year so far, and a lot of talk about announcers. Not only that, they also cover the start of two tournaments, Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, and SEAdLINNNG's title tournament headlined by Hiroyo Matsumoto vs. MIRAI!After that, they preview the next two weeks in joshi highlighted by Stardom's Supreme Fight in Osaka and the semi-finals of the Max Heart Tournament!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wrestling Omakase is finally back to its regularly scheduled programming, as we're once again going weekly from here on out following our part-time schedule earlier in January (due to a combo of Japan trip, post-Japan trip blues/jet lag and then work stuff). John is joined by returning guest Velkej Bracha to discuss NJPW's 1/19 & 1/20 Road to New Beginning Korakuens (feat. the end of EVIL, a classic tag match, and a hot unit feud), STARDOM's 1/21 Korakuen (feat. the Tokyo HATE Squad Showdown and more blissful Maki/Saori interactions) and Marigold's 1/24 Korakuen (feat. Mayu Iwatani's 15th anniversary, now without STARDOM IP). People needing to take Ls is a big overriding theme as you'll find out. Then John goes solo to discuss two more shows, DDT's 1/25 Korakuen (feat. unit movement and A Second Suzuki Incident Has Struck The Building) and GLEAT's 1/20 Shinjuku FACE show. Yes, this is a GLEAT podcast now, apparently. Who knew?Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recorded at Skip Paige's Little Bar, this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence welcomes musician, actor, and award-winning composer Tommy Fields for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, career pivots, and life in the desert. Tommy shares how growing up in small-town Indiana led to guitars, garage bands, and a leap to Los Angeles with little more than a one-way ti cket and a dream. He reflects on early hustle—music school, odd jobs, and club gigs—before finding his lane writing for TV, film, and commercials, including a fast-paced world of two-to-five-week scoring deadlines. The hosts dig into his inspirations, from Back to the Future-era orchestral storytelling to the quirky magic of Danny Elfman, and Tommy breaks down his writing process between piano and studio. He also tells the unreal story of nearly becoming the lead singer of Velvet Revolver, and why life ultimately steered him toward composing.Takeaways:A small-town upbringing can still lead to big creative careers with persistence.Moving to L.A. required hustle: school, odd jobs, and immediate band work.Film/TV scoring often runs on intense deadlines—sometimes just two weeks.Tommy's process starts with script themes, then moves between piano and studio.Classic composers shaped his approach: strong themes and scene-by-scene storytelling.Rock-band experience can translate into scoring, as many composers began in bands.He nearly fronted Velvet Revolver, but the band chose a different direction.Desert living helps balance high-pressure work with a calmer day-to-day rhythm.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #McCallumTheatre #TommyFields #Musician #Actor #FilmComposer #TVScoring #MovieScores #VelvetRevolver #DannyElfman #JohnWilliams #IndianaToLA #DesertLife #CreativeProcess #NikkiBoyer

Kelly and Taylor are back, and as a treat, they get to talk their very favorite promotion!That's right, the show kicks off with a review of Marigold's Mayu Iwatani 15th Anniversary show, including Taylor kicking voters out of the WON Hall of Fame process, Kelly's vote for funniest match of the year so far, and a lot of talk about announcers. Not only that, they also cover the start of two tournaments, Tokyo Joshi's Max Heart tournament, and SEAdLINNNG's title tournament headlined by Hiroyo Matsumoto vs. MIRAI!After that, they preview the next two weeks in joshi highlighted by Stardom's Supreme Fight in Osaka and the semi-finals of the Max Heart Tournament!Check it out!Please follow us on BlueSky: @jbombaudioYou can support this podcast at http://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jumping-bomb-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tour of Japan is BACK talking about...Rossy Ogawa and StardomSaya KamitaniEvil to WWE?#njpw #noah #marigold #stardom #bodyslam #japan #wrestling

Well folks, it's finally here. After we couldn't tear ourselves away from the karaoke rooms, Club MOGRA, or.....other activities long enough to get you an Omakase live from Japan this time, returning guest Arametha and I are here to recap 16 days and 22 shows of absolute insanity. We talk about attending everything from Wrestle Kingdom & Dream Queendom to Just Tap Out and Sportiva, plus answer YOUR questions about food, who the best karaoke performer was, what the gayest thing Arametha ever saw in his life was (hint: John did it), and much much more! I could never possibly do this one justice with a longer description, so just enjoy 4 hours and 47 minutes of utter depravity.Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialOur Sponsors:* Check out our sponsor BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bruce Lord and Karen Peterson review NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 20 in Tokyo Dome, featuring Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada and the retirement of Tanahashi after a twenty-six-year career.The semi-main event of Konosuke Takeshita vs. Yota Tsuji in a double championship match for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship and IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.Highlighted topics including the impact of live domestic broadcasting on the company's biggest show on their annual calendar, utilizing various fandom paths to draw in new viewers, the imbalance of ring-time versus length of entrances, inclusion of STARDOM and DDT talents, the EVIL/Wolf group project debrief, the emotional closure of Tanahashi's career with the parade of old rivals in Jay White, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Katsuyori Shibata, and a returning Tetsuya Naito and cherished mentors in  Keiji Muto and Tatsumi Fujinami.  Access all of our NJPW reviews by becoming a member at http://postwrestlingcafe.com------NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20January 4, 2026Tokyo DomeTokyoHiroshi Tanahashi's Retirement Match: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada - RecommendedIWGP World & IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) World vs. Yota Tsuji (c) Global - RecommendedAaron Wolf Debut/NEVER Openweight Championship: EVIL (c) vs. Aaron Wolf (Debut) - RecommendedIWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender 4-Way: El Desperado, Kosei Fujita, Taiji Ishimori & SHOShingo Takagi, David Finlay, Gabe Kidd, Drilla Moloney & Hiromu Takahashi vs. Great O'Khan, Callum Newman, HENARE, Andrare El Idolo & Jake LeeIWGP & NJPW STRONG Women's Championship: Syuri (c) IWGP vs. Saya Kamitani (c) STRONG - RecommendedNEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championships Tornado Rambo: TMDK (Hartley Jackson, Ryohei Oiwa & Zack Sabre Jr.) vs. Master Wato, Toru Yano & YOH (c)  vs. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) & Oleg Boltin  vs. BULLET CLUB War Dogs (Clark Connors, OSKAR & Yuto-Ice)  vs. House Of Torture (Ren Narita, SANADA & Yoshinobu Kanemaru)  vs. Kaisei Takechi, Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura  vs. Ryusuke Taguchi, Tiger Mask & Togi Makabe  vs. Team 150 (Satoshi Kojima, Taichi & Tomohiro Ishii) NJPW World TV Championship: El Phantasmo (c) vs. Chris BrookesYoung Lions Kick-Off: Shoma Kato & Tatsuya Matsumoto vs. Katsuya Murashima & Masatora Yasuda 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/discordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy