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The CrosUp #95
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 3/16-3/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
We Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 4 - An Innocent Man
We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie find out just who is "An Innocent Man". Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #42: Crockett Cup 86 Part 3
***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in May 2022***
On Episode 42 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll, Calum, Scott and Dr. G complete the discussion on Crockett Cup 1986 with a recap of the remainder of the tournament. This episode covers baffling booking of a 20-minute draw, an absolute epic encounter out of nowhere which gets a lot of love and everything in between! We also head back to the Metrodome in Minneapolis for another look at AWA WrestleRock '86 to discuss a pair of tag matches involving Buddy Rose and Doug Somers vs. the Midnight Rockers and Road W...
The Shit Take #42
On episode 42 of the Shit Take we look at a current day champion and a champion from the late 80s!
Keith thinks CM Punk is the most overrated wrestler of all time!
Shawn thinks Nikita Koloff does not get the love he deserves for his contributions to the wrestling business
Linking Up Luchas #66
Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 10/17/2018 & 10/24/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
Clash of the ChampBones - Clash XI - Coastal Crush
In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. This episode, Keithie welcomes back for the first of a two appearance, Scotty "Too Hotty" Shiff.
Clash of the Champions XI: Coastal Crush live from the McAlister Field House at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina were we see...
The CrosUp #94
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 3/9-3/14, as well as AEW's Revolution. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
New Gen on a Mission #105: End of August 1995
In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka talk the final days before SummerSlam 1995.
They discuss the end of Wrestling Challenge, a hot Bulldog turn, Mable being booked strong, poor Skip and as always Doink the Clown. Enjoy!
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #41: Crockett Cup 86 Part 2
***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in May 2022***
On Episode 41 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll, Calum, Scott and Dr. G continue on the journey through Crockett Cup 1986 with a recap of the full second round of the tournament. This episode covers new found love for the Sheepherders and the Fantastics, a pair of upsets involving two of the pre-tournament favorites and an in-depth discussion on a WWE 2K22 Create-A-Wrestler template involved in the tournament. We also get a stop-off to the Metrodome in Minneapolis for a look at another tag-team encounter from AWA WrestleRock '86 involving...
The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 18 - Blue Chips
Boys, the rules don't make much sense. But I believe in the rules. Some of us broke them. I broke them. I can't do this. I can't win like this.
In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.
Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with...
Highway to the Impact Zone #136
Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Scott Shifflett as they live watch the 12/13/07 Impact
YouTube Roulette #55
On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Logan, Matt, and their very special guest Keith Langston as they watch Steve Corino vs Homicide in a No Ropes Barbed Wire Match (Matt), Sabu vs Goldust from USA Xtreme Wrestling in 2007 (Scott), another Barbed Wire Ropes match between Steve Corino & Terry Funk (Logan), and Danhausen vs Mantequilla from House of Glory in 2025(Keith).
Hands of Z #24: Glued to the TV...Titles
On episode 24 of Hands of Z, Shawn and Keith once again look at matches involving our heroes, this time defending their respective TV titles.
From October 1983 GCW, Garvin defends his National TV Title against Les Thorton, while Larry defends his WCW TV title in 6/18/1994 against future WWE Creative Director, Terra Ryzing!
A very educational Hands of Z, including a Six Degrees of Les Thorton game and discussion on Vince McMahon's possible reaction to Terra Ryzing's stunning hair.
The CrosUp #93
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 3/2-3/7, as well as NXT's Vengeance Day. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
We Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 3 - Lone Gunmen
We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie look to see if there is more than one "Lone Gunman". Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #40: Crockett Cup 86 Part 1
***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in April 2022***
On this episode of NWA Crock and Roll it's a 3-man booth as we celebrate the Big 4-0! It's April 86 part 4 with round 1 of Crockett Cup '86! After a quick synopsis of the event the team briefly recap 5 first round matches, then go deeper on full match watches on last 3 matches of round one. Did Fantastics vs. Fabulous Ones deliver? Koko B. Ware and Italian Stallion as a team? How good are Sawyer and Steiner together? How bad are the other Sawyer and DJ Peterson together? H...
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #43
In Episode 43 of the pod, Scott and Logan go over the 5/17/2000 Thunder, when Eric and Vince are gone the New Blood have no fun! Goldberg Monster Truck comes back to save Scott Steiner? Lex Luger kills Chuck Palumbo in a gym? Yes all of this happens and more!
Linking Up Luchas #65
Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 10/3/2018 & 10/10/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
The Shit Take #41
On episode 41 of The Shit Take we look at overdone wrestling phrases and the Wrestlemania main event!
Keith brings up how he never needs to hear certain wrestling phrases ever again, while Shawn discusses its about time they reset Roman Reigns and had him win the Rumble to put him back in the main event of Wrestlemania against CM Punk for the title.
Fun episode!
New Gen on a Mission #104: Early August 1995
In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka start the build to SummerSlam 1995.
They review the appointment of the fan friendly president, Skip and Sunny’s relationship and Mo and Mable’s climb to main event level. Enjoy!
The CrosUp #92
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/23-2/28, as well as WWE's Elimination Chamber. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #39: April 86 Part 3
***Originally aired on Place to Be Network in April 2022***
On episode 39 of NWA Crock and Roll, it's a 3-man booth as we are 1 episode away from Crockett Cup 86! Topics discussed are a house show from Charlotte with a tag bull rope match, another Garvin/Arn banger and a new US champion crowned? There's also a whole lot of Wahoo, a fantastic TV Title match between Bull and Arn, two shoot style go home promos for the title match at the Cup between Flair and Dusty and wrap up with the final Crockett Cup Spotlights with matches featuring...
The Shit Take #40
On episode 40 of The Shit Take, Shawn and Keith share two controversial opinions from current day wrestling and wrestling past!
Keith-The Ultimate Warrior's title run would have been successful with one or two tweaks
Shawn-Ricky Saints is to Cody Rhodes what Brutus Beefcake was to Hulk Hogan
Highway Classic: Against All Odds 2006
On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Shawn, Matt, and Ben as they live watch Against All Odds 2006! Listen to the crew discuss Abyss vs Rhino in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Samoa Joe vs Christopher Daniels vs AJ Styles for the X Division Title, Christian Cage vs Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Title and more!
Can Keithie Take The Heat? - #11 - Ivory's One-Pan (or Two) Fish Dinner
Buongiorno!
The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars.
This episode, Chef Keithie brings the flavor of flounder to the table as he cooks up Ivory's favorite lean eats.
A veggie mix with white fish you say. Sign me up.
Mangiare la mia famiglia
Hands of Z #23.5: Fantastic Way to Express Yourself
On the 23.5 episode of Hands of Z, Shawn and Keith look at two of Keith's favorite tag teams, The Fantastics facing The Midnight Express, except one Express is not like the other!
Side note both matches are from 1988 AND both matches take up a full episode of NWA syndicated TV AND both matches run close to 40 minutes!
Up first from March 26, 1988 (The day before the very first Clash of Champions), The Fantastics debut in the NWA to face current US Tag Team Champions, The Midnight Express of Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane w/Jim Cornette...
The CrosUp #91
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/16-2/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
We Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 2 - Honor Thy Father
We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie try their best to honah thy fathah. Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #38: April 1986 Part 2
***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in March 2022***
On episode 38 of a match heavy NWA Crock and Roll, the crew delves into April 12th 1986. Topics include a shocking return of Ole Anderson but not where you would think, Garvin/Blanchard heating up, a rare six man title defense, another Arn TV Title defense, controversial Flair and Road Warriors takes from a few members of the pod, an unexpected spur of the moment Flair/Morton match and two more Crockett Cup Team Spotlight matches looking at the teams of Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner and Terry Taylor...
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 42
Scott and Logan go over maybe the best nitro since the reboot in April! The Nitro is also on Scott's 11th birthday! In this episode, its gimmick matches galore. We also see a future WWE Womens Champ for the first time as we learn that David Flair swam through a shark infested creek! Kidman not only gets squashed, but he gets cucked!
Linking Up Luchas #64
Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 9/19/2018 & 9/26/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 17 - The Usual Suspects
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.
Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.
This episod...
Territorial #30: George Michael and The Sports Machine
Even though he messes up the numbering in audio, on episode 30 of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the journey of George Michael and The Sports Machine.
An early pioneer of Sports recap television before the boom of ESPN, Shawn discusses George's influence on the local DC market in sports, the evolution of his Sports Machine TV show, his partnership and friendship with fellow anchor Jim Vance and his love of pro wrestling that was part of what made George one of the best Sportscasters to ever do it.
Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant...
The CrosUp #90
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/9-2/14, as well as TNA's No Surrender. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #37: April 86 Part 1
***Originally aired on Place to Be Network in March 2022***
On episode 37 of NWA Crock and Roll, the full crew is here to begin a detailed journey of a very busy NWA April 1986.
In Part 1 of April 1986, topics include a Ron Garvin vs Arn Anderson rematch for the TV title that leads to another potential title feud, Jimmy Garvin accusing Wahoo of being ill, Cornette Crockett Cup selling and wrap up with two Crockett Cup Spotlight matches looking at Wahoo & Mark Youngblood as they battle NWA Tag Champions, Bob Orton & Don Kernodle from 1984 and The Fantastics...
The Shit Take #39
On episode 39 of The Shit Take, Shawn and Keith both share takes from different times in the WWF/WWE!
Shawn-Vince McMahon ruined Terry Taylor
Keith-The Divas era was a necessary evil for the Women's division
Highway to the Impact Zone #135
Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Jennifer Smith as they live watch the 12/6/07 Impact.
YouTube Roulette #54
On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Logan, Matt, and their very special guest Keith Langston as they watch Adam Cole vs Kevin Steen from 2012 PWG (Matt), Toshiaki Kowada & Akira Taue vs Bart Gunn & Johnny Ace from 1998 AJPW (Scott), Greg Valentine vs Tito Santana from the Philly Spectrum in March of 1984 (Logan), and MJF vs Ace Romero from CZW from 2017(Keith).
Clash of the ChampBones - Clash X - Texas Shootout
In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. This episode, Keithie brings in some help from the "Great White North", his frozen brother, Justin Davenport.
Clash of the Champions X: Texas Shootout live from the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas, tensions run high as Sting's run...
The CrosUp #89
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/2-2/7. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
