Place to Be Wrestling Network
2015-06
Episodes
Saturday Jun 20, 2015
PTBN Reaction Show: ROH Best In the World 2015
Saturday Jun 20, 2015
Saturday Jun 20, 2015
Will and Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) discuss the latest PPV offering from ROH. We discuss the character work of Dalton Castle, the awesome year from Roderick Strong, the questionable booking of Moose and the advantages and disadvantages of making Jay Lethal your top title holder. We also discuss our disappointment in the tag title match. Where does Jay Briscoe go from here? All this and more!!!!
Saturday Jun 20, 2015
Wrestling With Optimism #4 - Wrestle Crate Founder Ed Allen
Saturday Jun 20, 2015
Saturday Jun 20, 2015
Wrestling with Optimism is back with a look at a new product taking the wrestling industry by storm.Graham Cawthon and Dan McGinn spend an hour talking with Ed Allen, the name and driving force behind WrestleCrate. The subscription-based service that sends a box of various wrestling items to homes each month has skyrocketed in popularity since it launched earlier this year.Ed talks all about how WrestleCrate came to be, those within the industry and WWE that have reached out to him with their support, forming business partnerships, working with companies large and small, and how WrestleCrate can provide exposure to small business owners.Ed also talks about his personal fandom of wrestling, chance encounters with wrestlers as a kid, how his fandom evolved over the years, how his son sucked him back into being a fan and even how his hometown area of Cincinnati, OH has taken to Dean Ambrose.For more information on WrestleCrate, visit wrestlecrate.com, follow them on Twitter at @WrestleCrates, or email Ed at info@WrestleCrate.com.Questions or comments? Tweet the guys @thehistoryofwwe, @stuttsy and @DMacP2B and don’t forget to use the hashtag #optimism.
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
On the newest Main Event, Scott is joined by Jason Greenhouse, Jordan Duncan and Steve Wille to recap Money In the Bank (including JD's live notes) and start the road to Battleground. They're joined after the break by Dr. G, George Ribellino from Extra Point to discuss the life and career of Dusty Rhodes, followed by the next chapter in "Main Event's Oral History of TNA." So sit back and enjoy the newest episode of Main Event!
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
Place to Be Network Rewind Series: WWF King of the Ring 1994
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
On the latest episode of PTBN Rewind, host Ben Morse welcomes in JT Rozzero (Place to Be Podcast, Dangerous Alliance Wrestling Podcast) and Graham Cawthon (The History of Wrestling Podcast, Wrestling With Optimism Podcast) to revisit WWF King of the Ring 1994. The guys dig into this show to discuss Razor Ramon, Owen Hart, Men on a Mission, 1-2-3 Kid, Bret Hart, Art Donovan, Diesel and much more!What goes into having a good match in a short time? Why did Bret Hart and Diesel work so well together? How did this show reflect WWF's vision for the New Generation?The boys also pay tribute to the late, great Dusty Rhodes along the way.Ben and the gang attempt to answer these questions amongst others in a fresh installment of PTBN Rewind!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2015
PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast: Gone Fishin' Playoff Edition Part II
Tuesday Jun 16, 2015
Tuesday Jun 16, 2015
In Part II of this playoff edition of Gone Fishin', Andrew Riche and Adam Murray of Place to Be Nation's NBA-Team Podcast take on the Western Conference playoff teams that fell short of the promise land. Have we reached the end of the road for the San Antonio Spurs or is another revenge tour in order? When will Mark Cuban get tired of retooling the Dallas Mavericks' roster? Is the Memphis Grizzlies' stubbornness their greatest strength or what holds them back? What in God's name can the L.A. Clippers do to recover from a scarring playoff meltdown? Riche and Adam also discuss Hollywood's obsession with splitting movies into two parts, the new hope for the New Orleans Pelicans, and a possible day of reckoning for the Portland Trail Blazers. So suit up and take it out with PTBN's NBA-Team!
Monday Jun 15, 2015
The Kevin Kelly Show Episode 37 – A Tribute to the American Dream
Monday Jun 15, 2015
Monday Jun 15, 2015
On Episode 37 of The Kevin Kelly Show, Kevin & JT discuss the news of the day, including fallout from WWE’s Money in the Bank event, the state of women’s wrestling, a preview of ROH’s Best in the World PPV and a look back at this past weekend’s ROH training camp.Kevin then welcomes in Dr. Tom Prichard for a quick visit to share a few memories and stories about his late, great friend and coworker Dusty Rhodes.After that, Kevin & JT pay full tribute to the life and career of the legendary Dream as well, sharing their thoughts on his greatest moments, matches and promos as well as looking as legacy in the business.So please join us for another great episode of the Kevin Kelly Show!
Monday Jun 15, 2015
PTBN Reaction Show: Money in the Bank 2015
Monday Jun 15, 2015
Monday Jun 15, 2015
Will is joined by Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture), Kris Zellner (Exile on Badstreet), Pete (Titans of Wrestling) and Scott Criscuolo (P2B, Main Event) to run down the latest WWE special event. Who grabs the briefcase? Are New Day ready to lose the belts? Can Cena and Owens top their last match? Are Rollins and Ambrose still wrestling? Find out on the latest reaction show!!!
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
PTBN's NBA-Team Podcast: Gone Fishin' Playoff Edition Part 1
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
Sunday Jun 14, 2015
As the NBA Finals closes out the season, Andrew Riche and Adam Murray of Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team talk about teams whose seasons, like Tony Soprano's, cut to black during the NBA playoffs, this time touching on the Eastern Conference. Bucks are playing with house money right now. Are the Boston Celtics or Milwaukee Bucks playing with house money right now or will they slide back down? How many more changes might we see for the Chicago Bulls after the hiring of Fred Hoiberg? Will Masai Ujiri really pull the trigger on a makeover in Toronto and what will the Atlanta Hawks do with two of their starters entering free agency? Riche and Adam also discuss the difference between the Sopranos finale and the Mad Men finale, the value of David Lee, and what kind of acting career Tupac could have had. So suit up and take it out wtih PTBN's NBA-Team
Saturday Jun 13, 2015
The Kings of Sport Episode 115: Bringin' JTG 2 U
Saturday Jun 13, 2015
Saturday Jun 13, 2015
The Kings are joined by former WWE wrestler turned author JTG for an exclusive interview. Here what one half of Cryme Tyme has to say about his time dealing with the WWE's front office politics, his experience as a black wrestler in the locker room and John Cena. For more information on JTG, check out "Damn! Why Did I Write This Book."Marcus and Nate also dive into the ongoing NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final along with discussing Bob Costas' comments about Caitlyn Jenner.
Friday Jun 12, 2015
History of Wrestling Podcast - Episode #8: Remembering the Dream
Friday Jun 12, 2015
Friday Jun 12, 2015
There are legends and then there is Dusty Rhodes.
The History of Wrestling boys are back as Graham Cawthon, Brad Stutts, and Dan McGinn talk about the influence and legacy of the late 'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes.
The guys scrap their planned show and instead share their personal memories of Dusty and his charisma, detail his years as a performer and booker, and discuss his greatest triumphs and failures.
The talk focuses on Jim Crockett Promotions (from the creation of Starrcade, the Great American Bash and Wargames to Dusty's impact on the careers of Ric Flair, the Four Horsemen, Big Bubba, Magnum TA, and Nikita Koloff) his run in the WWF against the Big Bossman, Macho King Randy Savage and Ted Dibiase, and his later roles in WCW, TNA, and NXT.
There's also talk about Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Bill Watts, Paul Heyman, Jim Cornette, Carolina independent shows, Terry Funk, the Midnight Express, the Rock 'n' Roll Express, Dustin Rhodes, Cody Rhodes, the Shield, Barry Windham, the UWF, the Dusty Finish, and much more.
Follow Graham, Brad and Dan on Twitter at @thehistoryofwwe, @stuttsy, and @DMacP2B and use the hashtag #HoWPodcast if you wish to send them comments or questions. You can also follow our mascot (Dan’s dog) on Twitter at @KingBasil1110. For more, visit http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com.