Under The Hood | Sharing Podcast Stats and What They Mean
The Work Of Wrestling
In this special bonus episode of The Work Of Wrestling podcast Tim Kail lets you peak under the hood of his podcast to get a look at his stats. What are the best performing episodes of 2026? What trends are undeniable? Will this become an "interview show" or will it stay mostly a solo show? Tim explains why he's making his titles more SEO-friendly, why he thinks Kyle Fletcher might be one of the best in the world, why WWE's weekly style of wrestling is lesser than paint-by-numbers, and why the criticism "it's just moves with no story" has been overused and polluted. Subscribe to The Work Of...
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The Adult Wrestling Fan | An Interview With Rob Bonnette
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This week Work Of Wrestlig host Tim Kail is joined by fellow wrestling writer and podcaster Rob Bonnette. They discuss Rob's years long project to chronicle how much time and how many main event opportunities women wrestlers are getting on various wrestling shows. They also discuss Triple H's strengths and weaknesses as a show runner, how professional wrestling influenced Rob's values, and what it means to be an adult who loves watching pro-wrestling. Visit Rob's website at: Follow Rob on X and BlueSky: @rbonne1 Subscribe to The Work Of Wrestling Substack: Get a WOW tee-shirt: Thank...
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Summer Slam Review | Night Two
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Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail reviews night two of Summer Slam. Get a tee-shirt at Subscribe to WOW's Substack at Thanks for listening!
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Summer Slam Review | Night One
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Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail reviews WWE's SummerSlam. He discusses how the event was perfectly fine, and why that's the worst thing it could be. Get a tee-shirt at Subscribe to WOW's Substack at Thanks for listening!
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AEW Heels | Women Like Wrestling Too
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Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail stumbled upon a fascinating thread on Bluesky that detailed the history of AEW's Heels - a program for women and femme-presenting wrestling fans to forge a community and also get exclusive access to AEW talent and other perks for $49/year. In this thread Jislaine (@cholulaconamor.bsky.social) also detailed how these programs have been put on pause following shifts in leadership. With the annual renewal date getting ever closer, and less frequent updates from AEW, this community may be reaching a cross roads. Jislaine joins Tim to discuss the Heels program, it's...
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It's Sting! A Pro-Wrestling Story By Daniel
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This week on The Work Of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail shares a story submitted by longtime listener, Daniel. Daniel shares why Sting is his wrestling hero, and how Sting's transformation throughout the years reflected Daniel's maturation process. It's a heartwarming story about the power of our chosen heroes. Get a tee-shirt at Subscribe to WOW's Substack at Thanks for listening!
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Beyond Babyface And Heel | Morality and Professional Wrestling
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Tim Kail believes in a moral binary undergirding the fabric of the universe. What does this mean for the way we process moral dilemmas, and what can professional wrestling teach us about the world? In this wide-ranging moral conversation, Tim Kail explains why he believes the prevailing arguments for subjectivity represent a manipulative force in the culture, and that we need common, moral anchors to bind society together. He discusses how to process wrongdoers, giving people a chance to make ammends, listening to one's inner most self for guidance, and deciding whether to give artists a...
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New, Free, Weekly Articles Announcement
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Tim Kail has an announcement: he's going to produce new, free, weekly articles on his Substack. These articles will be about pro-wrestling, art, and writing. He also shares some thoughts on best practices with podcasting, not stretching himself too thin, and the importance of commitment and patience. Get a tee-shirt at Subscribe to WOW's Substack at Thanks for listening!
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On Sami Zayn Losing The WWE Championship to CM Punk
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Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail explains the strange emotional space he's in following CM Punk's defeat of Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship. He also briefly shares his thoughts on the July 6 episode of Monday Night Raw. Get a tee-shirt at Subscribe to WOW's Substack at Thanks for listening!
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In 100 Years...
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What will professional wrestling be like in 100 years? That's the question at the heart of this episode where Tim explores the roles technology, social upheaval, climate change, shifts in government, and cultural consolidation all play in the production of pro-wrestling. Get a tee-shirt at Subscribe to WOW's Substack at Thanks for listening!
info_outlineTim Kail journeys back to his childhood when, in elementary school, he was asked to write down what he wanted to be when he grew up. Inspired by the film As Good As It Gets, he wrote down that he wanted to be a writer who lived in New York. In reflecting upon that goal, he realized how he managed to make it not far off the mark. He explores how he hasn't yet attained what he initally meant in writing that goal down, but how he's gotten "on the board" even if he didn't hit a bullseye.
He then examines what he'd write down today, and why he's setting his sights high, becoming a bestselling author who no longer needs a day job by the time he's fifty. And he encourages you to do the same, no matter your age, in what is an uplifting episode.
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