A Happy Moment

It's time for me to retire the podcast. Thank you everybody for all of your support!Where to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/

In this episode, I review the Christmas episode of WWF Prime Time Wrestling from 1990! There's a lot of short matches, but there's also some great banter between Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, as well as a lot of fun nostalgia. Come check it out!

Special thanks to Nick Opalewski!

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In this episode, I review the WCW Pay-Per-View, Spring Stampede, from 1994! This is an exciting card full of competitive matches, headlined by Ric Flair defending the World title against Ricky Steamboat. You'll find plenty of action and many familiar faces here. There's great brawling, mat wrestling and a whole lot more. If you're a wrestling fan, you definitely want to check this out!Special thanks to Nick Opalewski!

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A short review of the autobiography from legendary wrestler, Bret "The Hitman" Hart! The book takes a chronological look at his life and details a lot of behind-the-scenes happenings in the world of wrestling. There's fun stories and sad stories, and what I appreciate most of all, his honesty. Bret tells it like it is and this makes for a fascinating read that you'll have a difficult time putting down!Where to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/

In this episode of A Happy Moment, I interview actor Paul Cram! He shares insights into his journey as an actor, the challenges of being an introvert in the film industry, and his experiences with various movie tropes. We also talk about the importance of pushing oneself creatively and the value of community through his Men-Who-Read Book Club. Connect with Paul:https://paulcramactor.com/https://www.youtube.com/@iampaulcramWhere to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/

In this episode, I interview fantasy author Matthew Carauddo, creator of the epic Diamond Dragons hexalogy! Aside from being a writer, Matthew has a background in acting, directing, fencing and much more. From a young age, he's been involved in a variety of creative ventures, including directing several scenes from The Princess Bride for a high school project. Later in life he would go on to write, direct and act in his own Star Wars stage production, Balance of Power. Listening to Matthew talk, you can hear the passion he has for his projects.Huge thanks to Matthew for editing this episode!Connect with Matthew:https://diamond-dragons.com/https://www.facebook.com/diamond.dragons.taleWhere to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/

In this episode of A Happy Moment, I interview fantasy author Richie Billing, who joins me to discuss his upcoming novella Together We Rise, and the unique elements he incorporates into his storytelling, including character soundtracks. Richie shares insights on character development, themes of revolution and hope, and offers a wealth of resources on his website for writers.Connect with Richie: https://richiebilling.com/https://www.instagram.com/richiebilling/Where to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/

In this episode of A Happy Moment, I speak with Jonathan Pezza, the creator of the Curious Matter Anthology, an audio drama that adapts classic sci-fi and supernatural horror stories. We discuss Jonathan's journey into audio drama, the evolution of his anthology, the research behind his latest story, The Exile, and the impressive cast involved in the production. Jonathan shares insights into the creative process, the use of binaural audio, and his future projects.Listen after the interview to hear the trailer for The Exile!Connect with Jonathan:https://www.cmanthology.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0FBs_qFHSdD1ksTw3it9xQhttps://www.instagram.com/cmanthology/https://bsky.app/profile/cmanthology.comhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6kA0TCzqURBWyQ3LKSR0Kj?si=aX0YW9RrQI-g-eJ_6V6Hbg&nd=1&dlsi=1b631b471e0e4864Where to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/

In this episode of A Happy Moment, I speak with Coach Jake Shannon, the creator of Scientific Wrestling and a key figure in the revival of Catch As Catch Can Wrestling. We explore the history and impact of catch wrestling, its influence on modern combat sports, and the innovations in competitive wrestling formats. Jake shares his journey from a wrestling enthusiast to a business coach, and we chat about the wrestling promotion that he created - Shoot Pro Wrestling!Connect with Jake:https://www.scientificwrestling.com/https://www.facebook.com/ScientificWrestlinghttps://www.instagram.com/scientificwrestlinghttps://www.youtube.com/@scientificwrestlingWhere to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ahappymomenthttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/a-happy-moment-200235https://bsky.app/profile/ahappymomentpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.facebook.com/ahappymomentpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ahappymomentpodcast/

In this episode of A Happy Moment, I interview fantasy author Mina Brower, who shares her journey from practicing law to writing the Daughters of Chaos series. Mina discusses her background, the inspiration behind her books, the magic system in her fantasy world, and advice for aspiring writers. We also touch on the supernatural and UFO's!