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Episode Archive

3,825 episodes of Sorgatron Media Master Feed since the first episode, which aired on October 24th, 2006.

  • Fishing Without Bait 406: Deeper withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane

    January 30th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  17 mins 58 secs
    anxiety and gratitude, coping with trauma, emotional resilience, family dynamics, inner strength, medication and mental health, mental health discussion, mental wellness, mindful living, overcoming anxiety, personal development, podcast insights, professional wrestling, self-discovery, therapeutic conversation, wrestler's journey, wrestling lifestyle

    This week we feature host Jim Ellermeyer in conversation with guest Ryan Zane, a professional wrestler. The episode delves into Ryan's personal experiences with wrestling, mental health, and his journey through life. Key topics include the interplay between anxiety and gratitude, the impact of childhood trauma, and personal growth. Ryan shares his struggles with generalized anxiety and how medication has helped him. He also reflects on his family dynamics, the challenges he faced, and how these experiences shaped his perspective and coping mechanisms.

  • A Gay & His Enby 80: The Thin Line is Hypocrisy

    January 27th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 55 mins
    90210, beverly hills, bravo, dc, diamond, dmv, enby, flamingo, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, maryland, miami, mojito, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhom, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, snowflake, virginia, washington dc

    This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM.

  • A Gay & His Enby 79: Sweet Baby Jesus Not Ekin-Su

    January 26th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 44 mins
    bravo, drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, married to medicine, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

    This episode we cover RPDR, The Traitors, and M2M.

  • Wrestling Mayhem Show 895: The Fourth Line

    January 24th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 45 mins
    aew, broadcasting, entertainment, mayhem mania, netflix, podcast, sports, streaming, wrestling, wwe, wwe 2k

    Join the Wrestling Mayhem Show as we gear up for Mayhem Mania, discuss the latest in WWE and AEW, and dive into the shifting landscape of wrestling broadcasting. With lively debates, insider insights, and a touch of humor, this episode is a must-listen for wrestling fans!

  • AwesomeCast 671: Control the Vertical and the Horizontal

    January 24th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 2 mins
    pittsburgh, podcast
  • Fishing Without Bait 405: Meeting Dumpster Fire Ryan Zane

    January 23rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 53 secs
    creativity, dreams, heroes, jim ellermeyer, mental health, mindfulness, negativity, personal challenges, personal development, positive thinking., professional wrestling, relationship boundaries, ryan zane, self-acceptance, self-discovery, self-identity

    Join us in this captivating episode of our podcast where Jim Ellermeyer, a seasoned behavior health therapist, engages in a profound dialogue with Ryan, a passionate professional wrestler performing as Ryan Zane. Dive into their discussion that traverses the intricate paths of self-discovery, personal development, and the nuances of mental health. Discover how Ryan's intriguing journey into professional wrestling, driven by a mix of curiosity and ambition, parallels the broader challenges of balancing a regular day job with the pursuit of a passion. The episode delves into the metaphorical concept of 'wearing masks' – a theme prevalent in wrestling and in the everyday struggle of aligning one's public persona with their true self. Gain insights from Ryan's reflections on his heroes, particularly Mick Foley, and how they've shaped his aspirations in wrestling and beyond.

  • A Gay & His Enby 78: Let's Get You The House

    January 20th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 25 mins
    90210, beverly hills, bravo, dc, diamond, dmv, enby, flamingo, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, maryland, miami, mojito, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhom, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, snowflake, virginia, washington dc

    This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM.

  • A Gay & His Enby 77: Double Scoop of Phaedra

    January 19th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 36 mins
    bravo, drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, married to medicine, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

    This episode we cover RPDR, The Traitors, and M2M.

  • Wrestling Mayhem Show 894: Hot Takes In Context

    January 17th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 40 mins
    pittsburgh, podcast
  • AwesomeCast 670: Those Are Not Pearls

    January 17th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  57 mins 21 secs
    pittsburgh, podcast

    The group discussed new smart pepper spray that alerts contacts if sprayed via GPS, Google/Bing rewards programs paying users for surveys/data, and video tool CapCut providing free Premiere-like editing. They criticized CES 2023 for severely limiting sex tech vendors without reason. Apple is disabling certain sensors in new watches due to an ongoing patent dispute. Guest Kay of the multimedia production company Grind City TV expanded from TV to radio and print, focusing on independent artists and media training. They jokingly suggested sending wrestlers for this training while learning wrestling moves themselves. Overall an eclectic mix of tech and business, with a unique media perspective from the guest.

  • Classic Fishing Without Bait 225: Changing Mindset with Andrew DiNardo

    January 16th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 25 secs
    pittsburgh, podcast

    Jim Ellermeyer is continuing his conversation with Andrew DiNardo about his weight loss and continuing to deal with body images as he adapts to losing 200 pounds after gastric bypass surgery. They discuss his battling with depression, a time when he had legally died in the back of a church, surrounding ourselves with positive people, and keeping attention completing your task.

  • A Gay & His Enby 76: Go Away, Gnat

    January 13th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 27 mins
    90210, beverly hills, bravo, dc, diamond, dmv, enby, flamingo, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, maryland, miami, mojito, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhom, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, snowflake, virginia, washington dc

    This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM.

  • A Gay & His Enby 75: Luann Won

    January 12th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 23 mins
    apple, big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, manhattan, married to medicine, new york, new york city, nyc, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhony, rhony legacy, rhugt4, rpdr, rupaul, scary island, st barths, st barts, tribeca, ugt4, ultimate girls trip

    This episode we cover RPDR, RHONY: Legacy, and M2M.

  • Wrestling Mayhem Show 893: Gets Trashy

    January 10th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 43 mins
    aew, business strategy, independent wrestling, match reviewing, mental health, social media, societal issues, taxes, twitter, upcoming events, video games, wrestling commentary, wwe

    The hosts discussed the latest back-and-forth on social media between wrestling promotions AEW and WWE, speculating on potential crossover opportunities. Other wrestling news like upcoming pay-per-view events was covered. Behind-the-scenes production elements including commentary and reviewing matches was analyzed. Independent wrestling promotions and passions of those involved took up a good portion of the show. There was talk of wrestling-themed video games, unconventional business strategies, and perspectives on societal issues and mental health in the wrestling world. Guest Ryan Zane spoke about his personal journey, wrestling personas, production preferences, and hopes for the sport's future.

  • AwesomeCast 669: Big Floppies and Working on the Soft Core

    January 10th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  56 mins 10 secs
    accessories, ai, amd, ces, displays, engagement, entertainment, fashion, fitness, gaming, giveaways, humor, ice cream, iphone, laptops, media conversion, patreon, pets, podcasts, processors, screens, shoes, social media, technology

    On this AwesomeCast podcast, the hosts highlighted several new innovations showcased at the recent CES tech show. AMD revealed a new processor able to run graphics-heavy games smoothly without requiring a separate graphics card. Automaker Shift introduced Moonwalker X shoes that allow wearers to glide along motorized wheels embedded in the soles. Asus displayed a foldable OLED screen for on-the-go use with laptops or gaming devices. The Klix iPhone case adds a convenient physical keyboard for easier typing. Cold Snap demoed a home ice cream maker that can create customized flavors in just 2 minutes. And startup Flappy presented a smart cat door designed to block pets from bringing prey indoors by using AI to assess what they are carrying in their mouths.

    In terms of social platforms, they talked about Stimulus, which facilitates giveaways to drive brand engagement. And they praised updates to the Patreon app for simplifying podcast listening. Other topics included encoding old media onto modern computers, Apple Fitness add-ons, and injecting some humor regarding the show’s penchant for inadvertent double entendres. Overall, it highlighted innovations designed to enhance entertainment, convenience and creativity.

  • Fishing Without Bait 404: Filtered Reality

    January 9th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  22 mins 56 secs
    body image, filtered reality, influencers, media literacy, mental health, parenting, podcast, pop culture, psychology, self-esteem, social media, social media effects, therapist perspectives, tiktok, youth

    Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike, discuss the topic of "filtered reality" portrayed on social media. They talk about how social media influencers and platforms like TikTok present an unrealistic, glamorized version of life that negatively impacts young people's self-image and mental health. The hosts criticize "wannabe mental health professionals" on TikTok offering advice without credentials. They advise listeners to consume social media mindfully, understanding much of what they see is carefully curated rather than real life. Jim shares his perspective as a therapist, noting patients have body image issues influenced by media. They encourage listeners to share their own related anecdotes.