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                                            <![CDATA[Thoughts on AEW's Blood &amp; Guts show from the opening match to the final blood soaked screenshot. I'm going over what worked for me, what didn't, and where I think things might go from here. Plus some thoughts on people who can't seem to get past Jungle Boy's size, the finish of the Blood &amp; Guts match, and the use of weapons in the cage. All that and some quick bites on AJPW Champion Carnival, NJPW Takagi vs. Ospreay, and more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Thoughts on AEW's Blood &amp; Guts show from the opening match to the final blood soaked screenshot. I'm going over what worked for me, what didn't, and where I think things might go from here. Plus some thoughts on people who can't seem to get past Jungle Boy's size, the finish of the Blood &amp; Guts match, and the use of weapons in the cage. All that and some quick bites on AJPW Champion Carnival, NJPW Takagi vs. Ospreay, and more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King's Road Chapter II - The New Generation Emerges]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[In this episode we pick up pretty much where we left off in Chapter I. Genichiro Tenryu is the new AJPW Triple Crown Champion, but his feud with Jumbo Tsuruta continues. How does it end and where do we go from there are the big questions we answer in this outing. The Four Pillars of Wrestling also make their first appearances in our story and we chart Mitsuharu Misawa’s life up until May of 1990. What elements of his upbringing drove him to wrestling greatness? What obstacles did he overcome? And who helped him along the way? All of these things and much more are covered in Chapter 2 of King’s Road: A 90s All Japan Retrospective.

In addition to the context and background information discussed, we also take a look at the following four matches:

* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 10/11/89 - Triple Crown III
* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 4/19/90 - Final Outing
* Tiger Mask II &amp; Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki &amp; Yatsu 5/14/90 - The Mask Comes Off
* Misawa, Kobashi, &amp; Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, &amp; Fuchi 5/26/90 - New Generation Emerges

Missing Pieces - 

Genichiro Tenryu left AJPW after his defeat in April of 1990 at the hands of Jumbo Tsuruta to be the spokesmodel for Megane Super - an eyeglass maker in Japan. However, the company seemed to have a dual motive in hiring Tenryu as they would launch a wrestling company shortly thereafter - Super World of Sports. The SWS was founded with the motto “Straight and Strong”.  Megane threw a ton of money around to recruit wrestlers - mostly from All Japan - in an attempt to form a legitimate threat to the other big two - NJPW &amp; AJPW. They even had a short-lived partnership with the WWF and promoted 3 shows at the Tokyo Dome with Vince McMahon’s company. SWS would not last and became a victim of both the economic downturn in Japan and perhaps their own overreach. Tenryu would go on to found another company - Wrestling and Romance, better known as WAR. Eventually he found his way back to All Japan and enjoyed quite a bit of success in his late 40s and early 50s capturing both the IWGP Heavyweight title and then the AJPW Triple Crown twice more.

Horst Hoffman was a journeyman wrestler in the truest sense of the word. Born in Germany, he spent most of his early career wrestling in his homeland and honing his considerable technical skills. Hoffman caught the notice of fellow European Billy Robinson and found his way to the AWA for a time where he competed in upper mid-card and main event matches. Hoffman has been described as a shooter and his eventual exposure to a wider audience provided all the evidence one needed to apply that appellation. When he made his Japan debut in 1972 for International Wrestling Enterprises, it’s possible that an 11 year old Misawa first became acquainted with him, though he would go to even wider exposure in Japan when he began wrestling for AJPW in 1975. He competed at the highest level for the promotion notching victories over the Destroyer and Pat O’Connor and engaging in main event contests with Jumbo Tsuruta and Giant Baba. His final recorded All Japan tour came in 1977 when he teamed with Billy Robinson in the precursor to the Real World Tag League. They finished in the middle of the pack with 7 points. A minor figure in pro wrestling history by today’s standards, he was no less incredible in the ring and is highly esteemed by his peers and fans alike. If nothing else, he provided inspiration to a young Misawa when he needed it most and an older Misawa would pay a suitable tribute by adopting his ring colors and tights.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:10:00 Tenryu as champ
00:11:00 10/11/89 Tenryu v Tsuruta Triple Crown
00:17:00 Where next for Tenryu?
00:17:42 4/19/90 Tsuruta v Tenryu Triple Crown
00:24:00 Sayonara Tenryu
00:24:26 Where do we go from here? Tiger Mask
00:26:18 Mitsuharu Misawa
00:34:43 5/14/90 Tiger Mask II &amp; Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki &amp; Yatsu - The Unmasking
00:36:21 What do I say?
00:36:54 5/26/90 Misawa, Kobashi, &amp; Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, &amp; F...]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode we pick up pretty much where we left off in Chapter I. Genichiro Tenryu is the new AJPW Triple Crown Champion, but his feud with Jumbo Tsuruta continues. How does it end and where do we go from there are the big questions we answer in this outing. The Four Pillars of Wrestling also make their first appearances in our story and we chart Mitsuharu Misawa’s life up until May of 1990. What elements of his upbringing drove him to wrestling greatness? What obstacles did he overcome? And who helped him along the way? All of these things and much more are covered in Chapter 2 of King’s Road: A 90s All Japan Retrospective.

In addition to the context and background information discussed, we also take a look at the following four matches:

* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 10/11/89 - Triple Crown III
* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 4/19/90 - Final Outing
* Tiger Mask II & Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki & Yatsu 5/14/90 - The Mask Comes Off
* Misawa, Kobashi, & Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, & Fuchi 5/26/90 - New Generation Emerges

Missing Pieces - 

Genichiro Tenryu left AJPW after his defeat in April of 1990 at the hands of Jumbo Tsuruta to be the spokesmodel for Megane Super - an eyeglass maker in Japan. However, the company seemed to have a dual motive in hiring Tenryu as they would launch a wrestling company shortly thereafter - Super World of Sports. The SWS was founded with the motto “Straight and Strong”.  Megane threw a ton of money around to recruit wrestlers - mostly from All Japan - in an attempt to form a legitimate threat to the other big two - NJPW & AJPW. They even had a short-lived partnership with the WWF and promoted 3 shows at the Tokyo Dome with Vince McMahon’s company. SWS would not last and became a victim of both the economic downturn in Japan and perhaps their own overreach. Tenryu would go on to found another company - Wrestling and Romance, better known as WAR. Eventually he found his way back to All Japan and enjoyed quite a bit of success in his late 40s and early 50s capturing both the IWGP Heavyweight title and then the AJPW Triple Crown twice more.

Horst Hoffman was a journeyman wrestler in the truest sense of the word. Born in Germany, he spent most of his early career wrestling in his homeland and honing his considerable technical skills. Hoffman caught the notice of fellow European Billy Robinson and found his way to the AWA for a time where he competed in upper mid-card and main event matches. Hoffman has been described as a shooter and his eventual exposure to a wider audience provided all the evidence one needed to apply that appellation. When he made his Japan debut in 1972 for International Wrestling Enterprises, it’s possible that an 11 year old Misawa first became acquainted with him, though he would go to even wider exposure in Japan when he began wrestling for AJPW in 1975. He competed at the highest level for the promotion notching victories over the Destroyer and Pat O’Connor and engaging in main event contests with Jumbo Tsuruta and Giant Baba. His final recorded All Japan tour came in 1977 when he teamed with Billy Robinson in the precursor to the Real World Tag League. They finished in the middle of the pack with 7 points. A minor figure in pro wrestling history by today’s standards, he was no less incredible in the ring and is highly esteemed by his peers and fans alike. If nothing else, he provided inspiration to a young Misawa when he needed it most and an older Misawa would pay a suitable tribute by adopting his ring colors and tights.

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00:10:00 Tenryu as champ
00:11:00 10/11/89 Tenryu v Tsuruta Triple Crown
00:17:00 Where next for Tenryu?
00:17:42 4/19/90 Tsuruta v Tenryu Triple Crown
00:24:00 Sayonara Tenryu
00:24:26 Where do we go from here? Tiger Mask
00:26:18 Mitsuharu Misawa
00:34:43 5/14/90 Tiger Mask II & Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki & Yatsu - The Unmasking
00:36:21 What do I say?
00:36:54 5/26/90 Misawa, Kobashi, & Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, & F...]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode we pick up pretty much where we left off in Chapter I. Genichiro Tenryu is the new AJPW Triple Crown Champion, but his feud with Jumbo Tsuruta continues. How does it end and where do we go from there are the big questions we answer in this outing. The Four Pillars of Wrestling also make their first appearances in our story and we chart Mitsuharu Misawa’s life up until May of 1990. What elements of his upbringing drove him to wrestling greatness? What obstacles did he overcome? And who helped him along the way? All of these things and much more are covered in Chapter 2 of King’s Road: A 90s All Japan Retrospective.

In addition to the context and background information discussed, we also take a look at the following four matches:

* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 10/11/89 - Triple Crown III
* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 4/19/90 - Final Outing
* Tiger Mask II &amp; Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki &amp; Yatsu 5/14/90 - The Mask Comes Off
* Misawa, Kobashi, &amp; Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, &amp; Fuchi 5/26/90 - New Generation Emerges

Missing Pieces - 

Genichiro Tenryu left AJPW after his defeat in April of 1990 at the hands of Jumbo Tsuruta to be the spokesmodel for Megane Super - an eyeglass maker in Japan. However, the company seemed to have a dual motive in hiring Tenryu as they would launch a wrestling company shortly thereafter - Super World of Sports. The SWS was founded with the motto “Straight and Strong”.  Megane threw a ton of money around to recruit wrestlers - mostly from All Japan - in an attempt to form a legitimate threat to the other big two - NJPW &amp; AJPW. They even had a short-lived partnership with the WWF and promoted 3 shows at the Tokyo Dome with Vince McMahon’s company. SWS would not last and became a victim of both the economic downturn in Japan and perhaps their own overreach. Tenryu would go on to found another company - Wrestling and Romance, better known as WAR. Eventually he found his way back to All Japan and enjoyed quite a bit of success in his late 40s and early 50s capturing both the IWGP Heavyweight title and then the AJPW Triple Crown twice more.

Horst Hoffman was a journeyman wrestler in the truest sense of the word. Born in Germany, he spent most of his early career wrestling in his homeland and honing his considerable technical skills. Hoffman caught the notice of fellow European Billy Robinson and found his way to the AWA for a time where he competed in upper mid-card and main event matches. Hoffman has been described as a shooter and his eventual exposure to a wider audience provided all the evidence one needed to apply that appellation. When he made his Japan debut in 1972 for International Wrestling Enterprises, it’s possible that an 11 year old Misawa first became acquainted with him, though he would go to even wider exposure in Japan when he began wrestling for AJPW in 1975. He competed at the highest level for the promotion notching victories over the Destroyer and Pat O’Connor and engaging in main event contests with Jumbo Tsuruta and Giant Baba. His final recorded All Japan tour came in 1977 when he teamed with Billy Robinson in the precursor to the Real World Tag League. They finished in the middle of the pack with 7 points. A minor figure in pro wrestling history by today’s standards, he was no less incredible in the ring and is highly esteemed by his peers and fans alike. If nothing else, he provided inspiration to a young Misawa when he needed it most and an older Misawa would pay a suitable tribute by adopting his ring colors and tights.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:10:00 Tenryu as champ
00:11:00 10/11/89 Tenryu v Tsuruta Triple Crown
00:17:00 Where next for Tenryu?
00:17:42 4/19/90 Tsuruta v Tenryu Triple Crown
00:24:00 Sayonara Tenryu
00:24:26 Where do we go from here? Tiger Mask
00:26:18 Mitsuharu Misawa
00:34:43 5/14/90 Tiger Mask II &amp; Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki &amp; Yatsu - The Unmasking
00:36:21 What do I say?
00:36:54 5/26/90 Misawa, Kobashi, &amp; Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, &amp; Fuchi - The New Generation Emerges
00:51:19 Next time on… &amp; Endnotes

Special thanks and shoutouts to Matt Charlton (@ShiningWizardDs), Hisame (@Hi5ame), Cary Silkin (@rohcary), and Filsinger Games (@filsingergames &amp; filsingergames.com).

Be sure to check out: 
ROLL UP - The Official Filsinger Games Podcast: https://filsingergames.com/rollup-podcast/
Uncharted Territory: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncharted-territory/id1537337233
&amp;
Last Stop Penn Station: https://laststoppennstation.com

You can find me on Twitter @kopw72. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments, criticisms, advice, and everything in between. Thank you so much for listening and supporting this endeavor. Stay tuned for Chapter 3 - Gaijin &amp; the Triple Crown coming soon!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode we pick up pretty much where we left off in Chapter I. Genichiro Tenryu is the new AJPW Triple Crown Champion, but his feud with Jumbo Tsuruta continues. How does it end and where do we go from there are the big questions we answer in this outing. The Four Pillars of Wrestling also make their first appearances in our story and we chart Mitsuharu Misawa’s life up until May of 1990. What elements of his upbringing drove him to wrestling greatness? What obstacles did he overcome? And who helped him along the way? All of these things and much more are covered in Chapter 2 of King’s Road: A 90s All Japan Retrospective.

In addition to the context and background information discussed, we also take a look at the following four matches:

* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 10/11/89 - Triple Crown III
* Tenryu vs Tsuruta 4/19/90 - Final Outing
* Tiger Mask II & Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki & Yatsu 5/14/90 - The Mask Comes Off
* Misawa, Kobashi, & Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, & Fuchi 5/26/90 - New Generation Emerges

Missing Pieces - 

Genichiro Tenryu left AJPW after his defeat in April of 1990 at the hands of Jumbo Tsuruta to be the spokesmodel for Megane Super - an eyeglass maker in Japan. However, the company seemed to have a dual motive in hiring Tenryu as they would launch a wrestling company shortly thereafter - Super World of Sports. The SWS was founded with the motto “Straight and Strong”.  Megane threw a ton of money around to recruit wrestlers - mostly from All Japan - in an attempt to form a legitimate threat to the other big two - NJPW & AJPW. They even had a short-lived partnership with the WWF and promoted 3 shows at the Tokyo Dome with Vince McMahon’s company. SWS would not last and became a victim of both the economic downturn in Japan and perhaps their own overreach. Tenryu would go on to found another company - Wrestling and Romance, better known as WAR. Eventually he found his way back to All Japan and enjoyed quite a bit of success in his late 40s and early 50s capturing both the IWGP Heavyweight title and then the AJPW Triple Crown twice more.

Horst Hoffman was a journeyman wrestler in the truest sense of the word. Born in Germany, he spent most of his early career wrestling in his homeland and honing his considerable technical skills. Hoffman caught the notice of fellow European Billy Robinson and found his way to the AWA for a time where he competed in upper mid-card and main event matches. Hoffman has been described as a shooter and his eventual exposure to a wider audience provided all the evidence one needed to apply that appellation. When he made his Japan debut in 1972 for International Wrestling Enterprises, it’s possible that an 11 year old Misawa first became acquainted with him, though he would go to even wider exposure in Japan when he began wrestling for AJPW in 1975. He competed at the highest level for the promotion notching victories over the Destroyer and Pat O’Connor and engaging in main event contests with Jumbo Tsuruta and Giant Baba. His final recorded All Japan tour came in 1977 when he teamed with Billy Robinson in the precursor to the Real World Tag League. They finished in the middle of the pack with 7 points. A minor figure in pro wrestling history by today’s standards, he was no less incredible in the ring and is highly esteemed by his peers and fans alike. If nothing else, he provided inspiration to a young Misawa when he needed it most and an older Misawa would pay a suitable tribute by adopting his ring colors and tights.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:10:00 Tenryu as champ
00:11:00 10/11/89 Tenryu v Tsuruta Triple Crown
00:17:00 Where next for Tenryu?
00:17:42 4/19/90 Tsuruta v Tenryu Triple Crown
00:24:00 Sayonara Tenryu
00:24:26 Where do we go from here? Tiger Mask
00:26:18 Mitsuharu Misawa
00:34:43 5/14/90 Tiger Mask II & Toshiaki Kawada vs Fuyuki & Yatsu - The Unmasking
00:36:21 What do I say?
00:36:54 5/26/90 Misawa, Kobashi, & Taue vs. Jumbo, Kabuki, & F...]]>
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                    <![CDATA['Mania Night 1 Reaction & Mania Weekend Indies]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Immediate reaction to Wrestlemania 37 Night 1! What do I think of the main event? What about Bad Bunny? Omos? Cesaro? It's all here. Plus, I talk a walk through the last few days of indie wrestling, especially that showcased on IWTV. It's good to be back and talk a little wrestling. Give it a listen and join the conversation on Twitter @kopw72]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Immediate reaction to Wrestlemania 37 Night 1! What do I think of the main event? What about Bad Bunny? Omos? Cesaro? It's all here. Plus, I talk a walk through the last few days of indie wrestling, especially that showcased on IWTV. It's good to be back and talk a little wrestling. Give it a listen and join the conversation on Twitter @kopw72]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Immediate reaction to Wrestlemania 37 Night 1! What do I think of the main event? What about Bad Bunny? Omos? Cesaro? It's all here. Plus, I talk a walk through the last few days of indie wrestling, especially that showcased on IWTV. It's good to be back and talk a little wrestling. Give it a listen and join the conversation on Twitter @kopw72]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Immediate reaction to Wrestlemania 37 Night 1! What do I think of the main event? What about Bad Bunny? Omos? Cesaro? It's all here. Plus, I talk a walk through the last few days of indie wrestling, especially that showcased on IWTV. It's good to be back and talk a little wrestling. Give it a listen and join the conversation on Twitter @kopw72]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:05:47</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games Perennial Preview & 2020 Review]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Todd and Mike join me to preview the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial 2021 virtual con. We go behind the scenes a bit, discuss the schedule, and even have a couple of exclusive reveals! We also present our top 5 game cards for 2020 from each game line (CotG, Legends, &amp; Indies). Head to filsingergames.com to sign up for the Perennial - $10 for tournament play, $7 for non-tournament participation - and join us on Saturday, January 23rd, for a day filled with the fun of galactic proportions!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Todd and Mike join me to preview the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial 2021 virtual con. We go behind the scenes a bit, discuss the schedule, and even have a couple of exclusive reveals! We also present our top 5 game cards for 2020 from each game line (CotG, Legends, & Indies). Head to filsingergames.com to sign up for the Perennial - $10 for tournament play, $7 for non-tournament participation - and join us on Saturday, January 23rd, for a day filled with the fun of galactic proportions!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games Perennial Preview & 2020 Review]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Todd and Mike join me to preview the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial 2021 virtual con. We go behind the scenes a bit, discuss the schedule, and even have a couple of exclusive reveals! We also present our top 5 game cards for 2020 from each game line (CotG, Legends, &amp; Indies). Head to filsingergames.com to sign up for the Perennial - $10 for tournament play, $7 for non-tournament participation - and join us on Saturday, January 23rd, for a day filled with the fun of galactic proportions!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Todd and Mike join me to preview the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial 2021 virtual con. We go behind the scenes a bit, discuss the schedule, and even have a couple of exclusive reveals! We also present our top 5 game cards for 2020 from each game line (CotG, Legends, & Indies). Head to filsingergames.com to sign up for the Perennial - $10 for tournament play, $7 for non-tournament participation - and join us on Saturday, January 23rd, for a day filled with the fun of galactic proportions!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:40:01</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Happy New Year KoPW Style]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Happy New Year! KoPW Style... What does that mean? I'm not 100% sure but it probably involves vulnerability, humor, charm, and the search for perspective on life, love, &amp; death. Oh, and wrestling! Lots of wrestling! Do I succeed? Who knows? What I do know is this past week has been a cathartic experience. I talk about Brodie Lee, AEW's tribute show, the past year, what's behind us, and what's ahead. Plus, what's on my bookshelf, who do I have to thank, and what are some of the people and things I'm grateful for. All that and a promise to you, listeners. Take my hand and come along for a ride...]]>
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                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Happy New Year! KoPW Style... What does that mean? I'm not 100% sure but it probably involves vulnerability, humor, charm, and the search for perspective on life, love, & death. Oh, and wrestling! Lots of wrestling! Do I succeed? Who knows? What I do know is this past week has been a cathartic experience. I talk about Brodie Lee, AEW's tribute show, the past year, what's behind us, and what's ahead. Plus, what's on my bookshelf, who do I have to thank, and what are some of the people and things I'm grateful for. All that and a promise to you, listeners. Take my hand and come along for a ride...]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Happy New Year KoPW Style]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[Happy New Year! KoPW Style... What does that mean? I'm not 100% sure but it probably involves vulnerability, humor, charm, and the search for perspective on life, love, &amp; death. Oh, and wrestling! Lots of wrestling! Do I succeed? Who knows? What I do know is this past week has been a cathartic experience. I talk about Brodie Lee, AEW's tribute show, the past year, what's behind us, and what's ahead. Plus, what's on my bookshelf, who do I have to thank, and what are some of the people and things I'm grateful for. All that and a promise to you, listeners. Take my hand and come along for a ride...]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/6nP9ROR5cys0nsCxeQWwTHsS9JHJabjd59f25MPY.mp3" length="41216090"
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                    <![CDATA[Happy New Year! KoPW Style... What does that mean? I'm not 100% sure but it probably involves vulnerability, humor, charm, and the search for perspective on life, love, & death. Oh, and wrestling! Lots of wrestling! Do I succeed? Who knows? What I do know is this past week has been a cathartic experience. I talk about Brodie Lee, AEW's tribute show, the past year, what's behind us, and what's ahead. Plus, what's on my bookshelf, who do I have to thank, and what are some of the people and things I'm grateful for. All that and a promise to you, listeners. Take my hand and come along for a ride...]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:57:09</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - December 2020 Releases]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[It's the best time of the year! December releases for Filsinger Games have hit. All three major product lines get something unique - from the fantastic Legends Expansion featuring Dynamite Kid, Adrian Adonis, and Gordon Solie - to name a few - to the Women of the Indies 2020 pack and the mammoth Battle Lines: Kronos set; I’ve got Todd Joerchel, Mike Melesky, and Battle Lines maestro, Rob Beaubien to chat about all the details of the latest and greatest. Rob gives a deep dive into the set’s creation, and we zero in on some of the newest and coolest characters to hit Kronos. Plus, there are some great teases for what's next, including the January virtual con - will you be the promoter to give us a name for what could be a new annual event?]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[It's the best time of the year! December releases for Filsinger Games have hit. All three major product lines get something unique - from the fantastic Legends Expansion featuring Dynamite Kid, Adrian Adonis, and Gordon Solie - to name a few - to the Women of the Indies 2020 pack and the mammoth Battle Lines: Kronos set; I’ve got Todd Joerchel, Mike Melesky, and Battle Lines maestro, Rob Beaubien to chat about all the details of the latest and greatest. Rob gives a deep dive into the set’s creation, and we zero in on some of the newest and coolest characters to hit Kronos. Plus, there are some great teases for what's next, including the January virtual con - will you be the promoter to give us a name for what could be a new annual event?]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - December 2020 Releases]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[It's the best time of the year! December releases for Filsinger Games have hit. All three major product lines get something unique - from the fantastic Legends Expansion featuring Dynamite Kid, Adrian Adonis, and Gordon Solie - to name a few - to the Women of the Indies 2020 pack and the mammoth Battle Lines: Kronos set; I’ve got Todd Joerchel, Mike Melesky, and Battle Lines maestro, Rob Beaubien to chat about all the details of the latest and greatest. Rob gives a deep dive into the set’s creation, and we zero in on some of the newest and coolest characters to hit Kronos. Plus, there are some great teases for what's next, including the January virtual con - will you be the promoter to give us a name for what could be a new annual event?]]>
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                    <![CDATA[It's the best time of the year! December releases for Filsinger Games have hit. All three major product lines get something unique - from the fantastic Legends Expansion featuring Dynamite Kid, Adrian Adonis, and Gordon Solie - to name a few - to the Women of the Indies 2020 pack and the mammoth Battle Lines: Kronos set; I’ve got Todd Joerchel, Mike Melesky, and Battle Lines maestro, Rob Beaubien to chat about all the details of the latest and greatest. Rob gives a deep dive into the set’s creation, and we zero in on some of the newest and coolest characters to hit Kronos. Plus, there are some great teases for what's next, including the January virtual con - will you be the promoter to give us a name for what could be a new annual event?]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:22:44</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Matt Charlton & J-Crowned Vol. 2]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 02:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[The fantastic Matt Charlton joins me for another round. This time we're talking about his latest book, J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to Champions of Japanese Wrestling, Vol. 2. When last we spoke, volume 1 was hot off the press, and the pandemic was just beginning. We dive into the past 8 months of living, a little bit of parenthood, and a whole lot of puroresu goodness. The names, the titles, the matches, and more are all a part of our conversation. We hope you enjoy and, as always, find the podcast on Twitter @kopw72 and Matt @ShiningWizardDs. Thanks for listening!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[The fantastic Matt Charlton joins me for another round. This time we're talking about his latest book, J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to Champions of Japanese Wrestling, Vol. 2. When last we spoke, volume 1 was hot off the press, and the pandemic was just beginning. We dive into the past 8 months of living, a little bit of parenthood, and a whole lot of puroresu goodness. The names, the titles, the matches, and more are all a part of our conversation. We hope you enjoy and, as always, find the podcast on Twitter @kopw72 and Matt @ShiningWizardDs. Thanks for listening!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Matt Charlton & J-Crowned Vol. 2]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[The fantastic Matt Charlton joins me for another round. This time we're talking about his latest book, J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to Champions of Japanese Wrestling, Vol. 2. When last we spoke, volume 1 was hot off the press, and the pandemic was just beginning. We dive into the past 8 months of living, a little bit of parenthood, and a whole lot of puroresu goodness. The names, the titles, the matches, and more are all a part of our conversation. We hope you enjoy and, as always, find the podcast on Twitter @kopw72 and Matt @ShiningWizardDs. Thanks for listening!]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/vNUw3a2hQP25SjiuLKyqIdpyAPIRuRG3mUlxNtFF.mp3" length="53987693"
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                    <![CDATA[The fantastic Matt Charlton joins me for another round. This time we're talking about his latest book, J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to Champions of Japanese Wrestling, Vol. 2. When last we spoke, volume 1 was hot off the press, and the pandemic was just beginning. We dive into the past 8 months of living, a little bit of parenthood, and a whole lot of puroresu goodness. The names, the titles, the matches, and more are all a part of our conversation. We hope you enjoy and, as always, find the podcast on Twitter @kopw72 and Matt @ShiningWizardDs. Thanks for listening!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:14:54</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Black Friday & Early Classics]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/filsinger-games-black-friday-early-classics-39129c3e746cf8</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/filsinger-games-black-friday-early-classics-39129c3e746cf8</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky are back reppin' Filsinger Games. We discuss the latest Black Friday game announcements including the huge name dropped for Legends of Wrestling's next expansion set. Then we turn back the clock to talk GWF Early Classics and the Classics era of Champions of the Galaxy. It's a deep dive as we go character by character and year by year, to cover the first 3 years of the Galaxian Wrestling Federation's history. We hope you enjoy and make sure to pre-order the latest sets at filsingergames.com and join in the conversation over at the message boards filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky are back reppin' Filsinger Games. We discuss the latest Black Friday game announcements including the huge name dropped for Legends of Wrestling's next expansion set. Then we turn back the clock to talk GWF Early Classics and the Classics era of Champions of the Galaxy. It's a deep dive as we go character by character and year by year, to cover the first 3 years of the Galaxian Wrestling Federation's history. We hope you enjoy and make sure to pre-order the latest sets at filsingergames.com and join in the conversation over at the message boards filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Black Friday & Early Classics]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky are back reppin' Filsinger Games. We discuss the latest Black Friday game announcements including the huge name dropped for Legends of Wrestling's next expansion set. Then we turn back the clock to talk GWF Early Classics and the Classics era of Champions of the Galaxy. It's a deep dive as we go character by character and year by year, to cover the first 3 years of the Galaxian Wrestling Federation's history. We hope you enjoy and make sure to pre-order the latest sets at filsingergames.com and join in the conversation over at the message boards filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/NDhcAykCWJaG0ChVVfo1PmuY7d3Sz6QX5z3MjVw4.mp3" length="99185735"
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                    <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky are back reppin' Filsinger Games. We discuss the latest Black Friday game announcements including the huge name dropped for Legends of Wrestling's next expansion set. Then we turn back the clock to talk GWF Early Classics and the Classics era of Champions of the Galaxy. It's a deep dive as we go character by character and year by year, to cover the first 3 years of the Galaxian Wrestling Federation's history. We hope you enjoy and make sure to pre-order the latest sets at filsingergames.com and join in the conversation over at the message boards filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:17:40</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games Legends of Wrestling Team]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 03:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Back with an epic conversation between yours truly and the Filsinger Games Legends of Wrestling Team! Card gurus Chad and Cory Olson, Tim Dalton, and handbook writer, Stu Lowry, are all on board - albeit in various forms - to chat about their favorite territories, legends, and signings. Plus we go fairly in-depth about card creation - how do you craft a main eventer vs a mid-carder? What mechanics are important? How do you maintain a fidelity to the era while also creating exciting cards? I also get the chance to ask about the team's most desired signings, their favorite wrestling-related books, and their new podcast, Uncharted Territory!

Buckle up, it's a long one but well, well worth it.

(Editors Note: We had some technical difficulties during the recording process but decided to preserve the bulk of the recording as is. Special thanks to Chad Olson for joining me to record an intro and outro due to some unsalvageable material.)]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Back with an epic conversation between yours truly and the Filsinger Games Legends of Wrestling Team! Card gurus Chad and Cory Olson, Tim Dalton, and handbook writer, Stu Lowry, are all on board - albeit in various forms - to chat about their favorite territories, legends, and signings. Plus we go fairly in-depth about card creation - how do you craft a main eventer vs a mid-carder? What mechanics are important? How do you maintain a fidelity to the era while also creating exciting cards? I also get the chance to ask about the team's most desired signings, their favorite wrestling-related books, and their new podcast, Uncharted Territory!

Buckle up, it's a long one but well, well worth it.

(Editors Note: We had some technical difficulties during the recording process but decided to preserve the bulk of the recording as is. Special thanks to Chad Olson for joining me to record an intro and outro due to some unsalvageable material.)]]>
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                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games Legends of Wrestling Team]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[Back with an epic conversation between yours truly and the Filsinger Games Legends of Wrestling Team! Card gurus Chad and Cory Olson, Tim Dalton, and handbook writer, Stu Lowry, are all on board - albeit in various forms - to chat about their favorite territories, legends, and signings. Plus we go fairly in-depth about card creation - how do you craft a main eventer vs a mid-carder? What mechanics are important? How do you maintain a fidelity to the era while also creating exciting cards? I also get the chance to ask about the team's most desired signings, their favorite wrestling-related books, and their new podcast, Uncharted Territory!

Buckle up, it's a long one but well, well worth it.

(Editors Note: We had some technical difficulties during the recording process but decided to preserve the bulk of the recording as is. Special thanks to Chad Olson for joining me to record an intro and outro due to some unsalvageable material.)]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/iySaSevQooONLQrQsiekqqz0Np4aa4q6xTYFCs0g.mp3" length="112314499"
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                    <![CDATA[Back with an epic conversation between yours truly and the Filsinger Games Legends of Wrestling Team! Card gurus Chad and Cory Olson, Tim Dalton, and handbook writer, Stu Lowry, are all on board - albeit in various forms - to chat about their favorite territories, legends, and signings. Plus we go fairly in-depth about card creation - how do you craft a main eventer vs a mid-carder? What mechanics are important? How do you maintain a fidelity to the era while also creating exciting cards? I also get the chance to ask about the team's most desired signings, their favorite wrestling-related books, and their new podcast, Uncharted Territory!

Buckle up, it's a long one but well, well worth it.

(Editors Note: We had some technical difficulties during the recording process but decided to preserve the bulk of the recording as is. Special thanks to Chad Olson for joining me to record an intro and outro due to some unsalvageable material.)]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:35:54</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Tom Filsinger, GWF Best of, and More!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[The Dark Menace himself joins us for this special Filsinger Games episode of KoPW! I loved getting the chance to interview Tom Filsinger, creator of Champions of the Galaxy, as we take a stroll down memory lane to chat about the "Best of" set released to celebrate 50 game editions of CotG! Todd Joerchel rides shotgun and we wrap the show up with coverage of the new George Tragos - Lou Thesz Hall of Fame set headlined by Jack Brisco. There's also some teasers, Best of the Indy's 2020: Tag Team edition, and an announcement for the future.

NOTE: We suffered a couple of small technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. All efforts have been made to retain as much of the original conversation as possible while also providing the most seamless listening experience possible.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[The Dark Menace himself joins us for this special Filsinger Games episode of KoPW! I loved getting the chance to interview Tom Filsinger, creator of Champions of the Galaxy, as we take a stroll down memory lane to chat about the "Best of" set released to celebrate 50 game editions of CotG! Todd Joerchel rides shotgun and we wrap the show up with coverage of the new George Tragos - Lou Thesz Hall of Fame set headlined by Jack Brisco. There's also some teasers, Best of the Indy's 2020: Tag Team edition, and an announcement for the future.

NOTE: We suffered a couple of small technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. All efforts have been made to retain as much of the original conversation as possible while also providing the most seamless listening experience possible.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Tom Filsinger, GWF Best of, and More!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[The Dark Menace himself joins us for this special Filsinger Games episode of KoPW! I loved getting the chance to interview Tom Filsinger, creator of Champions of the Galaxy, as we take a stroll down memory lane to chat about the "Best of" set released to celebrate 50 game editions of CotG! Todd Joerchel rides shotgun and we wrap the show up with coverage of the new George Tragos - Lou Thesz Hall of Fame set headlined by Jack Brisco. There's also some teasers, Best of the Indy's 2020: Tag Team edition, and an announcement for the future.

NOTE: We suffered a couple of small technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. All efforts have been made to retain as much of the original conversation as possible while also providing the most seamless listening experience possible.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[The Dark Menace himself joins us for this special Filsinger Games episode of KoPW! I loved getting the chance to interview Tom Filsinger, creator of Champions of the Galaxy, as we take a stroll down memory lane to chat about the "Best of" set released to celebrate 50 game editions of CotG! Todd Joerchel rides shotgun and we wrap the show up with coverage of the new George Tragos - Lou Thesz Hall of Fame set headlined by Jack Brisco. There's also some teasers, Best of the Indy's 2020: Tag Team edition, and an announcement for the future.

NOTE: We suffered a couple of small technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. All efforts have been made to retain as much of the original conversation as possible while also providing the most seamless listening experience possible.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:09:34</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - GalactiCon 2020, Origins 2136, & More]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Another Filsinger Games edition of KoPW is here and what better time than GalactiCon season! It's a different con this year in light of the pandemic, but it might just be the best chance for lots of fans to attend in the virtual space. I'm joined by Todd and Mike to discuss the con, the newest game editions, and so much more!

Plus stay tuned at the end for a brief update on the King's Road project.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Another Filsinger Games edition of KoPW is here and what better time than GalactiCon season! It's a different con this year in light of the pandemic, but it might just be the best chance for lots of fans to attend in the virtual space. I'm joined by Todd and Mike to discuss the con, the newest game editions, and so much more!

Plus stay tuned at the end for a brief update on the King's Road project.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - GalactiCon 2020, Origins 2136, & More]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Another Filsinger Games edition of KoPW is here and what better time than GalactiCon season! It's a different con this year in light of the pandemic, but it might just be the best chance for lots of fans to attend in the virtual space. I'm joined by Todd and Mike to discuss the con, the newest game editions, and so much more!

Plus stay tuned at the end for a brief update on the King's Road project.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/1quCxOIDwN0U0IlQOfejhHUtwpFP24vVl5eZjKEF.mp3" length="56246300"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Another Filsinger Games edition of KoPW is here and what better time than GalactiCon season! It's a different con this year in light of the pandemic, but it might just be the best chance for lots of fans to attend in the virtual space. I'm joined by Todd and Mike to discuss the con, the newest game editions, and so much more!

Plus stay tuned at the end for a brief update on the King's Road project.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:18:02</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[King's Road: A 90s AJPW Retrospective Part 1]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2020 19:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[It's finally here. Any longtime followers of KOPW are aware of my love of 90s AJPW and my desire to chart the decade in podcast form. I have finally taken the plunge and present to you the first part of a series diving deep into the King's Road.

In this episode we journey through the beginnings of puroresu, the major players at the genesis of AJPW, and the lead up to the pivotal matches that set the table for the 1990s in All Japan. Names like Rikidozan, Lou Thesz, the Destroyer, Giant Baba, Stan Hansen, and, of course, Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu.

In addition to the prologue we also take a look at three matches:

* Tsuruta v Hansen 4/18/89 “The Triple Crown” 

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 4/20/89 "First Defense"

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 6/5/89 "The Blueprint"

I hope you will join me for this ride through one of the finest decades in the history of professional wrestling.

Missing Pieces -

I want to take a moment to discuss some of the pieces left out of the episode. 

Toyonobori is a name that western audiences may not recognize as much as Rikidozan, but he was a star in the early days of puro - second only to Rikidozan. His team with the JWA founder and battles against him propelled him to the number 2 spot in Japan. After Rikidozan's death, he would lead the promotion as it's top star until a schism that saw him depart to form Tokyo Pro Wrestling. He took along with him one of the hottest young talents of the promotion and promised to make him a star - Antonio Inoki. Within a few years TPW failed and they left for IPW only for Inoki to find his way back to the JWA before forming NJPW.

Jumbo Tsuruta was an amateur wrestling talent and even competed in the 1972 Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling. He did not amass any wins during the Olympic Games.

Genichiro Tenryu's sumo background included wrestling for the same stable that Rikidozan had belonged to. He reached the top division of sumo, similar again to Rikidozan, but after friction with his new stablemaster, he left the sport at the relatively young age of 26.

Stan Hansen began wrestling in Japan for NJPW in 1977 and became a huge star immediately. His reputation from breaking Bruno's neck preceded him and he was an immediate threat to NJPWs top talent. He abruptly jumped ship to AJPW and it was a jump that had lasting effects on the power dynamics of puroresu. He is considered to be among the most, if not THE most, legendary gaijin of puroresu.

Thank so much for taking the time to listen. I don't claim to be perfect or know everything and appreciate any and all comments, criticisms, and dialogue about this fantastic era of pro-wrestling. 

Thank you to Matt Charlton (@shiningwizardds) &amp; Eddie Kingston (@madking1981) for their inspiration and support on this project - even if they don't know it.

Hit me up on Twitter @kopw72

Chapters - 

00:00 - Genesis

04:47 - What Is Past...

17:53 - ...Is Prologue

30:24 - The Belts

35:54 - The Triple Crown

43:37 - First Defense

52:46 - The Blueprint

1:01:46 - What's Next?]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[It's finally here. Any longtime followers of KOPW are aware of my love of 90s AJPW and my desire to chart the decade in podcast form. I have finally taken the plunge and present to you the first part of a series diving deep into the King's Road.

In this episode we journey through the beginnings of puroresu, the major players at the genesis of AJPW, and the lead up to the pivotal matches that set the table for the 1990s in All Japan. Names like Rikidozan, Lou Thesz, the Destroyer, Giant Baba, Stan Hansen, and, of course, Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu.

In addition to the prologue we also take a look at three matches:

* Tsuruta v Hansen 4/18/89 “The Triple Crown” 

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 4/20/89 "First Defense"

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 6/5/89 "The Blueprint"

I hope you will join me for this ride through one of the finest decades in the history of professional wrestling.

Missing Pieces -

I want to take a moment to discuss some of the pieces left out of the episode. 

Toyonobori is a name that western audiences may not recognize as much as Rikidozan, but he was a star in the early days of puro - second only to Rikidozan. His team with the JWA founder and battles against him propelled him to the number 2 spot in Japan. After Rikidozan's death, he would lead the promotion as it's top star until a schism that saw him depart to form Tokyo Pro Wrestling. He took along with him one of the hottest young talents of the promotion and promised to make him a star - Antonio Inoki. Within a few years TPW failed and they left for IPW only for Inoki to find his way back to the JWA before forming NJPW.

Jumbo Tsuruta was an amateur wrestling talent and even competed in the 1972 Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling. He did not amass any wins during the Olympic Games.

Genichiro Tenryu's sumo background included wrestling for the same stable that Rikidozan had belonged to. He reached the top division of sumo, similar again to Rikidozan, but after friction with his new stablemaster, he left the sport at the relatively young age of 26.

Stan Hansen began wrestling in Japan for NJPW in 1977 and became a huge star immediately. His reputation from breaking Bruno's neck preceded him and he was an immediate threat to NJPWs top talent. He abruptly jumped ship to AJPW and it was a jump that had lasting effects on the power dynamics of puroresu. He is considered to be among the most, if not THE most, legendary gaijin of puroresu.

Thank so much for taking the time to listen. I don't claim to be perfect or know everything and appreciate any and all comments, criticisms, and dialogue about this fantastic era of pro-wrestling. 

Thank you to Matt Charlton (@shiningwizardds) & Eddie Kingston (@madking1981) for their inspiration and support on this project - even if they don't know it.

Hit me up on Twitter @kopw72

Chapters - 

00:00 - Genesis

04:47 - What Is Past...

17:53 - ...Is Prologue

30:24 - The Belts

35:54 - The Triple Crown

43:37 - First Defense

52:46 - The Blueprint

1:01:46 - What's Next?]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[King's Road: A 90s AJPW Retrospective Part 1]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[It's finally here. Any longtime followers of KOPW are aware of my love of 90s AJPW and my desire to chart the decade in podcast form. I have finally taken the plunge and present to you the first part of a series diving deep into the King's Road.

In this episode we journey through the beginnings of puroresu, the major players at the genesis of AJPW, and the lead up to the pivotal matches that set the table for the 1990s in All Japan. Names like Rikidozan, Lou Thesz, the Destroyer, Giant Baba, Stan Hansen, and, of course, Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu.

In addition to the prologue we also take a look at three matches:

* Tsuruta v Hansen 4/18/89 “The Triple Crown” 

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 4/20/89 "First Defense"

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 6/5/89 "The Blueprint"

I hope you will join me for this ride through one of the finest decades in the history of professional wrestling.

Missing Pieces -

I want to take a moment to discuss some of the pieces left out of the episode. 

Toyonobori is a name that western audiences may not recognize as much as Rikidozan, but he was a star in the early days of puro - second only to Rikidozan. His team with the JWA founder and battles against him propelled him to the number 2 spot in Japan. After Rikidozan's death, he would lead the promotion as it's top star until a schism that saw him depart to form Tokyo Pro Wrestling. He took along with him one of the hottest young talents of the promotion and promised to make him a star - Antonio Inoki. Within a few years TPW failed and they left for IPW only for Inoki to find his way back to the JWA before forming NJPW.

Jumbo Tsuruta was an amateur wrestling talent and even competed in the 1972 Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling. He did not amass any wins during the Olympic Games.

Genichiro Tenryu's sumo background included wrestling for the same stable that Rikidozan had belonged to. He reached the top division of sumo, similar again to Rikidozan, but after friction with his new stablemaster, he left the sport at the relatively young age of 26.

Stan Hansen began wrestling in Japan for NJPW in 1977 and became a huge star immediately. His reputation from breaking Bruno's neck preceded him and he was an immediate threat to NJPWs top talent. He abruptly jumped ship to AJPW and it was a jump that had lasting effects on the power dynamics of puroresu. He is considered to be among the most, if not THE most, legendary gaijin of puroresu.

Thank so much for taking the time to listen. I don't claim to be perfect or know everything and appreciate any and all comments, criticisms, and dialogue about this fantastic era of pro-wrestling. 

Thank you to Matt Charlton (@shiningwizardds) &amp; Eddie Kingston (@madking1981) for their inspiration and support on this project - even if they don't know it.

Hit me up on Twitter @kopw72

Chapters - 

00:00 - Genesis

04:47 - What Is Past...

17:53 - ...Is Prologue

30:24 - The Belts

35:54 - The Triple Crown

43:37 - First Defense

52:46 - The Blueprint

1:01:46 - What's Next?]]>
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                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/z4QUzIWzE6ADJgifTdKcL1A2VD3txjVfN78LrRj3.mp3" length="48892909"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[It's finally here. Any longtime followers of KOPW are aware of my love of 90s AJPW and my desire to chart the decade in podcast form. I have finally taken the plunge and present to you the first part of a series diving deep into the King's Road.

In this episode we journey through the beginnings of puroresu, the major players at the genesis of AJPW, and the lead up to the pivotal matches that set the table for the 1990s in All Japan. Names like Rikidozan, Lou Thesz, the Destroyer, Giant Baba, Stan Hansen, and, of course, Jumbo Tsuruta and Genichiro Tenryu.

In addition to the prologue we also take a look at three matches:

* Tsuruta v Hansen 4/18/89 “The Triple Crown” 

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 4/20/89 "First Defense"

* Tsuruta v Tenryu 6/5/89 "The Blueprint"

I hope you will join me for this ride through one of the finest decades in the history of professional wrestling.

Missing Pieces -

I want to take a moment to discuss some of the pieces left out of the episode. 

Toyonobori is a name that western audiences may not recognize as much as Rikidozan, but he was a star in the early days of puro - second only to Rikidozan. His team with the JWA founder and battles against him propelled him to the number 2 spot in Japan. After Rikidozan's death, he would lead the promotion as it's top star until a schism that saw him depart to form Tokyo Pro Wrestling. He took along with him one of the hottest young talents of the promotion and promised to make him a star - Antonio Inoki. Within a few years TPW failed and they left for IPW only for Inoki to find his way back to the JWA before forming NJPW.

Jumbo Tsuruta was an amateur wrestling talent and even competed in the 1972 Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling. He did not amass any wins during the Olympic Games.

Genichiro Tenryu's sumo background included wrestling for the same stable that Rikidozan had belonged to. He reached the top division of sumo, similar again to Rikidozan, but after friction with his new stablemaster, he left the sport at the relatively young age of 26.

Stan Hansen began wrestling in Japan for NJPW in 1977 and became a huge star immediately. His reputation from breaking Bruno's neck preceded him and he was an immediate threat to NJPWs top talent. He abruptly jumped ship to AJPW and it was a jump that had lasting effects on the power dynamics of puroresu. He is considered to be among the most, if not THE most, legendary gaijin of puroresu.

Thank so much for taking the time to listen. I don't claim to be perfect or know everything and appreciate any and all comments, criticisms, and dialogue about this fantastic era of pro-wrestling. 

Thank you to Matt Charlton (@shiningwizardds) & Eddie Kingston (@madking1981) for their inspiration and support on this project - even if they don't know it.

Hit me up on Twitter @kopw72

Chapters - 

00:00 - Genesis

04:47 - What Is Past...

17:53 - ...Is Prologue

30:24 - The Belts

35:54 - The Triple Crown

43:37 - First Defense

52:46 - The Blueprint

1:01:46 - What's Next?]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:07:49</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[AEW Double Or Nothing 2020 Reaction]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2020 06:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/aew-double-or-nothing-2020-reaction-387ff7bbb8a74c</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/aew-double-or-nothing-2020-reaction-387ff7bbb8a74c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[My immediate thoughts on AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view! What's my reaction to Stadium Stampede? What were my favorite matches? Did the PPV provide much needed enjoyment in a time that had been marked by darkness and tragedy in the wrestling community? (Spoiler alert: YES!) Check it out and hit me up with your feedback over on the Twitter @kopw72
Thanks for listening!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[My immediate thoughts on AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view! What's my reaction to Stadium Stampede? What were my favorite matches? Did the PPV provide much needed enjoyment in a time that had been marked by darkness and tragedy in the wrestling community? (Spoiler alert: YES!) Check it out and hit me up with your feedback over on the Twitter @kopw72
Thanks for listening!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[AEW Double Or Nothing 2020 Reaction]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[My immediate thoughts on AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view! What's my reaction to Stadium Stampede? What were my favorite matches? Did the PPV provide much needed enjoyment in a time that had been marked by darkness and tragedy in the wrestling community? (Spoiler alert: YES!) Check it out and hit me up with your feedback over on the Twitter @kopw72
Thanks for listening!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/3PbzC4UW214YUBdvjb53IXZMJyEqKqpfx7acIp2l.mp3" length="34618715"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[My immediate thoughts on AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view! What's my reaction to Stadium Stampede? What were my favorite matches? Did the PPV provide much needed enjoyment in a time that had been marked by darkness and tragedy in the wrestling community? (Spoiler alert: YES!) Check it out and hit me up with your feedback over on the Twitter @kopw72
Thanks for listening!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:48:00</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Hana Kimura, Shad Gaspard, & Owen Hart]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2020 16:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/hana-kimura-shad-gaspard-owen-hart-387f4383f94c3a</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/hana-kimura-shad-gaspard-owen-hart-387f4383f94c3a</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[No intro music, no flash, no script, ho hot takes - just some time spent thinking about Hana Kimura, fatherhood, loss, grief, love, compassion, and community. No anger or hate in here either. Take care and be well. Reach out for help if you need it. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[No intro music, no flash, no script, ho hot takes - just some time spent thinking about Hana Kimura, fatherhood, loss, grief, love, compassion, and community. No anger or hate in here either. Take care and be well. Reach out for help if you need it. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Hana Kimura, Shad Gaspard, & Owen Hart]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[No intro music, no flash, no script, ho hot takes - just some time spent thinking about Hana Kimura, fatherhood, loss, grief, love, compassion, and community. No anger or hate in here either. Take care and be well. Reach out for help if you need it. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/BmozHvvsGhd0MphIRCAJWQVbakQxEnsmSG0JYcNd.mp3" length="32674747"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
                    </enclosure>
                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[No intro music, no flash, no script, ho hot takes - just some time spent thinking about Hana Kimura, fatherhood, loss, grief, love, compassion, and community. No anger or hate in here either. Take care and be well. Reach out for help if you need it. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:45:18</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[CWF & Harley Race Documentary Reviews - 4:30:20, 12.01 PM]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 01:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/cwf-harley-race-documentary-reviews-43020-1201-pm-38709d059764a8</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/cwf-harley-race-documentary-reviews-43020-1201-pm-38709d059764a8</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[It's time to dive into some of the DVDs I've been watching during quarantine. First up - "Harley Race: The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth" and the superb "Championship Wrestling from Florida: The Story of Wrestling in the Sunshine State". [Ellbow Productions](https://ellbowproductions.weebly.com) and [Highspots.com](http://www.highspots.com/p/cwf-story-of-sunshine-state-dvd.html) have done an excellent job on these docs and I give my thoughts on each. What's good? What's not so good? What's great? And should you give them a watch (spoiler: yes!)]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[It's time to dive into some of the DVDs I've been watching during quarantine. First up - "Harley Race: The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth" and the superb "Championship Wrestling from Florida: The Story of Wrestling in the Sunshine State". [Ellbow Productions](https://ellbowproductions.weebly.com) and [Highspots.com](http://www.highspots.com/p/cwf-story-of-sunshine-state-dvd.html) have done an excellent job on these docs and I give my thoughts on each. What's good? What's not so good? What's great? And should you give them a watch (spoiler: yes!)]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[CWF & Harley Race Documentary Reviews - 4:30:20, 12.01 PM]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[It's time to dive into some of the DVDs I've been watching during quarantine. First up - "Harley Race: The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth" and the superb "Championship Wrestling from Florida: The Story of Wrestling in the Sunshine State". [Ellbow Productions](https://ellbowproductions.weebly.com) and [Highspots.com](http://www.highspots.com/p/cwf-story-of-sunshine-state-dvd.html) have done an excellent job on these docs and I give my thoughts on each. What's good? What's not so good? What's great? And should you give them a watch (spoiler: yes!)]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/OCIElS8ZSMhhA5N5S0udpWGnY4SMve6iEQspJhS1.mp3" length="49246545"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[It's time to dive into some of the DVDs I've been watching during quarantine. First up - "Harley Race: The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth" and the superb "Championship Wrestling from Florida: The Story of Wrestling in the Sunshine State". [Ellbow Productions](https://ellbowproductions.weebly.com) and [Highspots.com](http://www.highspots.com/p/cwf-story-of-sunshine-state-dvd.html) have done an excellent job on these docs and I give my thoughts on each. What's good? What's not so good? What's great? And should you give them a watch (spoiler: yes!)]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:08:19</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Matt Charlton & "J-Crowned"]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[I had the pleasure of speaking to Matt Charlton again for this episode. We chat about his new - and first - book, "J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to the Champions of Japanese Wrestling" - the genesis of the project, favorite bits of art, decisions on the flow of the book, favorite matches, and so much more. It's always a joy to chat with Matt and this was no exception. We spent a bit of time at the front of the interview talking about the current lockdowns and circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and while I feel it was a positive and interesting discussion, I know it might not be for everyone - that said, discussion about his book beings around the 19 minute mark.

You can order your copy of "J-Crowned" in either electronic or print format at Amazon today! And don't forget to visit Matt on Twitter @shiningwizardds or instagram @shiningwizarddesigns for a commission or to check out his fantastic artwork.

And be sure to check out Hybrid Shoot at @hybridshoot on Twitter or hybridshoot.com for more great titles coming soon!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[I had the pleasure of speaking to Matt Charlton again for this episode. We chat about his new - and first - book, "J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to the Champions of Japanese Wrestling" - the genesis of the project, favorite bits of art, decisions on the flow of the book, favorite matches, and so much more. It's always a joy to chat with Matt and this was no exception. We spent a bit of time at the front of the interview talking about the current lockdowns and circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and while I feel it was a positive and interesting discussion, I know it might not be for everyone - that said, discussion about his book beings around the 19 minute mark.

You can order your copy of "J-Crowned" in either electronic or print format at Amazon today! And don't forget to visit Matt on Twitter @shiningwizardds or instagram @shiningwizarddesigns for a commission or to check out his fantastic artwork.

And be sure to check out Hybrid Shoot at @hybridshoot on Twitter or hybridshoot.com for more great titles coming soon!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Matt Charlton & "J-Crowned"]]>
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                    <![CDATA[I had the pleasure of speaking to Matt Charlton again for this episode. We chat about his new - and first - book, "J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to the Champions of Japanese Wrestling" - the genesis of the project, favorite bits of art, decisions on the flow of the book, favorite matches, and so much more. It's always a joy to chat with Matt and this was no exception. We spent a bit of time at the front of the interview talking about the current lockdowns and circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and while I feel it was a positive and interesting discussion, I know it might not be for everyone - that said, discussion about his book beings around the 19 minute mark.

You can order your copy of "J-Crowned" in either electronic or print format at Amazon today! And don't forget to visit Matt on Twitter @shiningwizardds or instagram @shiningwizarddesigns for a commission or to check out his fantastic artwork.

And be sure to check out Hybrid Shoot at @hybridshoot on Twitter or hybridshoot.com for more great titles coming soon!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[I had the pleasure of speaking to Matt Charlton again for this episode. We chat about his new - and first - book, "J-Crowned: An Illustrated Guide to the Champions of Japanese Wrestling" - the genesis of the project, favorite bits of art, decisions on the flow of the book, favorite matches, and so much more. It's always a joy to chat with Matt and this was no exception. We spent a bit of time at the front of the interview talking about the current lockdowns and circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and while I feel it was a positive and interesting discussion, I know it might not be for everyone - that said, discussion about his book beings around the 19 minute mark.

You can order your copy of "J-Crowned" in either electronic or print format at Amazon today! And don't forget to visit Matt on Twitter @shiningwizardds or instagram @shiningwizarddesigns for a commission or to check out his fantastic artwork.

And be sure to check out Hybrid Shoot at @hybridshoot on Twitter or hybridshoot.com for more great titles coming soon!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:39:39</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <item>
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                    <![CDATA[State of the Podcast - April 2020]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[A quick update on the state of KoPW and what you can expect in the future!]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[A quick update on the state of KoPW and what you can expect in the future!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[State of the Podcast - April 2020]]>
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                    <![CDATA[A quick update on the state of KoPW and what you can expect in the future!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[A quick update on the state of KoPW and what you can expect in the future!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:16:40</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - CWF 2116, Legends Ladies 2, Best of Mexico, and more!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Back with another episode of [Filsinger Games](http://filsingergames.com) Goodness! I'm joined by Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky to discuss all the first quarter releases including the Best of Mexico set with names like Rey Horus, Laredo Kid, Flamita, and Mil Muertes!

We also chat about the Legends Ladies 2 set with the Fabulous Moolah, Mildred Bukre, and more!

Of course, that's not even close to being the end, because Mike goes deep into Future Shock: CWF 2116! He answers just about every question put to him and offers some big hints for what's in store in 2117 and beyond!

Tune in and check out all of this plus a state of Filsinger Games overview for 2020, Galacticon 2020 notes, Promoter Prime cards, and more!

Make sure to visit the [message boards](http://filsingergames.porboards.com) for all the latest: https://filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Back with another episode of [Filsinger Games](http://filsingergames.com) Goodness! I'm joined by Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky to discuss all the first quarter releases including the Best of Mexico set with names like Rey Horus, Laredo Kid, Flamita, and Mil Muertes!

We also chat about the Legends Ladies 2 set with the Fabulous Moolah, Mildred Bukre, and more!

Of course, that's not even close to being the end, because Mike goes deep into Future Shock: CWF 2116! He answers just about every question put to him and offers some big hints for what's in store in 2117 and beyond!

Tune in and check out all of this plus a state of Filsinger Games overview for 2020, Galacticon 2020 notes, Promoter Prime cards, and more!

Make sure to visit the [message boards](http://filsingergames.porboards.com) for all the latest: https://filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - CWF 2116, Legends Ladies 2, Best of Mexico, and more!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Back with another episode of [Filsinger Games](http://filsingergames.com) Goodness! I'm joined by Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky to discuss all the first quarter releases including the Best of Mexico set with names like Rey Horus, Laredo Kid, Flamita, and Mil Muertes!

We also chat about the Legends Ladies 2 set with the Fabulous Moolah, Mildred Bukre, and more!

Of course, that's not even close to being the end, because Mike goes deep into Future Shock: CWF 2116! He answers just about every question put to him and offers some big hints for what's in store in 2117 and beyond!

Tune in and check out all of this plus a state of Filsinger Games overview for 2020, Galacticon 2020 notes, Promoter Prime cards, and more!

Make sure to visit the [message boards](http://filsingergames.porboards.com) for all the latest: https://filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Back with another episode of [Filsinger Games](http://filsingergames.com) Goodness! I'm joined by Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky to discuss all the first quarter releases including the Best of Mexico set with names like Rey Horus, Laredo Kid, Flamita, and Mil Muertes!

We also chat about the Legends Ladies 2 set with the Fabulous Moolah, Mildred Bukre, and more!

Of course, that's not even close to being the end, because Mike goes deep into Future Shock: CWF 2116! He answers just about every question put to him and offers some big hints for what's in store in 2117 and beyond!

Tune in and check out all of this plus a state of Filsinger Games overview for 2020, Galacticon 2020 notes, Promoter Prime cards, and more!

Make sure to visit the [message boards](http://filsingergames.porboards.com) for all the latest: https://filsingergames.proboards.com]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:52:11</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Holiday Releases! New Legends, 2089 Reimagined, & more!]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky join Sam again for another slice of Filsinger Games goodness!

We're talking about the new Legends V Expansion set that features none other than Big Van Vader and Davey Boy Smith as Headliners! We also cover the Reimagined 2089 set as managers make their first appearance in the CotG universe and the new artwork for the cards.

But that's not all! We also welcome Zeke Gould to the show and talk about his numerous signings for the indy side of the game. Who are his favorite signings? How far has he gone to sign talent? What are some funny stories from signings? Zeke is an institution in the Filsinger Games community and we were excited to get a peek behind all the hard work he's put into making sure we have the top talent in the game. Names like Kenny Omega are in the game because of Zeke!

It's a packed episode and we're only getting started. Stay tuned for more in the New Year!

Now, before Santa Wolf devours all your cookies, download and listen to this episode!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky join Sam again for another slice of Filsinger Games goodness!

We're talking about the new Legends V Expansion set that features none other than Big Van Vader and Davey Boy Smith as Headliners! We also cover the Reimagined 2089 set as managers make their first appearance in the CotG universe and the new artwork for the cards.

But that's not all! We also welcome Zeke Gould to the show and talk about his numerous signings for the indy side of the game. Who are his favorite signings? How far has he gone to sign talent? What are some funny stories from signings? Zeke is an institution in the Filsinger Games community and we were excited to get a peek behind all the hard work he's put into making sure we have the top talent in the game. Names like Kenny Omega are in the game because of Zeke!

It's a packed episode and we're only getting started. Stay tuned for more in the New Year!

Now, before Santa Wolf devours all your cookies, download and listen to this episode!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Holiday Releases! New Legends, 2089 Reimagined, & more!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky join Sam again for another slice of Filsinger Games goodness!

We're talking about the new Legends V Expansion set that features none other than Big Van Vader and Davey Boy Smith as Headliners! We also cover the Reimagined 2089 set as managers make their first appearance in the CotG universe and the new artwork for the cards.

But that's not all! We also welcome Zeke Gould to the show and talk about his numerous signings for the indy side of the game. Who are his favorite signings? How far has he gone to sign talent? What are some funny stories from signings? Zeke is an institution in the Filsinger Games community and we were excited to get a peek behind all the hard work he's put into making sure we have the top talent in the game. Names like Kenny Omega are in the game because of Zeke!

It's a packed episode and we're only getting started. Stay tuned for more in the New Year!

Now, before Santa Wolf devours all your cookies, download and listen to this episode!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Todd Joerchel and Mike Melesky join Sam again for another slice of Filsinger Games goodness!

We're talking about the new Legends V Expansion set that features none other than Big Van Vader and Davey Boy Smith as Headliners! We also cover the Reimagined 2089 set as managers make their first appearance in the CotG universe and the new artwork for the cards.

But that's not all! We also welcome Zeke Gould to the show and talk about his numerous signings for the indy side of the game. Who are his favorite signings? How far has he gone to sign talent? What are some funny stories from signings? Zeke is an institution in the Filsinger Games community and we were excited to get a peek behind all the hard work he's put into making sure we have the top talent in the game. Names like Kenny Omega are in the game because of Zeke!

It's a packed episode and we're only getting started. Stay tuned for more in the New Year!

Now, before Santa Wolf devours all your cookies, download and listen to this episode!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:44:57</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Legends Team Interview, GCon Wrap-up, & more!]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Sam is joined again by Todd &amp; Mike from Filsinger Games to wrap-up the annual Galacticon event from last month. Todd also brings  a very special interview with the Filsinger Games Legends crew, Chad Olson, Cory Olson, and Tim Dalton, as they report from Waterloo, Iowa (not only the birthplace of your host) site of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame! Hear all about their entry into the world of CotG, the genesis of the Legends line, and some of their favorite stories from GCons past and wrestler signings. Plus we shine a spotlight on one of the most legendary Champions of the Galaxy wrestlers, Spike!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam is joined again by Todd & Mike from Filsinger Games to wrap-up the annual Galacticon event from last month. Todd also brings  a very special interview with the Filsinger Games Legends crew, Chad Olson, Cory Olson, and Tim Dalton, as they report from Waterloo, Iowa (not only the birthplace of your host) site of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame! Hear all about their entry into the world of CotG, the genesis of the Legends line, and some of their favorite stories from GCons past and wrestler signings. Plus we shine a spotlight on one of the most legendary Champions of the Galaxy wrestlers, Spike!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Legends Team Interview, GCon Wrap-up, & more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam is joined again by Todd &amp; Mike from Filsinger Games to wrap-up the annual Galacticon event from last month. Todd also brings  a very special interview with the Filsinger Games Legends crew, Chad Olson, Cory Olson, and Tim Dalton, as they report from Waterloo, Iowa (not only the birthplace of your host) site of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame! Hear all about their entry into the world of CotG, the genesis of the Legends line, and some of their favorite stories from GCons past and wrestler signings. Plus we shine a spotlight on one of the most legendary Champions of the Galaxy wrestlers, Spike!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam is joined again by Todd & Mike from Filsinger Games to wrap-up the annual Galacticon event from last month. Todd also brings  a very special interview with the Filsinger Games Legends crew, Chad Olson, Cory Olson, and Tim Dalton, as they report from Waterloo, Iowa (not only the birthplace of your host) site of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame! Hear all about their entry into the world of CotG, the genesis of the Legends line, and some of their favorite stories from GCons past and wrestler signings. Plus we shine a spotlight on one of the most legendary Champions of the Galaxy wrestlers, Spike!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:00:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Future Shock, Galacticon, & more!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Sam returns with a special episode and new format spotlighting Filsinger Games' Champions of the Galaxy line! Joined by Director of Ops, Todd Joerchel and author of Future Shock - CWF 2115, Mike Melesky, we talk about all the current Filsinger Games news and go behind the scenes of the latest edition of sci-fi/comic book inspired wrestling action. We chat a bit about the Legends of Wrestling line and upcoming expansion set. Plus, we cover the upcoming Galacticon, a celebration of all things Filsinger Games!

This is the first of much more covering the worlds of the universe's most fantastic wrestling card game(s) including Champions of the Galaxy, Legends of Wrestling, and the Indy Wrestling lines as well.]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam returns with a special episode and new format spotlighting Filsinger Games' Champions of the Galaxy line! Joined by Director of Ops, Todd Joerchel and author of Future Shock - CWF 2115, Mike Melesky, we talk about all the current Filsinger Games news and go behind the scenes of the latest edition of sci-fi/comic book inspired wrestling action. We chat a bit about the Legends of Wrestling line and upcoming expansion set. Plus, we cover the upcoming Galacticon, a celebration of all things Filsinger Games!

This is the first of much more covering the worlds of the universe's most fantastic wrestling card game(s) including Champions of the Galaxy, Legends of Wrestling, and the Indy Wrestling lines as well.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Filsinger Games - Future Shock, Galacticon, & more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam returns with a special episode and new format spotlighting Filsinger Games' Champions of the Galaxy line! Joined by Director of Ops, Todd Joerchel and author of Future Shock - CWF 2115, Mike Melesky, we talk about all the current Filsinger Games news and go behind the scenes of the latest edition of sci-fi/comic book inspired wrestling action. We chat a bit about the Legends of Wrestling line and upcoming expansion set. Plus, we cover the upcoming Galacticon, a celebration of all things Filsinger Games!

This is the first of much more covering the worlds of the universe's most fantastic wrestling card game(s) including Champions of the Galaxy, Legends of Wrestling, and the Indy Wrestling lines as well.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam returns with a special episode and new format spotlighting Filsinger Games' Champions of the Galaxy line! Joined by Director of Ops, Todd Joerchel and author of Future Shock - CWF 2115, Mike Melesky, we talk about all the current Filsinger Games news and go behind the scenes of the latest edition of sci-fi/comic book inspired wrestling action. We chat a bit about the Legends of Wrestling line and upcoming expansion set. Plus, we cover the upcoming Galacticon, a celebration of all things Filsinger Games!

This is the first of much more covering the worlds of the universe's most fantastic wrestling card game(s) including Champions of the Galaxy, Legends of Wrestling, and the Indy Wrestling lines as well.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:00:52</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[KOPW Returns: KoPW Coverage, Contract News & Rumors, Crown Jewel - Episode 25]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/kopw-returns-kopw-coverage-contract-news-rumors-crown-jewel-episode-25-36b54c7a58181c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We're back to talk about our namesake show: King of Pro Wrestling! Plus tons of discussion about all the rumors swirling around the backstage situation and contract negotiations. We also devote some time to discussing WWE's Crown Jewel and the controversy stemming from it. It's good to be back and we've got more on the way soon!

Hit us up on Twitter @KoPW72 and don't foret to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review!

Special thanks as always to [The Hails](http://ww.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We're back to talk about our namesake show: King of Pro Wrestling! Plus tons of discussion about all the rumors swirling around the backstage situation and contract negotiations. We also devote some time to discussing WWE's Crown Jewel and the controversy stemming from it. It's good to be back and we've got more on the way soon!

Hit us up on Twitter @KoPW72 and don't foret to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review!

Special thanks as always to [The Hails](http://ww.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[KOPW Returns: KoPW Coverage, Contract News & Rumors, Crown Jewel - Episode 25]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[We're back to talk about our namesake show: King of Pro Wrestling! Plus tons of discussion about all the rumors swirling around the backstage situation and contract negotiations. We also devote some time to discussing WWE's Crown Jewel and the controversy stemming from it. It's good to be back and we've got more on the way soon!

Hit us up on Twitter @KoPW72 and don't foret to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review!

Special thanks as always to [The Hails](http://ww.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/L4sNeO0b6MSj6uzi19JGciLUu64y9lsAHfXb1FZB.mp3" length="69085604"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We're back to talk about our namesake show: King of Pro Wrestling! Plus tons of discussion about all the rumors swirling around the backstage situation and contract negotiations. We also devote some time to discussing WWE's Crown Jewel and the controversy stemming from it. It's good to be back and we've got more on the way soon!

Hit us up on Twitter @KoPW72 and don't foret to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review!

Special thanks as always to [The Hails](http://ww.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:35:12</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Destruction & Catching Up - Episode 24]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/destruction-catching-up-episode-24-36a3f3f055336c</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/destruction-catching-up-episode-24-36a3f3f055336c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We are back to talk about the Destruction tour! Plus we've got some interesting news and notes, previews, and the much anticipated return of our Classic Match segment is announced with a match for next episode! All this and more!

Special thanks to the Hails for our theme music.

Huge shout out to Betsy Frymire for the incredible and much loved logo!

And, of course, don't be shy, come find us on Twitter @kopw72, subcribe on iTunes and leave us that review.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We are back to talk about the Destruction tour! Plus we've got some interesting news and notes, previews, and the much anticipated return of our Classic Match segment is announced with a match for next episode! All this and more!

Special thanks to the Hails for our theme music.

Huge shout out to Betsy Frymire for the incredible and much loved logo!

And, of course, don't be shy, come find us on Twitter @kopw72, subcribe on iTunes and leave us that review.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Destruction & Catching Up - Episode 24]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[We are back to talk about the Destruction tour! Plus we've got some interesting news and notes, previews, and the much anticipated return of our Classic Match segment is announced with a match for next episode! All this and more!

Special thanks to the Hails for our theme music.

Huge shout out to Betsy Frymire for the incredible and much loved logo!

And, of course, don't be shy, come find us on Twitter @kopw72, subcribe on iTunes and leave us that review.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/uFv85gZfoamqLLId1tyR4GkNSiOxOhCf0YpUlBeS.mp3" length="75396467"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
                    </enclosure>
                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We are back to talk about the Destruction tour! Plus we've got some interesting news and notes, previews, and the much anticipated return of our Classic Match segment is announced with a match for next episode! All this and more!

Special thanks to the Hails for our theme music.

Huge shout out to Betsy Frymire for the incredible and much loved logo!

And, of course, don't be shy, come find us on Twitter @kopw72, subcribe on iTunes and leave us that review.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:43:58</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Jeff Cobb & Matt Charlton Interviews (Episode 23)]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/jeff-cobb-matt-charlton-interviews-episode-23-369e99e0c76c2c</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[In this episode we have a fun interview direct from Podcast Row at Starrcast with the 2018 PWG BOLA winner, Jeff Cobb. We talk about his work in NJPW, the transition to working the style, what he likes about it, selling, telling stories, Matt Riddle, and what's next! You won't want to miss a fun, honest, and open interview with a passionate performer like the King of Hawaiian Strong Style, Jeff Cobb.

Then we move on to an in depth and wide ranging interview with Matt Charlton, the illustrator of Eggshells: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome by brother Chris Charlton. We talk about his art, his love and passion for pro wrestling, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Joshi wrestling, and so much more!

Make sure to his that subscribe button so you won't miss any of our upcoming Destruction coverage!

As always, a big thanks to the Hails for their awesome music!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we have a fun interview direct from Podcast Row at Starrcast with the 2018 PWG BOLA winner, Jeff Cobb. We talk about his work in NJPW, the transition to working the style, what he likes about it, selling, telling stories, Matt Riddle, and what's next! You won't want to miss a fun, honest, and open interview with a passionate performer like the King of Hawaiian Strong Style, Jeff Cobb.

Then we move on to an in depth and wide ranging interview with Matt Charlton, the illustrator of Eggshells: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome by brother Chris Charlton. We talk about his art, his love and passion for pro wrestling, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Joshi wrestling, and so much more!

Make sure to his that subscribe button so you won't miss any of our upcoming Destruction coverage!

As always, a big thanks to the Hails for their awesome music!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Jeff Cobb & Matt Charlton Interviews (Episode 23)]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we have a fun interview direct from Podcast Row at Starrcast with the 2018 PWG BOLA winner, Jeff Cobb. We talk about his work in NJPW, the transition to working the style, what he likes about it, selling, telling stories, Matt Riddle, and what's next! You won't want to miss a fun, honest, and open interview with a passionate performer like the King of Hawaiian Strong Style, Jeff Cobb.

Then we move on to an in depth and wide ranging interview with Matt Charlton, the illustrator of Eggshells: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome by brother Chris Charlton. We talk about his art, his love and passion for pro wrestling, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Joshi wrestling, and so much more!

Make sure to his that subscribe button so you won't miss any of our upcoming Destruction coverage!

As always, a big thanks to the Hails for their awesome music!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/Om7X8qTC8hOTWNMInAk1LHY1LtftDzVOu7HZCh2v.mp3" length="87362096"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
                    </enclosure>
                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[In this episode we have a fun interview direct from Podcast Row at Starrcast with the 2018 PWG BOLA winner, Jeff Cobb. We talk about his work in NJPW, the transition to working the style, what he likes about it, selling, telling stories, Matt Riddle, and what's next! You won't want to miss a fun, honest, and open interview with a passionate performer like the King of Hawaiian Strong Style, Jeff Cobb.

Then we move on to an in depth and wide ranging interview with Matt Charlton, the illustrator of Eggshells: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo Dome by brother Chris Charlton. We talk about his art, his love and passion for pro wrestling, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Joshi wrestling, and so much more!

Make sure to his that subscribe button so you won't miss any of our upcoming Destruction coverage!

As always, a big thanks to the Hails for their awesome music!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:00:35</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 22 - ALL IN]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 02:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-22-all-in-36979ce941cfe4</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Here it is: our special All In coverage! We kick off with thoughts recorded at Starrcast, less than 24 hours removed from attending the historic show live. We then move into our thoughts a week later after letting the show sink in a bit.

We also tease our NJPW Destruction coverage for next week!

And keep your eyes peeled as we'll be delivering special bonus content like interviews and NJPW discussion recorded live from Podcast Row at Starrcast in the coming weeks! Plus we'll have our special interview with Matt Charlton (@ShiningWizardDs) up soon as well!

Make sure you hit subscribe, leave us that 5-star review you've been meaning to, &amp; follow us @kopw72 on Twitter to come along for the exciting ride we're on as we endeavour to be THE New Japan Pro Wrestling podcast!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Here it is: our special All In coverage! We kick off with thoughts recorded at Starrcast, less than 24 hours removed from attending the historic show live. We then move into our thoughts a week later after letting the show sink in a bit.

We also tease our NJPW Destruction coverage for next week!

And keep your eyes peeled as we'll be delivering special bonus content like interviews and NJPW discussion recorded live from Podcast Row at Starrcast in the coming weeks! Plus we'll have our special interview with Matt Charlton (@ShiningWizardDs) up soon as well!

Make sure you hit subscribe, leave us that 5-star review you've been meaning to, & follow us @kopw72 on Twitter to come along for the exciting ride we're on as we endeavour to be THE New Japan Pro Wrestling podcast!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 22 - ALL IN]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Here it is: our special All In coverage! We kick off with thoughts recorded at Starrcast, less than 24 hours removed from attending the historic show live. We then move into our thoughts a week later after letting the show sink in a bit.

We also tease our NJPW Destruction coverage for next week!

And keep your eyes peeled as we'll be delivering special bonus content like interviews and NJPW discussion recorded live from Podcast Row at Starrcast in the coming weeks! Plus we'll have our special interview with Matt Charlton (@ShiningWizardDs) up soon as well!

Make sure you hit subscribe, leave us that 5-star review you've been meaning to, &amp; follow us @kopw72 on Twitter to come along for the exciting ride we're on as we endeavour to be THE New Japan Pro Wrestling podcast!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/Lmcm2mPbSlZZgpr7LNkWTrd44GFw6kMBHq3PF8Zy.mp3" length="90581211"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Here it is: our special All In coverage! We kick off with thoughts recorded at Starrcast, less than 24 hours removed from attending the historic show live. We then move into our thoughts a week later after letting the show sink in a bit.

We also tease our NJPW Destruction coverage for next week!

And keep your eyes peeled as we'll be delivering special bonus content like interviews and NJPW discussion recorded live from Podcast Row at Starrcast in the coming weeks! Plus we'll have our special interview with Matt Charlton (@ShiningWizardDs) up soon as well!

Make sure you hit subscribe, leave us that 5-star review you've been meaning to, & follow us @kopw72 on Twitter to come along for the exciting ride we're on as we endeavour to be THE New Japan Pro Wrestling podcast!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:05:04</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 21 - Amber O'Neal, Cary Silkin, Bruce Mitchell, JZ Flair, & PINNED!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2018 18:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/episode-21-amber-oneal-cary-silkin-bruce-mitchell-jz-flair-pinned-3691d1eb743c52</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-21-amber-oneal-cary-silkin-bruce-mitchell-jz-flair-pinned-3691d1eb743c52</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We were live from the [Podcast Movement](http://www.podcastmovement.com) [Westwood One ](http://www.westwoodone.com)Pop-up Studio at Starrcast &amp; couldn't wait to share it with you.

We were joined by multiple guests including the one and only, [Amber O'Neal](http://twitter.com/amberoneal1) in her final appearance as the Bullet Babe. We talk NJPW, the Tokyo Dome, the Bullet Club, and what's next for Amber. 

We also brought [Cary Silkin](http://twitter.com/rohcary) from Ring of Honor to the stage to discuss the relationship with NJPW, what All In means to him, his help in making the event possible, the MSG sell out, and what might be next...

[Bruce Mitchell](http://pwtorch.com) sits down with us to chat about the vibe at Starrcast, the build to All In, the Bullet club, and more!

But that's not all, Undisputed Bojangles Champion, JZ Flair sits in with us to chat wrestling and what this weekend is like from the fan perspective.

Plus, the hosts of [PINNED](https://anchor.fm/pinned) join us for a quick chat and a very special ALL IN ticket giveaway!

It was an historic weekend and this was a big moment for us, the energy is high, the voices are already running ragged, but we had a blast and hope you enjoy!

As always, special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for the awesome intro and outro music!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We were live from the [Podcast Movement](http://www.podcastmovement.com) [Westwood One ](http://www.westwoodone.com)Pop-up Studio at Starrcast & couldn't wait to share it with you.

We were joined by multiple guests including the one and only, [Amber O'Neal](http://twitter.com/amberoneal1) in her final appearance as the Bullet Babe. We talk NJPW, the Tokyo Dome, the Bullet Club, and what's next for Amber. 

We also brought [Cary Silkin](http://twitter.com/rohcary) from Ring of Honor to the stage to discuss the relationship with NJPW, what All In means to him, his help in making the event possible, the MSG sell out, and what might be next...

[Bruce Mitchell](http://pwtorch.com) sits down with us to chat about the vibe at Starrcast, the build to All In, the Bullet club, and more!

But that's not all, Undisputed Bojangles Champion, JZ Flair sits in with us to chat wrestling and what this weekend is like from the fan perspective.

Plus, the hosts of [PINNED](https://anchor.fm/pinned) join us for a quick chat and a very special ALL IN ticket giveaway!

It was an historic weekend and this was a big moment for us, the energy is high, the voices are already running ragged, but we had a blast and hope you enjoy!

As always, special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for the awesome intro and outro music!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 21 - Amber O'Neal, Cary Silkin, Bruce Mitchell, JZ Flair, & PINNED!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[We were live from the [Podcast Movement](http://www.podcastmovement.com) [Westwood One ](http://www.westwoodone.com)Pop-up Studio at Starrcast &amp; couldn't wait to share it with you.

We were joined by multiple guests including the one and only, [Amber O'Neal](http://twitter.com/amberoneal1) in her final appearance as the Bullet Babe. We talk NJPW, the Tokyo Dome, the Bullet Club, and what's next for Amber. 

We also brought [Cary Silkin](http://twitter.com/rohcary) from Ring of Honor to the stage to discuss the relationship with NJPW, what All In means to him, his help in making the event possible, the MSG sell out, and what might be next...

[Bruce Mitchell](http://pwtorch.com) sits down with us to chat about the vibe at Starrcast, the build to All In, the Bullet club, and more!

But that's not all, Undisputed Bojangles Champion, JZ Flair sits in with us to chat wrestling and what this weekend is like from the fan perspective.

Plus, the hosts of [PINNED](https://anchor.fm/pinned) join us for a quick chat and a very special ALL IN ticket giveaway!

It was an historic weekend and this was a big moment for us, the energy is high, the voices are already running ragged, but we had a blast and hope you enjoy!

As always, special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for the awesome intro and outro music!]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/HDNX6VdPUC12fW6mEDpvhsAOwXcUzsrRC8FnTOOl.mp3" length="36950941"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
                    </enclosure>
                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We were live from the [Podcast Movement](http://www.podcastmovement.com) [Westwood One ](http://www.westwoodone.com)Pop-up Studio at Starrcast & couldn't wait to share it with you.

We were joined by multiple guests including the one and only, [Amber O'Neal](http://twitter.com/amberoneal1) in her final appearance as the Bullet Babe. We talk NJPW, the Tokyo Dome, the Bullet Club, and what's next for Amber. 

We also brought [Cary Silkin](http://twitter.com/rohcary) from Ring of Honor to the stage to discuss the relationship with NJPW, what All In means to him, his help in making the event possible, the MSG sell out, and what might be next...

[Bruce Mitchell](http://pwtorch.com) sits down with us to chat about the vibe at Starrcast, the build to All In, the Bullet club, and more!

But that's not all, Undisputed Bojangles Champion, JZ Flair sits in with us to chat wrestling and what this weekend is like from the fan perspective.

Plus, the hosts of [PINNED](https://anchor.fm/pinned) join us for a quick chat and a very special ALL IN ticket giveaway!

It was an historic weekend and this was a big moment for us, the energy is high, the voices are already running ragged, but we had a blast and hope you enjoy!

As always, special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for the awesome intro and outro music!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:50:34</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 20 Starrcast Podcast Row Extravaganza!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/episode-20-starrcast-podcast-row-extravaganza-368f84e326ec96</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-20-starrcast-podcast-row-extravaganza-368f84e326ec96</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We've got a jam-packed episode in a short amount of time! We talk to Adrian from Podcast Row sponsor [Buffalo Wild Wings](http://www.buffalowildwings.com), Benjamin Raven from [Court of Nerds](http://thecourtofnerds.com) &amp; That's so Braven, Dave from [Meet Chciago Northwest](http://chicagonorthwest.com) who helped organize the event, &amp; fan Clifton Grooms!

A lot of stuff is going down on Starrcast, don't miss out on the chance to hear about some special giveaways, sponsorships, and general Starrcast info.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We've got a jam-packed episode in a short amount of time! We talk to Adrian from Podcast Row sponsor [Buffalo Wild Wings](http://www.buffalowildwings.com), Benjamin Raven from [Court of Nerds](http://thecourtofnerds.com) & That's so Braven, Dave from [Meet Chciago Northwest](http://chicagonorthwest.com) who helped organize the event, & fan Clifton Grooms!

A lot of stuff is going down on Starrcast, don't miss out on the chance to hear about some special giveaways, sponsorships, and general Starrcast info.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 20 Starrcast Podcast Row Extravaganza!]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[We've got a jam-packed episode in a short amount of time! We talk to Adrian from Podcast Row sponsor [Buffalo Wild Wings](http://www.buffalowildwings.com), Benjamin Raven from [Court of Nerds](http://thecourtofnerds.com) &amp; That's so Braven, Dave from [Meet Chciago Northwest](http://chicagonorthwest.com) who helped organize the event, &amp; fan Clifton Grooms!

A lot of stuff is going down on Starrcast, don't miss out on the chance to hear about some special giveaways, sponsorships, and general Starrcast info.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/m9tQyELGjJd6miikvonM25DQmYDwLtA8khs93WcS.mp3" length="29985830"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
                    </enclosure>
                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We've got a jam-packed episode in a short amount of time! We talk to Adrian from Podcast Row sponsor [Buffalo Wild Wings](http://www.buffalowildwings.com), Benjamin Raven from [Court of Nerds](http://thecourtofnerds.com) & That's so Braven, Dave from [Meet Chciago Northwest](http://chicagonorthwest.com) who helped organize the event, & fan Clifton Grooms!

A lot of stuff is going down on Starrcast, don't miss out on the chance to hear about some special giveaways, sponsorships, and general Starrcast info.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:40:54</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 19 - Magnum T.A. Interview]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/episode-19-magnum-ta-interview-368e1f15299068</guid>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We had the pleasure of speaking to the legendary Magnum T.A. for well over an hour and decided to dedicate the entire episode to him. We talk Starrcast, All In, Cody, Tessa, his views on the psychology and artistry of professional wrestling, and so much more! How much of an influence was Bruce Lee? Did Magnum ever want to wrestle in Japan? How does he feel about blood in wrestling?

We did our best to ask questions we'd never heard him answer before. It was an incredible experience and couldn't have been possible without Dave Hancock, Conrad Thompson, and the whole Starrcast crew!

Make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for tons of Starrcast coverage and more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[We had the pleasure of speaking to the legendary Magnum T.A. for well over an hour and decided to dedicate the entire episode to him. We talk Starrcast, All In, Cody, Tessa, his views on the psychology and artistry of professional wrestling, and so much more! How much of an influence was Bruce Lee? Did Magnum ever want to wrestle in Japan? How does he feel about blood in wrestling?

We did our best to ask questions we'd never heard him answer before. It was an incredible experience and couldn't have been possible without Dave Hancock, Conrad Thompson, and the whole Starrcast crew!

Make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for tons of Starrcast coverage and more!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 19 - Magnum T.A. Interview]]>
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                    <![CDATA[We had the pleasure of speaking to the legendary Magnum T.A. for well over an hour and decided to dedicate the entire episode to him. We talk Starrcast, All In, Cody, Tessa, his views on the psychology and artistry of professional wrestling, and so much more! How much of an influence was Bruce Lee? Did Magnum ever want to wrestle in Japan? How does he feel about blood in wrestling?

We did our best to ask questions we'd never heard him answer before. It was an incredible experience and couldn't have been possible without Dave Hancock, Conrad Thompson, and the whole Starrcast crew!

Make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for tons of Starrcast coverage and more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[We had the pleasure of speaking to the legendary Magnum T.A. for well over an hour and decided to dedicate the entire episode to him. We talk Starrcast, All In, Cody, Tessa, his views on the psychology and artistry of professional wrestling, and so much more! How much of an influence was Bruce Lee? Did Magnum ever want to wrestle in Japan? How does he feel about blood in wrestling?

We did our best to ask questions we'd never heard him answer before. It was an incredible experience and couldn't have been possible without Dave Hancock, Conrad Thompson, and the whole Starrcast crew!

Make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for tons of Starrcast coverage and more!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:20:41</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 18 - Destruction & Starrcast Preview PLUS Bonus Interviews!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 02:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam have to resort to take 2 as a technical SNAFU results in the loss of Paul's half of the audio. But you're in for a fun time as the guys preview the big matches announced for Destruction &amp; Fighting Spirit Unleashed! Plus we address the PAC (Neville) situation, potential King of Pro Wrestling matches, and, of course, some Wrestle Kingdom 13 debate! But it doesn't end there, oh no! We talk about our Starrcast plans, announce another super cool giveaway, go in depth about our new logo, and give a full preview of All In!

But wait, there's more! Paul headed down to [Back Breakers Training Center](http://www.backbreakerstrainingcenter.com/index.html) to sit down with [Justyn Glory](https://twitter.com/JustynGlory), trainer &amp; veteran independent wrestler, and recent grad &amp; current [BBTC](https://www.facebook.com/backbreakerstrainingcenter) champ, [Aaron Roxas](https://twitter.com/AaronRoxasWTO) for a pair of great interviews that touch on what All In and Starrcast mean to independent wrestling, as well as the upcoming FITE tv taping and documentary series on the [BBTC](https://twitter.com/BackBreakersTC)!

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button &amp; leave us a review! Give us a follow on Twitter @KoPW72 and join the discussion! Hit us up at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com with any questions or comments. And be on the lookout for more giveaways, merchandise, and partnerships coming soon!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam have to resort to take 2 as a technical SNAFU results in the loss of Paul's half of the audio. But you're in for a fun time as the guys preview the big matches announced for Destruction & Fighting Spirit Unleashed! Plus we address the PAC (Neville) situation, potential King of Pro Wrestling matches, and, of course, some Wrestle Kingdom 13 debate! But it doesn't end there, oh no! We talk about our Starrcast plans, announce another super cool giveaway, go in depth about our new logo, and give a full preview of All In!

But wait, there's more! Paul headed down to [Back Breakers Training Center](http://www.backbreakerstrainingcenter.com/index.html) to sit down with [Justyn Glory](https://twitter.com/JustynGlory), trainer & veteran independent wrestler, and recent grad & current [BBTC](https://www.facebook.com/backbreakerstrainingcenter) champ, [Aaron Roxas](https://twitter.com/AaronRoxasWTO) for a pair of great interviews that touch on what All In and Starrcast mean to independent wrestling, as well as the upcoming FITE tv taping and documentary series on the [BBTC](https://twitter.com/BackBreakersTC)!

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button & leave us a review! Give us a follow on Twitter @KoPW72 and join the discussion! Hit us up at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com with any questions or comments. And be on the lookout for more giveaways, merchandise, and partnerships coming soon!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 18 - Destruction & Starrcast Preview PLUS Bonus Interviews!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam have to resort to take 2 as a technical SNAFU results in the loss of Paul's half of the audio. But you're in for a fun time as the guys preview the big matches announced for Destruction &amp; Fighting Spirit Unleashed! Plus we address the PAC (Neville) situation, potential King of Pro Wrestling matches, and, of course, some Wrestle Kingdom 13 debate! But it doesn't end there, oh no! We talk about our Starrcast plans, announce another super cool giveaway, go in depth about our new logo, and give a full preview of All In!

But wait, there's more! Paul headed down to [Back Breakers Training Center](http://www.backbreakerstrainingcenter.com/index.html) to sit down with [Justyn Glory](https://twitter.com/JustynGlory), trainer &amp; veteran independent wrestler, and recent grad &amp; current [BBTC](https://www.facebook.com/backbreakerstrainingcenter) champ, [Aaron Roxas](https://twitter.com/AaronRoxasWTO) for a pair of great interviews that touch on what All In and Starrcast mean to independent wrestling, as well as the upcoming FITE tv taping and documentary series on the [BBTC](https://twitter.com/BackBreakersTC)!

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button &amp; leave us a review! Give us a follow on Twitter @KoPW72 and join the discussion! Hit us up at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com with any questions or comments. And be on the lookout for more giveaways, merchandise, and partnerships coming soon!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam have to resort to take 2 as a technical SNAFU results in the loss of Paul's half of the audio. But you're in for a fun time as the guys preview the big matches announced for Destruction & Fighting Spirit Unleashed! Plus we address the PAC (Neville) situation, potential King of Pro Wrestling matches, and, of course, some Wrestle Kingdom 13 debate! But it doesn't end there, oh no! We talk about our Starrcast plans, announce another super cool giveaway, go in depth about our new logo, and give a full preview of All In!

But wait, there's more! Paul headed down to [Back Breakers Training Center](http://www.backbreakerstrainingcenter.com/index.html) to sit down with [Justyn Glory](https://twitter.com/JustynGlory), trainer & veteran independent wrestler, and recent grad & current [BBTC](https://www.facebook.com/backbreakerstrainingcenter) champ, [Aaron Roxas](https://twitter.com/AaronRoxasWTO) for a pair of great interviews that touch on what All In and Starrcast mean to independent wrestling, as well as the upcoming FITE tv taping and documentary series on the [BBTC](https://twitter.com/BackBreakersTC)!

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button & leave us a review! Give us a follow on Twitter @KoPW72 and join the discussion! Hit us up at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com with any questions or comments. And be on the lookout for more giveaways, merchandise, and partnerships coming soon!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:43:00</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 17 - G1 Post-Mortem & Todd from Filsinger Games!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2018 06:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[It's an epic episode as we drop an announcement for Starrcast! In addition to the scheduled G1 Post-Mortem, we've got an interview with Todd Joerchel from [Filsinger Games](http://www.filsingergames.com). We spens some time chatting about the history of the company, the different game lines, ways to play, and even chat a little wrestling. 

Then we've got our big post-mortem coverage of G1 CLIMAX 28. We go over our favorite matches for each competitor, our MVP, our Match of the Tournament, our Top 5, &amp; answer some big questions left in the aftermath.

We know it's a long one, but we had such a good time talking with Todd, we wanted to share the whole interview. After the interview &amp; post-mortem, Paul and I got lost in some chatting and reminiscing that we decided to share as well.

As always, special shout out to [the Hails ](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)for our awesome intro and outro music!

Don't forget to check out [Starrcast](http://www.starrcast.com) on [FiteTV](http://www.fite.tv)! And if you'll be there in person, remember we're on Podcast Row on Friday, 8/31!

Our friend Wilfred couldn't join us for this episode, but you can find him over at the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) and don't forget we'll have stickers at our table for free!

Check out Filsinger Games at [www.filsingergames.com](http://www.filsingergames.com)

Interview with Todd Joerchel (@tourneymaster &amp; @filsingergames) begins at the 39 minute mark.

G1 Post-Mortem coverage begins at the 1:58 mark!

Enjoy! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[It's an epic episode as we drop an announcement for Starrcast! In addition to the scheduled G1 Post-Mortem, we've got an interview with Todd Joerchel from [Filsinger Games](http://www.filsingergames.com). We spens some time chatting about the history of the company, the different game lines, ways to play, and even chat a little wrestling. 

Then we've got our big post-mortem coverage of G1 CLIMAX 28. We go over our favorite matches for each competitor, our MVP, our Match of the Tournament, our Top 5, & answer some big questions left in the aftermath.

We know it's a long one, but we had such a good time talking with Todd, we wanted to share the whole interview. After the interview & post-mortem, Paul and I got lost in some chatting and reminiscing that we decided to share as well.

As always, special shout out to [the Hails ](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)for our awesome intro and outro music!

Don't forget to check out [Starrcast](http://www.starrcast.com) on [FiteTV](http://www.fite.tv)! And if you'll be there in person, remember we're on Podcast Row on Friday, 8/31!

Our friend Wilfred couldn't join us for this episode, but you can find him over at the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) and don't forget we'll have stickers at our table for free!

Check out Filsinger Games at [www.filsingergames.com](http://www.filsingergames.com)

Interview with Todd Joerchel (@tourneymaster & @filsingergames) begins at the 39 minute mark.

G1 Post-Mortem coverage begins at the 1:58 mark!

Enjoy! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 17 - G1 Post-Mortem & Todd from Filsinger Games!]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[It's an epic episode as we drop an announcement for Starrcast! In addition to the scheduled G1 Post-Mortem, we've got an interview with Todd Joerchel from [Filsinger Games](http://www.filsingergames.com). We spens some time chatting about the history of the company, the different game lines, ways to play, and even chat a little wrestling. 

Then we've got our big post-mortem coverage of G1 CLIMAX 28. We go over our favorite matches for each competitor, our MVP, our Match of the Tournament, our Top 5, &amp; answer some big questions left in the aftermath.

We know it's a long one, but we had such a good time talking with Todd, we wanted to share the whole interview. After the interview &amp; post-mortem, Paul and I got lost in some chatting and reminiscing that we decided to share as well.

As always, special shout out to [the Hails ](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)for our awesome intro and outro music!

Don't forget to check out [Starrcast](http://www.starrcast.com) on [FiteTV](http://www.fite.tv)! And if you'll be there in person, remember we're on Podcast Row on Friday, 8/31!

Our friend Wilfred couldn't join us for this episode, but you can find him over at the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) and don't forget we'll have stickers at our table for free!

Check out Filsinger Games at [www.filsingergames.com](http://www.filsingergames.com)

Interview with Todd Joerchel (@tourneymaster &amp; @filsingergames) begins at the 39 minute mark.

G1 Post-Mortem coverage begins at the 1:58 mark!

Enjoy! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
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                    <![CDATA[It's an epic episode as we drop an announcement for Starrcast! In addition to the scheduled G1 Post-Mortem, we've got an interview with Todd Joerchel from [Filsinger Games](http://www.filsingergames.com). We spens some time chatting about the history of the company, the different game lines, ways to play, and even chat a little wrestling. 

Then we've got our big post-mortem coverage of G1 CLIMAX 28. We go over our favorite matches for each competitor, our MVP, our Match of the Tournament, our Top 5, & answer some big questions left in the aftermath.

We know it's a long one, but we had such a good time talking with Todd, we wanted to share the whole interview. After the interview & post-mortem, Paul and I got lost in some chatting and reminiscing that we decided to share as well.

As always, special shout out to [the Hails ](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)for our awesome intro and outro music!

Don't forget to check out [Starrcast](http://www.starrcast.com) on [FiteTV](http://www.fite.tv)! And if you'll be there in person, remember we're on Podcast Row on Friday, 8/31!

Our friend Wilfred couldn't join us for this episode, but you can find him over at the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) and don't forget we'll have stickers at our table for free!

Check out Filsinger Games at [www.filsingergames.com](http://www.filsingergames.com)

Interview with Todd Joerchel (@tourneymaster & @filsingergames) begins at the 39 minute mark.

G1 Post-Mortem coverage begins at the 1:58 mark!

Enjoy! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>03:34:31</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 16 - G1 CLIMAX 14-Final]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We have come to the end of the road for this year's G1. Paul, Sam, &amp; Wilfred are on hand to discuss nights 14-18 and, of course, the G1 CLIMAX 28 Finals culminating in a classic (though not everyone agrees) between the Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and the Golden Star, Kota Ibushi. And they do it all in just a little over two hours.

Don't be shy to let us know what you think about this year's tournament and our thoughts. Join us on Twitter as we continue the conversation over the next week @KoPW72 

Find Wilfred @NJPWUS &amp; @WilfredWatches

Of course, big shout out to The Hails for the intro anf outro music.

Stay tuned for some awesome Starrcast news in the near future and don't forget to stop by and say hello on Friday as we take to Podcast Row.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We have come to the end of the road for this year's G1. Paul, Sam, & Wilfred are on hand to discuss nights 14-18 and, of course, the G1 CLIMAX 28 Finals culminating in a classic (though not everyone agrees) between the Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and the Golden Star, Kota Ibushi. And they do it all in just a little over two hours.

Don't be shy to let us know what you think about this year's tournament and our thoughts. Join us on Twitter as we continue the conversation over the next week @KoPW72 

Find Wilfred @NJPWUS & @WilfredWatches

Of course, big shout out to The Hails for the intro anf outro music.

Stay tuned for some awesome Starrcast news in the near future and don't forget to stop by and say hello on Friday as we take to Podcast Row.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 16 - G1 CLIMAX 14-Final]]>
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                    <![CDATA[We have come to the end of the road for this year's G1. Paul, Sam, &amp; Wilfred are on hand to discuss nights 14-18 and, of course, the G1 CLIMAX 28 Finals culminating in a classic (though not everyone agrees) between the Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and the Golden Star, Kota Ibushi. And they do it all in just a little over two hours.

Don't be shy to let us know what you think about this year's tournament and our thoughts. Join us on Twitter as we continue the conversation over the next week @KoPW72 

Find Wilfred @NJPWUS &amp; @WilfredWatches

Of course, big shout out to The Hails for the intro anf outro music.

Stay tuned for some awesome Starrcast news in the near future and don't forget to stop by and say hello on Friday as we take to Podcast Row.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We have come to the end of the road for this year's G1. Paul, Sam, & Wilfred are on hand to discuss nights 14-18 and, of course, the G1 CLIMAX 28 Finals culminating in a classic (though not everyone agrees) between the Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and the Golden Star, Kota Ibushi. And they do it all in just a little over two hours.

Don't be shy to let us know what you think about this year's tournament and our thoughts. Join us on Twitter as we continue the conversation over the next week @KoPW72 

Find Wilfred @NJPWUS & @WilfredWatches

Of course, big shout out to The Hails for the intro anf outro music.

Stay tuned for some awesome Starrcast news in the near future and don't forget to stop by and say hello on Friday as we take to Podcast Row.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:07:45</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 15 - G1 CLIMAX 28 Nights 7-13]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-15-g1-climax-28-nights-7-13-36797611cdd7bc</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam are back to discuss the G1 tournament matches for nights 7-13. News &amp; notes, &amp; potential win scenarios for the competitors still alive.

Wilfred was unable to join us, but don't forget to check out the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) &amp; follow on Twitter @NJPWUS for his thoughts on the latest nights.

As always, special thanks to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro &amp; outro music. Be sure to check them out on iTunes!

And, of course, follow us on Twitter @KoPW72 &amp; do us a favor by leaving a review &amp; hitting the subscribe button.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam are back to discuss the G1 tournament matches for nights 7-13. News & notes, & potential win scenarios for the competitors still alive.

Wilfred was unable to join us, but don't forget to check out the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) & follow on Twitter @NJPWUS for his thoughts on the latest nights.

As always, special thanks to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro & outro music. Be sure to check them out on iTunes!

And, of course, follow us on Twitter @KoPW72 & do us a favor by leaving a review & hitting the subscribe button.]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 15 - G1 CLIMAX 28 Nights 7-13]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam are back to discuss the G1 tournament matches for nights 7-13. News &amp; notes, &amp; potential win scenarios for the competitors still alive.

Wilfred was unable to join us, but don't forget to check out the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) &amp; follow on Twitter @NJPWUS for his thoughts on the latest nights.

As always, special thanks to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro &amp; outro music. Be sure to check them out on iTunes!

And, of course, follow us on Twitter @KoPW72 &amp; do us a favor by leaving a review &amp; hitting the subscribe button.]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/61b3f1a46da73.mp3" length="139300955"
                        type="audio/mpeg">
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam are back to discuss the G1 tournament matches for nights 7-13. News & notes, & potential win scenarios for the competitors still alive.

Wilfred was unable to join us, but don't forget to check out the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) & follow on Twitter @NJPWUS for his thoughts on the latest nights.

As always, special thanks to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro & outro music. Be sure to check them out on iTunes!

And, of course, follow us on Twitter @KoPW72 & do us a favor by leaving a review & hitting the subscribe button.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>03:10:25</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 14 - G1 Climax 28: Nights 1-6]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam are joined by Wilfred for news, notes, &amp; night 1! Sam has to step away to be a new dad &amp; Wilfred fills in on 2-6 with Paul. But keep listening after the outro music for a quick burst of G1 thoughts from Sam, recorded after a few days of 4 hours worth of sleep... It's the most wonderful time of the year and  there's a lot to cover in this year's very deep tournament, not only in terms of in-ring action, but long-term storytelling too!

Find us on the web at [kopw72.podiant.co](http://kopw72.podiant.co)

Don't forget to visit the home of the [NJPWUS blog](http://njpw-us.com)!

And, of course, special thanks to the Hails for intro &amp; outro music. Check them out on iTunes to pick up their newest EP or visit their [site](http://thehailsofficial.com) for more information on touring and releases.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam are joined by Wilfred for news, notes, & night 1! Sam has to step away to be a new dad & Wilfred fills in on 2-6 with Paul. But keep listening after the outro music for a quick burst of G1 thoughts from Sam, recorded after a few days of 4 hours worth of sleep... It's the most wonderful time of the year and  there's a lot to cover in this year's very deep tournament, not only in terms of in-ring action, but long-term storytelling too!

Find us on the web at [kopw72.podiant.co](http://kopw72.podiant.co)

Don't forget to visit the home of the [NJPWUS blog](http://njpw-us.com)!

And, of course, special thanks to the Hails for intro & outro music. Check them out on iTunes to pick up their newest EP or visit their [site](http://thehailsofficial.com) for more information on touring and releases.]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 14 - G1 Climax 28: Nights 1-6]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam are joined by Wilfred for news, notes, &amp; night 1! Sam has to step away to be a new dad &amp; Wilfred fills in on 2-6 with Paul. But keep listening after the outro music for a quick burst of G1 thoughts from Sam, recorded after a few days of 4 hours worth of sleep... It's the most wonderful time of the year and  there's a lot to cover in this year's very deep tournament, not only in terms of in-ring action, but long-term storytelling too!

Find us on the web at [kopw72.podiant.co](http://kopw72.podiant.co)

Don't forget to visit the home of the [NJPWUS blog](http://njpw-us.com)!

And, of course, special thanks to the Hails for intro &amp; outro music. Check them out on iTunes to pick up their newest EP or visit their [site](http://thehailsofficial.com) for more information on touring and releases.]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam are joined by Wilfred for news, notes, & night 1! Sam has to step away to be a new dad & Wilfred fills in on 2-6 with Paul. But keep listening after the outro music for a quick burst of G1 thoughts from Sam, recorded after a few days of 4 hours worth of sleep... It's the most wonderful time of the year and  there's a lot to cover in this year's very deep tournament, not only in terms of in-ring action, but long-term storytelling too!

Find us on the web at [kopw72.podiant.co](http://kopw72.podiant.co)

Don't forget to visit the home of the [NJPWUS blog](http://njpw-us.com)!

And, of course, special thanks to the Hails for intro & outro music. Check them out on iTunes to pick up their newest EP or visit their [site](http://thehailsofficial.com) for more information on touring and releases.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>03:20:04</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 13 - G1 Special, SSE UK, & more!]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Wilfred discuss SSE UK Night 1 before being joined by Sam for night 2, the G1 Special, and some G1 Climax discussion.

It's a raucous episode and there's some controversy to discuss. Sam gets salty, f-bombs are dropped, and Paul takes a victory lap. We send our best to Hiromu and there's even some Oasis chat.

Don't forget to fill out your G1 Bracket and send it along to Wilfred at njpwus@gmail.com and hit up the blog at [NJPW-US.com](http://www.njpw-us.com)

As usual, a special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music.

And make sure to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Paul & Wilfred discuss SSE UK Night 1 before being joined by Sam for night 2, the G1 Special, and some G1 Climax discussion.

It's a raucous episode and there's some controversy to discuss. Sam gets salty, f-bombs are dropped, and Paul takes a victory lap. We send our best to Hiromu and there's even some Oasis chat.

Don't forget to fill out your G1 Bracket and send it along to Wilfred at njpwus@gmail.com and hit up the blog at [NJPW-US.com](http://www.njpw-us.com)

As usual, a special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music.

And make sure to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 13 - G1 Special, SSE UK, & more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Wilfred discuss SSE UK Night 1 before being joined by Sam for night 2, the G1 Special, and some G1 Climax discussion.

It's a raucous episode and there's some controversy to discuss. Sam gets salty, f-bombs are dropped, and Paul takes a victory lap. We send our best to Hiromu and there's even some Oasis chat.

Don't forget to fill out your G1 Bracket and send it along to Wilfred at njpwus@gmail.com and hit up the blog at [NJPW-US.com](http://www.njpw-us.com)

As usual, a special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music.

And make sure to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Wilfred discuss SSE UK Night 1 before being joined by Sam for night 2, the G1 Special, and some G1 Climax discussion.

It's a raucous episode and there's some controversy to discuss. Sam gets salty, f-bombs are dropped, and Paul takes a victory lap. We send our best to Hiromu and there's even some Oasis chat.

Don't forget to fill out your G1 Bracket and send it along to Wilfred at njpwus@gmail.com and hit up the blog at [NJPW-US.com](http://www.njpw-us.com)

As usual, a special thanks to [the Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for our intro and outro music.

And make sure to follow us on Twitter @kopw72]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:46:28</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 12 - G1 (Special) Preview]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2018 01:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We welcome Wilfred, the producer of the NJPW-US blog! It's a 3-way dance as we dive into all the news, notes, and previews of what's to come. Listen on as we go in depth with the G1 Special, the SSE UK shows, and begin our preview of the G1 CLIMAX 28!

Make sure you check us out on Twitter @kopw72 &amp; @njpwus.

Don't forget the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)!

Annnnd, a special shout out to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for providing our kick-ass intro and outro music.]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We welcome Wilfred, the producer of the NJPW-US blog! It's a 3-way dance as we dive into all the news, notes, and previews of what's to come. Listen on as we go in depth with the G1 Special, the SSE UK shows, and begin our preview of the G1 CLIMAX 28!

Make sure you check us out on Twitter @kopw72 & @njpwus.

Don't forget the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)!

Annnnd, a special shout out to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for providing our kick-ass intro and outro music.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode 12 - G1 (Special) Preview]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[We welcome Wilfred, the producer of the NJPW-US blog! It's a 3-way dance as we dive into all the news, notes, and previews of what's to come. Listen on as we go in depth with the G1 Special, the SSE UK shows, and begin our preview of the G1 CLIMAX 28!

Make sure you check us out on Twitter @kopw72 &amp; @njpwus.

Don't forget the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)!

Annnnd, a special shout out to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for providing our kick-ass intro and outro music.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[We welcome Wilfred, the producer of the NJPW-US blog! It's a 3-way dance as we dive into all the news, notes, and previews of what's to come. Listen on as we go in depth with the G1 Special, the SSE UK shows, and begin our preview of the G1 CLIMAX 28!

Make sure you check us out on Twitter @kopw72 & @njpwus.

Don't forget the [NJPW-US blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)!

Annnnd, a special shout out to [The Hails](http://www.thehailsofficial.com) for providing our kick-ass intro and outro music.]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:39:42</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 11 - Vader & Kizuna Road]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
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                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-11-vader-kizuna-road-3657dc016ed57a</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Sam &amp; Paul talk about the passing of Big Van Vader, his work in NJPW, and later career. There's coverage of Lion's Gate Project13, Kizuna Road, and short G1 preview, and other news and notes!

We're gearing up for our huge G1 Climax 28 preview next week, too, so don't be shy with your thoughts on the tournament and picks for victory.

As always, thanks to the Hails for our intro &amp; outro music.

&amp; 

Don't forget to check out our pal Wilfred over at njpw-us.com]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Sam & Paul talk about the passing of Big Van Vader, his work in NJPW, and later career. There's coverage of Lion's Gate Project13, Kizuna Road, and short G1 preview, and other news and notes!

We're gearing up for our huge G1 Climax 28 preview next week, too, so don't be shy with your thoughts on the tournament and picks for victory.

As always, thanks to the Hails for our intro & outro music.

& 

Don't forget to check out our pal Wilfred over at njpw-us.com]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 11 - Vader & Kizuna Road]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam &amp; Paul talk about the passing of Big Van Vader, his work in NJPW, and later career. There's coverage of Lion's Gate Project13, Kizuna Road, and short G1 preview, and other news and notes!

We're gearing up for our huge G1 Climax 28 preview next week, too, so don't be shy with your thoughts on the tournament and picks for victory.

As always, thanks to the Hails for our intro &amp; outro music.

&amp; 

Don't forget to check out our pal Wilfred over at njpw-us.com]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Sam & Paul talk about the passing of Big Van Vader, his work in NJPW, and later career. There's coverage of Lion's Gate Project13, Kizuna Road, and short G1 preview, and other news and notes!

We're gearing up for our huge G1 Climax 28 preview next week, too, so don't be shy with your thoughts on the tournament and picks for victory.

As always, thanks to the Hails for our intro & outro music.

& 

Don't forget to check out our pal Wilfred over at njpw-us.com]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:01:00</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 10 - NJPW Dominion]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2018 01:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/episode-10-njpw-dominion-364e7b810be766</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-10-njpw-dominion-364e7b810be766</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[NJPW Dominion has come and gone! Was it the greatest card ever? Was the main event the greatest match of all time? What do we think of Jericho/Naito, Hiromu/Ospreay, &amp; Omega vs Okada IV? We go in depth on arguably the biggest card of the year. 

Hit us back with your feedback on Twitter @kopw72
email at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[NJPW Dominion has come and gone! Was it the greatest card ever? Was the main event the greatest match of all time? What do we think of Jericho/Naito, Hiromu/Ospreay, & Omega vs Okada IV? We go in depth on arguably the biggest card of the year. 

Hit us back with your feedback on Twitter @kopw72
email at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 10 - NJPW Dominion]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
                <content:encoded>
                    <![CDATA[NJPW Dominion has come and gone! Was it the greatest card ever? Was the main event the greatest match of all time? What do we think of Jericho/Naito, Hiromu/Ospreay, &amp; Omega vs Okada IV? We go in depth on arguably the biggest card of the year. 

Hit us back with your feedback on Twitter @kopw72
email at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
                </content:encoded>
                                    <enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/60d5657eb1aac5-72273738/61b3f1750e37a.mp3" length="104756122"
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[NJPW Dominion has come and gone! Was it the greatest card ever? Was the main event the greatest match of all time? What do we think of Jericho/Naito, Hiromu/Ospreay, & Omega vs Okada IV? We go in depth on arguably the biggest card of the year. 

Hit us back with your feedback on Twitter @kopw72
email at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:22:26</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 9 - BOSJ Finals & Dominion Preview]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/episode-9-bosj-finals-dominion-preview-364cf14cc0c350</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-9-bosj-finals-dominion-preview-364cf14cc0c350</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[We're running late, but we've packed a ton in! Paul &amp; Sam cover nights 8-12, the Block Finals, and Tournament Finals. We also preview Dominion in depth and have a trio of classic matches that dovetail perfectly with the main event... Plus news and notes and other shenanigans!

As always, shout out to the Hails for use of their song "Bronco". Check them out at [the Hails Official](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)

For some great editorials on NJPW, don't forget [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)

And give a follow to @ShiningWizardDs on Twitter for some incredible NJPW related art!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We're running late, but we've packed a ton in! Paul & Sam cover nights 8-12, the Block Finals, and Tournament Finals. We also preview Dominion in depth and have a trio of classic matches that dovetail perfectly with the main event... Plus news and notes and other shenanigans!

As always, shout out to the Hails for use of their song "Bronco". Check them out at [the Hails Official](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)

For some great editorials on NJPW, don't forget [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)

And give a follow to @ShiningWizardDs on Twitter for some incredible NJPW related art!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 9 - BOSJ Finals & Dominion Preview]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[We're running late, but we've packed a ton in! Paul &amp; Sam cover nights 8-12, the Block Finals, and Tournament Finals. We also preview Dominion in depth and have a trio of classic matches that dovetail perfectly with the main event... Plus news and notes and other shenanigans!

As always, shout out to the Hails for use of their song "Bronco". Check them out at [the Hails Official](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)

For some great editorials on NJPW, don't forget [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)

And give a follow to @ShiningWizardDs on Twitter for some incredible NJPW related art!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We're running late, but we've packed a ton in! Paul & Sam cover nights 8-12, the Block Finals, and Tournament Finals. We also preview Dominion in depth and have a trio of classic matches that dovetail perfectly with the main event... Plus news and notes and other shenanigans!

As always, shout out to the Hails for use of their song "Bronco". Check them out at [the Hails Official](http://www.thehailsofficial.com)

For some great editorials on NJPW, don't forget [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)

And give a follow to @ShiningWizardDs on Twitter for some incredible NJPW related art!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>03:02:19</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 8 - BOSJ Nights 3-7]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 00:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/episode-8-bosj-nights-3-7-36443b58ac9bb2</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam are back to cover nights 3 thru 7 of NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 25! We've got some news and notes (Harold Meij's aspirations for the company, G1 Special news, injuries, &amp; more) and, of course, our classic matches!

As always, special thanks to the Hails for our intro and outro music and don't forget to check out our friend, Wilfred, over at the [NJPW US Blog](http://njpw-us.com)

Classic matches for next time around:

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 1/4/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00412_2_10)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 6/11/2017](http://https://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00442_1_09)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 8/12/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00447_23_10)]]>
                                    </description>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam are back to cover nights 3 thru 7 of NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 25! We've got some news and notes (Harold Meij's aspirations for the company, G1 Special news, injuries, & more) and, of course, our classic matches!

As always, special thanks to the Hails for our intro and outro music and don't forget to check out our friend, Wilfred, over at the [NJPW US Blog](http://njpw-us.com)

Classic matches for next time around:

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 1/4/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00412_2_10)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 6/11/2017](http://https://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00442_1_09)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 8/12/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00447_23_10)]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 8 - BOSJ Nights 3-7]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam are back to cover nights 3 thru 7 of NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 25! We've got some news and notes (Harold Meij's aspirations for the company, G1 Special news, injuries, &amp; more) and, of course, our classic matches!

As always, special thanks to the Hails for our intro and outro music and don't forget to check out our friend, Wilfred, over at the [NJPW US Blog](http://njpw-us.com)

Classic matches for next time around:

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 1/4/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00412_2_10)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 6/11/2017](http://https://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00442_1_09)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 8/12/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00447_23_10)]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam are back to cover nights 3 thru 7 of NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 25! We've got some news and notes (Harold Meij's aspirations for the company, G1 Special news, injuries, & more) and, of course, our classic matches!

As always, special thanks to the Hails for our intro and outro music and don't forget to check out our friend, Wilfred, over at the [NJPW US Blog](http://njpw-us.com)

Classic matches for next time around:

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 1/4/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00412_2_10)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 6/11/2017](http://https://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00442_1_09)

[Kazuchika Okada (c) vs Kenny Omega 8/12/2017](http://http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00447_23_10)]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:35:27</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 7 - BOSJ Nights 1 & 2]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 18:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[We've got tons of news uprfont and some in depth discussion about the new president of NJPW, Harold Meij, and the future of the company.

We also go deep on BOSJ Night 1 &amp; 2. Lots of great discussion and arguments for and against a couple of the bouts!

Of course, we have our classic matches, too. And in spite of a slight kerfluffle, we make lemonade out of lemons and go in depth about Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hiroshi Tanahahshi from the 1/4/08 Dome show!

Also, a big shout out to the Hails! They've generously donated their music to be used in the podcast, so check them out, buy a tune or a whole album!
[The Hails Official Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/thehailsofficial/)

And don't forget our pal Wilfred with the [NJPW US Block](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[We've got tons of news uprfont and some in depth discussion about the new president of NJPW, Harold Meij, and the future of the company.

We also go deep on BOSJ Night 1 & 2. Lots of great discussion and arguments for and against a couple of the bouts!

Of course, we have our classic matches, too. And in spite of a slight kerfluffle, we make lemonade out of lemons and go in depth about Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hiroshi Tanahahshi from the 1/4/08 Dome show!

Also, a big shout out to the Hails! They've generously donated their music to be used in the podcast, so check them out, buy a tune or a whole album!
[The Hails Official Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/thehailsofficial/)

And don't forget our pal Wilfred with the [NJPW US Block](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 7 - BOSJ Nights 1 & 2]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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                    <![CDATA[We've got tons of news uprfont and some in depth discussion about the new president of NJPW, Harold Meij, and the future of the company.

We also go deep on BOSJ Night 1 &amp; 2. Lots of great discussion and arguments for and against a couple of the bouts!

Of course, we have our classic matches, too. And in spite of a slight kerfluffle, we make lemonade out of lemons and go in depth about Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hiroshi Tanahahshi from the 1/4/08 Dome show!

Also, a big shout out to the Hails! They've generously donated their music to be used in the podcast, so check them out, buy a tune or a whole album!
[The Hails Official Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/thehailsofficial/)

And don't forget our pal Wilfred with the [NJPW US Block](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[We've got tons of news uprfont and some in depth discussion about the new president of NJPW, Harold Meij, and the future of the company.

We also go deep on BOSJ Night 1 & 2. Lots of great discussion and arguments for and against a couple of the bouts!

Of course, we have our classic matches, too. And in spite of a slight kerfluffle, we make lemonade out of lemons and go in depth about Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hiroshi Tanahahshi from the 1/4/08 Dome show!

Also, a big shout out to the Hails! They've generously donated their music to be used in the podcast, so check them out, buy a tune or a whole album!
[The Hails Official Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/thehailsofficial/)

And don't forget our pal Wilfred with the [NJPW US Block](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:43:28</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[BONUS: All In Sellout Discussion]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 01:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Sam &amp; Paul were too excited not have a conversation about the historic sell out of All In today! We talk about what this means for the event, for independent wrestling, and, of course, NJPW.

Let us know what you think by giving us a shout @KoPW72 on Twitter!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Sam & Paul were too excited not have a conversation about the historic sell out of All In today! We talk about what this means for the event, for independent wrestling, and, of course, NJPW.

Let us know what you think by giving us a shout @KoPW72 on Twitter!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[BONUS: All In Sellout Discussion]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam &amp; Paul were too excited not have a conversation about the historic sell out of All In today! We talk about what this means for the event, for independent wrestling, and, of course, NJPW.

Let us know what you think by giving us a shout @KoPW72 on Twitter!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam & Paul were too excited not have a conversation about the historic sell out of All In today! We talk about what this means for the event, for independent wrestling, and, of course, NJPW.

Let us know what you think by giving us a shout @KoPW72 on Twitter!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:54:52</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 6 - BOSJ Preview & Predictions, Plus: ALL IN]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2018 16:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam give their thoughts on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament with a full preview and predictions of each tournament match! Plus, we're talking All In &amp; Starrcast: the media coverage, the capacity, ticket prices, potential matches, and, of course, CM Punk!

All this and our Classic Matches!

[Ultimo Dragon vs Great Sasuke 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1)

[Tanahashi vs Okada 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6)

[KUSHIDA vs Kyle O'Reilly 6/7/15](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9)

And, for next week:

[Tanahashi vs Nakamura 1/4/08](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00171_1_10)

[Time Splitters vs Young Bucks 2/11/14](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00220_1_1)

Don't forget to visit the [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our pal, Wilfred.

And reach out to us on Twitter: @kopw72 with questions, comments, and classic match suggestions. Or email us at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam give their thoughts on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament with a full preview and predictions of each tournament match! Plus, we're talking All In & Starrcast: the media coverage, the capacity, ticket prices, potential matches, and, of course, CM Punk!

All this and our Classic Matches!

[Ultimo Dragon vs Great Sasuke 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1)

[Tanahashi vs Okada 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6)

[KUSHIDA vs Kyle O'Reilly 6/7/15](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9)

And, for next week:

[Tanahashi vs Nakamura 1/4/08](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00171_1_10)

[Time Splitters vs Young Bucks 2/11/14](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00220_1_1)

Don't forget to visit the [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our pal, Wilfred.

And reach out to us on Twitter: @kopw72 with questions, comments, and classic match suggestions. Or email us at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 6 - BOSJ Preview & Predictions, Plus: ALL IN]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                                <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam give their thoughts on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament with a full preview and predictions of each tournament match! Plus, we're talking All In &amp; Starrcast: the media coverage, the capacity, ticket prices, potential matches, and, of course, CM Punk!

All this and our Classic Matches!

[Ultimo Dragon vs Great Sasuke 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1)

[Tanahashi vs Okada 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6)

[KUSHIDA vs Kyle O'Reilly 6/7/15](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9)

And, for next week:

[Tanahashi vs Nakamura 1/4/08](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00171_1_10)

[Time Splitters vs Young Bucks 2/11/14](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00220_1_1)

Don't forget to visit the [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our pal, Wilfred.

And reach out to us on Twitter: @kopw72 with questions, comments, and classic match suggestions. Or email us at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam give their thoughts on the Best of the Super Juniors tournament with a full preview and predictions of each tournament match! Plus, we're talking All In & Starrcast: the media coverage, the capacity, ticket prices, potential matches, and, of course, CM Punk!

All this and our Classic Matches!

[Ultimo Dragon vs Great Sasuke 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1)

[Tanahashi vs Okada 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6)

[KUSHIDA vs Kyle O'Reilly 6/7/15](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9)

And, for next week:

[Tanahashi vs Nakamura 1/4/08](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00171_1_10)

[Time Splitters vs Young Bucks 2/11/14](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00220_1_1)

Don't forget to visit the [NJPW-US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our pal, Wilfred.

And reach out to us on Twitter: @kopw72 with questions, comments, and classic match suggestions. Or email us at kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:38:38</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 5 - Wrestling Dontaku]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2018 19:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Wrestling Dontaku nights 1 &amp; 2 in depth, G1 Special at the Cow Palace ticket sales, other news &amp; notes, a t-shirt giveaway, &amp; some big news for the future of the podcast!

Plus our classic matches! This week we cover:

[Keiji Mutoh vs Shinya Hashimoto 8/15/95 G1 Final](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00137_2_1)

[Yuji Nagata vs Kensuke Sasaki 1/4/2004](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00164_1_13])

[Prince Devitt vs Kota Ibushi 1/4/2014](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00217_1_9)

and coming up next week:

[Sasuke vs Ultimo 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1 )

[Okada v Tanahashi 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6 )

[KUSHIDA v O’Reilly 6/7/2015](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9 )

And don't forget to check out the [NJPW US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our colleague Wilfred for some incisive commentary on the current happenings in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

As always, thanks so much for listening and send any comments, questions, or feedback our way to @kopw72 on Twitter or kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and remember to leave us a review. It all helps us to forge an even better podcast for all our loyal listeners!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Wrestling Dontaku nights 1 & 2 in depth, G1 Special at the Cow Palace ticket sales, other news & notes, a t-shirt giveaway, & some big news for the future of the podcast!

Plus our classic matches! This week we cover:

[Keiji Mutoh vs Shinya Hashimoto 8/15/95 G1 Final](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00137_2_1)

[Yuji Nagata vs Kensuke Sasaki 1/4/2004](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00164_1_13])

[Prince Devitt vs Kota Ibushi 1/4/2014](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00217_1_9)

and coming up next week:

[Sasuke vs Ultimo 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1 )

[Okada v Tanahashi 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6 )

[KUSHIDA v O’Reilly 6/7/2015](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9 )

And don't forget to check out the [NJPW US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our colleague Wilfred for some incisive commentary on the current happenings in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

As always, thanks so much for listening and send any comments, questions, or feedback our way to @kopw72 on Twitter or kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and remember to leave us a review. It all helps us to forge an even better podcast for all our loyal listeners!]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
                                    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 5 - Wrestling Dontaku]]>
                </itunes:title>
                                    <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[Wrestling Dontaku nights 1 &amp; 2 in depth, G1 Special at the Cow Palace ticket sales, other news &amp; notes, a t-shirt giveaway, &amp; some big news for the future of the podcast!

Plus our classic matches! This week we cover:

[Keiji Mutoh vs Shinya Hashimoto 8/15/95 G1 Final](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00137_2_1)

[Yuji Nagata vs Kensuke Sasaki 1/4/2004](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00164_1_13])

[Prince Devitt vs Kota Ibushi 1/4/2014](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00217_1_9)

and coming up next week:

[Sasuke vs Ultimo 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1 )

[Okada v Tanahashi 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6 )

[KUSHIDA v O’Reilly 6/7/2015](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9 )

And don't forget to check out the [NJPW US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our colleague Wilfred for some incisive commentary on the current happenings in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

As always, thanks so much for listening and send any comments, questions, or feedback our way to @kopw72 on Twitter or kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and remember to leave us a review. It all helps us to forge an even better podcast for all our loyal listeners!]]>
                </content:encoded>
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                                <itunes:summary>
                    <![CDATA[Wrestling Dontaku nights 1 & 2 in depth, G1 Special at the Cow Palace ticket sales, other news & notes, a t-shirt giveaway, & some big news for the future of the podcast!

Plus our classic matches! This week we cover:

[Keiji Mutoh vs Shinya Hashimoto 8/15/95 G1 Final](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00137_2_1)

[Yuji Nagata vs Kensuke Sasaki 1/4/2004](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00164_1_13])

[Prince Devitt vs Kota Ibushi 1/4/2014](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00217_1_9)

and coming up next week:

[Sasuke vs Ultimo 8/5/96](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00145_1_1 )

[Okada v Tanahashi 2/12/12](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6 )

[KUSHIDA v O’Reilly 6/7/2015](http://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00317_13_9 )

And don't forget to check out the [NJPW US Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com) from our colleague Wilfred for some incisive commentary on the current happenings in New Japan Pro Wrestling.

As always, thanks so much for listening and send any comments, questions, or feedback our way to @kopw72 on Twitter or kingofprowrestling72@gmail.com

Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and remember to leave us a review. It all helps us to forge an even better podcast for all our loyal listeners!]]>
                </itunes:summary>
                                                                            <itunes:duration>03:14:38</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
                </itunes:author>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title>
                    <![CDATA[Episode 4 - Road to Dontaku & Wrestling Hi No Kuni]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Sam loves Nagata. Paul loves the junior division. And so much more! Join us as we talk Road to Dontaku 4/23, 4/24, 4/26, 4/27 &amp; Wrestling Hi No Kuni on 4/29. Plus classic matches! Okada/Marufuji 10/10/16, Okada/Shibata 4/9/17, &amp; El Samurai/Koji Kanemoto 6/5/97! Plus we've got news and notes for all the goings ons in and around NJPW.

NOTE: We experienced some technical difficulties at the tail end of the show, so Sam flies solo for the wrap up (aka the last 5 minutes).

Don't forget to check out Wilfred at the [NJPWUS Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Sam loves Nagata. Paul loves the junior division. And so much more! Join us as we talk Road to Dontaku 4/23, 4/24, 4/26, 4/27 & Wrestling Hi No Kuni on 4/29. Plus classic matches! Okada/Marufuji 10/10/16, Okada/Shibata 4/9/17, & El Samurai/Koji Kanemoto 6/5/97! Plus we've got news and notes for all the goings ons in and around NJPW.

NOTE: We experienced some technical difficulties at the tail end of the show, so Sam flies solo for the wrap up (aka the last 5 minutes).

Don't forget to check out Wilfred at the [NJPWUS Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
                </itunes:subtitle>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode 4 - Road to Dontaku & Wrestling Hi No Kuni]]>
                </itunes:title>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam loves Nagata. Paul loves the junior division. And so much more! Join us as we talk Road to Dontaku 4/23, 4/24, 4/26, 4/27 &amp; Wrestling Hi No Kuni on 4/29. Plus classic matches! Okada/Marufuji 10/10/16, Okada/Shibata 4/9/17, &amp; El Samurai/Koji Kanemoto 6/5/97! Plus we've got news and notes for all the goings ons in and around NJPW.

NOTE: We experienced some technical difficulties at the tail end of the show, so Sam flies solo for the wrap up (aka the last 5 minutes).

Don't forget to check out Wilfred at the [NJPWUS Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam loves Nagata. Paul loves the junior division. And so much more! Join us as we talk Road to Dontaku 4/23, 4/24, 4/26, 4/27 & Wrestling Hi No Kuni on 4/29. Plus classic matches! Okada/Marufuji 10/10/16, Okada/Shibata 4/9/17, & El Samurai/Koji Kanemoto 6/5/97! Plus we've got news and notes for all the goings ons in and around NJPW.

NOTE: We experienced some technical difficulties at the tail end of the show, so Sam flies solo for the wrap up (aka the last 5 minutes).

Don't forget to check out Wilfred at the [NJPWUS Blog](http://www.njpw-us.com)]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>03:23:36</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Bonus Episode - RISE, SHIMMER, & Shotzi Blackheart!]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[This special bonus episode from KoPW brings you results and notes from RISE &amp; SHIMMER wrestling which Sam attended live. In addition to his comentary on the events, he scored an interview with Ballsy Badass, Shotzi Blackheart. They sip whiskey, talk Elvis, acting school, character building, and what's next for Shotzi!Interview starts at the 59 minute mark!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This special bonus episode from KoPW brings you results and notes from RISE & SHIMMER wrestling which Sam attended live. In addition to his comentary on the events, he scored an interview with Ballsy Badass, Shotzi Blackheart. They sip whiskey, talk Elvis, acting school, character building, and what's next for Shotzi!Interview starts at the 59 minute mark!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Bonus Episode - RISE, SHIMMER, & Shotzi Blackheart!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This special bonus episode from KoPW brings you results and notes from RISE &amp; SHIMMER wrestling which Sam attended live. In addition to his comentary on the events, he scored an interview with Ballsy Badass, Shotzi Blackheart. They sip whiskey, talk Elvis, acting school, character building, and what's next for Shotzi!Interview starts at the 59 minute mark!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[This special bonus episode from KoPW brings you results and notes from RISE & SHIMMER wrestling which Sam attended live. In addition to his comentary on the events, he scored an interview with Ballsy Badass, Shotzi Blackheart. They sip whiskey, talk Elvis, acting school, character building, and what's next for Shotzi!Interview starts at the 59 minute mark!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:15:18</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Pat Laprade Bonus Episode]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[Sam gets the opportunity to chat with Pat Laprade during Shimmer weekend in Berwyn, IL. Pat is the co-author of "Mad Dogs, Midgets &amp; Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling", "Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story", "Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling", &amp; the upcoming Andre the Giant biography. He also served as field producer on the HBO Andre the Giant documentary as well as being interviewed on-screen. We're very lucky and grateful to have had him as our first guest on the podcast. Check out thoughts on Andre in Japan, Andre as a heel, women's wrestling, and even discover what book Sam read on his honeymoon... All this and more!]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[Sam gets the opportunity to chat with Pat Laprade during Shimmer weekend in Berwyn, IL. Pat is the co-author of "Mad Dogs, Midgets & Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling", "Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story", "Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling", & the upcoming Andre the Giant biography. He also served as field producer on the HBO Andre the Giant documentary as well as being interviewed on-screen. We're very lucky and grateful to have had him as our first guest on the podcast. Check out thoughts on Andre in Japan, Andre as a heel, women's wrestling, and even discover what book Sam read on his honeymoon... All this and more!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Pat Laprade Bonus Episode]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam gets the opportunity to chat with Pat Laprade during Shimmer weekend in Berwyn, IL. Pat is the co-author of "Mad Dogs, Midgets &amp; Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling", "Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story", "Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling", &amp; the upcoming Andre the Giant biography. He also served as field producer on the HBO Andre the Giant documentary as well as being interviewed on-screen. We're very lucky and grateful to have had him as our first guest on the podcast. Check out thoughts on Andre in Japan, Andre as a heel, women's wrestling, and even discover what book Sam read on his honeymoon... All this and more!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam gets the opportunity to chat with Pat Laprade during Shimmer weekend in Berwyn, IL. Pat is the co-author of "Mad Dogs, Midgets & Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling", "Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story", "Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling", & the upcoming Andre the Giant biography. He also served as field producer on the HBO Andre the Giant documentary as well as being interviewed on-screen. We're very lucky and grateful to have had him as our first guest on the podcast. Check out thoughts on Andre in Japan, Andre as a heel, women's wrestling, and even discover what book Sam read on his honeymoon... All this and more!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>00:32:53</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Episode 3]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/king-of-pro-wrestling-episode-3-3625b719e06b08</guid>
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                                            <![CDATA[It's back to our regularly scheduled NJPW coverage for the KoPW podcast. We're covering Lion's Gate Project 11, Road to Dontaku Nights 1-5, a couple of classic matches in our new segment, and tackling a question from a listener. All that and more! It's a lot of ground to cover, but we're up for it if you are.

(Sam's a little under the weather in this one, but tries to make the best of it.)]]>
                                    </description>
                <itunes:subtitle>
                    <![CDATA[It's back to our regularly scheduled NJPW coverage for the KoPW podcast. We're covering Lion's Gate Project 11, Road to Dontaku Nights 1-5, a couple of classic matches in our new segment, and tackling a question from a listener. All that and more! It's a lot of ground to cover, but we're up for it if you are.

(Sam's a little under the weather in this one, but tries to make the best of it.)]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Episode 3]]>
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                    <![CDATA[It's back to our regularly scheduled NJPW coverage for the KoPW podcast. We're covering Lion's Gate Project 11, Road to Dontaku Nights 1-5, a couple of classic matches in our new segment, and tackling a question from a listener. All that and more! It's a lot of ground to cover, but we're up for it if you are.

(Sam's a little under the weather in this one, but tries to make the best of it.)]]>
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                    <![CDATA[It's back to our regularly scheduled NJPW coverage for the KoPW podcast. We're covering Lion's Gate Project 11, Road to Dontaku Nights 1-5, a couple of classic matches in our new segment, and tackling a question from a listener. All that and more! It's a lot of ground to cover, but we're up for it if you are.

(Sam's a little under the weather in this one, but tries to make the best of it.)]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:48:33</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling WrestleMania Bonus Episode]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/king-of-pro-wrestling-wrestlemania-bonus-episode-3624e9d029fadc</guid>
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                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Wait a minute! This isn't NJPW!

Paul and I felt we'd be remiss to not talk about the biggest weekend of the year for North American wrestling. In this episode you'll find our full rundown of not only Wrestlemania, but what may be the best WWE super card ever produced in NXT Takeover: New Orleans. We've got a lot to say, but naturally mentions of our favorite promotion aren't too far behind. Especially considering Okada and Tanahashi were at the Super Dome and Nakamura wrestled in one of the main events... Ok, ok, Wrestle Kingdom it was not, but we hope you enjoy this special bonus episode. We'll be back very soon with an all NJPW episode discussing Road to Dontaku!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Wait a minute! This isn't NJPW!

Paul and I felt we'd be remiss to not talk about the biggest weekend of the year for North American wrestling. In this episode you'll find our full rundown of not only Wrestlemania, but what may be the best WWE super card ever produced in NXT Takeover: New Orleans. We've got a lot to say, but naturally mentions of our favorite promotion aren't too far behind. Especially considering Okada and Tanahashi were at the Super Dome and Nakamura wrestled in one of the main events... Ok, ok, Wrestle Kingdom it was not, but we hope you enjoy this special bonus episode. We'll be back very soon with an all NJPW episode discussing Road to Dontaku!]]>
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                                <itunes:title>
                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling WrestleMania Bonus Episode]]>
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                                                    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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                    <![CDATA[Wait a minute! This isn't NJPW!

Paul and I felt we'd be remiss to not talk about the biggest weekend of the year for North American wrestling. In this episode you'll find our full rundown of not only Wrestlemania, but what may be the best WWE super card ever produced in NXT Takeover: New Orleans. We've got a lot to say, but naturally mentions of our favorite promotion aren't too far behind. Especially considering Okada and Tanahashi were at the Super Dome and Nakamura wrestled in one of the main events... Ok, ok, Wrestle Kingdom it was not, but we hope you enjoy this special bonus episode. We'll be back very soon with an all NJPW episode discussing Road to Dontaku!]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Wait a minute! This isn't NJPW!

Paul and I felt we'd be remiss to not talk about the biggest weekend of the year for North American wrestling. In this episode you'll find our full rundown of not only Wrestlemania, but what may be the best WWE super card ever produced in NXT Takeover: New Orleans. We've got a lot to say, but naturally mentions of our favorite promotion aren't too far behind. Especially considering Okada and Tanahashi were at the Super Dome and Nakamura wrestled in one of the main events... Ok, ok, Wrestle Kingdom it was not, but we hope you enjoy this special bonus episode. We'll be back very soon with an all NJPW episode discussing Road to Dontaku!]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:14:09</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Episode 2]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
                <guid isPermaLink="true">
                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/king-of-pro-wrestling-episode-2-36242a16b07b12</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/king-of-pro-wrestling-episode-2-36242a16b07b12</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam chat about the (at the time of recording) upcoming Road to Dontaku shows. We also give an overview of the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, SHIMMER 100, and ROH Supercard of Honor.

*0:00:00-0:21:17 NJPW News &amp; Notes
*0:21:18-1:13:00 WWE HoF Ceremony
*1:13:00-1:24:50 Mania Weekend Indy shows &amp; SHIMMER 100
*1:24:50-end of show ROH Supercard of Honor]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam chat about the (at the time of recording) upcoming Road to Dontaku shows. We also give an overview of the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, SHIMMER 100, and ROH Supercard of Honor.

*0:00:00-0:21:17 NJPW News & Notes
*0:21:18-1:13:00 WWE HoF Ceremony
*1:13:00-1:24:50 Mania Weekend Indy shows & SHIMMER 100
*1:24:50-end of show ROH Supercard of Honor]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling Episode 2]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul &amp; Sam chat about the (at the time of recording) upcoming Road to Dontaku shows. We also give an overview of the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, SHIMMER 100, and ROH Supercard of Honor.

*0:00:00-0:21:17 NJPW News &amp; Notes
*0:21:18-1:13:00 WWE HoF Ceremony
*1:13:00-1:24:50 Mania Weekend Indy shows &amp; SHIMMER 100
*1:24:50-end of show ROH Supercard of Honor]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Paul & Sam chat about the (at the time of recording) upcoming Road to Dontaku shows. We also give an overview of the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, SHIMMER 100, and ROH Supercard of Honor.

*0:00:00-0:21:17 NJPW News & Notes
*0:21:18-1:13:00 WWE HoF Ceremony
*1:13:00-1:24:50 Mania Weekend Indy shows & SHIMMER 100
*1:24:50-end of show ROH Supercard of Honor]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>01:46:27</itunes:duration>
                                                    <itunes:author>
                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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                <title>
                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling - Genesis]]>
                </title>
                <pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2018 05:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>Sam Fain</dc:creator>
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                    https://kopw72.castos.com/podcasts/28031/episodes/king-of-pro-wrestling-genesis-361c56158bcd12</guid>
                                    <link>https://kopw72.castos.com/episodes/king-of-pro-wrestling-genesis-361c56158bcd12</link>
                                <description>
                                            <![CDATA[Our first episode gives you an introduction to your hosts as we take you through memory lane from Rock'n'Wrestling to NWO to Attitude Era, right up to our love and appreciation for NJPW. We spotlight NJPW's Sakura Genesis and give our thoughts on each match as well as opinions about where things might be headed into Dontaku and Dominion. Join two fans on a journey through our love and passion for professional wrestling.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Our first episode gives you an introduction to your hosts as we take you through memory lane from Rock'n'Wrestling to NWO to Attitude Era, right up to our love and appreciation for NJPW. We spotlight NJPW's Sakura Genesis and give our thoughts on each match as well as opinions about where things might be headed into Dontaku and Dominion. Join two fans on a journey through our love and passion for professional wrestling.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[King of Pro Wrestling - Genesis]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Our first episode gives you an introduction to your hosts as we take you through memory lane from Rock'n'Wrestling to NWO to Attitude Era, right up to our love and appreciation for NJPW. We spotlight NJPW's Sakura Genesis and give our thoughts on each match as well as opinions about where things might be headed into Dontaku and Dominion. Join two fans on a journey through our love and passion for professional wrestling.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Our first episode gives you an introduction to your hosts as we take you through memory lane from Rock'n'Wrestling to NWO to Attitude Era, right up to our love and appreciation for NJPW. We spotlight NJPW's Sakura Genesis and give our thoughts on each match as well as opinions about where things might be headed into Dontaku and Dominion. Join two fans on a journey through our love and passion for professional wrestling.]]>
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                                                                            <itunes:duration>02:07:27</itunes:duration>
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                    <![CDATA[Sam Fain]]>
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