Conversations are what Straight Talk does. Here I Speak with talent both about all things their careers, interests and passions. We never shy away from the though questions, and always get real and honest, With every guest we have on. The host is Straight up, Honest and above all else passionate fan of the business of Wrestling
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Join Kojo and resident analyst Tom Sherwood on Fridays at noon for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Each week Kojo and Tom help make sense of legislation, hold elected officials accountable and provide in-depth analysis of local issues and elections. The Politics Hour is also a vital forum for Washingtonians to engage directly with their local leaders.
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Discover how the highest performers push beyond limitations in this up-and-coming no. 1 Irish podcast. Host and high-performance consultant Stephen McDonnell, speaks deeply with world-class performers, revealing secrets to their success. The podcast features several series across high-performing industries, including business, sports, entertainment and more. These conversations are real, honest, courageous and great fun. Each episode is designed to provoke, educate, inspire and empower you t ...
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How do you become a voice actor? Well, it takes a lot more than a talented voice. Join Amanda and Mike, as they discuss running a voiceover business, managing work-life balance as stay at home parents, VO tips and tricks, life behind the mic, interviews with industry leaders, and more. Amanda Sellers and Mike Schurko are the creators of The VoiceOver Family blog and podcast. They have a combined two decades of knowledge and experience in voiceovers, are entrepreneurs and founders of The Voic ...
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The Politics Hour: MoCo Executive Marc Elrich talks cell phone bans in schools
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Like many school systems, Montgomery County is piloting a new “away all day” cell phone policy. County Executive (and former teacher) Marc Elrich gets behind the mic to give his thoughts on the county’s new policy. Plus, potential controversial changes that could lead to more housing, the county executive’s attendance at the Democratic National Con…
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The Politics Hour: D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson discusses Trayon White’s arrest
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The FBI arrested Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White on bribery charges this past weekend. The shocking turn of events had many in the District reacting and dealing with the fallout. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson got behind the mic to weigh in on the allegations against his council colleague and to explain what comes next. Earlier in the week,…
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Episode 372! My Conversation with Tessa Blanchard
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Tessa Blanchard joins me to talk, Stepping away from the ring, Finding passions outside of the sqaured circle. He battles with anxiety and depression. Her return, Cmll, being the best version of herself, Finding a social media balance and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestling…
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#32: Nuala Walsh | How to Make World Class Decisions
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In a fast-paced, noisy, and overloaded world, Behavioral Scientist Nuala Walsh explains why we tune out what matters and how we can "tune in" and leverage the insights we need to become more decisive and impactful leaders. Nuala shares her framework for identifying and overcoming the 200+ biases that can sabotage even the most seasoned leaders. Fro…
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Episode 371! MY conversation with wrestling's Storyteller Jan Murphy
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If your a wrestlign fan, chnaces are you have been pulled into an amzing conversation told by Jan Murphy, whom has interviewed and conversed with everyone from the Undertaker, Bret Hart, Aj Styles, Chris Van Vliet and more. He has loved to tell stories in wrestling, but he tells them from the heart. we talk his fave conversations, reporting at 9 wr…
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Episode 370! El Diablo Returns to talk His Charity Show Free Palestine this Sunday
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El Diablo is back, as we talk the Charity show he is helping organize this sunday August 11th @Battleartsacademy 4880 Tomken Road, Mississauga 530pm doors, bell time 6pm $25 a ticket with all proceeds goign to the Gaza Kinder Relief Fund. email friendsoffuerza@gmail.com we break down the epic Card we talk about his match with STU Grayson and all th…
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The Politics Hour: Chairman Jeff McKay on Fairfax County’s data center debate
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Like its neighbors, Fairfax County is now looking for ways to regulate the proliferation of data centers. Concerns about noise and energy use are creating debate in the community. The Board of Supervisors had to delay a vote on a zoning amendment this week because they hadn’t followed public notice requirements, but the board will take it up again …
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Episode 369! My Conversation with Legendary Promoter Tony Condello
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Tony Condello has been running the death Tour in Winnipeg for 30+ years , with the new film coming out this friday that follows the wrestlers on the tour. He talks Massive Damage's 11 tours, Jericho, Kenny Omega, Edge, and Christian. being honoured at Aew the Crowds on the tours, the loss of life on the tour and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for …
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The Elite Athlete NOVA Returns we talk the fun she is having @DemandLuchaCom as Nurse Novacaine, Progressing in her 5 years since lst being on the show, What she hopes are her next moves and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestlingBy George Mckay
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The Politics Hour: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on what it would mean to have a woman of color in the White House
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This past weekend, President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. It was a history-making turn of events that could have far-reaching implications for the District. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins the show to discuss why she also supports Harris, and what it would mea…
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367! My Conversation with The Dynimate Doll Bronwyne Billington
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Bronwyne Billington Joins me to talk her dad, living up to the pressures that come with legecy's in Pro wrestling. He dad in the Stampede hof but not the WWE hof, Jacques Rougeau and every trying to repair that wound. Fond Memories of her dad she shares with her daughter and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.…
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#31: George Kohlrieser | Applying hostage negotiation tactics in leadership
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Hostage negotiator, clinical psychologist, and leadership expert George Kohlrieser has an unconventional approach to developing high-performing leaders - one that explores the impact of fear, loss, and personal transformation. George shares how his experiences on the front lines of crisis negotiation have given him a perspective into the power of c…
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The Politics Hour: Maryland Governor Wes Moore on the need for cooler rhetoric
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Facing tough economic realities, Maryland state officials gave the thumbs up this week to Governor Wes Moore's proposal to slash $150 million from the budget. Moore joined Kojo and Tom to explain why the cuts are necessary. Plus, Moore made the case for cooler rhetoric after the failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump and expl…
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@tnawrestling STAR and Legend PCO Joins me to talk, the Steph De Lander storyline, where it can go, what a wedding looks like, Fight infront of the Hometown Montreal Crowd. Possibly entering back into a @WWE Ring and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestling…
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Episode 365! Missa Kate talks the NWA, missed oppurtunites, Tagging with Wren Sinclair, TNA Westling, Aew and more.
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Missa Kate joins me to talk signing her first contract with @nwa the @Fightful interview, missed oppurtunites, her next steps, Childhood cheek squeezing truma's lol. Growth and maturing in wrestling, knowing what she wants now, @tnawrestling conversations and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkW…
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The Politics Hour: Rep. Jamie Raskin on the presidential race; D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto talks truancy
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The Republican-proposed "Project 2025" plan calls for replacing over fifty thousand civil servants with political appointees. While presidential candidate Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from it, many believe he'll enact much of the plan if elected. Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin joined the show to discuss the impact Project 2025 coul…
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Episode 364! My Conversation with Brittnie Brooks
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At 19 years old Brittnie Brooks has won titles, lost titles, has had setbacks, injuries and more. She joins me to talk Dreamwave Wrestling and Becoming Dreamwave Womens Champ, Only to have to relinquish the title to Maggie Lee due to Injury, Revenge when she returns. Inspirations like Lisa Marie and Maria Kanellis, how much of a B@#$H Maggie Lee re…
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What if achieving mastery was simply a matter of navigating the predictable stages of growth mapped by the S-curve model? Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors, introduces the S-curve model for mastering personal and professional growth. She guides us through this framework, offering practical examples and real-life cases to illustrate its ap…
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@mlw Featherweight Champ Janai Kai Joins me to talk, longest reigning featherweight championship run, her surprise debut, being the inside man for Mads Krugger and Contraa. Being the first lady of Contra, more additions to Contra and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestling…
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The Politics Hour: Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker on the Falcicchio investigation
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The D.C. Council conducted a hearing this week to learn more about the mayor’s legal council’s internal investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against former aide John Falcicchio. During the hearing, a tense debate erupted between Vanessa Natale from the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel and Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker over the …
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Episode 362! My Coversation with Bryce Hansen
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The Young Lion Bryce Hansen Joins me we talk Being an early front runner for the future of the Ontario Indies, Dream Girl Ellie Crashes the party. We talk living the gimmick. Workign with the mouthpiece of George the ICEMAN and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestling…
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Rewinding @mlw Anniversary Show: Singles Match Bobby Fish vs. Adam Priest Opera Cup 2024 First Round Match Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Timothy Thatcher MLW National Openweight Title Match Bad Dude Tito Escondido (w/Jesus Rodriguez & Salina de la Renta) (c) vs. Jake Crist Opera Cup 2024 First Round Match AKIRA vs. Ikuro Kwon MLW World Middleweight Title…
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A fractious Virginia primary election season wraps up; Prince George’s County debates rent control
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This year's Virginia primary elections were competitive and, at times, contentious. Voters made history with a number of their choices, including nominating a Democratic candidate who is likely to be the first Black woman to be Alexandria's mayor. We looked back and ahead to the general election with WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barth…
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#29: Brian Pennie | Overcoming Trauma, Breaking Barriers and Living Good
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After a near-death experience, Brian Pennie a former heroin addict for 15 years made a decision that transformed his entire existence. Brian went from rock bottom to becoming a leading advocate for empowering others to overcome trauma and addiction. Today, he is a neuroscientist and resilience specialist. Join us to explore: Living by a values-base…
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Virginia votes in primary elections; D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb on Ticketmaster lawsuit
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After more than a month of early voting, the Virginia primary elections are finally here. The Washington Post’s Teo Armus broke down the biggest Northern Virginia races for us, including for Congress, Arlington County Board, and Alexandria City Mayor. Last month, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb introduced legislation aimed at revamping how D.C.…
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Episode 361! My Conversartion With Eric Bischoff
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Former WCW President Eric Bischoff Joins me to talk Ep 1 of Who killed WCW? We also talk about the meeting with Hogan and Sting Day of Starrcade, the finish Change, and Sting's possible feelings on that day. Booker T and others stating their opinions on the meeting they were not part of. We also talk about the Curtain being pulled back too far, Ton…
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Incumbents sweep and tight Ward 7 race finally called in D.C. primary elections
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D.C. residents went to the polls this week, and the city's most contested race proved to be close with only a few hundred votes separating the top three candidates. On Thursday night, the Associated Press finally called the Ward 7 race for ANC Commissioner Wendell Felder. D.C Board of Elections Executive Director Monica Evans took us behind the sce…
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Episode 360! My Conversation With Vinny Pacifico
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Vinny Pacifico Joins me to talk his upcoming European dates in Finland, The UK and France. we also talk A selfie with the Hurricane mid match, Zack Sabre Jr, Matches with Rocky Romero and More. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestlingBy George Mckay
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Breaking Down and discussing another fire @mlw #ple #battleriot6 MLW Women's World Featherweight Title Match Janai Kai (w/Ikuro Kwon) (c) Delmi Exo (w/Cesar Duran) Ritual Combat Match Alex Kane (w/Faye Jackson & Mr. Thomas) AJ Francis MLW World Heavyweight Title Match Satoshi Kojima (w/Okumura) (c) Tom Lawlor 40 Man Battle Riot VI Match Check the L…
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Episdoe 359! My Conversation with the King of Bros Matt Riddle
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BRO! Me and Matt Riddle talk Intrest from @AEW and @tnawrestling , RKBRO, Bobby Fish, @mlw and more Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestlingBy George Mckay
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We break down and discuss the @mlw Fury Road Match card: Singles Match Jake Crist vs. Brett Ryan Gosselin Singles Match Bobby Fish vs. AKIRA Singles Match Alex Kane (w/Mr. Thomas) vs. A-Game Falls Count Anywhere Match Matthew Justice vs. Mads Krule Krügger MLW Women's World Featherweight Title Four Way Title Match Janai Kai (c) vs. Miyu Yamashita v…
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Episode 358! the Host and Mini Host's conversation's with Shelton Benjamin
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The Host and Mini Host sit down with WWE Legend and OG Shelton Benjamin, she asks an epic 5 questions. Him and I discuss Missed opportunities, the Hurt Business, Facing Gabriel Fuerza, Destiny Wrestling and his experience there and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestling…
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#28: Eímear Noone | Irish Culture, Mindset & Breaking Barriers
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Eímear Noone, an Irish composer and conductor, made history in 2020 by becoming the first woman to conduct at the Oscars. Eímear offers insights into how her upbringing shaped her work through the lens of Irish culture and values. In this conversation, experience her incredible journey of daring to dream big and turning dreams into reality through …
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Episode 356! My Conversation with Legendary Ref Harry D
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Ref Harry D is an OG, a HOF and a man with 3 decades in pro wrestling. Harry joins me to tell his story, on his terms. Hamilton and its wrestling History, Being The guy that had the good stuff back in the day. Meeting Jimmy Snuka, Reffing for so many legends. and so much more Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/St…
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We break down the @mlw Azteca Lucha match Card. MLW World Middleweight Championship: Mistico (c) vs. Barbaro Cavernario Ultimo Guerrero vs. Atlantis Jr. Felino, Virus, & Villano III Jr. vs. Atlantis, Jesus (Ricardo) Rodriguez, & Guerrero Maya Jr. Averno & Magnus vs. Star Jr. & Fuego MLW World Tag Team Championship: Matthew Justice & 1 Called Mander…
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Episode 355! My Conversation with Kevin Blackwood
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BUCKET LIST CHECKED OFF! I conversed with Kevin Blackwood, we talked about the buffalo boys and the accident that put them out for a bit. preparing for only the comeback. Tattoos, Dog's Genuinely being hated by almost everyone. Daniel Garcia's Dance moves and so much more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/Strai…
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#27: Sarah McKay | Neuroscience, Managing Tech Consumption & Digital Overload
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Neuroscientist and science communicator Sarah McKay examines the impact of digital overload on mental health. Our evolutionary history has not prepared us to manage the relentless influx of information from technology — a fundamental mismatch that can deteriorate mental wellbeing. Sarah discusses how the brain responds to the constant barrage from …
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Episode 354! My conversation with Rob Van Damn
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@WWE HOF Rob Van Damn joins me to talk Paul Hayemns induction, ECW one night stand and John Cena, Human Evolution and Understanding leagities. The Sheik and inducting him in the HOF and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for more content and Merch https://linktr.ee/StraightTalkWrestlingBy George Mckay
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Episode 353! My conversation with Mark Andrews And Flash Morgan Webster SUBCULTURE
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Former @WWE NXT UK and @tnawrestling Stars Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster Join me to talk ,their NXT AND TNA Runs. Going back to TNA and or WWE if the time is right. Coming to @DestinyWorldWrestling and their thoughts on the promotion. Being Part of that British Strong Style invasion and creativity and more. Check the LINK TREE BELOW for mor…
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We break down and discuss @mlw War Chamber Part 2 Match Card Singles Match Virus (w/Cesar Duran) vs. Star Jr. (w/Salina de la Renta) Singles Match Brett Ryan Gosselin (w/Saint Laurent) vs. Budd Heavy MLW World Tag Team Title Match World Titan Federation (Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Tom Lawlor) (w/Saint Laurent) (c) vs. Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane & Mr. …
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