<![CDATA[International Object - the art of pro wrestling]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject Anchor Podcasts Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:09:30 GMT 2017 Sawyer Paul International Object Hosted by K Sawyer Paul, the International Object Podcast is a deep dive into various topics surrounding pro wrestling. episodic no Long-form discussions on the liberal art of pro wrestlingsp@sawyerpaul.comInternational Object <![CDATA[Big Events with Mutantlog]]> Mutantlog joins Sawyer to talk about "The Big Event", Bayley vs. Sasha Banks, Sami Zayn's through-the-ropes DDT, Swerve/Hangman, video game storylines, and willingly suspending disbelief.

Further reading for each question:

pre-question notes

Something by Emerson

Question 1. What got you into wrestling?

Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?

Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?

Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?

Question 5: What kind of stories do you love seeing in wrestling?

Question 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?

Bonus question: are there stories from wrestling video games you wish could be brought to the "real" show"?

Question 7. dwkii, my previous guest, left this as a question: what is your criteria for a quality match?

Sawyer's Stars

  1. The performers earn one ⭐ for getting in the ring.
  2. The performers earn a second ⭐ for coming close to performing a wrestling match, but some element (timing, chemistry, production, etc), hurt the performance.
  3. The performers earn a third ⭐ for performing a wrestling match to a conclusion with no major issues.
  4. The performers earn a fourth ⭐ for wrestling a technically impressive match.
  5. A match containing an emotionally engaging performance earns five ⭐, even if none of the other criteria are met.

Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?

Mutantlog's question: how often do you find yourself willing to pretend it's real?

Question 9. What's the match of the year?


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Big-Events-with-Mutantlog-e31h6h9 e2a83d64-1f34-4cc4-891f-70e970e322e7 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:48:55 GMT <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mutantlog.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mutantlog</a> joins Sawyer to talk about "The Big Event", Bayley vs. Sasha Banks, Sami Zayn's through-the-ropes DDT, Swerve/Hangman, video game storylines, and willingly suspending disbelief.</p><p>Further reading for each question:</p><p>pre-question notes</p><p><a href="https://internationalobjectpodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/firefox_usqp5vbd5b.png" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Something by Emerson</a></p><p>Question 1. What got you into wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Event" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Big Event - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fahljd_0xjA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The unforgettable debut of The Shockmaster - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvJn-NVwSPY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat — Intercontinental Title Match: WrestleMania III - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qA9E1CHe_M" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sasha Banks vs. Bayley — NXT Women's Title Match: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?</p><p>Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jxXuRzMbZw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sami Zayn : Suicide Dive Tornado DDT Compilation - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/rko-vine-remixes" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RKO Vine Remixes | Know Your Meme</a></li></ul><p>Question 5: What kind of stories do you love seeing in wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHjLdrKKmXs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Batista – Triple Threat Match: WrestleMania 30 - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>Question 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3guxFcSPypg" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hangman Adam Page confronted Swerve Strickland during AEW Dynamite!</a></li></ul><p>Bonus question: are there stories from wrestling video games you wish could be brought to the "real" show"?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WWE_video_games" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">List of WWE video games - Wikipedia</a></li></ul><p>Question 7. dwkii, my previous guest, left this as a question: what is your criteria for a quality match?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tVUA3DzhF4" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FULL MATCH - John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar - WWE Title Match: SummerSlam 2014 - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9zibElS5w" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FULL MATCH: The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan: WrestleMania X8 - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.blogofdoom.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott's Blog of Doom! - Daily Wrestling News, Wrestling Reviews and Rants</a></li></ul><p>Sawyer's Stars</p><ol><li>The performers earn one ⭐ for getting in the ring.</li><li>The performers earn a second ⭐ for coming close to performing a wrestling match, but some element (timing, chemistry, production, etc), hurt the performance.</li><li>The performers earn a third ⭐ for performing a wrestling match to a conclusion with no major issues.</li><li>The performers earn a fourth ⭐ for wrestling a technically impressive match.</li><li>A match containing an emotionally engaging performance earns five ⭐, even if none of the other criteria are met.</li></ol><p>Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?</p><p>Mutantlog's question: how often do you find yourself willing to pretend it's real?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/big-van-vader/679bcd87824bc3047404a850" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Van Vader - VICE TV</a></li><li><a href="https://petapixel.com/2015/10/15/why-old-sports-photos-often-have-a-blue-haze/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why Old Sports Photos Often Have a Blue Haze | PetaPixel</a></li></ul><p>Question 9. What's the match of the year?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Gzfg2lmcB1o?si=E3qXlJBI_aeK8H_M&amp;t=1167" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AEW Dynasty Post Show Media Scrum | Philadelphia, Pa 4/6/25</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emZb0LAHV8A" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Megan Bayne makes AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm bow down! | 3/29/2025, AEW Collision - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Q5vH4B5lM" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timeless Toni Storm challenges Megan Bayne for a Match at AEW Dynasty | AEW Dynamite - YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br /></p> false 00:57:27 3 7 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Mutantlog joins Sawyer to talk about "The Big Event", Bayley vs. Sasha Banks, Sami Zayn's through-the-ropes DDT, Swerve/Hangman, video game storylines, and willingly suspending disbelief. Further reading for each question: pre-question notes Something by Emerson Question 1. What got you into wrestling?The Big Event - WikipediaThe unforgettable debut of The Shockmaster - YouTubeRandy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat — Intercontinental Title Match: WrestleMania III - YouTube Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?Sasha Banks vs. Bayley — NXT Women's Title Match: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn - YouTube Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?Sami Zayn : Suicide Dive Tornado DDT Compilation - YouTubeRKO Vine Remixes | Know Your Meme Question 5: What kind of stories do you love seeing in wrestling?Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Batista – Triple Threat Match: WrestleMania 30 - YouTube Question 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?Hangman Adam Page confronted Swerve Strickland during AEW Dynamite! Bonus question: are there stories from wrestling video games you wish could be brought to the "real" show"?List of WWE video games - Wikipedia Question 7. dwkii, my previous guest, left this as a question: what is your criteria for a quality match?FULL MATCH - John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar - WWE Title Match: SummerSlam 2014 - YouTubeFULL MATCH: The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan: WrestleMania X8 - YouTubeScott's Blog of Doom! - Daily Wrestling News, Wrestling Reviews and Rants Sawyer's StarsThe performers earn one ⭐ for getting in the ring.The performers earn a second ⭐ for coming close to performing a wrestling match, but some element (timing, chemistry, production, etc), hurt the performance.The performers earn a third ⭐ for performing a wrestling match to a conclusion with no major issues.The performers earn a fourth ⭐ for wrestling a technically impressive match.A match containing an emotionally engaging performance earns five ⭐, even if none of the other criteria are met. Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? Mutantlog's question: how often do you find yourself willing to pretend it's real?Big Van Vader - VICE TVWhy Old Sports Photos Often Have a Blue Haze | PetaPixel Question 9. What's the match of the year?AEW Dynasty Post Show Media Scrum | Philadelphia, Pa 4/6/25Megan Bayne makes AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm bow down! | 3/29/2025, AEW Collision - YouTubeTimeless Toni Storm challenges Megan Bayne for a Match at AEW Dynasty | AEW Dynamite - YouTubeInternational Object <![CDATA[Trophy Violence with dwkii]]> David W Kincannon (dwkii on Bluesky) joins Sawyer to talk about Andre the Giant's trophy scene, Lucha Libre and Laughs, Orange Cassidy vs Jon Moxley, and some amazing five star matches.

Further reading for each question:

pre-question notes

Question 1. What got you into wrestling?

Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?

Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?

Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?

Question 5: What kind of stories are best told by pro wrestling?

Question 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?

Question 7. Piper, my previous guest, left this as a question: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say "this is pro wresling," what would it be?

Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?

  • what is your criteria for a quality match?
  • Sawyer's stars

Question 9. What's the match of the year?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Trophy-Violence-with-dwkii-e314gl3 6171638a-79bf-4d83-873a-e90e7c365d44 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:34:25 GMT <p>David W Kincannon (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/dwkii.bsky.social" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dwkii</a> on Bluesky) joins Sawyer to talk about Andre the Giant's trophy scene, Lucha Libre and Laughs, Orange Cassidy vs Jon Moxley, and some amazing five star matches.</p><p>Further reading for each question:</p><p>pre-question notes</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.merlinmann.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merlin Mann</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2uUss28W8jk1jC3kookTbH" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wrestlespective | Podcast on Spotify</a></li><li><br /></li></ul><p>Question 1. What got you into wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrestling_at_the_Chase" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wrestling at the Chase - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_2" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WrestleMania 2 - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/sgqldo/andre_the_giant_appears_on_pipers_pit_to_receive/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andre The Giant appears on Piper’s pit, to receive his trophy for being undefeated for 15 years. : r/SquaredCircle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/sglpgb/hulk_hogan_appears_on_pipers_pit_to_receive_his/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulk Hogan appears on Piper’s Pit, to receive his trophy for being WWF Champion for three years. : r/SquaredCircle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&amp;nr=1756" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WWF WrestleMania IV - "What The World Is Watching"</a></li></ul><p>Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/LuchaLibreLaughs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucha Libre &amp; Laughs - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?</p><p>Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgU9KAy4b0Y" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16 Northern Lights suplexes that will have you seeing stars</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnnlDtqne94" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alicia Fox - All Northern Lights Suplex - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Trios#2014" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King of Trios - Wikipedia</a></li></ul><p>Question 5: What kind of stories are best told by pro wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&amp;nr=78732" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTPXCE5jZBs" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orange Cassidy rocked to sleep</a></li></ul><p>Question 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/CUku7euKIOM?si=aWgtVLonmAvScw3h&amp;t=4199" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zero Hour: AEW Revolution Pre Show</a></li></ul><p>Question 7. Piper, my previous guest, left this as a question: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say "<em>this</em> is pro wresling," what would it be?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&amp;nr=99074" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland</a></li></ul><p>Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?</p><ul><li>what is your criteria for a quality match?</li><li>Sawyer's stars</li></ul><p>Question 9. What's the match of the year?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&amp;nr=107244" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ricochet vs. Zack Sabre Jr. « Matches « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database</a></li></ul> false 00:57:54 3 6 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)David W Kincannon (dwkii on Bluesky) joins Sawyer to talk about Andre the Giant's trophy scene, Lucha Libre and Laughs, Orange Cassidy vs Jon Moxley, and some amazing five star matches. Further reading for each question: pre-question notesMerlin MannWrestlespective | Podcast on Spotify Question 1. What got you into wrestling?Wrestling at the Chase - WikipediaWrestleMania 2 - WikipediaAndre The Giant appears on Piper’s pit, to receive his trophy for being undefeated for 15 years. : r/SquaredCircleHulk Hogan appears on Piper’s Pit, to receive his trophy for being WWF Champion for three years. : r/SquaredCircleWWF WrestleMania IV - "What The World Is Watching" Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?Lucha Libre &amp; Laughs - YouTube Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?16 Northern Lights suplexes that will have you seeing starsAlicia Fox - All Northern Lights Suplex - YouTubeKing of Trios - Wikipedia Question 5: What kind of stories are best told by pro wrestling?Jon Moxley vs. Orange CassidyOrange Cassidy rocked to sleep Question 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?Zero Hour: AEW Revolution Pre Show Question 7. Piper, my previous guest, left this as a question: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say "this is pro wresling," what would it be?Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?what is your criteria for a quality match?Sawyer's stars Question 9. What's the match of the year?Ricochet vs. Zack Sabre Jr. « Matches « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling DatabaseInternational Object <![CDATA[Underdogs with Positively Piper]]> Positively Piper and Sawyer talk about scrambled cable, wrestling video games, watching our heroes struggle, submission finishers, and some great wrestling recommendations. Finally, we talk about the long-running storyline running through Wrestlemania 10, 20, 30, and 40.

Further reading for each question:

Question 1. What got you into wrestling?

Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?

Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?

Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?

Question 4: What kind of storytelling is wrestling good at?

Question 5. Adam, my previous guest, left this as a topic: Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss.

Question 6. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?

From Piper: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say "this is pro wresling," what would it be?

Question 7. What's the match of the year?

More links:


Episode edited by Garak Tailor

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Underdogs-with-Positively-Piper-e30mk8c 04fb469e-e336-455a-ae2e-f2e361b526b2 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:49:30 GMT <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ovdafoq3luborgiaefdhnxov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Positively Piper</a> and Sawyer talk about scrambled cable, wrestling video games, watching our heroes struggle, submission finishers, and some great wrestling recommendations. Finally, we talk about the long-running storyline running through Wrestlemania 10, 20, 30, and 40.</p><p>Further reading for each question:</p><p>Question 1. What got you into wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_encryption" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Television encryption</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/1f4sxh/did_anyone_else_watch_ppvs_in_scramble_vision/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Did anyone else watch PPVs in &quot;scramble Vision&quot;? : r/SquaredCircle</a></li></ul><p>Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immersion_therapy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Immersion therapy - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://deltastyles.com/skins/203-grapple-64-a-custom-wrestling-controller-for-delta" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Grapple 64 -A custom wrestling controller for Delta</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros." target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Super Smash Bros. - Wikipedia</a></li></ul><p>Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan?</p><p>Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR-kLjC-FO4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">18 tornado DDTs that&#39;ll drive you into the mat: WWE Fury</a></li></ul><p>Question 4: What kind of storytelling is wrestling good at?</p><p>Question 5. Adam, my previous guest, left this as a topic: Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss.</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpshooter_(professional_wrestling)" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sharpshooter - wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsgjGRstWZ0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kurt Angle&#39;s most thrilling tap outs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0_wplTt5j4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Breaking Down The Rock&#39;s (Crappy) Sharpshooter - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>Question 6. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?</p><p>From Piper: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say &quot;<em>this</em> is pro wresling,&quot; what would it be?</p><ul><li>Piper&#39;s example: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvJn-NVwSPY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat — Intercontinental Title Match: WrestleMania III - YouTube</a> </li><li>Sawyer&#39;s example: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qA9E1CHe_M" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sasha Banks vs. Bayley — NXT Women&#39;s Title Match: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>Question 7. What&#39;s the match of the year?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHjLdrKKmXs" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Batista – Triple Threat Match: WrestleMania 30 - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>More links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mnffpod.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Monday Night Fake Fights (@mnffpod.bsky.social) — Bluesky</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1990/03/16/turner-bans-term-foreign-from-cnn-broadcasts/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Turner bans term &quot;foreign&#39; from CNN broadcasts</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Episode edited by Garak Tailor</p> false 00:44:56 3 5 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Positively Piper and Sawyer talk about scrambled cable, wrestling video games, watching our heroes struggle, submission finishers, and some great wrestling recommendations. Finally, we talk about the long-running storyline running through Wrestlemania 10, 20, 30, and 40. Further reading for each question: Question 1. What got you into wrestling?Television encryptionDid anyone else watch PPVs in &quot;scramble Vision&quot;? : r/SquaredCircle Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling?Immersion therapy - WikipediaGrapple 64 -A custom wrestling controller for DeltaSuper Smash Bros. - Wikipedia Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan? Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?18 tornado DDTs that&#39;ll drive you into the mat: WWE Fury Question 4: What kind of storytelling is wrestling good at? Question 5. Adam, my previous guest, left this as a topic: Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss.Sharpshooter - wikipediaKurt Angle&#39;s most thrilling tap outsBreaking Down The Rock&#39;s (Crappy) Sharpshooter - YouTube Question 6. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? From Piper: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say &quot;this is pro wresling,&quot; what would it be?Piper&#39;s example: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat — Intercontinental Title Match: WrestleMania III - YouTube Sawyer&#39;s example: Sasha Banks vs. Bayley — NXT Women&#39;s Title Match: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn - YouTube Question 7. What&#39;s the match of the year?Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Batista – Triple Threat Match: WrestleMania 30 - YouTube More links:Monday Night Fake Fights (@mnffpod.bsky.social) — BlueskyTurner bans term &quot;foreign&#39; from CNN broadcasts Episode edited by Garak TailorInternational Object <![CDATA[Backlund Babies with Adam]]> Adam (LinkedIn) is a previous guest of International Object and a friend of mine. We talk about wrestling icebreakers, generational names, what a "show" is, and match of the year (which might be hockey?).

Further reading for each question:

Question 1. What got you into wrestling?

Question 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?

Question 3. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?

Question 4. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?

Question 5. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?

Question 6. How long will you be a wrestling fan?

From Garak's episode, Question 7: Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick?

Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?

  • Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss.

Question 9. What's the match of the year?


Episode edited by Garak Tailor

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Backlund-Babies-with-Adam-e2ve6rm e5225b99-1518-43ae-858f-a9c88384aa11 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:31:27 GMT <p>Adam (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamrjones1983/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn)</a> is a previous guest of International Object and a friend of mine. We talk about wrestling icebreakers, generational names, what a "show" is, and match of the year (which might be hockey?).</p><p>Further reading for each question:</p><p>Question 1. What got you into wrestling?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/81929673?trackId=268410292&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2C7192a70b-2f81-4cc9-b2d0-8d2c96a0556e-213021681%2C7192a70b-2f81-4cc9-b2d0-8d2c96a0556e-213021681%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C81929629%2CVideo%3A81929673%2CdetailsPageEpisodePlayButton" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Royal Rumble 1993 on Netflix</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s8UAnxeuDw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">WCW in Asbury Park, NJ (October 20th, 1990) (handheld) - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WWE_Champions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">List of WWE Champions - Wikipedia</a> - You're a "x" baby, where x is whoever was champ when you were born</li></ul><p>Question 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Page" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Adam Page - Wikipedia</a></li></ul><p>Question 3. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqG2kDSuTXk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Head Drop Highlights Vol. 9 (Poison Rana Clips) - YouTube</a></li></ul><p>Question 4. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineering" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Civil engineering - Wikipedia</a></li></ul><p>Question 5. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/81929594?trackId=268410292&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2Cddaca716-aaaa-4e3c-8780-b0f16ebfe9ba-215007300%2Cddaca716-aaaa-4e3c-8780-b0f16ebfe9ba-215007300%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C81772728%2CVideo%3A81929594%2CdetailsPageEpisodePlayButton" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Wrestlemania 2000</a></li></ul><p>Question 6. How long will you be a wrestling fan?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/full-content-listing-wwe-greatest-stars-of-80s-dvd/177832/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Full Content Listing for WWE Greatest Stars of 80s DVD | Wrestling DVD Network</a></li></ul><p>From <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Participating-in-the-Lie-Together-with-Garak-e2v0fng" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Garak's episode</a>, Question 7: Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick?</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Gotch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Simon Gotch - Wikipedia</a></li></ul><p>Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?</p><ul><li>Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss.</li></ul><p>Question 9. What's the match of the year?</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&amp;nr=107234" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gabe Kidd vs. Kenny Omega « Matches « CAGEMATCH</a></li><li><a href="https://olympic.ca/2025/02/20/team-canada-wins-4-nations-face-off-in-overtime-defeating-team-usa/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Team Canada wins 4 Nations Face-Off in overtime, defeating Team USA</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Episode edited by Garak Tailor</p> false 00:41:26 3 4 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Adam (LinkedIn) is a previous guest of International Object and a friend of mine. We talk about wrestling icebreakers, generational names, what a "show" is, and match of the year (which might be hockey?). Further reading for each question: Question 1. What got you into wrestling?Royal Rumble 1993 on NetflixWCW in Asbury Park, NJ (October 20th, 1990) (handheld) - YouTubeList of WWE Champions - Wikipedia - You're a "x" baby, where x is whoever was champ when you were born Question 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?Adam Page - Wikipedia Question 3. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?Head Drop Highlights Vol. 9 (Poison Rana Clips) - YouTube Question 4. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?Civil engineering - Wikipedia Question 5. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?Wrestlemania 2000 Question 6. How long will you be a wrestling fan?Full Content Listing for WWE Greatest Stars of 80s DVD | Wrestling DVD Network From Garak's episode, Question 7: Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick?Simon Gotch - Wikipedia Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss. Question 9. What's the match of the year?Gabe Kidd vs. Kenny Omega « Matches « CAGEMATCHTeam Canada wins 4 Nations Face-Off in overtime, defeating Team USA Episode edited by Garak TailorInternational Object <![CDATA[Participating in the Lie Together with Garak]]> Garak Tailor (merch store) hosts Monday Night Fake Fights. We talk about what's causing all this, the meaning of International Object, inclusive language, and much more.

Further reading for each question:

Question 1. What got you into wrestling? Or, as @jayc4life on Bluesky put it, is there a moment where wrestling clicked for you?


Question 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?


Question 3. What's your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen?


Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?


Question 5. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?


Question 6. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?


From Erika's episode, Question 7: What type of gear does a wrestler need to wear for you to take them more seriously?


Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?

  • Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick?


Question 9. What's the match of the year?


Episode edited by Garak Tailor

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Participating-in-the-Lie-Together-with-Garak-e2v0fng a32d79fb-80ac-4c7b-a76f-2f39072ea577 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:17:46 GMT <p>Garak Tailor (<a href="https://garaksmid.store/en-cad/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">merch store</a>) hosts <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJP9IkxqckLKOK9wLyAYC" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Monday Night Fake Fights</a>. We talk about what&#39;s causing all this, the meaning of International Object, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_language" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">inclusive language</a>, and much more. </p><p>Further reading for each question:</p><p>Question 1. What got you into wrestling? Or, as @jayc4life on Bluesky put it, is there a moment where wrestling clicked for you?</p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=142" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB9l6rODUSs" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Orange Cassidy vs Gentleman Jervis WrestleCircus Encore May 12, 2019 - YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Question 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?</p><ul> <li><a href="https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2024/09/05/the-history-of-aews-hangman-adam-page-vs-swerve-strickland/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">History of &quot;Hangman&quot; Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland in AEW</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Question 3. What&#39;s your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen?</p><ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Rumble" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Royal Rumble - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G1_Climax" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">G1 Climax - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-robin_tournament" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Round-robin tournament - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=91&nr=12&page=2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mankind vs. The Undertaker - Rivalries Database</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?</p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OFiJCp51OQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Abadon Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors - YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Question 5. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan?</p><p><br></p><p>Question 6. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?</p><p><br></p><p>From <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Cheering-on-the-Yellow-Dog-with-Erika-e2ufsh1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Erika&#39;s episode</a>, Question 7: What type of gear does a wrestler need to wear for you to take them more seriously?</p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=92" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACdv1EwqaTk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dusty Rhodes shockingly reveals he&#39;s part of nWo</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-4Bmhdadk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Lockdown 2008: Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle - YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Owens" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kevin Owens - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEA1nwJNT9E" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Shawn Michaels Entrance Video</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fDlE1iv5PA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AEW&#39;s Orange Cassidy With Mike Jones - YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?</p><ul> <li>Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Question 9. What&#39;s the match of the year?</p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=106795" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Mone at World&#39;s End</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Episode edited by Garak Tailor</p> false 00:58:15 3 3 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Garak Tailor (merch store) hosts Monday Night Fake Fights. We talk about what&#39;s causing all this, the meaning of International Object, inclusive language, and much more. Further reading for each question: Question 1. What got you into wrestling? Or, as @jayc4life on Bluesky put it, is there a moment where wrestling clicked for you? Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin Orange Cassidy vs Gentleman Jervis WrestleCircus Encore May 12, 2019 - YouTube Question 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? History of &quot;Hangman&quot; Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland in AEW Question 3. What&#39;s your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen? Royal Rumble - Wikipedia G1 Climax - Wikipedia Round-robin tournament - Wikipedia Mankind vs. The Undertaker - Rivalries Database Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? Abadon Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors - YouTube Question 5. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan? Question 6. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans? From Erika&#39;s episode, Question 7: What type of gear does a wrestler need to wear for you to take them more seriously? Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart Dusty Rhodes shockingly reveals he&#39;s part of nWo Lockdown 2008: Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle - YouTube Kevin Owens - Wikipedia Shawn Michaels Entrance Video AEW&#39;s Orange Cassidy With Mike Jones - YouTube Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick? Question 9. What&#39;s the match of the year? Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Mone at World&#39;s End Episode edited by Garak TailorInternational Object <![CDATA[Cheering on the Yellow Dog with Erika]]> Sawyer asks fellow bluesky poster Erica a few icebreakers about pro wrestling. Topics include: Yellow Dog, AEW, Eddie Kingston, the lariat, what a wrestler should actually wear, and Kenny in the dome.

Further reading for each question:

Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan?

Question 2. How long do you think you'll be a wrestling fan?

Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?

Question 4. What's your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen?

Question 5. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?

Question 6. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?

Quetion 7, from Rich Thomas: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match?

Question 8. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?

Question 9. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?

Question 10. What's the match of the year?

Episode edited by Garak Tailor


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Cheering-on-the-Yellow-Dog-with-Erika-e2ufsh1 58101b64-4958-43bf-a7ce-855d47bc4ec0 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:13:46 GMT <p>Sawyer asks fellow bluesky poster Erica a few icebreakers about pro wrestling. Topics include: Yellow Dog, AEW, Eddie Kingston, the lariat, what a wrestler should actually wear, and Kenny in the dome.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/skankmar.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Erika on Bluesky</a></li> </ul> <p>Further reading for each question:</p> <p>Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAEAyQHgW_E" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Steve Austin vs Yellow Dog Pro July 27th, 1991 - YouTube</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 2. How long do you think you&#39;ll be a wrestling fan?</p> <p>Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabletop_role-playing_game" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tabletop role-playing game - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AEW_Dynamite" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AEW Dynamite - Wikipedia</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=91&nr=100" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Chris Hero vs. Eddie Kingston « Rivalries Database</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 5. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?</p> <p>Question 6. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv4PtylfzmM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">KINGS OF THE LARIAT: Wrestling&#39;s Most Enduring Finisher - YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYkqbHXa6C0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kobashi&#39;s Burning Lariat takes Kawada&#39;s head off - YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ta0SqUoKkbE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Rikishi’s 360 Clothesline Was Incredible - YouTube</a></li> </ul> <p>Quetion 7, from Rich Thomas: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=91&nr=169&page=3" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Matchguide « The Sandman vs. Sabu « Rivalries Database</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5kJP9IkxqckLKOK9wLyAYC?si=eb13866f0e0f4ecc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Monday Night Fake Fights</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 8. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/how-to-watch-wwe-on-netflix" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How to Watch WWE Live on Netflix</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 9. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?</p> <ul> <li>What type of gear does a wrestler need to wear for you to take them more seriously?</li> <li><a href="https://www.thesportster.com/roh-kevin-owens-vs-cm-punk-t-shirt-incident-explained/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kevin Owens VS. CM Punk: The ROH &quot;T-Shirt Incident&quot;, Explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.usanetwork.com/usa-insider/why-does-john-cena-wear-denim-shorts-jorts" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Why Does John Cena Wear Jorts When In The WWE Ring? | USA Insider</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 10. What&#39;s the match of the year?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://watch.njpwworld.com/details/51824" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii at Wrestle Dynasty - NJPW WORLD</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=107241" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii - cagematch</a></li> <p><br></p> </ul> <p>Episode edited by Garak Tailor</p> <p><br></p> false 00:33:10 3 2 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Sawyer asks fellow bluesky poster Erica a few icebreakers about pro wrestling. Topics include: Yellow Dog, AEW, Eddie Kingston, the lariat, what a wrestler should actually wear, and Kenny in the dome. Erika on Bluesky Further reading for each question: Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan? Steve Austin vs Yellow Dog Pro July 27th, 1991 - YouTube Question 2. How long do you think you&#39;ll be a wrestling fan? Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan? Tabletop role-playing game - Wikipedia AEW Dynamite - Wikipedia Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen? Chris Hero vs. Eddie Kingston « Rivalries Database Question 5. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? Question 6. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? KINGS OF THE LARIAT: Wrestling&#39;s Most Enduring Finisher - YouTube Kobashi&#39;s Burning Lariat takes Kawada&#39;s head off - YouTube Rikishi’s 360 Clothesline Was Incredible - YouTube Quetion 7, from Rich Thomas: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match? Matchguide « The Sandman vs. Sabu « Rivalries Database Monday Night Fake Fights Question 8. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans? How to Watch WWE Live on Netflix Question 9. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? What type of gear does a wrestler need to wear for you to take them more seriously? Kevin Owens VS. CM Punk: The ROH &quot;T-Shirt Incident&quot;, Explained Why Does John Cena Wear Jorts When In The WWE Ring? | USA Insider Question 10. What&#39;s the match of the year? Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii at Wrestle Dynasty - NJPW WORLD Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii - cagematch Episode edited by Garak TailorInternational Object <![CDATA[It'll Never Be Over with Rich Thomas]]> Sawyer invites longtime co-host and guest of International Object, Rich Thomas on to begin the process of finding great questions to ask wrestling fans.

Further reading for each question:

Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan?

Question 2. How long will you be a wrestling fan?

Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan?

Question 4. What's your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen?

Question 5. How much wrestling should there be on a wrestling show?

Question 6. What's the right length for a wrestling match?

Question 7. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?

Question 8. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?

Question 9. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?

Question 10. How does TV wrestling compare to live wrestling?

Question 11. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?

Question 12. What's the match of the year?

Quetion from Rich: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match?

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Itll-Never-Be-Over-with-Rich-Thomas-e2u5nr5 5777d5a7-566f-409c-8ba2-5fe43ab34366 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:52:25 GMT <p>Sawyer invites longtime co-host and guest of International Object, Rich Thomas on to begin the process of finding great questions to ask wrestling fans.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/earthdog/">Rich on Flickr</a></li> </ul> <p>Further reading for each question:</p> <p>Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_to_Settle_the_Score">The War to Settle the Score - Wikipedia</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 2. How long will you be a wrestling fan?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/author/jeff-hawkins/">Jeff Hawkings</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fightgamemedia.com/episodes/">Fight Game Media (Network)</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan?</p> <p>Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_XII#Storylines">WrestleMania XII - Wikipedia</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 5. How much wrestling should there be on a wrestling show?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanny_Poffo">Lanny Poffo - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koko_B._Ware">Koko B. Ware - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._D._Jones">S. D. Jones - Wikipedia</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 6. What&#39;s the right length for a wrestling match?</p> <p>Question 7. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ole_Anderson">Ole Anderson - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/tony-schiavone-says-ole-anderson-regretted-how-he-treated-vince-and-linda-mcmahon">Tony Schiavone Says Ole Anderson Regretted How He Treated Vince And Linda McMahon | Fightful News</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusty_Rhodes">Dusty Rhodes - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Owens_and_Sami_Zayn">Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_McIntyre">Drew McIntyre - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CwJOvN07K4">Cody Rhodes meets Roman Reigns at Georgia Tech to broker Bad Blood deal: SmackDown, Sept. 20, 2024 - YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/zETh7IZs0wU?si=6I8y9pUc7m52uvcz">Hangman Adam Page Burns Swerve’s House to the Ground (Clip) | AEW Dynamite | TBS</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 8. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonsault">Moonsault - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thesportster.com/aew-why-kenny-omega-one-winged-angel-special-finisher/">Why Kenny Omega&#39;s One Winged Angel Is Such A Special Finisher</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/T_5V2d53ZiA?si=HykQ52RXGDQ1IUlZ">Beginner&#39;s Guide to Stardom 2025</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/eK36sJm8qkg?si=-Jy7ugGaPN_hEW4E">30 Second Fury - Five Star Frog Splash!</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 9. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_of_Wrestling">Women of Wrestling - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Rumble">Royal Rumble - Wikipedia</a></li> </ul> <p>Question 10. How does TV wrestling compare to live wrestling?</p> <p>Question 11. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans?</p> <p>Question 12. What&#39;s the match of the year?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vubFE4T0UVk&t=2s">Private Party vs. House of Black vs. The Outrunners vs. The Acclaimed! - YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-keUQXH-88E">Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso: WrestleMania XL Saturday - YouTube</a></li> </ul> <p>Quetion from Rich: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match?</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_IX#Storylines">WrestleMania IX - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WrestleMania_VIII#Storylines">WrestleMania VIII - Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Funk#World_Wrestling_Federation_(1985%E2%80%931986)">Terry Funk&#39;s branding iron - Wikipedia</a></li> </ul> false 00:53:14 3 1 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Sawyer invites longtime co-host and guest of International Object, Rich Thomas on to begin the process of finding great questions to ask wrestling fans. Rich on Flickr Further reading for each question: Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan? The War to Settle the Score - Wikipedia Question 2. How long will you be a wrestling fan? Jeff Hawkings Fight Game Media (Network) Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you&#39;re a wrestling fan? Question 4. What&#39;s your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen? WrestleMania XII - Wikipedia Question 5. How much wrestling should there be on a wrestling show? Lanny Poffo - Wikipedia Koko B. Ware - Wikipedia S. D. Jones - Wikipedia Question 6. What&#39;s the right length for a wrestling match? Question 7. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? Ole Anderson - Wikipedia Tony Schiavone Says Ole Anderson Regretted How He Treated Vince And Linda McMahon | Fightful News Dusty Rhodes - Wikipedia Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn - Wikipedia Drew McIntyre - Wikipedia Cody Rhodes meets Roman Reigns at Georgia Tech to broker Bad Blood deal: SmackDown, Sept. 20, 2024 - YouTube Hangman Adam Page Burns Swerve’s House to the Ground (Clip) | AEW Dynamite | TBS Question 8. What&#39;s your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? Moonsault - Wikipedia Why Kenny Omega&#39;s One Winged Angel Is Such A Special Finisher Beginner&#39;s Guide to Stardom 2025 30 Second Fury - Five Star Frog Splash! Question 9. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans? Women of Wrestling - Wikipedia Royal Rumble - Wikipedia Question 10. How does TV wrestling compare to live wrestling? Question 11. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? Question 12. What&#39;s the match of the year? Private Party vs. House of Black vs. The Outrunners vs. The Acclaimed! - YouTube Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso: WrestleMania XL Saturday - YouTube Quetion from Rich: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match? WrestleMania IX - Wikipedia WrestleMania VIII - Wikipedia Terry Funk&#39;s branding iron - WikipediaInternational Object <![CDATA[Getting Bored in a Good Way]]> The International Object Wrestling Database ran into a problem: I stopped caring about keeping track of things. Rich and Sawyer unpack trackers, the five star rating system, cagematch.net, and RetroMania Wrestling.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/Getting-Bored-in-a-Good-Way-e21du9c bcf2faf8-face-418e-8ca5-e5bc00de5aab Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:12:50 GMT <p>The International Object Wrestling Database ran into a problem: I stopped caring about keeping track of things. Rich and Sawyer unpack trackers, the five star rating system, cagematch.net, and <a href="https://www.retromaniawrestling.com/">RetroMania Wrestling</a>. </p> false 01:00:34 133 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)The International Object Wrestling Database ran into a problem: I stopped caring about keeping track of things. Rich and Sawyer unpack trackers, the five star rating system, cagematch.net, and RetroMania Wrestling.International Object <![CDATA[The WWE Network Post-Mortem]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/The-WWE-Network-Post-Mortem-e1tc7oc e318c33a-ea16-4629-9db4-7b05b9070872 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:51:28 GMT Rich and Sawyer catch up, talk about the WWE Network, viewing habits, and more. false 00:59:57 132 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Rich and Sawyer catch up, talk about the WWE Network, viewing habits, and more.International Object <![CDATA[International Object Podcast 131 - NJPW World]]> Rich and Sawyer discuss NJPW World, Ring of Honour, music licensing, G1 booking backup plans, Eddie Kingston vs CM Punk, moral compasses, New Japan "face" style, the concept of "payback", team-based fandoms, and waiting for the audience to tell you who they think is the protagonist. 


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/International-Object-Podcast-131---NJPW-World-e1a4sfr 72f63981-dd59-4ab4-9c6a-69761efb91b2 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:24:43 GMT <p>Rich and Sawyer discuss NJPW World, Ring of Honour, music licensing, G1 booking backup plans, Eddie Kingston vs CM Punk, moral compasses, New Japan "face" style, the concept of "payback", team-based fandoms, and waiting for the audience to tell you who they think is the protagonist.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> false 00:26:00 131 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Rich and Sawyer discuss NJPW World, Ring of Honour, music licensing, G1 booking backup plans, Eddie Kingston vs CM Punk, moral compasses, New Japan "face" style, the concept of "payback", team-based fandoms, and waiting for the audience to tell you who they think is the protagonist.&nbsp;International Object <![CDATA[International Object Podcast 130 - Billionaires Part 1]]> Rich and Sawyer discuss AEW relying on if they ever need to make new wrestling fans, or if they have enough for what they need to succeed.  

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]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/International-Object-Podcast-130---Billionaires-Part-1-e19opqj 29445081-3e32-4f3e-99c9-71e20866d0be Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:36:52 GMT <p>Rich and Sawyer discuss AEW relying on if they ever need to make new wrestling fans, or if they have enough for what they need to succeed. &nbsp;</p> <p>Show notes:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/akgx3k/the-gamers-who-regularly-stream-to-no-one">The Gamers Who Regularly Stream to No One</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.fightful.com/podcasts/wrestling/distraction/cody-s-promo-hot-aew-dynamite-roh-fallout-distraction-fightful-102821">The Distraction On Fightful 10/28/21</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/">Wrestlenomics</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/who-s-on-canadian-money.html">Who's on Canadian Money? - WorldAtlas</a></li> </ul> false 00:36:21 130 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Rich and Sawyer discuss AEW relying on if they ever need to make new wrestling fans, or if they have enough for what they need to succeed. &nbsp; Show notes:&nbsp; The Gamers Who Regularly Stream to No One The Distraction On Fightful 10/28/21 Wrestlenomics Who's on Canadian Money? - WorldAtlasInternational Object <![CDATA[International Object Podcast 129 - Protagonist]]> Rich and Sawyer discuss a simple topic: maybe we don't know who the protagonist is in wrestling until the story is over. Also, some 2021 TV recommendations. 

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/International-Object-Podcast-129---Protagonist-e192lic 694e073b-779b-4622-9817-10b26b9f9b9f Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:03:22 GMT <p>Rich and Sawyer discuss a simple topic: maybe we don't know who the protagonist is in wrestling until the story is over. Also, some 2021 TV recommendations.&nbsp;</p> false 00:23:29 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Rich and Sawyer discuss a simple topic: maybe we don't know who the protagonist is in wrestling until the story is over. Also, some 2021 TV recommendations.&nbsp;International Object <![CDATA[International Object Podcast 128 - CM Punk]]> Rich Thomas joins me to discuss CM Punk, wrestling fan types, what we want out of wrestling these days, and Fair to Flair. 


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/International-Object-Podcast-128---CM-Punk-e16esgg d26a19a1-dfba-4757-a819-f52102fe4b8e Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:00:48 GMT <p>Rich Thomas joins me to discuss CM Punk, wrestling fan types, what we want out of wrestling these days, and Fair to Flair.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> false 00:55:02 1 128 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Rich Thomas joins me to discuss CM Punk, wrestling fan types, what we want out of wrestling these days, and Fair to Flair.&nbsp;International Object <![CDATA[International Object 127 - Peacock McMahon]]> Jason Mann joins me to discuss the WWE Network move to Peacock, and what that could mean to non-wrestling fans finally being able to just casually watch WCW twenty years after its demise. 

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intlobject/episodes/International-Object-127---Peacock-McMahon-eqnqtf 2c2d7e55-9437-4fbc-bece-eb856b868108 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:08:05 GMT <p>Jason Mann joins me to discuss the WWE Network move to Peacock, and what that could mean to non-wrestling fans finally being able to just casually watch WCW twenty years after its demise.&nbsp;</p> false 00:48:27 127 full sp@sawyerpaul.com (International Object)Jason Mann joins me to discuss the WWE Network move to Peacock, and what that could mean to non-wrestling fans finally being able to just casually watch WCW twenty years after its demise.&nbsp;International Object