The CHIKARA Special

t’s the most wonderful time of the year for CHIKARA fans – King of Trios season! The 10th annual tournament for the first time ever takes place in England and is riddled with exciting teams, new and old. JUSTIN and Kevin run down the entire first round and predict the rest of the tournament, including the quarter-final, semi-final, and final rounds, along with who they think will be this year’s King of Trios winners. Also discussed is what could really be going on in Mike Quackenbush’s head as he challenges Johnny Kidd in a World of Sport Rules match. Of course, no Trios talk could be complete without Rey de Voladores speculation and bellyaching over yet another Tag Team Gauntlet. Whether you’re familiar with CHIKARA or not, this is your one stop shop for all the information you need for the company’s biggest weekend of the year!

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When you create art for a living, it can sometimes be difficult to talk to others about what you do. That's especially true when others don't have a grid for your core area of passion. In this episode, I have a fun and wide-ranging conversation with Mike Quackenbush, who is the founder of Chikara Wrestling, about how he developed his love for the art of professional wrestling, and how he shares that love and passion for his craft with others.

Greetings folks! It’s another episode of MATTYLOVESPODCAST headed you way and Matt de Simone’s once again joined by Kevin Ford, co-founder of PRO WRESTLING PONDERINGS and operator of THE CHIKARA SPECIAL–each blog dedicated to spreading the word about independent pro-wrestling and the latter containing all the recent goings on in CHIKARA PRO WRESTLING.

This week’s special edition of MLP is a simulcast partnered with Ford’s Pro Wrestling Ponderings focusing on all that went on in the first three episodes of CHIKARA’S “LOST” SEASON 17.

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Justin and Kevin couldn’t help themselves when starting the show with off topic conversation. After some chatter about “No Man’s Sky” and the comic book “Planetary”, Justin and Kevin talk about their experience watching the second “Hour of Power” and preview CHIKARA’s first ever Network Special airing this Sunday! Every match is run down in detail with predictions, including thoughts on who else could join Hallowicked’s army, who could be making a return, and what direction they expect certain characters to take. Get prepared for the official Summerslam appetizer!

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There’s been a ton of CHIKARA news since the last episode, and Justin Houston and Kevin Ford are going to talk about it! First up is the Hour of Power, what they liked and how the experience of watching it live was like. They discuss Chuck Taylor no longer being with the company and what that means to them as fans before moving into talk about the current King of Trios field. Then it’s on to the weekend of events CHIKARA is holding in Canada, including two really fun looking cards and a joint show hosted by SMASH Wrestling! Finally, the duo wraps up with a little Dragon Gate chatter. Enjoy!

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With CHIKARA’s 14th Aniversario around the corner, Kevin Ford recruited superfan Mike Falcone and beloved CHIKARA original Bryce Remsburg to reminisce on the company’s history! As the crew recounts some favorite moments, matches, venues, and underrated bouts, Bryce shares some stories, experiences, how he got into CHIKARA initially, and a whole lot more! If you’re a CHIKARA fan, this is a MUST listen, and a really fun, conversational look back at a company the three hosts love. The first of many?

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Arik Cannon! Shynron! The steamroller that is Prakash Sabar! Challenge of the Immortals! Halloween! All this and a lot more in this non-spooky edition of ¡VIVA CHIKARA!

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Todd and Leonard discuss why all books should be ‘all-ages’ or at least most of them. Or some of them. Also, do the words ‘Comic Con’ confuse or confound you? All of this, plus everything you love from us along with the planning for next week’s Longbox Heroes Extravaganza Week!

Links of Note Boston Comic Con 07/31 – 08/02 Richmond Wizard World 07/31 – 08/02 Tampa Bay Comic Con 07/31 – 08/02 the Chop Shop Friend of the Show Kieran Shiach’s King Impulse’s Patreon page Friend of the Show Mark Coale’s podcast, the Winter Palace

Free Digital Books and Sales Dynamite Greatest Hits Sale Godzilla Rulers of Earth Sale Aw Yeah Comics Half Price Sale DC Divergence #1 FCBD Get Ready for the new DC Universe All New All Different Marvel Preview #1 Marvel Collections Sale Free Comic Book Day 2015 Books Invincible #118 for FREE! Jupiter’s Legacy #1 for FREE! Avengers: The Initiative #1 for FREE! Fantastic Four: Books of Doom #1 for FREE! Fantastic Four: The End #1 for FREE! Ultimate X-Men #1 for FREE! What We Read Last Week Weirdworld #2 Magneto #20 Sinestro #13

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Podcast previewing “Storming the Castle” and “The Immaculate Election!” Also some banter about Chuck Taylor, as well as WWE.

Indie stand out and rising star Drew Gulak joins Colt this week. Gulak is a Philadelphia kid looking to break out in wrestling. Enjoy as they talk about the indie lifestyle and much more.

Weather and internet connection be damned, Justin and Kevin bring you a brand spankin’ new ¡VIVA CHIKARA! They cover it all – Challenge of the Immortals, King of Trios, full rundowns of this weekends shows, the unbeatable Volgar, the joy of Pinkie Sanchez, and more! The audio is super rough, so we ask for you to bear with us and enjoy!

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Mike and Clayton talk Arrow and The Flash, Daredevil on Netflix, George Lucas, Batman and the Justice League, Start Trek episodes of old, and the typical malarkey.

A man of many names, as well as one of the newest members of the CHIKARA roster, Race Jaxon, chats with Kevin all about his wrestling fandom. The two of them talk about growing up in Northern Virginia as wrestling fans, how Race decided to get into wrestling, the many incarnations of names and gimmicks he went through, and of course, his time in CHIKARA Pro. It’s the return of one of the most beloved podcasts in PWP!

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A light news week, but still books are being optioned, Marvel getting in on the surprise box game and is the name ‘Convergence’ doing more harm than good? Also, everything we read last week, what we’re looking forward to this week and so much more!

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Digital Books and Sales Matt Fraction Sale The Darkness Sale Harley Quinn Trade

What We Read Last Week Thor #4 Quantum & Woody Must Die #1 Spider-Man 2099 #8 Batman #38

What We’re Looking Forward to This Week LFC’s Pick Todd’s Pick

Clayton and Mike discuss Yokozuna and the Royal Rumble, the rise of Netflix, the merging of Marvel Universes, They Might Be Giants and kibitz in their typical fashion.

Justin and Kevin are back to discuss all things CHIKARA, specifically “A New Start”, CHIKARA’s first show of Season 15! All matches are discussed in detail, with plenty of off topic dialogue along the way. They also divulge into their thoughts on the season 14 finale, National Pro Wrestling Day, what interests them most going into the year, and some bold predictions. Grab your jean shorts and hop on in the proverbial shower with us!

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Mike and Clayton discuss Famke Janssen, Marvel’s Ant-Man and other superhero properties, getting into Fitz and the Tantrums, Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income podcast and the usual junk.

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