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Fishing Without Bait 452: From the Ring to the Classroom: Chris Maverick on Wrestling, Storytelling, and Mindfulness

January 14th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  19 mins 21 secs

chris maverick, digital narrative, escapism, identity, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness, pro wrestling personas, professional wrestling, social media, storytelling

Join Jim Ellermeyer in this fascinating episode of Fishing Without Bait as he welcomes Chris Maverick, professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, and a former professional wrestler. Together, they dive into the world of pro wrestling, exploring its unique blend of storytelling, athleticism, and improv. Chris shares his personal journey, from developing larger-than-life wrestling personas to balancing his academic career and wrestling life, revealing the liberating power of performance.

A Gay & His Enby 144: Battle of the White Girls

January 13th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 13 mins

drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, lgbt, lgbtq, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

This episode we cover The Traitors and RPDR.

A Gay & His Enby 143: Char-hooch-erie Board

January 12th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 34 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, bronwyn newport, dorit kemsley, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, erika girardi, garcelle beauvais, gay, gizelle bryant, grande dame, heather gay, housewives, jennifer tilly, karen huger, kathy hilton, kyle richards, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, m2m, married to medicine, mary cosby, meredith marks, mia thornton, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, sutton stracke, sweet tea lunceford, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, M2M, RHOBH, and RHOSLC.

AwesomeCast 715: iPhone Toaster

January 8th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 38 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Wrestling Mayhem Show 939: Muscle Mommy Madness with Lexus Synn

January 8th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 38 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Fishing Without Bait 451: From Software Design to Pop Culture Studies: Christopher Maverick’s Journey

January 7th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  19 mins 40 secs

christopher maverick, comics in academia, cultural studies, digital humanities, english literature, fishing without bait, modern education, pop culture studies, pro wrestling, storytelling, teaching mindfulness

In this insightful episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Christopher Maverick, a professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, for a conversation blending academia, pop culture, and mindfulness. Together, they explore the intersection of humanities and technology, with Maverick sharing his journey from software design to teaching subjects like comics, graphic novels, and cultural studies.

A Gay & His Enby 142: Woke WASP

January 5th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 6 mins

drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, house of villains, lgbt, lgbtq, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, pump rules, queer, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, survivor, survivor 47, traitors, vanderpump, vanderpump rules, vpr

This episode we cover RPDR and a wide variety of Reality TV.

A Gay & His Enby: Binge Watch 09: Southern Charm Season 06

January 1st, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 30 mins

austen kroll, bravo, cameran eubanks, craig conover, enby, gay, kathryn dennis, lgbt, lgbtq, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, reality television, reality tv, shep rose, southern charm

This episode we cover Southern Charm Season 6.

Fishing Without Bait: A Mindful New Year’s Message

December 30th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  44 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Happy New Year from the Fishing Without Bait Podcast! 🎉 This year, skip the resolutions and focus on mindful intentions backed by purposeful actions. Remember, life is a collection of small victories—celebrate each one.

A Gay & His Enby 141: Throw Down at the Hoedown

December 29th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 3 mins

ashley darby, bravo, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, gay, gizelle bryant, grande dame, housewives, karen huger, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, married to medicine, mia thornton, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhop, sweet tea lunceford, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo

This episode we cover RHOP and M2M.

Happy Holidays from the Fishing Without Bait Podcast

December 23rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 min 8 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Celebrate the season with the Fishing Without Bait Podcast! 🎄✨ Join us as we send our heartfelt holiday wishes for mindfulness, joy, and purpose in your life. Thank you for being part of our journey this year! 🌟

Stay connected and explore more episodes:
🌐 Visit us at www.FishingWithoutBait.com
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Happy Holidays!

A Gay & His Enby 140: Pizza Party Behavior

December 22nd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 13 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, bronwyn newport, dorit kemsley, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, erika girardi, garcelle beauvais, gay, gizelle bryant, grande dame, heather gay, housewives, jennifer tilly, karen huger, kathy hilton, kyle richards, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, m2m, married to medicine, mary cosby, meredith marks, mia thornton, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, sutton stracke, sweet tea lunceford, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, M2M, RHOBH, and RHOSLC.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 938: Rhea Ripley, Bisexual Undertaker, and the Year Wrestling Got Weirdly Wonderful

December 18th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 46 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Celebrate the holidays with the Wrestling Mayhem Show! Join Michael Sorg, Neon Ninja Facade, Dave Podnar, Eamon, Merlin, and The Rizz as they reflect on 2024 in pro wrestling. From WWE’s ID program and AEW’s storytelling brilliance to Rhea Ripley’s iconic year and bold predictions for 2025, this festive episode is packed with laughs, insights, and surprises. Don’t miss our “What We Learned” segment highlighting the biggest lessons of the year.

AwesomeCast 714: Unwrapping 2024’s Awesome Tech Gifts and 2025 Predictions

December 18th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 15 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Join the AwesomeCast crew for a festive holiday special as they reflect on 2024’s biggest tech trends and share their predictions for 2025! Highlights include discussions on the Apple Vision Pro, the rise of indie games, AI’s creative breakthroughs like Adobe’s reflection removal, and TikTok Shop’s impact on small businesses. Plus, a bit of holiday fun with predictions, shaming past forecasts, and celebrating awesome tech moments of the year. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and holiday cheer seekers alike!

Fishing Without Bait 450: A Mindful Holiday Season: Balance, Boundaries, and Joy

December 17th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  19 mins 48 secs

emotional wellness., family dynamics, fishing without bait, holiday stress, intentional living, jim ellermeyer, managing holiday expectations, mental clarity, mindfulness, self-care, stress-free holidays

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer tackles the stress and challenges many face during the holiday season. Jim shares practical strategies for navigating family dynamics, managing expectations, and prioritizing self-care during this busy time of year. With his signature blend of mindfulness and intentional living, he offers listeners tools to stay grounded, embrace the present moment, and rediscover the true meaning of the holidays.

Learn how to step back, set healthy boundaries, and avoid the common pitfalls of holiday stress. Whether you struggle with the pressures of perfection, overwhelming obligations, or seasonal emotions, this conversation provides thoughtful insights to help you create a more joyful and peaceful holiday experience.

A Gay & His Enby 139: You Drama Queen

December 15th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 10 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, bronwyn newport, dorit kemsley, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, erika girardi, garcelle beauvais, gay, gizelle bryant, grande dame, heather gay, housewives, jennifer tilly, karen huger, kathy hilton, kyle richards, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, m2m, married to medicine, mary cosby, meredith marks, mia thornton, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, sutton stracke, sweet tea lunceford, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, M2M, RHOBH, and RHOSLC.