The North-South Connection

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Episodes

Monday Apr 21, 2025

WWE WrestleMania Night 1 from Las Vegas, Nevada, 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 give you their thoughts on the PLE.
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiUkzLQBBLo&t=1s
 

Sunday Apr 20, 2025

WWE WrestleMania Night 1 from Las Vegas, Nevada, 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 & Chad Campbell give you their thoughts on the PLE.
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version.
 
https://www.youtube.com/live/LybG3wgjtxU

Saturday Apr 19, 2025

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver from Las Vegas, Nevada 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 give you their thoughts on the PLE. 
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version. 
https://www.youtube.com/live/zqzHbABcMbU

Thursday Apr 17, 2025

It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and Malik Kelly  @narcolepsyboy94 discuss Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Richie Mars discuss GUNTHER vs Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Mikey Gregoire Jr. discuss AJ Styles vs Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Ebbi discuss Rhea Ripley vs Bianca Belair vs Iyo Sky for the Women's World Championship at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Mike Eller discuss the Second Part of the NXT Stand & Deliver at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and  @LivingRoomReferees, Boston Mike & DWaye discuss The New Day vs War Raiders for the World Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41.

WRMA - WWE WrestleMania Radio

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

It is WrestleMania week ... and welcome to a very special podcast on the North-South Connection. 
I'm Keithie Kasem and I am here to take you down memory lane from the hits from WrestleManias past. 
We get to hear hits from Phil Collins, Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit & Jim Johnston and more!. 
Tell us your favorites and maybe we can get you an on-air dedication too!

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #7 - Vegas Vacation (A Wrestlemania Week Preview)The quintessential Wrestlemania Week Preview before you head to VegasThe show previews all the events surrounding Wrestlemania in Las Vegas, the Indy shows, the parties, Stand and Deliver, Wrestlemania....we talk it all So if you are going to Vegas or watching at home, this preview tells you every option you have this weekend. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Monday Apr 14, 2025

It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and Mike "Ace Darling" Maraldo discuss the First Part of the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Andy Atherton discuss the First Part of the NXT Stand & Deliver at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Matt Ferrell discuss Rey Mysterio vs El Grande Americano at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Mike from the Probably Wr❌ong Podcast discuss Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre in a Sin City Street Fight at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Mr. Bluud on TikTok discuss Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs Lyra Valkyria & Bayley for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and @NickTalksEverything on TikTok discuss Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio vs Penta vs Bron Breakker for the IC Title at WrestleMania 41.
Ryan and Scott Criscuolo discuss Triple H Heading into the Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 41.

Monday Apr 14, 2025

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 wrap up the 1987-1988 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on WrestleMania IV, followed by the season end awards. 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!

Saturday Apr 12, 2025

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, JT and Aaron go through every WrestleMania and choose the worst decision from each show! What did they get right? What did they get wrong? Check it out and weigh in!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

Thursday Apr 10, 2025

Join JT & Ryan as they countdown & rank the Top 25 WrestleMania Moments of all Time! What did they miss? What did they get wrong? Weigh in and let us know!

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Here in part one:
Ryan and Mike Rossi discuss CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns!
Ryan and Ibou discuss Cody Rhodes vs John Cena for the WWE Title!
Ryan and Randy @wrestling.with.history on TikTok discuss LA Knight vs Jacob Fatu for the United States Title!
Ryan and Jennifer Smith discuss Tiffany Stratton vs Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women's Title!
Ryan and Scott Shifflett discuss Jade Cargill vs Naomi!

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #6 - The Final DescentMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of AEW Dynasty and the ramp up to Wrestlemania. The show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite, Collision, and the latest PPV in AEW Dynasty. Then Mike runs through where WWE stands with matches for Wrestlemania and Stand and Deliver, gives out weekly superlatives, and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Saturday Apr 05, 2025

WHAT ARE HULK HOGAN’s BEST WWE WRESTLEMANIA MATCHES & MOMENTS? [WWE WRESTLEMANIA]
In this edition of NoSo Countdown, Ryan & Steve Bennett Countdown the Top 15 Matches and Moments from Hulk Hogan.
Do we get it right or wrong? Share your thoughts and get involved!
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #5 - Building A DynastyMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of WWEs tour of Europe and the lead into AEW DynastyThe show Reviews AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, as well as NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before previewing AEW DynastyThen Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Monday Mar 31, 2025

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 1987-1988 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on Royal Rumble 1988. 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!

Sunday Mar 30, 2025

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 start of June 1990. They also cover other matches, segments & events from PrimeTime Wrestling, SuperStars & More. 

Saturday Mar 29, 2025

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, JT and Aaron go through every WrestleMania and choose the best moment from each show! What did they get right? What did they get wrong? Listen and weigh in!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

Friday Mar 28, 2025

On a very special episode of A La Carte with Keithie we are joined by the man, the myth, the legend; ol' Pudge himself, Petey Winson.
Today, the guys discuss the 94 strike and into the 95 season where we get the Full Petey of details surrounding the whole deal. And what an interesting story it is of greed & lust, well, not lust, but just greed. 
The boys then talk about the upcoming season and we hear Vinnie Vegas' Corner on who to bet the house on to win the World Series. 
Don't watch strike three pass you by and listen to this explosive homer of an episode.

Thursday Mar 27, 2025

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 last three episodes of ECW television in 1999!
The troublesome trio talk about two TNN wars between Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka, Cyrus's new gig, the potential directions for Rob Van Dam, Spike Dudley's elevation, closing out a millennium and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

"I don't care about which spirit ladies do what to which Cajuns, I'm here to stop a wedding."
 
One of the gradual changes apparent in season two's more episodic format, with more zoomed-in, character-centric stories is the corresponding zoom-out on human-mutant relations as a unifying theme. That's not to say it's gone entirely by the wayside - domestic terrorist group the Friends of Humanity and President Kelly's unpopular newfound support for mutants were introduced as conflicts in the season premiere and continue to simmer in the background. The more globe-trotting adventures of subsequent episodes are less overtly concerned with these familiar social dynamics than with the exploration of character backstories, but they can still be read as having something to say about the issue, albeit through more of a geopolitical lens (i.e. the oppression or exploitation of mutants by the state, as dictated by wavering national interests). So while the societal angle might have ceased to be the driving force of every plot, it has managed to play some small part at least in all of this season's one-and-done installments.
 
That is, until "X-Ternally Yours."
 
Here we have the first episode of X-Men to be completely divorced from the social implications of mutants in the world at large. That's not necessarily to say the plot is worse off for it -- just that it is undeniably laden in backstory and melodrama. It's Gambit's turn to play protagonist, in a tale of star-crossed lovers with a little Cajun flair. There's perhaps an irony to be observed in the fact that the Thieves and Assassins, so caught up in their insular, centuries-old feud, fail to recognize how the existence of mutants could drastically shift the balance of power, absent the involvement of an ...external... benefactor. As it stands, both Guilds are completely indifferent to Gambit's status as a mutant, which could serve as a convincing motive for the Thieves in particular to bring him back into the fold. The episode has no time for that, however, as it must devote its runtime to establishing the stakes between these warring factions, the role of the tithing ceremony, contrivances to undermine said ceremony, Gambit's history with his jilted bride-to-be, and the X-Men doing their level best to untangle it all. Much of this is deeply silly, of which the script seems keenly aware as it gives Wolverine in particular some choice one-liners that threaten to invalidate the entire conflict. And yet, "X-Ternally Yours" manages to remain more charming than it is disposable by taking advantage of a fun setting and ratcheting up the soapy entertainment so intrinsic to some of the most memorable X-Men comics.
 
Marvel was understandingly eager to capitalize on Gambit's growing popularity at this time as a new, breakout star character. Striking while the iron was hot, and in an effort to gauge the X-Man's potential as a solo headliner, an eponymous limited series was published that would provide much of the source material for "X-Ternally Yours." In another serendipitous example of cross-media symmetry, said series wound up being released concurrently with the episode's airing (issue #3 of 4 was a little over two weeks away from hitting stores and newsstands). As a standalone television episode, it is less successful than its comics counterpart in giving Gambit a mythology to call his own. That said, given Gambit's versability as a natural lead in any number of genres, from action, to adventure, to romance, to crime, it's curious why Marvel felt that such convoluted world-building was additive in the first place. Regardless, positioning Gambit as a spin-off character was less of a concern for the animated series. Factoring in the production timeline for comics versus that of animation, the show staff would've been working from incredibly early drafts and concept art. When taken as an adaptation of a story that had yet to even be told, it could've turned out a lot worse.
 
X-TRA: Ghost Rider, who "appeared" as a brief mental image during Gambit's mind scan in "The Final Decision" (S1E12), regrettably does not factor into this blast from the past. Other than serving as one of the series many cameos inserted by director Larry Houston, character's significance to Gambit is presumably referencing an unlikely comics crossover: the team-up between Ghost Rider and the X-Men against parasitic aliens the Brood set in New Orleans! Spanning X-Men #8-9 and Ghost Rider #26-27 during the tail end of Jim Lee's tenure as X-Men co-plotter and artist in 1992, this story features the first appearance of Bella Donna Boudreaux and introduction of the Guilds, setting the stage for Gambit's 1993 limited series and its deep dive into the lore.

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #4 - Opening the BeyondMike has a special episode this week as he interviews Beyond Wrestling Owner and Founder Drew Cordeiro. Drew runs down the history of Beyond, speaking to some of the concepts over the years including Uncharted Territory from the past and Wrestling Open of the Present and FutureWhether an existing fan or Beyond or a potential new fan, learn about one of the longest running Independent Wrestling Companies in the United States and how different the Independent Wrestling world is now versus pre Pandemic. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network.

Saturday Mar 22, 2025

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 start of May 1990. They also cover other matches, segments & events from Madison Square Garden, PrimeTime Wrestling, SuperStars & More. 

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Welcome to NoSo95... our special yearlong tribute to the year that was 1995!
And today, for your viewing and listening pleasure... the year is 1995, the place is Tupelo, Mississippi at the Tupelo Colosseum... which is the site of one of the finest, most entertaining wrestling shows of all time: Uncensored 1995!
Join host Jennifer Smith and some of your favorite North-South Connection Podcast Network personalities for a very special live watch celebrating the 30th anniversary of this incredible wrestling event! Including battles such as the King of the Road match, Harlem Heat vs. The Nasty Boys in a wild brawl through the concession stand, Hulk Hogan versus Vader in a strap match and more! Please join us as we celebrate the anniversary of this amazing wrestling PPV!

Shooting Sharp #3 - Euro Trip

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #3 - Euro TripMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of NXT Roadblock and WWE beginning a massive European TourThe show Reviews NXT Roadblock, WWE Smackdown from Barcelona, WWE Raw from Brussels, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, and even gives a quick rundown on TNA Sacrifice. Then Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Monday Mar 17, 2025

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 kick off the 1987-1988 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on Survivor Series 1987. 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!

Saturday Mar 15, 2025

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 head back to early 1995 and do a full rebooking of WrestleMania XI! Will Diesel leave Hartford as champion? Who does Lawrence Taylor face? Can Owen Hart top his brother's achievements from the year before? Will Jonathan Taylor Thomas still defeat Bob Backlund in chess? 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!

Friday Mar 14, 2025

On this episode of A La Carte with Keithie, we step into the DeLorean, hit 88 miles per hour and wind up back in 1995 to talk The Cranberries MTV Unplugged special. 
Join Keithie and his BFFITWWW, LA Chris as we look review one of the great concerts during this run of Unplugged shows. 
The boys talk hair styles, some more memorable Unplugged's and other nonsense. 
Why don't you download this episode and let it "linger" on and listen.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025

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 December 1999!
The troublesome trio talk about Raven's true intentions, Rob Van Dam and Sabu on a collision course, Mike Awesome's surprising new challenger, a big serving of Dannaconda, the arrival of Super Calo and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #2 - Revolutionary ChaosMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of an AEW PPV Weekend in Los Angeles with Revolution. The show Reviews AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, AEW Revolution, as well as NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before previewing NXT Roadblock and TNA SacrificeThen Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Saturday Mar 08, 2025

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 Middle of April 1990. They also cover other matches, segments & events from Saturday Night Main Event, PrimeTime Wrestling, SuperStars & More.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025

In this NoSo95 special, it is time to go Behind the Connection with JT, a podcast series that delves into wrestling fandom and beyond!
In this episode, JT sits down to have a chat with Primetime Kevin E! The two discuss Kevin's origins with pro wrestling fandom, the local Rhode Island independent wrestling scene in the early 90s, public access programming, backyard wrestling, building friendships through wrestling and much more!
So settle in and join us for a chat as JT and Jake go Behind the Connection.

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025

Welcome to the first episode of Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi.Mike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming off a very buzzworthy Elimination Chamber AND Monday Night RawThe show Reviews NXT, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, WWE Smackdown, WWE Elimination Chamber, and WWE Raw before previewing AEW RevolutionMike then sets the table for Wrestlemania, with the matches we know, and the matches we think we know will be going down in Las Vegas next monthFinally, Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Monday Mar 03, 2025

Welcome to this one off special from the studios of the old bakery as we watch along with some Georgia Championship Wrestling from February 26th 1984 where we will see:
Mask
Brawls
Jake Roberts vs Ronnie Garvin
Road Warriors vs Stan Hansen & King Kong Bundy
Ric Flair vs Brad Armstrong
Much More
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Sunday Mar 02, 2025

WWE Elimination Chamber from Toronto, Ontario, Canada 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 give you their thoughts on the PLE. 
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqYaFCCv9ek&t=4288s

Saturday Mar 01, 2025

If you listen to the Probably Wrxng Podcast, it's no surprise that Mike has been getting back into the WWE in a big way. So, he reached out to his old friend Ryan from the North South Connection podcast for help catching up with what he's missed and to get some back story to what's happening with some of the most recent events. Mike brings Tony from the PWP in hopes that Ryan can also get him back into the WWE. Ryan does his best navigating through all Mike's questions and theories before they finally get to the Elimination Chamber matches.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025

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 December 1999!
The troublesome trio talk about the ongoing war between Raven and Sandman, Steve Corino crashing a Limp Bizkit concert, the debut of Dusty Rhodes, the direction of the company heading into 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!

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025


It’s WWE Elimination Chamber season and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and Richie Mars preview The Rock wanting Cody's answer!
Ryan and Mike Rossi discuss the Women's Elimination Chamber.
Ryan and Steve from  @SCWTheWrestlingChannel discuss the Men's Elimination Chamber.
Ryan and JT Rozzero discuss Trish & Tiffany vs Nia & Candice at the Elimination Chamber.
Ryan and Edgar from Snug Wrestling discuss Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn in an Unsanctioned Match at the Elimination Chamber.
 

Saturday Feb 22, 2025


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 start of April 1990. They also cover other matches, segments & events from The Wrestling Summit in Tokyo Japan, PrimeTime Wrestling, SuperStars & More. 
 

Friday Feb 21, 2025

Ben speaks this week with New South owner and pro wrestler Cabana Man Dan! Ben and @cabanamandan discuss Dan's career and preview the @NewSouth_PW HOSS tournament on March 7-8 in Gadsden AL. A fun show!

Thursday Feb 20, 2025

Welcome to NoSo Takeover, a journey through the history of WWE NXT's biggest events!
In this episode, JT, Aaron & Jenny run through NXT Dallas from April 2016! They discuss American Alpha taking down Revival, the debut of Austin Aries, the arrival of Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka winning the gold, a vicious main event and so much more!
Join us as we take over the podcast world with NXT!

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

"There's always a choice. You're the one who taught me that."
After giving us a glimpse of Wolverine's past in "Red Dawn," the stage was set for a full-length exploration in our very next episode. And with that, season two continues its globe-trotting, introspective character-driven features with a solo outing centered on the enigmatic Canadian X-Man. Notably, the extended flashback at the center of "Repo Man" pulls directly from Barry Windsor-Smith's 1991 Marvel Comics Presents serial, "Weapon X." Violent and atmospheric, this adaptation can't help but suffer in comparison due to the necessity of reigning in the comic's harsher elements for Saturday morning consumption. Beyond that, "Weapon X" had a tenuous relationship with the canon from its inception, with the story calling its own authenticity into question at various points. Nevertheless, "Weapon X" was so well-received that it stood for years as the most definitive account of Wolverine's origin. Later revelations and retcons would muddy the waters, but at this point, the animated series is guided by a very solid pedigree.
The inclusion of Alpha Flight, while appreciated from a world-building standpoint, doesn't do this episode many favors in terms of clarity. Outside of shedding some light on Wolverine's past, the plot is concerned with linking two seemingly disparate milestones in Logan's history: how his skeleton came to be laced with adamantium, and his involvement with Alpha Flight. The shadowy, unscrupulous, ultra-militaristic Department H serves as the connective tissue, leading to an ultimately unsatisfying conclusion. If Department H was behind or had knowledge of the Weapon X Project, as the episode suggests, then Logan escaped their clutches by the skin of his teeth, only to soon thereafter coincidentally meet James Hudson, who happens to be the leader of Canada's premiere superhero team, and is brought in to join Alpha Flight, under the purview of... Department H. It begs the question as to how Wolverine was allowed to leave the team in the first place. (To say nothing for the fact that he was given the codename of the project that "created" him, a detail which makes little sense as either another absurd coincidence or as an inside joke by Department H... for the audience's benefit only.) Department H's connection to Weapon X seems like it should come as a major revelation, at least to Logan, but the script doesn't attribute any particular significance to this. Still, it's hard to fault the show for filling in logic gaps that the comics themselves had yet to address, given the time and resources allotted.
Wolverine's mysterious past represents a corner of X-Men lore that somehow always manages to be more interesting in theory than in execution. Every resolution offered comes with its own set of brand new questions, and in that sense, "Repo Man" can be considered faithful to the spirit of Wolverine's role throughout the '90s. As a cohesive story, it is ultimately unsatisfying, but almost manages to stick the landing by way of momentum and novelty. It remains to be seen how sustainable that approach will be going forward.
X-TRA: This episode was written by Wolverine co-creator Len Wein, his first of four such credits over the course of the series. It's a curious fit, given that Wein chronicled only Wolverine's earliest appearances when the character was effectively a blank slate. He therefore has the unenviable task of cobbling together pieces of a mythology which he had no hand in establishing. It's an admirable effort, and a credit to the production for reaching outside their usual pool of television writers.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025

Join us today on a lovely episode of Hail to the Keith where Keithie talks about the events of February 14th, 1929.
That's right, you see, the gangland murders of The North Side Gang, you hear and just what did Al Capone or Bugs Maron have to do with it. 
We take a look at the incident, the investigation and what happens to the bosses of the two crime families involved, plus some of the hits from 1929 thrown in. 
Give your sweetheart a little Tommy Gun love and play it for again, kiddo. 

Thursday Feb 13, 2025

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 November 1999!
The troublesome trio talk about Rob Van Dam and Sabu battling on TV, Candido & Tammy using Rhino, Sandman getting revenge on Raven, New Jack stalking Da Baldies, the ECW theme... with lyrics (?) and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

To finish off our music documentaries season, Talk'n Docs is back with 2024's Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary. Jennifer Smith, Logan Crosland and Cowboy Roger review this highly entertaining look at the birth of yacht rock as a concept, the highlights of the genre, and its lasting influence. From a parody web series to some of music's most memorable collaborations, this intriguing film reminds us to ride like the wind.

Saturday Feb 08, 2025


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 undoubtedly carry us well into the 22nd century, forever alienating us from friends and family!
This month on ChroNoSo… the ChroNoSo Crew dive into WrestleMania VI!
 

Friday Feb 07, 2025

Ben interviews ring announcer Aaron Rose this week! @PrepSpinAaron talks about his announcing a career and how a near-death incident affected his life and career.

Friday Feb 07, 2025

It is Super Bowl time baby! This Week in the NFL returns with a jam packed preview of the big game. Your favorite Three Man Booth takes a look back at the conference championship games. They then each provide their Super Bowl winner, final score, and MVP. This is a great cap to an awesome football season! As an added bonus, John and Cowboy continue their lively discussion around the recent Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. This is not one to be missed. Enjoy!

Thursday Feb 06, 2025

Welcome to NoSo Takeover, a journey through the history of WWE NXT's biggest events!
In this episode, JT, Aaron & Jenny run through NXT London from December 2015! They discuss Asuka pummeling Emma, the Revival taking over the tag team division, the debut of Nia Jax, Crews taking a tough loss, Finn Balor fending off Samoa Joe and so much more!
Join us as we take over the podcast world with NXT!

NoSo95: An Introduction

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025

Welcome to NoSo95! All throughout 2025, North South Connection will be paying tribute to the year that was 1995! The staff will be digging into the best and worst of pro wrestling, pop culture, sports and beyond from a very influential year in history!
In this special introduction, JT, Jenny & Matt quickly discuss the concept of the project and what you can expect throughout the year to come with NoSo95!

Sunday Feb 02, 2025

WWE Royal Rumble from Indianapolis Indiana, 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 & Mr Bludd (Bludd Rush Wrestling) give you their thoughts on the PLE. 
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version. 

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