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  • Wrestling Mayhem Show 951: Wrestling Logic is Optional with Tony Kincaid

    This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by Tony Kincaid for a chaos-filled episode loaded with WrestleMania hype, international WWE tour vibes, and a raucous session of Mayhem Mania! The crew discusses the electric Cena vs. Cody Rhodes promo, Gunther’s monstrous momentum, and dives into fantasy booking madness featuring surprise matchups like Will Ospreay vs. Hornswoggle and The Rock’s return. Plus, Tony breaks down his latest Banshee scream microphone destruction during Top Rope Tabletop, and we uncover the true meaning of “Grande Americano.”

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    🗞️ News & Discussion Topics:

    • WWE’s European Tour Vibes:
    • Hosts praised WWE’s ongoing international tour for creating a unique atmosphere with vocal, energetic European fans.
    • Soccer-style chants and big-show feelings were highlighted as a major plus going into WrestleMania.
    • Cena vs. Cody Rhodes Promo in London:
    • The panel dissected the promo battle, framing it as a key turning point for the WrestleMania storyline.
    • Cena’s veteran presence challenged Cody, with some believing Cena “won” the verbal spar but Cody held his own.
    • Cena’s ability to elevate talent in promos was compared to past battles with Roman Reigns, Austin Theory, and The Rock.
    • Gunther’s Intimidating Imagery:
    • Brief but impactful discussion around Gunther’s latest visual presentation—reinforcing excitement for his WrestleMania presence.
    • Top Rope Tabletop Mic Mishap:
    • Tony Kincaid humorously admits to destroying three microphones with a Banshee scream during the latest D&D session.
    • Audio production challenges in the studio are discussed, including mic sensitivity and the team’s efforts to adapt.

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    🧠 “What We Learned” Segment:

    • Sorg learned that new tech like switchers and camera upgrades can sneak into your studio when you least expect it—especially when justified by “business reasons.”
    • Rizz learned how to navigate the chaos of managing Mayhem Mania, even when graphics and match logic spiral out of control.
    • Tony Kincaid learned that adding The Rock to a fantasy match not only breaks the system, it also makes the best-smelling bout in Mayhem Mania history.

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    💥 Mayhem Mania Highlights (Quick Bullets):

    • Graduated Matches:
    • B-Fab & Mia Yim vs. Spitfire (TNA).
    • Joe Hendry & John Cena.
    • New & Modified Fantasy Matches:
    • Will Ospreay vs. Hornswoggle – A wild swap out of AJ Styles, defying all logic.
    • AJ Styles vs. Becky Lynch w/ special guest referee Liv Morgan.
    • CM Punk vs. Karrion Kross vs. The Rock – Triple threat match with epic promo potential and best-smelling vibes.
    • Oba Femi vs. Jacob Fatu – An intense hoss fight freshly added.
    • Mayhem Mania Chaos:
    • Seamus sent to Space Jail.
    • Fan interactions influenced match changes.
    • “Grande Americano” debate over Starbucks-sized references and luchador naming conventions.
    • A mystery Patreon message may have changed future cards.

    1 hr 35 min
  • AwesomeCast 727: Gotta Deduct ’Em All: PokeTax, ProArt, & Muppet Mayhem!

    oin co-hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar as they get geeky and awesome with this week’s wild ride of tech, pop culture, and AI-fueled adventures.

    🔹 Awesome Things of the Week

    • Sorg’s Pick: ASUS ProArt Display
    • Sorg shares his experience upgrading to the ASUS ProArt Display, a color-calibrated monitor designed for creatives and video editors. With a unique 16:10 aspect ratio and ProArt Palette support, it’s a game-changer for his Final Cut Pro workflow.
    • 🔗 Get the ASUS ProArt Display on Amazon
    • Katie’s Pick: PokeTax
    • Taxes meet Pokémon in the most unexpected way. PokeTax is an open-source Pokémon-style battle game that helps you file your tax return while facing off against tax-themed trainers. It’s weird, it’s real, and it’s definitely not an April Fool’s joke (they swear).
    • 🔗 Read the TechCrunch article on PokeTax
    • Dave’s Pick: NFL Embraces 8K Camera Tech
    • Dave dives into how the NFL is upgrading its chain gang game with a Hawkeye-style tracking system using 8K Sony cameras for accurate ball placement. It’s a step into the 21st century for football officiating.
    • (Link not provided in spreadsheet; reference article is from The Verge)

    🧠 Other Topics Discussed

    • AI-Generated Muppets from ChatGPT
    • The crew tests out the latest GPT image features to transform real photos and wrestling posters into full-on Muppet parodies. It’s fun, chaotic, and surprisingly accurate — complete with character-specific tattoos and branding.
    • Tax Haven 3000 — Dating Sim + Tax Filing
    • A look back at last year’s tax prep/dating sim crossover game, complete with a limited-edition body pillow of the in-game avatar, Iris. Yep, that’s a thing.
    • 🔗 Tax Haven 3000 details (from show notes)
    • Ranch Milk? April Fool’s at its Weirdest
    • Turner’s Dairy and Eat’n Park team up for “Ranch Milk” — an April Fool’s joke that’s either genius marketing or lactose-fueled horror.
    • Cat Wars Calendar Update
    • Katie shares the April edition of her favorite AI-generated Cat Wars calendar, complete with motivational meows and battle-ready felines.
    • Robosen’s New Auto-Transforming Bumblebee
    • A look at Robosen’s latest innovation — a programmable, auto-transforming Bumblebee from Transformers that walks, talks, and reacts via smartphone control.
    • Nintendo Switch Digital Game Sharing Update
    • Nintendo explores a unique solution for sharing digital games between consoles, possibly enabling game “eject” and “load” functionality for titles like Animal Crossing.
    • Slice on Broadway Wins Best Cheese Pizza in the World
    • Longtime show sponsor Slice on Broadway takes home the crown at the World Pizza Championship. Stop by their original Beachview location to see the trophy IRL.
    • TikTok Ban Update
    • A reminder that the U.S. deadline for TikTok’s forced divestiture looms on April 5th. While few expect an actual ban, creators remain watchful.

    🎙️ Hosts:

    • Michael Sorg – SorgatronMedia.com
    • Katie Dudas – katiedudas.com
    • Dave Podnar – iPhoneography Podcast

    🎧 Support the show at: patreon.com/awesomecast

    📺 Catch full video content and more at: AwesomeCast.com

    1 hr 2 min
  • Fishing Without Bait 463: From Sketchbook to Soul: Mindfulness in the Work of David Pohl

    In this introspective episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer continues a deep and engaging conversation with acclaimed Pittsburgh illustrator and painter David Pohl. With decades of creative work, David reflects on the evolution of his artistic voice—from installations at the Mattress Factory Museum to the soulful simplicity of his latest paintings.

    David opens up about the emotional and spiritual dimensions of his art, the impact of music on his healing journey, and the existential considerations of preserving an artist’s legacy in the digital age. Listeners gain insight into the meditative and ambient influences behind David’s process, the value of empathy in visual storytelling, and his personal message about embracing life’s cyclical nature.

    This episode is a heartfelt exploration of creativity, mindfulness, and meaning through the eyes of an artist who has truly “fished without bait.”

    🎨 Discover more of David’s work at www.DavidPohl.com

    21 min
  • A Gay & His Enby 162: Phaedra on a Stick

    This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the newest episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta, that sees Kelli’s Balmain fundraiser lead to a Flavor Flav versus Latoya Jackson showdown we could only dream of. Plus, Part One of the Married To Medicine reunion where Phaedra is not missed and Sweet Tea and Quad come to a head. Then, the season finale of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills featuring fireworks in St. Lucia, and that includes Sutton. And finally, a new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race where the queens reunite with family for a tear jerking makeover challenge.

    4:47 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 16: Episode 03

    1:05:17 - Married to Medicine: Season 11: Episode 14
    2:01:15 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 14: Episode 17
    3:18:48 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 17: Episode 13

    We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.

    We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com

    Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com

    All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby

    In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace.

    American Civil Liberties Union

    Trevor Project
    PFLAG
    True Colors United
    OutRight International
    Lambda Legal
    GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
    Human Rights Campaign
    It Gets Better Project

    3 hr 57 min
  • Histories, Mysteries, & Victories 10

    PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the passing of Bill Mercer and the history of World Class, including when Declan found the syndicated program in Pittsburgh

    50 min
  • Wrestling Mayhem Show 950: Is Beastman a Furry with The Misfit Militia

    This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShowJoin Sorg and Rizz with special guests Blaire Zelith and Jasper Alvin Ziegenbock (JAZ) of the Misfit Militia as they dive into the latest happenings in pro wrestling, discuss the art of storytelling and character development in the ring, and share behind-the-scenes insights from 880 Wrestling and their growing Patreon project. From the rise of “El Grande Americano” to the debate over Beastman’s fuzzy status, it’s a jam-packed episode of laughs, hot takes, and mayhem.

    📰 News Topics & Discussions:

    🔥 El Grande Americano / Chad Gable’s Luchador Transformation

    • Discussion about Chad Gable’s new persona, “El Grande Americano”
    • Hilarious commentary about the AI-generated promo package introducing the character, featuring “Gulf of America”
    • Talk about intentional bad design as part of the gimmick’s effectiveness
    • Comparison to past Lucha representations in WWE (e.g., Lucha House Party)
    • References to crowd reactions, past stereotypes (e.g., Mexicools), and possible callbacks to Mr. America
    • Commentary on using real-world controversy for wrestling storylines

    🧠 AI in Wrestling Production

    • WWE’s use of AI in creating wrestling promos draws criticism
    • Hosts discuss the role of AI in media production and why the intentionally low-quality AI segments work for the El Grande Americano gimmick

    🏟️ AEW & Ring of Honor Production Strategy

    • Rizz and Sorg appreciate AEW scaling down venues (e.g., Masonic Temple in Detroit) to focus on vibe and presentation
    • Praise for ROH’s current output despite late-night tapings and low crowd energy

    💉 Hardcore Wrestling / Edge in AEW

    • Jim Cornette criticized Edge (Adam Copeland)’s AEW run as “career killing”
    • Hosts argue Edge is enjoying himself and still capable in-ring
    • Discussion about hardcore spots, including barbed wire bump, and how Moxley & Edge are doing what they want
    • Comparison to “sad” returns like Ric Flair and Mick Foley in TNA or Undertaker/Kane in Saudi Arabia

    🧀 Cheese Whiz, Pit Fight & STDs

    • Talk about Jasper’s run-in with Corey Futuristic at Pit Fight and being temporarily recruited into the STDs (Sexy Talented Dudes)
    • Absurdity of characters like Cheese Whiz and pop culture-inspired gimmicks

    🐾 Is Beastman a Furry?

    • A hilarious segment debating whether indie wrestler Beastman qualifies as a furry
    • Conclusion: Beastman is “furry adjacent,” possibly a cryptid, and definitely welcome at Anthrocon

    💡 Wrestling Class Anecdotes

    • Sorg shares funny stories from teaching podcasting, including how students misunderstood a John Cena heel turn as a major political betrayal

    🎙️ Special Feature: The Misfit Militia

    • Jasper and Blaire talk about forming their tag team, Misfit Militia, with help from Keith Haught
    • Shared punk/outsider energy, despite different training backgrounds (Rise Wrestling for JAZ, 880 Wrestling for Blaire)
    • The importance of identity and character in tag work

    🎥 Behind the Scenes at 880 Wrestling

    • Introduction to 880 Happy Hour, a new series exclusive to 880’s Patreon
    • Gives developing wrestlers match reps and promo opportunities in a lower-pressure, pre-taped environment
    • Allows character experimentation (e.g., some wrestlers change alignment from their Thursday night roles)
    • Highlights talents like Elijah, Luca, and Jean

    📚 What We Learned This Week

    Sorg learned that even his mother is now getting wrestling-related YouTube content — specifically someone yelling “America John Cena!” whenever opening a beer bottle on an RV review video.

    This hilariously reinforces how deep John Cena’s influence has gone — even into RV influencer content.

    1 hr 53 min
  • AwesomeCast 726: Space Shrooms, Gemini Grows, and the Watch That Wouldn’t Die

    This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/AwesomeCast 📍 Co-hosts: Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chachi, and Dave Podnar (@ProfPod)

    This week on AwesomeCast, the crew dives deep into the newest waves of AI integration, celebrates the return of beloved tech gadgets, and explores practical innovation in transportation and space exploration. Here’s everything we cover:

    🔹 AI Tools & Features

    • 📸 ChatGPT Image Generation Gets a Boost

    Dave shows off OpenAI’s updated image generation powered by GPT-4o, replacing DALL·E. The new engine offers significantly improved text rendering and visual accuracy.

    🔗 ChatGPT

    • 🎙️ How AI is Revolutionizing Content Production

    Sorg discusses how tools like MacWhisper and ChatGPT are speeding up podcast editing and video script creation — a full content pipeline powered by AI.

    • 🔊 Gemini AI Adds Audio Summaries for Files

    Google Gemini now lets users generate narrated audio summaries directly from uploaded documents, including podcast scripts and articles.

    🔗 Gemini AI App

    🔗 Gemini Audio Overview Feature

    • 💥 Gemini Can Quietly Remove Image Watermarks

    Without being explicitly asked, Gemini’s “improve image” function can strip out repeated watermarks — raising ethical concerns for digital creators.

    🔗 Gizmodo Watermark Removal Story

    🔹 Gadgets & Gear

    • ⌚ Pebble Smartwatch Reboots via Rebble OS

    Chachi is hyped for the return of Pebble with a new Kickstarter-backed smartwatch running Rebble OS. Long battery life, e-paper display, minimalist UI — it’s the dream wearable for Android fans.

    🔗 Core Smartwatch on Kickstarter

    • 🚙 Sorg’s New Ford Maverick Hybrid

    Sorg shares his experience picking up a 2022 Ford Maverick: a compact, fuel-efficient truck with city-friendly hybrid mileage and a 3D-printable accessory system.

    🔗 Ford Maverick Details

    🔹 Science & Space

    • 🍄 Space Mushrooms: NASA’s Edible Experiment

    NASA tests mushrooms as a viable, fast-growing food source in orbit — ideal for long-term space missions thanks to low water needs and high nutrition.

    🔗 Mission: Mushroom

    🔹 Podcasting History & Inspiration

    • 🎧 20 Years of “History According to Bob”

    Dave celebrates Bob Packett’s impressive milestone — 20 years of podcasting with 5 history-focused episodes per week. A tribute to grassroots podcasting done right.

    🔗 History According to Bob

    🔹 Bonus Banter & Tangents

    • 📲 iOS vs. Android AI Integrations — A full discussion comparing Siri + ChatGPT vs. Gemini-powered Android phones.
    • 🧠 AI Face Swap Fails — Sorg tests Gemini image editing and accidentally creates a nightmare-fuel face fusion.
    • 💬 Weird Group Texts & RCS Glitches — Chachi vents about Android group chat chaos with renaming bugs and message threading issues.

    📌 Support AwesomeCast on Patreon

    Get early access, exclusive post-shows, and more!

    👉 Patreon.com/AwesomeCast

    🔗 Subscribe & Follow:🌐 AwesomeCast.com📺 YouTube🎧 Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram

    1 hr 5 min
  • Fishing Without Bait 462: Brushstrokes & Breakthroughs: David Pohl on Art, Doubt, and Discovery

    In this enriching episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with acclaimed illustrator and painter David Pohl. David opens up about his lifelong artistic journey, reconnecting with painting during the pandemic, and using art as a deeply personal form of meditation, healing, and expression. The discussion explores themes of internal versus external validation, the evolving creative process, and embracing imperfection through mindfulness.

    David shares how music, particularly Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, inspires his work, and how his personal studio practice reflects Zen-like spontaneity and presence. Listeners will also learn about the origin of his “House of Pingting” Instagram name, rooted in spirituality, radio storytelling, and a touch of whimsy.

    This episode delves into the solitude of the artistic life, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of embracing the process over results—resonating with creatives and seekers alike. Whether you’re an artist, a mindfulness practitioner, or someone navigating change, this conversation offers wisdom, vulnerability, and inspiration.

    🎨 Discover more about David’s work in illustration, collage, and painting at www.DavidPohl.com

    🌊 For more episodes, visit FishingWithoutBait.com

    22 min
  • A Gay & His Enby 161: Crazy Yacht from Hell

    This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the newest episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta, where Porsha’s fed up with Drew, Dennis and all of the drama, leading to an off camera tongue lashing. Plus, the season finale of Married To Medicine that sees the group convene in Georgiaton as Quad and Sweet Tea’s futures in the group are up in the air. Then, a new episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills where Sutton plays defense from everyone in St. Lucia, including a ticked off Garcelle And finally, a new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race where the interpretive dancing is just as ugly as the dresses on the runway.

    5:33 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 16: Episode 02

    1:14:06 - Married to Medicine: Season 11: Episode 13
    1:53:07 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 14: Episode 16
    3:26:31 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 17: Episode 12

    We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you.

    We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com

    Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com

    All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby

    In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace.

    American Civil Liberties Union

    Trevor Project
    PFLAG
    True Colors United
    OutRight International
    Lambda Legal
    GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
    Human Rights Campaign
    It Gets Better Project

    4 hr 12 min

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