This is Not Life w/ Adam S. Messinger

AN OVER-SIZED HOUR LONG AD FREE 50TH EDITION! The Royal Rumble happened at the end of January and I bring Rebecca along to cover the 7 hour journey! We rate EVERY MATCH on the Not Dave Meltzer Scale and talk in depth about the pure joy that was this WWE PPV. 

Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and on everything else @AdamSMessinger to keep updated. You can also donate out of the thankfulness and the kindness of your heart to help cover the costs of the show @ http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

The theme is by Dandelion Massacre! Buy their other music at http://dandelionmassacre.com

Graphic Design was done by Dan Faughnder

Editing for this episode was performed by doctor to invisible men everywhere, Kevin Lane.

Have you ever wanted to "live the dream" of working in a comic shop? I did it. Was it everything it was cracked up to be? Did I fight customers? Did I sell hella comics? Was I FIRED? Should I have been FIRED? Is that clickbait? Is that as much clickbait as AEW NEWS? All these questions answered and more on this episode!

Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and on everything else @AdamSMessinger to keep updated. You can also donate out of the thankfulness and the kindness of your heart to help cover the costs of the show @ http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

The theme is by Dandelion Massacre visit them at http://dandelionmassacre.com

Graphic Design was done by Dan Faughdner

Editing for this episode was done by the lead singer of Iron Maiden's idol, Kevin Lane.

You know what the world needs? More awards. So for the tens and tens of people listening, I've got the awards you've all been clamouring for!

- Best comic writer? A HUMAN GETS THAT!

- Best WWE Person? ANOTHER HUMAN GETS THAT!

- Best promo? A TALKING PERSON GETS THAT!

- Best ongoing comic series? A PERSON... actually a comic gets that... BUT IT GETS THAT BECAUSE PEOPLE MADE IT!

These awards are just the tip of the iceberg and a way to celebrate the end of 2018. Thank you to Ted Gabbard who edited the first part of the show for the year. Thank you to everyone who listened and interacted with the podcast this year. This is Not Life will march into 2019 and continue to be all about stuff that isn't life itself but make life better!

Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and on everything else @AdamSMessinger to keep updated. You can also donate out of the kindness of your heart to help cover the costs of the show @ http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

The theme is by Dandelion Massacre @ dandelionmassacre.com

Graphic Design was done by Dan Faughdner

Editing was performed, while in Boston while playing a set with the band Boston, by Kevin Lane.

The king of Atlantis is here to claim this episode! Aquaman has had quite the week with the release of the film starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, and Nicole Kidman. Not to mention the new start in the comic series' issue #43 by the creative team of Kelly Sue DeConnick, Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques, and Sunny Gho. I celebrate this by giving my take on the movie, announcing the winners who get to have Arthur Curry shipped to them in some form or fashion, AND featuring a lengthy review by returning contributor Rebecca Guzman. Seriously, she's ON. POINT. 

Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and on everything else @AdamSMessinger to keep updated. You can also donate out of the thankfulness and the kindness of your heart to help cover the costs of the show @ http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

The theme is by Dandelion Massacre visit them at http://dandelionmassacre.com

Graphic Design was done by Dan Faughdner

Editing for this episode was done by the lead singer of Iron Maiden's idol, Kevin Lane.

I'm back with a special wrestling focused episode. Before Crown Jewel happened, I purchased tickets to WWE TLC for myself and my girlfriend Rebecca. Since I shelled out a ton of dough and Rebecca had never been to a wrestling show, I decided to go anyhow to create fun memories with her. She joins me in this review of the show to talk about live aspects that aren't seen on tv and the things on tv you can't see in the live crowd. We had a lot of fun discussing this and hope you have fun with our discussion.   

WE'RE ARE CELEBRATING AQUAMAN ALL OF DECEMBER WITH A BEST iTUNES REVIEW CONTEST THAT INVOLVES FREE ORIGINAL AQUAMAN ART FROM STEVE EPTING, PATRICK GLEASON, AND FREE COPIES OF AQUAMAN #43 BY KELLY SUE DECONNICK AND ROBSON ROCHA!

Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and on everything else @AdamSMessinger to keep updated. You can also donate out of the thankfulness and the kindness of your heart to help cover the costs of the show @ http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

The theme is by Dandelion Massacre @ dandelionmassacre.com

Graphic Design was done by Dan Faughdner

Editing was performed by The Advocate for Brock Lesnar's Advocate, KEVIN. LANE.

In a continuation of intimate conversation (rambling not withstanding), I talk about the development of learning how to script comics, what it takes to make comics, and what makes the craft of it so special. For the wrestling portion, I do my best to dig back into my memory banks and talk about the difference of being at my first wrestling show vs watching it on television.   

WE'RE ARE CELEBRATING AQUAMAN ALL OF DECEMBER WITH A BEST iTUNES REVIEW CONTEST THAT INVOLVES FREE ORIGINAL AQUAMAN ART FROM STEVE EPTING, PATRICK GLEASON, AND FREE COPIES OF AQUAMAN #43 BY KELLY SUE DECONNICK AND ROBSON ROCHA!

Make sure to follow me on all social media: @AdamSMessinger to keep updated. You can also donate to help cover the costs of the show @ http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

The theme is by Dandelion Massacre @ dandelionmassacre.com

Graphic Design was done by Dan Faughdner

Editing was performed by Osmosis Jones's BFF Kevin Lane

Let's get nekkid ya'll! I strip it down and talk about how I first got into comics. This involves not just the comics themselves but the people, the places, and the paraphernalia that left a lasting impression. As far as wrestling goes, I speak about the first time I saw an actual match and growing up during the Monday Night War.

WE'RE ALSO CELEBRATING AQUAMAN THIS MONTH WITH A BEST iTUNES REVIEW CONTEST THAT INVOLVES FREE ORIGINAL AQUAMAN ART FROM STEVE EPTING, PATRICK GLEASON, AND FREE COPIES OF AQUAMAN #43 BY KELLY SUE DECONNICK AND ROBSON ROCHA!

Make sure to follow me on all social media: @AdamSMessinger to keep updated. You can also donate to help cover the costs of the show @ http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

The theme is by Dandelion Massacre @ dandelionmassacre.com

Graphic Design was done by Dan Faughdner

Editing was performed by Skynet Killer Kevin Lane

On November 12th, 2018 we lost comic legend and pop culture icon, Stan Lee. This episode is a remembrance of him and his impact on me personally. He has co-created and written hundreds of comics for multiple companies. I pluck a few out of his vast bibliography that I enjoyed and would hand to others. While visiting the past, I stumbled upon a Nintendo 64 classic that is vastly underrated. As one of my favorite wrestling games, I play it to this very day. Should I be the only one doing this though? 

Feel free to donate to help costs of the show! http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger 

You can follow me on ALL social media @AdamSMessinger

Graphic Design and logos by Dan Faughdner

Theme by Dandelion Massacre (http://dandelionmassacre.com)

Edited while performing brain surgery by Kevin Lane!

This past Wednesday saw the release of some excellent comics but none as anticipated as the latest Green Lantern #1! Grant Morrison, Liam Sharp, and Steve Oliff kick off a new chapter in Hal Jordan's life but do they make a wave in sector 2814? From one ring to another, I look at CM Punk's early career in ROH and IWA-Mid South. Before he was the Best in the World, he was simply the Second City Saint. Three matches are highlighted as notable with Punk battling future and former champions alike.  

Feel free to donate to help costs of the show! http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger 

You can follow me on ALL social media @AdamSMessinger

Graphic Design and logos by Dan Faughdner

Theme by Dandelion Massacre (http://dandelionmassacre.com)

Edited while fighting spider hordes by Kevin Lane!

Halloween is inching closer and DC has put out a 100 Page Giant through Wal-Mart keeping with the theme. I break down every story in this $5 exclusive comic and determine if it is worth the price of admission. For wrestling, a final decision has been made regarding Crown Jewel. Raw featured a history making moment that shocked the WWE to its core. Smackdown was kinda... it happened? I unpack the craziness in the company and the storylines bit by bit. 

Feel free to donate to help costs of the show! http://paypal.me/adamsmessinger

Graphic Design and logos by Dan Faughdner

Theme by Dandelion Massacre (http://dandelionmassacre.com)

Edited on a plane by Kevin Lane!