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Frank is joined by Jamie, an Australian wrestling journalist and podcaster, to unpack Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler. They break down Mickey Rourke's career-defining turn as Randy “The Ram,” why the film treats wrestling with rare respect, how indie scenes work behind the curtain, and what the movie gets right about pain, pride, and the gig life. Expect talk on blading, deathmatches, deli counters, and the bittersweet final leap. The Wrestler - CA Timestamps & Topics 00:00 Welcome and guest intro, Jamie's magazine and The Commentary Booth 01:33 Why The Wrestler, and why it treats wrestling seriously 02:21 Indie wrestling in Australia and how regional styles differ 04:27 Two-minute plot speed run for The Wrestler 06:12 Rourke's comeback, near-miss Oscar, and how his story mirrors Randy's 07:03 Aronofsky parallels with Black Swan and the “passion vs body” theme 08:46 The physical toll: pain, injuries, and why “fake” is the wrong word 10:04 Casting what-ifs and why Rourke was the right choice 11:07 Marisa Tomei's character, boundaries, and mirrored struggles 14:18 Real wrestlers on screen: Necro Butcher, Blue Meanie, R-Truth, Nigel McGuinness 15:43 Backstage authenticity: planning matches and protecting spots 16:38 Filmmaking choices: over-the-shoulder, docu feel, sound and silence 17:11 The deli counter sequence and why it hurts so much 21:16 Blading 101, when companies allow blood, and modern policies 23:05 The indie hustle: bookings, calendars, and life on the road 25:07 Health care, rehab access, and duty of care today 26:42 Drugs, CTE, and hard lessons from wrestling's past 28:46 Favorite scenes and the ambiguous ending 31:04 Locker room rituals, “match memory,” and shared shorthand 32:50 What aged well and what hits harder in the gig economy era 34:16 Deathmatch primer and recommended watch list 43:56 Awards talk, where The Wrestler ranks, and Jamie's current projects 46:04 Outro and how to send us your challenges Key Takeaways The Wrestler is a love letter to pro wrestling that treats the craft and its workers with respect. Rourke's performance lands because his real-life arc echoes Randy's fall and claw-back. The movie nails backstage realities: match planning, protecting limbs, and protecting spots. “Fake” is a myth. Stories are scripted. Physicality is very real. Aronofsky's choices — handheld camera, long silences, ring sounds — put you in Randy's head. The deli scene is a perfect “what if” path that collapses under one bad interaction. Indie wrestling is a grind: bookings, travel, day jobs, and recovery are constant tradeoffs. Modern policies are better on rehab and blood, but the culture still battles pain and risk. Memorable Quotes “It's definitely a love letter to wrestling overall.” — Jamie “The stories are fake, but the physicality is real.” — Frank “It almost feels more like a fly on the wall documentary rather than a big budget motion picture.” — Jamie “I love the ambiguity of the ending.” — Jamie “You have to survive the bad days.” — Frank Links & Resources Our site: GeekFreaksPodcast.com GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during our podcast. Mentioned by Jamie: The Commentary Booth, Wrestle Radio Australia, Australian Wrestling Cards, and his magazine project all found at pariomagazine.com.au Related watches: You Can't Kill David Arquette, Queen of the Ring Film: The Wrestler (2008), directed by Darren Aronofsky Call To Action Enjoyed this conversation? Follow and subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and share the episode with a friend using #ChallengeAcceptedLive. Your reviews help more listeners find the show. Follow Us Challenge Accepted: Instagram @challengeacceptedlive, TikTok @challengeacceptedlive, Twitter @CAPodcastLive Hosts: Frank on Instagram @franklourence79, Thomas @thomascraigviii Listener Questions Send your challenges, hot takes, and questions for the next episode: ChallengeAcceptedGFX@gmail.com. We might read yours on air. Apple Podcast Tags The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke, Darren Aronofsky, Marisa Tomei, indie wrestling, deathmatch wrestling, Ring of Honor, Necro Butcher, backstage wrestling, blading, wrestling journalism, Australian wrestling, movie review, Aronofsky style, Challenge Accepted Podcast

Todd Eastman On Top Tier, Wrestle Radio Australia, QLD Wrestling & More (Full Interview)Todd Eastman Is An Australian Wrestling Manager, Podcaster For Wrestle Radio AustraliaIn This Episode Two Of The Top Wrestling Podcasters In Australia Sit Down For A Detailed Conversation On All Things Pro Wrestling As How Todd Started Wrestle Radio Australia, getting his start on shows, his perspective On the current era of professional era from around the world.Come and Check Out this awesome conversation and many more! Make sure to hit that subscribe button!SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ YouTube https://youtube.com/c/PiersAustin▶️ Twitch Twitch.tv/thepiersaustin▶️ Spreaker https://spreaker.page.link/JhRL3UxvUXCBkG1v8▶️Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/piers-austin/id1577511099▶️Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6CmwLcLuIfltNqgJJnuL1H?si=aaYb-CROQCy6tiR9HHSsPgFollow Piers On Social MediaTwitter https://twitter.com/piersaustinInstagram https://instagram.com/thepiersaustinTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@piersaustin Follow The Podcast On Social MediaTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/STSUNCENSOREDInstagram https://www. Instagram.com/stsuncensoredGET SOME MERCH

This week we are joined by Wrestle Radio Australia host and Wide Bay creative mind Todd Eastman Todd discusses helping to rebuild the Queensland wrestling scene, the evolution of podcasting and his time in wrestling. We also discuss WWE AEW and Wrestlerock Sponsor Australian Wrestling Network https://auswrestling.net Start your own podcast at http://mypodcasthouse.com

Today the voice of Riot City Wrestling and Wrestle Radio Australia joins the boys, Josh Armour is on the D&T Podcast in one of the most entertaining interviews we have ever done. We talk wrassling and we talk music, this was a fun one to do and should be a fun one to listen. Sit back, relax and crack open a cold one, The D&T Podcast has a new episode out!

Owen Jones is also known as renowned photographer 'Digital Beard'. With a background in live production & music, this is a fascinating chat with one of the coolest behind-the-scenes figures in the wrestling industry. Owen talk bands, beards, friends, Adelaide, what goes into being one of Australia's leading photogs, The HitMan, and how shooting wrestling reignited his passion for what he does best.  For all episodes of AxeCast, subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, OR stream us at WrestleRadioAustralia.com.  Visit Digital Beard Photography on Facebook.  Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook. @JoshuaShooter  @WrestleRadioAU #AxeCast  Cover art by Thomas Green Design & Illustration  http://www.facebook.com/WRESTLEMERCH  http://www.facebook.com/WrestleRadioAustralia 

Drawing Heat have joined up with Wrestle Radio Australia and FNX Network! Listen in to learn about it and join us on our journey. Movin' On Up!

DRAWING HEAT PODCAST JOIN THE WRESTLE RADIO AUSTRALIA NETWORK!  Beej & The Dude join Armour on the line. Get to know the baddest podcasters in the west, as every new episode of Drawing Heat will be available RIGHT HERE on Wrestle Radio Australia.  Download their back-catalogue : drawingheat.podomatic.com/  (old episodes will slowly be released here & on the Drawing Heat YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGy6OWIkMZcIepNwrFwvOSg )  @WrestleRadioAU  @DrawingHeat_Pod  @IAmBeej123  @IAmTheDude316  FNX.NETWORK  Visit  WRESTLEMERCH PRINTING  on Facebook  - Theme song 'Where The Action Is' by @Thunderstag   - Cover art by Wrestlemerch Printing

MCW Champion ELLIOT SEXTON & referee NICK SAVAGE join Josh Armour & Paul Roberts for a heap of laughs, & some deep biz talk.  Hear Sexton & Armour bury the hatchet & talk Elliot's wardrobe malfunctions, how he met Mr Juicy, Melbourne & more. Nick Savage talks his decade-plus career officiating the country's best, why WWE won't sign Aussie refs, bookings for non-wrestling performers, & Nick even turns the tables on Josh!  Another quality episode of Wrestle Radio Australia's flagship show.  CHECK IT OUT!  WATCH Riot City Wrestling ON-DEMAND ... ONLY $6 per show!  @WrestleRadioAU  @JoshJDArmour  @SextonRocks  @WRAustralia   @AusAllstars  FNX.NETWORK  Visit  WRESTLEMERCH PRINTING  on Facebook  - Theme song 'Where The Action Is' by @Thunderstag   - Cover art by Wrestlemerch Printing 

Josh catches up with his good mate KELLYANNE to talk Teddy Hart stories, travel, changing perceptions of womens wrestling, Lance Storm, wrestling as much as possible, the promotions she's been in & loads more. Two buddies shootin' the breeze. ENJOY!  Recorded backstage at Platinum Wrestling Enterprises.  For all episodes of AxeCast, subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In Radio OR download @ FNX.Network    @KellyanneFiendC  @JoshuaShooter  @WrestleRadioAU #AxeCast Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook.  Cover art by Thomas Green Design & Illustration  http://www.facebook.com/WRESTLEMERCH  http://www.facebook.com/WrestleRadioAustralia 

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Chill out with Josh Shooter & his guest SEAN HAWKINS! Sean speaks candidly on booking, Leaders Of The New School, show day, his pathway into wrestling, EGO vs confidence, NAW, MCW, OCW & loads more. It's a fun, brutally honest chat, so do yourself a favour & enjoy! For all episodes of The AxeCast, subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In Radio OR download @ FNX.Network    @SMRT_Hawkins @JoshuaShooter @WrestleRadioAU #AxeCast Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook. Cover art by Thomas Green Design & Illustration  http://www.facebook.com/WRESTLEMERCH http://www.facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling 

Join The MegaPowers & a cavalcade of your favourite podcasters as they celebrate the best & worst of professional wrestling in 2015. Featuring The Solomonster, Wrestling Soup, The Hot Tag Podcast, Turnbuckle Trash, Turnbuckle Throwbacks, The Bloke Show, Wrestle Radio Australia & many more!  Sponsored by Dicks. Follow the show on Twitter:  @mprpodcast  Follow the hosts:  Chunky Larry is @justsayng, Rhi is @Rhiannamator, Emessar is @emessar177 Join the Geeks of the Industry group at facebook.com/groups/gofthei Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, REVIEW, and SHARE! 

Join Josh & Dowie as they attempt to find a quiet place to chat.Topics include: having FUN, Dowie having his orbital bone broken during a match, Super Dowie, social media, vet respect, putting himself out there, going mainstream vs staying indie, & plenty more. For all episodes of The AxeCast, subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIN Radio OR stream it on FNX.Network.  @DowieJames  @JoshuaShooter Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook. @WrestleRadioAU Cover art by Thomas Green Design & Illustration http://www.facebook.com/WRESTLEMERCH http://www.facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling

It's another AxeCast/ Heeling Out crossover as the lads talk Ali's career, Johnny Kickpad, & a heap of fine people get put over.WHO?Listen & find out :) For all episodes of The AxeCast, subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIN Radio OR stream it on FNX.Network.  @ali_vaez  @JoshuaShooter Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook. @WrestleRadioAU Cover art by Thomas Green Design & Illustration http://www.facebook.com/WRESTLEMERCH http://www.facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling 

Josh Armour, Todd Eastman & Sean Fewster are backstage with Riot City Wrestling champion BIG BRODIE MARSHALL. A fun roundtable where the lads talk about entering Riot City, Brodie's WWE tryout, Todd holding the book, jobbing, training, philosophies & loads of laughs. Oh, also, a controversial call-out! @WrestleRadioAU @JoshJDArmour @BigBrodieMarsh @BeastEastman @SeanFewster Cancer Council Australia: 13 11 20 http://www.facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling  Visit WRESTLEMERCH on Facebook.   FNX.NETWORK  - Theme song 'Where The Action Is' by @Thunderstag - Cover art by Wrestlemerch Printing  ---SUBSCRIBE to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio for more than 50 episodes of WRA, PLUS Heeling Out with Mohamad Ali Vaez, & AxeCast with Josh 'The Axe' Shooter. 

ALEX TITAN spends over an hour with Josh Armour, talkin' George 'Hitman' Julio, whizzers, Ryan Eagles invades IWA, & one of the most random Q&A sessions ever! Please share, subscribe, rate & review. Sponsored  by  WRESTLEMERCH PRINTING. @WrestleRadioAU @JoshJDArmour @alextitanx @FNXnetwork  http://www.facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling  Visit WRESTLEMERCH on Facebook.   FNX.NETWORK  - Theme song 'Where The Action Is' by @Thunderstag - Cover art by Wrestlemerch Printing  ---SUBSCRIBE to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio for more than 50 episodes of WRA, PLUS Heeling Out with Mohamad Ali Vaez, & AxeCast with Josh 'The Axe' Shooter. 

Just days before the AxeCast Vs HeelingOut showdown in OCW,Josh returns with another great chat from his UK tour. IPW:UK promoter DAN EDLER talks IPW training school, Adrian Neville, the joys & heartaches of promoting, overseas talent in IPW:UK, DVD/ VOD product & loads of stories & words of wisdom from one of the top promoters in the UK today.  Also, thanks to Mr Shoe we have a $20 voucher to give away!LISTEN FOR DETAILS!  For all episodes of The AxeCast, subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIN Radio OR visit FNX.Network every 2nd Monday.  @LondonRiotsJD @RobLynchRiots  @JoshuaShooter Visit Josh Shooter on Facebook. @WrestleRadioAU Cover art by Thomas Green Design & Illustration http://www.facebook.com/WRESTLEMERCH http://www.facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling 

On the debut episode of the AxeCast, Josh Shooter is backstage with one of the UKs hottest tag teams, THE LONDON RIOTS.A wide range of topics covered including forming the team, Premier style, SPAIN, merch, 'Wrestlers Court' & a cameo from BOBBY LASHLEY!For all episodes of The AxeCast, subscribe to Wrestle Radio Australia on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIN Radio OR visit FNX.Network every 2nd Monday. @LondonRiotsJD@RobLynchRiots @JoshuaShooterFacebook.com/Josh-Shooter@WrestleRadioAU http://www.facebook.com/AustralianIndyWrestling  

Jay interview with Wrestle Radio Australia's Josh Armour & Butts In Seats' Frank Harris! Along the way I drop 2 EXCLUSIVES about what's in store for OSW, so clicky!

Jay interview with Wrestle Radio Australia's Josh Armour & Butts In Seats' Frank Harris! Along the way I drop 2 EXCLUSIVES about what's in store for OSW, so clicky!

THE STARS ARE HERE (most of them for real), YOUR VOTES HAVE BEEN COUNTED (twice), AND JOSH HAS HAD A FEW SO LOOK OUT!! You're invited to join your hosts Josh Armour and Todd Eastman, PLUS special appearances by the winners of Favourite Aussie Male, Female, Promotion, Aussie Abroad AND your Favourite WRA guest of 2014 drops by one more time. All this plus much more in a very special chaotic episode of Wrestle Radio Australia.  Thank you voters. Thank you listeners. Thank you guests.  @WrestleRadioAU @FNXnetwork @JoshJDArmour @BeastEastman ---Our back-catalogue of WRA interviews from our old feed is on our YouTube channel  FNX.NETWORK OzPodcasts.com.au  - Theme song 'Where The Action Is' by Thunderstag  - Main logo by Dane Davies - Awards artwork by Travis Euesden

[OzPodcasts.com.au | FNXtreme.com] Welcome to THE NEW FEED for Wrestle Radio Australia.In this episode The Voice Of MCW TRAVIS EUESDEN meets The Voice Of RCW Josh Armour to talk about : -His career so far -MINI T -MCW On Demand which can be found at www.vimeo.com/MelbCityWrestling -Thoughts on the current Americanised wrestling -A review of Melbourne City Wrestling's AWESOME VOD release '4th Anniversary Extravaganza' -Listener questions and PLENTY MORE.  A fun show as always so please check it out.  - Twitter @WrestleRadioAU @JoshJDArmour @MCityWrestling @FNXtreme @AUIndyWrestling @OzPodcasts  ---NEW iTUNES and TUNE IN RADIO DETAILS COMING VERY SOON------Please keep an eye on our FB and Twitter for the new subscribe links--- THEME SONG 'Here's Where The Action Is' by Thunderstag.  Main logo by Dane Davies.