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The Work Of Wrestling

Professional wrestling is an art. The Work of Wrestling is dedicated to exploring that simple truth. Produced & hosted by Tim Kail.

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45:45

WOW - EP219 - Surfer Sting

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/07/20

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail takes a detour into 1992 and 1993 to watch Sting vs Vader at The Great American Bash, Starrcade, and Superbrawl. Topics include: The origin of Tim's interest in WCW and Sting. The negative affect WWE's documentaries of WCW have had on shaping Tim's perspective on the company. The defining characteristics of "Surfer" Sting, as Tim sees them. How refreshing it is to see a character's creative equity maintained even in defeat. How the character's naiveté is balanced by

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WOW - EP218 - Art From Artist

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/07/20

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail wades into the philosophical swamp of "separating the art from the artist". Living a life consistent with one's values. Navigating one's pro-wrestling fandom in the wake of Speaking Out. Wanting to "do the right thing", but not always being clear on how "doing the right thing" operates in the real world. The Undertaker and The Last Ride And more! Follow on Twitter @FTKail and subscribe to his newsletter at www.ftkail.com!

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57:09

WOW - EP217 - The Hard Cam

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/07/06

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail examines the role of camerawork in professional wrestling - practically and philosophically - drawing insight from film and stage performance. Topics include: A recap of a point Tim made about camerawork during the premiere of AEW Dynamite back in October '19 and a listener's response. The influence of a "Work the hard cam" ethic on professional wrestling performance. The function Hard Cam serves in comparison to a "Master Shot" in film & Television. A pro-wrestling

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17:31

WOW - Stories - The Guardian

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/06/29

A story, in two parts, about growing up and the awe-inspiring power of The Undertaker... This story was submitted by Félix who was born in 1994, and he's mostly watching AEW & New Japan pro-wrestling (he wishes he had more time to also keep up with Lucha Libre and Joshi Puroresu). He and his friends have a podcast called Catchacast (@catchacast on Twitter) and he writes wrestling analysis on hist website: exceptioncatchesque.wordpress.com Follow him on Twitter @pHeLyKs_G. If you would like to submit

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48:09

WOW - EP216 - Speaking Out

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/06/22

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail discusses the recent #SpeakingOut movement, a social media reckoning with the pervasive abuse within the pro-wrestling industry. To read more about Speaking Out in Sports Illustrated, Click Here. Topics in this episode include: The lack of oversight in professional wrestling, both from within and without due, in part, to how little people respect it. The real-world function social media plays in people's lives and why people turn to it as a last recourse. Knowing

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WOW - EP215 - The Cave

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/06/15

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail shares his article "The Evolution Of A Podcaster", opening up about living and growing with depression & anxiety. Topics include: The "Inner Dictator". The "Tortured Artist" story being an unhelpful myth. How our external reality encourages our inner monologue to be increasingly negative. Learning it's okay "to take care of yourself". Learning from one's mistakes. Reaching out for help when you need it. How therapy & meditation has improved Tim's podcasting. Click

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56:39

WOW - EP214 - The Stadium Stampede

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/06/01

Tim Kail is joined by his friend John Macy to discuss the instantly iconic Stadium Stampede from AEW's latest pay-per-view Double Or Nothing. Topics include: Jon Moxley vs Brodie Lee. The debate around Cody vs Lance Archer. Forms of comedy and how the Stadium Stampede embodies almost all of them. The surrealist humor of Broken Matt Hardy, and his contribution to a particular tradition in professional wrestling. The way limitation inspires innovation. Hangman Page marching to the beat of his own

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WOW - EP213 - AEW Double Or Nothing Review

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/05/25

Tim Kail, host of The Work Of Wrestling reviews, AEW's latest PPV, Double Or Nothing. Topics include: Why different forms of comedy, blended together, must compliment, rather than negate, each other. What MJF gets right and how Jungle Boy may evolve. Cody's perfectly calibrated performance and Lance Archer's blend of brutality and athleticism. What are wins and losses (really) in pro-wrestling? Nyla Rose and Hikaru Shida delivering a feel-good contest. The real reason The Dark Order doesn't work,

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WOW - EP212 - A New Arrival

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/05/23

In this mini-episode, Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail introduces his new recording equipment! He began with a USB condenser microphone in 2015, moved on to the Zoom H4N with a Shure SM58 later that year, and now he's working with a Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Mixer and an Electro Voice RE320. Don't worry - there will be a new episode on Monday! This is just a quick example of how the show's audio has evolved through the years. Follow @WorkOfWrestling on Twitter & Facebook

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47:31

WOW - EP211 - The Forest

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/05/18

Tim Kail examines artistic realism in professional wrestling; what distinguishes realistic wrestling from surrealistic or impressionistic wrestling, and the various potential approaches to realism. Topics include: The definition of "Realism" as an artistic movement or genre. Bret Hart as "The Technician". Steve Austin as "The Brawler". Brock Lesnar as "The Mixed Martial Artist". Tomohiro Ishii as "The Fighter". The unifying principle of art that goes beyond genre, philosophy, or ideology. Follow

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48:47

WOW - EP210 - The Spectrum

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/05/11

Tim Kail is joined by his wife, Ellyn, to discuss the relationship between art, commerce, and morality...before Tim's curiosity for Money In The Bank gets the better of him. Topics include: The difference between engaging with art and being a consumer. The highly personal nature of morality, values, and one's relationship with art. Why the wrestling ring is a stage, and how fans & promotors don't really think of it that way. How Money In The Bank could've been better. How Money In The Bank

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The Evolution Of A Podcaster by Tim Kail

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/05/09

“Welcome one and all to The Work Of Wrestling podcast where professional wrestling is analyzed and celebrated as an artistic medium…” I first recorded those words from inside a closet in December of 2014. I thought being in a confined space would improve the audio quality. I also, secretly, liked the idea of being able to one day tell this story; the auditory-equivalent of Silicon Valley’s legendary garages. Turns out getting a better microphone was the key to better audio. Five years later, I

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17:15

WOW - Stories - Childish Things

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/05/04

After losing his way, a young man reconnects with pro-wrestling and discovers love in an unexpected place. A story submitted by Michael Cascio. Michael was born in 1986, he's currently watching AEW, NXT, NWA, and just started getting into NJPW and ROH. You can read more of his work on:https://wrestlingwithstuff.wordpress.com/ Follow host Tim Kail on Twitter @WorkOfWrestling www.facebook.com/theworkofwrestling Submit your story by visiting www.workofwrestling.com and clicking on the submissions

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Introducing The Work Of Wrestling Stories

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/05/04

The Work Of Wrestling host, Tim Kail, has launched The Work Of Wrestling: Stories - a new way for you, the listener & pro-wrestling fans all over the world, to reconnect and take pleasure in a shared love of wrestling. This introduction explains the origin of the concept (an update to "The Finish"), what you can expect from the next episode, and how there's a new, more enjoyable way for you to share your stories about how pro-wrestling shaped you, changed your, or affected you. Submit your story via

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42:03

WOW - EP209 - The Third Law

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/04/27

Tim Kail endeavors to better understand the basic building block of pro-wrestling storytelling: "the move". And thus begins an auditory journey that bridges the gap between reality and fiction, the tangible and the intangible, physics and emotions. Topics include: The definition of motion. Newton's Laws of Motion. The literal definition of a wrestling move. The figurative definition of a wrestling move (i.e. the purpose it serves in a story). The six levels of "force" at work in a pro-wrestling

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WOW - EP208 - Nothing In Isolation

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/04/20

This week, Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail discusses the concept of cognitive dissonance, being completely honest with one's self, and his relationship with WWE. Topics include: WWE being deemed an essential business during the Covid-19 pandemic. Why it's become harder to remain a WWE-fan but, also... Why Tim has always struggled with his WWE-fandom, going as far back as his teens. The mass firings at WWE. Will pro-wrestling evolve following Covid-19 or will it stay the same? Will pro-wrestlers

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35:48

WOW - EP207 - The Hand

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/04/13

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail discusses the value of gaining distance from our emotions when analyzing art. Topics include: The ups & downs of the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. How being "in one's feelings" can corrupt one's ability to effectively analyze art. How mindfulness practices can help one better appreciate art (and life). An exercise to illustrate how overpowering thoughts and feelings obscure our view of reality. What does constructive criticism become when it is unmotivated by

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WOW - EP206 - WrestleMania 36 Review

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/04/06

Tim Kail and Al Monelli join forces once again to review the weirdest WrestleMania in WWE history! Topics include: The surreal, acid-trip, post-modern, meta masterpiece that is the #FireFlyFunHouse match. All the ways in which WWE could have mitigated the loss of the crowd. The fundamental difference between the #BoneyardMatch and the #FireFlyFunHouse match...but why it's okay to enjoy them both (or not). Did WWE want viewers to believe the #BoneyardMatch was "cool", or did they understand they

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34:45

WOW - EP205 - Go On!

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/03/30

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail reveals what this episode was originally intended to be about...a fun surprise that was undone by a not-so-fun surprise. But all is not lost! In the midst of his story, he is gets a call from an old friend of the pod, resulting in an impromptu conversation that promises to make us all feel like "everything is going to be all right." Topics include: AEW Blood And Guts being postponed. Interactions with customer service ticket vendors in the wake of Covid-19. The

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54:33

WOW - EP204 - The Show Must...

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2020/03/23

Work Of Wrestling host Tim Kail returns to talk "Empty Arena Wrestling", and answers your questions! Topics include: Modern WWE's default sterility and how "empty arenas" have only brought that into focus. The peculiar grimness of WWE commentary during the Covid-19 pandemic. Refusing to accept WWE's Orwellian perspective (regardless of the global pandemic). AEW Dynamite understanding how to provide actual escapism. What these "empty arena" circumstances reveal about a promotion's perspective on the

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