Turnbuckle Podcast

17/06/2021

Did you know that Professional Wrestlers and the q***r community literally spoke the same language at one point?! In this episode, we are chatting through the very q***r beginnings of Pro Wrestling including the language of Polari which would later influence common wrestling worlds such as “Kayfabe.”
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15/06/2021

Guess who's back?! Welcome to Season 2 of Turnbuckle Podcast!

In this episode, Sam and Adam discuss the association between camp, LGBTIA+ culture and professional wrestling. They also take a look at the subversion of straight masculinity by wrestlers like Gorgeous George and other early exóticos.

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‎Show Turnbuckle Podcast, Ep Episode 17: Wrestling’s Very Q***r Beginnings - Jun 15, 2021

13/09/2020

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09/09/2020

This book is AMAZING! Want to win your very own free copy?! Check out our episode this week for details!
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08/09/2020

Check out the new episode now with writer .writes and illustrator ! And, join the contest to win your very own FREE copy of the book! Details on the episode, available wherever you stream podcasts!
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07/09/2020

When we were kids, there simply was not enough books about wrestling. Ryan L. Schrodt .writes and Nicholas Camia are changing that with their new book, “S is for Suplex” ! Written by Ryan and illustrated by Nick, this new dynamic book is not just a treasure for young wrestling fans, but more mature ones as well. Ryan and Nick are on the show chatting about their journeys, how they created the book, what it was like reaching out the the roster of talent featured and much more! The book is available for pre-order now and comes out September 15!
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We are also giving away two free copies of the book! Make sure to listen to the episode and learn how to enter the contest!
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07/09/2020

When we were kids, there simply was not enough books about wrestling. Ryan L. Schrodt and Nicholas Camia are changing that with their new book S is for Suplex: A Wrestling Alphabet. Written by Ryan and illustrated by Nick, this new dynamic book is not just a treasure for young wrestling fans, but more mature ones as well. Ryan and Nick are on the show chatting about their journeys, how they created the book, what it was like reaching out the the roster of talent featured and much more! The book is available for pre-order now and comes out September 15!

We are also giving away two free copies of the book! Make sure to listen to the episode and learn how to enter the contest!

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‎Show Turnbuckle Podcast, Ep Episode 16: S is for Suplex with Guests: Ryan Schrodt & Nick L. Camia - Sep 7, 2020

26/08/2020

Happy to our six-man tag partner, “The Scarier Terrier” Ted! (Pictured here as Teddy Omega...duh)

21/08/2020

How does Kayfabe fit into the Speaking Out Movement? Sam and Adam are joined once again by Alex, Queen of the Ring who is breaking it down on the show this week. Be sure to listen to the full@episode wherever you stream your podcasts!
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17/08/2020

Sam and Adam are joined once again by Alex, Queen of the Ring ! This week Alex is chatting about The Speaking Out Movement, its impact on Professional Wrestling, and its legacy. The three are investigating the movement, the many allegations and wrestlers mention. In addition, they look at Cancel Culture and its place in society.

*Host Note: We recorded this a few weeks before the return of Sammy Guevara and the release of Jimmy Havoc.
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17/08/2020

Sam and Adam are joined once again by Alex, Queen of the Ring! This week Alex is chatting about The Speaking Out Movement, its impact on Professional Wrestling, and its legacy. The three are investigating the movement, the many allegations and wrestlers mention. In addition, they look at Cancel Culture and its place in society.

*Host Note: We recorded this a few weeks before the return of Sammy Guevara and the release of Jimmy Havoc.

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‎Show Turnbuckle Podcast, Ep Episode 15: Speaking Out with Guest: Alex, Queen of the Ring - Aug 17, 2020

11/08/2020

Alex, is on the show discussing the power and influence of Social Media in and on wrestling!

Alex is no stranger to social media, making connections with fans, wrestlers, organizations in the incredible world of Professional Wrestling!
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10/08/2020

Adam & Sam are joined by the amazing Alex, !The trio are discussing the power and influence that Social Media has had on professional wrestling. From Twitter wars to YouTube Series, social media has no only helped the business grow, but it has changed the business forever. Alex also chats about her journey in the world of professional wrestling from being a fan to a recognized personality across the country!
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10/08/2020

Adam & Sam are joined by the amazing Alex, Queen of the Ring! The trio is discussing the power and influence that Social Media has had on professional wrestling. From Twitter wars to YouTube Series, social media has no only helped the business grow, but it has changed the business forever.

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‎Society & Culture · 2020

15/07/2020

We’ve had a few weeks off but in that time have lined up a few stellar guests! We’re back with new episodes next week!
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28/06/2020

“That’s gatta be Kane!”

24/06/2020

08/06/2020

02/06/2020

The Sounds of Revolution!

31/05/2020

Follow the link to find various State/City Bail Funds and Legal Help: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1X4-YS3vFn5CLL9QtJSU0xqmTh_h8XilXgOqGAjZISBI/mobilebasic

30/05/2020

‪A Tale of Two Hardys. One liberated on Wednesdays and one, literally, bound on Fridays. ‬

17/05/2020

Drew Gulak has been released from WWE as the continue.

16/05/2020

This week on the show took us through VICE’s Top 10 WWE Themes of all time.

Yesterday, our guest, , gave us her list of the Top 10 Greatest Themes of all time. Today, Co-host, is giving us his!

Criteria: How well they fit the wrestler, pop-inducing, and listenability.
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10. Baron Corbin - I Bring the Darkness
9. The Brood – Blood
8. The Rock – Electrifying
7. Shinsuke Nakamura- The Ring Sun
6. Cm Punk - Cult of Personality
5. D-Generation X - Break it Down
4. Macho Man Randy Savage - Pomp and Circumstance
3. Chris Jericho - Break the Walls Down
2. Undertaker - Rest In Peace
1. Stone Cold Steve Austin - I Won’t Do What You Want
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What’s YOUR list?! We challenge you to post yours and tag us!
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15/05/2020

This week on the show took us through VICE’s Top 10 WWE Themes of all time.

Needless to say, our guest and, Co-host had *feelings*.

So, Sam asked asked Kate and Adam to come up with their Top 10. And based on the criteria of: How well they fit the wrestler, pop-inducing, and listenability, this is is Kate’s List. (Adam’s list is coming tomorrow!)
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10. Hulk Hogan - Real American
9. CM Punk - Cult of Personality
8. Shinsuke Nakamura - The Rising Sun
7. Jeff Hardy - No More Words
6. Chris Jericho - Break The Walls Down
5. Wyatt Family/Bray Wyatt - Live In Fear
4. Ric Flair - The Nature Boy
3. Triple H - The Game
2. The Undertaker - Rest In Peace
1. Stone Cold Steve Austin - Glass Shatters/I Won’t do What You Tell Me
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13/05/2020

What goes into a good Wrestling Theme? Kate Hensler from joins Adam and Sam on the pod this week to discuss!
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12/05/2020

Adam & Sam are joined by Kate Hensler from On Deck IC this week to chat about music and its use in wrestling!

Kate's company is getting into the Pro Wrestling Theme Song business and she's chatting about how that all came to be. The three are also discussing the power of music, what it does to people and more specifically how it is used in wrestling.

Sam will also be sharing VICE's list of the Ten WWE Theme songs of all time...a list that Kate and Adam have some feelings about.

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‎Show Turnbuckle Podcast, Ep Episode 13: Music in Wrestling - May 12, 2020

11/05/2020

If you like cool Tees, social activism, pro wrestling, or some combination of the three — have we got a shirt for you!
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11/05/2020

Kate Hensler from joins Adam and Sam on the show tomorrow! They are chatting about music in wrestling! Make sure you check it out on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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08/05/2020

Well? Are you in? 🙃🙃🙃

08/05/2020

.writes is KILLIN’ IT in his new TURNBUCKLE PODCAST TEE!

You can pick up yours at www.belowthecollar.com/turnbucklepod

ALSO, make sure you pre-order Ryan’s new book “S is for Suplex” on Amazon!

30/04/2020

Former Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel has been released by WWE.
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He joins the still-growing list that began on April 15. To hear more about the recent and others listen to last week’s episode of Turnbuckle Podcast! •
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30/04/2020

is live next week, but prior to that has been releasing pre-recorded episodes that for the most part have been great! However the one exception to that is the constant array of squash matches. Why not just have these unsigned indie wrestlers go one on one against each other and eliminate the “enhancement talent” trope?
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28/04/2020

It’s been reported that Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez has also been released by WWE.
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He joins the still-growing list that began on April 15. To hear more about the recent and others listen to last week’s episode of Turnbuckle Podcast!
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26/04/2020

Adam and Sam are chatting about the massive WWE firings that occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Is there a larger lesson to be learned, especially when it comes to keeping talent locked in contracts when you have no plans for them?
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24/04/2020

This week, Adam and Sam are chatting about the massive WWE firings that occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Was it a necessity or could it have been avoided or pushed to a later time when jobs were more available? In addition, the two are chatting about other infamous WWE firings of the past, the last time this many wrestlers were let go from WWE, and their thoughts on the future of wrestling, post-Covid-19.
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24/04/2020

This week, Adam and Sam are chatting about the massive WWE firings that occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Was it a necessity or could it have been avoided or pushed to a later time when jobs were more available? In addition, the two are chatting about other infamous WWE firings of the past, the last time this many wrestlers were let go from WWE, and their thoughts on the future of wrestling, post-Covid-19.

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‎Show Turnbuckle Podcast, Ep Episode 12: Fired from Wrestling - Apr 23, 2020