Michael Sorg welcomes 2PW's Marshall Gambino, Emily D, Paul Atlas and Jason Tyler into the studio for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1025. Paul explains the CAC's benevolent mission and why its reunion offers more than nostalgia. Marshall traces the fundraising idea from his first experience at the reunion to Risk and Reward, help from Pitt Fight and the work of the wider team.

The conversation becomes a candid look at the business behind independent wrestling. Marshall and Emily discuss building sponsor relationships, showing up for local businesses and giving partners more than a logo on a flyer. Emily shares a memorable call from Burning Oaks Coffee Company, while Sorg connects the discussion to the value of sharing an audience. The crew also explains 2PW's four core storyline shows and the different approach behind community events.

Then Jason takes the conversation to Las Vegas with his account of an unexpected encounter at Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum. Expect adult humor, plenty of interruptions and a sharp turn back toward wrestling psychology: reading the room, adapting a match and entertaining people who may be attending their first show.

The crew previews Friday Night Frights on October 23 at Elements Venue in Irwin, including the sponsored casket, Jason Tyler versus Super Hentai, The Runway versus The Troublemakers and the Halloween extras. They also explain the very practical reason inflatable flamingos made the banned list.

What We Learned closes with brotherhood, respect for wrestling's past and the shared purpose behind the work. Hear the full conversation for the stories and relationships behind that $10,000 check.

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Chilla got PS5 and has been playing the NEW Spider-Man 2 game and good deals on games like Spiderman: Miles Morales. Enjoyed the PlayStation exclusive titles.https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-2/

Dave went to the Palm Springs Air Museum - saw planes from WWII, Vietnam, Cold War. Could get in cockpits and see details up close. Located next to the Palm Springs airport.https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/

Sorg uses Claude.ai to help create show notes and social media posts. Uploads transcript and asks for summaries, tags, questions answered, etc. Very useful for repetitive tasks.

Don't buy a new Mac this week - rumors of M3 chip MacBook Pros and iMacs being announced soon. https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

The Sphere in Las Vegas has cool 3D ads on the exterior from Xbox, PlayStation, NBA. Looks trippy.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/21/23926271/xbox-playstation-the-sphere-las-vegas-marketing

Daniela Osio started Kloopify to help companies calculate sustainability impact in procurement and supply chain and map purchases to emissions data.https://www.kloopify.com/

Adobe showed off wild e-ink dress that can change patterns and colors electronically. Could be used for high fashion or advertising. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2023/10/16/see-adobes-interactive-dress-change-patterns-with-the-click-of-a-button/amp/

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We are remote with Sorg in Ann Arbor for Autodrive Challenge II !

Katie has some GOO to clean the dust off of her camera and phone after working Baja SAE Oregon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081T7N948?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Sorg talks about visiting Meow Wolf Omega Mart and Area 51 in Las Vegas

Chilla talks 8bitdo Xbox licensed arcade stick just in time for Street Fighter 6! https://www.engadget.com/8bitdos-xbox-licensed-arcade-stick-is-wireless-and-customizable-150058244.html?utm_source=pocket_reader&guccounter=1

Podnar talks about the Medbridge Go for Patients app his was given for physical therapy https://apps.apple.com/us/app/medbridge-go-for-patients/id1089747982

We talk Apple Vision Pro from WWDC! What is it. How does it “probably” work. How would WE use it? When can we get our face in it? https://www.theverge.com/23747065/apple-vision-pro-headset-hands-on-features-specs-price-release-date?fbclid=IwAR2AXcLDB2ig7jXIQPk1Wg-QFmIlQCEG7lKij90PW_2bupaVOo198rN-dfA

The possibilities of the M2 Mac Pro and NEW Mac Mini Studio! https://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/

Looking at contact cards and STICKERS in iOS 17 https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17-preview/

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Matt Carlins talks about his experience at his first ever AEW Media Scrum after Double or Nothing. Asking questions of Orange Cassidy and Tony Kahn.

What can we expect from CM Punk and AEW Collision on Saturdays?

Night of Champions talk with The Usos and Bloodline explosion and Asuka becoming new champ!

So much New Japan Wrestling on AEW Rampage!

What did we learn from wrestling this week? And from Las Vegas?

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