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Fishing Without Bait 422: Awakening the Soul with Jenni Crumpton Ross

May 21st, 2024  |  Season 11  |  25 mins 48 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Wrestling Mayhem Show 903: Bobcat Brawl for All

March 20th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 38 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Fishing Without Bait 411: Living Without Fear with Santina Grace

March 5th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  24 mins 56 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer and guest Santina Grace explore profound themes such as the acceptance of death, the beauty of life, and the significance of living without regret. They delve into the importance of peace, forgiveness, and gratitude, discussing personal experiences and societal issues. The conversation also touches upon the value of human connection, the impact of fear and politics on society, and the spiritual journey towards understanding and kindness. The episode encourages listeners to embrace life fully, emphasizing mindfulness, compassion, and the pursuit of genuine happiness.

Talking Mayhem Mania Week 2

February 12th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  11 mins 11 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

A belt made a match this week.

Talking Mayhem Mania: Week 1

February 1st, 2024  |  Season 11  |  11 mins 34 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Emily Fear joins us to break down the first picks of Mayhem Mania 2024!

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.

AwesomeCast 665: Pulling Cords Out Of Crevices

December 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  56 mins 51 secs

amazon, cables, cameras, cloud storage, gadgets, graphics, headphones, iphone, licensing, live events, loop deck, media, mma, playstation, stats, storage, technology, video production, vmix, wrestling

On this week's AwesomeCast tech podcast, host Mike Sorgatron is joined by media guru Katie Dudders, photography podcaster Dave Podnar, and musician kidmental. Topics include new Amazon gadgets like cable organizers and Bluetooth headphones, innovations in iPhone storage and camera capabilities, backups for purchased digital content, and production tricks with software like the Loop Deck and vMix. There's also discussion around the episodic nature of digital media libraries. The cast also touches on some upcoming entertainment events like the Jagoff parade, an MMA benefit show, and prospects for integrating stats into live wrestling production

Classic Fishing Without Bait 98: Meeting Laura Pickens

December 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  13 mins 55 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by massage therapist Laura Pickens to discuss her philosophy of helping people becoming “unstuck” and the stresses stored in your muscles. Why we need to take care of ourselves first and how to change that thinking in parents.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 864: Patron Saints of Independent Wrestling

October 25th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 31 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

The trio discussed highlights from WWE's NXT Halloween Havoc event, including new champions being crowned. They reminisced about classic wrestling theme albums and joked about having wrestler Harakas mist kids trick-or-treating at the wrestling studio for Halloween.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 75: Love is an Action Word

September 26th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  12 mins 14 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim Ellermeyer reflects on the words of Mister Rogers in a time of unrest and analyzes the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Jesus of the Christian Bible. 

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." — Mister Rogers

Fishing Without Bait 398: Leveling Up with Jessie Notarius

September 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  16 mins 14 secs

athletics, behavior therapy, career goals, costumes, dealing with fans, doors open pittsburgh, female wrestler, feud, highland park, interview, jessie notarius, meditation, memories, mental health, mindfulness, mindfulness tour, paying attention, podcast, professional wrestling, social media, sports, tatiana the unwilting, upcoming match, valerie vermin, women in sports, women's wrestling, wrestling

Fishing Without Bait 391: Trust in Yourself

July 18th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  16 mins 45 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Tune in to this enlightening episode of "Fishing Without Bait" as Jim Ellermeyer skillfully navigates through the intriguing landscapes of choices, self-trust, and the complex world of self-help. Prepare to be inspired and motivated to embrace your own power and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

AwesomeCast 643: An Optimus Prime For Every Occasion

June 13th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  55 mins 25 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Wrestling Mayhem Show 854: We Don't Talk About Meltzer

March 22nd, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 48 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

A Gay and His Enby: But, He Has Gay Face!

March 10th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 7 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

A Gay and His Enby: Oh! The Cages!

March 3rd, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 48 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

A Gay and His Enby: Oh! The Cages!