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Fishing Without Bait 471: How a Checklist and a Higher Power Changed Everything with Tara

June 16th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  17 mins 29 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer continues a heartfelt and honest conversation with Tara from KeepComingBack.net. Together, they explore the power of presence, the importance of slowing down, and the emotional clarity that comes from mindfulness and spiritual grounding—especially during life’s busiest seasons. Tara opens up about navigating grief, burnout, and the juggling act of parenting, marriage, and recovery. She shares how a return to foundational 12-step principles helped her reset through tools like a personal daily checklist and intentional family connection. The episode touches on avoiding judgment, sharing experiences over advice, and embracing independence in parenting. It’s an insightful discussion about staying rooted in what truly matters: relationships, spiritual growth, and being present for life’s small, joyful moments.

A Gay & His Enby 173: Some White Substance

June 15th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 23 mins

adriana de moura, alexia nepola, angela oakley, ariana madix, atl, atlanta, bravo, brit eady, brittany cartwright, cynthia bailey, danny booko, drew sedora, enby, flamingo, gay, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jax taylor, jesse lally, kelli pharrell, kenya moore, kristen doute, larsa pippin, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa hochstein, love island, love island usa, luke broderick, miami, michelle saniei, mojito, nia booko, peach, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhom, shamea morton, suburbia, the valley, valley, zack wickham

This episode we cover RHOA, The Valley, RHOM, and Love Island USA.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 960: Schrodinger’s Nipple & R-Truth’s Redemption: Wrestling Gets Weird with Zeke Mercer

June 11th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 33 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

In this electric episode of the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz welcome indie wrestling favorite Zeke Mercer back to the couch! The crew dives deep into a chaotic week in pro wrestling with a mix of serious takes and absurdity—exactly the way we like it. From R-Truth’s epic return and fan-fueled redemption arc to nipple conspiracies and puppet spots, this show covers it all. Zeke shares behind-the-scenes insight into 880 Wrestling, their tag team ambitions, international opponents, and why Pittsburgh crowds cluster like shy raccoons. Plus, what Mr. Iguana’s WWE moment says about cross-promotional chaos, and how multi-man matches are the new storytelling gold.

AwesomeCast 736: Liquid Glass & AI Sass: WWDC 2024 Breakdown

June 11th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 3 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

On this episode of AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar are joined by Greg McMillan of the iPhoneography Podcast to break down the biggest announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2024. They dive into the iOS 18 redesign, new iPadOS multitasking features, Apple Intelligence updates with ChatGPT integration, and major improvements to CarPlay. Plus, they explore what the new tools mean for podcasters and content creators. Chachi delivers a packed Video Game Minute, and pro wrestler Zeke Mercer drops in to talk about Apple vs Android from a creator’s perspective.

Fishing Without Bait 470: Grief, Growth, and the Gift of Surrender: Tara’s 12-Step Awakening

June 10th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 30 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

In this heartfelt episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer reconnects with recurring guest Tara from KeepComingBack.net, a podcast archiving speaker meetings focused on experience, strength, and hope in 12-step recovery. Tara shares the deeply personal journey of losing her longtime sponsor to terminal illness and how that grief pushed her to seek new guidance and restart her spiritual program. She discusses her evolving relationship with surrender, the humility of beginning the 12 steps anew, and the profound insights gained from The Grief Recovery Handbook. The conversation touches on motherhood, emotional vulnerability, and the power of gratitude amid suffering. Whether you’re in recovery or navigating life’s dark hallways, Tara’s story offers inspiration, raw honesty, and practical wisdom.

A Gay & His Enby 172: Vibe Killer

June 8th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 12 mins

angela oakley, ariana madix, atl, atlanta, bravo, brit eady, brittany cartwright, cynthia bailey, danny booko, drew sedora, enby, gay, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jax taylor, jesse lally, kelli pharrell, kenya moore, kristen doute, lgbt, lgbtq, love island, love island usa, luke broderick, michelle saniei, nia booko, peach, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, shamea morton, suburbia, the valley, valley, zack wickham

This episode we cover RHOA, The Valley, and Love Island.

Histories, Mysteries, & Victories 15

June 4th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  46 mins 15 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the Double or Nothing pay-per-view and R-Truth's WWE release

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AwesomeCast 735: From Star Wars Coolers to Self-Driving Cars: Geek Tech Goes Mobile

June 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 6 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

In this special on-location episode of AwesomeCast 735, recorded live from the Hilton Garden Inn in Ann Arbor during the SAE Autodrive Challenge, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are joined by Pittsburgh-based cinematographer Scotty Swemba. The crew dives into new tech discoveries including the Bing AI video creator, Apple’s latest game studio acquisition, and Katie’s OmniBreeze fan obsession. They also explore how Scotty brings a cinematic eye to live productions, including their evolving video work for SAE events. Plus: robot droids that follow you, iPhone filmmaking in Hollywood, and the return of Cat Wars. It’s geeky, techy, sweaty (thanks to the heat), and wonderfully weird — exactly what you expect from AwesomeCast.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 959: Hanging with Hardcam Frio

June 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 5 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

On this remote episode of Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by Detroit-based wrestling videographer Hardcam Frio! Broadcasting from Ann Arbor, Michigan, the crew dives deep into the current state of WWE contract changes, the legacy of R-Truth, and the evolution of independent wrestling media—especially in Detroit. Plus, reactions to Logan Paul’s impact on the business, speculation around The Miz and Gunther, and the increasing role of social media in wrestling careers. We also get wild tales from ringside, including fire spots, syringes, and a paint glass firecracker spot that has to be heard to be believed!

Fishing Without Bait 469: Digging Up Roots, Planting New Ones: Genealogy, Recovery & Redemption

June 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 59 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host and behavioral therapist Jim Ellermeyer is joined by producer Mike Sorg for a heartfelt conversation about genealogy, family legacy, and the values we inherit—or choose to build ourselves. Jim reflects on his roots in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, sharing powerful stories from his family’s history of generosity, resilience, and recovery—including their struggles with alcoholism and mental health.