The North-South Connection

Jeff Learns Wrestling #24: Wrestling With Shadows

Jeff Machado and JT Rozzero are best friends but Jeff has never been a wrestling fan... until now. With decades of wrestling history to catch up on, JT is leading Jeff on an educational journey through the wonderful story of professional wrestling.
In this episode, the boys talk about the NFL playoffs and Hall of Fame candidates, the top songs, movies and TV shows from January 1996, Jeff's new obsession with Wrestling With Shadows, a deep dive into Montreal lore, an update on Jeff's NFL sticker collection and much, much more!
So, join us on Jeff's journey to learn all about pro wrestling, get sidetracked with us on many tangents and have a bunch of laughs along the way!

Ruthless #9: WWE Monday Night Raw 10/13/03 & WWE SmackDown 10/16/03

On this episode of Ruthless, Matt is joined by Logan Crosland to discuss the 10/13/03 WWE Raw & 10/16/03 SmackDown. They chat about the bounty on Goldberg's head, the beatings of hospital staff, Stone Cold Steve Austin's crazy night, little person cosplay, a low rider beating, Vince McMahon being creepy, and more.
 
Check out the written companion piece of Velocity and Heat.

Extreme Three Way Dance #150: 5/6/00 - 5/13/00

Happy New Year! From the eagle’s nest, high above the ECW arena, this is the Extreme Three Way Dance! In this episode, JT, Jenny and Matt review the next three episodes of ECW television to kick off May 2000!
The troublesome trio talk the final hype for Hardcore Heaven 2000, Tommy Dreamer's side quest, the early days of Justin Credible's ECW Title reign, the reset of the tag division, the high quality hit rate of ECW on TNN and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Eighteen

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week eighteen! 

Shooting Sharp #39 - The Best Wrestlers and Shows of 2025

Mike checks in with episode Number 39 of Shooting Sharp - The Best Wrestlers and Shows of 2025Last Week, Mike took the top 25 matches from AEW and WWE as cumulatively rated by the Wrestling Observer and CageMatch to stack rank the best 25 from each.Now Mike took those stats and put together the best 20 in ring performers of 2025 in WWE and AEW. He also uses the stats to rank the top 3 Shows of the Year. Let's close the book on 2025 and run through the numbers!Check out Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network. 

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #151 - 8/11/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 8/11/97!
The boys talk about the Steiner's and DiBiase looking foolish yet again, Bischoff antagonizing the Giant, Sting refusing another contract, Shawn Michaels returning to action, the surprise debut of Rick Rude, a change in attitude for Rocky Maivia and much more.
So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era!

Top WWE Matches for 2025. All the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/4+ Matches from the WWE in 2025

It's time for another NoSo Countdown! Kinda, Ryan Gray looks at his best WWE Matches from 2025! How many ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/4+ matches did he have? Agree? Disagree? Weigh in regardless, as he counts them down!
 
Check out the YouTube version:
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Place to Be Podcast Episode 652: Fifteenth Annual Christmas Extravaganza

 
Ho, ho ho! In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, it is time for our fourteenth annual Christmas Extravaganza... an audio play entitled: A Weekend at Grueny's... For All Eternity!
 
This year, Scott & JT are lured to a mysterious island haunted by wrestlers, friends and podcasts from years gone by... but WHO brought them there... and for what reason? And can Chad Campbell lead the charge to save the Nation, his favorite podcast AND Christmas? All this plus a ton of podcast nostalgia and more... and be sure to check out the killer soundtrack and get ready to rock!
 
Grab some cookies and milk and settle in by the fire because it is time for another holiday edition of the PTB Podcast!
 
* This piece is intended as a parody and constitutes a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental and not intended to cause harm or infringe on the rights of the original creators. This work is not officially endorsed or authorized by any parties associated with the original.

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Seventeen

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week seventeen! 

Shooting Sharp #38 - The Best Matches of 2025

Mike checks in with episode Number 38 of Shooting Sharp - the Best Matches of 2025Mike takes the top 25 matches from AEW and WWE as cumulatively rated by the Wrestling Observer and CageMatch to stack rank the best 25 from each.Mike gives his thoughts along the way and creates a complete resource to reference back the best in the two major companies.Check out Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network. 

WWE WAR #90: WWE In Your House #4

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys continue the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on WWE In Your House #4. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

ChroNoSo #60 – New PrimeTime Format, WWF February 1991, SuperStars, Wrestling Challenge & More

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into February 1991. They cover the matches, segments from Superstar, Wrestling Challenge & The New Prime Time Wrestling Format!

Ruthless #8: WWE Monday Night Raw 10/6/03 & WWE SmackDown 10/9/03

On this episode of Ruthless, Matt and his guest Nick breakdown the 10/6/2003 Raw and 10/9/2003 Smackdown! They discuss an impressive Mark Henry main event, attempted murder, John Cena vs. Kurt Angle in a rap battle, fecal matter baths, Undertaker cracking skulls, how to manage your wife and mistress, and much more!
Also, check out the companion piece written reviews of Heat and Velocity!
 

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Sixteen

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week sixteen! 

NoSo Countdown: John Cena's 2025 Matches

It's time for another NoSo Countdown! Tuesday, 12/16, around 7:15 PM ET, Ryan, Richie Mars & JayxCruz will be going live to count down all John Cena's 2025 matches and figure out if the run was as Awful or as Great as it is talked about!
Please join us and weigh in as you watch to have comments read on air as the boys countdown John Cena's 2025 matches.
Youtube Verison:
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Shooting Sharp #37 - Hustle, Loyalty, Respect

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #37 - Hustle, Loyalty, Respect
Mike checks in with a Career Retrospective of John Cena spanning 1999-2025 in the world of Pro Wrestling. In the episode we run through the entire career of Cena, his lasting legacy, and his impact on the wrestling worldMike also runs through all 17 of the World Title Reigns, gives you a match to watch from each year of Cena's career, and gives the highest rated top 10 matches per some statistical data. 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #150 - WCW Road Wild 1997

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into WCW Road Wild 1997!
The boys talk about the decision to go back to Sturgis, Jeff Jarrett's brilliance, confusion with Curt Hennig, Giant stomping Savage, the Steiners & DiBiase coming up short, Luger's lame duck World Title reign and much more.
So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era!

NoSo Post Show - Saturday Night's Main Event

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Washington, D.C., is over. It’s time for the NoSo Post Show to give their thoughts on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray, Mike Rossi & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE.
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NoSo Draft #19 – John Cena Matches

In this episode of NoSo Draft, hosts JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Mike Rossi & Richie Mars to compete in a draft for the best grouping of John Cena Matches! Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
 
YOUTUBE Version:
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This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Fifteen

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week fifteen! Happy Thanksgiving!

NoSo WWE Previews: Saturday Night's Main Event 12/13/25: John Cena's Last Match

It’s WWE Saturday Night's Main Event season, and Ryan Gray is joined by a rotation of fellow Wrestling Fans to preview every match on the card!
In this installment, Ryan, Mike Rossi & Rihie Mars discuss John Cena's final match vs. GUNTHER at Saturday Night's Main Event. As well as the rest of the card.

Shooting Sharp #36 - The Last Time is Now

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #36 - The Last Time is Now
Mike returns and recaps the start of the AEW Continental Classic, running down whats happened so far and previewing what is to come. Mike also runs down what else is going down in AEW of late.From there we also get caught up on WWE, including a run down and review of NXT Deadline, and a preview of the Saturday Nights Main Event this weekend which is headlined by the final match of John Cena's illustrious career. 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

WWE WAR #89: WWE In Your House #3

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys continue the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on In Your House #3. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

ChroNoSo #59 – WWF THE MAIN EVENT 02/01/91 & MSG, Copps Coliseum & More

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into late January & early February 1991. They cover the matches, segments from The Main Event, MSG, & The Copps Coliseum.

Ruthless #7: WWE Monday Night Raw 9/29/03 & WWE SmackDown 10/2/03

One this episode Ruthless, Matt and his guest James Gruenberg discuss the Raw from 9/29/2003 & Smackdown 10/2/2003! They cover a great ladder match, some country whipping, a star studded tag team match, pooping your pants and more!
Check out the companion written piece on that weekend's heat and velocity as well!
 

The Jenny Position Episode #179 - Talk'n Docs: Swamp Kings

Welcome to Talk'n Docs, the monthly podcast where we dive into the world of documentaries and review them for your listening pleasure. Hosted by Jennifer Smith, Logan Crosland and Cowboy Roger, the crew finish Season 5 with a review of the 2023 documentary Untold: Swamp Kings. The crew discusses the documentary in great detail with topics including: Urban Meyer’s arrival in Gainesville, cultish college football fans, their love/hate relationship with Tim Tebow, Florida’s dominance and controversies, and much more!
 
 

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #149 - 8/4/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 8/4/97!
The boys talk about the fallout from Steve Austin's injury, the new WWF Commissioner, the early build to Ground Zero, Shawn Michaels' official heel turn, Ted DiBiase joining the Steiners, the final hype for Road Wild, Lex Luger winning the WCW World Title and much more.
So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era!
 
 

NoSo Post Show - Survivor Series 2025

WWE Survior Series from San Diego, California, is over. It’s time for the NoSo Post Show to give their thoughts on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray, Mike Rossi & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE.

NoSo Countdown: Mr. Survivor Series

Join Ryan & JT as they dive deep through the top 30 male WWE Survivor Series competitors of all time to determine who is Mr. Survivor Series!

X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #18- A Rogue's Tale & Beauty and the Beast

"You took away everything I had. Everything I ever was!"
 
After an explosive mid-season 2-parter, X-Position returns with a pair of stand-alone episodes picking right back up with the familiar character-focused format. And while another three episodes remain, these installments will actually round out the character spotlights that have come to define the show's second season. "A Rogue's Tale" functions as something of an origin for its titular character, as ghosts of the past come back to inform events in the present. It's a crunchy, lore-heavy episode no doubt satisfying for longtime X-Men fans, featuring a deep dive into Rogue's tortured past, tutelage under Mystique, and a prominent role for Ms. Marvel all reframed to fit the context of this animated universe. It smartly puts Professor Xavier's disappearance to use as a plot point, making clear that the central conflict is only made possible by his absence. Less satisfying is its conclusion, which essentially confines an innocent woman to solitary confinement and calls it a day. While far from being presented as a happy ending, it's unclear where the show ultimately lands on the existential question of how Carol Danvers' disembodied consciousness should be regarded - resulting in some muddled messaging ethically.
 
On the other side of the coin, "Beauty and the Beast" takes a closer look at Dr. Henry McCoy's interior life, a topic that is naturally of heightened interest given how little time viewers have spent with him relative to other characters. Aside from a quick scene of Hank reminiscing over some family photos, this episode is differentiated from the season's other character studies in that it is largely unconcerned with mining its protagonist's past. The approach makes sense given Beast's relatively stable upbringing. Despite his "heteromorphic" appearance, Beast has largely been presented as the character most at ease with his mutation and public image - whether as a mutant, accomplished scientist, or pardoned felon. Hitting Hank where it hurts the most means discrediting his accolades and good nature - and most pointedly, dashing a promise of love that he has long denied himself - solely on the basis of him being a highly visible mutant. All put to great effect by the militant anti-mutant Graydon Creed. It gives Beast the rare opportunity to cut lose while Wolverine employs the art of subterfuge in a satisfying role reversal, capped off with Creed's ironic comeuppance.
 
X-TRA: Another version of these episodes might have seen their otherwise disparate plots woven together by way of a common element: none of other than Mystique. While Rogue's upbringing by Mystique is the driving force in "A Rogue's Tale," we also have one side of Graydon Creed's parentage revealed in "Beauty and the Beast." Sabretooth is confirmed to be Creed's father, but his mother in fact being Mystique remains a mystery for another day. Despite this familial connection, the latter is actually the only episode of the season in which Rogue does not appear.

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Thirteen

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week thirteen! Happy Thanksgiving!

WWE Survivor Series 2025 Preview

It’s WWE Survivor Series season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and Ibou from @SelfMadeProWrestling discuss The Men's WarGames Match at Survivor Series.
Ryan and Richie Mars discuss The Women's WarGames Match at Survivor Series.
Ryan and Ryder discuss John Cena vs Dominik Mysterio for the IC Title at Survivor Series.
Ryan and Mike Rossi discuss Stephanie Vaquer vs Nikki Bella for the Women's World Title at Survivor Series.

Shooting Sharp #35 - the Ultimate Survivor Series: War Games Preview

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #35 - The Ultimate Survivor Series: War Games Preview
Mike previews this Weekends Survivor Series in full depth, with deep thoughts and conversation around the War Games matches. The participants and the friendships and conflicts that brought them to this point. How will the match mold the future of WWE TV, and will we have clear Wrestlemania match ideas coming out of the War Games matches? 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

WWE WAR #88: WWE SummerSlam 1995

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys continue the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on WWE SummerSlam 1995. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

NoSo Draft #18 – Survivor Series Teams

In this episode of NoSo Draft, hosts JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Marcus & Scott to compete in a draft to collect the best Survivor Series Teams! Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
 
YOUTUBE Version:
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This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Twelve

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week twelve!

Ruthless #6: WWE Monday Night Raw 9/22/03 & WWE SmackDown 9/25/03

On this episode of Ruthless, Matt is joined by Marcus Fuller to discuss Teddy Long stealing the show, a disjointed Raw main event, a hilariously corny hospital attack, Eddie Guerrero stealing SmackDown, Kurt Angle's prison sentence and more!
The companion written piece about that weekend's Heat and Velocity can be found here!

Jeff Learns Wrestling #23: The Rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin

Jeff Machado and JT Rozzero are best friends but Jeff has never been a wrestling fan... until now. With decades of wrestling history to catch up on, JT is leading Jeff on an educational journey through the wonderful story of professional wrestling.
In this episode, the boys talk about what has gone down during their long hiatus, Jeff becoming a modern day wrestling fan, Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart, the birth of Mr. McMahon, Montreal, Plur1bus, Judge vs. Raleigh and much, much more!
So, join us on Jeff's journey to learn all about pro wrestling, get sidetracked with us on many tangents and have a bunch of laughs along the way!

Shooting Sharp #34 - War Gear

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #34 - War Gear
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, from NXT to WWE to AEW. Mike runs through the events coming out of John Cena's last two Raw shows as we build heavy now for War Games. Then Mike runs through AEW as they have Full Gear this coming weekend and are fresh off the results of a fiery Blood and Guts.
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #148 - WWE SummerSlam 1997

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into WWE SummerSlam 1997!
The boys talk about the culmination of Mankind's feud with Helmsley, WWE returning to New Jersey... kind of, the payoff to the Million Dollar Giveaway, a tough night for the Hart Foundation, Steve Austin's neck injury, Bret Hart's masterclass and much more.
So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era!

ChroNoSo #58 – WWF Royal Rumble 1991

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into the 1991 Royal Rumble PPV!

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Eleven

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week eleven!

NoSo Takeover #15: NXT Takeover: Orlando

Welcome to NoSo Takeover, a journey through the history of WWE NXT's biggest events!
In this episode, JT, Aaron & Jenny run through NXT Takeover: Orlando from April 2017! They discuss the debut of Aleister Black, Asuka taking down another contender, the changing of the guard in the tag team division, Bobby Roode picking up another big win, Drew McIntyre's arrival and so much more!
Join us as we take over the podcast world with NXT!

WWE WAR #87: WWE In Your House #2

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys continue the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on In Your House #2. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

NoSo Draft #17 - WWF Hasbro Wrestling Figures

In this episode of NoSo Draft, hosts JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Ronzilla & Drostbeef to compete in a draft to collect their favorite WWF Hasbro Wrestling Figures! Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/QxUj_RvzLGI

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #162 - WWF Survivor Series 1995 Rebooked - NoSo95 Special

First they were making the cut. Then they made the cut! And now... Aaron and JT are covering the gamut of wrestling, pop culture and beyond because... it is time to get NO HOLDS BARRED!
In this special NoSo95 episode, JT and Aaron again head back to 1995 and do a full rebooking of WWF Survivor Series 1995! Who will step up to take the IC Title off Shawn Michaels? Will Diesel and Bret Hart still clash at Survivor Series? How does WWE handle the influx of new talent? Does Camp Cornette still rule the heel side of the card? All this and lots more lie ahead!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

Ruthless #5: WWE Unforgiven 2003

In this episode of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by The Podfather Scott Criscuolo to perform an autopsy on WWE Unforgiven 2003. They chat about a backwards Last Man Standing Match, the return match for Lita, an awful main event, and Mike Tyson's Punchout!
The companion written piece about that weekend's Heat and Velocity, can be seen here!

Extreme Three Way Dance #149: 4/28/00 - 5/5/00

From the eagle’s nest, high above the ECW arena, this is the Extreme Three Way Dance! In this episode, JT, Jenny and Matt review the next three episodes of ECW television to wrap up April 2000!
The troublesome trio talk about a massive shakeup for the company, Justin Credible stepping up, Raven and Dreamer burying the hatchet, Sinister Ministers special beads, the return of Jerry Lynn, hype for Hardcore Heaven 2000, and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

The Jenny Position Episode 178 - Talk'n Docs - The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox

Talk'n Docs is back with the next episode in our season devoted to sports documentaries. The crew gets in the time machine and takes you back to late Summer 2004 and the unforgettable run of the “idiot” Red Sox with “The Comeback”, a Netflix documentary. “The Comeback” tells the incredible story of the 2004 Red Sox and their unlikely march to the World Series. With interviews with the key players interwoven with footage, there is plenty to enjoy here. In addition to a review of the documentary, the Talk'n Docs trio shares personal stories about their relationship with baseball, the Red Sox and parallels between this team and other teams across the sports world. Sit back, grab a Fenway Frank and a cold one and enjoy this edition of Talk'n Docs. Go Sox!

Shooting Sharp #33 - Ready For War

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #33 - Ready for War
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, from NXT to WWE to AEW. Mike run through the events leading into and coming out of Saturday Nights Main Event as the build begins for Survivor Series and War Games. Then Mike runs through AEW as they continue their build towards Full Gear on November 22nd, as well as Blood and Guts on November 19th. 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!