The North-South Connection

X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #6- Cold Vengeance & Slave Island

Our focus returns to X-Men: The Animated Series with a pair of episodes centered on the theme of escape - in ways both figurative and literal - for our homo superior heroes. In "Cold Vengeance," matters of the heart compel Wolverine's flight to the very ends of the earth (or as he puts it, "somewhere cold"). As opposed to any sort of mutation-specific angst, Logan's unrequited love for Jean Grey serves as a universal and painfully relatable motive. In a positive exploration of human-mutant relations, however, Wolverine's enhanced physique and superhuman metabolism prove extremely advantageous to the indigenous people who have no experience or concept of mutant bigotry and take him in as one of their own. Despite seeking solitude, the loner has at last found companionship, even belonging, that arguably rivals his found family amongst the X-Men. Sadly, not everyone is so accepting of Wolverine's contributions. And when that resentment collides with a returning Sabretooth, looking to settle the score after his defeat two episodes prior, Wolverine realizes that no amount of distance is enough to separate him from his harsh, cold reality.
Meanwhile, a trio of X-Men are offered an escape from their thankless responsibilities protecting a world that fears and hates them by kicking back on the island nation of Genosha. As a purported safe haven for mutants, Genosha is all-too alluring for Storm, Gamit, and Jubilee, who relish the opportunity to investigate the authenticity of this sales pitch under the guise of vacationing tourists. Of course, in an episode entitled "Slave Island," Genosha's peaceful and inviting veneer conceals a nightmare beyond imagination. To their horror, the trio learn that the nation is only interested in mutants for their "economic contributions" as instruments of human capital. Backed by Gyrich and Trask's revived Sentinel operation, the Genoshans waste no time pressing Gambit and Jubilee into hard labor, while a rebellious Storm is locked away in solitary confinement. As originally conceived in 1988, Genosha's comics origin positioned the locale as a fairly transparent apartheid allegory. Though less contemporary by 1993 and obfuscated by adaptation and filtration through Broadcast Standards & Practices, this Genosha still packs a punch and contains notes of relevance that ring true today. As a classist society where the rich get richer and everything feels like a scam to the workforce exploited to prop up the monied elite, Genosha can just as easily be viewed as a commentary on late stage capitalism, driven to its most brutal extremes. And in that world, where there also exists a minority population endowed with fantastic special abilities? Of course they would be regarded as commodities enlisted in service of the state, voluntarily or otherwise. It's heavy subject matter for any Saturday morning cartoon, and a mere seven episodes in at that.

WrestleMania Performers Countdown Sampler: Christian, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Brock Lesnar & The Ultimate Warrior

Welcome to NoSo Countdown! On this edition, the NoSo Staff is counting down the TOP 40 WrestleMania Performers.
In this episode:
Marcus Fuller & Chad Campbell from The North-South Connection make a case for Christian, the 33rd-best WrestleMania competitor.
Ryan Gray from the North-South Connection & Scott Keith from Scott's Blog of Doom makes the case for Rowdy Roddy Piper, the 25th-best WrestleMania competitor.
Jennifer Smith & Mike Rossi from the North-South Connection make the case for Brock Lesnar, the 19th-best WrestleMania competitor.
JT Rozzero & Aaron George from No Holds Barred make the case for The Ultimate Warrior, the 16th-best WrestleMania competitor.
Do we get it right or wrong? What’s next on the Countdown?? Let us know what you think! Who will be number #1?
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Linking Up Luchas - Episode #19

North South Connection, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Jacob Williams to discuss the episodes from 7/15/15 and 7/22/15! We dive into the meaning of the medallions, Penta finally breaking Vampiro, the final hype for Ultima Lucha, and much more!

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #154 - All Time WWE WrestleMania Card

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 episode, the boys work together to build an All Time WWE WrestleMania Card, selecting one match from every year! Play along and share your cards as well!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

A La Carte With Keithie #22 - A Playlist for Your Life

The making of a good compilation playlist is a very subtle art. Many do's and don'ts... I mean, you are using someone else's poetry to express how you feel. 
 
That said, join Keithie and his friends Jenny & Matt as they talk about playlists, concerts, and play a new quick movie game. 
 
It's a lot of musical chairs with this one, so join us for some karaoke with the carmonica and be ready to experience some amazing playlists!

WWE WAR #65: Unforgiven 2005 & No Mercy 2005

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT & Marcus 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 2005-06 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on Unforgiven 2005 & No Mercy 2005. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
 
Do your personal rankings synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast #13- Unhinged

Jennifer Smith and Matt Souza are back with a brand-new edition of GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast! On this episode, they discuss the happenings from recent GCW shows including Mance Warner’s reign of terror continuing, Nick Gage vs Ryuji Ito, Blake Christian’s title defenses and more! They then pick their match of the month and preview upcoming shows including everything happening at The Collective! So, pull a door off its hinges, bundle up the light tubes, and remember… It’s MDK… ALL FUCKING DAY!

New Gen on a Mission #65: WWF October 1994

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss Monday Night Raw and Superstars from October 1994.
They talk through the a fun women’s tag team match, the growing Million Dollar Corporation, the arrival of Queasy and the beginning of the Doink vs. Jerry Lawler feud and more!

NoSo Network: 2024 NCAA March Madness Preview Show

Mike Rossi, from ChroNoSo, and Andrew Riche, from PTB NBA-Team, come together to preview NCAA March Madness 2024!
The boys break down all of the matchups and key storylines and build out their brackets along the way! Happy Madness!

ChroNoSo #23 - Saturday's Night Main Event #21, Boston Garden, Superstars & More!!

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. 
Picking up where ChroNoSo Daily left off, our contributors are on a quest to cover every important match in WWE PPV and television history. One month. One voice per match.
This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into WWF Saturday's Night Main Event #21 from May 1989. As a bonus, they also cover a potpourri of other matches, segments & events from Boston Garden Meadowlands, and Superstars from April & May 1989!

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #153 - Greatest WWE Title Change of All Time Project #43 - WWF Vengeance 2001

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!
The boys are continuing their journey through their big stretch project: ranking every single WWE World Title change ever! They will be discussing and breaking down each and every match where the WWE's top prize changed hands and creating a master all time list.
In this episode, they break down Steve Austin battling Chris Jericho to determine the first WWF Undisputed Champion at Vengeance 2001!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

Territorial #10 - The Wrestling Album

On this episode of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the musical journey of  WWF’s The Wrestling Album from 1985. Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n' Wrestling theme had lyrics? Real American was meant for who? Roddy Piper and Junkyard Dog's songs are remakes? Cara Mia means what? Rick Springfield is still a thing in 1985? What matches and moments happened at the time? All these answers and more on this fun musical episode of Territorial!

Extreme Three Way Dance #112: ECW TV 3/6/99 - 3/20/99

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 from March 1999!
The troublesome trio talk the the Dudleys and Mr. Mustafa going to war with New Jack, Taz's ongoing dominance, Dreamer & Douglas escalating the violence with Storm & Credible, Jerry Lynn's growth and march to the TV Title, the final build for Living Dangerously 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 154- Talk'n Docs: Jeffrey Dahmer

Welcome to Talk'n Docs, the monthly podcast where we dive into the worldof documentaries and review them for your listening pleasure. Hosted byJennifer Smith, Logan Crosland and Cowboy Roger, the crew beginSeason Three with a review of 2022’s Dahmer- Monster: The Jeffery Dahmerseries as well as the Conversations with a Killer: The JefferyDahmer Tapes documentary. The crew discusses the series and thedocumentary in great detail with topics including: Dahmer’s childhood,thoughts on his motives, some of the gory details, his willingness toconfess his crimes, and much more!

The Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast #88: WWE Vengeance 2003

In this episode of the Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast, Jake and Logan discuss WWE Vengeance 2003. The two break down Eddie Guerrero's US Title win, Noble's magic case, an excellent tag title match, Mr. McMahon doing limb work, a great performance from Cena, Smackdown delivering with their first solo show, and much more. Follow along through this progression through aggression!

Linking Up Luchas - Episode #18

North South Connection, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Scott Shifflett and Shawn Kidd to discuss the episodes from 7/1/15 and 7/8/15! They dive into Chavo Guerrero vs. Mexico, Pentagon Jr. Awesomeness, lots of setup for Ultima Lucha, and much more!

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #152 - Tier List: Ranking the WrestleMania "Themes"

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 episode, Aaron & JT work together to make a Tier List of every WrestleMania, ranking them by "theme"! They factor in tag lines, overall presentation and just how well the show all synched together plus more! Share your thoughts as well!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

Territorial #9 - Ole Anderson Leaves the Four Horsemen

On the ninth episode of Territorial, following the recent passing of “The Rock” Ole Anderson, Shawn looks at his 1987 face turn & feud with the other Horsemen. Topics include: Ole’s career up to this point, what triggered the turn, the fantastic promos, his confrontation with Ric Flair, his unlikely allies, a hoss fight with Big Bubba and his only televised match with Arn Anderson to end the feud. Shawn wraps the show with a special tribute to Ole!

WWE WAR #64: SummerSlam 2005

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT & Marcus 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 2005-06 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on SummerSlam 2005. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
 
Do your personal rankings synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

New Gen on a Mission #64: WWF September 1994

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss WWE Monday Night Raw and Superstars from September 1994. They talk through the terrible tag team division, Backlund’s big turn, Yokozuna gaining weight and the New Headshrinkers.

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #120 - WrestleMania 13

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into WWE WrestleMania 13!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into the churning tag division, a rough night for Rocky Maivia, Helmsley's struggles, the legacy and greatness of Hart vs. Austin, Undertaker winning the big one, the future direction of the WWF 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 #22 - April & May 1989 WWE Superstars, Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens, Meadowlands, Savage vs. Hogan & 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 WWF from April & May 1989. They also cover a potpourri of other matches, segments & events from the Meadowlands, Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens, Copps Coliseum Hamilton, and Superstars from April & May 1989!

A La Carte With Keithie #21 - You Love Me, You Really, Really Love Me - Academy Awards Special

A La Carte is going Hollywood for the week, or at least Keithie is going to paint himself gold and try to stand still for a few hours. That's right, Keithie and his buddies LA Chris & Boston Chris are going to review the Academy Awards: Past & Present.
We talk about winners and snubs, taking away awards and giving some love to Bruce Willis again. We also hear the nominated songs throughout the show. Check this out before the big night and see if you like what we liked. Oh spoiler alert, Keithie only watched one of the movies nominated. 1 out of 10 ain't bad.

Extreme Three Way Dance #111: ECW TV 2/13/99 - 2/27/99

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 from February 1999!
The troublesome trio talk the Dudley Boys running off Public Enemy, the reveal of the mystery benefactor, the arrival of Cyrus, Douglas passing the Franchise Torch, Credible and Storm joining forces, Sabu stepping to Taz 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 153: Flash n' Back- You Heard About Pluto?- Walker Texas Ranger

Originally published on The Jenny Position on 7/13/22, this episode of You Heard About Pluto is part of the Flash'n Back series right here on NoSo! I will be sharing these intermittently throughout the year to relive some of my favorite shows. Enjoy!
In this edition of You Heard About Pluto, Jenny welcomes returning guest Tim Slomka to watch an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger! Few men are as iconic as Chuck Norris for some undefinable reason. Jenny and Tim talk about that plus watching the show at Grandma’s house, dogs, various cleaning products, Fire Walker Texas Ranger, the perfect margarita mix, lame eBay purchases, the Chuck Norris jokes origin, inexplicable cell phone technology and so much more! Chuck Norris does not sleep, he waits… on Pluto TV!

The Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast #87: 7/21/03- 7/24/03

In this episode of the Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast, Jake is joined by Logan Crosland to discuss the 7/21/03 Raw and 7/24/03 Smackdown. The two discuss Austin’s ultimatum, Kane’s latest heinous act, a big Jericho/Michaels rematch, Triple H’s new challenger, a chaotic Smackdown and much more.

Linking Up Luchas - Episode #17

North South Connection, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Jake Williams to discuss the episodes from 6/17/15 and 6/24/15! They dive into The All Night Long Match, the worst match to date, medallion match fun, Mil Muertes dominance, and much more!

Viewer's Choice #57 - WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth

Tim and Marcus are back to give you the must watch and must skip from the 6:00am EST spectacular from the Land Down Under! Check it out!

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #151 - All Time WWE February Pay Per View Card

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 episode, the boys work together to build an All Time WWE February Pay Per View Card, selecting one match from every year! Play along and share your cards as well!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

WWE WAR #63: Vengeance 2005 & Great American Bash 2005

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT & Marcus 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 2005-06 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on Vengeance 2005 & Great American Bash 2005. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
 
Do your personal rankings synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

The Jenny Position Episode 152- Talk'n Pop: Keith Langston

Jennifer Smith and Tim Capel are back with a brand NEW episode of Talk'n Pop where we proudly welcome the loquacious Keith "Keithie" Langston! Keith's quick assimilation into the extended North-South community and fast friendships within our social circle DEMANDED his turn in the hotseat. And how very fitting, given his own upbringing as something of a north-south connection itself. This goes a long way in furthering our continuing mission to know "why are you like this?" which includes Keithie's musing on:
-Accepting the role of "caretaker" within his family-The... rather pointed generationally and geographically-influenced relationship he has with his mother and other immediate family members-Planning his own wedding-Eating the whole "shit sandwich" that is divorce-And hey, speaking of shit (because such stories are contractually obligated)...-The asshole kid who steals your WWF Hasbro Mr. Perfect who you're friends with anyway-Found family via wrestling, comics, travel, and Legos
Keith can be heard on the Greetings From Allentown Podcast, hosting his own interview show A La Carte with Keithie, and is part of the regular rotation on Video Jukebox Song of the Day for the Place To Be Nation POP Experience. And if you want more of the Jenny-Tim-Keithie trio, check out X-Position: An X-Men Podcast. Despite his status as special guest, he hasn't missed an episode yet! Follow Keithie on Twitter @flounder824 for even more merriment.

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #119 - 3/17/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 3/17/97!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into the fallout from Uncensored, Savage and DDP amping up their war, Luger's ascension, the final march to WrestleMania 13, Ken Shamrock's presentation, Bret Hart's epic tirade 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!

This Week in the NFL: 2023-24 Season Wrap Up

Another season is in the books and Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have repeated as champions! Your favorite Three Man Booth is back for one final time to break down all the action from the Super Bowl.  The guys cover a range of topics in addition to the big game and Senior provides one final monologue. Enjoy!

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #150 - Greatest WWE Title Change of All Time Project #42 - WWF Raw is War 10/8/01

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!
The boys are continuing their journey through their big stretch project: ranking every single WWE World Title change ever! They will be discussing and breaking down each and every match where the WWE's top prize changed hands and creating a master all time list.
In this episode, they break down Steve Austin challenging Kurt Angle on WWF Raw is War 10/8/01!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

A La Carte with Keithie #20 - She's A World Traveler

On this episode of A La Carte, Keithie goes deep in the archive for this guest co-host, as he brings on not only the first girlfriend he had, but also, the first EX-girlfriend he had, Dr. Michelle.
 
Join Keithie and Michelle as they explore Michelle's many voyages across the globe, thoughts on her sister and more! Also, they visit the Actor's Studio, try some Hit Song Haiku and we even hear a new segment from #MoldyNacho himself, Chase. A good time was had by all, so join us! 

Extreme Three Way Dance #110: ECW TV 1/16/99 - 2/6/99

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 four episodes of ECW television from January and February 1999!
The troublesome trio talk the fallout from Guilty as Charged, Super Crazy and Tajiri's ongoing rivalry, Shane Douglas challenging Taz, the return of a beloved tag team, Sid wreaking havoc and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast #12- One Year

Jennifer Smith and Matt Souza are back with a brand-new edition of GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast!
On this anniversary episode, they discuss the happenings from recent GCW shows including the ongoing Mance Warner vs Effy saga, Nic Nemeth vs Matt Cardona, The Jersey J-Cup, and more! They then pick their match of the month and preview upcoming shows in March!
So, pull a door off its hinges, bundle up the light tubes, and remember… It’s MDK… ALL FUCKING DAY!

NoSo Tier Lists - WrestleMania Rewatchability Rankings

In this NoSo Tier List, JT & Marcus rank every WWE WRESTLEMANIA EVER purely based on rewatchability! Share your own personal rankings with us on social media!

Linking Up Luchas - Episode #16

North South Connection, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
 
On this installment, he is joined by Scott Shifflett and Shawn Kidd to discuss the episodes from 6/3/15 and 6/10/15! We dive into Sexy Star’s coming out party, Chavo Guerrero and Lotus drama, Shawn’s favorite Trios team, the return of Drago, and much more!

This Week in the NFL: Super Bowl LVIII

It is almost time for the big game and what better way to prepare than to listen to the Three Man Booth break it down? The guys breakdown Sunday's matchup between Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs and Brock Purdy's 49ers for all the marbles. Can the Niners stop the run? Will Purdy avoid turnovers? Will the Chiefs continue their run of playoff success? All of these questions and more are discussed, along with the guys giving their predictions. Enjoy!
 
 

NoSo Network - Building the Ultimate WWE Royal Rumble Match

In the wake of the 2024 Royal Rumble, Aaron D. Justice attempts to build the ultimate Royal Rumble match. Who is the best #1 of all time? The best #16? By the end of the video let us know how YOU would book this cadre of superstars.
Did Aaron get it right or is he as dumb as he is average looking? Find out inside.

Territorial #8 - Dusty Rhodes vs. Bobby Eaton

On the newest Territorial, Shawn visits the fallout fromStarrcade 87. Dusty Rhodes wins the US Title from Lex Luger, teases retirement and ultimately has no obvious challenger for his newly won title. Enter Beautiful Bobby Eaton, as we go on the often overlooked three month journey into early 1988 where Dusty Rhodes and Bobby Eaton feud over the US Title!

WWE WAR #62: ECW One Night Stand 2005

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT & Marcus 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 2005-06 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on ECW One Night Stand 2005. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
 
Do your personal rankings synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #5- X-Men (2000)

We interrupt our regular programming for the first of several periodic check-ins with the X-Men's exploits on the silver screen! This "show within a show" begins with 2000's X-MEN - the movie that put comic book adaptations back on the map.
Apropos of the concept itself, X-MEN's path to a theatrical debut was long and hard-fought. Plans to translate the series to film can be traced back to the early '80s, with comics creators Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas collaborating on a prospective screenplay for Orion Pictures. After Orion folded, subsequent efforts would invite interest from the likes of Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron for Carolco Pictures. Carolco's bankruptcy saw the rights revert to Marvel, and development stalled for years with the company unable to make the case for their successful comics franchise.
However, impressed with the X-Men's unexpected Saturday morning dominance for Fox's children's television division, producer Lauren Shuler Donner thought it only made sense to option the property for 20th Century Fox's live action slate in 1994. The next two years brought drafts and treatments by 'SEVEN' screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker, author Michael Chabon, and filmmaker Ed Solomon. The studio considered Brett Ratner, Robert Rodriguez, and Paul W.S. Anderson, but it was Bryan Singer in whom Fox believed they had found their perfect fit for director. Following Singer's hiring, a finalized script was eventually hammered out, with David Hayter receiving sole screenwriter credit (despite contributions from Solomon, Christopher McQuarrie, and Joss Whedon ending up in the onscreen product). Still, Fox was hedging their bets due to a string of critical and commercial failures by superhero adaptations in recent years, capping X-MEN's budget at $75 million (a paltry sum by today's standards).
Despite some shake-ups along the way (Exit Original Wolverine and Cyclops actors Dougray Scott and Jim Caviezel, respectively), what materialized was a lean and efficient picture, brought to life by an incredibly talented - if not entirely star-studded - ensemble cast. X-MEN would overperform to the tune of $300 million worldwide, establishing itself right out of the gate as a blockbuster franchise that would carry Fox to huge box office receipts for years to come. It would likewise serve as a career-defining film series for many of its performers, themselves household names today. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe poised to make a go at recreating the magic, X-Position takes a look back at where it all began!
Join Jenny, Tim, and unofficial third co-host Keithie as we break it all down. From the creative choices, the good, the bad, and the ugly one-liners, to the cast that could have been (Glenn Danzig's Wolverine? Bob Hoskins??), and even Magneto's Mutant Cave Rave, no thought shall remain unread (or unsaid).

New Gen on a Mission #63: SummerSlam 1994 Fallout

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt & Tim Slomka discuss the fallout from SummerSlam 1994. They talk through the terrible tag team division, the birth of face Adam Bomb and, yes, the Bushwackers are back.

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #118 - WCW Uncensored 1997

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into WCW Uncensored 1997
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into the ongoing issues between Malenko and Guerrero, Savage escalating his war with DDP, a great night for Lex Luger, Dennis Rodman helping the NWO, an all time moment from Sting 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 #21 - WWF WrestleMania V

It’s… ChroNoSo, where the North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane by exploring one match from WWE history.
Picking up where ChroNoSo Daily left off, our contributors are on a quest to cover every important match in WWE PPV and television history. One month. One voice per match. So strap in for a ride that will no doubt carry us well into the 22nd century, forever alienating us from friends and family!
This month on ChroNoSo… the ChroNoSo Crew dive into WrestleMania V!
 

This Week in the NFL: 2023 Season - Super Bowl Week, Part One

It is Super Bowl week and This Week in the NFL is here with the first of two episodes coming in preparation for the big game. This week, your favorite Three Man Booth takes a look back at the Conference Championship games, by going in depth on both battless and Senior even provides a little college basketball commentary. Next week the guys will be back with a full blown Super Bowl Preview! Enjoy!

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #149 - Greatest WWE Title Change of All Time Project #41 - Unforgiven 2001

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!
The boys are continuing their journey through their big stretch project: ranking every single WWE World Title change ever! They will be discussing and breaking down each and every match where the WWE's top prize changed hands and creating a master all time list.
In this episode, they break down Kurt Angle challenging Steve Austin at WWE Unforgiven 2001!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

A La Carte with Keithie #19: Something Shiffy's Going on Here?

Its Groundhog Day here on the North-South Connection and something Shiffy's going on with A La Carte this week. 
 
Join Keithie and his guest co-host Scott "Shiff" Schifflet as they ponder some topics for discussion. They turn New Years' Resolutions into Harry Potter talk, talk What If of some favorite movies, try their hand at pitching some successful spin-offs and of course break back into the Actor's Studio.
 
Our one wish is that you listen to this episode over and over and over again until you see your shadow.