The Lightning Rod is your official unofficial home for Tampa Bay Lightning hockey club banter, amateur analysis, and good old fashioned homerism.
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Spencer "Spin" Davies and Martin Harp join the Cheap Pops Podcast Network with an NXT-centric show that dabbles around the world of WWE & wrestling.
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The Bolts may have lost the to the Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Finals, but they've won in our hearts. There's a lot to look forward to. We let out our frustrations and feelings for you. We're a dynasty, no matter what anyone says. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.com Find …
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The Bolts are back in the cup finals for a third straight year and for some reason decided only to dress for two out of the three games thus far. We let you know what we think of the week in Lightning hockey and get you ready for what's to come the rest of the series. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email …
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The Lightning are the 2022 Easter Conference Champions. Next stop Denver. We talk about games 4, 5, and 6 to close out the Rangers. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.com Find us on Twitter and Instagram @lightningrodpod Logo by Olivia Wilson Intro / Outro music by Techwipe -…
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The Bolts make it a series despite Igor's horrendous acting job. We talk about it. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.com Find us on Twitter and Instagram @lightningrodpod Logo by Olivia Wilson Intro / Outro music by Techwipe - http://soundcloud.com/techwipe / http://techwipe…
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We lost game 1 of the ECF, but we knew that was going to happen....didn't we? Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.com Find us on Twitter and Instagram @lightningrodpod Logo by Olivia Wilson Intro / Outro music by Techwipe - http://soundcloud.com/techwipe / http://techwipe.band…
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Bust out the brooms, folks. We break down the sweep! Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.com Find us on Twitter @lightningrodpod New logo by Olivia Wilson Intro / Outro music by Techwipe - http://soundcloud.com/techwipe / http://techwipe.bandcamp.com…
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We beat the Leafs and took game 1 from the Panthers in their barn. We're pretty happy and we let you know that. We also answer listener questions. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.com Find us on Twitter @lightningrodpod New logo by Olivia Wilson Intro / Outro music by Techw…
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Games covered this episode: Game 2 (Awesome)Game 3 (Nawesome)Game 4 (Awesome) We also make fun of Nylander's face, get pissed at Michael Wilbon, and chit chat a little about baseball. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the show Send us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.com Find us on Twitter @lightningrodpod Intro / Outro mus…
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Games covered this episode: Game 1 (the shitshow) We try to be positive about the future, eventually just talking about baseball and Subway's Jared. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the showSend us an email thelightningrod1@protonmail.comFind us on Twitter @lightningrodpod Intro / Outro music by Techwipe - http://soundcloud.co…
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Games covered this episode: vs Winged Wheelsvs Azure Foliagevs Sabretooth Bananasvs Outlet Mall Kittycats Stammer is now Bolts' all time leading scorer! We talk about it. Nick Paul is the gnat line rolled into one person, discuss. Do you have a lucky sweater? Let us know. Leave us a voicemail (727) 416-0613 - We'll play it on the showSend us an ema…
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Down The Wrong Pipe | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 113)
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Spencer and Marty recap the conclusions of NXT's Great American Bash and AEW's Fyter Fest pay-per-views.By Between The Ropes
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Teganchu, I Choose You! | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 112)
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Spencer and Marty have some fun and go over Week 1 of both NXT: The Great American Bash and AEW Fyter Fest.By Between The Ropes
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Yapapi: Number Two | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 111)
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Spencer and Marty, the birthday boy, share their thoughts on the latest happenings in NXT and WWE television, as well as the final match of their brackets!By Between The Ropes
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Editing This Sucked | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 110)
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Spencer and Marty go over the last couple of weeks in NXT and WWE, discussing episodes of the black and gold brand as well as RAW's improvements. Plus, the final four narrows down to two!By Between The Ropes
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Hell In A Mell | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 109)
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Spencer and Marty do their first in-person show in months with a special post-NXT Takeover breakdown.By Between The Ropes
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Third-Year Newcomers | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 108)
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Spencer and Marty discuss the latest episode of NXT on the road to Takeover: In Your House and review AEW Double or Nothing. Plus, rounding out the Sweet Sixteen of their brackets!By Between The Ropes
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NeXT In Line | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 107)
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Spencer and Marty go over the latest episode of NXT and look ahead to the AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view. Plus, the start of the Sweet Sixteen in the brackets.By Between The Ropes
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Why Thimothy Why | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 106)
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Spencer and Marty check back in with a look into the NXT world and WWE. Plus, revisiting the brackets to complete round two.By Between The Ropes
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Sexexful Actors | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 105)
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Spencer and Marty review the latest happenings in NXT and share their predictions for Money In The Bank. Plus, the start of round two in the bracket!By Between The Ropes
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Green As Green Day | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 104)
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Spencer and Marty highlight the best moments from this past week's NXT show and look ahead to a title-heavy episode next week. Plus, AEW's TNT Championship Tournament rolls along with our own bracket's first round coming to a close.By Between The Ropes
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Pot Meet Black | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 103)
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Spencer and Marty discuss the latest happenings on NXT and AEW television, including a pair of tournaments for championship gold. Plus, revisiting the brackets in our own competition.By Between The Ropes
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Drawing A Blank | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 102)
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Spencer and Marty discuss the latest episode of NXT and more in the world of wrestling.By Between The Ropes
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Johnny LargeMeat | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 101)
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Spencer and Marty are joined by their friend Zach to discuss NXT's latest episode and all of the results from WrestleMania 36 after a long weekend of wrestling.By Between The Ropes
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Dead Ass Clenchin' | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 100)
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Spencer and Marty celebrate 100 episodes of STTG! A preview of what will be the most unique WrestleMania in WWE history and a breakdown of NXT's latest episode. Plus, a March Madness-esque bracket to fill out with your favorite wrestlers, past and present.By Between The Ropes
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Foam Pads | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 99)
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Spencer and Marty check-in on the status of NXT and WWE WrestleMania 36 as the epidemic continues to throw a wrench into their plans. Plus, notes from AEW Dynamite's latest episode.By Between The Ropes
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Wash Yer Handz | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 98)
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Spencer and Marty give you what they can as the wrestling world drastically changes as a result of the global coronavirus epidemic. A review of the empty arena shows from WWE and AEW.By Between The Ropes
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Come My People & Shut Thy Door | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 97)
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The world is literally on hiatus thanks to a real-life pandemic, but Spencer and Marty are still here to talk about NXT and wrestling! Thoughts on Ciampa and Gargano, as well as the state of TakeOver: Tampa and WrestleMania moving forward.By Between The Ropes
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Marty Doesn't Care | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 96)
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Spencer and Marty discuss the latest NXT episode at length and feuds as we approach the one-month mark until Takeover: Tampa. Plus, Spencer raves over AEW Revolution and tries to get Marty on board...to no avail.By Between The Ropes
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The Great Burger Debate | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 95)
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Spencer and Marty review the latest episode of NXT and peek into the current abysmal world of WWE heading into WrestleMania season. Plus, a quick take on AEW and its upcoming Revolution pay-per-view.By Between The Ropes
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Discount Spy Kids Villain | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 94)
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After a two-week break, Spencer and Marty are back! They reviewed NXT TakeOver: Portland and its fallout this week on the black-and-gold brand.By Between The Ropes
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Tearing Down Rooves | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 93)
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Spencer and Marty go over the big weekend in wrestling, share their favorite parts of Worlds Collide and Royal Rumble, discuss the Dusty Classic finals and look at the upcoming road to WrestleMania!By Between The Ropes
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Yapapi: Number One | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 92)
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Spencer and Marty preview a busy weekend with WWE, including NXT and NXT UK's Worlds Collide pay-per-view and Royal Rumble on Sunday!By Between The Ropes
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Spencer Can't Sleep | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 91)
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Spencer and Marty look at the road to WWE NXT Worlds Collide and share their thoughts on a successful NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II.By Between The Ropes
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The Darkest Timeline: Electric Boogaloo | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 90)
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Spencer and Marty review the newest (finally!) episode of NXT and the latest from the WWE main roster and AEW. Plus, a look into NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II and the Darkest Timeline returning to the Royal Rumble!By Between The Ropes
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Riffin' Into The '20s | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 89)
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Spencer and Marty come back from the week-long holiday hiatus to discuss the slowed-down world of NXT, the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team classic bracket and the gold brand's year-end awards at length as 2020 arrives.By Between The Ropes
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Wonky Holiday Season Is Here | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 88)
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Spencer and Marty check in after a defining week of NXT wrestling, including some major storyline progressions and a huge championship main event. Plus, a discussion on where the other shows are coming up short in WWE and AEW & fantasy booking with money.By Between The Ropes
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Past Is Future, Future Is Past? | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 87)
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Spencer and Marty share their thoughts on this past week's episode of NXT as we head into winter time. Plus, a few comments on AEW's shortcomings and a pretty solid go home RAW headed into WWE TLC.By Between The Ropes
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Make It A Triple Trett | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 86)
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Spencer and Marty look back at a wild weekend of wrestling at NXT TakeOver: War Games and Survivor Series, plus the fallout stemming from those pay-per-views.By Between The Ropes
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Survivor Games | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 85)
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Chicago, get ready for a wild six days. Spencer and Marty review the go-home episodes headed into NXT TakeOver: WarGames and WWE Survivor Series & how those pay-per-views will shake out. Plus, a little bit of AEW talk sprinkled in.By Between The Ropes
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This Friday, Next Friday! | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 84)
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Spencer and Marty go over all of the happenings in WWE and NXT on the road to Survivor Series and TakeOver: War Games. Plus, an overview of AEW Full Gear and the news making waves around the wrestling world.By Between The Ropes
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Powerbombed Pants & A Chern Geroyn | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 83)
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Spencer and Marty discuss an NXT-centric week of WWE television, including the invasion of SmackDown and RAW along with its own episode with War Games implications. Plus, an overview of AEW headed into Full Gear.By Between The Ropes
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The Patented Patented Wrestling Podcast | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 82)
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Spencer and Marty go over the most recent episode of NXT and the wild finish that came with it. Plus, a few ups and downs about AEW and the first RAW stemming from the WWE Draft.By Between The Ropes
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Dude, Whatever Man | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 81)
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Spencer and Marty come back to discuss the latest happenings in NXT and AEW, as well as the WWE Draft results and where creative is going.By Between The Ropes
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The Borkest Timeline: To Color Code, Or Not To Color Code | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 80)
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Spencer and Marty go in-depth on a crazy week of wrestling that featured NXT and AEW going head-to-head and the brand new RAW and SmackDown shows. Plus, a quick preview of what to expect at Hell In A Cell.By Between The Ropes
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Sayonara, Suits! | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 79)
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Spencer and Marty review this past week's episode of NXT and look ahead to the first two-hour show on USA Network next week. Plus, preparation for an exciting WWE season premiere week and the debut of AEW Dynamite on TNT.By Between The Ropes
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An Acclimation To A New NXT Univorse | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 78)
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Spencer and Marty offer their thoughts on the premiere episode of NXT Live on USA and WWE Network, including a breakdown of presentation, overall feel and match quality.By Between The Ropes
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We're Doin' It Live...Kinda! | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 77)
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Spencer and Marty detail the final taped episode of NXT before it goes live on the USA Network next Wednesday. Plus, a look into the fallout from NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, a chat about the King of the Ring tournament and a quick overview of Night of ChampionsBy Between The Ropes
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Walter The Wanker, Dumb Networks And The Bubbly | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 76)
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Spencer and Marty really get into everything surrounding the wrestling world. Analysis of NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, AEW All Out and the most recent episode of NXT. Plus, a quick overview of WWE's King of the Ring Tournament and more!By Between The Ropes
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When Everything Is Happening & You Can't Keep Up | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 75)
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Spencer and Marty review the best episode of NXT this year that featured a star-studded matchup between Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic, a welcome surprise in the women's division and tag team titles switching hands. Plus, a preview of NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff and AEW All Out in a jam-packed weekend of wrestling.…
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The V Shot: Pt. 2 | Stick to the Gimmick (Ep. 74)
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Spencer and Marty continue their discussion from last week, go over the latest episode of NXT and the big news of the show going live at Full Sail on USA head-to-head against AEW. Plus, quick thoughts on WWE bringing back King of the Ring and more!By Between The Ropes
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