This week in Reseda, at the American Legion Playhouse, the Guerrilla Players proudly invite you to join them for an evening of theater and candy as they mount their hit 2014 play: "The Passion of Candice"
Concessions will be provided and proper footwear is required.
Actually, we're watching The Young Bucks battle Candice LaRae and Joey Ryan in a Guerrilla Warfare match for the PWG World Tag Team Championships. Which is only kinda, sorta, a morality play.
Joining in to discuss this brutal tag team matchup is Kurt Kroeber, writer of Psycho Sleepover!
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[The Young Bucks vs The World's Cutest Tag Team, July 26 2014, PWG ELEVEN]
It turns out Powerman 5000 had it all wrong. When Worlds Collide, it isn't the end of all time, but it IS the end of all mullets. This week we are watching the classic AAA double hair vs double mask 2 out of 3 falls battle between El Hijo Del Santo & Octagón and La Pareja Del Terror.
Listen in to find out everything you ever wanted to know about early 90s hair styles, El Tirantes, and Madonna's Boyfriend (disclaimer: he was never Madonna's boyfriend).
Joining the fray this week is Technology's very own Will Smith! (@willsmith, foovr.com)
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[Eddie Guerrero & Art Barr vs El Hijo Del Santo & Octagón, AAA When Worlds Collide, November 6 1994]
At the dawn of the ruthless aggression era, only one emo boy was brave enough to challenge the big dog by pushing him into a pile of vomit. Brave enough to refuse to back down. To even sit on Bikertaker's hog. And that boy was Jeff. This week, we look back to 2002's classic Raw ladder match between The Undertaker and Jeff Hardy.
In this episode we cover a number of topics including, but not limited to, magnum ladders, chokers, commentator sabermetrics, and crying in wrestling.
Joining Joaquin, Frank and Chuck on their journey up the steel ladder is comedian Mary Kate Martin (twitter @marykatemartin IG @runawaymk)
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[The Undertaker vs Jeff Hardy, Jule 1 2002, WWE RAW]
Two champs enter, one champ leaves! It's title unification time in Ring of Honor as we see 'American Dragon' Bryan Danielson grapple with Nigel McGuinness under PURE Championship rules. There must be a winner and this crowd must learn when it's appropriate to throw things in the ring (the answer is: only if its WCW in the 90s).
Running in to help throw science at this match-up is author, publisher and Muscle Temple member Amanda Meadows (@amandonium)
Remember to get at us on twitter @TIAPOD or via e-mail at thisisawesomepod@gmail.com with match suggestions for future episodes. And find everything TIA at thisisawesomepod.com
[Bryan Danielson vs Nigel McGuinness, August 12 2006, ROH Unified]
I'm not sure what we're celebrating, but apparently there's a big ass extreme bash and you're all invited. Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt, a sixer of Yuengling and get your ass to the ECW arena because it's time for some Hardcore Lucha.
This week we're talking Rey Mysterio Jr vs Juventud Guerrera in a 2 out of 3 falls match.
Joining in the discussion is actor, writer and producer Darren Barnet! (@darrenbarnet on Instagram. Find his latest show Simi Valley on Vice's BlackPills.com)
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[Rey Mysterio Jr vs Juventud Guerrera, ECW Big Ass Extreme Bash Night 2, Hardcore TV Episode 152, March 9 1996]
If you like Pina Coladas and watching big Brian Cage, then hang with your boys for another episode as we watch the The F*cking Machine take on Katsuhiko Nakajima.
Joining the TIA crew is Producer and legendary mastermind behind the ORIGINAL Tide Pod Challenge Eric Rusch!
So kick back, relax, don't eat dishwashing detergent, and join us for TIA's first ever NOAH match!
[Katsuhiko Nakajima vs Brian Cage, Pro Wrestling NOAH, July 27 2017]
On this week's 'sode your boys are heading to the mecca of sports entertainment to check out the rumble match with the highest Meltzer rating to date! It's the 2008 Royal Rumble which, as per tradition, sends the winner on to challenge for a world title at WrestleMania.
This match has everything... except for good pacing, good commentary, innovative eliminations, and decent music for any of the lower card wrestlers. Let's get ready to Rumble!
Entering the booth this week is producer, professional masshole and returning guest Mikey McManus! (wearemanenough.com)
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[Royal Rumble 2008, WWE, January 27 2008]
Imagine that for over three seasons, you have podded about the best matches in wrestling. Then you walk away. When you return one off-season later, nothing is the same.
Or nothing's changed at all, because your boys are back once again tackling one of the WWF's premiere heavy-hitter matches - it's Bret Hart vs Steve Austin from WrestleMania 13. We cover it all in this one, from double-turns and Ken Shamrock's surprising competence as a special guest referee to the location of Canada's belt line and the dangers of head-touching.
This week, joining your boys in the booth is writer, director and animator Tyson Hesse! (@tyson_hesse)
Remember it's never too late to suggest some great matches for us to watch because there are always more episodes and seasons coming down the pike. Hit us up on twitter @TIAPOD or e-mail us at thisisawesomepod@gmail.com
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[Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin, WrestleMania 13, March 23 1997]
This week, your boys gather together for the final time this off-season to check out episode 1 of MTV's Wrestling Society X. The conversation covers a range of topics including XPW, Joaquin's backyard wrestling connections, and the benefits of having a screaming ring announcer slash hype man.
Season 4 begins next week but we still want you sending in your suggestions for great matches to watch and discuss. Hit us up on twitter @TIAPOD or via e-mail at thisisawesomepod@gmail.com
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On this week's pod, your boys gather together once again and turn their attention toward everyone's favorite yearly tradition. That's right... We're talkin' 'bout rumbles!
Joaquin, Frank, Chuck and Tom go around the table for both the men's and women's rumbles this year and make predictions on four categories: who will be called up from nxt, who will make a surprise return, who you WANT to win the rumble, and who you think will ACTUALLY win the rumble.
So put on your favorite hat, prepare yourself for the inevitability of Roman Reigns, and have yourself a listen.
Also, be sure to check out our landing page thisisawesomepod.com and throw us some match suggestions for future episodes by getting at us on twitter @TIAPOD or via e-mail at thisisawesomepod@gmail.com
In this week's Awesome off-season episode, the gang gathers together to reflect on their favorite matches of 2017 (that didn't include Okada or Omega). Then, things get a little hypothetical as they talk about what would be their ideal dream-matches for 2018.
Our next season of episodes is on the way but that doesn't mean we don't want your match suggestions. Send us awesome matches to watch via twitter @TIAPOD or at thisisawesomepod@gmail.com
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Happy new year from all of your friends at This is Awesome! On this week's off-season podcast, Joaquin has resurrected his Everything is Wrestling quote game and challenges Frank, Chuck and Tom to pull out their buzzers and throw down in quote-tastic combat.
Who will emerge victorious? What comes after a lightning round? How is the lightning round even different from the other rounds? All of these questions are asked and answered (sort of)!
Remember to check us out on twitter @TIAPOD and at our landing page thisisawesomepod.com
Also please send in your match suggestions for Season 4. We are only weeks away and have a few episodes left to fill.