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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".
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Jennifer Smith and Matt Souza are back with a brand-new edition of GCDub: A Game Changing Podcast! On this episode, they discuss the happenings from recent GCW shows including Blake Christian and the World Title situation, Tournament of Survival 9, Effy vs Mance Warner in Cage of Survival, 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!
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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 October 1989. They also cover other matches, segments & events from Saturday's Night Main Event #23, WWF Superstars, Madison Square Garden & More!
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A naturalist, a writer, a lover, a hunter, a ranchman, a soldier, a politician and an all-around nice guy. Join us as this week as Hail to the Keith looks into one of the most amazing Presidents in US History: Theodore Roosevelt.
From sunrise to sunset, this mythic man went through love and loss, war and peace, hunting and conservation and did all of it with that amazing voice of his.
No wonder he spoke softly.
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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 June 1999!
The troublesome trio talk Corino stalking Taz, the arrival of Rhino, Storm & Credible targeting Lynn, Dudley Boys for hire, the early build to Heat Wave, the influx of Northeast Indy talent and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!
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"I AM my powers. And the good they can do. For my friends, and for the whole world. I reckon maybe I can live with that after all."
Experts Jenny, Tim, and Keith are back with another double feature and faced with the question: what if the physical condition of mutation could be removed, rendering a mutant indistinguishable from their baseline human peers? This thought experiment has offered some of the richest concepts for exploration across all of X-Men media and drives the central conflict of our two-parter. Would such a mutation "cure" be selfish to pursue? After all, the Spider-Man Principle teaches us that with great power comes great responsibility; that is, a commitment to use said power to the maximum benefit of all. But does such a responsibility exist in a world that would just as soon see its self-appointed protectors erased from existence? Furthermore, wouldn't it be selfish or irresponsible for certain mutants, due to the nature of their powers, NOT to seek a cure if such an option was available? Possessing a dangerous, "always on" power that she cannot consciously control, Rogue is the one main character who represents the best argument in favor of a mutant cure. Her mutation is perhaps the cruelest of all - invisible on the surface, allowing her to easily pass as "normal," yet posing a risk to anyone within arm's reach. To counter this, Rogue must deprive herself even the most fleeting, casual acts of human intimacy. For all the good she can do as a member of the X-Men, it's hard to deny that the removal of her powers wouldn't be a net benefit: not only to Rogue individually, but society at large. There are others who view their mutations very much as gifts and intrinsic to their identities. This is where the series starts to touch upon the concept of mutant pride, and feels ahead of its time in doing so. While a number of X-Men stories can be boiled down to "good" mutants vs. "bad" mutants and the humans caught in the middle - or, the human response to living among mutants - another important dimension to consider is how mutants feel about themselves. On the one had, it would be easy to present the characters with superficially cool, wish-fulfillment powers completely under their control (itself an interesting type of privilege rarely brought up within the franchise) as being dismissive of the cure. Yet as with most things X-Men, the dividing lines are not so clear cut. In the end, the purported cure turns out to be a cautionary tale, with those who volunteered to go through with it ending up far worse off for the experience. Taking the cure off the board in this way may seem a cop-out, but to some extent the show has a moral imperative to do so. After all, there's no cure for any of the real-world stand-ins for mutation that make people "different." And even if there was, the onus isn't on the oppressed to change who they are for the satisfaction of their oppressors. The conclusions drawn and options available are much the same as where we leave this pair of episodes: there's no changing who you are, but you can change the way the world sees you. However unfairly, that burden is laid at the feet of the vulnerable communities most in need of such change. So it goes in life as it does in fiction, with the X-Men persisting in fighting for acceptance by a world that fears and hates them.
X-Position X-TRA: Dr. Adler - presumably the real Dr. Adler - can be seen in a photograph alongside mutant inventor extraordinaire Forge in episode 4 ("Lifedeath," pt. 1) of sequel series X-Men '97. Forge goes on to explain that he worked with the scientist while in the employ of the U.S. Department of Defense. He stopped short of outright developing weapons against mutants, but Adler had no such qualms. Adler used Forge's research and prototypes to create the power-blocking inhibitor collars first seen on Genosha (in "Slave Island"). This same technology was utilized in the development of the neutralizer gun Storm was de-powered by in episode 2 ("Mutant Liberation Begins"). (Also pictured with Adler and Forge, albeit partially obscured? None other than Bastion, leader of the anti-mutant taskforce Operation: Zero Tolerance. The doctor traveled in extremely mixed company.)
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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 September 1989. They also cover other matches, segments & events from Primetime Wrestling, WWF Superstars, Madison Square Garden & More!
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In this episode of NoSo Draft, host Ryan Gray welcomes in JT Rozzero, Chad Campbell & Mike Rossi to compete in a draft to build the best NWO roster possible!
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Ben talks with Landon Hale this week! @HaleYeah3 discussed his rise in wrestling and balancing it with his career as a chiropractor. Landon also talks about his recent trips to Germany and Thailand. A great show so check it out!
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Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT & Marcus 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 2005-2006 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on WrestleMania 22. They then put a bow on the season with a series of awards, and 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!
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