Best Average Book Report Podcasts (2024)

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ESPN Reporter Marc Raimondi Discusses His New nWo Book 28:51

2h ago28:51

28:51

New new new world order! Those 5 words (ok, 3) changed wrestling forever, and maybe pop culture as well? That's the thesis of the upcoming book Say Hello To The Bad Guys, written by ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi and chronicling the rise, fall, and wide-ranging impact of the nWo. Marc joins us on Awesome Truth to discuss the book's origin story and ho…

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When Women Stole the Show at WrestleMania: The Becky Lynch Watch-Along 31:41

16d ago31:41

31:41

We've talked about Becky Lynch's new book, now we're revisiting one of her classic matches. It's Becky versus Sasha Banks versus Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 32, by far the best match on that card and also maybe the first time women were truly taken seriously in a WWE ring. Does watching this triple threat help answer last episode's big question…

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Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl 41:30

26d ago41:30

41:30

The written word is back on Awesome Truth! This week, we're talking about the hottest wrestling book of 2024: Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl, by the one and only Becky Lynch. How did Becky go from a young Irish upstart to maybe the most popular female wrestler of all time? What was it like to wrestle in the main event at Wrestl…

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Bret and Perfect Put on a Wrestling Clinic: The King of the Ring Watch-Along 27:01

1M ago27:01

27:01

The King (and Queen) of the Ring is sometimes a thing in WWE and sometimes not, but once upon a time it was new and different and actually mattered. To revisit those glory days of 1993, we are watching one of wrestling's most quietly celebrated matches: Bret Hart versus Mr. Perfect. It's a mere quarter-final match in that year's tournament, but it'…

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Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

Bray Wyatt was a truly unique wrestling character, and Windham Rotunda was a unique man. The deep complexities of his personality and creativity are examined in the latest feature-length WWE documentary on Peacock, Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal. Almost a year after his death, what is Bray's wrestling legacy? And what happens next with the rumored W…

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WCW Ring Announcer David Penzer on His New Book and a Life in Wrestling 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

For years, David Penzer was one of the voices of WCW, the man with a microphone in the center of the ring for every episode of Monday Nitro and Thunder. Now, in his new book Sitting Ringside Volume 1, Penzer shares his stories of WCW, the Monday Night Wars, and more. And we're getting a sneak preview on Awesome Truth! Join us as we talk to Penzer a…

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Cena and Lesnar Bleed a Lot: The April Watch-Along 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

April is usually the quietest month on the wrestling calendar, but not on Awesome Truth! Instead of digging through the archives to find the 'best' ho-hum Backlash match, we're watching a legendary showdown from Extreme Rules 2012: John Cena versus the returning Brock Lesnar. It's the rare semi-recent Lesnar match that doesn't feel like one of his …

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WrestleMania 40 Recap 43:03

3M ago43:03

43:03

Awesome Truth's Road to WrestleMania finally stops here; we're departing from our usual format to recap the 2-night spectacular, especially the showdown between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. Did it live it up to the hype? Was it too much Rock or (surprisingly) too little? And what's next for Triple H and WWE now that the Bloodline story is at least…

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Roman Reigns' Heel Era on WWE Evil 46:22

4M ago46:22

46:22

The last stop on Awesome Truth's Road to WrestleMania is all about the Tribal Chief himself, Roman Reigns. His episode of WWE Evil examines the life of the real Joe Anoa'i, including the recent bout with leukemia that led to time away from wrestling and his eventual return as sports entertainment's biggest heel. But is this half-kayfabe, half-reali…

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Cody's Torn Pec Makes History: The Road to WrestleMania 40 Watch-Along 39:08

4M ago39:08

39:08

Our next stop on the road to WrestleMania 40 is yet another look at the rise of Cody Rhodes, namely his showdown with Seth Rollins at Hell in a Cell 2022. You may know this as "the one with Cody's fully torn pectoral muscle," but it's also a match that Walt and Steve have never seen. Does it live up to the 5-star hype? Is it an integral part of Cod…

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

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American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes 50:10

5M ago50:10

50:10

Cody Rhodes is about to main event two WrestleManias in a row, and his return to WWE from AEW has been about the biggest success story one could imagine. So it's no surprise that, in summer 2023, they released a documentary about his life in and around pro wrestling. But how does that doc hold up in the midst of this build to a Roman Reigns rematch…

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Twice in a Lifetime: The Rock/Cena II Watch-Along 36:01

5M ago36:01

36:01

As Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson threatens a return to the ring and a leap into the WrestleMania main event picture, we felt we owed it to our fans to revisit the last time he had a true wrestling match. That's right, we're watching along with John Cena versus The Rock at WrestleMania 29, a show we actually attended in person. How did Rock look in the …

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Matilda by Roald Dahl 38:59

5M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode we're reading Matilda by Roald Dahl. Sam and Sarah share laughter-inducing excerpts (You can do it, Brucie!) and reminisce about their favorite teachers who inspired them. Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of nostalgia, humor, and genuine moments as we discuss this classic.By Not Your Average Book Report

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Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler 32:24

6M ago32:24

32:24

As Will Ospreay prepares to make his full-time debut with AEW, we thought it was time to revisit his ascent through the ranks of wrestling via the 2020 documentary Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler. Is it a good, well-made doc? Not necessarily, but it does spark some great conversation about the hotly desired Ospreay and if his sig…

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Brock Lesnar Takes On Everyone: The 2020 Royal Rumble Watch-Along 1:11:13

6M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

If it's January, then it's time for a Rumble watch-along. Awesome Truth is revisiting a recent classic and maybe the best of all time: the 2020 Royal Rumble. It's one of the best-booked matches in Rumble history, from Brock Lesnar's attempt to take on all 30 entrants by himself to Drew McIntyre's coming-out party. And don't forget the exciting retu…

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The Iron Claw 46:37

7M ago46:37

46:37

Despite being incredibly depressing, A24's The Iron Claw is one of the winter's biggest movies, and you better believe the Awesome Truth boys bought themselves two tickets during Christmas break. The tale of the Von Erichs has been told before but there's something special about seeing wrestling depicted on the big screen, especially when the movie…

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Austin, Rock, HHH, and Undertaker in a Cell: The Holiday Watch-Along 39:51

7M ago39:51

39:51

Happy holidays! To celebrate the season, and the end of 2023, we're watching one of the Attitude Era's defining matches: the 6-man Hell in a Cell featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Undertaker, Kurt Angle, HHH, and Rikishi. It's the infamous match with the "big" bump onto a flatbed truck, and it's indicative of a lot of the bloat and exces…

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The Legendary Al Snow on Netflix's Wrestlers, OVW, and His Top ECW Moment 40:47

8M ago40:47

40:47

What does everybody want?! That's right; Al Snow (minus Head) is on Awesome Truth. The living legend and 'star' of Wrestlers joins us to talk about his Netflix-fueled return to the wrestling spotlight, what it's like to book Ohio Valley Wrestling, and how it felt to perform in front of thousands of screaming ECW fanatics during his in-ring heyday.…

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Dolph Ziggler and Sting vs The World: The Survivor Series Watch-Along 53:25

8M ago53:25

53:25

It's our November watch-along! Awesome Truth is celebrating WWE’s November tradition by revisiting one of our favorite Survivor Series matches from recent history. 2014’s main event has it all: The Authority, a Big Show heel turn, the Bludgies, and Dolph Ziggler putting on a wrestling clinic to the delight of everyone (but probably not Vince McMaho…

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Netflix's Wrestlers: Worth a Watch? 40:45

9M ago40:45

40:45

You may remember Ohio Valley Wrestling from countless mentions in other wrestling documentaries; it's the company where Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Batista, and Randy Orton cut their teeth. Now, however, it's gone from WWE minor league to barely surviving regional Kentucky promotion, and it's up to Al Snow and a sports talk radio host to save the day.…

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Hogan vs Giant in Monster Trucks: The Halloween Havoc Watch-Along 36:54

9M ago36:54

36:54

We really had no choice for our October watch-along: It's the spookiest match of all time, Hulk Hogan versus The Giant in a monster truck showdown at Halloween Havoc 1995, followed by an impromptu battle featuring the bearhugging debut of The Yeti. This is the apex of the "Hogan versus the Dungeon of Doom" era, one most wrestling fans would like to…

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Cassandro, the Lucha Libre Biopic on Prime Video 38:52

9M ago38:52

38:52

Pro wrestling has returned to the silver screen, or at least the streaming screen. Cassandro, the new biopic of a beloved exótico played by Gael García Bernal, is now on Amazon Prime Video, and we're talking all about it. Does the film provide a deeper understanding of lucha libre and the luchador lifestyle? How does an acclaimed actor like Bernal …

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Omega vs Bryan: The AEW Grand Slam Watch-Along 42:56

10M ago42:56

42:56

It's our September watch-along! On the heels of the recent third installment of AEW's annual Grand Slam event, we went back to the first-ever Slam to watch what many considered the modern dream match: Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson. Relive this instant classic with your favorite pod as we break down the match, talk about AEW as a promotion, and ra…

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nUSPS: State of the USPS on Facebook Delivering4America.com 13:51

10M ago13:51

13:51

Discontinued Post Offices listing abandoned as of August 15, 2022. What happened to the POSTAL HISTORIAN? Middle America should be very worried.... Especially the farmers and senior citizens, disabled, and those not able to travel far to get their important papers...

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Angle 33:14

10M ago33:14

33:14

Kurt Angle's Olympic medal wasn't a gimmick; in 1996, he won the gold in Atlanta and became the best amateur wrestler in the world, a journey that's covered in detail in Peacock's new documentary, Angle. Peacock is taking a broader approach with their recent wrestling-centric docs, focusing on more than just the squared circle, and Angle is no exce…

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Mail Holds, Change of Address with USPS, etc. 19:20

11M ago19:20

19:20

Changes at USPS.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Average Book Report Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club

Steve Cimino and Walt Schwenk

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Not Your Average Book Report

Not Your Average Book Report

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Public Education

Clay Mauro

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KaRi from TPSradio & State of the USPS

KaRi from TPSradio + ThePrimeSpot.TV

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ESPN Reporter Marc Raimondi Discusses His New nWo Book 28:51

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When Women Stole the Show at WrestleMania: The Becky Lynch Watch-Along 31:41

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Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl 41:30

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Bret and Perfect Put on a Wrestling Clinic: The King of the Ring Watch-Along 27:01

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Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal 40:07

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WCW Ring Announcer David Penzer on His New Book and a Life in Wrestling 31:03

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Cena and Lesnar Bleed a Lot: The April Watch-Along 31:30

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WrestleMania 40 Recap 43:03

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Roman Reigns' Heel Era on WWE Evil 46:22

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Cody's Torn Pec Makes History: The Road to WrestleMania 40 Watch-Along 39:08

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

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American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes 50:10

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Twice in a Lifetime: The Rock/Cena II Watch-Along 36:01

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Matilda by Roald Dahl 38:59

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Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler 32:24

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Brock Lesnar Takes On Everyone: The 2020 Royal Rumble Watch-Along 1:11:13

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The Iron Claw 46:37

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Austin, Rock, HHH, and Undertaker in a Cell: The Holiday Watch-Along 39:51

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The Legendary Al Snow on Netflix's Wrestlers, OVW, and His Top ECW Moment 40:47

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Dolph Ziggler and Sting vs The World: The Survivor Series Watch-Along 53:25

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Netflix's Wrestlers: Worth a Watch? 40:45

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Hogan vs Giant in Monster Trucks: The Halloween Havoc Watch-Along 36:54

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Cassandro, the Lucha Libre Biopic on Prime Video 38:52

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Omega vs Bryan: The AEW Grand Slam Watch-Along 42:56

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nUSPS: State of the USPS on Facebook Delivering4America.com 13:51

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Angle 33:14

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Mail Holds, Change of Address with USPS, etc. 19:20

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