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Breaking The MetaWhy This Congressional Candidate Says Both Parties Failed Working AmericansIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, we sit down with Dylan Blaha, a pro-peace veteran and former cancer research scientist running for Congress in Illinois’s 13th District. We discuss why he’s challenging establishment politics, the impact of money in politics, universal healthcare, immigration realities, foreign policy, and how working-class communities are being left behind.Blaha shares insights from the campaign trail, including conversations with voters across a heavily gerrymandered district, the struggles facing rural hospitals, and why many Americans feel unheard by Washington. The discussion also explores accountability in government, rebuilding trust, and what mean...
2026-02-2025 minBreaking The MetaRural Healthcare, Affording Life & Democracy | Ashley Bell InterviewIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, Mike Winson sits down with Ashley Bell, a physician associate, educator, and congressional candidate running for North Carolina’s 10th District. Bell shares her journey from healthcare and education into politics and explains why the overturning of Roe v. Wade and growing threats to healthcare access pushed her to run for Congress.The conversation explores the real concerns facing North Carolinians, including rising costs of living, job losses, rural hospital closures, and access to affordable healthcare. Bell discusses the impact of expiring healthcare subsidies, the risk to rural clinics, and wh...
2026-02-1922 minBreaking The MetaCorporate Money, Healthcare & Accountability | Interview with Matt ConroyIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, Mike Winson sits down with Illinois 5th District congressional candidate Matt Conroy to discuss why he’s running, what voters are telling him, and the real issues shaping the 2026 election. From healthcare costs and housing affordability to childcare expenses and political accountability, Conroy outlines the economic pressures facing working families and why he believes the current political system is failing everyday Americans.The conversation dives into corporate influence in politics, campaign finance reform, term limits, and the need for transparency and accountability in Congress. Conroy also shares his personal story gr...
2026-02-1836 minBreaking The MetaThe Working-Class Agenda: Wages, Healthcare & Accountability | Interview w/Karishma ManzurIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, Mike Winson sits down with New Hampshire U.S. Senate candidate Karishma Manzur to discuss healthcare reform, the housing crisis, minimum wage, campaign finance, foreign policy, and the future of the Democratic Party. From Medicare for All and affordable housing to accountability in government and grassroots political engagement, this conversation explores the real issues impacting working Americans. If you care about money in politics, healthcare access, economic justice, and the direction of U.S. democracy, this interview offers insight into the challenges voters face and the policies shaping the future.🎧 Lea...
2026-02-1742 minBreaking The MetaResistance Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All, BUT the Odds Are Ever In Our FavorIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, Meg Tomasic joins the conversation to explore what unity, resistance, and community look like in a deeply divided America. From a viral snow day moment in Washington, DC to the larger questions of burnout, social media pressure, and political polarization, the discussion examines whether joy can be a form of resistance and why people shouldn’t feel guilty for moments of peace in difficult times.The conversation dives into activism beyond protests, the dangers of purity tests within movements, the importance of voting and local engagement, and how building co...
2026-02-1654 minBreaking The MetaVirginia 1st District Candidate Tim Cywinski on Big Money, Healthcare & Democracy ReformVirginia’s 1st District congressional candidate Tim Cywinski joins Breaking the Meta to discuss healthcare costs, corporate money in politics, democracy reform, tax policy, and the future of American foreign policy. In this in-depth interview, we break down campaign finance reform, “Democracy Dollars,” ethics standards in Congress, insider trading, housing affordability, Wall Street ownership of homes, and what a post-Trump foreign policy should look like.Tim shares why he calls himself a reformist Democrat, how both parties have failed to deliver for working families, and why middle class wealth building should be at the center of federal policy...
2026-02-1538 minBreaking The MetaCan a Progressive Win in Texas? Zeeshan Hafeez Makes His CaseTexas 33rd District candidate Zeeshan Hafeez joins Mike Winson on Breaking the Meta to discuss immigration reform, ICE, progressive politics in Texas, Gaza, campaign finance, and the future of the Democratic Party. In this in-depth interview, we break down Texas gerrymandering, low voter turnout, affordability, Social Security, minimum wage, foreign policy, and what accountability in Congress should really look like.Zeeshan shares why he entered politics after 9/11, how October 7th reshaped his campaign, and why he believes Texas is not a red state but a low-turnout state. We also discuss abolishing ICE, impeachment efforts, corporate PAC money...
2026-02-1235 minBreaking The MetaA Progressive Republican Running for Congress in NC? | Kate Barr InterviewKate Barr is running for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 14th District in the Republican primary with policies that challenge the political status quo. In this interview, we discuss gerrymandering, voter accountability, Tim Moore’s stock trades, disaster relief delays in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, cost of living in NC, and why Barr believes the primary is the real election in non-competitive districts.Kate explains her plan to make the first $100,000 of income tax-free for every household, why Fair Map legislation is her first priority in Congress, and how voter power, not party labels, can...
2026-02-1135 minBreaking The MetaCole Carter on Poverty, Medicare Cuts, and Accountability in CongressCole Carter is running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District, covering most of Philadelphia, and his campaign centers on poverty, crime prevention through opportunity, a federal jobs guarantee, Medicare for All, youth investment, and government accountability. In this interview, we discuss Philadelphia’s affordability crisis, food insecurity, gun violence, healthcare cuts, stock trading bans for Congress, and how America’s global standing is changing under current policies.This conversation explores how poverty drives predictable outcomes, why dignity matters in policy, and how direct community investment in youth, arts, and jobs can reduce crime and rebuild neighborhoods. Carter...
2026-02-1042 minBreaking The MetaShe was arrested at Her Green Card Interview | What ICE Did NextICE detained a woman during her green card interview in San Diego. In this exclusive interview, Mila Araya shares what happened when ICE agents arrested her at USCIS, transported her in shackles, and held her for nearly a week in detention despite having no criminal record. We break down the green card process, immigration detention conditions, bond hearings, ICE administrative warrants, and what really happens inside detention centers.Mila came to the U.S. from Peru at age four. During her marriage-based green card interview, USCIS approved her I-130 petition, then ICE entered the room and detained...
2026-02-091h 01Breaking The MetaThis Texas Candidate Wants to Break Corporate Control of GovernmentProgressive candidate Anthony Bridges joins Breaking the Meta to explain why he’s running for Congress in Texas’s 32nd District. In this in-depth political interview, Anthony talks about Texas redistricting, money in politics, state violence, immigration, the affordability crisis, healthcare, housing, and why grassroots movements must challenge establishment power. He breaks down how big donors, corporate control, and political theater have failed everyday people.In this conversation, we explore how Texas’s mid-decade redistricting reshaped District 32, why Anthony decided to challenge establishment politics, and what voters across North Texas are actually worried about. From unchecked state violen...
2026-02-0529 minBreaking The MetaFrom Special Forces to Congress | A Conversation with Kyle GauckArmy veteran and Special Forces soldier Kyle Gauck joins Breaking the Meta to talk about why he’s running for Congress in Connecticut’s 2nd District. In this in-depth political interview, Kyle discusses January 6th, democracy, accountability, money in politics, term limits, the affordability crisis, and why working families are being crushed by the cost of living. He explains how his military service shaped his views on democracy, foreign policy, civil liberties, and what real representation should look like.In this episode, we cover what people across eastern Connecticut are telling him at the doors, including fears abou...
2026-02-0430 minBreaking The MetaAir Force Veteran Running for Congress Sounds the Alarm on DemocracyIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, I sit down with Air Force veteran Jeff Pixley, who is running for Congress in Oklahoma’s 4th District. Jeff shares his journey from growing up in a military family, to flying F-16s, to working around Air Force One, and ultimately to the moment that pushed him to retire early and step into politics.We talk about what Oklahoma voters are really saying on the ground, from affordability and healthcare to frustration with Congress not doing its job. Jeff lays out why restoring constitutional balance and real government oversight is...
2026-02-0342 minBreaking The MetaRural America Is Breaking | Callie Barr on Healthcare, Poverty, and Political NeglectIn this episode of Breaking The Meta, Mike Winson sits down with Callie Barr, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, which covers the entire Upper Peninsula and the northern third of the Lower Peninsula.Callie shares her journey from military spouse to nonprofit advocate to University of Michigan law graduate, and now congressional candidate. She talks openly about her husband’s service in Iraq and Afghanistan, living with PTSD and traumatic brain injury, and how navigating the systems meant to help veterans pushed her into public service.This conversation goes deep into what peop...
2026-01-2930 minBreaking The MetaTaking on the Political Money Machine | Kevin Ryan InterviewIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, Mike Winson sits down with Kevin Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran, public school teacher, and union member who is running for U.S. Senate in Illinois.Kevin is running a radically different kind of campaign. Instead of dialing for dollars, he bought a school bus and has traveled to all 102 counties in Illinois, talking directly with voters across the political spectrum. His core message is simple but ambitious: our government doesn’t work for everyday people because money controls politics, and the only real fix is a constitutional amendment.
2026-01-2837 minBreaking The MetaRunning for Congress to Fight ICE, Housing Injustice, and Corporate Control | Anabel MendozaIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, we sit down with @AnabelforCongress a progressive candidate running for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District, for a deep, honest conversation about working-class politics, immigration, housing, foreign policy, and what real accountability in government should look like.Anabel is a lifelong Chicagoan who grew up on the Southwest Side in a working-class immigrant family. In this interview, she shares what pushed her to run in 2026, what she’s hearing directly from people at the doors, and why she believes this moment demands bold, unbought leadership.We talk about the life e...
2026-01-2244 minBreaking The MetaChicago’s Future, ICE, and Corporate Control | Reed Showalter InterviewBreaking the Meta sits down with @ReedShowalter progressive candidate for Illinois’s 7th Congressional District, for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about the future of American democracy, economic freedom, ICE raids in Chicago, corporate power, and what real progressive leadership could look like in Congress.Reed shares his background as a former antitrust attorney who worked on investigations into Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple, served at the DOJ, FTC, and the White House National Economic Council, and now brings that experience into a grassroots congressional campaign rooted in housing, healthcare, food security, climate action, and government accountability.T...
2026-01-2144 minBreaking The MetaVeteran & Foster Mom Running for Congress: Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs InterviewIn this episode of Breaking The Meta, we sit down with Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs, a military veteran, foster parent, and progressive Democrat running for Congress in Virginia’s 1st District.Elizabeth shares why she decided to run, what she’s hearing from people across her district, and why affordability, foster care, military accountability, and banning congressional stock trading are central to her campaign. We talk about the real cost of living crisis, the myth of trickle-down economics, working across party lines, and what accountability should actually look like in Congress.This conversation goes beyond party labels and...
2026-01-1541 minBreaking The MetaCan Politics Actually Work for People Again? | NJ-11 Candidate Anna Lee WilliamsIn this episode of Breaking the Meta, I sit down with Anna Lee Williams, a progressive candidate running in the special election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Anna shares her story, from community organizing and union work to immigration advocacy and corporate social responsibility, and why she decided to run for Congress at a moment when so many Americans feel priced out, burned out, and ignored.We talk honestly about what people across NJ-11 are saying when she knocks on doors, the affordability crisis, healthcare, housing, corruption in politics, and why she believes ov...
2026-01-1432 minBreaking The MetaRunning Against MAGA in East Texas | Chelsey Hockett on Fighting BackIn this episode, Mike sits down with Chelsey Hockett, a Texas mom, organizer, and Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Texas’s 5th District.Chelsey shares the deeply personal story that pushed her into politics, from high-risk pregnancies and the impact of Roe being overturned, to organizing protests, hosting empty-chair town halls, and directly confronting a MAGA congressman who hasn’t faced his constituents in years.This conversation goes far beyond campaign slogans. Chelsey breaks down what’s really happening on the ground in East Texas, including billionaire land grabs, water and aquifer threat...
2026-01-0644 min
Breaking The MetaThe Truth About Addiction No One Wants to Talk AboutThis conversation goes deeper than most. Mike Winson talks with Ben Fisher, a creator with more than two million followers and the founder of A String of Hope, opens up about his long journey through alcoholism, opioid addiction, shame, recovery, and rebuilding his life as a husband, father, musician, and mentor.We talk about what addiction really feels like from the inside, why so many people hide their pain, how community can make or break someone in their darkest moments, and what recovery actually looks like for different people. Ben shares raw stories from childhood to rock-bottom moments, the...
2025-11-161h 05
Breaking The MetaInside the Portland Protests: What Media Won’t Show YouThis episode of A More Perfect Podcast goes inside Portland’s front-line reality. Mike talks with Aimee, a single mom, protester, and livestreamer who has been documenting the nightly clashes at the Portland ICE facility. She describes what it’s actually like on the ground, the misinformation being pushed about the city, why federal agents are escalating force, and what happened the night a protester was knocked unconscious while ICE agents stood by.We also get into how everyday people can resist authoritarianism, the psychological toll of this moment, the failures of Christian nationalism, and why community solidarity matters more...
2025-11-1150 min
Breaking The MetaHow to Turn Grief into Art with Author Kate HillIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, we talk with author Kate Hill about her new book The Art of After: How to Turn Your Grief into Art. She shares how losing her father at 13 shaped her creative life, why grief needs movement, and how art can help us transform pain into meaning. We also get real about emotional blocks, trauma, resilience, and what it means to stay grounded when the world feels heavy.Kate walks us through the idea of grief as energy and how creativity can help us move through anger, sadness, loss, and even political...
2025-10-3041 min
Breaking The MetaWhy Gen Z Is Running for Office And WINNINGIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson sits down with Leila Staton, a 21-year-old progressive running for Iowa’s 54th District. Leila talks about why she decided to run, Iowa’s healthcare crisis, the loss of OBGYNs after abortion bans, the impact of school vouchers, and the fight to restore political civility.They discuss growing challenge of being a young woman in politics, and what it means to rebuild community in an age of misinformation. From rural hospitals closing to farmers demanding real markets, Leila’s story highlights what’s at stake in the heartland—and how young...
2025-10-2826 min
Breaking The MetaFrom MAGA to Democrat: Journey Out of Right-Wing PoliticsIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson talks with Ally Sammarco, a digital strategist who made the rare journey from MAGA Republican to Democratic campaign staffer. They discuss what it takes to leave an ideology, how propaganda shapes identity, and why the Democratic Party still struggles to connect with voters.Ally explains how she broke free from right-wing media, what she sees inside the Democratic Party today, and why messaging, empathy, and authenticity could decide America’s political future.We also explore how billion-dollar media monopolies are reshaping public trust, what progressives can do to fight mi...
2025-10-2325 min
Breaking The MetaCan Christianity Survive Christian Nationalism?In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson and Twitch streamer Tia dive deep into the rise of Christian nationalism, what it’s doing to the church, and how progressive Christians are finding their way through the chaos.They talk about deconstruction, empathy, and hypocrisy in the church, and how politics and religion have merged into something unrecognizable. From worship culture and cult-like churches to Trump’s influence and the struggle to stay faithful amid hate and division—this conversation gets raw, honest, and deeply human.Tia opens up about her background growing up in the South, her ex...
2025-10-2156 min
Breaking The MetaYoung Leaders, Big Change: The Future of NC State PoliticsIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with Hannah Preston, MPH, founder of Influence North Carolina, to talk about how political dysfunction is crippling the state — and how young people are stepping up to fix it.🎙️ Topics Covered:-Why North Carolina still doesn’t have a state budget and how it’s hurting teachers, healthcare workers, and families-The fallout from the federal shutdown and Medicaid funding crisis-How gerrymandering has distorted representation and democracy in North Carolina-What Influence NC is doing to educate Gen Z voters and help local officials connect with their communities-The push to mak...
2025-10-1633 min
Breaking The MetaFighting Misinformation Feels Hopeless — But Here’s Why We Keep GoingWhat really happens when creators step into hostile TikTok debates to challenge misinformation? In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson talks with Meg Tomasic (DC-based social media manager and creator) about living with National Guard patrols in DC, confronting rage-bait, and pushing back on propaganda in real time. We also unpack reactions to the Trump–Pete Hegseth military event, the collapse of political “decorum,” and why empathy and facts still matter in a flooded attention economy.What you’ll learn-How rage-bait lives work and how to avoid feeding them-Practical ways to fact-check and communicate across divides-Why chapters...
2025-10-1455 min
Breaking The MetaMotherhood, Mental Health & Music: Joliet4 on Surviving DepressionIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with musician, singer, and streamer Joliet4 for a deep, funny, and emotional conversation about faith, music, motherhood, and what it means to stay true to yourself when the world—and the church—tries to define you.Joliet opens up about growing up in Nashville’s Christian music scene, dealing with postpartum depression, rediscovering herself through songwriting, and finding faith outside the walls of organized religion. She also shares the stories behind her songs “Antidepressant” and her upcoming Halloween release “Two Ghosts.”The two talk about their time in Twitch...
2025-10-091h 06
Breaking The MetaMushroom Whiskey? Meet the Woman Behind BeWilder SpiritsIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with Kelley Dugan, the founder and CEO of Bewilder Be Wilder Whiskey, a small-batch whiskey company blending the wild world of mushroom infused whiskey with fearless female entrepreneurship.Kelley shares her inspiring journey from law school hopeful to business owner—mixing her love for foraging, nature, and whiskey into one of the most unique products on the market. They talk about what it’s like to be a woman in the whiskey industry, how she turned curiosity into creation, and the real challenges of building a smal...
2025-10-0741 min
Breaking The MetaMilitary Families, MAGA Politics & The Fight for EmpathyMilitary wife, MAGA politics, military families, empathy, conspiracy theories, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) culture—this episode of A More Perfect Podcast dives into all of it with guest Reshea.Mike talks with Reshea, a military wife and TikTok creator, about what life is really like inside U.S. military families. We cover the misconceptions about service members, how MAGA politics and Christian nationalism shape military towns, and the real struggles military spouses face after federal job cuts.We also explore why conspiracy theories thrive in underfunded, under-educated communities, how empathy is missing in American society, and why authoritarian go...
2025-10-031h 01
Breaking The MetaHow Do We Talk When the World Is Divided?In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, I sit down with Emily Gross, host of Beerocracy—a political podcast that makes politics a little less stuffy and a lot more fun. We talk about how she started her show, what it’s like trying to create political content in such a tense climate, and why nuance in conversation is more important than ever.We dive into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the fear and fallout for smaller creators, the danger of losing respect in political debate, and the role social media algorithms play in fuelin...
2025-09-2944 min
Breaking The MetaWhat It’s REALLY Like to Raise a Trans Child in AmericaIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and creator, Princess Pashley, for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about parenting a transgender child in today’s America.We talk about what it was like when her daughter first came out, the challenges and fears they faced as a family, and the critical role of supportive schools, affirming doctors, and community. Pashley shares how medical care like HRT actually works, what the process looks like for minors, and why so many misconceptions are harmful and dangerous.We also dive into the bigger pi...
2025-09-2555 min
Breaking The MetaHow to Persuade Voters in the Most Conservative District in AmericaToday we sit down with Kaylee Peterson, the Democrat running in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District for 2026. Kaylee talks about why she keeps running in one of the most conservative districts in the country, what she’s hearing on the doorstep, and the concrete policies she says would help rural families — from healthcare and worker protections to campaign finance reform. What we cover-Why Kaylee decided to run again and what four years on the ground taught her-The real problems rural Idaho families are facing: healthcare access, school infrastructure, Medicaid, farm economics and tariffs-Her approach to persuading voters in a deep-r...
2025-09-2250 min
Breaking The MetaThe Political Awakening of a Generation Left BehindIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson sits down with TikTok creator Jordan the Grey Witch for an unfiltered and powerful conversation.Jordan shares her story of building an online community for people who’ve felt out of place—the “land of misfit toys”—and how she uses her platform to empower young people, challenge patriarchy, and speak out against injustice. Together, we dive into topics like:The Epstein list and what justice for survivors should look likeThe realities of patriarchy, misogyny, and male privilege in AmericaWhy literacy, education, and empathy matter in politicsThe rise of Christian...
2025-09-151h 08
Breaking The MetaDating Expert Reveals TOP Mistakes Making You UNDATEABLEIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike Winson sits down with relationship coach Kam Berard to talk about what dating and love look like in 2025.-Subscribe for more conversations on politics, culture, and the realities of modern life.-Find Kam’s work at www.revdating.com and follow her on TikTok @relish.every.vibe.We cover:-How politics and core values now shape modern relationships-The so-called “loneliness epidemic” and why many men are struggling to connect-The role empathy and emotional intelligence play in building healthy partnerships-Why younger generations are raising their standards in dating-The evolution of masculinity and wh...
2025-09-0859 min
Breaking The MetaHow Media Shapes Power and How We Fight BackIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, host Mike Winson sits down with Colombian American performer, writer, and producer Isabella Jamie to talk about Hollywood, politics, and the rise of fascism in America. Isabella shares her journey into acting and filmmaking, her experiences growing up as an “other” in North Carolina, and how her studies of fascism in Europe and Latin America shaped her perspective on media, propaganda, and resistance.The conversation dives deep into:-Hollywood’s role in shaping political narratives-The dangers of “Christo-fascism” and rewriting history in U.S. schools-Media literacy and how propaganda hides in plain sigh...
2025-09-0356 min
Breaking The MetaFrom Gaming to Real Connection: The Rise of Online CommunitiesIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike sits down with Twitch streamer Jessieology for an honest conversation about the power and challenges of online communities.We dive into:How the pandemic accelerated online friendships while traditional “third spaces” disappearedThe positives and pitfalls of building a community on platforms like TwitchBalancing authenticity, boundaries, and vulnerability as a streamerThe stigma around content creation as a “real job”Why intentional online friendships can sometimes be deeper than face-to-face onesJessie shares her journey from hobby streaming to full-time content creation, what she’s learned along the way, and how she uses her platfo...
2025-08-2558 min
Breaking The MetaTeacher Shortages, Political Attacks & The Future of Public SchoolsIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, I sit down with Lindsay, better known as Miss Mayday on TikTok, to talk about what’s really happening inside America’s classrooms. We dive into the impact of chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, and political attacks on education — and why these problems hit the most vulnerable students the hardest. From the shifting role of technology and AI in schools to the loss of community spaces, we explore how broader social and political changes are reshaping education. We also tackle misinformation, the fight for LGBTQIA rights, women’s healthcare in the VA, and why...
2025-08-121h 01
Breaking The MetaClara Cox warns the DEMOCRATIC PARTY Needs to Wake Up—NOWIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike is joined by Clara Cox for a raw, fast-moving conversation about the state of American politics. They dive deep into the “Big Beautiful Bill” just passed by the House, breaking down how it quietly shifts wealth to the top while gutting programs like Medicaid.From there, they unpack socialism vs. capitalism, challenge myths around taxation and government spending, and celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s historic primary win in NYC. What does his victory mean for the Democratic Party and for younger, progressive candidates across the country?They also talk coalition-building, the danger...
2025-07-071h 01
Breaking The MetaCan Progressives Win in 2025? Jordan Wood Thinks SoIn this episode, we sit down with Jordan Wood, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, to talk about what’s at stake in 2025 and beyond. Jordan shares his vision for Maine’s working families, his stance on climate action, healthcare, labor rights, and how he plans to stand up to corporate interests in Washington.We get into:Why he’s running nowThe challenges facing everyday MainersHis approach to building coalitions in a divided SenateWhat real progressive leadership looks like in 2025Whether you're a Main...
2025-07-0347 min
Bar Crawl RadioFasting for Gazans; Kathy Kelly / Mike Ferner -- Day 9Friday - Day 9 of the 40 day fast -- Veterans for Peace's "Fasting for Gaza." When I arrived at the US Mission across from the United Nations in Manhattan, a dozen peace activists where facing 1st Avenue with their signs calling Israel and the United States to feed the Palestinians of Gaza. I first spoke with Mike Ferner -- Mike Ferner – a Vietnam War Veteran and former city council member of Toledo, Ohio, author, and peace activist – who had protested US war and occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. We talked about not eating; Mike was holding up quite well with his 250...
2025-05-3018 min
Bar Crawl RadioFasting for GAZANS -- Kathy Kelly -- Day 1A NEW BCR SERIES:Starting on May 22, 2025, several peace activist will fast for 40 days -- vigiling in front of the United States Mission to the UN. They demand an end to US support of Israel's military and urge the American government to pressure Israel to open the Gazan borders to humanitarian aid. For this BCR series I will meet with one of these fasters -- Kathy Kelly -- periodically, and ask her to share her thoughts and concerns. Share your thoughts about this action at barcrawlradio@gmail.com or mike@veteransforpeace.org
2025-05-2711 min
Breaking The MetaEmpathy vs. Free Speech: Who Gets a Seat at the Table?Should progressives keep the door open to conservatives who show no empathy or humanity in their views—or does that just give their ideas undeserved legitimacy? In this episode, we dive into one of the most uncomfortable but necessary conversations happening in political spaces right now.Original TikTok Video from Good Trouble - https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtrouble2.0/video/7505485216983567647Substack - https://amoreperfectpodcast.substack.com/
2025-05-211h 02
Breaking The MetaAre We Living in a Plastic Bag Odyssey?Come and join us as we talk with the amazing lawyer/musician duo Jody and Jordan Lee of Couldn't Be Happiers! We talk music, politics and so much more!Check out Couldn't Be Happiers new Music video!https://youtu.be/j-M-nfIymuY?si=0QchORcfmUYEu1DBMake sure to subscribe to our Substack and support how you can! https://amoreperfectpodcast.substack.com/
2025-03-191h 14
Breaking The MetaThe RESISTANCE Blueprint and how YOU can be a part of it!In todays podcast we talk with Alyssa and look at how she is fighting back against the GOP and the current administration! You don't want to miss this one!Don't forget to join and support A More Perfect Podcast through our Substack! https://amoreperfectpodcast.substack.com/
2025-03-121h 03
Breaking The MetaThe SHOCKING Truth About PROGRESSIVES and the FutureIn this episode of A More Perfect Podcast we look at the future of the DNC and progressives as a whole. What we need to focus on, how we need to prepare for the future and how we get to the starting line.Support A More Perfect Podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/AMorePerfectPodcastFollow TheoryThot on Bluesky!
2025-02-131h 00
Breaking The MetaI Talk to a Former Christian about CHRISTIAN NationalismIn todays episode I talk with Taylor (Skeptical Heretic) about what why she left the church, how she is trying combat Christian nationalism and what we as Christians can do to become a part of society again!Support A More Perfect Podcast through our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/AMorePerfectPodcastMake sure to follow Taylor on all her socials!YT: @Skeptical_Heretic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skeptical_heretic
2025-02-121h 04
Breaking The MetaS2:E1 - Trump's Secret Plan for the Gulf of America EXPOSED!In this episode we take a look at some of the Executive Orders passed in Donald Trumps first week in office, how unChristian many are in this country and how we move forward!
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2025-01-301h 07
Breaking The MetaEpisode 9: The Real Reason You're NOT Ready for 2025 Yet w/ Dr. Rodney CooperIn this ninth episode of A More Perfect Podcast, we dive deep with Dr. Rodney Cooper, a professor of Counseling and Leadership! Join us as we explore the struggles people are facing in the aftermath of the election and discover how we can gear up for the future! This is a conversation you won't want to miss!
2024-11-2653 min
Breaking The MetaEpisode 8: Trump Wants to Arrest Immigrants and Americans?!?!
In this episode we discuss Donald Trumps desire to enact the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Opening the door to arresting and grabbing both immigrants and American citizens.
We also discuss the recent announcement that the US is deploying 100 troops in Israel to use and support a missile defense system.
Finally Trump leaves thousands stranded after his rally in California.
2024-10-1454 min
Breaking The MetaEpisode 7: Hurricane Helene, Elon and Trump create chaosIn this episode we look at the conspiracy running rampant around hurricane Helene as well as Trump and Elon returning to the location of his first assassination attempt.
2024-10-0752 min
Breaking The MetaEpisode 6: VP Debate, Jack Smith and Taylor SwiftJoin A More Perfect Podcast while we discuss what happened at the VP Debate, Jack Smith getting his 175 page indictment brief released and look at Young voters.
2024-10-0342 min
Breaking The MetaEpisode 5: Election 2024 Economic PolicyIn this episode we look into the recently announced Economic policies by the Harris and Trump campaigns.
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2024-08-2358 min
Breaking The MetaEpisode 4: When Reality StrikesIn this episode of Hammer of Truth I am joined by my friend Anna Mae a political Tiktoker! In this episode we delve into her struggles as an Ashkenazi Jew after October 7th. We also look into the recent supreme court decision regarding the abortion drug Mifepristone.
2024-06-251h 00
Breaking The MetaEpisode 3: Alabama Goes Blue over IVFIn Episode 3 we talk about the special Election in Alabama that turned a district Blue, RFK Jr. picks a running mate and Israel makes a mistake and the lives of 7 aid workers were lost.
2024-04-231h 05
2024-04-081h 02
Breaking The MetaEpisode 1: Primaries, Politics and PalestineWelcome to Episode 1 of Hammer of Truth! Where we delve into the 2024 primaries and everything that goes with it!
2024-03-231h 05
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #157: WWF Superstars 02-25-1989 (Mr. Perfect vs Red Rooster)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Count "Karen" Ted DiBiase picks up his Million Dollar belt and wears a cape
* Hulk Hogan lights up the scoreboard in the "Man vs Brother" promo game
* Steve Lombardi's education history
* Thoughts on more matches unveiled for WrestleMania 5
* Why Tully Blanchard is remembered more as a tag guy after a great singles run
* More fun with the history of Ronnie Garvin and Andre the Giant
Lineup:
- Mr. Perfect v. The Red Rooster
- Whatever...
2023-08-272h 18
Edible OceanDaniel PaulyThis is the third in an accidental series, and the 5th episode of this podcast.For our third episode, we welcomed Mike McDermid of OceanWise; the second featured Kurtis Hayne, Canada program director of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).Today, we are happy to welcome world-renowned Prof. Daniel Pauly to our podcast. He presents a different view of eco-labelling and consumer responsability that contrasts with those presented by Mike McDermid and Kurtis Hayne - since that became a larger part of the conversation between he and Tony, it made sense to feature that contrasting view here, to give a...
2023-06-1430 min
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #147: WWF Superstars 01-07-1989On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Jesse and Vince openly book the next few months of the WWF
* More examinations of the capitalization of names for the Rumble
* Bret Hart takes a guitar shot from Honky
* The noises of a Big John Studd workout
* More lies from a Ronnie Garvin promo
* The Brain Busters meet some old friends
* Randy Savage finally comes after Bad News Brown
* Rusty Brooks is back, and he's back big!
* The source of the King Haku drops
...
2023-05-292h 12
Edible OceanEpisode 4 - Kurtis HayneThis episode is the second in a series on fisheries certification programs. Last time, we interviewed Mike McDermid from Ocean Wise - this week, we welcome Kurtis Hayne, Canada program director for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). .Follow Prof. Tony on twitter @industrialdiet, and the podcast on instagram @edibleocean_podcast. This podcast is produced with funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. .Credits:Prof. Tony Winson - interviewsEdith Wilson - audio editing and production assistance; social media
2023-05-2533 min
GOLDSTÜCKLi ahoyWer pustet die Kerze aus? Du oder ich?S1 / E18
Hat da jemand Geburtstag gesagt? Ja? Na dann Happy Birthday liebes GOLDSTÜCKLi! Leider 2 Wochen zu spät, aber ey, man muss die Feste auch feiern wenn sie zu spät fallen. Vor einem guten Jahr haben wir das erste, offizielle GOLDSTÜCKLi veröffentlicht. Ende April 2022. Mit der 54. Episode feiern wir nun unseren ersten Geburtstag. Viel Glück zu unserem Geburtstag. Haben wir gut gemacht. Und wir machen weiter! Natürlich! Diese Woche mit grossartigen neuen Canzoni u.a. von der Crucchi Gang & Tristan Brusch, Russ, Another Sky, PJ Harvey, Talking To Turtles und Killer Mike & El-P. Und weil sich der Todestag von Chr...
2023-05-1340 min
Edible OceanEpisode 3 - Mike McDermidMike McDermid is the Director of Seafood at Ocean Wise. He has a wealth of knowledge on seafood sustainability, and has worked at Ocean Wise and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as well as starting his own sustainable seafood company in 2013. __ Follow Prof. Tony on twitter @industrialdietFollow the podcast on instagram @edibleocean_podcast
2023-05-1245 min
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #142: WWF Superstars 12-03-1988On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 3, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Randy Savage's "mujahadeen" moment with Jake Roberts
* Newly installed Senator Ron Bass
* Vince and Jesse make the post-match Rude Awakening super awkward
* Examining how Randy Savage would use Elizabeth in storylines
* Is this the last of the Danny Davis event center promos?
* Why Bret Hart would hold up ten fingers
* The "Keithie Langston Memorial Tag Team Tournament"
* King Haku speaks out against the returning Harley Race
* Unfortunately verbiage in the Blue Blazer's promo
* The majesty...
2023-04-171h 57
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #133 WWF Superstars 11-12-1988On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 12, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Watching for any dissension in Megapowers promos
* Alcoa "You Make The Call" on the Rougeaus-Rockers finish
* Celebrities on the $100,000 Pyramid this week
* The truest Survivor Series of all, with a notable fact about one of the teams
* The NWA "invasion" of 1988 WWF
* Gorilla and Heenan calling poker for TV
* Dino Bravo for various Halls of Fame
Lineup:
- Fabulous Rougeaus vs. The Rockers
- Whatever Happened There Update: Andre is afraid of Damien the snake
...
2023-02-071h 59
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #130: World Championship Wrestling 11-05-1988 ("Midnight Express" attack Midnight Express)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA World Championship Wrestling from November 5, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Jim Cornette takes a phone call...and a beating from the "other" Midnight Express
* The background of the sale of JCP to Ted Turner
* A new attitude for the Road Warriors
* The limitations of Eddie Gilbert as a face
* Monitoring for any and all Dusty Rhodes references
* Heel fans dressed up like DB Cooper
* Enjoying the theme from the 1980s TV show "227"
Lineup:
- RON SIMMONS vs. RIP MORGAN
- Promo: Ron Simmons...
2023-01-162h 17
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #129: WWF Superstars 10-29-1988On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 29, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Using the Macho Man to help build up Hercules with the crowd
* The relative lack of size of the Rockers in the WWF presentation
* Two shots at the Hulk Hogan "brother" promo game
* A brief rundown of Cleveland sports from the 70s to the 90s
* Trying to make sense of the original local ads from the Sacramento area
* A random ad with JFK in it, with a surprise twist at the end
* An appreciation for...
2023-01-081h 57
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #127: WWF Superstars 10-15-1988 (The Red Rooster gets his name)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 15, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Presidential libraries
* The Red Rooster as it happened
* Rick Rude's fist drop off the top rope
* The McMahons and the Clintons and their respective marriages
* Jimmy Hart hair continuity issues
* Koko B. Ware gives Vince exactly what he wants
* Jake Roberts in Beyond the Mat
* Hercules gets his music
Lineup:
- Rick Rude vs. David Isley
- Whatever Happened There Update: The current tag team division in the WWF
- Blue Blazer vs. Joe Cruz
...
2022-12-181h 49
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #114: WWF Superstars 08-08-1992 (Razor Ramon debut)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 8, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* A bizarre start to Superstars outside the usual format
* Razor Ramon's debut match on TV
* The Paul Ellering Puppet Show
* Typhoon pulls a "Sting at Starrcade '97"
* Heckling about gum
* A Basketball Hall of Famer checks in during the commercials
* Adding a dose of Stu Hart to the promo mix
* Mike Sharpe's unfortunate death
Lineup:
- Interview w/ The Ultimate Warrior. Ric Flair Interrupts The Interview
- Razor Ramon vs. Paul Van Dow
- Comments...
2022-09-032h 29
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #113: WWF Superstars 08-01-1992On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 1, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* A brief history of Keithie's musical career playing the trumpet
* Inspection sticker stories
* The British Museum's lack of humour
* Helen Hart's permanent facial expression
* Nailz Palate Cleanser of the Week: Breaking down the season 2 theme of the TV show "ALF"
* An idea for Papa Shango as a face
* Vince and Mr, Perfect "clown" around
Lineup:
- The Nasty Boys vs. Jerry Davis/Ross Greenberg
- WWF Update: Highlights Of Whatever Happened There Last Week Between...
2022-08-272h 27
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #107: WWF Superstars 06-13-1992 (1st Razor Ramon vignette)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 13, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The first Razor Ramon vignette
* Saying goodbye to Paulie Walnuts and "deaths in threes"
* TV Theme Breakdown returns with The Hogan Family
* The f'd out "May 19" bit
* Empty arena interviews
* Today in Barry Horowitz history
* The debut of the HBK mirror
* Masked jobber alert!
* A plea about the old WWF ice cream bars
* The Mountie pulls a Moe Greene
- Tatanka vs. Barry Horowitz
- WWF Update: Highlights Of Whatever Happened There with Papa Shango’s...
2022-07-102h 34
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #106: WWF Superstars 05-30-1992 (Nailz beats up the Bossman)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 30, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Nailz destroys the Bossman, who apparently has no friends to back him up
* The return of TV Theme Breakdown as a palate cleanser
* Piling on "92 Vince" for getting lazy
* A delightfully awkward WBF segment
* Jim Powers through the years
* Revisiting the Haystacks Calhoun weight issue
* Vince McMahon: Yelling fire in a crowded arena
* An early mention of ICOPRO
* "I think Hulk Hogan had something to do with this"
- Legion Of Doom vs. Kato/Rich...
2022-07-032h 22
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #101: WWF Superstars 04-25-1992 (Undertaker-Berzerker sword incident)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 25, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Reflecting on the career of the recently-passed Ray Liotta
* Ric Flair's upcoming "last match"
* The phrase "hangin' and bangin'" and its origins
* Repo Man tells on himself
* Pondering the future of "And Sid Justice For All"
* Keithie and an "Apt Pupil" moment
* The British Bulldog's hair
* Viral video stars who passed away
* Checking in with the 1992 Celtics
- “Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs. Ron Cumberledge
- WWF Update: Highlights Of Some Of The Weekend Festivities From...
2022-06-012h 06
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #87: WWF Superstars 02-08-1992On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 8, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Noticing more things from the press conference
* The notion of Papa Shango interrupting a WrestleMania main event
* Trying to count the number of times Hulk Hogan says "brother" at 2X speed...yet again
* Sid's wonderful apology
* Another Piper Coke scale, with sponsorship opportunities!
Lineup:
- Natural Disasters vs. Bob Avery/Raymond Hammer
- WWF Update: Highlights Of The Press Conference For WrestleMania VIII.
- Promo By Sid Justice sincerely apologizing
- Virgil vs. Kato
...
2022-02-131h 34
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #81: World Championship Wrestling 07-20-1991On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about World Championship Wrestling from July 20, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Debating the biggest BS guy in wrestling history
* Yet another WCW blunder on the Great American Bash '91
* More ranting about David Koechner relating to "Happy" Corbin
* Michael Hayes's career ending at a relatively young age
* Rebooking the Lex Luger 1991 heel turn and title reign
* Time travelling and spoiling events for people
* The Johnny B. Badd gimmick and a bizarre interaction with Lady Blossom
* Wrestlers on the cover of TV Guide
* A bonus watch...
2021-12-182h 05
Bar Crawl RadioMike Vogel: A New York AttitudeWe met Mike Vogel at a BCR Park Bench Chat episode in which we asked our neighbors on an afternoon stroll along the Riverside Park Promenade below the crumbing Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: Do you like your job? After a bit of cajoling, Mike joined us and told his his job was writing about what annoyed him -- we knew we wanted to learn more. This author of "New York Attitude" [2020] joined us at Gebhard's Beer Culture Bar to talk about his love-affair with misunderstood New York City and NYers. We compared the perks of living in the "City" and...
2021-10-2244 min
Greetings From Allentown224. WWF All Star Wrestling 01-19-1985 (Jesse Ventura commentary debut)A historic changing of the guard on commentary kicks off this edition of WWF All Star Wrestling from January 19, 1985!
* The disappointment of the Mosca-Ventura transfer on commentary
* Jesse's lack of immediate chemistry with PBP man Jack Reynolds
* Magnificent Muraco tells on Mean Gene in a promo
* What was the peak of Mike Rotundo's career?
* Angelo Mosca Jr.: What are we doing here?
* Cheerful human being Ken Patera
* The future of the podcast
* Bob Orton and Arn Anderson similarities
Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
Lineup:
Terry Gibbs vs Junkyard Dog
SD “Special Delivery” Jones vs “Cowboy” Bob Orton
Te...
2021-10-191h 32
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #73: WWF Superstars 08-17-1991 (Final Jake/Warrior vignette)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 17, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Breaking down the 3rd and final Jake Roberts/Ultimate Warrior vignette, including a count of times "Snake Man" is said
* Pondering bad Mr. Perfect matches
* Remaking Shawshank Redemption with Hulk Hogan in one of the roles
* A funny observation from Return of the Jedi
* Jimmy Snuka's boots and long tights
* The relative cocaine usage of the announce team
Lineup:
Jake Roberts/Ultimate Warrior vignette
The Berzerker vs. Dave Millison
Event Center: Natural Disasters, Legion of...
2021-09-271h 42
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #71: WWF Wrestling Challenge 08-11-1991 (Heenan w/Big Gold Belt)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from August 11, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The quick bombshell at the end of the show with Bobby Heenan holding the Big Gold Belt/NWA title
* Breaking down the 2nd Jake Roberts/Ultimate Warrior vignette from the cemetary
* Indecisive Sid Justice
* Famous angles on Wrestling Challenge and how they are all in 1991-92
* The worst world title change of the WWF Golden era
* A WWF event center promoting....a celebrity softball game? And also imagining what happened in the game
* The...
2021-09-112h 18
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #70: WWF Superstars 07-27-1991On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 27, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The magic of the local promo
* Sgt. Slaughter gets too sexual
* A Bobby Heenan de facto BABYFACE promo
* Making up baseball prospects trades involving the Warlord
* Stone Cold Steve Austin's kayfabe arrest sheet
* A theory about the Mountie match on this show from Edmonton
* Writing an angle for Prime Time Wrestling in 1991 involving a hostage crisis
* The mental state of Jake Roberts
* Colossal Connection opponents thru history
* Hulk Hogan accuses The Warlord of wanton vandalism
...
2021-09-052h 07
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #67: WCW Worldwide 11-23-1991 (Bobby Eaton heel turn)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Worldwide from November 23, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* "Taking it on the chin" and other tales from the Outer Banks
* Peeing in the ocean
* Beautiful Bobby (RIP) goes rogue and joins the Dangerous Alliance
* Rick Rude as a turning point for 1991 WCW
* A special According to Larry: Will he mention Bruno?
* Pondering potential interviews
* Correcting the narrative on Bray Wyatt's WWE run
Lineup:
Big Van Vader vs. Mike McReynolds
Rick Rude vs. Johnny Rich
Steve Austin & Arn Anderson vs. Dustin Rhodes & Bobby Eaton
...
2021-08-071h 33
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #59: WWF Superstars 08-03-1991On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the August 3, 1991 edition of WWF Superstars! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Roddy Piper vs Randy Savage as an influence historically
* The first training vignette with Jake Roberts and the Ultimate Warrior: overcoming fear of caskets
* How early is too early to arrive at a wake?
* Why is Sid so wet?
* Keith gets yet another nickname
* Earthquake's change to Natural Disasters gear
* The most pushed character not in the opening signature
* Did Coach ever speak? (Of course he did, don't be ridiculous!)
* A couples Camel...
2021-06-071h 49
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #52: World Championship Wrestling 04-13-1985On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about World Championship Wrestling from April 13, 1985! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* A Very Edibles Easter
* Exploring the question of what a Nature Boy is
* Manny Fernandez dressing out of order
* A Buzz Sawyer powerslam for the ages
* The ripoff that is 7 inning baseball during doubleheaders
* Week 4 of the Barry Darsow tribute segment: Krusher Krushchev and possible coded messages about Hulk Hogan?
* Minor production snafus in week 2 for JCP at Techwood Studios
* Doing a run in with glasses on
* Keithie's sound advice for dealing with bears
...
2021-04-171h 52
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #51: Mid-South Wrestling 11-10-1983 (w/WrestleMania 37 recap!)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about Mid-South Wrestling from November 10, 1983! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* The bizarre story behind an unlikely WrestleMania weekend
* Keithie's new obsession: The Golden Girls
* Jim Neidhart's many doppelgangers
* Week 3 of the Barry Darsow tribute segment: Crusher Darsow is beaten into communism by Nikolai Volkoff
* Speculating on where the young Road Warriors got their tag titles
* Is Mr. Wrestling II overrated because of Jimmy Carter?
* Whose career would you rather have, Butch Reed or Jim Neidhart?
Lineup:
~ Features a Video Opening of JYD defeating Reed for...
2021-04-141h 33
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #46: WWF Prime Time Wrestling 11-16-1992 (Mr. Perfect agrees to team with Macho Man)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the November 16, 1992 edition of WWF Prime Time Wrestling (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Who a viewer might think Randy Savage would choose as his tag team partner for Survivor Series
* Ultimate Warrior forcing the Macho Man into two audibled angles
* Owen Hart as 1980s movie bad guy
* Stan Lane as a Father of our Country
* Original 1992 commercials!
* "Lord Al" checks in with more sexualized slang
* Picturing the Big Bossman in Goodfellas
* A new idea for the Barbarian in 1992
Lineup:
In Studio Interview w/ Randy...
2021-02-272h 13
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #43: WWF Superstars 01-07-1995 (Mantaur debut)On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the January 7, 1995 edition of WWF Superstars! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Keithie adds one more to his "Sandman List"
* A rant about repetitive Royal Rumble finishes
* Replacing Pettengill with "Vince McMahon" to recite the 95 Rumble lineup
* A bizarre promo from Diesel on Bret Hart
* Lex Luger as a history teacher
* Seeing an actual Mantaur match
* Breaking down the storm scene from The Karate Kid Part II: The bizarre demographics of Tomi Village, Daniel helping the girl, Sato's final heel promo, Dennis Martinez Guy and...
2021-02-061h 32
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #33: Best of the WWF, Vol. 11On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about Best of the WWF, Volume 11 from Coliseum Video! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Ideas for Roddy Piper in mid-1987 had he not retired temporarily
* Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones and how it might lead to a Hulk Hogan match
* At what point we soured on WCW
* The star power in the 6 man match
* Lots of Jack Lotz
* Gorilla Monsoon's disgusted reaction to the end of the "minis" match
* A comprehensive breakdown of another scene in Karate Kid Part II, when Miyagi visits Sato, who...
2020-11-302h 06
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #29: Best of the WWF, Vol. 16On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about Best of the WWF, Volume 16 from Coliseum Video! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Jacques Rougeau and great "comedy" workers
* Junkyard Dog "speaking" in French
* The upcoming Vince McMahon Netflix documentary
* Grunting by women in tennis, wrestling, and curling
* Andre the Giant and the Bad News Brown poop incident
* Booking Outback Jack as a Sandman-type heel
* Preferences at blackjack tables
* Who signed off on Frenchy Martin hosting this?
* A comprehensive breakdown of the ice breaking scene from the 1986 film Karate Kid Part II
Lineup:
09/13/85 Tatsumi...
2020-11-012h 05
Greetings From Allentown189. WWF Wrestling Challenge 11-13-1988 (Bret-Valentine)The Survivor Series is approaching with this look at WWF Wrestling Challenge from November 13, 1988!
* Bret Hart faces Greg Valentine in a match that needed more time, and also a time machine for both guys
* Survivor Series team promos from three of the four heel groupings!
* All FOUR Megapowers get together
* Remembering the Richfield Coliseum, home of the first two Survivor Series (and also 1992!)
* Andre the Giant's clothes when confronted with Damien
* Akeem: the greatest satire of its time?
* The problem with Ted DiBiase's green suit
* Iron Mike Sharpe's devolution from the last TV match he had with Tito Santana
* Rockin...
2020-10-151h 39
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #26: Best of the WWF, Vol. 3On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about Best of the WWF, Volume 3 from Coliseum Video! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Hulk Hogan's sportsmanship in battle royals
* Replacing Columbus Day to honor another Italian hero
* A song idea for a new WWE Piledriver Album
* Bob Orton’s wild night in 1986 Fresno
* Survivor Series 1988 talk (of course)
* Spots where we wore out the VHS tape
* Members of the Family Ties cast
* More haircut angle ideas
* What the perfect ending to the series Cobra Kai would be plus a tribute to the work of Sa...
2020-10-102h 01
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #25: Best of the WWF, Vol. 10On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about Best of the WWF, Volume 10 from Coliseum Video! (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
* Hulk Hogan's cameo in Gremlins 2
* How Keithie got into wrestling
* Rebooting the Ernest movies with John Cena in the Jim Varney role
* Confusion among the Machines
* Yet another idea for Sid content
* Haku between King Tonga and King Haku: just like Coming to America
* Becoming an intransigent Wheel of Fortune contestant
* Breaking down Roddy Piper's 1986 face turn
* The porn scam run at a video store in the 90s
Lineup:
04/26/86 Jimmy Hart...
2020-10-031h 51
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #11: WWF Challenge 09-29-1991On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the September 29, 1991 episode of WWF Wrestling Challenge (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
- Sid Justice standing up for the honor of Mike McGuirk
- The incredible moustache of Big Bully Busick
- A trailer for Suburban Commando
- Sgt. Slaughter: was he confused sexually?
- Virgil: Spelling Bee champion?
- Ideas for a Tito Santana message on Cameo
- Ric Flair in his first WWF match on TV
- Hogan vs Flair as a draw in Boston
Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter...
2020-06-201h 15
Greetings From AllentownGFA Live #10: WCW Thunder 02-02-2000On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the February 2, 2000 episode of WCW Thunder (and some other stuff, of course!)
Topics of discussion include:
- Jeff Jarrett as leader of the nWo
- The Demon and how he isn't the "KISS Demon" anymore
- Debating Stacy Keibler vs Torrie Wilson
- Lex Luger's current state
- Is David Flair actually Dusty Rhodes' son?
- Who does The Wall remind you of?
- The wisdom of having Sid work three matches in a show including a submission match
- Mike Rotunda's ring gear
- Whether a 2000 WCW show...
2020-06-131h 37
Greetings From Allentown172. World Championship Wrestling 05-20-1989 (Funk vs Guerrero)Terry Funk is here to make everything alright on this look at World Championship Wrestling from May 20, 1989!
- Terry Funk works his way up the WCW ladder: by facing 21 year old Eddie Guerrero
- The backstory from both Funk and Guerrero on the match
- Everyone is required to give Ric Flair a shoutout
- Playing a game of "trading places" with Mike Shaw and Fred Ottman
- How Norman would be the perfect babyface in 2020
- The complete and total uselessness of Paul Ellering
- So many 1989 WCW debuts
- Rick Steiner visits his physical therapist
- The interesting...
2020-06-111h 38
Greetings From Allentown147. WWF Monday Night RAW 04-05-1993With WrestleMania 9 in the rearview (sort of), it’s back at the Manhattan Center for Monday Night RAW from April 5, 1993!
- Jerry Lawler is failed by crowd control and confronts the Macho Man
- The final days of the Beverly Brothers and Mike Enos’ destiny
- Bob Backlund’s series of weird 1993 matchups continues
- The fickle New York audience turns on their former hero Virgil
- Rob Bartlett’s pathetic phoner
- The Steiner Brothers: the reality of what people thought Arn and Tully in the WWF was
Plus:
- Damien Demento’s role in a classic Bruce Willis film
- The...
2019-12-191h 17
Greetings From Allentown124. Portland Wrestling (PNW) 10-11-1980It is a long awaited trip to the Pacific Northwest for a look at Portland Wrestling from October 11, 1980!
- An extended appreciation of Playboy Buddy Rose, the king of PNW
- A quick rundown of the Portland territory, how they were unique and the stars they produced
- Why the play by play guy would have died watching 1996 WCW
- Jonathan Boyd’s motivations for facing Buddy Rose
- Why a Jay Youngblood promo telegraphs what will happen on the next big show
- The thankfully brief run of Mike Popovitch
Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
Fa...
2019-07-161h 13
Bar Crawl RadioBCR #17: Island 2 Island -- Heathy BrewsBecky has been developing our BCR Instagram account and "hearted" Island to Island - 642 Rogers Ave. She and Danii, owner and brew-master, started talking. Danii invited us over for a photo exhibit event. So -- we decided - why not schedule an unplanned -- pop-up Bar Crawl Radio podcast in Brooklyn.We had a blast talking with photo-artist, Ivona Hertz and-- and Ivona's friends -- Alan and Mike -- as well as Island2Island bartender -- Emily. We tasted all sorts of herbal infused beers and meads. One was called "BBQ and Watermelon" and, oh my goodness, it tast...
2019-04-031h 08
Greetings From Allentown31. WWF All American Wrestling 11-13-1983Raise the stars and stripes as this week features a look at WWF All American Wrestling from November 13, 1983!
- The early format of WWF All American Wrestling and how it evolved with the sneaky use of wrestlers from other promotions
- Sorting fact from fiction on the career of the Fabulous Moolah
- The life and times of Ken Jugan
- Tony Garea and Iron Mike Sharpe renew their rivalry in “The Last Battle of Allentown”
- Bob Backlund helps Eddie Gilbert rehab an injury and things get weird
- Hulk Hogan is all over the map in late 1983 and form...
2017-09-141h 38
Greetings From Allentown9. WWF Maple Leaf Wrestling 10-13-1984The show (and host) take a trip to the True North Strong and Free this week with a look at WWF Maple Leaf Wrestling from October 13, 1984.
Included:
- The importance of Canada in the wrestling world
- WWF coming into Toronto and partnering with the Tunneys
- Canadian content regulations
- The sheer delight of the Jack Reynolds/Angelo Mosca commentary team with many, many clips
- Andre the Giant being difficult
- Dynamite Kid as revolutionary figure
- Davey “Danny” Boy Smith rips and he rhymes!
- The legend of Dave Barbie
- Iron Mike Sharpe gets a win
- Mi...
2017-04-141h 33