Podcast – The Military Industrial Suplex
Episodes
June 1, 2019 • 87 mins
In this episode of the Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by the Rich Latta. Rich is the co-host of One Nation Radio, a freelance writer, music producer, and a proud member of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. In this episode, Tom speaks with Rich about linguistic intergroup bias, the progressive prosecution paradox, AEW, the appreciation of the performance over the concept, pro wrestling in a post-truth world, blonde women...
Mark as Played
April 29, 2019
On this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex ,Tom is joined by author Kenny Casanova. They discuss Kenny's creative process, memorable ribs, working with Hall of Fame wrestlers, Vader, getting the best out of Sabu, airplane etiquette for big men, Wrestlecon, and more!
Mark as Played
March 13, 2019
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom speaks with Al Getz about pro wrestling statics, Al's Charting The Territories blog, big data, including the human element within media technologies, black box data models, the social media influencer paradox, pro wrestling journalism, Al's crazy suits, and other topics!
Mark as Played
January 29, 2019
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by the outspoken and oftentimes controversial Billy Jack Haynes.The two discuss many topics including, The Oregon Wrestling Federation, Don Owen, the Portland territory in the 80's, Chael Sonnen, The "Boys on the Tracks" Murders, working with Keith Rounsavall, Billy Jack's infamous RF video shoot interview, and more! The "Kanye West of Pro Wrestling" holds nothing bac...
Mark as Played
December 26, 2018
In the season finale of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by pro wrestling fiction author Stevie Pearson. The two discuss Stevie's book "Real In Memphis" as well as the makings involved in creating the tale of territory, treachery, and turbulence. In addition, the two touch on wrestling fiction, curative and transformative spaces in pro wrestling fan fiction, writing challenging stories without challenging language and ...
Mark as Played
November 27, 2018
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by Australia’s own Stacey O’ Loughlin to discuss Stacey’s Diva’s Deep Dive, feminist theory, straw feminism, WWE’s Revolution, narrative […]
Mark as Played
November 4, 2018
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom speaks with Dylan Hales about the ideologic shift that happens when working in the pro wrestling business. They discuss mental health, consumer re-conditioning, the fate of destination events, kayfabe, SCI, Making The Towns, current and past indie trends, the importance of local color in today's indie scene, Dylan's favorite cake and more!
Mark as Played
October 4, 2018
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by one of the architects of Pro Wrestling Only, Charles Williams. They discuss free speech, the morality of social media mobs, the capitalist art of deception under the guise of philanthropy, John Berger's The Way of Seeing and its relation to the critique of women's wrestling, mechanical reproduction relating to the appreciation pro wrestling aesthetics, Neoliberalis...
Mark as Played
September 3, 2018
In this episode of the Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by author Guy Evans to discuss Guy's new book, NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW. In addition to a focused discussion on the WCW Nitro television show, Guy and Tom touch on nostalgia, the constantly evolving definition of effort, technology's impact on wrestling consumption, fan investment, Vince Russo and more.
Mark as Played
June 25, 2018
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by the Juan Ponce de León of pro wrestling: PCO. They discuss PCO’s new found success as well as PCO's adventures ahead. PCO shares his thoughts on match structure, Joey Janela, social media, Matt Riddle, Impact Wrestling, and what inspires him creatively, spiritually, and emotionally.
Mark as Played
June 12, 2018
In this "Life of Pablo" style episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom and Tim discuss the history and reality of religion in pro wrestling and pro wrestling's constant struggle to present a rational approach to religion and spirituality within a pro wrestling's secular narrative. From Voodoo practitioners to cult leaders, what does pro wrestling teach us about the power of belief? The duo discuss pro wrestling’s portrayal o...
Mark as Played
March 21, 2018
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom speaks with author Liam O'Rourke to discuss Liam's new book Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later.
Mark as Played
February 7, 2018
In a world where the nuclear codes are now over 280 characters, Tom is joined by author Lavie Margoli to discuss Lavie's latest book, TrumpMania: Vince Mcmahon, WWE and the Making of America's 45th President! Tom and Lavie discuss Trump's populist philosophy both inside and outside of pro wrestling as well as Trump's overall involvement in and around the square circle. Join Tom and Lavie as they compare Trump's machinations to McMa...
Mark as Played
December 2, 2017
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by the marvelous host of Music of the Mat, Andrew Rich, to discuss North American pro wrestling's musical history.
Mark as Played
October 7, 2017
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Voices of Wrestling's Kelly Harrass joins Tom to discuss the latest happenings in pro wrestling as well as BATTLEMANIA~!,tag team wrestling, inappropriate Halloween costumes, Nikki Bella's two left feet, AND MORE! The Slim Gaillard and Bam Brown of pro wrestling media also touch on progressive wrestling fans, the Bill Bhatti fiasco, An episode that captures the spirit and sensation...
Mark as Played
August 23, 2017
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom speaks with the host of The Lucha Undead podcast, Tim, about postmodernism in pro wrestling.They discuss the slight-of-hand that has occurred by wrestling promoters, bookers, etc., and provide a Seussian breakdown of the philosophical doctrine of power and words used to deconstruct pro wrestling.
Mark as Played
June 24, 2017
What do you get when you cross Epona with a DeLorian? A Link to the past! Wanting to forever enjoy a Lucha Libre inspired bordello's warm and fluffy stack of panqueques is no reason not to podcast! With his skin now the color of a deliciously moist oatmeal cookie and having still to deal with sand that mysteriously appears in clothes washed twice over, Tom Batista sits down with the creator of the video game Brass Town Wrestling, M...
Mark as Played
June 24, 2017
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom is joined by veteran pro wrestling podcaster Joe Gagne. Listen as Tom and Joe discuss Joe's humble podcast beginnings, a show NOT called the Justin Shapirshow, Joe Gagne's Funtime Pro Wrestling Arcade, pro wrestling podcasting, Joe's SECERT PROJECT, WCW backstage assault, and MORE~! A listen to ensure "A Winner Is You!".
Mark as Played
March 10, 2017
In this episode of The Military Industrial Suplex, Tom speaks with the host of The Super Apuestas Podcast & The Pro Wrestling Super Show, Steven Graham. They discuss masculinity, femininity, gender dysphoria, body image archetypes, and other topics as they venture deep into the David Bowie pheromone earthy Eden of traditional and non traditional gender roles within pro wrestling.
Mark as Played
February 24, 2017
A barbershop conversation with less Beefcake, more substance, and better workrate! Tom is joined by Psychology Is Dead's Quentin M. to discuss African-American history and culture in pro wrestling. From, the often times, vituperative romance of culture and stale ideology to the pro wrestling equivalent of the triumphal celebration on Yavin 4-- African-American culture is pro wrestling culture! Join the Coconut Sid and Radio Raheem ...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Every week comedian and infamous roaster Nikki Glaser provides a fun, fast-paced, and brutally honest look into current pop-culture and her own personal life.
Shootings are not unusual in Belize. Shootings of cops are. When a wealthy woman – part of one of the most powerful families in Belize – is found on a pier late at night, next to a body, it becomes the country’s biggest news story in a generation. New episodes every Monday!
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.