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PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the Wrestlepalooza and All Out pay-per-view For questions, comments, or business inquiries, you can e mail HMVpodcast@gmail.com

On Wrestling Mayhem Show 976, Sorg is joined by Brianna Bandz and Patreon Manager Bradley Ruthers. Recorded ahead of MV Young’s “Harvest Moon”, the crew dives into Brianna’s battle with Liberty, her wrestling journey, travel nightmares, and even Drew McIntyre’s new role in Highlander. Other highlights include AEW’s big Pittsburgh moment for Austin Carnes, Patreon banter with Bradley, and a look back at Brianna’s early 880 matches (and the legendary Money Gun). What We Learned: • Bradley on the power of wrestling community. • Brianna on embracing confidence and proving herself. • Sorg on how 880 Wrestling prepares talent for anywhere. Watch the replay of Harvest Moon on IndyWrestling.us (YouTube) or stream it on IndyWrestling.network.

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Salt Lake Socialite Amy becomes a casualty of World War Lisa. Then the newest episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, that sees Gretchen apply her self defense training quickly once Tamra confronts her on a brand new rumor. And finally, the season finale of Real Housewives of Miami, where nothing is jolly this Christmas for Adriana when she deals with a former friend in Julia and a longtime enemy in Marysol. 5:00 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 02 1:21:05 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episode 12 2:29:25 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 07: Episode 17 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource: 👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support (https://soinformed.substack.com/p/nationwide-bail-funds-and-immigration) from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country. Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period. We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities. This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.” We believe: 🖤 No human being is illegal. 🖤 Borders are violent. 🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable. None of us are free until all of us are free. In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace. American Civil Liberties Union (https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights) Trevor Project (https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout) PFLAG (https://pflag.org/donate/) True Colors United (https://my.truecolorsunited.org/give/107399/#!/donation/checkout) OutRight International (https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give) Lambda Legal (https://support.lambdalegal.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30130a?df_id=6680&mfc_pref=T&6680.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=D3311163DF16F06EEA5520010BAF90B5) GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders...

On this week’s Wrestling Mayhem Show (Ep. 975): • Hosts Sorg & Rizz welcome guest Brandon St. James. • We react to the PWI 500 rankings and highlight our friends making the list. • Full breakdown of AEW’s PPV including PAC’s return and the marathon Page/Fletcher match. • Wrestlepalooza on ESPN: why Cena vs. Lesnar didn’t click, AJ Lee’s comeback, women’s title match highlights, and the mess of streaming/paywall access. • Brandon shares his experience in a Canadian deathmatch and what he learned about safety gear. • We spotlight indie action from RWA and 880 Wrestling. • Plus, “What We Learned”—the inflatable horse, dinosaurs, women’s wrestling, and how Raw looks to a first-time viewer.

This week on AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar are joined by intern Mac to dive into the latest in Apple tech, production travel hacks, and wearable innovation. Sorg shares stories from producing Defy Wrestling in Seattle, including packing $30K worth of video gear and dealing with TSA “love letters.” Dave brings real-world testing of the iPhone 17 Pro Max camera with stunning 8x zoom shots. Plus: • Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses demo disaster (and why it failed) • Live transcription, translation & privacy risks with smart eyewear • watchOS & iOS 17 tips: CarPlay widgets, Fitness+, Notes on Apple Watch • Chachi’s Video Game Minute on how shows like Fallout boost game sales • Reflex 240mm lens for mobile pros • Intern Mac drops knowledge on Apple vs Meta AI features 📲 Support the show: patreon.com/awesomecast

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike explore the powerful concept of cognitive clarity—the antidote to anxiety and the constant mental noise of modern life. Learn how to manage racing thoughts, move from fear-based reactivity to logical clarity, and reclaim your emotional sovereignty by choosing your own narrative over external expectations. ✨ Topics include: • Why anxiety lives in the future • How to externalize racing thoughts • Regaining emotional sovereignty from validation-seeking • Listening to learn vs. listening to respond • The ancient meaning of “Abracadabra” and why your words matter 🎧 Support the show: 👉 Patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait 📘 New! Get the official companion book: Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book 👉 Buy here 🎣 “Unplug your television and take up fishing. And for a truly mindful experience — fish without bait.”

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the season premiere of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, that sees Angie make the women rough it as Britani gets roughed up from every angle. Then the newest episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, where Gretchen carries Slade’s Tamra tea as Tamra tries and fails to connect with Shannon. And finally, a new episode of Real Housewives of Miami, as it’s time for Art Basel and Adriana spirals when finding out who doodled on her cake. 5:11 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 01 1:24:13 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episode 11 2:42:25 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 07: Episode 16 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource: 👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support (https://soinformed.substack.com/p/nationwide-bail-funds-and-immigration) from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country. Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period. We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities. This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.” We believe: 🖤 No human being is illegal. 🖤 Borders are violent. 🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable. None of us are free until all of us are free. In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace. American Civil Liberties Union (https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights) Trevor Project (https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout) PFLAG (https://pflag.org/donate/) True Colors United (https://my.truecolorsunited.org/give/107399/#!/donation/checkout) OutRight International (https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give) Lambda Legal (https://support.lambdalegal.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30130a?df_id=6680&mfc_pref=T&6680.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=D3311163DF16F06EEA5520010BAF90B5) GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (https://donate.glad.org/give/123741/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=webheader) Human Rights Campaign...

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss Wrestlemania in Saudi Arabia and the TKO business strategy For questions, comments, or business inquiries, you can e mail HMVpodcast@gmail.com

On Wrestling Mayhem Show 974, Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike are joined by Liberty L the Villainous, fresh off winning the 880 TNF Championship. We cover the aftermath of WWE/AAA Worlds Collide, Dominik Mysterio’s new role in AAA, the rise of crossover commentary, AEW’s couples booking potential, and the surprising places WWE branding is showing up. Liberty L shares her powerful story of stepping away for therapy, returning with a new character, and her ongoing feud with Paris Sahara. What We Learned: Card subject to change never fails, indie wrestling could shine while Mania is overseas, and Bayley Dent is the best thing going.

This week on AwesomeCast, we dive into tech, history, and a little pumpkin spice! We’re joined by Virginia Montanez — acclaimed writer, author, and creator of the PastFinders app, which turns everyday walks into immersive historical tours. We also talk: • Apple Watch’s new “Workout Buddy” voice coaching (is it helpful or just annoying?) • iJustine’s epic iPhone 1 vs iPhone 15 photo test • Using AI to turn pet pics into paintings via iOS 17’s Image Playground • Goldfish + Dunkin = Pumpkin Spice Grahams?! Taste-tested on the show! 💡 Plus: Newsletter updates, cat chaos, and what it’s like launching a tech startup in Pittsburgh. 🛠 Featured Links: • https://pghremains.com (PastFinders App) • https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast • https://awesomecast.substack.com

In this thought-provoking episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and co-host Mike Sorg engage in a profound exploration of the core values shared by the world’s major faiths—from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Confucianism, to Taoism. Amid global conflict and division, the hosts reflect on the universal threads of compassion, humility, charity, integrity, and justice that connect these traditions. They challenge listeners to look beyond dogma and doctrine and focus on our shared humanity—especially in times of violence and suffering. 🔍 Topics include: • The teachings of Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, and other spiritual leaders • Misinterpretations of scripture and moral hypocrisy • The importance of mindfulness and ethical conduct • A critical reflection on using religion to justify violence • A heartfelt call for peace, unity, and understanding 💬 “If we’re not all God’s children, then none of us are.” 🎧 Tune in for a deeply mindful discussion that transcends religious boundaries and returns us to our shared values as human beings.

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the past two episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, where Jenn cuts Katie out of her life as Tamra refuses to allow Shannon to. Then, two new episodes of Real Housewives of Miami, where Richard Branson’s cruise leads to a great deal of healing, yet new issues emerging with Alexia and Marysol. 4:29 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episodes 09 & 10 1:50:18 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 07: Episodes 14 & 15 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource: 👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support (https://soinformed.substack.com/p/nationwide-bail-funds-and-immigration) from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country. Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period. We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities. This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.” We believe: 🖤 No human being is illegal. 🖤 Borders are violent. 🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable. None of us are free until all of us are free. In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace. American Civil Liberties Union (https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights) Trevor Project (https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout) PFLAG (https://pflag.org/donate/) True Colors United (https://my.truecolorsunited.org/give/107399/#!/donation/checkout) OutRight International (https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give) Lambda Legal (https://support.lambdalegal.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30130a?df_id=6680&mfc_pref=T&6680.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=D3311163DF16F06EEA5520010BAF90B5) GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (https://donate.glad.org/give/123741/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=webheader) Human Rights Campaign (https://give.hrc.org/page/118560/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=or_gnr_hrc_homepage2022) It Gets Better Project (https://give.itgetsbetter.org/give/250737/#!/donation/checkout)

Apple’s September event brought us the iPhone 17 family, AirPods Pro 3, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, packed with features for creators and adventurers alike. Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar break down what’s exciting (and what’s eyebrow-raising) in this week’s AwesomeCast. We also dive into Sesame Street moving its library to YouTube and this year’s holiday LEGO highlights, including the Gingerbread AT-AT and a $1,000 UCS Death Star.

Hosts: Sorg, Rizz & Dave Podnar Special: Introducing Intern Mac (new to wrestling) & Intern “Button” Tony (social lead). Topics covered: • AJ Lee’s return, therapy chants, and WrestlePalooza rumors • ECW Wrestlepalooza nostalgia—Raven, Dreamer, Don Callis, RVD, Sabu • Bloodline tensions & the possibility of Dark Side Jey Uso • Wardlow’s injury and American Gladiators gig • AEW/ROH in Philly: intimate chaos, Toni Storm, Athena, and Meanie Minion • NXT live loop, Cleveland conflicts, ticket pricing, ESPN vs Max debate • WWE/ECW vault expansion on YouTube • Indie wrestling check-ins: Enjoy, Big League, VCW, 880, DEFY, RWA • Fan comments and clarifications (shoutout Ray Lyn!) What We Learned: forks, hoagie kendo sticks, Ziggy Haim’s WarGames, and Dunkin’ adventures.

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg take a transformative dive into a concept often overlooked in recovery, education, parenting, and everyday life: positive chain analysis. Rather than dwelling on mistakes or missteps, Jim challenges us to ask a better question—What worked? When something goes right in your life, your recovery, your work, or your relationships, how often do you pause and examine the people, places, and circumstances that helped make it happen? Through stories from the production world, recovery work, and even the brewing of a perfect glass of iced tea, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and mindful reflection. ✨ Topics include: • Why we need to reinforce success, not just correct failure • How to build confidence in teams and individuals • Ways to encourage children and students through curiosity • The power of journaling to document what did work • A sneak peek into our new 365-day mindfulness activity calendar 🎣 As always, this podcast is about living life without definitive expectations, and making choices with honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. So ask yourself today—not what went wrong, but what went right. 👉 Join the conversation and share your own moments of success at www.FishingWithoutBait.com

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the head-to-head competition between WWE and AEW later this month, and Chris Jericho's status For questions, comments, or business inquiries, you can e mail HMVpodcast@gmail.com

This week, Enjoy Wrestling Champion Mikey Montgomery joins Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike to preview the Supersonic Tournament — a stacked one-night competition happening on his birthday in Pittsburgh! We also explore: • WWE’s rising prices and international event model • Stephanie McMahon’s VPN ad & backlash from ESPN • Ring of Honor’s technical issues and Tony Khan’s YouTube fix • Mikey’s personal growth post-COVID and why this title reign matters 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights, news, and laughs from the world of pro wrestling! 📍 www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

This week on AwesomeCast 748, hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar break down the latest in tech, gadgets, and geek news: • AI tools for creators: why Opus Pro beats CapCut for quick, high-quality clips • Instagram’s new Picture-in-Picture mode for Reels • Testing Amazon Lens Live for smarter shopping • Retro gaming hype with the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection and a new He-Man beat-’em-up • Apple event preview: iPhone 17 Air, AirPods 3 with live translation, and more • Plus: Grogu’s big-screen debut, Baja SAE on PBS, and our Awesome Things of the Week 👉 Find links and more at AwesomeCast.com

We look back at our first conversation with Tara from KeepComingBack.net: In this episode of the show, Jim Ellermeyer extends a warm welcome to his friend Tara V, who has successfully achieved long-term recovery from addiction. Tara graciously shares her personal story of how she navigated the challenges of addiction and found solace in the 12-step community. She also opens up about her spiritual journey and the transformative experiences that helped her on her path to recovery. Are you finding benefit from this show? We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! • • • • • RecoveryJourney #AddictionSurvivor #12StepCommunity #SpiritualAwakening #LongTermRecovery #OvercomingChallenges #PersonalStory #SupportiveCommunity #TransformativeExperiences #Grateful #Inspiration #Hope #Friendship #PositiveChanges #InnerStrength #RecoveryIsPossible