Best Bread And Circuses Podcasts (2024)

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43. Speculating reality 1:06:20

12d ago1:06:20

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In this episode, we go deep into the mysteries of existence and the nature of why we are here to experience and learn something about ourselves and our world. The monetary system is breaking down, the global dollar standard is running its course and now is the time to prepare for the great reckoning. We continue to investigate this through the lens…

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THEY HURT BUSINESS (Frank & Gus 7/24/24) 1:11:42

8m ago1:11:42

1:11:42

25:00 Importance of Authentic Writing and AI Voice Nuances 35:00 Evolution of Wrestling Storylines and Liv Morgan's Character 45:00 Rhea Ripley and Dominic's Storyline Dynamics 50:00 Rikishi's Concerns About Jay Uso's Storyline 01:00:00 The Role of Family in Wrestling Careers 01:10:00 MVP's Social Media Activity and Impact on Career 01:20:00 Discus…

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Your Big Day 28:20

4h ago28:20

28:20

Despite what statistics show about fewer people getting married and more people getting divorced, Americans spent more than $50B on weddings last year, and the numbers continue to grow. Venues, food, liquor, music, gowns, flowers, cake, photographer – and that’s not counting bachelor and bachelorette parties or what’s involved if the big day is a d…

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LASHLEY'S EXIT & THE BLOODLINE'S FUTURE (Wrestling Soup 7/24/24) w/@KevZCastle 1:00:52

10m ago1:00:52

1:00:52

00:00 Introduction and Kevin's Club Management Woes 05:30 The Importance of Basic Knowledge in Music and Wrestling 10:45 Frustrations with Rookie Bands and Unpreparedness 15:20 Nostalgia and Wrestling History: AWA, NWA, and WCW 20:10 The Evolution of Wrestling Fans' Knowledge 25:00 Political Climate and Its Impact on Wrestling 30:00 Mispronouncing …

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Bougie Beef Boys 30:00

9h ago30:00

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For as long as humans and pre-human ancestors have been on the planet -- roughly 2.6 million years or so, we have been eating meat. In fact, recent studies have suggested that had it not been for our carnivorous consumption, humans would not have evolved the way that we did. Over the millennia our tastes have changed but not our love of meat. These…

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SLAMMING STINKY GIANTS or THE OSPREY OBSESSIONS (Wrestling Soup 7/18/24) 1:01:48

13m ago1:01:48

1:01:48

00:00 Introduction and North Korean Television Obsession 03:30 AEW Dynamite Recap and Will Ospreay vs. MJF Match 07:45 AEW Attendance Issues and Ticket Refunds 15:00 Season Ticket Holders and Event Access in the UK 20:00 Stephanie Vaquer's WWE Signing and Domestic Abuse Allegations 35:00 AEW's Women's Division and Mariah May's Promo 40:00 Tony Schi…

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ROWAN'S RETURN & RIC FLAIR'S TEARFUL TOUR (Wrestling Soup 7/17/24) w/ @KevZCastle 1:09:03

1h ago1:09:03

1:09:03

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap 01:15 Ric Flair's Emotional Podcast Appearances 04:30 Ric Flair's AEW Contract and Sponsorship Issues 08:45 The Future of Ric Flair in Wrestling 10:20 CJ Perry (Lana) and Miro's Relationship Drama 15:10 Lana's Career Prospects Outside WWE 20:00 The Evolution of Wrestler Relationships 25:00 The Decline of Ring Rat…

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MONE LOBSTER or ALL THIS KIKUCHI (Wrestling Soup 7/11/24) 1:49:58

11h ago1:49:58

1:49:58

00:00 Mercedes Mone on HOT 97 00:53 The Power of Crystals 01:57 Crystals and Technology 03:18 Crystals in Everyday Life 06:11 Skepticism and Humor 09:07 Crystals and Personal Beliefs 13:54 Crystals in Wrestling 25:48 Spiritual Healing and Wrestling 35:16 Wrestling Week Recap 36:51 Mercedes Monet Interview Highlights 38:04 The Business of Wrestling …

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FTC NON-COMPETE RULE & WWE CONTRACTS EXPLAINED (Black Letter Bodyslam 7/10/24) w/ @DosEvil 15:22

6d ago15:22

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Wrestling and Legal Issues: FTC Non-Compete Rule & WWE Contracts Explained Jeff Lippman, also known as Evil Dose, discusses the intersection of wrestling and legal matters, focusing on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) rule on non-compete clauses. He provides updates on the FTC rule's status, including court actions involving the U.S. Chamber of…

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SssixtT4 or When in Rome, check the woods for Popes 7:27

8d ago7:27

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The aliens return to enlighten and confuse. It's a probing good time for all --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-sawicki/support

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MONEY IN THE STANK POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 7/6/24) 1:06:12

6d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

THE RISE OF TIFFANY STRATTON or THE FALL OF DREW MCINTYRE - Money in the Bank Review: Breaking down the highs and lows of the event - The lackluster crowd reaction in Toronto and its impact on the show - Tiffany Stratton's breakout performance and her risky spots - The bizarre booking decisions and missed opportunities - John Cena's unexpected reti…

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LADDER WARS or MITB PREDICTIONS (Wrestling Soup 7/4/24) 1:13:53

7d ago1:13:53

1:13:53

"The Canadians are going to riot for Sammy. They love the Sammy." "Gunther should be the be all, end all of any conversation when it comes to the best in WWE." - Money in the Bank Preview: Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker for the IC Championship - Breaking down the potential outcomes and what it means for Sami and Bron's future - The dynamic between Sam…

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PRIMA DONNAS, PROBLEMS, and PREDICTIONS (Wrestling Soup 7/3/24) w/ @KevZCastle 54:03

9d ago54:03

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00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 01:04 Nostalgia and Music Preferences 03:22 Fourth of July Plans and Fireworks 08:24 AEW and Wrestling Discussions 23:14 Wrestling Names and Their Origins 23:59 Dijak's Future in Wrestling 25:42 Paul Heyman and the Bloodline 26:06 Anticipation for Roman Reigns' Return 27:18 WWE's Heel Factions and Fan Reactions …

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THE CURIOUS CASE OF SCORPIO or TONY KHAN'S WILD NUMBERS (Wrestling Soup 6/27/24) 1:41:11

14d ago1:41:11

1:41:11

- Tony Khan's latest antics and claims about AEW's reach and attendance numbers - The bizarre case of Too Cold Scorpio's gas station altercation - Ricky Starks' AEW drama: the real story behind his reluctance - Dijak's WWE departure and his future in wrestling - Stone Cold Steve Austin's cat wrangling escapades - AEW's Forbidden Door preview: 14 ma…

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wCw's LAST DAYS or MELTZER BURNING AWAY THE GOODWILL (Wrestling Soup 6/26/24) W/@KevZCastle 1:31:16

16d ago1:31:16

1:31:16

- Looking back at the 17th anniversary of the Benoit tragedy - Remembering the initial reactions and misinformation when the news broke - WCW's last days and the letdown of its documentary coverage - Chatting about the changing landscape of wrestling fandom - Breaking down the death of WCW and its impact on the wrestling world - Comparing WCW's fal…

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Water Water 27:30

19d ago27:30

27:30

If you subscribe to an online news service, you’re used to getting notifications about news stories the algorithm thinks might impact you. In Southeast Louisiana, you’ll pretty regularly see variations on the headline, “Sea Level Rise Threatens Coastline” or “Louisiana Loses a Football Field of Wetlands Per Hour.” If you’re like most people, you ke…

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42. A swarm story of "things work out" 1:15:42

1M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

In this episode, we sat down on the back deck to discuss a recent turn of events that reinstilled our faith in the creative process. Things work out when we let them unfold in their own right. Providing just the right amount of intervention, and knowing when to step back and get out of the way, is a crucial part of the process coming to fruition. A…

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THE BLOODLINE GETS THICKER or wCw VS THE WORLD (Wrestling Soup 6/21/24) w/@KevZCastle 1:24:31

20d ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Rundown of Smackdown Is Solo the right guy to lead Bloodline? Jacob Fatu debut and first reactions Other potential Bloodline members Jacob Fatu and the "330 club". Kevins take and reaction to the Wyatt Sicks Supernatural versus Purge-type. Conrad tells everyone that Shane McMahon is in negotiations with AEW The eventual return of the McMahons to wr…

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NU-METAL WYATTS or I BO-LIEVE IN JOE HENDRY (Wrestling Soup 6/20/24) 1:46:14

21d ago1:46:14

1:46:14

The Wyatt Sicks Nu-Metal Party Rock Theme Song 2002 Durst Park Remix Wyatt Sicks debut breakdown. Alexa Bliss instead of Nikki? Discussing a lot of great moments from RAW. Breaker v Sheamus. NXT Talk. Joe Hendry is the man. Damien Priest does his best work as a professional cock-blocker The Wyatt Sicks may be too much for the writers to explain to …

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LOU ALBANOS WEREWOLF & BREAKING KAYFABE IN 1973 (Victory Sports Series: Inside Wrestling - April 1973) 15:26

23d ago15:26

15:26

Victory Sports Series: Inside Wrestling. From issue April 1973 Before he was captain, Lou Albano managed many talents in the W.W.W.F., one of them being Moondog Mayne. A wild wrestler who's unorthodox life style and combat training are discussed by Albano From etiquette to arrangements, to media and to how the locker rooms operate, this takes a loo…

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41. Hashgraph and heart-mindfulness 1:09:02

1M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

This episode was recorded in mid-September 2023 when we sat down to discuss where things are headed these days with the new distributed ledger technology (Header Hashgraph) and what it can do to achieve levels of consensus no one had believed was possible. It puts timeless fables such as The Byzantine General's Problem into full perspective as we b…

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Butts On Seats 29:35

1M ago29:35

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Arts and music are essential elements of any real community. They unite us, bring out the human spirit and remind us of the incredible gifts and talents and good things we can do when we let our creativity fly. Baton Rouge isn’t particularly known as a high brow kinda place as far as the arts are concerned but there are plenty of hidden gems, and y…

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40. Patience, energy & hope 59:24

1M ago59:24

59:24

This episode was recorded in early September 2023, when we talked about the survivalist priority rooted in hope and proliferates to greater and greater necessities for life to thrive in the field that surrounds us and that which we are intimately woven into. We talked about Alfred North Whitehead's Process Philosophy (the philosophy of an organism)…

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CLASH AT THE CASTLE POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 6/15/24) 1:18:54

27d ago1:18:54

1:18:54

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 02:06 WWE Pay-Per-View Recap 02:57 Discussion on Scottish Wrestling Fans 07:11 Pre-Show and Event Critique 12:03 Piper Niven and Body Image in Wrestling 24:21 AJ Styles vs. Cody Rhodes Match Analysis 33:44 Women's Tag Team Championship Match 38:30 Sammy Zane vs. Chad Gable: IC Championship Match Analysis 39:48…

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ANYTHING FOR A DOLLAR or CLASH AT THE CASTLE PREDICTIONS (Wrestling Soup 6/13/24) w/@ProWrestleTimes 1:50:55

28d ago1:50:55

1:50:55

Much love and thanks to @ProWrestleTimes for hanging out with the show. Sub to ProWrestleTimes podcast on Youtube. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:08 Tragic News: Alba Fire's Family Accident 02:24 Technical Issues and Software Updates 02:48 Video Editing and AI Tools Discussion 07:47 Wrestling Journalism and Dave Meltzer 13:14 WWE and TNA Partn…

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The Mind Body Connection 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Louisiana ranks last in a lot of lists but one area where the state is pretty close to the top is in the number of lawyers per capita. That’s right, Louisiana is 11th among the 50 states in terms of the number of attorneys in the state. While that means you won’t have trouble finding someone should you need to file a lawsuit or negotiate a contract…

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39. Freedom and the watercourse way 1:55:47

2M ago1:55:47

1:55:47

In this episode, we discuss how our freedoms are in jeopardy due to the financial system constantly trying to manipulate market dynamics. We have forgotten that our founders had forsaken the taxation and control tactics that the government of the time had ruled over the people. The people represent the real wealth in the economy, and prosperity com…

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SO BAD ITS REAL? (Wrestling Soup 6/6/24) w/ @MovieMarvin 1:39:26

2M ago1:39:26

1:39:26

04:02 Happy Birthday Joe Numbas 05:29 Dog hit by a Car and STD Cicadas 11:00 Wrestling Soup has been hating AEW for 14 years! 27:03 The new direction of Celebrities in Wrestling 39:43 Family Bonding Over Lucha Underground 40:09 Nostalgia for WMAC Masters and Monster Truck Shows 40:58 The Challenge for Wrestling Titles 43:35 Intergender Matches in A…

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DUSK FALLS ON THE JUDGEMENT DAY (Wrestling Soup 6/5/24) w/ @KevZCastle 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

Anthony Thomas and Kevin Castle discussing recent WWE storylines, particularly focusing on Liv Morgan's character shift and her rising popularity, contrasted with Damien Priest's uninspiring title run. The conversation delves into fan reactions, merchandise sales, and character potential. The hosts also touch on insider information about Becky Lync…

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TOO MANY HEELS (Wrestling Soup 5/31/24) 50:02

1M ago50:02

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07:03 Wrestling Soup: WWE and AEW Updates 19:29 NXT and TNA Crossover Speculations 27:09 Nia Jax's Coronation and Summer Prospects 27:50 Bailey's Struggles and Character Evolution 30:00 Damien Priest and the Transitional Champion Dilemma 33:36 NXT's Rising Stars and Future Prospects 37:12 Heel Heavy Roster and Babyface Shortage 46:45 Jeff Hardy's P…

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38. Human services in a more-than-human world 1:11:25

2M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

This episode was recorded in late January 2024, where we discussed a variety of topics related to fungal intelligence, the evolutionary aspects of mycelial networks and the fungal kingdom, and the symbiotic roles that plants play with human neural receptors, specifically the role cannabis plays on human memory receptors. Our co-host, ChrisP took th…

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KY KAREN or WWE CHAMPIONS (Wrestling Soup 5/30/24) 2:10:29

1M ago2:10:29

2:10:29

03:47 Hip Hop Critique and Discussion 09:12 Jordynne Grace working with WWE also? 20:22 Mish goes on a road-trip 45:14 North Carolina's Bug Problem 46:49 West Virginia for Claustrophobics 49:23 Wrestling Promoters and Overpriced Toys 51:51 Downtown Nashville for Party People 53:03 Big Scary Asian man attempts to kidnap Whitest Woman in Kentucky 01:…

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K&QOTR POST SHOW & CATCH UP (Wrestling Soup 5/27/24) 1:49:41

2M ago1:49:41

1:49:41

Wrestling Antics and Tech Troubles: A WWE Event Rundown In this episode focus quickly shifts to wrestling, discussing a recent pre-show match featuring Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Candice LeRae, and Indi Hartwell. They critique the in-ring attire, particularly Bianca and Jade's costumes, and delve into the evolution of women's wrestling in WWE, cu…

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37. Do free markets still exist? 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In this episode, we raised our glasses to toast cinco de mayo, in honor of a holiday that originated out of a culture that revolted against another culture's domination, or at least attempted to dominate...nice try French. Naturally, the conversation evolved into questioning the roles of government, and how money plays a role in a tyrannical takeov…

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KING & QUEEN OF THE RING PREDICTIONS (Wrestling Soup 5/23/24) 1:38:13

2M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

00:00 Charlestown or Asian/Irish Crimes 03:05 WWE RAW: Providing Good Post Mania Shows 05:36 Everyone is Injured 09:49 WWE Without Kevin Dunn is BETTER 18:58 Single Liv Morgan Challenges All MEN to Impress Her 44:32 The Transformation of Otis: A Potential Rise in WWE 46:57 Joe's WILD MATCH UPS 47:23 Why Did Toxic Attraction Have to Die? 48:58 Readi…

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A MOMENT OF UNITY (Frank & Gus 5/17/24) 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

REVIEW: A Moment of Unity: Wrestling Breaking with Bigoted Tradition by Terrance Biggs https://dailyddt.com/posts/a-moment-of-unity-wrestling-breaking-with-bigoted-tradition-01hxhhqccg85 (Original article link) 43:26 Wrestling's Evolution and Representation 44:50 Cultural Impact and Fan Perspectives 47:15 The Business Side of Wrestling Promotions 5…

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BRead & Circus 28:20

2M ago28:20

28:20

Baton Rouge often gets a bad rap for being a belt and suspenders kind of town, where people eat in chain restaurants and go to movie theaters and don’t do the kind of interesting, unique things – be they related to food, music or festivals – that are so characteristic of some fo sthe state’s other big cities. But its’ simply not true! And bright yo…

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36. Living with it, not on it 1:44:18

2M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

In this episode, we assess the dilemmas of our time. And explore how we can use our abilities to have a sense of self-directed behavior modification when we recognize that we are headed toward a waterfall in a raft flowing toward it. Like the ability to live with the land instead of on it. We are solar beings at heart, we need to just let our heart…

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KAYFABE IS ALIVE IN THE IMMATURE HEARTS or POOR DADDIO (Wrestling Soup 5/16/24) 1:55:28

2M ago1:55:28

1:55:28

00:00 Kicking Off with Wrestling Banter 00:27 Fans freak out over Dragunov losing to Jey Uso 05:02 The next title of our documentary 09:06 Tuna Meltzer or Streganona? 15:42 Asuka & other wrestling injuries 21:10 AEW fans cheer Cash Wheeler getting away with pulling a gun on people 23:49 The Liv Morgan Traffic Stop Saga 36:54 Decoding DADDY-Os Goals…

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#33 - We're going nuts for Buzz Word 22:02

2M ago22:02

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Comedians Ian Pope and Oliver Schmitz are taking it easy and playing our game. Per usual, our players go nuts over some of our clues. Also, hear Ian's long story about "meeting" and what to do when it comes to paying your bills. Thanks for listening! Support the Show. Find Ian on Facebook. Also, check out his show The Popecast Podcast on your favor…

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35. Remember who your friends are 2:13:24

3M ago2:13:24

2:13:24

This episode was recorded in early September of 2023, where we discussed the dangers of the banking system, in that we have lost our way as a social species. Our primary survival mechanism has been to work together as a team, and not allow the bankers to dictate our means of survival for us. With the advent of the Federal Reserve, and the banking s…

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Safety Skills 28:00

3M ago28:00

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Safety in the workplace may not be the kind of thing most people think about, but if you work for a company with more than a handful of employees -- and particularly an industrial or construction company that involves heavy machinery or dangerous chemicals -- safety is paramount to what you do every day and is top of mind of important people in you…

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THE MISADVENTURES OF PEPSI MAN (Wrestling Soup 5/9/24) 1:32:25

3M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

00:00 Tech Troubles and Apple's Update Woes 01:28 Becky's Hat Saga 04:18 The Evolution of Women's Wrestling: Talent Over Looks 19:43 When Wrestlers Run Out of Bosses 36:14 Ohio's Wrestling Legacy: Ranking the Greats 46:45 The Edge Interview: Authenticity in Wrestling Promotions 47:14 Tony Khan's and Jumpin Jungle Luke Perrys Kid 50:11 Conrad's Infl…

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#32 - A cut above the rest 19:31

3M ago19:31

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Jake and Slade return for another lively game of Buzz Word the Podcast. The show starts with a bang when Bevan makes a rather risque comment. Jake is up to his usual antics of derailing the show and we'll throw in some raucous laughter! You never know what's going to happen on our crazy little game show! Press play and find out! Thanks for listenin…

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VINCE MCMAHON, SANDMAN, SENSATIONAL SHERRI, or THE DRUNK (Wrestling Soup 5/8/24) w/@KevZCastle 1:19:31

2M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

00:00 DSOTR: It's Time for Everyone to be Angry with Everything Vince Did! 08:34 The Controversial Vince McMahon and Wrestling Politics 13:09 The Dark Side of Wrestling: Substance Abuse and Professional Dangers 16:40 Is Dark Side of the Ring is running out of Ideas? 26:00 Sensational Sherri: A History of Life fueled by compulsion 43:01 The Sandman:…

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Creating Community 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic reached alarming levels of spread - more than our health care system was able to handle - so public health officials ordered state and local governments to shut things down. Aand our lives were forever changed. It's strange now to think back on those weeks; how we adapted and coped, and what we learned about …

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34. Dreaming the dream 1:08:19

3M ago1:08:19

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In this episode, we discuss some pretty heady implications of what dreams mean to our sense of consciousness in our journey through life. Like revitalizing the mind and domesticating it at the same time. But how do you stay in touch with the past and simultaneously keep the future in focus, while enjoying the present at the same time? Don’t forget …

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WWE BACKLASH FRANCE POST SHOW (Wrestling Soup 5/4/24)w/@KevZCastle 1:19:54

2M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

01:33 The French Crowd's Impact 11:30 Wrestling Soup: WWE Backlash France Show Post-Show Analysis 25:39 The Future of WWE's Women's Division: A Deep Dive 34:04 Jay Uso's Solo Journey and the Bloodline Dynamics 42:21 Decoding Slang 43:05 Jay Uso's Career Pivot and Fan Support 44:03 Wrestling Gimmicks: Commitment and Authenticity 44:18 The Impact of …

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WWE BACKLASH FRANCE PREDICTIONS (Wrestling Soup 5/2/24) 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Joe and Anthony run down the WWE Backlash France card for this Saturday 5/4. - Randy Orton and Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga) - The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) (c) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill - Bayley (c) vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton - Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso - Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles - Sup…

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33. Commodity cycles and cool (or at least okay) movies to watch 1:34:22

3M ago1:34:22

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In this episode, we acknowledge the commoditized preferences leading to economic cycles that boom and bust over time. Gold is trending up, and banks are starting to fail on their balance sheets again... What does this tell us? And what can we do about it? Just remember, the creditworthiness of the fiat-based system is not for the people, but for th…

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