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Row 1, Seat 1 #80: John Mosley

Ben welcomes commentator extraordinaire John Mosley to the show this week! Ben and @moseKOBK talk about his rise in commentary, what makes for good booth chemistry, and what KOBK means to him. A great show so check it out!

A La Carte With Keithie - Episode #30 - Gleaming The Tubes

Join us today once again on A La Carte as Keithie talks to his great friends, John, Bobby & Ethan from Technical Skate Shop / Inclusion Records in Norwell, MA. 
This time around, its story time and we have some amazing ones to tell. John & Bobby entertain us with their campfire chats and we try to pull something out of Ethan. Next time kiddo, I'll get you next time. 
Make sure you check them out for either records or skateboard and supplies. These guys are amazing and I love them so much, I might even get my chubby butt on a board.

This Week in the NFL 2024: Week 2

Another edition of This Week in the NFL is live!  Your favorite Three-Man Booth takes you through all the week one action and previews each game for week two. Topics include: Chiefs/Ravens, Eagles/Packers, Rams/Lions, Bears/Titans and Jets/Niners recaps and a look ahead to all the most important week two action. Enjoy!

Extreme Three Way Dance #123: ECW TV 9/3/99 - 9/10/99

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 September 1999!
The troublesome trio talk about the Dudleys threatening to take the tag team titles to the WWF, the shocking return of Raven, Jerry Lynn getting another chance at RVD, a violent war between Rotten and Mahoney, Taz's new top contender and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #131 - 5/12/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 5/12/97!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then pay tribute to the late Sid, Bret Hart amping up his rhetoric, the Raw debut of Rob Van Dam, the kick off of the King of the Ring tournament, an infamous Hart/Michaels showdown, the final march to Slamboree, the lack of major stars on Nitro 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 #33 - WWF Madison Square Garden Dec 1989, Superstars, PrimeTime

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 December 1989. They also cover other matches, segments & events from WWF Superstars, Big Matches from Primetime Wrestling, VHS matches, and MSG from December 1989 into January 1990! Including Piper vs Rude in a Steel Cage with Scott Keith.
 

Row 1, Seat 1 #79: Dylan Hager

Ben welcomes on fellow Superfan Dylan Hager to this week's show! @dhagerj15 and Ben discuss the life of a traveling fan, finding a community in wrestling, and our history of attending hundreds of shows. A fun show so check it out!

This Week in the NFL 2024: Week 1

This Week in the NFL is back! Your favorite three-man booth returns just in time for kickoff! With the 2024 NFL season starting tonight, be sure to join Cowboy, Senior, and John for this jam-packed preview. The guys take you through each division, make their picks, and talk through all the biggest stories heading into the season. Football is back, baby!!

X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #11- X2

Before delving into the second season of X-Men: The Animated Series, our periodic explorations of the X-Men on film continues with another special episode! Up next for the burgeoning 20th Century Fox franchise is fan-favorite sequel X2: X-MEN UNITED. Jenny and Tim are joined by Keith Langston for a retrospective on the 2003 summer spectacular that in many respects established the template for big budget superhero blockbusters. As a paltry $75 million production, 2000's X-MEN was very much a story of managed expectations. However, by achieving the rare hat trick for a comic book movie of being faithful to the source material, receiving critical acclaim, and (more importantly) making money, a sequel was all but assured. Time had only been kind to the principal players: director Bryan Singer saw his stock rise considerably on the back of the film's success, and Hugh Jackman's performance as Wolverine proved to be a star-making role. Halle Berry, meanwhile, had since gone on to win a historic Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002. Producer Lauren Shuler-Donner cemented her reputation as a hitmaker, and was rewarded with a vastly increased budget to do the same - but more! - with X2: X-MEN UNITED. Suffice to say, everything is a little more polished this time around. The costumes, the props, the make-up, the sets, the effects, and particularly the action, are all a cut above X-MEN's modest trappings. X2's set pieces are grand and memorable individually, in ways its predecessor's are not. And while the fight choreography stands out for its jarring and dated generous use of "wire-fu," this was very much in keeping with the style at the time. Other early 2000s aesthetics threaten to date the film, but instead have a grounding effect - anchoring the fantastic elements in a reality that feels tangible and familiar. From Bobby Drake's domestic troubles to Jean's unfortunate triangle hair, it feels like these charactergs and conflicts occupy the world outside your window (or at least that of 2003). The overall result is incredibly important and effective in selling the metaphor of mutants as a real-world persecuted minority. All told, it's tempting to look back on X2 and call the film dated. A fallacy that implies it has aged badly. On the contrary, X2 simply remains both as good and as bad as it ever was. What stands out as glaringly messy today - in terms of plot, characters, and pacing - didn't work in 2003 either. But what the picture gets right - the cast, the performances, the effects and action scenes - still holds up remarkably well. Though once considered the gold standard in superhero filmmaking, the reality is that X2 has always been characterized by high peaks and low valleys. It's to no great shock that it has since been surpassed in prestige by subsequent efforts; after all, X2 is competing with another 21(!) years worth of genre films. Uneven though the movie may be, X2's reputation isn't sustained merely on the strength of nostalgia. It truly cashes in on the inherent, restrained potential of the first film, taking the franchise to new heights. In that sense, it can be said that X-MEN walked so X2 could fly.

NoSo Draft #5 - Wrestlers Who Played Football

NoSo Draft #5 - Wrestlers Who Played Football
In this episode of NoSo Draft, host JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Kelly Nelson & Mike Rossi to compete in a draft to build the best roster of Wrestlers who played Football!
Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
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NoSo Post Show - Bash in Berlin 2024

WWE Bash in Berlin 2024 from Berlin Germany is over. It's time for NoSo Post Show to give their thought on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray and Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE. 
 
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version. 

Hail To The Keith # 4 - The Big Election

Join us this week on a very special Hail to the Keith as Kethie welcomes Rich Rubino; an independent political analyst, historian and an author of five political books.
Rich has appeared on national TV and is a frequent guest on numerous radio stations across the country.
Together Rich & Keithie discuss a variety of topics that are concerning the American public this election season and provide you, the listener, a breakdown of truths so you can be informed at the polls. 
Check out Rich's website @ richrubino.com, watch all his videos on YouTube and buy his books (multiple times) on Amazon.

WWE Bash in Berlin Preview

It’s WWE Bash in Berlin season and Ryan Gray is joined by a rotation of fellow wrestling fans to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and JustLayingDown (JLD) discuss Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan vs Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley at the WWE Bash in Berlin.
Ryan and Richie Mars discuss Isla Dawn & Alba Fyre vs Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair, for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at the WWE Bash in Berlin.
Ryan and Mikey Gregoire Jr. discuss CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre in a Strap match at the WWE Bash in Berlin.
Ryan and Mike Rossi discuss GUNTHER vs Randy Orton, for the World Heavyweight Championship at the WWE Bash in Berlin.
Ryan and Pudgy Mike discuss Kevin Owens vs Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at the WWE Bash in Berlin.
Enjoy this Bash in Berlin Preview Video!!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #130 - WWF In Your House: A Cold Day in Hell

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into WWF In Your House: A Cold Day in Hell!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into Rocky Maivia's struggles, a surprisingly fun night of action, Ahmed Johnson trying to end the Nation, Ken Shamrock's in ring debut, the Hart Foundation stalking Steve Austin, a big time World Title Match 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 #32 - WWF Superstars, PrimeTime, No Holds Barred & Rank the 80s Golden Era Star

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 December 1989. They also cover other matches, segments & events from WWF Superstars, Big Matches from Primetime Wrestling, VHS matches, and NO HOLDS BARRED & Ranking the Top Singles Stars of the 80s Golden Era!

The Jenny Position Episode 159- Talk'n Docs: Stevie Van Zandt

New Talk’N Docs is live! In this installment Jenny, Logan and Cowboy take a look at the new Max documentary “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple”. You may know Stevie as a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, as a solo artist or as the iconic Silvio Dante on The Sopranos. “Disciple” tells Stevie’s incredible life story as a musician, activist and actor. The Talk’N Docs crew breaks down the story as only they can. Jenny, Logan and Cowboy all had different levels of familiarity with Stevie’s work before watching the doc, so are able to offer unique perspectives. This is not an episode to be missed. Enjoy!

NoSo Draft #4 WWF New Generation Era Tag Teams

NoSo DRAFT - WWF New Generation Tag Teams
In this episode of NoSo Draft, host JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Steve Bennett & Marcus Fuller to compete in a draft to build the best WWF New Generation tag team roster possible!
Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
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A La Carte With Keithie - Episode #29 - Cleveland Rocks

Join us this week as Keithie talks about his trip to Cleveland for the SummerSlam as well as his pool party, baseball game and various other fun adventures. 
We also sort-of have a Pop Culture Shit Take pool side with Keithie's friends. 
We are livin in sin with a safety pin, sooooooo Cleveland Rocks!! 

GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast #17: Mancer Era

Jennifer Smith and Matt Souza are back with a brand-new edition of GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast!
On this episode, they discuss the news and recent happenings from GCW including Jenny’s live report from Cleveland, Cole Radrick’s injury, Bloodsport XI, Mance Warner title defenses, and more! They then pick their match of the month and preview some upcoming shows including Homecoming!
So, pull a door off its hinges, bundle up the light tubes, and remember… It’s MDK… ALL FUCKING DAY!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #129 - 5/5/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 5/5/97!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into a big night for the NWO, Hogan targeting DDP, the Harts stalking Shawn Michaels, the final drive to Cold Day in Hell, an infamous interview with Goldust 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 #31 - Saturday's Night Main Event, WWF Superstars & MSG

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 November 25, 1989. They also cover other matches, segments & events from Saturday's Night Main Event #24, WWF Superstars, Madison Square Garden & More!

Row 1, Seat 1 #78: Jamesen Shook

Ben welcomes wrestler Jamesen Shook on the heels of promoting his first show! @jshook_75 gives the anatomy of promoting a successful show, as well as insights into his career. A fun show so check it out!

NoSo Post Show - WWE SummerSlam 2024

WWE SummerSlam 2024 from Cleveland Ohio is over. It's time for NoSo Post Show to give their thought on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray, Richie Mars, Seth & Ebbi(@216.bonnetbitxh) give you their thoughts on the PLE. 
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version. 

A La Carte With Keithie - Episode #28 - Boston Chris at the Movies - The Nolan-Verse

Join us today on A La Carte as Keithie for part 2 of Boston Chris' journey to the movies as we take a trip about 10 years later for the Christopher Nolan trilogy of Batman. 
Begin, Knight & Rise. Which one is our favorite? Who was the best villain? Does Alfred bring another girlfriend into the Bat-Cave?
We find out this week! Same A La Carte time! Same A La Carte Channel!

Extreme Three Way Dance #122: ECW TV 8/14/99 - 8/28/99

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 August 1999!
The troublesome trio talk the Dudleys Boys defecting to the WWF but still winning back their gold, the much anticipated ECW on TNN debut, Taz escalating his war with Tajiri, Corino torturing Dreamer, a strong showing for Jazz and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #10- The Final Decision

"You're all fools. Heroic fools. The brave are always the first to die."
And with that, the first season of X-Men: The Animated Series comes to a triumphant, confident conclusion. In different circumstances, these 13 episodes might have instead served as the entirety of the series. The full production staff who worked their magic in crafting the show from the ground up, taking such care in maintaining fidelity to the source material while also telling original stories for a different medium, had fulfilled their contracts and largely parted company. They held no expectations of working on the series beyond the initial 13-episode commitment from Fox -- or, indeed, of the series even continuing beyond that. With the benefit of hindsight, such a premature demise sounds utterly ridiculous given the show's enormous success since its haphazard Halloween premiere. Against scheduling snafus, panic-inducing deadlines, animation errors, and tepid support from network executives, it became clear that X-Men would NOT be denied. By the airdate of this finale, the shoe was on the other foot with Fox scrambling to re-assemble their dream team ahead of an inevitable second season. As for the episode itself, it wisely dispenses with complex plot elements in favor of a straightforward rescue mission. Senator Kelly has been abducted, so the X-Men have a job to do. The interconnected, highly serialized series structure allows the story to lean on previous episodes to establish the stakes. Kelly's assassination is destined to start a chain of events that sees the world plunged into a brutal dystopia under Sentinel rule. It must be prevented at all costs. With the quick pivot away from Magneto's menace teased last episode in favor of the Sentinels' return, all of the pieces are in place for that dark future to almost certainly be realized. In some ways, denying viewers a highly anticipated rematch between the X-Men and Magneto feels like a bit of a cheat, especially on the strength of such a dramatically effective cliffhanger. Nevertheless, this proves to be a shrewd act of discipline consistent with what we will more commonly see in Magneto's presentation over the course of the series: conflicted antagonist at worst, and unlikely ally at best. It surprisingly proves to be a far more nuanced characterization as compared to the contemporaneous comics, which practically took him back to his stark-raving Silver Age roots. Controversial twist aside, "The Final Decision" is all the better for getting Magneto back into play. With the Sentinels almost immediately turning on their creator, the episode also manages to work in more commentary on the illogical nature of humanity's prejudice against mutants. From there, the plot smartly lays out to let the X-Men simply fulfill their remit: protecting a world that fears and hates them. This allows for a slower pace, lingering on a number of quick but effective character spotlights, before ratcheting the action back up for an appropriately kinetic climax. Each team member's individual decision in grappling with the question of whether or not to join what looks to be a hopeless mission, set to a dramatic, swelling score, is one of the finest, shining moments for the ensemble cast in the show's entire run. It's scenes like these that allow us to overlook some of the smaller, Saturday Morning Cartoon segments of unintentional goofiness (such as the Blackbird being packed with a comically enormous amount of explosives as Professor X flies it into Master Mold, or the goofiness of Master Mold's evil master plan). All told, capping off this first season with a satisfying, energetic, decisive victory over the Sentinels offers perfect symmetry in calling back to the series premiere, resolving our heroes' unfinished business and bringing a number of character arcs full circle.

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #128 - 4/28/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 4/28/97!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into a Flair & Piper shooting back at the NWO, Luger & Giant continuing to roll, Meng on the warpath, Brian Pillman's prayers, Rockabilly sputtering out, a classic night of Raw including the surprise return of Jim Neidhart 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!

Row 1, Seat 1 #77: Darian Bengston

Ben interviews wrestler Darian Bengston this week! The @twechattanooga champion, @DarianBengston talks about his upbringing in Iowa and London, how that shaped him, bringing his acting background to wrestling, and his rise in the sport. A great show so check it out!

ChroNoSo #30: Survivor Series 1989

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. 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 the Survivor Series 1989!

A La Carte With Keithie - Episode #27 - Boston Chris at the Movies - The Burton-Verse

Join us today on A La Carte as Keithie for part 1 of Boston Chris' journey to the movies as we talk alot of things Batman 89 through Batman & Robin or as we called it, the 89-Verse, but I think I like Burton-Verse better.
Boston Chris & Keithie give you some facts about these movies, talk the cast and their previous and future contributions to the arts and other nonsense along the way.
Where do you get those wonderful toys? Probably Amazon. 

Extreme Three Way Dance #121: ECW TV 7/24/99 - 8/7/99

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 July & August 1999!
The troublesome trio talk the Dudleys Boys chasing their tag titles, the status of the tag team division, Jerry Lynn stalking Rob Van Dam, Sabu's return, Taz fending off Corino's crew, the final hype for the TNN debut 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 158- Talk'n Docs: Lynyrd Skynyrd

The wait is over… the latest season of Talk’n Docs has arrived!
Last season Jenny, Logan, and Cowboy examined the twisted world of serial killers so it was time for a lighter note (no pun intended).  To that end, the new season will focus on documentaries featuring a range of musicians spanning multiple genres.
The crew starts things off with a bang by taking a look back at  2018’s “If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd”
This excellent documentary follows the band from their humble roots to superstardom and, ultimately, tragedy and redemption. Woven in are all of the band’s major hits along with some excellent deep cuts.
Jenny, Cowboy, and “Simple Man” Logan Crosland give their thoughts across a gamut of topics related to the film and music. For any fan of the band or great documentaries, this is not an episode to be missed. Enjoy!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #127 - 4/21/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 4/21/97!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into an all time classic episode of Raw, WATCH HIS KNEE, the ascension of Vince Russo, the return of Brian Pillman, JJ Dillon stepping up for WCW, a fire promo from Nash & Syxx, Scott Hall reemerging 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 Draft #3 WWF PPV Matches Golden Era 1985 to 1992

NoSo DRAFT - WWF PPV Matches Golden Era 1985 to 1992
In this episode of NoSo Draft, host JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Steve Bennett & Marcus Fuller to compete in a draft to build the best PPV Line-up from the Golden Era Matches.
Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster below in the comments!
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Row 1, Seat 1 #76: Scenic City Invitational 2024 Preview

It's Scenic City Invitational week! Ben welcomes SCI heads @scottchensley and @mattthemouth to discuss the 2024 tournament, SCI's rich history, and wrestlers to watch this weekend!

The Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast #92: 8/14/03 - 8/21/03

In this episode of the Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast, Jake and Logan discuss the 8/14/03 Raw and 8/21/03 Smackdown. The two discuss various crimes happening on Raw, an infuriating Steiner/Test match, Nash getting a haircut, Goldberg defeating another Evolution member, angry Kurt Angle, the destruction of Zach Gowen by Lesnar, and much more. Follow along through this progression through aggression!

GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast #16: Return of the Blake

Jennifer Smith and Matt Souza are back with a brand-new edition of GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast! On this episode, they discuss the news and recent happenings from GCW including Jordan Oliver’s injury, the ongoing World Title situation, Zilla Fatu, Matt Cardona, and more! They then pick their match of the month and preview some upcoming shows! So, pull a door off its hinges, bundle up the light tubes, and remember… It’s MDK… ALL FUCKING DAY!

NoSo Post Show - WWE Money in the Bank 2024

WWE Money in the Bank 2024 from Toronto Canada is over. It's time for NoSo Post Show to give their thought on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray, Mike Rossi & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE. 
Check out the YouTube channel for the video version. 

A La Carte With Keithie - Episode #26 - Revenge of the Shiff

Join us today on A La Carte as Keithie talks to a returning champion in the A La Carte studio Scott Shifflett and together the guys talk about the Party of 4 at lunch, new reality tv shows this fall, hitting the post on your radio dials and some deep thoughts.
As my old Scoutmaster used to say on all our camping trips that were rained out, "A good time was had by all". 

Extreme Three Way Dance #120: ECW Heat Wave 1999

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 ECW Heat Wave 1999!
The troublesome trio talk Jazz taking her aggression out on Jason, an time Dudley Boys promo, Balls Mahoney & Spike Dudley finally winning the gold, the supercharged push for Tajiri, Taz's lack of challengers, a star powered main event and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

X- Position: An X-Men Podcast #9: Days of Future Past, Parts 1 & 2

With their previous adventure offering a rare, decisive ending that didn't propel our heroes headlong into their next conflict for a change, X-MEN uses this act break to try something completely different: a time jump, as part 1 opens without warning in the distant, bleak future of 2055. Of course, the episode's title gives long-time comics devotees some idea of what to expect. "Days of Future Past" serves as the series' first direct adaptation, employing not just common characters and plot points, but lifting its story and namesake right out of the source material. The production team will go to this well on several more occasions in seasons ahead -- to varying degrees of success -- but their placement of "Days" doesn't coast on reputation alone. Though it is considered an all-time great, this story was ripe for the picking even so early in the run. Given the heavy emphasis on human-mutant relations and ever-present threat of the Sentinels, it stands as a logical extension of the ideas this first season has been most interested in getting across. Already, the X-Men have battled these mutant-hunting robots at home, abroad, and now, in the far-off future. The Sentinels' specter of oppression seems inescapable, hammering home just how high the stakes have become in the fight for trust and acceptance.
Of course, like any effective adaptation, this teleplay takes some liberal departures from the original story in consideration of its audience, medium, and priorities. For the sake of simplicity (already a challenge for any tale centered around time travel as a plot device), absent are a number of characters not yet introduced within the universe of X-MEN: TAS. Notably, protagonist Kitty Pryde is nowhere to be seen, swapped out for Bishop as the mutant on a mission from the future. The specific motive, however, remains firmly intact, as made abundantly clear in part 2: prevent the assassination of Senator Robert Kelly at the hands of Mystique and her Brotherhood to avert a nightmarish future under dominion by the Sentinels. Popular then-rookie X-Man Bishop was always going to find his way into the show sooner rather than later, and appending his introduction to a classic comics saga lends the character a certain gravitas he might have otherwise lacked as a random walk-on guest (we're looking at you, Colossus). While this necessitates changes to Bishop's own backstory, the time travel conceit alone provides a logical rationale for his inclusion. What he brings to the lore isn't entirely discarded, as the mystery of a traitor within the X-Men's ranks is incorporated and woven into Mystique's plan. It serves as an interesting addendum to the source narrative -- not only does Mystique seek to murder Senator Kelly, she means to frame the X-Men in the process. It's a strong example of the show's finesse in weaving together unrelated, disparate plot elements, separated by more than a decade of publications (not to mention efficiently concluding a subplot that would persist throughout the comics for years to come, namely in the form of Bishop's distrust of Gambit and efforts to identify the traitor). All of it coalesces on arguably the most brilliant cliffhanger the series would ever deliver. For all the production team knew, this 13-episode season was going to be their only shot at bringing the X-Men to life on Saturday mornings. With their penultimate story ending on a twist DESPERATELY in need of resolution, the stage is set for a monumental, can't-miss finale.
X-TRA: The reappearance of Mystique in this 2-parter allows for the opportunity to do a little continuity patchwork. Comics fans disappointed by Rogue's apparent lack of history with Mystique during their encounter in "Come the Apocalypse" were placated by the confirmation that the duo's familial relationship from the comics is maintained within the series after all. The explanation for Rogue failing to recognize her own foster mother? Rogue simply knew her in a different guise, with Mystique's natural appearance either previously unrevealed to Rogue OR a byproduct of Apocalypse's handiwork.

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #126 - WWF In Your House: Revenge of the Taker 1997

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the WWF In Your House: Revenge of the Taker 1997!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into the elevation of Vince Russo to power, a messy Tag Team Title match, Rocky Maivia sputtering out, the terrible reveal of Rockabilly, Undertaker burning Paul Bearer, the forgotten Hart vs. Austin classic 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!

Row 1, Seat 1 #75: 1 Called Manders

Ben welcomes @1called_manders to the show this week, and they discuss college football, his rise through independent wrestling, and the value of travel and hard work. A great show so check it out! 

The Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast #93: SummerSlam 2003

In this episode of the Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast, Jake and Logan are joined by Matt Ferrell to discuss SummerSlam 2003. They break down an underwhelming undercard, Guerrero's US title defense, Coach's heel turn, RVD attempting to stop Kane's reign of terror, a physical battle between Angle and Lesnar, Triple H's controversial win, and much more. Follow along through this progression through aggression!

ChroNoSo #29 - Survivor Series Showdown, November 1989 WWF 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.
This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into WWF from November 1989. They also cover other matches, segments & events from The Survivor Series Showdown, WWF Superstars & More!

A La Carte With Keithie - Episode #25 - Even Higher Fidelity

Join us today on A La Carte as Keithie talks to his great friends, John, Bobby & Ethan from Technical Skate Shop / Inclusion Records in Norwell, MA. 
The guys talk the beginnings of the skate shop where John sold skateboards, BMX bikes and snowboards, but quickly moved on to start the 2024 best independent record store in the Boston area, Inclusion Records. 
We then find out the eclectic mix of their desert island albums and some background sounds of the store in business. 
Just like the Boston Celtics, these guys are the balls.

Extreme Three Way Dance #119: ECW TV 7/3/99 - 7/17/99

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 July 1999!
The troublesome trio talk the Dudleys Boys playing with fire, Balls Mahoney on the rise, the Impact Players bringing the intensity, Taz dealing with Corino's antics, Tajiri's big push 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 157- Talk'n Docs: Ted Bundy

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 3 with a review of the 2019 film Extremely Wicked, Shocking Eviland Vile and the Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes documentary. The crew discusses the series and the documentary in great detail with topics including: Bundy’s narcissistic attitude, the gruesome details of his murders, the performances from the film, thoughts on thedeath penalty, and much more!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #125 - 4/14/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 4/14/97!
They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then get into an all time, epically terrible edition of Raw, the ensuing fallout and change from the chaos in South Africa, the final build for In Your House, more confusion from the Horsemen, a strong night for the NWO, WCW standing tall 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!

Row 1, Seat 1 #74: Kaia McKenna

Ben welcomes wrestler Kaia McKenna on this week's show! @KaiaMcK talks about being a wrestling nerd, training with Seth Rollins, being a woman in professional wrestling, and much more!