The Work Of Wrestling
In the 11th hour Tim Kail puts together an episode about coming down off the WrestleMania high, his plans for the podcast, going on hiatus, his short film, and his dog. Music by Ben Holland.
info_outline WOW - EP367 - WrestleMania 40 ReviewThe Work Of Wrestling
It's WrestleMania week! Host Tim Kail is joined by Al Monelli to discuss and dissect WWE's latest showcase of the immortals.
info_outline WOW - EP366 - Simply ExcitedThe Work Of Wrestling
This Saturday Tim talks about being excited for WrestleMania! He also talks about his short film, The Rock and Roman Reigns being self-actualized, and gives tips for navigating WrestleMania. Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP365 - What is a man?The Work Of Wrestling
This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast Tim Kail analyzes the latest incarnation of The Rock, eventually leading him to ask "What is a man in 2024?"
info_outline WOW - EP364 - Let them fight!The Work Of Wrestling
In this episode host Tim Kail compares and contrasts arguments had in a relationship with professional wrestling matches. Follow WOW on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
info_outline WOW - EP363 - The Rock RenaissanceThe Work Of Wrestling
(Note: if the audio sounds strange it's because I was using my Zoom H1N for the intro and outro - Rocky, my dog, wouldn't let me record in the room with the better mic, so I ask for your forgiveness and give you my thanks) This week Tim Kail talks about The Rock, only everything he's doing outside the ring. He then compares that to what he has going on and what we all have going on. Topics include: Pro-Wrestling Movies Social media Exercise and nutrition Spot on The Board of TKO Sit-com Athletic Wear line with Underarmor including his own shoes. A credit card Acorn w/Visa Terramana Tequilla...
info_outline WOW - EP362 - ShareThe Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim Kail returns to talk about the ongoing Road To WrestleMania (among other things). Topics include: The Rock being amazing. Roman Reigns' aura. Social Media promos being superior to television promos. What if Tim wrote a wrestling book? And more. Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP361 - John MacyThe Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim is joined by his friend John Macy for a discussion on a variety of pro-wrestling topics, including but not limited to: John's thoughts on The Iron Claw. Our viewing habits. Losing interest in AEW. The downside of two more AEW shows. Too much wrestling. CM Punk. AEW Fight Forever. And more! Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP36O - Elimination Chamber Review (2024)The Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim Kail reviews WWE's latest premium live event, Eliminatioin Chamber. Topics include: not getting enough sleep. Becky Lynch's Raw promos. Randy Orton telling a story. The dryness of Drew McIntyre vs Seth Rollins. Nia's lack of fluidity in the ring. Rhea Ripley winning in the main event. How to tell the story of a wrestler's resiliency in a new way. And more! Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outline WOW - EP359 - The Return of The RockThe Work Of Wrestling
This week on the podcast Tim examines The Rock's promo from the February 16th episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Topics include: Dwayne Johnson still having access to this character. What's new about Dwayne Johnson that makes the character all the better. Dwayne Johnson doing this because he loves it. The clarity of the character's motivations. And more! Follow The Work Of Wrestling on , , , and . Thanks for listening!
info_outlineIn this epic Work Of Wrestling podcast, host Tim Kail reviews the premiere episode of AEW Dynamite!
He begins at the end, sharing his thoughts on the "surprise" appearance of Jack Hager, Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega crashing through a glass table, and the three basic reactions he imagines a fan could have after watching the entire show.
Other topics include:
- The signature at the start of the show, along with its generic "Dynamite" theme song - how to make an intro video that's modern and inviting
- How the addition of Tony Shivani gave commentary greater focus and purpose throughout the night
- The subliminal implications of Cody diving into Brandi
- The decision-making behind the reveal of the tag division
- The positive function of familiarity
- How Riho & Nyla Rose delivered the match of the night
- Why AEW needs to be more aware of the optics of some of their choices (i.e. why was Kenny Omega involved in the post-match beatdown of the first ever women's championship match?
And much more, along with a closing monologue that represents the culmination of years-worth of podcasting and pro-wrestling analysis - where Tim arrives at a deeper understanding of and appreciation for professional wrestling.
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