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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.

Fishing Without Bait 408: Moving on withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane

February 13th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 19 secs

mental health, personal growth, pro wrestling, resilience, self-discovery, self-expression, therapy

Jim Ellermeyer with pro wrestling Ryan Zane about his journey through wrestling and mental health, focusing on self-discovery, the ongoing nature of personal work, and the importance of mental health support. It emphasizes self-creation over finding oneself, advocating for honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness as the only requirements for participation. Ryan discusses the challenges and growth he has experienced, including dealing with mental health issues, the therapeutic process, and the role of pro wrestling in his personal development and expression.

Fishing Without Bait 402: From Pitfalls to New Perspectives

November 28th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  21 mins 7 secs

community, forgiveness, letting go, life purpose, mental health, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcast, podcastspirituality, pro wrestling, psychedelics, self-care

Join host Jim Ellermeyer and guest Regina Badger as they have an insightful discussion touching on spirituality, mental health, psychedelics, pro wrestling, and more. They explore the uncertainty in life and the call to cultivate community. Regina shares her passion for building a new future centered around meaning and purpose and experience using DBT and Ayahuasca. Tune in to hear Regina's uplifting life perspective rooted in letting go, forgiveness, and doing good for ourselves and others.

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 885: What is Your Juggalo Finisher?

November 2nd, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 26 mins

aew, big show, creed brothers, fan interactions, impact wrestling, jake roberts, kevin owens, mjf, njpw, nxt, podcast, pro wrestling, raw, sasha banks, smackdown, wrestler encounters, wrestler interviews, wrestling, wrestling analysis, wrestling commentary, wrestling community, wrestling conventions, wrestling fandom, wrestling matches, wrestling news, wrestling podcast, wrestling promotions, wrestling segments, wrestling stories, wrestling storylines, wwe

The Wrestling Mayhem Show is a fun, casual podcast where knowledgeable wrestling fans discuss and react to the latest happenings in WWE, AEW, NJPW, and other promotions. The enthusiastic hosts share wrestling stories, critique matches, and bond over their shared love of pro wrestling. Recent episodes cover fan conventions, wrestler encounters, thoughts on storylines, and more. While the tone is lighthearted, the hosts also acknowledge reasonable boundaries between fans and wrestlers. The Wrestling Mayhem Show offers an enjoyable community for fellow wrestling fans to geek out over the current pro wrestling landscape.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 883: Show Me Your NXT Face

October 18th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 38 mins

880 wrestling, aew, benoit, christian cage, classic wrestling, dirt sheets, george ross, hogan, interview, matt carlins, nix wilde, nxt, orndorff, podcast, pro wrestling, shawn michaels, streaming, teen dramas, world series, wrestling, wwe, zeke mercer

Host Mike Sorg welcomed back former co-host Matt Carlins and interviewed Nix Wilde of 880 Wrestling. They discussed 880's unique punk rock style and Nix's love of teen dramas influencing his wrestling persona. Nix talked facing rival Zeke Mercer and hyped 880's streaming World Series show this Friday. The hosts reminisced about classic wrestling moments that got them into the business. They talked today's crowded wrestling landscape with many streaming options for fans. Looking ahead, referee George Ross guests next week and they teased grilling someone about dirt sheets on their Patreon show.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 876: What's Chicago Without Jack Perry

August 31st, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 39 mins

aew, all in, bray wyatt, cm punk, comedy, drama, entertainment, impact wrestling, nxt, pay-per-view, podcast, pro wrestling, sports, terry funk, wrestling

Step into the ring with your hosts Michael "Sorgatron" Sorg and Mad Mike as they body slam through the week in professional wrestling on the Wrestling Mayhem Show. This high-flying episode packs a punch as Sorg and Mike grapple with the sad passing of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk, giving some gnarly memories of the legends. The duo also hypes up the crowd for the All In pay-per-view, chops it up about the epic 80,000+ attendance, and debates whether the back-to-back pay-per-view schedule will lead to a knockout or tap-out.

Turning up the heat, Sorg and Mike dive into the drama surrounding CM Punk before hitting a flying elbow drop on reviewing recent matches in NXT and Impact Wrestling. They even hint at some bodacious surprises coming up that will leave fans begging for a three count. Can All Out continue the momentum from All In? Will CM Punk appear in Chicago? Tune in as Sorg and Mike lace up their boots, step into the squared circle, and layeth the verbal smackdown for another wildly entertaining episode of the Wrestling Mayhem Show!

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Fishing Without Bait 397: Bumps in the Road with Jessie Notarius

August 30th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  16 mins 25 secs

authenticity, creativity, discipline, elbow injury, female wrestler, floral fashion, livin gin the moment, mindfulness podcast, performance, pro wrestling, stone cold steve austin, tatiana unwilting, wrestling insights, wrestling journey, wrestling memories

Join mindfulness guide Jim Ellermeyer as he delves into the world of professional wrestling, interviewing the delightful flower child Tatiana on her journey from rookie to bold persona.

Hear Tatiana's captivating stories of battling misperceptions about women in wrestling, bringing her floral fantasies to life in the ring, and her Zen philosophies on performance. Jim artfully coaxes insights from her on being present and embracing the theater of wrestling.

From her double elbow break to memories of stars like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, this unlikely duo finds common ground in their openness to new experiences.

Tune in as they have a thoughtful discussion on living in the moment - you may not expect a mindful meditation on life to blossom from a wrestling podcast, but that's the beauty of fishing without bait.

Join us as we explore the intersections of discipline and creativity, performance and authenticity, and more. You'll come away entertained and enlightened, and may even want to add floral prints to your wardrobe!

Fishing Without Bait 396: Becoming a Pro Wrestler with Jessie Notarius

August 22nd, 2023  |  Season 11  |  18 mins 27 secs

fishing without bait, jessie notarius, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness, official match, performance, physical conditioning, podcast, pro wrestling, quinn magnum, the unwilting tatiana, theater, wrestling training

In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer chats with Jessie Notarius, aka "The Unwilting Tatiana" in pro wrestling. Discover how she entered wrestling when theater closed, her training with Quinn Magnum, the physical demands, and her remarkable journey to her first official match.

Fishing Without Bait 395: Becoming a Scene Designer with Jessie Notarius

August 15th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  18 mins 57 secs

college challenges, disappointment, fishing without bait, jessie notarius, jim ellermeyer, podcast, pro wrestling, resilience, seeking help, singing, theater design, triumphs, unwilting tatiana

Join host Jim Ellermeyer in this episode of "Fishing Without Bait" as he sits down with special guest Jessie Notarius, also known as "The Unwilting Tatiana" in the world of pro wrestling. Together, they dive into Jessie's unique path – from discovering her love for singing and theater design to overcoming college admission challenges and finding a new passion in theater painting at Point Part University. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, managing disappointment, and the importance of seeking help. Tune in for a journey from setbacks to triumphs on "Fishing Without Bait."

Wrestling Mayhem Show 867: Production Nerds

June 28th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 17 mins

aew, digital media, forbidden door, henry jasper, london, money in the bank, njpw, podcast, pro wrestling, pro wrestling production podcast, warrior wrestling, wrestling analysis, wrestling insights, wrestling news, wrestling recap, wwe, youtube

Mad Mike and Sorg discuss the latest in pro wrestling, including the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 event. They chat with Henry Jasper from Warrior Wrestling about his new Pro Wrestling Production Podcast. The hosts also provide a preview of WWE Money in the Bank from London and share their key takeaways from the week in wrestling.