Best John Brower Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 193: Ash Johns 30:01

22d ago30:01

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On prioritizing our connections with our ancestors as a way to elevate our work and the quality of our present relations.By Elena Brower

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Episode 194: Cynthia Redhead 26:41

7d ago26:41

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On presence, living on a prayer, devotion and what it means to pause. (1:00) – Meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth with a meditation teacher. (10:01) – Mindfulness, meditation, and prayer with a focus on personal growth and self-care. (20:34) – Simplifying life, death, and spirituality. Originally from Lima, Peru, Cynthia is a first-genera…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #137: Marie Enger 1:29:15

8d ago1:29:15

1:29:15

This week I'm joined Artist MARIE ENGER (Upcoming: DEATH TO THE WIZARD KINGS, FEN, FHTAGN AND LOATHING, THE BONES OF THIS PLACE), We chat about Nightwish, Fancy coffee makers, art style evolutions, b-stock books and a whole bunch more! Check out Marie's Website Here: https://www.so-engery.com/ Marie's Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/so_engery …

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OTRS 146 THE INFLUENCE OF BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON “Exploring the Texas guitar legend and hearing some rare 78 rpm records recorded by some of those that were influenced by his music”. 1:08:07

12d ago1:08:07

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John’s Old Time Radio Show THE INFLUENCE OF BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON. John Heneghan plays fabulous 78 rpm records from his record collection of various guitarists from the 1920’s & 30’s who were listening to the Texas Blues master. Match Box Blues – Blind Lemon Jefferson (from Okeh) Match Box Blues – Larry Hensley Johnson City Blues – Clarence Greene …

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #136: Xander Arnot and Andrew Leamon 1:34:56

15d ago1:34:56

1:34:56

This week I'm joined XANDER ARNOT and ANDREW LEAMON, the creative team behind the stellar comics CAMERAMAN! we chat the creation of the book, how their collaboration works, their individual work processes, and a bunch more! Link to the CAMERAMAN Campaign⁠: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xanderflicks/camera-man-1 Xanders YouTube Channel: https…

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Episode 32: The Georgia War! (The NWA vs. Ann Gunkel) 1:43:52

16d ago1:43:52

1:43:52

This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, it's a very special episode as we break down the infamous "Georgia War" of the 1970s between the big bad men of the NWA vs. Promoter Ann Gunkel and her "All-South" promotion! Bob shares insights on many of the key players from Jim Barnett to Buddy Fuller. We also talk Bob's time in Goergia, circa 1974, t…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #135: JP Ahonen 1:27:30

22d ago1:27:30

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This week I'm joined by JP AHONEN, the writer/artist behind the hilariovs comic, Belzebubs! We talk the newly release 2nd Volume, NO REST FOR THE WICKED, EVERGREY, some chat about the upcoming BELZEBUBS animated series, and a bunch more! Check out ⁠⁠BELZBUBS VOL. 2 HERE⁠: https://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/belzebubs-vol-2-no-rest-for-the-wicked/…

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Episode 31: All Japan Tour 1974 (Backlund, Steele, Hodge, Destroyer, Kendo, Jumbo) 1:39:03

25d ago1:39:03

1:39:03

This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we talk Bob's second tour of Japan, this time working for The Giant Baba's All Japan promotion! We discuss names like a rookie Bob Backlund, George "The Animal" Steele, Mil Mascaras, Jumbo Tsuruta, The Destroyer, Kendo Nagasaki's approach to wrestling Tyree Pride, the ultra-competitive Danny Hodge, Giant…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #134: Balazs Lorinczi 1:29:10

29d ago1:29:10

1:29:10

This week I'm joined by BALAZS LORINCZI, the writer/artist behind the amazing new Jazz Playing Werewolf Band RomCom Graphic Novel WOLFPITCH! We chat the origins of the book, bass guitars, making color choices for the book, and a whole bunch more!Check out ⁠Wolfpitch HERELinks to Balazs Socials/Website HERECOMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDEN…

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Episode 30: The Dallas Territory (Von Erich, Boesch, Brody, Wahoo, Gino, Patera) 1:45:45

1M ago1:45:45

1:45:45

This week on The Wrestling Stoop... After a 5 month hiatus from the wrestling ring, Bob returns to the squared circle for the Dallas territory. Listen as Bob discusses Fritz Von Erich at length. We get stories of Fritz the man, the wrestler, the promoter, Von Erich's wild booking idea involving NFL players, the Iron Claw movie, & more. Bob also sha…

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Episode 192: Emily Wright 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

On empowering women in business, prioritizing integrity and creating a global movement. As Founding Executive and Chair of the Board of doTERRA, Emily Wright has been fully immersed in the global essential oils market since the mid-90s. Empowering people on both sides of the bottle, she loves creating intentional connections and unifying teams for …

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #133: Rich Douek and Gavin Smith 1:15:10

1M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

This week I'm joined by the epic duo of GAVIN SMITH (Dead Legends, TMNT) and RICH DOUEK (Drive Like Hell, Wailing Blade) who chat about the debut issue of their new Dark Horse Comic HEARTPIERCER! Check out Heartpiercer! Website: Rich - https://linktr.ee/rdouekGavin - https://t.co/YZTpNmiCnLCOMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENASTwitter: https…

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Episode 29: MID-ATLANTIC WRESTLING (Crocketts, Kernodle, Anderson, Hanson, Thatcher) 1:43:58

1M ago1:43:58

1:43:58

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks his run in the Mid-Atlantic Territory as he talks the Crockett Family, the infamous Don Kernodle Shoot Story, Les Thatcher Knoxville memories, Gene & Ole Anderson, Swede Hanson, Rip Hawk, Johnny Weaver, Frank Morrell, Nelson Royal, and more. Bob also goes into detail about the night turned heel on Th…

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OTRS 145 R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM part 63 “8 Inches of R. Crumb’s Records”

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John’s Old Time Radio Show R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM PT. 63 “8 Inches of R. Crumb’s Records”. John Heneghan, Robert Crumb & Eden Brower play fabulous 78 rpm records from Crumb’s record collection in France. The Promise True And Grand – Bukka Washington White Married Woman Blues – George Torey Skinner – Winston Holmes & Charlie Turner Kansas City Dog W…

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Episode 191: Sara Szal Gottfried, MD 42:58

2M ago42:58

42:58

On the causes of, and possible solutions for, autoimmune struggles. On resolving the trauma signature so many of us carry.By Elena Brower

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Episode 28: FINISHING MID-SOUTH P4 (JYD Wins Gold, Orndorff Feud, Dibiase's Revenge) 1:46:08

2M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

We finish up discussing Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 one final time to talk Bob's feud with Paul Orndorff, Ted Dibiase's revenge, The Junkyard Dog takes the North American Title, and Bob being indirectly involved the Dibiase heel turn vs. JYD. Plus, we further discuss Bill Watts' brilliant…

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Episode 27: MID-SOUTH Pt. 3 (Bob Turns on Orndorff, Wins N.A. Title, & Dusty Arrives!) 1:48:12

2M ago1:48:12

1:48:12

We continue our discussion of Bob's time in the Mid-South Territory on this week's Wrestling Stoop. We go back to 1982 and talk Bob Roop turning on good buddy Paul Orndorff, and then Roop defeating Ted Dibiase for the North American Title! We also discuss an angle involving Orndorff & Roop attacking Dusty Rhodes, Bob vs. JYD on TV, how Paul Orndorf…

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Episode 190: Mark Matousek 38:48

2M ago38:48

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On resilience, via the wisdom of our ancestor Ralph Waldo Emerson. Seeing our character reflected in our opinions of the world. Shifting our lens to acknowledge our uniqueness, practicing surmounting our subjectivity in order to steep ourselves in reality as it is with empathy, equanimity and insight. (1:00) – Stoicism and Self-Reliance with Mark T…

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Episode 26: MID-SOUTH PART 2 (Wrestlers Get Arrested, Orton Slaps A Cop!) 1:35:31

2M ago1:35:31

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop continues to discuss Bob's time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. This time around, we discuss Roop, Bob Orton & The Iron Sheik getting arrested, Paul Orndorff stories, Bob Orton slapping a cop, Bill Watts' master class booking, we look at a great string of TV episodes involving the Roop…

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OTRS 144 R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM part 62 “Not So Nice Party Records” 1:01:53

2M ago1:01:53

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John’s Old Time Radio Show R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM PT. 62 “Not So Nice Party Records”. John Heneghan, Robert Crumb & Eden Brower play fabulous 78 rpm records from Crumb’s record collection in France. Rangdangdoo – (likely) McFarlane & Gardner Tillie The Tooter – Unknown female singer w/ guitar & piano Her Man Of War – Unkown Singer w/ Piano Hot Nuts…

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Episode 25: MID-SOUTH WRESTLING PART 1 (Watts, Dibiase, Orton, More!) 1:48:26

2M ago1:48:26

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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop is back as Bob begins to discuss his time in The Cowboy's Mid South Wrestling territory circa 1981 & 1982. We discuss how Bob got the gig, leaving Angelo Poffo's ICW, winning the Louisiana Title in his debut, his Heel Turn, Bill Watts, Ted Dibiase, Super Destroyer - Scott Irwin, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Charles, Ken Mantel…

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Episode 189: Seraphina Capranos 46:14

3M ago46:14

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From the wild edge of intuition, women's health, inner presence and full embodiment, a peek inside the hearts of wise, engaged women. (2:48) – Women’s health and intuition with a holistic approach. (8:50) – Rituals and inner terrain mastery for personal growth. (16:43) – Women’s cycle, herbal medicine, and personal growth. (23:53) – Women’s empower…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #132: Lesly Julien 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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This week I'm joined by the talented LESLY JULIEN who returns to the the show to chat about the second issue of his fantastic Barbarian turned Wizard book SAVAGE WIZARD! Back SAVAGE WIZARD here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leswrite/savage-wizard-1-2Follow Lesly Here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesWriteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

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Episode 24: Australia, Lewin, Brower, Barnett, Big Bad John, More! 1:41:33

3M ago1:41:33

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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob talks his tours of Australia. Stories featuring Mark Lewin, Bulldog Brower, Big Bad John, King Curtis, Luke & Butch The Sheepherders, Spiros Arion, Mario Milano, Paul DeMarco, King Curtis, Jim Barnett, his special relationship with Eddie Graham, his fondness for Jimmy Valiant, a Bonus Bunk Harris Story, & more! A …

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Episode 188: Kemi Nekvapil 42:55

3M ago42:55

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On redefining power, living and leading without apology, spacious parenting and the perceptions holding us back. (2:24) – Self-awareness, identity, and heritage. (7:32) – Identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. (11:38) – Heritage, identity, and systemic racism. (16:35) – Privilege and allyship in a 20-year marriage. (20:50) – Parenting, values,…

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Episode 23: The Garvins, Buddy & Ron Fuller, Johnny Valentine, More! 1:39:52

3M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns as Bob talks his admiration for Ron Garvin, Terry Garvin ribs, a funny Jimmy Garvin & Precious story, Bobby Shane's "office hold", Johnny Valentine's psychology, Buddy Fuller's booking, an interesting story involving Ron Fuller in Australia, Vince McMahon's use of former NWA Champions, & more! Another fun ride…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #131: David Ebeltoft / Jordan Hart 1:57:26

3M ago1:57:26

1:57:26

This week I am joined by writers and creators of the new Image Comic's series THE CABINET, David Ebeltoft and Jordan Hart! Awesome dudes who can write one hell of a book! Check it! Additionally I check out some great coffee from RUSTY DOG COFFEE, great new LP's by AMARANTHE and LODESTAR, and a fun new comics series by Alex Osbourne and Hugio A.R.T.…

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Episode 22: BOB IN IRAQ - PART 2 (THE CONCLUSION) 1:50:40

3M ago1:50:40

1:50:40

If you thought last week's stories on "The Wrestling Stoop" were crazy, you ain't heard nuthin' yet! As Bob Roop concludes the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN back in 1972! Hear the wild stories from both matches, a blade job gone wrong, tales of torture, being forced to a second match, and Bob's …

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Episode 187: Koshin Paley Ellison 44:23

4M ago44:23

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On the unexpected places of practice in our lives, the freedom of rigor, and the wisdom of closing the chasm between our values and our actions. (2:06)- Zen Buddhism’s Eightfold Path and personal growth. (6:47) – Buddhism, compassion, and social justice. (14:43) – Buddhist ceremony and personal growth. (20:43) – Meditation, mindfulness, and persona…

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Episode 21: BOB GOES TO IRAQ! Wrestling For Saddam Hussein! 1:44:26

4M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob begins the story of his voyage to IRAQ to wrestle Adnan Al-Kaissie for promoter SADDAM HUSSEIN. Listen now for Part 1 of all the insane stories that Bob endured while there... A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn’t hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professi…

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Episode 20: Iron Sheik, Buzz Sawyer, Sting, Ray Candy, More! 1:58:29

4M ago1:58:29

1:58:29

We return to the Wrestling Stoop this week as Bob takes us on another trip down Memory Lane. We're all over the place with great stories featuring the likes of The Iron Sheik, Ray Candy, Buzz Sawyer, Jack Brisco, "Alaskan" Jay York, more on Ole Anderson, a Congratulations to Sting, amateur wrestling, and so much more! Bob even reflects on returning…

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Episode 186: Yael Schonbrun PhD 36:35

4M ago36:35

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On shifting the way we perceive our capacities as humans and as parents, focusing on relational connection and possibility. (4:14) – Mindset shift for work-parent conflict. (13:28) – Work-parenting challenges and unhelpful labels. (18:50) – Embracing challenges and finding opportunities in life. (26:50) – Managing stress and finding resilience thro…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #130: Heather Antos / Michele Abounader 29:55

4M ago29:55

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This week I have returning guests HEATHER ANTOS (Editor-IDW, MARVEL) and MICHELE ABOUNADER (Sharp Wit and the Company of Women, The Color Of Always) jump on to discuss the LGBTQIA+ Charity Comic Anthology, WHEN I WAS YOUNG (all profits going to the Trevor Project), as well as the landscape of crowdfunding, trying to bully Michele into making a news…

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Episode 19: A Tribute To Ole Anderson 1:45:43

4M ago1:45:43

1:45:43

This week's episode of The Wrestling Stoop is a special edition, discussing the life and times of the incomparable Ole Anderson. Bob pays his respects in the best way he knows how, discussing memories & anecdotes of the late, great, Ole Anderson. Bob goes back and shares memories of Ole the booker, the promoter, the wrestler, the legend, the friend…

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Episode 18: A Salute To Black History Month (JYD, DOOM, Ladd, Rocky, Atlas, More) 1:38:55

4M ago1:38:55

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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week to honor Black History Month as Bob shares stories and memories involving the likes of Ron Simmons & Butch Reed (Doom), Ernie Ladd, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Thunderbolt Patterson, Art Thomas, Dewey Forte, & more. Also, Bob pays respects to the late, great Ole Anderson and shares side stories wit…

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Episode 185: Mia Maestro 36:58

5M ago36:58

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On the Way of Tea, the practice of service, the meaning of presence and the medicine of silence. (1:46) – Tea, presence, and mindfulness. (5:48) – Tea, meditation, and prison reform. (11:52) – Buddhist chaplaincy training and tea practices. (16:26) – Acting, producing, and healing. (22:37) – Meditation, mindfulness, and Zen Buddhism. (32:14) – Musi…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #129: Phil Hester 1:42:08

4M ago1:42:08

1:42:08

This week I am joined by modern master Phil Hester (The Wretch, The Anchor, Mythic, Green Arrow, Irredeemable Ant-Man)! We chat about original art collecting, Industrial Metal, the indie boom of the 80's, why the industry should listen to Phil about new artists, questions from social media, and much more! Also, I finally get back to some intros and…

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Episode 17: Amarillo Part 2 (Bob Turns Heel, Feud With Funks, Garvin vs. Invisible Man) 1:58:43

5M ago1:58:43

1:58:43

This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob concludes his time in the Amarillo Territory as we talk his first-ever HEEL TURN in pro wrestling, and his amazing feud with the fighting Funk Family consisting of Terry Funk, brother Dory Jr., and father Dory Funk Sr.! We look at several of Bob's big matches from Amarillo, including a win over the then NWA Wor…

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Episode 184: Osprey Orielle Lake 30:02

5M ago30:02

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On the ecological, mythical and cultural understandings that shape our history of extraction and exploitation, and how one conversation can truly make a difference in our future. (1:42) – Reconnecting with nature and protecting forests. (11:41) – Feminism, patriarchy, and earth-centered traditions. (17:11) – Regenerative farming and indigenous know…

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