The Ringside Rogues
Arlecchino, Brighella, Pantalone, Il Dottore. These names mean anything to you? Ok what about The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, and The Undertaker? Ring a few more bells? Well The Ringside Rogues, hosted by Dave Stishan and Tyler Moss, are here to layeth the smackethdown and drop some knowledge about the world of professional wrestling and it's deep connection to one of the oldest forms of theatre, commedia dell'arte. You won't want to miss this intersection of nerdy and niche, brother!
Episodes
One could say absolutely nothing, one could say absolutely everything. Whether it's a plot device or a way to show the audience more about what a character believes or feels, violence seems to serve a purpose in the world of Shakespeare. But after listening to what Dave and Tyler have to say, what do you think?
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Today, Tyler and Dave chat with actor/producer and executive producer/ring announcer for Catalyst Wrestling, as well as Shakespeare buff/clown/, Brendan Sokler about...ohh...everything. The conversation runs the gamut from how Brendan got involved with the professional wrestling world, how stories is at the root of all things wrestling, and just about everything in between and will not fail to entertain.
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A few weeks ago, Tyler and Dave chatted with John Ginty about so so much that not everything could make it into one episode, but it all deserves to be heard. Thus enter the mini-episode! So enjoy this follow up from The Rogues' chat with John and what some of their favorite character swerves have been.
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Continuing their conversation from Episode 21, Tyler and Dave dive further into the ability to tell a story simply by body movements and gestures. From great big movements or spots to something as simple as putting your hands in your pocket, it all tells a story.
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The Rogues welcome their first guest to the podcast. Writer/Director/Producer John Ginty joins Tyler and Dave to chat wrestling, the trope of the clown, and John's upcoming wrestling movie "Cloverleaf".
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With WrestleMaina happening this past weekend in Las Vegas, not all that happens in Veags stays in Vegas. Hear what Tyler and Dave have to say about what happened at the Showcase of the Immortals!
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Words help all of us relate to our favorite characters on screen, on stage, and in the ring. But in each of these mediums, there are times where stories rely on the physical aspect and not verbal. How can we relate to our characters when they don't say anything?
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When one innocent question before the mics get turned on turns into an accidental episode where Dave and Tyler just talk about the state of the WWE, we decide to make it into an episode.
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The anti-hero is the one that still fights for good and justice while making us question our morals as we watch them achieve their goals. Know anyone that fits that description? Let Tyler and Dave jog your brains a bit and see what they come up with.
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Join Tyler and Dave as they deviate a little from the commedia and Shakespeare talk (but not totally) and present to you their personal Top Ten wrestlers! See who got them into wrestling and who keeps them coming back week after week.
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TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, suicide, and graphic violent acts are discussed in this episode. They all pertain to Shakespearean plots and the characters within.
Revenge plays are some of audiences favorite stories to watch. Seeing the villain get their comeuppance as we root on the hero to avenge the wrongdoing but there's so much more at stake than just 'getting even'.
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Of the many overlaps between Shakespeare and professional wrestling Tyler and Dave have spoken of on this podcast, there is maybe one thing that happens more often than any of them in both worlds respectively: Betrayals. They're so much fun and usually leave us with a feeling of closure and satisfaction. See what Tyler and Dave have to say about betrayals and how they exist in both worlds.
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Tyler and Dave react to Saturday's Elimination Chamber event which saw the return of Jade Cargill and Randy Orton, an uncensored f-bomb (Dave was really excited for that), and a heel turn that has been the talk of the wrestling world since.
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What makes for a good villain? Villains are everywhere and in every media we consume (not just Shakespeare and pro wrestling) and a story can't exist without them and it's more than 'being bad'. There are many answers to this rather vague question so see what Tyler and Dave have to say about it.
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In 2001, Stone Cold Steve Austin started doing something that would catch on in the WWE, and the professional wrestling industry, like nothing before and it was only one word: What. But Tyler believes the basic principle behind the 'What?' chant has parallels in Shakespeare and its meter by being it's anti-meter. What do you think?
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Oh look, more similarities! On this episode, Tyler and Dave look at the role of the Greek Chorus and how the play-by-play commentary of professional wrestling seems to be a direct descendant of it. Tyler and Dave make pretty compelling arguments but what do you think? Did they find another parallel?
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Dave made a pretty bold claim that William Shakespeare is one of the, if not the, best booker in history. Do you think he can back that up? Listen for yourself.
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American Samoans and The English Royalty of the mid-15th century. Feuding relatives over who rules supreme. Backstabbing and double-crossings galore. Sound familiar? The Bloodline IS The War of the Roses. Tyler and Dave illuminate the striking parallels between the two sagas of families at war with each other.
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Tyler and Dave to dive exclusively into women's wrestling when talking about Columbina and her shoot from the hip style. In a sense, she's the best friend we all wish we had.
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With Survivor Series happening this past weekend in Canada, Tyler and Dave have some thoughts and reactions to share. From two War Games matches to a wild win in the Intercontinental Championship match, there was no shortage of things to talk about.
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