http://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels Mon, 02 Jan 2017 15:39:46 +0000 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 15:39:46 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by Chess Club Rebels Podcast by Chess Club Rebels chessclubrebels feeds@soundcloud.com Chess Club Rebels yes http://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000219029332-u3fdqa-original.jpg http://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300580354 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 15:39:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-19-2016-in-review 01:29:49 Chess Club Rebels yes 2016 was a momentous year both outside of wrestling and inside of wrestling. The outside of wrestling stuff was pretty grim for the most part, so Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) have decided to concentrate almost entirely on the squared circle situations. The return of separate brands, major acquisitions, character reinventions, new exciting frontiers in the UK wrestling scene, along with a whole heap of amazing matches, Lorcan and Simon attempt to make sense of it all, and postulate on what all this may mean for 2017 (along with four predictions each, which we will revisit in 52 weeks' time!) Follow us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast and make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes 2016 was a momentous year both outside of wrestli… 2016 was a momentous year both outside of wrestling and inside of wrestling. The outside of wrestling stuff was pretty grim for the most part, so Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) have decided to concentrate almost entirely on the squared circle situations. The return of separate brands, major acquisitions, character reinventions, new exciting frontiers in the UK wrestling scene, along with a whole heap of amazing matches, Lorcan and Simon attempt to make sense of it all, and postulate on what all this may mean for 2017 (along with four predictions each, which we will revisit in 52 weeks' time!) Follow us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast and make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292371876 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:24:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-18-the-ultimate-warrior 01:02:31 Chess Club Rebels yes The first favourite wrestler to a specific generation of fans, The Ultimate Warrior had a relatively short wrestling career, but his influence was probably second only to Hulk Hogan during the first Golden Age of Vince McMahon's WWF. Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) witnessed it at the time, whereas Simon (@simoncross3) only got to observe it in hindsight. Here they discuss Warrior from two very different perspectives to see if they can understand a figure that was in so many ways popular because he was so difficult to understand in the first place! Be sure to like us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast as well rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes The first favourite wrestler to a specific genera… The first favourite wrestler to a specific generation of fans, The Ultimate Warrior had a relatively short wrestling career, but his influence was probably second only to Hulk Hogan during the first Golden Age of Vince McMahon's WWF. Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) witnessed it at the time, whereas Simon (@simoncross3) only got to observe it in hindsight. Here they discuss Warrior from two very different perspectives to see if they can understand a figure that was in so many ways popular because he was so difficult to understand in the first place! Be sure to like us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast as well rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281537979 Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:14:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/episode-17-tournaments 01:14:34 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) are back after a break, and they're now face-to-face as they pour over the intricacies of that popular feature of wrestling - the tournament From the King of the Ring to the Battle of Los Angeles, the two discuss the pros and cons (and say 'means to an end' far more than anyone ever needs to) of the knock-outs, the round robins and other ways champions, #1 contenders, claims to a throne and a number of other prizes are most frequently settled in pro wrestling Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) a… Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) are back after a break, and they're now face-to-face as they pour over the intricacies of that popular feature of wrestling - the tournament From the King of the Ring to the Battle of Los Angeles, the two discuss the pros and cons (and say 'means to an end' far more than anyone ever needs to) of the knock-outs, the round robins and other ways champions, #1 contenders, claims to a throne and a number of other prizes are most frequently settled in pro wrestling Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/256906882 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 12:49:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-16-entrances 01:53:36 Chess Club Rebels yes You've got to make a good entrance. Whether it's to a wrestling event, a job interview or any other place that you need to capture everyone's imagination from the word go. Pro wrestling does entrances better than anyone else and today Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss their favourites and every key aspect of the entrance: the music, the lighting, the camera work, the psychology, you name it, they discuss it. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast You've got to make a good entrance. Whether it's … You've got to make a good entrance. Whether it's to a wrestling event, a job interview or any other place that you need to capture everyone's imagination from the word go. Pro wrestling does entrances better than anyone else and today Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss their favourites and every key aspect of the entrance: the music, the lighting, the camera work, the psychology, you name it, they discuss it. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/251879529 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:22:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-15-the-miz 01:09:58 Chess Club Rebels yes Probably the most controversial WreslteMania headliner of all time, Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) debate the fluctuating highs and lows of former WWE Champion The Miz. What exactly is his right place on the card? Is he a success? A failure? Where is he best placed to go to in the future? All these questions and many more are asked, and debatably answered, in the latest episode of LMTYS Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast), follow us on Twitter and subscribe to us on Soundcloud! Probably the most controversial WreslteMania head… Probably the most controversial WreslteMania headliner of all time, Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) debate the fluctuating highs and lows of former WWE Champion The Miz. What exactly is his right place on the card? Is he a success? A failure? Where is he best placed to go to in the future? All these questions and many more are asked, and debatably answered, in the latest episode of LMTYS Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast), follow us on Twitter and subscribe to us on Soundcloud! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250898738 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 21:37:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-14-the-wrestling-fan-feat-robert-duffin-from-itr 02:56:57 Chess Club Rebels yes What is a wrestling fan? What is a smart fan? What do wrestling fans want? What makes a good fan? How influential are they and should they be to a promotion? These questions are raised, most of them are answered, and many more topics for discussion are had as Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) are joined by the fantastic Robert Duffin (co-host of popular weekly wrestling discussion podcast Inside the Ropes) (@bertie_itr). Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast/) and subscribe to us on Sound Cloud! What is a wrestling fan? What is a smart fan? Wha… What is a wrestling fan? What is a smart fan? What do wrestling fans want? What makes a good fan? How influential are they and should they be to a promotion? These questions are raised, most of them are answered, and many more topics for discussion are had as Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) are joined by the fantastic Robert Duffin (co-host of popular weekly wrestling discussion podcast Inside the Ropes) (@bertie_itr). Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast/) and subscribe to us on Sound Cloud! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228431029 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:16:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-13-pretty-boys 00:57:32 Chess Club Rebels yes In a profession obsessed with the outward appearance, these are often the cream of the crop. They are the pretty faces of professional wrestling. How have they evolved? What makes the gimmick work? Who are the greatest examples of all time? Lorcan and Simon attempt to break these staple of wrestling from the 50s onwards with the same level of rigeur and hard work that Tyler Breeze takes on his selfie face practices. Contact us on Twitter (@lorcanmullan and @simoncross) and Facebook to let us know how you feel about these beloved, or maybe not so beloved, gimmick. In a profession obsessed with the outward appeara… In a profession obsessed with the outward appearance, these are often the cream of the crop. They are the pretty faces of professional wrestling. How have they evolved? What makes the gimmick work? Who are the greatest examples of all time? Lorcan and Simon attempt to break these staple of wrestling from the 50s onwards with the same level of rigeur and hard work that Tyler Breeze takes on his selfie face practices. Contact us on Twitter (@lorcanmullan and @simoncross) and Facebook to let us know how you feel about these beloved, or maybe not so beloved, gimmick. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/227836006 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:18:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-12-the-steel-cage 01:05:28 Chess Club Rebels yes It was the mainstay of main events throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s. But has the steel cage had its day? Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) pick apart the cage match and provide their personal definitive examples of the most famous gimmick match in the history of wrestling. It was the mainstay of main events throughout the… It was the mainstay of main events throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s. But has the steel cage had its day? Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) pick apart the cage match and provide their personal definitive examples of the most famous gimmick match in the history of wrestling. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/203774870 Sun, 03 May 2015 22:42:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-11-a-decade-of-cena 01:03:42 Chess Club Rebels yes A couple of days after WrestleMania XXXI, Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) took the time to reflect on the ten years that John Cena seemed to be the be-all-and-end-all of all major happenings in the WWE. Was it warranted? What were the highlights? What were the lowlights? What is there left for John Cena to do? Will things be at all different with him no longer dominating/hogging (depends on your perspective) the spotlight? And who are in the right? The 'Let's Go Cena's or the 'Cena Sucks'? All arguments will be finally, once and for all, decided by the end of this episode. Unless you disagree with us, but that would just be rude! Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast A couple of days after WrestleMania XXXI, Lorcan … A couple of days after WrestleMania XXXI, Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) took the time to reflect on the ten years that John Cena seemed to be the be-all-and-end-all of all major happenings in the WWE. Was it warranted? What were the highlights? What were the lowlights? What is there left for John Cena to do? Will things be at all different with him no longer dominating/hogging (depends on your perspective) the spotlight? And who are in the right? The 'Let's Go Cena's or the 'Cena Sucks'? All arguments will be finally, once and for all, decided by the end of this episode. Unless you disagree with us, but that would just be rude! Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202625606 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 13:14:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/episode-10-the-internet-feat-maffew 01:28:11 Chess Club Rebels yes In the first of a planned trilogy of episodes centred around wrestling and the online world, Lorcan and Simon are delighted to welcome the one and only Maffew, the genius behind the Botchamania videos. Together, the trio discuss the evolving role of the Internet and its place in both the culture of wrestling and the wider culture of fandom. This is a great listen, and there will be plenty more to come! In the first of a planned trilogy of episodes cen… In the first of a planned trilogy of episodes centred around wrestling and the online world, Lorcan and Simon are delighted to welcome the one and only Maffew, the genius behind the Botchamania videos. Together, the trio discuss the evolving role of the Internet and its place in both the culture of wrestling and the wider culture of fandom. This is a great listen, and there will be plenty more to come! tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/197863159 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:52:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-9-goldberg 01:02:16 Chess Club Rebels yes Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) do their second deep-dive review of the career of an individual wrestler. This time it's the one-man army of Bill Goldberg. He burnt bright and disappeared almost as quickly. What did he leave behind? Could he succeed today? Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, tell your friends Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) d… Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) do their second deep-dive review of the career of an individual wrestler. This time it's the one-man army of Bill Goldberg. He burnt bright and disappeared almost as quickly. What did he leave behind? Could he succeed today? Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, tell your friends tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/197645586 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:56:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-8-submissions 01:14:53 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss the effectiveness of a good submission hold both in the wrestling world, and occassionally in real life too! Follow us on Soundcloud, Twitter or Facebook (facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast) Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) d… Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss the effectiveness of a good submission hold both in the wrestling world, and occassionally in real life too! Follow us on Soundcloud, Twitter or Facebook (facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast) tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/193796197 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 07:18:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-7-the-foreign-menace 01:03:53 Chess Club Rebels yes Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) discuss one of the longest main stays in pro wrestling across the entire globe, the Foreign Menace Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast?fref=ts Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) d… Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) discuss one of the longest main stays in pro wrestling across the entire globe, the Foreign Menace Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast?fref=ts tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190504124 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:43:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-6-what-is-sports-entertainment 01:10:07 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) try to unpack what exactly Vince McMahon and his minions mean when they say 'sports entertainment' instead of 'pro wrestling'. What does it mean? What are other examples? Is it an appropriate description? Get in touch on Twitter and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast?fref=ts Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) t… Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) try to unpack what exactly Vince McMahon and his minions mean when they say 'sports entertainment' instead of 'pro wrestling'. What does it mean? What are other examples? Is it an appropriate description? Get in touch on Twitter and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast?fref=ts tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190159970 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 23:10:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-1-becoming-a-wrestling-fan 01:06:02 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) welcome you to a new podcast series dedicated to discussing the unique world of pro wrestling. To get things started they discuss what led them down this particular road of fandom and why they stay with it. Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) w… Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) welcome you to a new podcast series dedicated to discussing the unique world of pro wrestling. To get things started they discuss what led them down this particular road of fandom and why they stay with it. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190085549 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 14:15:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-2-debuts 01:03:22 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) disucss the importance and evolving nature of the debut of a wrestler. Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) d… Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) disucss the importance and evolving nature of the debut of a wrestler. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190018846 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 01:05:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-3-the-heel-turn 01:05:44 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan Mullan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon Cross (@simoncross3) discuss the greatest heel turns into the history of wrestling and what makes a good guy turn bad. You can find us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast Lorcan Mullan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon Cross (@s… Lorcan Mullan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon Cross (@simoncross3) discuss the greatest heel turns into the history of wrestling and what makes a good guy turn bad. You can find us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/189857118 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:54:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/episode-4-the-elimination-match 01:02:04 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) pontificate on the long standing November tradition of wrestling - the Elimination match. From 1987 when there were ten tag teams colliding in a 20-man match, to the modern day where it can occasionally be little more than an after thought, they ponder the strengths and weaknesses of this particular gimmick match before choosing their Mount Rushmore matches Feel free to agree, disagree and tell the two presenters how you feel Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) p… Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) pontificate on the long standing November tradition of wrestling - the Elimination match. From 1987 when there were ten tag teams colliding in a 20-man match, to the modern day where it can occasionally be little more than an after thought, they ponder the strengths and weaknesses of this particular gimmick match before choosing their Mount Rushmore matches Feel free to agree, disagree and tell the two presenters how you feel tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/187969971 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:31:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/chessclubrebels/let-me-tell-you-something-episode-5-kane 01:16:03 Chess Club Rebels yes Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss the career of Glen 'Kane' Jacobs, from his debut as 'The Big Red Machine' in 1997 to the modern day, they go through his highs and lows before reflecting, when all is said and done, on what his place in the wrestling landscape will be Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) d… Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss the career of Glen 'Kane' Jacobs, from his debut as 'The Big Red Machine' in 1997 to the modern day, they go through his highs and lows before reflecting, when all is said and done, on what his place in the wrestling landscape will be