Working the World
by Sarah Whitaker
SportsE · Explicit
Latest episode
Episode 24: Training the Audience
Episode 24: Training the Audience
About this podcast
Have you ever wanted a pro wrestling podcast that talked about the business instead of politics? Working the World has that here with two members of the industry going over what makes a wrestling performance. We hope to have other minds entering the fray as we try to also make it simple for those who aren't in the industry. Kayfabe is not dead, it just needs to evolve!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Episode 24: Training the Audience · 28 minYou can do it through moves, and you can do it through promos. We'll take you through the best ways to train the audience and who was best at it in the history of wrestling! How…
- Episode 23: Ribs · 29 minPranks and the wrestlers who execute them in legendary ways are the topic of this episode. Why are they crucial to the culture, and who became the best jokers? Stay tuned as we…
- Episode 22: Promos (Part 2) · 29 minThe second half of our two-part series on promos goes into the modern-day mic masters and how they sway their audience! We also discuss alternative ways of expressing oneself…
- Episode 21: Promos (Part 1) · 29 minHear all of Dalty's impressions as we go over Promos, Part 1! Who could work the stick like a champ, and why it is essential to be able to get the crowd behind you, all on this…
- Episode 20: Living the Gimmick · 29 minWhich wrestling gimmicks were inspired by the real lives of the wrestlers? Back in the territory days, most wrestlers had to live their gimmick in public. The question revolves…
- Episode 19: Schools and Training (With Branden Juarez-Ferris) · 30 minWith our special guest, Branden Juarez-Ferris, we discuss how schools train. With the head trainer of Bulletproof Academy, we discuss the locker room, how long people should…
- Episode 18: Tag Teams · 29 minWhat was the history of the grand spectacle known as tag teams? How long have they been around and what was the psychology behind them? Tune in to see the evolution of tag…
- Episode 17: Promoters (Part 2) · 29 minToday we continue our talks about promoters through the world, honing in on Japan and Mexico as we talk about their long history. Seeing the styles of leadership gives an…
- Episode 16: Promoters (Part 1) · 30 minWe go into a long look at some of the promoters that have come along. We cover the territory days, Vince McMahon and his monopoly over the industry, and look into WCW with Eric…
- Episode 15: Wrestlers in Politics · 30 minWhy does it seem that politics gets in the middle of professional wrestling sometimes? Tune in as we explore wrestlers who have gotten into political power as well as those who…
- Episode 14: Wrestling Bloodlines · 31 minThere is more than one royal family in professional wrestling, and we look into the various families that have made professional wrestling famous. We look into the history of the…
- Episode 13: The Health of a Wrestler · 27 minHow are the physical demands met on a professional wrestler? Dive into the aspects of health and what best practices to take when wrestling. We will also be talking about the…
- Episode 12: The Art of Finisher · 30 minHow long have finishers been in place? What is the psychology behind them, and why are they being abused in modern day wrestling matches? Listen to us bring this aspect of…
- Episode 11: Women in Wrestling · 31 minFrom it's beginning history to the Attitude Era and beyond, women's pro wrestling has been steeped in controversy, gimmickry, and politics. Listen to us as we talk about the…
- Episode 10: Crossovers and the Forbidden Door · 56 minBefore Vince, there were cross promotions all the time and people trading tapes. After the territories were obsolete, the powers that be didn't even want to do cross-media unless…
- Episode 9: Breaking the 4th Wall with Worked Shoots · 33 minEverything from promotional wars to using wrestling jargon in promos has been used to make even more money at the cost of pulling back the curtain. Tune in to hear the history of…
- Episode 8: Dangerous Styles (High Flying and Strong Style) · 28 minThere are many dangerous aspects to professional wrestling, and workers put their lives on the line even when not performing in these styles. Flippity Do's and Strong Style come…
- Episode 7: Rudos and the Fans Who Love Them · 30 minWhy are we in love with the bad guys? Who are the prominent bad guys and what makes them popular despite being dastardly? We'll be going over rudos, technicos, and Monster Heels…
- Episode 6: Kayfabe and Social Media · 31 minWas the Information Age really the death of Kayfabe, or were there more instances of business secrets being compromised? Learn the trade with us as we discuss Dirt Sheets, marks…
- Episode 5: Ref Night with Referee Rudy Diamond! · 30 minReferees have always played a key role in professional wrestling, and what better way to discuss them than to have our guest, Rudy Diamond, share his experiences as a referee and…
