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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, and let their authentic selves shine. Follow @pokemenshealth on Twitter, IG, and Twitch Join the FREE Discord to start receivi ...
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2 Heels and A Face

Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero

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We believe wrestling is a buffet. Every fan enjoys it differently. 2 Heels And A Face is a wrestling podcast that celebrates not only the drama of wrestling but also the booking and in-ring action. There is something for everyone. We are local to Chicago and will talk about independent Chicago Wrestling shows and promotions, as well as WWE and NJPW.
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Sunnie aka Cathy a shiny hunting streamer and VGC competitor. Sunnie shares about getting her start on streaming, women being as serious as any other competitor, the need for men to listen and more. Check out her Twitch stream: https://www.twitch.tv/sunnie ====================================== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work fa…
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It's been 5 years since Blair has been on the podcast and she's here to share all that she has learned. We dive deep into some of her craziest wrestling stories, her struggles with mental health, how she handles stress now, her re-found love in training and her favorite mentor Kylie Rae. Blair sets the example for breaking the stigma surrounding me…
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Vincent aka Hootie was Roy's round 2 opponent from the recent Indianapolis Regional. They talk teams, the regional experience, Hootie's relationship and much more. ============================================= Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental hea…
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Host of YouTube series Master Quest and co-creator of the Not A Scratch Podcast, Muhammed aka Lumishen joins the show. He shares about how a sense of responsibility to his family has inspired him in life thus far, his content creation, and more. Not A Scratch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3T2OgKKYmkdmw5tHA3sPOu?si=94daeb33db1e4818 Master Q…
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Miller aka AnimeRedneck is a VGC competitor shares about getting into the community, drawing inspiration from community members and more while we smoke up strong. I'm still sleepy from this sesh. ==================== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their men…
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Cris and Charley catchup with a man we haven't spoken to on this podcast since 2022! Darius Latrell has been branching out into singles action and has a title shot on 5/10 at Freelance Wrestling! He recently stopped a match to play a 2v2 basketball game and almost broke the rim lol. We also pick his brain about the NBA and the NFL Draft.…
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Asa is a VGC competitor who shares about how they connect to their Native American culture, what it was like to discover their two spirit identity, and more. ========================== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how…
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We're trying out a new format, "5 things in 15 minutes", we hope you enjoy this quick but impactful show preview for AAW's Ring of Fire 2. Please give us feedback on this new format through social media DMs.For tickets, go to aawpro.com! Or, they are streaming the show on highspots.tv.By Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero
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Thomas Hayden is a VGC competitor and online tournament organizer in the Pokémon community. He's also super well versed in cannabis and other plant medicines which made him the perfect guest for the VERY FIRST PokéBuds bonus. Expect these bonus episodes to be longer, less focused and slower paced as we get to know our guests a bit more closely. Tom…
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Hot off his 7th place performance in last weekend's Orlando regional, we get to share our episode with Joshua Lorcy. He is a streamer and VGC competitor who shares about his meteoric rise from beginner to top level threat. Lorcy opens up about healing after the end of a long relationship, his strong work ethic and more. ============================…
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This Saturday, Freelance returns to the LSA for a show that has been SOLD OUT for months now, "In Freelance We Trust". Mustafa Ali makes his return to the Chicago indies, Corbin runs like a coward, and so much more. Firstly, we celebrate Bang and Mathews for winning the #BuffetBracket, then we touch on what we liked about Wrestlemania, and about 28…
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MJ is a graphic designer, illustrator and VGC competitor. MJ shares about getting into art, developing his art style, and being yourself. ================================ Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has c…
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Courtney aka Wiggliar is streamer, VGC competitor and the first lady to join us on the pod. She shares about her love for the Pokémon community along with some of the challenges for a woman in the community and at VGC events. ================== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokém…
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Eli is a VGC player and former military man who shares about the struggles of wearing the uniform and overcoming depression. =================================== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed…
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We are re-releasing our episode featuring everybody's pal, Kirby the Voice! But first, we briefly touch on this year's #BuffetBracket of tag teams and the wrestling community has loving well wishes for Kirby! This episode is dedicated to him, we love you Kirby, hang in there!By Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero
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ToppoWoppo is a passionate hard Trick Room player who streams on Twitch. He shares about his battle with OCD and meeting his wife. (Spoiler: Pokémon played a role!) =================================== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masc…
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Darsh Patel is an entrepenuer and competitive VGC player. He shares his experience with the pressure to achieve as a man. Check out Darsh's start-up, Growth Street Hub, if you're looking to maximize your learning potential and enhance your career prospects: https://growthstreethub.com/?fbclid=PAAabHb10KpHe6zk4LdRUEJ95HDri0gCj92RPxZz9vVKhwBcN3SIc6i-…
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Robert Anthony is running his own show under his own brand for the first time! This is a once a year show happening in Joliet, IL on March 16th! We learn to understand his vision behind the show and why he has booked certain matches. This is a true sneak peek into the mind of Ego. Tickets are on sale still at https://theforgelive.com/To Support our…
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Anthony aka RedPandaVGC joins me for my first Stream Together experience on Twitch. In addition to Pokémon, he's also a cracked Fortnite player and streamer. He shares a lot about how he learned to get out his own way with his behavior and the people he was keeping in his life. ============ Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facili…
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Cris and Charley sit down with Koda Hernandez to learn about his upcoming dream matches and title opportunities in March of 2024. We also raise the stakes of a personal bet between us and him. Some people might call this episode a "glazing" or "glaze fest" but not us. Other, but not us.To Support our Podcast Please…1. Click Play2. Share with a Frie…
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Justin Augusto a.k.a. Truuthsik is a pro Unite player and stay at home father. He shares about his unique relationship with his father that helped him be the involved father that he is today. ========== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, ma…
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Charles/ Choz is a VGC competitor from the Chicagoland area. ===== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe sp…
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Steve from Warrior rejoins the podcast to preview the SOLD OUT Trouble is Brewing show! This show takes place on Friday, March 1st at the Revolution Taproom at 3640 N. Kedzie in Chicago. This will be a full-scale pro wrestling show inside the taproom!We dive deep into the creative aspect behind the show and the inner-workings of how the show came t…
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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create suppor…
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My cousin Jak and I talk about old times and Jak shares about learning to manage conflict. ============== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of …
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Charley and Cris talked to a former Freelance wrestler and former Freelance tag team champion, Roy Gordon! Roy now has his own podcast for men's mental health and he's competitively battling Pokémon when he can. He steps into the Wrestling Buffet Line and we reminisce on his time spent at Freelance, his wrestling career and the infamous cage match …
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Michael Bsharah is A VGC player from Michigan currently living in Chicago where he met LeRoy as a member of a very stacked Chicago scene. ===== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivati…
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We're back with the hottest buzz in the Chicago indie scene, Laynie & GPA have invaded CSW and jumped their tag champions (Joey Avalon & Sierra). It's only fitting we have Laynie and GPA on to explain their actions and see what their ultimate goal is!These two tag teams will square off at the Next Freelance Wrestling show at the LSA on February 9th…
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Talking some mon and challenging men to show up differently with another recently made VGC friend, Chirayu. ========================= Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy …
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Bobby Rochelle is an actor and skilled VGC player, most recently finishing 5th place in Toronto earlier this season. He's also the host of his YouTube series Roulette to Ranked where he randomizes a team to play on ladder with the goal of reaching Masterball. Check his channel out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX7XGB9tJxzmMxc5DJdhSg Roy "…
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I share about insight gained while prepping for a Reg F premier challenge with my cousin and how the work I did in my men's circle led me there ============= Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to…
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Our end of year livestream! We talk about a bet we made with Koda Hernandez, reveal this year's top 25 list of wrestlers and watch an AAW match together. Drey Joins us at the end! This episode is probably best consumed by watching the livestream on our YouTube channel.By Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero
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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create suppor…
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VGC sensation Justin Tang shares about his competitive rise and coping with the ups and downs of competitively play. ============= Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in …
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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create suppor…
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Trent from AAW joins us to preview this year's 2023 Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament! We go through the entire entrant list, give our predictions on a winner, and discuss a few odd things like Trent's fasting regime and the eBay price of a 2019 MJF AAW trading card, both are insane!By Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero
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NinoPokeBros is one of the top names in the Pokemon VGC community. He talks to us about his marriage, coming up in the community, and his family. ============= Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed …
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Charlie, one of the hosts of the 2 Heels and A Face Podcast, joins Roy and shares his journey towards being his authentic self and what it brings to his life. https://2heelsandaface.com/=========== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculi…
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James from Freelance Wrestling joins the podcast to discuss the latest show "Dead By Dawn" and Freelance Wrestling / Underground in general. To listen other ways find the episode article on 2heelsandaface.comTo Support our Podcast Please...1. Click Play2. Share with a Friend3. Rate us on Spotify!By Wrestling podcast by: Charley Vail & Cris Romero
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ChiptuneTCG is a Youtube and Instagram content creator. He discusses inspiration for his content, showing up as a father, and his challenges with anger. Follow Chiptune: https://instagram.com/chiptunetcg ================ Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their…
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VGC Competitor and family tie, Dell Rio Johnson III, talks about growing up with ADHD and how he was able to focus on his future. Also, how'd I do in Toronto Regionals? ======= Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator,interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon …
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Fan favorite YouTuber and VGC competitor, Marcos aka "Moxie Boosted", shares about the creation of his YouTube Channel, living on the spectrum, battling anxiety and more.========== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pok…
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Fellow fitness coach, Peter Esau, talks about his fitness journey, how it's impacted his mental health journey, and the role Pokémon has played in his life. ====================== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Poké…
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Himmy is a VGC player and rapidly growing Twitch streamer. We talk about what it's taken to build his stream, challenges with mental health, and ways he has overcome Follow Himmy on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/himmyturner69 ============== Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon c…
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The MFN Magician is talented in many spiritual practices including tarot, astrology, and reiki. We talk about spiritual health, inner child healing, and catch him up on DLC mon from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Inquire about his services by following him on Instagram @themfnmagician. =================Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's wo…
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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create suppor…
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It's time for the showdown you've all been waiting for, it's Trent from AAW vs Steve from Warrior Wrestling in a Wrestling Trivia Showdown. 7 rounds of questions, tons of fun and related side stories. We are really proud of this episode and hope that you play along!AAW's Next ShowThe Chaos Theory on 9/29/23Joe's on Weed St in Chicago, ILTickets at …
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On this episode we review Freelance Dead By Dawn! James Russo from Freelance Wrestling joins us to discuss the following topics...- My confusion surrounding GPA's halloween costume- Koda Hernandez firing on all cylinders- Darin Corbin breaking Bryan Keith's streak- Did the fans turn on Storm or did Storm turn on the fans?- Plus much more...To Suppo…
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Step into the wrestling buffet line as Charley from 2HAAF interviews an Alpha by the name of Ezio Orlandi. He teaches Charley the ways of becoming an alpha male and opens us up to his own world and experiences in professional wrestling thus far. He's a recent graduate of the Freelance Wrestling Academy with a lot to give and he's willing to prove i…
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