For all shows including our archived content visit our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool Pro wrestling history. WWE, WCW, NWA, AEW, NXT, NJPW, TNA, Impact, ROH, AWA, ECW, and the pioneer era of pro wrestling. Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) is a pro wrestling historian who has produced the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show for over 15 years at Wrestling Observer. This is the free version of some of the pro wrestling podcasts we produce at When It Was Cool. There is much mo ...
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Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online has been providing the number-one pro-wrestling and mixed martial arts podcasts and radio shows in the world since 2005. From 1998 to 2001, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer hosted Wrestling Observer Live, the most-listened-to streaming radio show at Eyada.com. In 2001 they moved their show to Sports Byline USA and Sirius Satellite Radio, where it continues to air to this day with Alvarez and Mike Sempervive as co-hosts. Alvarez and Meltzer have interviewed ...
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Just two guys shooting the breeze about pinball. Send questions and comments to [email protected]
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Digital & Business Transformation | Customer Experience | Leadership | Innovation This podcast goes beyond theory. It brings you real-world experiences from best-in-class experts who explore the intersection of people, technology, and measurable business results. Hosted by Gregorio Uglioni—global transformation leader, keynote speaker, and recognized authority in Customer Experience (CX)—each episode features insightful conversations with top executives, innovators, and changemakers. Discove ...
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The only podcast where a romance writer and guest debate the sex lives of fictional characters. Hosted by bestselling author, Elissa Sussman.
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Stuttering John Melendez from The Howard Stern & Jay Leno show fame becomes a Democratic Political Pundit after prank calling the idiot known as Donald Trump. Now he focuses on taking down the corrupt, Fascist, lying, Party known as the GQP.
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On this last DragonKingKarl show of 2025, I grab a copy of a really cool book I've been looking at for a while - the WWE Encyclopedia. I have versions of this same type of book for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, etc. but I expected the WWE book to be well... full of lies and cheesy. It was full of kayfabe, but it wasn'…
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On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, the pro wrestling year in review series continues with a stop in October 2025.Returning guest and podcaster Mike Gilbert talks about AEW WrestleDream, Seth Rollins actually getting injured at WWE Crown Jewel and all the fallout, TNA's big October with Bound For Glory, and all the best of the rest from the wrestling …
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Yes, Bryan Alvarez is back with a solo show on CHRISTMAS NIGHT to talk three big shows, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, and NXT from Tuesday! We'll tell you the best matches, what to watch, what to skip, and more! A fun show as always, so check it out, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!~~!
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It's the WORLD FAMOUS -- and 20th anniversary, in fact -- BRYAN AND VINNY CHRISTMAS SHOW! As little pro-wrestling talk as humanly possible. An unhealthy amount of alcohol. Gifts. Phone calls. Famous people. Surprises. And more. It only comes once per year, thank God, so enjoy it today!
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It's the WORLD FAMOUS -- and 20th anniversary, in fact -- BRYAN AND VINNY CHRISTMAS SHOW! As little pro-wrestling talk as humanly possible. An unhealthy amount of alcohol. Gifts. Phone calls. Famous people. Surprises. And more. It only comes once per year, thank God, so enjoy it today!
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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about as we recap NXT from Tuesday night, take a look at AEW Dynamite and Collision the next two days, give our Christmas pro-wrestling wishes for 2025, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!
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The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including our weekly chat with Granny, CHRISTMAS CHAOS~!, Christmas trivia, the soap opera and wrestling reports, and more, then the boys review TNA Impact Wrestling from the week of December 24 2025! A fun show as always so check it out~!
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On the heels of AEW's Blood & Guts and WWE's WarGames comes TNA's Steel Cage match, where 10 men quickly enter a single ring and things get very crowded. But the match seemed to bring a definitive end to the TNA vs. NXT feud, while also setting up, um, something for the Hardys. Elsewhere, there's a 20-man battle royal for a world title match on New…
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On a Tuesday Wrestling Observer Live, 'Filthy' Tom Lawlor returns to preview Tuesday's WWE NXT, AEW lineups, Wrestle Kingdom 20 and lots more.Lance Storm also joins the show to unite the Filthy Storms -- a tag team name we just totally made up.
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On this last DragonKingKarl show of 2025, I grab a copy of a really cool book I've been looking at for a while - the WWE Encyclopedia. I have versions of this same type of book for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, etc. but I expected the WWE book to be well... full of lies and cheesy. It was full of kayfabe, but it wasn'…
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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Tanahashi's last match in Korakuen Hall, the Tokyo Dome and added matches, more thoughts on the AAA show, Dave's thoughts on the 2025 Awards, the RAW report, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!…
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The Big Audio Nightmare is back as Adam Summers & Mike Sempervive preview Wrestle Kingdom 20, talk Hiroshi Tanahashi's legendary career, and take a look the major shows coming up from Stardom, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and All Japan Pro Wrestling. Available now, only for subscribers at f4wonline.com.
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On a new Wrestling Observer Live, Filthy Tom Lawlor and GUEST Bryan Alvarez recap an awesome AAA show from Saturday plus WWE SmackDown and AEW Collision reviews.
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Listen to the full audio from Tony Khan's media call prior to Saturday's AEW Worlds End ppv.
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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including a lot of history built around Antonio Inoki, all the shows this weekend including Smackdown, Collision, the AAA PLE, CMLL and more, a bunch of news, and at the end spoilers for all the major shows upcoming. A fun show as always so check it out~!…
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#272: Different Beats Better: Branding That Sells Without Selling with David Brier
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28:20Hear branding advice that shifts focus from "better" to "different." David Brier explains how branding is the art of differentiation. He shows why brands that only tweak visuals fail, and shares real cases: a failed Jaguar rebrand and a successful Napa Fresh relaunch. Learn practical steps and imagination tools. About David Brier David Brier, known…
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The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including a full recap of both Smackdown and Collision, the former of which was quite meh and the latter of which was a quick one-hour watch, plus some thoughts on the AAA show this weekend if you didn't get a chance to see it. A fun show as always so check it out~!…
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Andrew Zarian is back with the latest Wrestling Observer Live Sunday edition, talking all the latest news in professional wrestling.I start by talking about seeing AEW Dynamite taped from the Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, and I share my thoughts on what I saw without spoiling the details. I also discussed this week's Collision from Saturday and…
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Lots of holiday wrestling for the weekend. We'll run down Friday night's Smackdown and RAW taping results for next Friday and this Monday respectively. Plus, AEW Collision at a special time, AAA Guerra de Titanes, House of Glory, CMLL and AEW this weekend at The Hammerstein Ballroom. It's the holiday season and people are too uptight about end of t…
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On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show 1000 Hours podcast series we finally get not one but TWO matches between the two biggest stars of the pioneer era of pro wrestling. William Muldoon had not previously wrestled Col. James H. McLaughlin mainly because Muldoon was not a fan of collar and elbow wrestling nor did McLaughlin co…
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On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show 1000 Hours podcast series we finally get not one but TWO matches between the two biggest stars of the pioneer era of pro wrestling. William Muldoon had not previously wrestled Col. James H. McLaughlin mainly because Muldoon was not a fan of collar and elbow wrestling nor did McLaughlin co…
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Dave and Garrett are back on Wrestling Observer Radio talking about all the latest in this week's issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, including his story on John Cena's retirement match.
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Les Thatcher and Victor Sosa are back today to talk about the finish to John Cena's last match and some of the reactions that finish received over the last several days. We'll also discuss Drew McIntyre seemingly running in place all over again, MJF's return being expected but what he was returning for being quite unexpected and a couple of tales f…
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On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, the 2025 year in review series continues with a stop in September.Rejoining the show for his yearly appearance is Davie Portman of Post Wrestling and Poisonrana.The guys talk about AEW All Out vs. WWE Wrestlepalooza, Will Ospreay's neck surgery, WrestleMania heading to Saudi Arabia, and more from the wrestling world…
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Mady Maio and LOVE, ACTUALLY, or why we all deserve a Karl of our very own
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36:05Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Mady Maio, as we debate the sex lives of characters from LOVE, ACTUALLY. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: LOVE, ACTUALLY (2003) Find Mady online: Instagram TikTok Camber Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY FINE here! Buy ONCE MOR…
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John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales are back on The Fight Game Podcast talking about Austin Theory unmasking on RAW, CM Punk's money promo, the Continental Classic, Worlds End matches so far, and wonder what will keep WWE hot in 2026.
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The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including a full review of both AEW Dynamite, a three-hour show featuring Continental Classic matches and the return of MJF, and the NXT show which was better than usual, partly because of a fortuitous messed up finish! A fun show as always so check it out~!…
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On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Josh is joined by first-time guest Dave LaGreca of Busted Open.The guys talk about the year Busted Open has had and what's to come for 2025, criticisms of the show, some LaGreca history, and lots more.
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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez is back for a special solo show talking tons of different topics including AEW Dynamite from Wednesday, the Continental Classic and the Tokyo Dome show and how they might play into each other, standings for the tournament, and tons more! A fun show as always so check it out~!…
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It's a Pinball Christmas Miracle with Triple Drain Pinball Podcast
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1:56:44This isn't your typical LoserKid episode! Off the rails ridiculousness does insue. You've been warned. Support Us Via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LoserKidPinball Buy Merch - silverballswag.com/loserkid Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loserkidpinball/# Tiktok - https://www.tik…
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WWF Survivor Series 1992 & Smoky Mountain Wrestling
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54:31Today, I wrap up my months long look back into the early 1990s, a time when the pro wrestling business was in its worst state during my lifetime. Thanksgiving 1992 gave us two interesting shows to discuss. First, WWF Survivor Series 1992 was a very mixed bag with a great main event and a lot of not-so-great stuff, and Smoky Mountain Wrestling had i…
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#271: How BSI Software Builds the Future: Data, AI Agents and Digital Sovereignty with Markus Brunold
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21:04This episode explains how BSI builds for data, AI agents, and digital sovereignty. Markus Brunold shares the company mission, cloud and AI model choices, and how human roles and AI agents work together. Hear concrete examples and product thinking for regulated industries like financial services. About Markus Brunold Markus Brunold is CEO of BSI Sof…
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On this edition of the DragonKingKarl show, pro wrestling historian and author Karl Stern begins wrapping up our months long look at the 1990s by taking a look at a rare one-off pay per view from 1991 which took place on a Tuesday (as the name suggests). WWF This Tuesday in Texas featured Hulk Hogan ending the very short first WWF title reign of Th…
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#270: Why Human Voices Are the Secret to Digital Transformation with Alex Wunschel
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28:03Learn why human voices drive digital transformation. Alex Wunschel explains how voice builds trust, shapes culture, and makes leaders relatable. Get concrete tips to speak authentically, train voice skills, and embed audio into internal communication. Hear real examples and pitfalls to avoid in corporate communication. About Alexander Wunschel Alex…
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The year is 1884 and the first national pro wrestling star, Col. James H. McLaughlin has been semi-retired for quite a while working as a train engineer. He had been the American heavyweight champion and won pro wrestling's first major tournament in Detroit, MI in 1870 setting the course for pro wrestling going forward. Now, he suddenly returns and…
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Paige Harbison and THE HOLIDAY, or why we're all horny for that f-cking cottage
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34:31Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Paige Harbison, as we debate the sex lives of characters from THE HOLIDAY. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: THE HOLIDAY (2006) Find Paige online: Instagram TikTok Website Nameless Best Friends Pod Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLET…
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Star Wars and Walking Dead | Stern Pinball's Latest Creations
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46:56The Legendary John Borg sits down with us to talk about his two more recent games, Star Wars Fall of the Empire and The Walking Dead Remastered.By LoserKid
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We're talking Stern, Bally/Williams, and how you can get your hands on a pinball machine for $20! Support Us Via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LoserKidPinball Buy Merch - silverballswag.com/loserkid Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loserkidpinball/# Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.c…
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#269: School Needs a CX Makeover: Here is How with Leonard Sommer
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32:18Leonard Sommer argues schools are stuck in an industrial model and kill creativity. He shares proven examples and methods to redesign student experience. Learn why culture, not curriculum, matters and how businesses can partner with schools to prepare future workers and protect human creativity in the AI era. About Leonard Sommer Since 2014, Leonar…
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Not only are we talking Top 5 pinball of 2025, we're also covering Beetlejuice and Walking Dead Remasterd! Email us [email protected] to get $1000 off of a P3 Support Us Via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LoserKidPinball Buy Merch - silverballswag.com/loserkid Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/ Instagram…
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#268: AI Won't Fix Bad CX But It Will Expose It with Rajat Chawla
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25:53This episode shows how AI magnifies both strengths and gaps in customer experience. Rajat Chawla explains why AI exposes bad CX, how invisible effortless experiences look, and what leaders must do on culture, accountability, and journey design using Taco Bell, KLM, and Starbucks examples. About Rajat Chawla Some highlights about Rajat Chawla: - Asi…
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The 1000 Hours podcast series looks back at the pioneer era of pro wrestling, the era before Frank Gotch. On this episode, pro wrestling historian Karl Stern takes a look into the 1880s as William Muldoon wraps up his tenure in California with a debacle of a worked match against Clarence Whistler that turned into a double cross. Whistler was suppos…
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Haley Renken and HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS, or why Ben can find your clit, but not your heart
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32:18Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Haley Renken, as we debate the sex lives of characters from HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS (2003) Find Haley online: Instagram TikTok Find me: Website Instagram TikTok Buy TOTALLY AND COMPLET…
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#267: Mastering CX and Digital Innovation: Global Insights
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36:52In this engaging episode Gregorio Uglioni welcomes Hussein M. Dajani, a visionary leader in customer experience and digital transformation. Hussein shares his journey through various leadership roles, highlighting his impactful work at Red Bull, Nissan, and Deloitte Digital. He discusses the importance of customer-centric strategies and the integra…
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Elizabeth Hughes and Star Wars, or why we should all be looking for our own Obi-Wan Kenobi
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31:18Join me (Elissa Sussman) and my guest, Elizabeth Hughes as we debate the sex lives of characters from the Star Wars Universe. Warning: This episode contains extremely adult language Spoiler Alerts for the following: STAR WARS in general, but specifically: A New Hope (1977) The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Return of the Jedi (1983) The Phantom Menace …
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Corwin "Bug" Emery joins us to talk about their latest creation, Beetlejuice! Socials: patreon.com/loserkidpinball Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loserkidpinball/# Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@loserkidpinball Merch: silverballswag.com/loserkid…
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#266: The Heart Of Service: a Blueprint For Human-Centric Ai In Customer Service
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29:04This episode dives into The Heart of Service, a practical guide to human-centered AI in customer service. Nick explains real stories, change management, measuring AI impact, frontline listening, ethics, and tools leaders can use. Good for CX leaders, managers, and practitioners. About Nick Glimsdahl Nick Glimsdahl is a trusted advisor to customer s…
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Muldoon, Whistler, and Dinnie - 1000 Hours
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55:50My 1000 Hours podcast series is taken from my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus and covers the pre-1900 era of pro wrestling. In this episode, William Muldoon, Clarence Whistler, and Donald Dinnie are in a feud. Worked or shoot? There is evidence of both. Clarence Whistler gets injured yet again. Donald Dinnie goes to j…
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