In this critical family history podcast episode, I interview my grandmother about the interesting circumstances surrounding her grandmother Teadora’s immigration to the United States from Poland and how our family became rooted in Philadelphia. Cover art photo provided by Lurm on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@lurm
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Freedom to talk about whatever you want. Weekly Podcast about current topics, issues and what is really going on in the world. We all are on a journey, most of us have no clue what our destination is. Join us as we step behind the curtain and get real answers to questions not being asked.Host Danny Savage Email:frdmshow@gmail.com
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This podcast is for anyone in the power line industry. Those of you that love to build and maintain power lines at work and after work. This is a collection of stories from line workers around the world. This is a community for us to share where we’ve been, who we’ve worked with, projects we’ve been apart of and hopefully pass on some of those key lessons that we could all learn from. This podcast will be a mix of line workers and their stories as well as other professionals sharing about ho ...
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Tights and Fights is the podcast that covers pro-wrestling with the sincerity and hilarity that it deserves. Every week, hosts Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk make sense of the chaos that is the world of sports-entertainment. Whether it's the latest headlines, a cultural analysis of an old angle or a debate about which wrestler has the best merch, Tights and Fights will examine every corner of the squared-circle for your enjoyment.
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The published poet and limerick writing, motivational speaking brother of WWE Hall of Famer Macho Man Randy Savage, Lanny Poffo, brings back stories of his brother and the glory days of professional wrestling. His wrestling career in the WWE was highlighted by a victory over Hulk Hogan, though nothing highlights anything more in his life than being able to share and recount stories from his past to you, the Genius Cast faithful! Join Lanny and his partner in crime, JP Zarka of ProWrestlingSt ...
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Ep. 404: “Macho Man” Randy Savage ft. Danny Tamberelli
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Children of the 80s and 90s, we’re ready to dive into your nostalgia (and educate anyone who was born in subsequent decades, of course). It’s a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Hal and Danielle are joined by Danny Tamberelli– He’s been in tons of classics including The Mighty Ducks and “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” and “All That” on Nickel…
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151 | Lineman | Is it TOO LATE for LINEMEN to change | Larry Lopez
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This episode with lineman, Larry Lopez is about as raw and reel as it gets. Larry grew up in a rough area in LA and by all accounts shouldn’t have made it but he did. He not only made it but is thriving and a large part of that has to do with becoming a journeyman lineman. Larry’s been around a long time now and is heavily involved with giving back…
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We finally have a triumphant return on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Lindsey Kelk at last returns from the UK and an extensive book tour. Though it was full of trials and tribulations, it was a glorious time; mainly because she got to interact with some wonderful members of the Nation of Conversation at every step of the way. We’ll also…
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150 | URD LINEMAN | The BRUTAL TRUTH about our aging Underground Electrical system | Mark Savage
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Put aside your personal opinions about underground vs overhead power lines for a minute. Mark has spent his career building and maintaining our aging underground infrastructure and you might want to hear what he has to say about it. We talk about his time in the US military, how he got into the trade, the state of underground work in America, and w…
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Briefcases a-plenty on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Danielle and Julian join forces to discuss what may be the greatest women’s briefcase ladder match yet. The men’s title match was a little less amazing but, there was still a lot to break down here: Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk is as hot as it could possibly be. And while there are some …
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149 | Lineman | Be a LINEMAN and an ENTREPRENUER | Landon Dees of Lineman Bucket Products
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Today more than ever you have opportunity to do multiple things. Do you have an idea for a product but also work a regular job? So do both! That’s what Landon Dees has done and it’s paying off big time! Landon is a lineman and entrepreneur. He and his business partner started a company called Line Work Bucket Products and their line of bucket acces…
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148 | Line Distributers | J.L. Matthews Co: A behind the scenes look | Danny Matthews & Harrison Matthews
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If you are like me then you love the history in the line trade and that’s why I love having guests like the Matthews on the podcast. J.L. Matthews Co has been a staple in the power utility community since Joe Matthews started the company in 1946. His descendants, Danny and Harrison still own and operate the business today and are here to share thei…
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Ep. 403: Kurt Angle ft. Kefin Mahon
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Say a pod and we appear! We believe in Tights and Fights! Hal and Danielle are joined by Kefin Mahon, wrestling podcast host-extraordinaire (including the long-running “How2Wrestling”). Together they run through a cycle of big time wrestling shows: WWE, AEW, TNA and NXT. That’s right, we’re hitting ALL the bases today! Plus, the era of the Wyatt Si…
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147 | Safety Professional | How a “Safety Guy” becomes a LEGIT part of the LINE CREW | David Flener
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What I absolutely love about David and this conversation is how real he is. You can tell that every piece of advice and every comment comes from a place of actually living through it. I’m not going to say this is rare to see but it’s refreshing when you do come across someone so genuine. This episode is packed with value for both, the safety profes…
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Clash at the Castle was another abroad WWE event that once again upset the hometown crowd… but maybe it was for the right reasons? We’ll discuss why we’re totally okay with Drew McIntyre still not winning the World Heavyweight Championship. But who should be the champion next? Despite a great showing in this match, Damian Priest seems like he’s flo…
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146 | Braam Botha | Lineman Apprenticeship: START to FINISH look at what it takes to be a LINEMAN
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This is Braam’s second appearance on the podcast with his first being episode 081. The reason I brought him back on the show this time was to talk specifically about apprenticeship. Braam is a United States veteran. He started his working career in commercial fishing then guiding in Alaska. This led him to find a home in the power line industry. It…
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Ep. 401: Bret Hart (1997) ft. Rufi Thorpe
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NXT Battleground featured cameos aplenty from a number of unfamiliar faces from outside the usual confines of Performance Center. How did TNA Knockouts champion Jordynne Grace do in her first match in WWE? And who may be the next person to make an appearance in TNA to NXT pipeline? Plus a bit more about why a certain champion should stay in NXT a l…
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145 | Jack Mauel & Matt Compher | Build your own AED program and SAVE LIVES TODAY
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Quanta Service’s (AED) program has saved 42 lives (including several civilians) so far. Quanta’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program aims to increase the rate of survival for people suffering sudden cardiac arrests wherever their crews are. Jack Mauel works for Stryker, the leading manufacture of (AED's) Automated External Defibrillators…
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Ep. 400: Bob Barker and The Price is RAW ft. J. Keith van Straaten
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It’s time to bid one dollar on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Damian Priest has been World Heavyweight Champion for several months now. So why does it feel like we’re still waiting for him to step his game up? In other title news, LA Knight finally has his eyes set on Logan Paul and the United States Championship. But how to navigate the…
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144 | John Perez | Uncovering Underground Power Systems in America
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Few people give any thought to the state of the power network that lays beneath their feet. Americas grid is complex and rapidly aging with very few skilled tradesmen that are qualified to work on this network of equipment. John is a journeyman cable splicer and trainer with many years focusing on the underground craft. Join us for a behind the cur…
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Let’s all bid a fond farewell to our favorite man on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! This past Saturday was King and Queen of the ring- another WWE PLE live from Saudi Arabia. There’s a lot to like about seeing a foreign crowd excited about live wrestling, but lest we forget that these shows are directly paid for by a murderous regime wit…
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143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers
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143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers You can’t afford not to listen to this episode because it might cost your life. There is a rise in incidents caused by dehydration and heat-related illness within the power utility industry. So I brought on the show the foremost experts on the topic. What I learned was …
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All hail the brand new episode of Tights and Fights! We’re another week closer to a big PLE in REDACTED where a new King and Queen of the Ring will be crowned. Now that Gunther has dispatched the would-be King Yeet, Jey Uso, it feels like it is the Ring General’s tournament to lose. And him vs. Randy Orton could be a lot of fun. On the women’s side…
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142 | Wayne Pickard | What does LINE WORK look like in CANADA
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Wayne has been a lineman in Canada for years. He’s seen the ups and downs of the industry north of the 49th parallel and is here to talk about it. Wayne’s experience spans a wide range including major storm response, energized barehand, and leading as a foreman. There is a ton of value in this episode so please enjoy! ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ …
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Ep. 397: WWF New York ft. Brenda Snell & Austin Taylor
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Get those crowns shined up, it’s a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Danielle and Lindsey discuss which wrestlers have leveled up in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Is Gunther destined to get a crown and be led to the ring on a little chariot? Why are we so confident that Ilja Dragunov will be fine despite losing to Jey Uso? And w…
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141 | Lineman | Alex Wakeland | How TECH will transform the LINE TRADE
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16 year old Alex would never have guessed he would not only be a lineman but also be good at it an love it. He was a gamer who loved computers. Now he's been putting that energy and love of tech towards innovations in the line trade. You're going to want to hear what he has to say about AI, new technology and our trade. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌…
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C'est un nouvel épisode de Collants et combats! Hal and Lindsey are joined by producer Julian to fill out third chair for the week. This past weekend was Backlash, WWE’s first ever PLE live from Lyons France. The crowd was positively aching for wrestling and cemented themselves as one of the loudest in recent memory. But in the aftermath, questions…
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Ep. 395: The Big Show vs. The Big Boss Man ft. Jamie Loftus
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Happy Backlash weekend! The best way to celebrate is a new episode of Tights and Fights! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey preview the card. But since it’s Backlash and is largely supposed to be a show that’s a little lower on the priority list, it’s quickly derailed by conversations of snacks. But let’s not be too harsh: Bianca and Jade may be tag champio…
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140 | Lineman | AJ Martinez | How to become a successful Lineman
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AJ Martinez is a Texas lineman with an extremely positive look on life and line work. His story is an uplifting example of how this industry and trade is one in which you can truly build a wonderful life. Aj is very active in creating educational and entertaining content on platforms like TikTok as a way to give back to this community that’s given …
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Ep. 394: Steamboat vs. Savage at WrestleMania III ft. Dave Reuter
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We’re throwing it back to an all-time classic wrestling match this week on Tights and Fights! But first, Hal and Danielle take a special look at the state of WWE going into the Draft. Becky Lynch is now the Women’s World Champion after winning a battle royal on RAW. A safe choice… but was it the right one? In addition to Becky, we have other champi…
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139 | Nick Figliolo & Tater | How TRADES and LABRADORS are changing VETERANS' Lives | Warrior's Wingman
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Nick Figliolo is a blue collar tradesman and dog lover. He decided he wanted to give back to veterans and in 2018 his passions were combined and Warrior’s Wingman was born. Warrior's Wingman is a non-profit organization providing professionally trained gundogs to veterans. They offer Labrador Retrievers that are trained for fieldwork and companions…
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Even in the aftermath of WrestleMania wrestling simply doesn’t stop on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Hal, Danielle and Lindsey mourn the loss of fallen Mami, Rhea Ripley. With the injury putting her out for several months, who will be the new Women’s World Champion? And does this mean that Liv Morgan finally gets an attitude to sink her…
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138 | Bill Bosch | Why does Lineman Appreciation Day exist and what's the current state of our trade.
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Bill Bosch has an increadible list of accomplishments that describe his contributions to the line trade. He is a Lineman, International Lineman Hall of Fame inductee, Northwest Lineman College Campus President, VP of Apprenticeships & Client Solutions, Electric Industry Professional, Leadership Coach, and Keynote Inspirational Speaker. Happy Linema…
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Ice Cream Christmas has come at last– let’s talk all about WrestleMania on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! Dimitry Pompee is from the podcast “Eurovangelists” and we were eager to welcome him back for the absent Lindsey Kelk. And there’s so much to talk about! Cody Rhodes has at last finished the story and become WWE Champion; Damian Prie…
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Hal, Lindsey and Julian sit at the precipice of Ice Cream Christmas on a brand new episode of Tights and Fights! The overall card looks like WrestleMania XL will make for a fun two nights of wrestling; we discuss who we’d love to see win, which matches have been lacking and what we’re most looking forward to. The Main Event: The Bloodline The Rock …
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Ep. 390: #MaxFunDrive - nWo ft. Dimitry Pompée
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This podcast is brought to you by the #MaxFunDrive! Tights and Fights exists because of a fantastic group of MaxFun members who choose to support it with a recurring monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month you can help keep this show going and get great gifts in the process. All the details are at Maximumfun.org/join. Dimitry Popée is the…
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137 | Kaycee Feild | 6X Bareback Rodeo World Champion | Quanta Ambassador
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Kaycee Feild, a living legend in the world of rodeo, is a six-time Bareback Riding World Champion whose name is synonymous with unparalleled talent and fearless determination. Born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, Kaycee was practically born in the saddle. From a young age, he was drawn to the adrenaline rush and raw excitement of rodeo, honing hi…
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This is a special look at several of the bonus episodes available for MaxFun Members. The only way to hear the full show is to go to Maximumfun.org/join! For just $5 a month you not only have helped this podcast continue to survive and thrive; you also get access to hundreds of hours of bonus episodes from every MaxFun Shows. In this special previe…
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