This week on Gorilla Talk Podcast, we're joined by Jon Escudero, founder and host of Dirt Sheet Radio, one of independent wrestling media's most respected voices. Jon and his team cover WWE, AEW, independent wrestling, breaking news, rumors, and the stories shaping the wrestling world every week.In this episode we go beyond match ratings and headlines to discuss the role of wrestling journalism in today's industry.We explore whether dirt sheets have helped or hurt professional wrestling, the responsibility of reporting backstage news, the difference between fact and opinion, spoilers, social media, fan culture, and whether wrestling has lost some of the mystery that made generations of fans fall in love with the business.If you've ever debated whether wrestling media exposes too much or wondered what it's really like covering professional wrestling, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Topics include:Wrestling journalismWWE & AEW media coverageDirt sheetsWrestling podcastsJournalism ethicsSpoilers in wrestlingWrestling fandomKayfabe in 2026Social mediaThe future of wrestling reporting

🎸 Welcome to the Rawrrzone! 🎸In this episode, Katie Kay sits down with Springfield, Missouri hard rock band Cognition to discuss their powerful debut releases, their journey into the rock scene, and the stories behind their music.Fronted by the dynamic JenX, Cognition combines heavy riffs, haunting melodies, aggressive rhythms, and emotional storytelling to create a sound that is both modern and deeply authentic. The band released their debut single "The Game" in early 2026, quickly making an impression with listeners through its intense energy and atmospheric sound. They followed it with "The Washed," a deeply personal healing anthem inspired by the devastating impact of the fentanyl epidemic.During this interview, we discuss:🎤 JenX's return to music after a 20-year hiatus🎸 Transitioning from a country music upbringing to the world of rock and metal🔥 The creation of "The Game"💙 The powerful message behind "The Washed"🤘 Building a female-fronted rock band in today's music industry🎶 The future of Cognition and what's coming nextBand Members:• JenX – Vocals• Daniel Choate – Guitar• Mychal Drysdale Jr. – Guitar• Anthony Gavazzi – Bass• Gavin McDaniel – DrumsFollow Cognition:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AfcNJ5j6f/Subscribe to Rawrrzone Media:YouTube: @RawrrZoneNYCWebsite: www.rawrrzonenyc.comFollow Us:Instagram: @rawrrzonenycFacebook: Rawrrzone MediaIf you enjoy discovering independent artists, interviews, rock music, metal music, and emerging bands, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE!#Cognition #JenX #TheGame #TheWashed #RockMusic #HardRock #Metal #FemaleFrontedRock #IndependentMusic #RawrrzoneMedia #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4866514616844288

Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, education, and research.We’re sitting down with author, DJ, professor, speaker, and music business expert Amani Roberts for an incredible conversation about music, creativity, culture, and the lasting impact of R&B groups.Amani Roberts is the USA Today best-selling author of The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups, a groundbreaking book exploring the rise, influence, and decline of legendary R&B groups from the 1950s through the early 2000s. He is also an award-winning professor at Cal State Fullerton, an international DJ, keynote speaker, and creative coach helping artists and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential.We’ll discuss:🎵 The cultural impact of R&B groups🎤 The inspiration behind The Quiet Storm📚 Music history and storytelling🔥 Creativity, resilience & artist development🎧 The evolution of the music industry💡 Advice for independent artists and creatives🎙️ His journey from DJ to professor and best-selling author📍 LIVE on the Rawrrzone Media YouTube📅 Wednesday, May 27th, 2026⏰ 8PM EST📺 YouTube: @RawrrZoneNYCFollow Amani Roberts:🌐 The Amani Experience📘 The Quiet Storm Book#AmaniRoberts #TheQuietStorm #RnB #MusicBusiness #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone #RawrrzoneMedia #MusicHistory #Podcast #Interview #RnBMusic🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4866514616844288

On Episode 292 of Welcome to the Rawrrzone, host Katie Kay sits down with rising rock artist ALYXX, a singer, songwriter, and pianist whose unique blend of classical musicianship and hard-hitting rock energy is turning heads across the music industry.Born and raised in New York with a foundation in classical music, ALYXX transformed her passion for piano and vocal performance into a powerful rock career that has taken her to major stages including Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Upheaval Festival, and Inkcarceration Music Festival.We discuss her debut EP "Emberwake," the creative process behind her music, navigating the modern rock scene, songwriting, festival performances, artistic evolution, and what fans can expect next.If you're a fan of powerful female-fronted rock, emotional storytelling, unforgettable melodies, and inspiring artist journeys, this is an episode you won't want to miss.🎙️ Welcome to the Rawrrzone📍 Hosted by Katie Kay🌎 Broadcasting worldwide through Rawrrzone MediaSubscribe, Like, Comment & Share!Follow ALYXX:Instagram: @alyxxmusicWebsite: alyxxmusic.comFollow Rawrrzone Media:Website: www.rawrrzonenyc.comYouTube: @RawrrZoneNYCInstagram: @rawrrzonenyc#ALYXX #Emberwake #RockMusic #WomenInRock #Rawrrzone #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone #KatieKay #IndependentArtist #RockInterview #MusicPodcast🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4866514616844288

🎸 Welcome to the Rawrrzone! 🎸In this episode, Katie Kay sits down with Springfield, Missouri hard rock band Cognition to discuss their powerful debut releases, their journey into the rock scene, and the stories behind their music.Fronted by the dynamic JenX, Cognition combines heavy riffs, haunting melodies, aggressive rhythms, and emotional storytelling to create a sound that is both modern and deeply authentic. The band released their debut single "The Game" in early 2026, quickly making an impression with listeners through its intense energy and atmospheric sound. They followed it with "The Washed," a deeply personal healing anthem inspired by the devastating impact of the fentanyl epidemic.During this interview, we discuss:🎤 JenX's return to music after a 20-year hiatus🎸 Transitioning from a country music upbringing to the world of rock and metal🔥 The creation of "The Game"💙 The powerful message behind "The Washed"🤘 Building a female-fronted rock band in today's music industry🎶 The future of Cognition and what's coming nextBand Members:• JenX – Vocals• Daniel Choate – Guitar• Mychal Drysdale Jr. – Guitar• Anthony Gavazzi – Bass• Gavin McDaniel – DrumsFollow Cognition:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AfcNJ5j6f/Subscribe to Rawrrzone Media:YouTube: @RawrrZoneNYCWebsite: www.rawrrzonenyc.comFollow Us:Instagram: @rawrrzonenycFacebook: Rawrrzone MediaIf you enjoy discovering independent artists, interviews, rock music, metal music, and emerging bands, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE!#Cognition #JenX #TheGame #TheWashed #RockMusic #HardRock #Metal #FemaleFrontedRock #IndependentMusic #RawrrzoneMedia #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4866514616844288

Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, education, and research.We’re sitting down with author, DJ, professor, speaker, and music business expert Amani Roberts for an incredible conversation about music, creativity, culture, and the lasting impact of R&B groups.Amani Roberts is the USA Today best-selling author of The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups, a groundbreaking book exploring the rise, influence, and decline of legendary R&B groups from the 1950s through the early 2000s. He is also an award-winning professor at Cal State Fullerton, an international DJ, keynote speaker, and creative coach helping artists and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential.We’ll discuss:🎵 The cultural impact of R&B groups🎤 The inspiration behind The Quiet Storm📚 Music history and storytelling🔥 Creativity, resilience & artist development🎧 The evolution of the music industry💡 Advice for independent artists and creatives🎙️ His journey from DJ to professor and best-selling author📍 LIVE on the Rawrrzone Media YouTube📅 Wednesday, May 27th, 2026⏰ 8PM EST📺 YouTube: @RawrrZoneNYCFollow Amani Roberts:🌐 The Amani Experience📘 The Quiet Storm Book#AmaniRoberts #TheQuietStorm #RnB #MusicBusiness #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone #RawrrzoneMedia #MusicHistory #Podcast #Interview #RnBMusic🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4866514616844288

Welcome to the Rawrrzone Episode 289 featuring Susannah B 🎶In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Susannah B to discuss her incredible journey from Manhattan’s creative scene to Los Angeles stages, building a career rooted in authenticity, healing, and emotional storytelling.Known for her warm, soulful vocals and jazz-infused sound, Susannah’s music blends adult contemporary, soft rock, and blues influences into songs that connect deeply with listeners. We discuss her critically acclaimed album POV, the importance of vulnerability in songwriting, mental health, motherhood, creativity, and using music to uplift others.We also talk about:🔥 Healing through music🔥 Navigating the music industry authentically🔥 Working with world-class musicians🔥 Emotional intelligence in songwriting🔥 Her latest music and creative vision🔥 Why connection matters more than trendsFeaturing insights into her collaborations with The Lowkeys and the inspiration behind songs like “Be All Right,” “Talkin’ To Myself,” and “My Time Now.”🎧 Listen to Susannah B:Spotify🌐 Official Website:Susannah B Official Website📺 Subscribe to Welcome to the Rawrrzone YouTube🌐 Rawrrzone NYC📻 Catch replays on:Fab 94.5 The HitzPuso 82.3 FMDa Evening Rush Network Radio#SusannahB #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone #RawrrzoneNYC #MusicInterview #SingerSongwriter #IndependentArtist #POVAlbum #WomenInMusic #HealingThroughMusic #MusicPodcast🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4866514616844288

Welcome to the Rawrrzone Episode 289 featuring Susannah B 🎶In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Susannah B to discuss her incredible journey from Manhattan’s creative scene to Los Angeles stages, building a career rooted in authenticity, healing, and emotional storytelling.Known for her warm, soulful vocals and jazz-infused sound, Susannah’s music blends adult contemporary, soft rock, and blues influences into songs that connect deeply with listeners. We discuss her critically acclaimed album POV, the importance of vulnerability in songwriting, mental health, motherhood, creativity, and using music to uplift others.We also talk about:🔥 Healing through music🔥 Navigating the music industry authentically🔥 Working with world-class musicians🔥 Emotional intelligence in songwriting🔥 Her latest music and creative vision🔥 Why connection matters more than trendsFeaturing insights into her collaborations with The Lowkeys and the inspiration behind songs like “Be All Right,” “Talkin’ To Myself,” and “My Time Now.”🎧 Listen to Susannah B:Spotify🌐 Official Website:Susannah B Official Website📺 Subscribe to Welcome to the Rawrrzone YouTube🌐 Rawrrzone NYC📻 Catch replays on:Fab 94.5 The HitzPuso 82.3 FMDa Evening Rush Network Radio#SusannahB #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone #RawrrzoneNYC #MusicInterview #SingerSongwriter #IndependentArtist #POVAlbum #WomenInMusic #HealingThroughMusic #MusicPodcast🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4866514616844288

Today on Welcome to the Rawrrzone, we sit down with actor, athlete, and sarcoma survivor Alanzo Phillips for an inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose, and overcoming adversity.Alanzo shares his journey from college basketball to pursuing acting while battling sarcoma cancer, discussing the importance of mental strength, community support, and raising awareness for sarcoma research. We also dive into his acting career, life lessons, and how surviving cancer changed his outlook forever.This is a conversation about perseverance, hope, and continuing to chase your dreams no matter the obstacles.#AlanzoPhillips #SarcomaAwareness #CancerSurvivor #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone #ActorInterview #CancerAwareness #SarcomaResearch #RawrrzoneNYC #InspirationalStory #MentalHealth #SurvivorStory #IndependentActor #EntertainmentInterview

Today on Welcome to the Rawrrzone, we sit down with actor, athlete, and sarcoma survivor Alanzo Phillips for an inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose, and overcoming adversity.Alanzo shares his journey from college basketball to pursuing acting while battling sarcoma cancer, discussing the importance of mental strength, community support, and raising awareness for sarcoma research. We also dive into his acting career, life lessons, and how surviving cancer changed his outlook forever.This is a conversation about perseverance, hope, and continuing to chase your dreams no matter the obstacles.#AlanzoPhillips #SarcomaAwareness #CancerSurvivor #WelcomeToTheRawrrzone #ActorInterview #CancerAwareness #SarcomaResearch #RawrrzoneNYC #InspirationalStory #MentalHealth #SurvivorStory #IndependentActor #EntertainmentInterview