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Grit & Glitter

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A weekly podcast dedicated to the power of women’s wrestling. Hosted by Harley Vasquez, Em Fear, and their team of correspondents known as The Glitterati.

Location:

Canada

Description:

A weekly podcast dedicated to the power of women’s wrestling. Hosted by Harley Vasquez, Em Fear, and their team of correspondents known as The Glitterati.

Language:

English

Contact:

9054473036


Episodes

Old Notebook

3/26/2024
Harley, Lindsay, and Don cover Kanpai, the second(?) show from American joshi promotion Kitsune Women's Wrestling. Unagi Sayaka vs. Janai Kai for the Kitsune Championship! Jordynne Grace vs. Yuu! 26 other women in 7 other matches! Plus: The Glitterati are heading to Philadelphia for a WrestleMania-less WrestleMania weekend. *insert Michael Scott it's happening gif*

Duration:00:59:34

I Burn Brighter: The Life & Career Of Kimber Lee (w/ Edith Surreal)

3/19/2024
Harley & Em are joined by very special guest Edith Surreal to present the ninth installment in their series "Living Legends." With this series, we strive to present a definitive look at the lives and careers of some of your favorite wrestlers. Where did they come from? How did they get to where they are today? And why are they so beloved? This time: it’s Kimber Lee! From being the first female graduate of the CZW Academy to the only woman to hold the Chikara Grand Championship, through going viral with Chris Dickinson, showing out in the Mae Young Classic, and wrestling in the final Shimmer match ever. This is the story of the princess who saved herself. Our playlist for this episode: Kimber Lee vs. Nevaeh CZW Super Saturday (2/4/2012) She’s A Wrestler: A Kimber Lee Documentary (12/8/14) Kimber Lee vs. Chris Dickinson in a no disqualification match Beyond King Of Arts (3/1/2015) Princess KimberLee vs. Heidi Lovelace for the Chikara Grand Championship Chikara The Secret Of The Ooze (3/19/2016) Kimber Lee vs. Kris Statlander in a steel cage Beyond Americanrana (7/28/2019)

Duration:01:24:33

Your Name In His Mouth (w/ Genesis & Exodus of Team Exile)

3/12/2024
Lindsay and Mayydayy travel to the sacred purple mat of WOW Superheroes to talk to two members of Team Exile! Genesis (Selena O'Sullivan) and Exodus (KZT) discuss how they came to WOW, finding their characters, forming Team Exile, and advancing to the semi-finals of the ongoing trios tournament with their new protégé, Ice Cold.

Duration:00:54:26

Pennies From Heaven

3/5/2024
Harley is joined by returning friends Kristen Ashly and Mr. Warren Hayes to discuss the women's action at AEW Revolution! Does the character work of "Timeless" Toni Storm hinder her ability to wrestle to her full potential? Where does Deonna Purrazzo go from here? What are Stokely Hathaway's intentions? Could increasing the number of pay-per-views give women like Thunder Rosa, Hikaru Shida, and Serena Deeb actual things to do? Will the imminent arrival of Mercedes Moné change anything with the booking of the women's division? Is Skye Blue the Igor of the House Of Black?

Duration:01:05:30

I Wanna Say How Long

2/27/2024
Two months into 2024, Em is joined by Glitterati members Don and Val Pancakes to put together a scouting report on potential breakout stars to keep an eye on as the rest of the year unfolds. Gabby Forza! Rebecca J. Scott! Brittnie Brooks! Sigrid, Daughter of Tyr! And more. Get in with us at the ground floor on some of the next great wrestlers.

Duration:01:00:14

Seems Fine, Though It Ain't

2/20/2024
Still reeling from the Janel Grant and Ashley Massaro revelations, Harley and Em turn to their Patreon podcast Women's Wrestling Entertainment. Over 11 episodes, they've traced the history of women in WWE from the very beginning. This week we present an abridged version of those first 30 years (1963-1993). The monstrous legacy of The Fabulous Moolah, the tarnished careers of Mad Maxine, Wendi Richter, and the Jumping Bomb Angels, missed opportunities with Sensational Sherri and Luna Vachon, and WWE's first female referee falling prey to Vince McMahon. 30 years in 70 minutes, proving that nothing is new and all of today's evils are just part of a larger pattern that's existed since day one.

Duration:01:15:14

G&G Classic: The Newly-Tagged Game II

2/13/2024
This week we revisit the second episode of our game show, The Newly-Tagged Game! Harley and Val Quartz put three tag teams to the test to determine which duo knows each other the best. It's engaged couple Abby Jane & Pancakes vs. cousins Shea McCoy & Weber Hatfield vs. married couple Sid & Aiden Von Engeland.

Duration:00:34:52

Ring My Bell(e) (w/ Missy Sampson of Belle 2 Bell)

2/6/2024
Don talks to Missy Sampson of the Monster Factory, a 25+ year veteran of the wrestling business who is taking her wrestling and training experience to a new level with her brand new, all-women's promotion Belle 2 Bell. Debuting this March, B2B promises exciting, dynamic match-ups between women talent both well-established and up and coming. Don and Missy talk about the conception of B2B, the influence of various colleagues inside Monster Factory, and run through many of the names on the Ring The Bell card.

Duration:00:38:20

Knocking On Forbidden Doors

1/30/2024
In the aftermath of more disgusting Vince McMahon revelations, we continue to spotlight the power of women in wrestling. Em and Don cover Effy's Big Gay Brunch 8 including BUSSY vs. MxM, Sawyer Wreck vs. Lindsay Snow, and the wrath of Parrow. Then: Harley and Jacqui discuss the women's Royal Rumble match including Bayley winning, Jade Cargill debuting, and a shocking appearance from TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace.

Duration:01:20:34

GGW The Royal Grumble

1/23/2024
Grit & Glitter Wrestling proudly presents the first-ever Royal Grumble! Harley, Em, and friend of the show Brian Bell each hired their own personal cadre of independent wrestlers to compete in a 20-woman, over the top rope battle royal. The winner walks away with some sort of cup-shaped prize. Who will walk through the curtain when the buzzer goes off? Which alliances will form inside of the Grumble? #westcoastbestcoast?? BUT: Before the Grumble even begins, Harley drops a bombshell surprise on Em and the whole G&G universe. You won't want to miss this historic episode of Grit & Glitter!

Duration:01:04:56

I Can't, I Can't, Can't Get Over You

1/16/2024
Harley, Em, and Mayydayy cover the re-rebranding of TNA Wrestling! Going down like a cold glass of New Coke, they were Hard To Kill and we talk it all - Dana Brooke arrives, Trinity departs?, the Death Dollz re-Decay, Xia Brookside and Dani Luna sign, MK Ultra get squashed, Mickie James is nowhere to be found, and Jordynne Grace capitalizes on Deonna Purrazzo’s exit to become the new face of the Knockouts division.

Duration:00:56:29

Kiss My Eyes And Lay Me To Sleep: The Life & Career Of Madison Eagles

1/9/2024
Harley & Em present the eighth installment in their series "Living Legends." With this series, we strive to present a definitive look at the lives and careers of some of your favorite active independent wrestlers. Where did they come from? How did they get to where they are today? And why are they so beloved? This time: it’s Madison Eagles! From tap-dancing at the Olympic Games to starting her own wrestling school, running PWA Black Label, wrestling in Australia, America, England, and Japan, and training people like The IIconics, Charli Evans, and Grayson Waller, all while raising four kids. This is the story of the longest-reigning Shimmer Champion of all time. Our playlist for this episode: Jessie McKay vs. Madison Eagles for the PWWA Championship PWA Call To Arms (7/11/2010) Madison Eagles vs. Daizee Haze Chikara Chaos In The Sea Of Lost Souls (1/23/2011) A History of Madison Eagles vs. Nicole Matthews Madison Eagles vs. Deonna Purrazzo in a submission match Shimmer Volume 101 (4/4/2018)

Duration:01:17:09

Some Jingle-Jangle Morning

1/2/2024
Harley and Em are joined by friend of the show Laz to kick off 2024! They check in on last year's wrestling resolutions to see if they passed or failed, make new wrestolutions for this year, and discuss the year in women's wrestling to come. Who will win the Royal Rumble? Could Mercedes Moné appear in TNA? Will women ever get two matches on an episode of Dynamite?

Duration:01:06:14

The Glitter Bombs V

12/26/2023
It's the fifth annual Glitter Bombs, our year-end award show honoring the best in women's wrestling! Harley, Em, and the rest of The Glitterati are joined by a crew of special guests to reveal your picks. RJ City returns as host. B3CCA performs her new Christmas single "Silent Night" live for the first time. Who was your favorite wrestler of 2023? Which tag team topped the rest? Who did you deem the future of wrestling? Find out on a historic edition of The Glitter Bombs.

Duration:01:49:23

In My Heart Is A Christmas Tree Farm (w/ Lara Frazier)

12/19/2023
It's Christmas week and Harley is joined by 2023 Glitter Bomb nominee for Future Star, "The Adventuress" Lara Frazier! They discuss the pitfalls of December birthdays, wrestling for Hoodslam, working at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, competing in the Lingerie Fighting Championship, and which Disney song most speaks to their gender identity.

Duration:01:08:28

A Beautiful Morning Was Waiting

12/12/2023
Em and Harley talk the second show from new American joshi promotion Sukeban. Arisa Nakajima vs. Unagi Sayaka to crown the first Sukeban World Champion. The debuts of Sareee and Rina Yamashita. A makeover for Konami. How can they afford all this? Is this the first wrestling promotion to get covered in Vogue? Which current promotion is Sukeban perhaps most closely in line with? Why aren't we getting five-star bangers, and is it purposeful?

Duration:01:07:53

Anything, Everything, Any Time At All

12/5/2023
It's our third annual Match Of The Year special! December has arrived and voting is now open for the 2023 Glitter Bombs. But before you vote, get some last-minute watch recommendations from a bunch of our friends as they shout out their favorite matches from the year including action from WWE, Impact, ROH, GCW, & more.

Duration:00:37:07

Burn Through The Witches

11/28/2023
Em and Lindsay are joined by first-time guest Alex to watch the sixth episode of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans! entitled "The Ugly Ladies Of Wrestling Rematch!" They analyze a drag reality competition's take on wrestling, rate each of the queens' wrestling gimmicks and matches, and continue the ongoing G&G saga of deep-thinking about the intersection of drag and pro wrestling.

Duration:01:00:19

Another Child With The Stars In Her Eyes

11/21/2023
Em and Harley are joined by returning guest Shay Sawyer to discuss the women's action at AEW Full Gear including "Timeless" Toni Storm capturing the women's title, where she goes from here, Julia Hart capturing the TBS title, whether Skye Blue is actually evil or not, the increased number of AEW pay-per-views, and the absences of Britt Baker, Thunder Rosa, Taya Valkyrie, and Nyla Rose, amongst others.

Duration:00:49:34

Started At A Summer Lake (w/ Kristara & Abby Jane)

11/14/2023
Harley and Don chat with Montreal wrestler "The Sweetest Pea" Kristara about being the first woman to hold tag gold in IWS Hardcore history, teaming with Alex Maze as Amazingly Sweet, and training under "Speedball" Mike Bailey. Plus: from the archives, Harley chats with Abby Jane in May 2021 about summer vacation.

Duration:00:46:53