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"I want what SHE has" w/ Theresa Lyn Widmann (and formerly Shana Falana) is a weekly live radio show at Radio Kingston in Kingston NY and PODCAST, amplifying women's voices and their stories. We share interviews of women (female identifying humans), seeking to flip the narrative on envy and celebrating the strengths and accomplishments of women we look up to. Women are so often the unsung heroines of a community’s overall health and wellbeing. These women have gifts to share and stories to t ...
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The Business of the Business

The Creative Control Network

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Welcome to The Business of the Business. This show will take a deep dive into the business of pro wrestling with Lavie Margolin (TrumpMania) and John Poz (Two Man Power Trip). Examining the business world of professional wrestling. Beyond the highest profile WWE stock earnings and reports, exists a fascinating business: the wrestling business. Every week, you'll learn about the less talked about stories on the national, international and local wrestling scene as well as hear from some intere ...
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Your weekly podcast for a world in flux. Globalization and climate change. The rise of social media and the decline and fall of Blockbuster Video. AI and VR. Donald Trump and Flat Earthers. The world is changing so fast that we can't get a grip on how we got here, let alone where we're headed. Join Ben Charland as he peels back the headlines to ask, what are the events, characters, forces and ideas that shape the human story today? Have things always been this nuts, or are they getting crazi ...
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Kate Valentine is one of the instigators of the feminist neo-burlesque movement. The Va Va Voom Room was her weekly variety show running at the beloved cabaret space Fez Under Time Café in NYC. Her hilariously deadpan mistress of ceremonies character Miss Astrid traveled all over the globe entertaining audiences with her quick improvisational wit. …
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For today as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we welcome Randy Carver Jr. of Limitless Wrestling. We will also run through a lot of the top news stories including news on WWE, AEW, NXT, WWE, BUSHIROAD, Maple Leaf Wrestling, TNA, OVW, Triller, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW, ROH, CWF, WWA, NWA, ROW, and so much m…
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For today as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we welcome JCW’s Violent J (Insane Clown Posse) as we focus on - ICP’s Lunacy show, Upcoming JCW tour dates, Streaming PPV on October 31st, Running weekly shows in 2025, Where he sees JCW in the bigger wrestling landscape by the end of next year, and so much …
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Jo Salas is a writer, a social activist, and devoted grandmother. She grew up in New Zealand and now lives two hours north of New York City near woods and mountains. Jo’s fiction includes the novels Dancing with Diana (Codhill Press, 2015), and Mrs. Lowe-Porter (JackLeg Press, 2024). Her short stories have appeared in literary journals and antholog…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on TRILLER/AGBA, AEW, NXT, WWE, BUSHIROAD, Maple Leaf Wrestling, TNA, OVW, Triller, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW, R…
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Today is a continuation of my conversation with Marielena Ferrer about immigrants and immigration, and it's impact on our economy and communities. Articles that we discussed during the show today. https://www.fwd.us/news/americans-and-immigration/# https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/why-don%E2%80%99t-they-just-get-line https://www.…
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Today on the show I get to chat with Amber Rubarth! Amber left home at 17 years old to become a chainsaw sculptor in Nevada. At 21, she quit and decided to begin writing songs and teaching herself guitar. One of her early originals was awarded Grand Prize in NPR's Mountain Stage New Song contest. She has performed hundreds of stages around the worl…
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For today as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we welcome back Brett Lauderdale of Game Changer Wrestling as we focus on Matt Cardona, AEW relationship, Tony Khan, Nick Gage, LA, AC, Mexico,UK, Japan, The Collective, AAA,WrestleMania weekend, and so much more! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code B…
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For today's episode a part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we interview Michael Kingston, author of Headlocked Comics. Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin talk with Michael about what Headlocked Comics, what it is all about, its history, and its immense popularity, Jerry Lawler, Hurricane Helms, as well as run…
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Inspired by Sophie Strand's The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine, I meander through my own thoughts on the patriarchy, matriarchy, the feminine and the masculine. We receive two cards, The Castle and Gnosis, from Kim Kran's Archetypes Guidebook and then talk about the moon and her magic. Here's your New Moon Report from Tanaaz at Fore…
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For today's episode a part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we interview, Michael Labbe, author of Limitless Wrestling, the first five years Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin talk with Michael about what Limitless, what it is all about, its history, and its immense popularity, Chris Hero, Zack Sabre Jr, as we…
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NeeNee Rushie grew up in Jamaica where her mom and her 3 sisters raised her. She’s always been very touched by music and songs from a very early age. She sang in church and school choirs since the 4th grade- when she discovered that she had a talent for singing and performing. NeeNee moved to NY in 2003 and went to college in New Paltz in 2005 wher…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on Lessons from MMA, AEW in Australia, NXT, WWE, BUSHIROAD, Maple Leaf Wrestling, TNA, OVW, Triller, UFC, End…
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It's Spirituality and Politics with Theresa and Marielena Ferrer. We dive into the challenges in surviving election season with all the vitriol and fighting along with the art of navigating conversations around issues with others who disagree. We focus a little on the Immigration issue that is being weaponized right now. Here's the study Theresa re…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on NXT on CW with CM Punk, WWE, Maple Leaf Wrestling, TNA, AEW, OVW, Triller, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW, ROH, CW…
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Hello! Back in the studio, but Marielena is unwell so Spirituality and Politics is moved to next week. Instead, I play some music and share some thoughts about... Taking care of self first, Jeanne Brook's Mealtrain, rising above and taking the high road during this election season, Nicky Foggerty's Tarot reading for the week, "When I open my eyes a…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on GCW Controversy, Bloodsport, WWE, TNA, NXT, AEW, OVW, Triller, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW, ROH, CWF, WWA, NWA,…
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Today I get to welcome Molly McCarthy Tweedy and Jenny Wonderling to the show to talk about a special event they are hosting this Thursday, featuring the music and global healing work of Samuel J. Happening at Crescent in Gardiner on 8.8, the Lion's Gate! Molly @evolutionary.holistic.healing is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Evolutionary Psychot…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on TUBI, WWE, TNA, NXT, AEW, OVW, GCW, Triller, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW, ROH, CWF, WWA, NWA, ROW, and so much …
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on Donald Trump, Masked Republic, Matt Cardona, WWE, TNA, NXT NOAH,Marigold, plus AEW, GCW, Triller, Sukeban,…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we bring in Shawn Ng, of KWK Kayfabe Heroes- makers of the Mantaur and PN News figures, plus other news on AAA, WWE, AEW, GCW, Triller, Sukeban, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW, ROH, CWF, WWA, NWA, ROW, ICP, and so much more! Support The Business of the Busi…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we bring in Justin Rey, pro wrestling business analyst, program coordinator, based in Madrid Spain- articles on LinkedIn include "GO ACE: Tanahashi's Strategic Vision for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Co. Ltd.’s Future, plus other news on AAA, WWE, AEW, …
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Inspired by this podcast, Marielena and I discuss the 7 Deadly Sins of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI"). Here are the cliff notes (AI?) version if you are unable to listen. Let us know what you think and where you stand on DEI. We wrap up the show with a fun chat about optical illusions and what they can teach us about how we think and inter…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on Freddie Prinze Jr, MLW Changes, TKO, WOW, TNA, NJPW, WWE, AEW, GCW, Triller, Sukeban, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,G…
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Mary Evelyn Pritchard is an artist and community weaver whose work focuses on creating sacred spaces and experiences. In her business practice The Holographic Home, she works as a Feng Shui practitioner, interior designer and land worker. In addition, she has been actively exploring the realms of feminine embodiment and eros through study and perso…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including news on WWE relationships with TNA/NXT NOAH and Marigold, plus AEW, GCW, Triller, Sukeban, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW,…
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Jo Shuman is a mental health nurse, in the field for 30 years. She has worked in several settings: Community Mental Health Clinics; Substance Abuse Programs; a State Prison; and has spent the last 10 years working for the Ulster County Mobile Mental Health Team. She just completed a year long program through Psychedelics Today called Vital: Psyched…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we bring in Greg Ho of Singapore’s Grapplemax! Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin talk with Greg about Grapplemax Pro Wrestling which is a Singapore-based pro wrestling promotion, plus other news on AAA, WWE, AEW, GCW, Triller, Sukeban, UFC, Endeavor…
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Sheila Dvorak Galione is a writer, artist, singer, mother, healer, and intuitive coach who seeks to bring her insight and passion for the power of story to every aspect of her work. For years, Sheila supported non-profit and community organizations through grant writing and other responsibilities, but she stepped into the void to first process the …
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including the TNA Wrestling Business special, plus other news on WWE, AEW, GCW, Triller, Sukeban, UFC, Endeavor, CZW,GCW, RO…
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Inspired by the thoughts and speakers in this Ted Radio Hour, Marielena Ferrer and I dig into the topic of language. Was the alphabet responsible for the demise of the Goddess? Are we resistant to language changes? Are language changes imposed upon us like Colonizers? Are they able to change culture? We meander through these questions and more toda…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on TNA including a deep dive into their business, Jordynne Grace, working with NXT, WWE, AEW, GCW, Tr…
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In the first half of today's show I am joined by Margaret Bensfield Sullivan, an author, illustrator, and family photo curator, whose work combines her personal passion for archiving with visual storytelling skills she honed over nearly two decades in brand marketing. Margaret was a partner at WPP's marketing and branded content agency Group SJR, w…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on Billy Corgan's Adventures in Carnyland, NJPW and CMLL Fantasticamania, WWE, AEW, TNA, GCW, Triller…
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Christina Varga (b. 1971, Milwaukee, WI) is a self-taught visionary artist living in the Hudson Valley. Her work incorporates a variety of materials including up-cycled and discarded objects, appropriated day-to-day ephemera such as vintage maps and magazines, holographic mylar, tissue paper, and mixed media including paint pens, pastels, acrylic, …
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we bring in Kevin Kleinrock of Masked Republic. Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin talk with Kevin about Konnan, Vikingo, Dragon Lee to WWE, Lucha Libre, The Lucha Libre Agency AAA, CMLL, the history of Masked Republic, Expo Lucha,AEW Residency, and …
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Kaitlyn Murray has been care-taking her brand, la vie apres l'amour, a sustainable fashion organization since 2017. Born and raised in Red Hook, NY, she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and went on to work at Hermes in customer service and merchandising. Her life long love affair with thrifting and her studies in sustainability le…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on new wrestling Start Ups, Mount Everest wrestling, Scott D'amore starting new promotion, WWE vs NJP…
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It's another installment of Spirituality and Politics with Marielena Ferrer. Today we largely speak about her upcoming exhibit, "At Arm's Length," where she dives deep into the meaning of Poison Ivy. It's the second time a friend has built artwork around the plant that so many fear. It conjures an interesting response from most humans and perhaps s…
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For today as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we welcome in legendary wrestler Skinner aka Steve Keirn. We will focus on his new book, the Keirn Chronicles Volume 2. Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin also discuss WWE, AEW, TKO, TNA, GFW, WrestleMania, Triller, GCW, Marigold, and so much more! Get 20% Off…
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Today I am severely under the weather so I postponed my original guest and instead have time to honor a dear friend, Sarah Bisceglie, who took her life last year. In the beginning of the show I share some memories of Sarah who was a beam of love and light with a brilliant mind. She and I worked together to bring gong and reiki healing to many in th…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on NJPW acquisition, Stardom, Tony Khan's neck brace, Forbidden Door, Billy Corgan reality show, WWE,…
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Today on the show I get to speak with Laura Victoria Ward, CMA, RSME, a dancer, choreographer, movement teacher, Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst, musician, painter, consciousness explorer, somanaut, and meditator. She is the artistic director of Kingston Contemporary Dance Theatre (formerly Octavia Cup Dance Theatre), a multi-disciplinary, multi-…
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For today as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we welcome in Dr. Michael Leeds, Professor of Economics at Temple University, whose expertise includes Sports Economics.We will focus on the financial impact of WrestleMania on Philadelphia. Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin also discuss WWE, AEW, TKO, TNA, G…
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Today on the show I get to speak with Nancy April, a ceramicist and master gardener and Leonora Wiener, an executive and career coach. They are both officers of The Pacama, a Conservation Collaborative, Inc., which was established in an effort to preserve the rural character of the Olive, Marbletown, and Rochester communities in Ulster County, New …
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For today as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast we welcome in Nick Karp, photographer, author of VISITORS and forthcoming exhibit. Hosts John Poz and Lavie Margolin also discuss Game Changer Wrestling, photography, pro wrestling, Abduallah the Butcher, death matches, WWE, AEW, TKO, TNA, GFW, WrestleMania, …
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Today on the show I get to welcome, Amy Daughters, a lauded Award-Winning Author and dynamic Keynote Speaker, who envisions unity in diversity, where our disparities intertwine as bonds rather than divisions. By revitalizing the age-old art of handwritten letters, she revives human connections in an increasingly digital age. Infused with wit and hu…
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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including lots of news on WWE WrestleMania, Financial impact, Raw, AEW letting wrestlers work Indys, TNA, GCW, Triller, Suke…
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Woo hoo, it's a solar eclipse, a partial one at least, and we're broadcasting live from outside the radio station having some fun talking about what the eclipse has meant to others, means to us, might mean to you, and how Marielena spent the last full solar eclipse. New Moon Solar Eclipse Blessings to YOU! Big thanks to the Radio Kingston Tech Team…
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Today, my guest is Joanna Leffeld, more famously known as the “Moolah Doula.” She’s worn many roles in her life including certified financial planner, mom, yoga teacher, artist, and hospice volunteer. She was a guest on the show a few years ago where she laid the foundation of what and why she does her work. In the past few years, she's gone deeper…
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