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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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01:03:53

WOW - EP33 - Brother

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/08/10

Join The Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail and his brother on a roadtrip to Pittsburgh! The two brothers discuss 1980s pro-wrestling, The Attitude Era, the art of Baseball, being a paper-boy, and the value of fearlessness and curiosity. Follow Tim Kail on Twitter @MaximusWrestler. Go to www.workofwrestling.com for the latest RAW REVIEW and editorial on the art of pro-wrestling. Thanks for listening! Have a nice day!

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01:07:27

WOW - EP28 - The Beast In The East (Real-Time Review)

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/07/06

The Beast is in The East, ladies and gentleman! And that means Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail (despite not being a morning person) has woken up at 5:30am EST to record a real-time review for you of the WWE Network's live from Tokyo Japan ppv "Beast in the East". Tim covers every match (save a rather odd main event tag match between John Cena/Dolph Ziggler and Kane/Wade Barrett). It's a bit rambly and ranty, but hopefully you'll find Tim's half-asleep wrestling ravings an enjoyable divation from the

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WOW - EP26 - SZ

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/06/22

The Work of Wrestling returns with a traditional three-part episode! For The Lock-Up, host Tim Kail talks briefly about Monday Night Raw and the excellence of Kevin Owens (10:45). In The High Spot Tim pitches an idea he's had for a Sami Zayn commerical, an epic advert unlike any the WWE has ever created to play prior to bringing Sami to the main roster (20:52). In The Finish Tim reads a story-submission by Barry Hess, a moving tale about how Barry and his grandfather bonded over pro-wrestling

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01:13:51

WOW - EP24 - I'm A WWE Guy

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/06/08

What does it mean to be a WWE fan? That's the theme of the third and final part of Tim Kail's conversation with Alexander Monelli on The Work of Wrestling podcast. These two friends and passionate pro-wrestling fans devle into why they stick with WWE through all the ups and downs, regardless of how dissapointing Monday Night Raw can be. At 18:25 Al goes into detail about why he doesn't seek out Lucha Underground, NJPW, or other promotions despite his continued frustration with Monday Night Raw. At

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54:09

WOW - EP23 - We're Not All John Cena

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/06/01

It's part two of the epic Al & Tim pro-wrestling conversation! Last week Al compared and contrasted his experience of watching Mad Men with his experience of watching RAW, explaining how he's finding it increasingly difficult to stomach the WWE's flagship series. This week Al & Tim go into detail about things the WWE can specifically change about RAW. In The Lock-Up at 8:00 minutes Al talks about "all the things he could think of to improve Monday Night Raw", from Dean Ambrose's entrance music to

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01:10:47

WOW - EP22 - Mad Men

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/05/25

Have you ever questioned why you devote so much time to professional wrestling if it so often leaves you dissatisfied? That is the theme of this week's Work of Wrestling podcast as frequent guest and lifelong pro-wrestling fan, Al Monelli, joins host Tim Kail to explain why his interest in the WWE is steadily dwindling. Al contrasts his experience of watching the consistently excellent AMC drama Mad Men with his experience of watching the schizophrenic Monday Night Raw, and how these disparate

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59:06

WOW - EP14 - A Peculiar Case of WrestleMania

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/03/30

Purposefully recorded the day before WrestleMania 31, this episde of The Work of Wrestling podcast hosted by Tim Kail creates a unique post-Mania experience for listeners. Instead of your typical Mania results/reaction show, Tim Kail is joined by Al Monelli to discuss what they think should and what they think will happen at Mania 31 and the listener, already knowing the results, will discover, over the course of the episode, whether or not Al & Tim's dreams were dashed or realized. Follow Al on

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32:08

WOW - EP13 - The Brutish Grace of Kevin Owens

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/03/23

The Work of Wrestling podcast host, Tim Kail, launches right into "The Lock-Up" this week (00:50) examining why Kevin Owens is such a captivating NXT Champion, from the subtleties of Owens' in-ring performance to the larger implications of the character's complexity as a heel with a family. He compares and contrasts Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens as modern faces and modern heels, sharing his hope to see thes two master-craftsman headline WrestleMania one day. On The High Spot (15:36) Tim shares the work of

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01:18:06

WOW - EP12 - A High School Play Called WrestleMania

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/03/16

This week on The Work of Wrestling podcast host Tim Kail is joined by his friend and fellow pro-wrestling fan Al Monelli to discuss the state of the WWE - what the company is doing right, what the company is doing wrong, and how the company might evolve. Hilariaty, coarse language, and philosophizing ensues. The typical 3-part format of the show is absorbed by the conversation, Tim & Al fluctuating between personal stories, thoughts on society & modern culture (with particular attention paid to

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01:12:38

WOW - EP11 - With Respect To Paul Heyman

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/03/09

This episode is all about the art of the promo! In "The Lock-Up" (8:23) Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail reviews Paul Heyman's latest Monday Night Raw promo from the March 2nd episode. Heyman's mic cut out and, somehow, this made him an even better orator. In "The High Spot" (19:20) Tim brings the millenials along for a trip down memory lane where he analyzes, with the utmost sincerity and respect, Christian Bale's Terminator Salvation set freak-out. Be prepared for a wide-assortment of colorful

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49:51

WOW - EP10 - A "Thunderlips" Story

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/03/02

What's your first memory of professional wrestling? That's the impetus for this week's story, and it evolves into a conversation between host Tim Kail and his brother Ben Kail about art, pro-wrestling, and the lasting impression Rocky III left on their lives. In part one, The Lockup (11:33), Tim Kail reviews the latest episode of NXT and discusses the uncertain state of the WWE's best product. He poses a question to you, the listener, about whether or not his NXT anxieties and his fears about Vince

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WOW - EP9 - Granny Franny

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/02/23

Host Tim Kail's mother drops by to live-commentate the January 1st 2015 episode of WWE's NXT. What begins as an analysis of the Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens' rivalry gradually transforms into a soul-bearing discussion about loss, loneliness, and how human beings can find relief in art (pro-wrestling). The flow of the conversation naturally follows the three-act structure of The Work of Wrestling podcast; a review, an artistic analysis, and then a personal story. The Lock-Up (10:00) offers Tim & his

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39:52

WOW - EP8 - Hey Colt Cabana, Thank You!

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/02/16

This week on The Work of Wrestling podcast Tim Kail gets Inspired by Colt Cabana's latest discussion with indy wrestler Cody Deaner. "The Lock-Up" and "The High Spot" are merged into one stretch of analysis, and Tim goes into detail about the way pro-wrestling and podcasting have inspired him in his life and in his creative efforts, and he offers some advice to those eager to make the leap into the self-promotional, internet-branding "content-creation" game (Starting at 12:00). Then in "The Finish"

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WOW - EP7 - The Reality of WWE's Reality

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/02/09

Pro-wrestling poetry, Monday Night Raw as "entertainment-mush", The Reality Era, and much more this week on The Work of Wrestling podcast! In Part 1 "The Lockup" (3:10) Tim reacts to Triple H's interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin, dissecting the significance of the final ten minutes of their conversation where Triple H acknolwedged a three-hour Monday Night Raw is far too long. In Part 2 "The High Spot" (18:25) Tim answers a question Triple H could not: "What does the Reality Era mean?". And then

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WOW - EP6 - I Want To Like Triple H

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/02/02

Triple H is set to make a big announcement tonight on the 2/2/15 episode of RAW, so it's only fitting that today's episode of Work of Wrestling revolve around him. In part one, The Lockup (3:30), host Tim Kail reviews Triple H's latest SmackDown and WWE.com promos, explaning why a more likable, relatable Triple H character is "best for business". Why is it important to consider pro-wrestling an art form? In part two, The High Spot (11:30), Tim answers that question and more, delving into what art

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WOW - EP5 - A Stone Cold Story

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/01/30

What was it like to live in a world pre-Roman Reigns Royal Rumble victory? What did a hopeful, perhaps naive Tim Kail have to say about the WWE's overall improvement since 2011? In this episode, recorded prior to The 2015 Royal Rumble, host Tim Kail reminisces about CM Punk in the Lockup (11:35), what he did for the WWE and how, since his departure, the booking actually improved in 2014. In Part 2, The High Spot (19:19), Mr. McMahon's comments about the millennial generation are examined further,

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51:26

WOW - EP4 - Royal Rumble Review

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/01/26

Roman Reigns has won the 2015 Royal Rumble. And he was booed out of the building. How did we get here...again? Host Tim Kail is joined by long-time friend, filmmaker, and pro-wrestling fanatic Alexander Monelli for a special Royal Rumble edition of The Work of Wrestling. Both men share their experiences of the Rumble; the good and the bad, and provide useful, positive feedback for the WWE immediately following the broadcast. Al provides a historical context for the bad-booking that has led to this

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WOW - EP3 - Andrea's Story

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/01/19

Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose seem to make a natural team going against The Authority in the coming weeks. So why doesn't the WWE committ? In part one, The Lock Up (4:45), host Tim Kail reviews the latest Roman & Dean segments on SmackDown and how RAW fails to follow-through and how Roman & Dean represent the team WWE fans need and deserve right now! In part two, The High Spot (15:00) Tim shares an uplifting WWE musical parody performed by YouTubers & musicians Kyle & Oliver. Their NXT-anthem serves

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41:35

WOW - EP2 - My Story

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/01/12

In episode 2 of The Work of Wrestling host Tim Kail shares his story about being an amateur wrestler in high school - how the experience affected him and shaped him. Part One "The Lockup" is a review of the 1/5/15 episode of RAW. Part Two "The High Spot" (beginning at 10:20) is an examination of the WWE's misuse of the word "Universe". Part Three "The Finish" (beginning at 14:30) goes into detail about what life can be like as an amateur wrestler in high school; the trials, the tribulations, the

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38:21

WOW - EP1 - Rob's Story

The Work Of Wrestling ·

2015/01/04

The very first episode of The Work of Wrestling podcast! In part one, "The Lockup", host Tim Kail reviews the latest episode of NXT, discussing how a Blue Pants roll-up victory and a good Charlotte promo made him pop and why. In Part Two "The High Spot" (10:29), the most basic truth of professional wrestling storytelling is examined - the importance of distinguishing between "pro-wrestling" terminology and "sports entertainment" terminology explained. And lastly, in Part Three "The Finish" (31:25),

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