A Full House
The Work Of Wrestling
In this special BONUS edition of The Work Of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail once again shares what he liked about Monday Night Raw. He examines the Jacob Fatu/Roman Reigns rivalry and why it's emotionally impactful. He discusses some of the new scenes WWE is producing like the sit down exchange between Asuka and Iyo Sky. And then he contemplates buying Backlash (seeking insight from listeners on what it might mean to do so). Follow on social media @WorkOfWrestling. Buy tee-shirts at
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Reality's Tail
The Work Of Wrestling
This week Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail examines the role of motivation in the artist's life. First, he argues why you should stop listening to motivational speakers, successul celebrities, and social media gurus about motivation. Next, he explains how he's baked his artistic practice into his daily life thus removing the need to stay constantly motivated. Then he argues the artist examine their relationship with competition, and find a more sustainable fuel for the creative engine. And, finally, he discusses the ultimate motivating force, how artists are like explorers attempting to better...
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Well Done, WWE
The Work Of Wrestling
For this special bonus episode of The Work Of Wrestling podcast Tim Kail dissects various scenes, matches, and moments from the latest Monday Night Raw that he genuinely enjoyed. Topics include Roman Reigns being a master of his character, WWE trying new things with "scenes" throughout Raw, the welcome simplicity of Jacob Fatu's motivations, why three-dimensional characters are more important than "defending champions", why WWE should present itself as a sports league where the absolute best athletes come to compete for fame and future, and the awesomeness of Oba Femi. Follow on social media...
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The Innocent Wrestling Fan with Michael Cascio
The Work Of Wrestling
This week Work of Wrestling host, Tim Kail, is joined by longtime listener and fellow podcaster Michael Cascio. This is a great conversation between two passionate wrestling fans about an assortment of wrestling-related issues. Topics include feeling obligated to watch WWE, protecting one's fandom of wrestling, not following wrestling journalists to dismantle the joy inherent in the medium, the three kinds of wrestling fans, striving to return to innocence, WWE’s sense of entitlement and AEW's consistent striving for new fans, and the importance of having a conversation in our...
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Mania
The Work Of Wrestling
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of thoughts of suicide. Why is WrestleMania the perfect name for...well...WrestleMania? Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail answers that question as only he can, with a moving story about his second manic-depressive episode in the Fall of 2020. Tim's story reveals the unvarnished reality of clinical mania, how his enthusiasm for life felt like a psychedelic high, why he became obsessed with ancient religions, and what led to this shorter, milder experience of psychosis. If you are in need of emotional support call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at...
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Sending A Message
The Work Of Wrestling
For the first time in eleven years Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail will not be watching or reviewing WrestleMania. In this special bonus edition of the podcast he explaines why, in detail. He also examines the divisive nature of WWE's business practices, how the company has transformed into a boutique tourist trap, and the destructive role social media plays in nudging us toward political and philosophical polarization. Follow on social media @WorkOfWrestling. Music provided by Premium Beat.
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WrestleMania Preview
The Work Of Wrestling
Your ears do not deceive you - this is a special BONUS edition of The Work Of Wrestling podcast. In this episode host Tim Kail previews WrestleMania 42, going through every match and allowing each participant to inspire deeper thoughts. He discusses the evolution of Bayley (currently in her adolescence in Tim's head-canon), why "The Road To WrestleMania" simply doesn't matter anymore, why exactly Tim isn't going to watch WrestleMania even though he wants to, and the ways in which Cody Rhodes might improve in his performance. Support WOW by purchasing a tee-shirt at Follow on social media...
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The Cosmic Collaboration
The Work Of Wrestling
This week Tim Kail announces a return of the music to the podcast! Why he's bringing it back and how he had help from a longtime listener. He's also reopened his Pro-Wrestling Tees store. Visit to shop the collection and show your support for the podcast. Tim also discusses framing the term "Sports Entertainment" as a specific genre in professional wrestling, how the idea that professional wrestling is an art has become more commonplace over the past decade, why it's important to state "pro-wrestling is an art" without ego, and how the human soul wants to express itself in myriad ways. In the...
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Here's How To Fix WWE, But Also Why They Won't Do It
The Work Of Wrestling
It’s clear WWE creative is in a woeful state when Raw and SmackDown start cannibalizing their own product. Unable to generate interest through carefully considered narratives with logical emotional beats, WWE smashes the cheat code button and has Pat McAfee and CM Punk start talking about “the forgotten wrestling fan”, how much WWE sucks today, and lowering WrestleMania ticket prices. This admission sparks discussion (mostly for, ) in the pro-wrestling community, but that seems to be all it does. Did WWE suddenly move tickets because McAfee said Randy Orton would “save the fucking...
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A CM Punk Pipe Bomb?
The Work Of Wrestling
For this special bonus episode of The Work Of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail examines CM Punk's promo from the April 6th, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw. Is it a true "pipe bomb"? Did CM Punk "torch" TKO, The Rock, Roman Reigns, and Pat McAfee? Or is he merely a cog in a corporate machine, his subversion nothing more than the appearance of being anti-establishment? Tim asks and answers these questions! Follow on social media @WorkOfWrestling. Give the podcast a five star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!
info_outlineThis week Tim Kail announces a return of the music to the podcast! Why he's bringing it back and how he had help from a longtime listener. He's also reopened his Pro-Wrestling Tees store. Visit www.prowrestlingtees.com/workofwrestling to shop the collection and show your support for the podcast.
Tim also discusses framing the term "Sports Entertainment" as a specific genre in professional wrestling, how the idea that professional wrestling is an art has become more commonplace over the past decade, why it's important to state "pro-wrestling is an art" without ego, and how the human soul wants to express itself in myriad ways.
In the body of the episode Tim reads his latest article "Here's How To Fix WWE, But Also Why They Won't Do It".
Visit https://workshootconfessional.com for Tom Dean's article on CM Punk's latest promo.
Follow on social media @WorkOfWrestling.
Music provided by Preimum Beat.