Pencil Neck Geeks

Happy Shoot Year! John Pingel (Man of 1,004 Gigs, including but not limited to Tornado Tag Radio, Podcastica, and That Hashtag Show) returns! He and the Pencil Neck Geeks explore what was significant to them in the wrestling world in 2019. They also talk about what they're looking forward to in 2020.

Check out John's 1,005th endeavor at pingcroftloft.com!

It's the holidays, and what better way to spend them than by watching the motion picture "Santa's Little Helper"? Mike Nailat from This Filipino American Life joins the Pencil Neck Geeks to review this timeless classic. Starring The Miz and Paige, this film will make you think you were on the Naughty List.

The Pencil Neck Geeks are joined by film festival programmer and OG Balut Club member, Kirby Penafiel. They review the Joey Ryan documentary, "This Is Wrestling," and the Kenny Omega documentary, "Omega Man." Kirby and the PNG crew draw parallels between the documentaries, and conclude that Kirby's mom is the coolest.

Berto and Producer Justin discuss the return of CM Punk to WWE TV. Justin gives his thoughts on Bar Wrestling's Halloween show. The Pencil Neck Geeks recap AEW Full Gear.

In this special crossover episode, the Pencil Neck Geeks and This Filipino American Life talk to Scott Lost. Scott discusses his career as a professional wrestler, co-founding PWG, and the transition to comic book artist.

You can pick up his work, The 2nd Shift and Wanderers of Melisanda, at accidentalaliens.com!

Berto and Elaine talk to the Dixie Darlings, Jolynn and Jolene, from Women of Wrestling (WOW). Then Berto and Producer Justin recap WOW's Season 2 premiere. They also wade into the aftermath of Hell in a Cell and the WWE Draft.

Sal Camarillo gives the Pencil Neck Geeks a primer on Lucha Libre. They get into luchadores in film, the significance of unmasking, and more. Sal even discusses his time training to be a luchador.

Victor Chi takes a break from rehearsals of The Joy Luck Club to talk ECW with Berto and Producer Justin. Victor, actor and MCU citizen, was at the Grand Olympic Auditorium for ECW's only West Coast show, Heatwave 2000 – as was Berto! They review the event, and give their take on the infamous invasion.

Women's wrestling, clap clap clapclapclap! Berto, Elaine, and Producer Justin explore the ever evolving realm of women's wrestling - from the bra and panties matches of yore to the plethora of women's wrestling companies of today.

In the inaugural episode of the Pencil Neck geeks podcast, Berto, Elaine, and Producer Justin discuss how they became fans of pro wrestling, what brought them back, and why they keep watching.