http://www.joeversustheworld.com/ en-us ℗ & © Joe Gagne Joe Gagne Joe chats about wrestling and whatever else with a guest each edition Joe chats about wrestling and whatever else with a guest each edition thecubsfan thecubsfan@thecubsfan.com no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/2008/06/dr-keith-show-2.php Joe Gagne extended cut If you are still tracking this feed, this is a treat for you. Joe and Rob Naylor talked about wrestling once more as part of a free edition of the Figure Four Online's Dr. Keith show. Unfortunately, the segment was accidentally truncated in editing, so we're hosing the full version on the feed at least until everything gets sorted out. Visit f4wonline.com for more Gagne audio - Joe was the substitute host on the Big Audio Nightmare this week, but you'll only be able to hear that MP3 if you sign up for the site. Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:00 CDT 44:33 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003788A.shtml Joe Gagne part 2 of 2 It’s the two-part final episode of Joe Versus The World! We’re joined by The Cubs Fan, Justin Shapiro, Rob Naylor, Matt Foy, Dr. Keith, and Mike Sempervive to talk all sorts of wrestling, tie up a few loose ends, settle a few scores, and say goodbye. Topics include podcasting Wellness policies, figuring out titles in lucha, shooting in ROH (the gun kind), Ultimo Dragon calls my house, albacores, what’s Mantaur up to these days, and one last voice photoshop. Over 3 hours (!!!) of audio goodbye.. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:00:00 CDT 1:36:04 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003788.shtml Joe Gagne part 1 of 2 It’s the two-part final episode of Joe Versus The World! We’re joined by The Cubs Fan, Justin Shapiro, Rob Naylor, Matt Foy, Dr. Keith, and Mike Sempervive to talk all sorts of wrestling, tie up a few loose ends, settle a few scores, and say goodbye. Topics include podcasting Wellness policies, figuring out titles in lucha, shooting in ROH (the gun kind), Ultimo Dragon calls my house, albacores, what’s Mantaur up to these days, and one last voice photoshop. Over 3 hours (!!!) of audio goodbye.. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:00:00 CDT 1:36:04 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003730.shtml Joe Gagne SummerSlam, Part 2 Justin Shapiro is back for part 2 of our Summerslam retrospective, covering 1998-2007. We recap some tremendous shows, plus death stalks Earl Hebner, boneheaded match ratings, l-u-g-u-b-r-i-o-u-s, Tazz: Beyond The Glory, Pure Sports Build, shows that may or may not have happened, Diva Dodgeball: where are they now?, profusely beaten babyfaces, the haunting of Randy Orton, GrandpaTista, is Triple H an Other?, and the Summerslam Jam! Spend an hour at the biggest party of the summer, sponsored by Power Wheels! Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:00:00 CDT 58:52 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003703.shtml Joe Gagne SummerSlam, Part 1 Justin Shapiro returns for part one of our look at the history of Summerslam! Over 70 minutes we cover the first ten Summerslams, including its largely uninteresting origins, plus the halcyon days of four PPV's a year, why you shouldn't bet on wrestling, Summerslam 95 puts Justin's dad to sleep, if Zeus came along today, See No Evil actors find work, Bret/Perfect is in fact better than Valetine/IRS, paralysis and it's negative effects on match quality, short fat men = main eventers, the Lex Express comes to my town, Ultimate Warrior keeps on runnin', who has tenure in the WWE, and much much much more. The Joe vs. the World you'd never thought you'd see (or hear)! Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:00 CDT 1:12:26 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003635.shtml Joe Gagne ICW/IWCCW Rob Naylor and David Bix return for Joe Vs. The World #60 with a look at another dead fed: the ICW/IWCCW. Never heard of it? Don't worry, we break down all the assorted insanity, including the Savoldi clan, fake Angelo Savoldi, the Rock n' Roll Rockers, Bob Backlund is special, Paul Heyman's views on abortion, Michael Cole: Mass Murderer, the Von Erichs: The Animated Series, Super Duper Mario, SD Jones gets a contract, Curly Moe, Joe Savoldi is against suicide, the Creator, tangents and inappropriate comments, and our beloved Dawna the Teen Reporter. 100 minutes of our craziest show yet! Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:05 CDT 1:40:13 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003605.shtml Joe Gagne CHIKARA Mike Quackenbush returns to talk his career and Chikara! We talk about trying to get to Japan, his future with ROH and working Bryan Danielson, thoughts on the 2007 King of Trios, and the upcoming Chikara show in Connecticut. Plus, Hungry Hungry Hobo, Freddie Blassie Junior, minis randomly showing up at shows, future clowns, and AAA stars hopefully coming soon to Chikara (no, not Baby Marvin). A jam-packed half hour of power! Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:26:00 CDT 28:29 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003595.shtml Joe Gagne Figure Four WE'RE BACK. Bryan Alavrez of F4Wonline.com joins us for a fun show, where we discuss his appearances on Nancy Grace, his dream panel of wrestlers, being quoted by the National Enquirer, WWE 24/7, Bryan vs. Ivan Koloff, Hulk Hogan: King of Kayfabe, Frenchy Martin vs. Outback Jack, how to pronounce "OH~", some five star ranting, and a sad announcement on the status of our show. A fun packed 35 minutes! Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:00:00 CDT 35:28 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003516.shtml Joe Gagne rap and wrestling Tanvir Raquib joins us again as we go over the history of rap and wrestling. We talk all the famous gimmicks, crossovers, and theme music and go off on fifty tangents, plus the rap pioneer that was Sheik Adnan Al-Kassie, we pay tribute to Ray Candy, Don t Step to Ron, Silkk The Shocker s birthday, DJ Ran all up in our area, we play plenty of SONGS, and I assemble my posse. Over an hour of hustle and flow! HOOTIE HOO. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:00:00 CDT 1:02:39 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003488.shtml Joe Gagne everything on Naylor's mind WE'RE BACK. Rob Naylor joins us to talk a variety of topics, including Major League Wrestling, H2Wrestling, and Memphis Wrestling from 1993. We cover a ton of ground, including Berry Horrowitz, Brian Blair: worst commentator ever, trampolines, Rob talks to Teddy Hart on the phone, the moonsault contest, Sumie Sakai: Assassin, Sid Vicious' neighbor Seth, Melvin Penrod, Dirty Rhodes, and the stunning (well, maybe not) career path of Ric Blade. Over an hour of awesome! Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:00:00 CDT 1:03:24 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003473.shtml Joe Gagne Japan Mike Sempervive joins us for a show dedicated to the Japan wrestling scene. We hit all the big feds, including Noah, New Japan, All Japan, Zero One, and much more, including the new Harlem Heat, cowardly Young Lions, Dick Togo rules, Super Crew vs. Bad Force, we get the urge to merge feds, special new theme music, dramatic renditions of Zero One angles, the life and times of El Samurai, and Mike goes off his meds with sad results. Over 80 minutes of all out action! Wed, 30 May 2007 22:00:00 CDT 1:24:12 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/3387.shtml Joe Gagne ROH Matt Foy returns to JVSTW for another Ring of Honor wrap up. He was at the Manhattan Center PPV taping, and we run down the whole card, plus talk about the PPV plan, TNA's reaction to it, the Hartford show the night before, contracts, and the overall state of ROH. Plus, CRIMSON DIRT, the mystery of BJ Whitmer, cruddy merch, and is that Austin Aries in the Stomper outfit? Over 45 minutes of fun! Wed, 16 May 2007 17:00:00 CDT 46:50 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003373.shtml Joe Gagne lucha It's a lucha double shot at JVSTW, as first CMLL star Alex Koslov joins us straight from Mexico City to discuss how he got into wrestling, training at the Inoki Dojo and going to Mexico, working the lucha style in front of huge crowds, thoughts on Mistico, Marco Corleone and others, and a lot more. Then the Cubs Fan joins us for a quick rundown of the big lucha headlines, including Mistico's injury, Perro Aguayo Jr's rising star, will Santo return? And much more, including is there crying in lucha?, mathematic luchadores, the evil couch, and much more! Over fifty minutes of lucha fun! Sun, 13 May 2007 19:00:00 CDT 54:22 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003348.shtml Joe Gagne the condemned Justin Shapiro returns to view the Condemned. We were two of the 57 people who saw the film in theaters, and we have a full breakdown, including WWE film's slow progression from abysmal to just plain bad, girls who part their hair down the middle, rooting for mass murderers, Stone Cold's "type," a scene Vince McMahon just had to write, the ouevre of Nathan Jones, real life Exploders, Justin sees the film by himself (literally), and one scene makes me totally lose it. An hour of movie magic! Sun, 6 May 2007 11:42:00 CDT 56:54 wrestling, movies no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003343.shtml Joe Gagne whatever Dr. Keith wants to talk about Dr. Keith Lipinski returns to help us kick off our second year! We talk The Condemned's box office, WSX and what went wrong, Keith's interview with New Jack, ROH PPVs and the last Chicago Ridge show, plus Keith = Ole Anderson, Tommy Dreamer promos, why piranhas are hard to work with, Keith's old newsletter, hanging in South Central, Shane Hagadron's gum, 24/7 > TNA, devastating Chunky's addiction, and failed trade talks between The Cubs Fan and F4WOnline.com. Over 70 minutes with the Good Doctor! Wed, 2 May 2007 20:15:00 CDT 1:11:09 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003305.shtml Joe Gagne party time It's the senses-shattering fiftieth episode of Joe Vs. The World. It's party time, as The Cubs Fan, Dr. Keith, Adam Summers, Mike Sempervive, Justin Shapiro, Matt Foy, Rob Naylor, and Tanvir Raquib all stop by to wish us happy birthday. You can hear about the humble origins of the show, what is was almost called, our philosophy of podcasting, and much more, plus a cameo from Bryan Alvarez and Vince Verhei (not really), the Lipinski/Gagne correspondence, Dave Meltzer's Clone, Sempervive gets what's coming to him, mixed martial malarkey, and I say HMMMM. An hour-long power packed party. WHOOOOO Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:15:00 CDT 56:52 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003272.shtml Joe Gagne Global Wrestling Federation Rob Naylor and David Bix join the show for a monstrous retrospective on the Global Wrestling Federation. We hit the good, the bad, and the goofy, including tag champs injured on the Autobahn, the Geekoid, Moon Rocks, the TV title in MUGA, long ass tournaments, WWF sues Global, fake Jamisons, Big Bad John, angles concerning pizza, Big D (the fed and the wrestler), and the beloved Bonnie Blackstone. Our biggest show ever at over 100 minutes of fun! Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:00:00 CDT 1:43:04 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003229.shtml Joe Gagne everything Dean Rasmussen of Death Valley Driver returns to the show! We ignore Wrestlemania and instead talk bladejobs, more 80's Japan, Arkansas, Super Calo's dad is gay?, British guys are mean, the %#$@& Atlanta Braves, Virginia indy wrestling, Mammoth Sasaki, Team NAMBLA, sleaze, Dino = not for kids, and watching wrestling with Doris. A fun packed 40 minutes! Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:30:00 CDT 41:34 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003208.shtml Joe Gagne Best of Japan Indies and more Phil Schneider of Death Valley Driver returns to Joe Vs. The World! For the first 23 minutes we discuss the Best of Japan Indies voting results, thoughts overall on the matches and process, and what ranked too high and too low. Plus blading your eyeball, the George Welles mystery SOLVED, Bill Watts enlightened booking, Jamie Dundee on life and how to live it, Sweet Daddy Falcone, Terry Taylor: backyarder, the Mod Squad, and the possible career paths of Ricky Marvin. Almost an hour of power! Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:40:00 CDT 56:42 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003197.shtml Joe Gagne WrestleMania (XI to XXXII) Justin Shapiro & Matt Foy return for part II of our Wrestlemania retrospective. We cover the highs and lows of XI-XXII, alogn with some thoughts on XXIII, plus shampoo, all I needed to know about race relations I learned from Triple H, the Wrestlemania legacy of Paul London, jerks in the crowd with dumbfounded expressions, barbarians with water bottles, Khali: color commentator, Matt gets, uh, excited after WM XX, I lean on the fast forward during the Iron Man match, and Justin gets peal harbored by Gorilla Monsoon. Bigger, badder, and better at a whopping 90 minutes! Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:30:00 CDT 1:29:31 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003182.shtml Joe Gagne WrestleMania (I to X) Justin Shapiro and Matt Foy return for part 1 in a special 2 part Wrestlemania Retrospective. We have recaps and remembrances of Wrestlemanias I-X, plus thoughts on all the great (and less-than-great) matches and angles. All this plus a lesson in Roman numerals, Robert Conrad, a rant about Wrestlemania III attendance, what Dave Meltzer thought of these shows, what sucked more: IV vs. IX, Dockers, blindfolds, wrestler death tolls, plus special music and the unveiling of the GORILLA MONSOON DROP BOARD. Double wide and double deep at 80 minutes of awesome! Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:30:00 CDT 1:19:11 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003173.shtml Joe Gagne Potpourri! A special show, as seven first time guests join us to discuss a topic of their choosing for 5 minutes before THE BUZZER strikes. The total roster, with start times in brackets: Chris McLeod talks UFC 68 [2:03], Chris Dempsey on futrure UFC events [7:50], Alan Counihan speaks on the ROH 3/4 show in the UK [13:13], Kelvin Cabrerra on why only good wrestlers come from Miami [19:20], Michael "LLakor" Ryan pimps the IWS [25:38], Kid Zombie talks CZW and the Necro Butcher [31:55], and last (and least) Trevor "Hobbes" Dame talks wrestling newsletters and reads from an old PWI. 45 frantic minutes of fun! Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:30:00 CDT 45:17 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003174.shtml Joe Gagne everything Rob Naylor returns to JVSTW for another fun-packed appearance. We discuss the Lightning Kid, beer bellied sharecroppers, wrestlers call my house, Abdullah the Butcher does an Asai Moonsault, "favors," the Frog in WCW, how not to approach Tony Schiavone, Rob carries Bam Bam Bigelow's luggage, Tomko is a dad?, Angelo Poffo is a robot?, and the Brooklen Brawler cuts a promo? 50 minutes of fun in the mighty JVSTW manner! Wed, 7 Mar 2007 19:30:00 CDT 50:48 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003124.shtml Joe Gagne MMA Mike Coughlin joins us for our second MMA show. We talk about the Pride 33 show, including Nick Diaz triumphing over Takanori Gomi, Dan Henderson's amazing feat, and the future of the company, plus Pride groupies, American Home Mortgage, Brock Lesnar, Wanderlei Silva has dysentery, no one can pronoune Sokoudjou, and Kurt Angle shootfights a coatrack. Almost 45 minutes of MMA fun! Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:30:00 CDT 43:04 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003106.shtml Joe Gagne ROH Matt Foy joins us again to discuss the happenings in Ring of Honor. Matt was at both the Friday and Saturday ROH shows and we discuss Joe/Morishima, Homicide's title reign and his future with the company, the new faction wars in ROH, departures and returns, plus concussions, the No Remorse Corps, and get well wishes to Rob Naylor. Over 50 minutes of fun! Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:00:00 CDT 51:57 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003083.shtml Joe Gagne CHIKARA "Lightning" Mike Quackenbush joins us to discuss all things Chikara, including this weekend's King of Trios Tournament, plus comic book covers, the tale of Chikara running in Vermont, crazy people who don't like Mike, can Pantera wear his mask in the U.S.?, the origin of Create-A-Wrestler, Frackville, Mecha Mummy on an airplane, and I butcher Lince Dorado's name. Almost a half-hour of power. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:00:00 CDT 27:23 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003047.shtml Joe Gagne WSX Tanvir Raquib joins us to talk Wrestling Society X and the pilot episode, the history of wrestling on MTV, what changes have to made to WSX, the WSXtra show, gimmicks we're looking forward to, massive explosions, and more. Plus a Royal Rumble recap, our ideas for Wrestlemania, throwing rocks at Kevin Nash, Rollergames, animatronic scorpions, Tan dumps on Randy Orton and Ken Kennedy calls my house. 50 minutes of fun! Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:30:00 CDT 49:35 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/003019.shtml Joe Gagne wrestling DVDs Mark Coale of Odessa Steps Magazine joins us to talk about wrestling DVDs, including all the recent WWE offerings and Heroes of World Class, plus all the future 2007 releases and what looks promising (and what doesn't), WWE vs. history, problems with overlapping matches, plus Dave Meltzer's old National columns, covering Wrestlemania VII in the cheap seats, and Mark gets yelled at by King Kong Bundy. Over 70 minutes of fun! Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:30:00 CDT 1:12:17 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002998.shtml Joe Gagne a little bit of everything Christopher Robin Zimmerman returns to talk all sorts of stuff, including his days at Wrestleline.com, the RSPW awards, ECW and much more, including Baron Von Rasche buying furniture, the great Tony Schiavone, Mark Coale, To Catch A Predator: The WWE Angle, Marquis Corvon, and a dramatic reading of an angry rant from 1998. 50 plus minutes of fun! Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:30:00 CDT 50:55 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002969.shtml Joe Gagne a little bit of everything Dr. Keith Lipinksi joins us to kick the new year off right. We get the real reason for his abscene from radio (hint: he's in THE BIZ now), plus the perils of overhydration, why A-Train hates Keith, Batista vs. Tanahashi?, Sempervive bashing galore, Keith's love/hate relationship with Impact!, his pick for Wrestler of the Year that might surprise you, Eric Embry's anatomy, is Mike Knox a gimmick?, and asses on 90210. Over an hour of power! Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:30:00 CDT 1:02:35 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002946.shtml Joe Gagne roh year in review Rob Naylor & Matt Foy join us to recap Ring of Honor's 12/23 show in Manhattan. Both were they live, and we run down all the results, including Homicide's title win, a great tag match, Larry Sweeney, and the big party. Plus we have thoughts on ROH in 2006, including our thoughts for best match and show of the year. Plus, ECW in a mosque, Rob cops to seeing CZW in a bar, and I don't say a whole heck of a lot. We fly high for over an hour of power! Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:00:00 CDT 1:06:59 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002935.shtml Joe Gagne wwe year in review Justin Shapiro joins us for our big WWE year in review show. We cover everything, including Kurt Angle's departure, the new ECW, the brief return of SNME, grading PPV's we didn't see, returns and goodbyes, rating all the newcomers, plus TNA = Wile E. Coyote, JBL's greatness, Batista stinkiness, and Mansquito. Almost 90 minutes of awesome! Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:00:00 CDT 1:27:34 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002907.shtml Joe Gagne puroresu year in review Mike Sempervive and Adam Summers of f4wonline.com join us to make a Huge Audio Nightmare! We break down 2006 in Japan, with all the happenings in the big promotions (and the little ones too), inlcuding Misawa's gut, Tenryu: hearthrob, a 2000 Nitro season set?, Georgia Wrestling circa 1990, Adam and I have a crush on Big Japan, Steak N' Shake, Mike gets no respect, and a Steve Grogan reference. Super No Vacancy at 90 minutes of awesome! Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:00:00 CDT 1:30:48 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002880.shtml Joe Gagne lucha year in review The Cubs Fan joins us on Joe Vs. The World #32 for the first in a series of year in review shows, this time covering the wacky world of lucha libre. We hit all the big stories in CMLL and AAA, including why Mexico had a great year business wise, thoughts on Mistico and Perro Aguayo Jr., expired Visas, trying to figure out title belts in Mexico, the stunning unmasking of Black Tiger, crotch cacti, Irish luchadors, and more Mark Jinkdrak than anyone could want. An hour of lucha power! Thu, 7 Dec 2006 21:00:00 CDT 1:00:08 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002853.shtml Joe Gagne video games Sven Mascarenhas joins us to celebrate the history of wrestling video games, from Mat Mania to Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007. We discuss the inherent challenges in making a wrestling video game, which ones got it right and which ones got it so very wrong, plus Bret Hart: Canadian video game hero, my class action lawsuit against Acclaim, the life altering THQ/AKI series, the Wrestlefest announcer, the No Mercy bug, does WCW Superbrawl exist?, and so much more. Total match time: 71:06. Listen to this and a winner is you! Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:00:00 CDT 1:11:06 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002842.shtml Joe Gagne wrestling in Japan American Balloon, direct from Japan, returns to the show to talk about his stint with the DDT promotion. We talk strange gimmicks in DDT (including Mecha Mummy), sharing an apartment with 5 other wrestlers, long plane rides, longer bus rides, the dangers of pachinko, boob chants, and the best 10 year old worker in the world. A half hour of power! Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:30:00 CDT 28:02 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002837.shtml Joe Gagne TNA Scott Christ joins us for our first all TNA show. We look at the 2 hour Primetime debut, plus the Genesis PPV, and break down what worked and what didn't, how TNA always shoots themselves in the foot, and possible booking directions. Plus I butcher Scott's name, Sting's missing pec, Abyss' weird growth, are groinshots legal in TNA, the Lance Hoyt formula, and what we're thankful for in wrestling. We had some technical difficulties but that won't slow us down. Almost 50 minutes of fun! Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:00:00 CDT 48:33 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002830.shtml Joe Gagne Survivor Series Tom Feely joins us to break down the history of the Survivor Series. We hit the high points of all previous Series, including how the format has changed over the years, plus a preview of the 2007 edition. Plus talk of Just Joe, Karate Fighters, USA crossovers on RAW, headless Owen Hart, college football talk, a shout out to GSP, and a sexy commercial for our show. 50 minutes of fun! Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:00:00 CDT 51:29 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002808.shtml Joe Gagne a little bit of everything Rob Naylor returns to Joe Versus The World, as we discuss recent ROH, Heroes of World Class, a great Steve Lombardi story, and plenty of talk about squashes, from Barry O to Steve Reese, bad jobbers, the art of squashing and why it needs to be brought back, plus "Iron" Mike Sharpe, Konga the Barbarian, and everything you wanted to know about the U.S. tag titles (but were afraid to ask). A super fun 50 minutes! Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:00:00 CDT 48:10 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002795.shtml Joe Gagne ROH Matt Foy returns to talk more Ring of Honor. We break down the past weekend's shows, including a hot tag team main event in Boston, strange booking in Philly, the joy of Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, KENTA going from Budokan to Braintree, DVDs you should buy, ROH's future for 2006, RIP: toilet paper, Delirious the parking attendent, wrestlers named Ernie, and much more. 45 minutes of fun! Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:00:00 CDT 45:12 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002768.shtml Joe Gagne comeback matches It's a very special 25th edition of Joe Versus the World, as Vincent Verhei joins us for the second time. We discuss his side of the comeback match, his choice of theme music, possibilities of more comebacks (no), a fantasmagoric idea for a rematch, plus mullets, Transformers, comics, K-Fed, lucha movies, and Hulk Hogan goes speed dating. 40 plus minutes of awesome! Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:00:00 CDT 42:42 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002758.shtml Joe Gagne the Marine Joe Vs. The World goes to the movies as Justin Shapiro and I see the Marine so you don't have to. We break down the film in excruciating detail, inlcuding all the stilted acting, explosions, comedy misfires, and baffling plot points, plus ideas for a sequel and other WWE projects, including Bloodsport with WWE wrestlers, casting changes we would have made, the Al Quadia HQ in Iraq, and Friends featuring Randy Orton. A lot of laughs in a little under an hour. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 14:30:00 CDT 54:58 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002726.shtml Joe Gagne Figure Four Bryan Alvarez joins us again to discuss a myriad of topics, including the newsletter, his comeback match(es), Vince Russo and why he won't go away, Kurt Angle in TNA, Ninja Turtles, the healing power of lucha, the mad genius of Antonio Pena, the future of AAA, potshots at Vince Verhei, Kenzo Suzuki's role in life, and my deep dark shame of letting my F4W subscription lapse. A half hour of power! Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:00:00 CDT 33:32 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002713.shtml Joe Gagne IWA-MS TPI Ken Dreiling and Jesse "J-tron" Irwin join us to talk about both night's of this year's Ted Petty Invitational. Ken was at night 1, Jesse at night 2, and they give us a detailed breakdown of the tournament including the best matches, plus a super hot angle, the greatness of El Generico, the man named "Choo-Choo," crotch tassels, and wedding advice from Joe. Over an hour of power! Thu, 05 Oct 2006 18:00:00 CDT 1:04:04 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002657.shtml Joe Gagne ROH Matt Foy joins us for a special show recapping Ring of Honor's Glory By Honor weekend. I was at night 1, he was at night 2, and we provide a detailed recap of both nights, including seeing wrestlers at Wendy's, a tent vs. the Manhattan Center , Akira Taue vs. Jack Evans, whether Brian Danielson should wear a suit, how much ROH Bruno really watched, Prince Nana's sad departure, what the future holds for ROH in 2006, plus Matt holds the door for Roderick Strong and I pop open a cold one. Almost of an hour of fun. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:00:00 CDT 58:52 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002644.shtml Joe Gagne 09/11 RAW, WWE Tanvir Raquib joins us for a new episode of Joe, er, Tan Vs. The World. He was at the 9/11 Raw on Monday, I was at Smackdown on 9/12, and we discuss both shows, including what we expected on the 9/11 Raw, how neither of us want to have sex with John Cena, ECW in MSG, the problem with theme music these days, a call for the return of Lex Luger vs. Mike Enos, Bobby Lashley = Linus from Peanuts, Cryme Tyme = Midnight Express, my brilliant creation of Dark Match O'Donahue, and impassioned talk about the Iron Sheik. Over an hour of fun. Parental discretion advised. Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:30:00 CDT 1:04:16 wrestling yes http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002619.shtml Joe Gagne News and thoughts Rob Naylor of Death Valley Driver joins us to talk all the news of the day, including Naomichi Marufuji as GHC Champ, the WON HOF Class of 2006, plus tons more including Bay Area Wrestling, why Herb Abram's UWF = ROH, Jerry Fox, Rob busting out a Fujiwara armbar in real life, early thoughts on the 80's Japan poll, Bruno Samartino using a ghetto fork, a fantastic story involving Kerry Von Erich, and the time DC Drake made Rob cry. Over 50 minutes of super fun. Sat, 09 Sep 2006 19:30:00 CDT 53:32 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002593.shtml Joe Gagne about the DVDVR and Men At Work Dean Rasmussen of the Death Valley Driver joins us to talk about the DVDVR and its humble origins, the DVDVR 500 and the contoversey it caused, including the Great Manabu debate, Smackdown and the lessons it can teach, following wrestling while having kids, early memories of Eddie Guerrero, Bio-Franken vs. Super Delphin, good stuff in wrestling now, and a heated debate over Men at Work vs. The Barrio Brothers. Forty-five minutes of awesome. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:30:00 CDT 44:51 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002581.shtml Joe Gagne Best of Japan Indy Poll and other topics Phil Schneider of Death Valley Driver joins us to talk the DVDVR Best of Japan Indy Poll, including the match selection and DVD creation, what didn't make the cut, a history lesson of the 80's Japan indy scene, what to watch for, plus possible future polls. We also discuss Kurt Angle, the old Schneider comps, Tiger Mask getting kicked in the groin, the mediocrity of J'd, Jedo getting his ass kicked, Vader punching Boss Hog, Phil on seeing shows in Mexico and doing commentary, and the phenomenon of tuberculosis selling. Over an hour of power. Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:30:00 CDT 1:02:13 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002548.shtml Joe Gagne the last 14 years of wrestling CRZ joins us to talk all sorts of wrestling, including being online in 1992, the early days of RAW, the Monday Night Wars, crappy Nitros, crappy early TNA PPV's that featured CHEEX, plus talk of ECW, problems with the fans and the product itself, a Summerslam preview, CRZ tries his hand at voiceovers while I wonder what an arm-drop is. Nearly an hour of power for you! Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:30:00 CDT 55:53 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002528.shtml Joe Gagne WON HOF - US & Mexico Our second Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame show has two-time guests Justin Shapiro and The Cubs Fan joining Joe for a three way dance. We discuss all the U.S. candidates, including Eddie Guerrero, Chris Jericho, Booker T, Sting, Sabu, and many many more. We also discuss the HOF itself, problems with its setup, recent inductees, possible future candidates, and TCF and I discuss the lucha candidates while Justin makes a sandwich. What kind of sandwich? Tune in! Another 90 minute supershow! Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:30:00 CDT 1:30:12 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002515.shtml Joe Gagne WON HOF - Japan A special show as the original Puroresu Power Hour hosts, Dr. Keith Lipinski and Mike Sempervive join me to form a new Treason Trio, and we break down the Japanese side of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, with a look at the cases for Jun Akiyama, Kensuke Sasaki, Hiroshi Hase, and more. Plus the G-1 Climax, purple M+M's, Keith's new friendship with Scott "Flash" Norton, the plight of Tomoaki Honma, our favorite wrestling T-shirts and photos, the possibility of an all Animal G-1, Keith breaks down crying twice, and a run-in from the Monster Toilet. A guargantuan show at 90 minutes! Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:30:00 CDT 1:31:51 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002477.shtml Joe Gagne The Cubs fan joins us to talk lucha! The Cubs fan joins us to talk lucha! We discuss recent happenings in AAA & CMLL (plus IWRG), the eternal question of how much wrestlers in Mexico make, the quality of AAA, pig cops, plus TCF attends a lucha show in Chicago that featured a wrestling duck, backyarders, Acid Jazz, SWAT Kat, feuding refs, and BILL FACTOR~~~ An awesome show. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:30:00 CDT 36:06 lucha, wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002452.shtml Joe Gagne Matt Foy returns to discuss ROH. We have a detailed breakdown of Death Before Dishonor IV, including the Cage of Death and why the booking worked, possible future angles and matches for the company, talk of the Dragon Gate six-man from 3/31, (more) Matt Foy returns to discuss ROH. We have a detailed breakdown of Death Before Dishonor IV, including the Cage of Death and why the booking worked, possible future angles and matches for the company, talk of the Dragon Gate six-man from 3/31, overlooked shows from 2006, and a sad case of mistaken identity. An hour of power for you. Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:02:00 CDT 57:00 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002434.shtml Joe Gagne Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline joins us to discuss his wrestling career, how he got into the business and why he got out, his website and the craziness involved in running it, a quick year in review for 2006, who the wrestller of the year may be, (more) Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline joins us to discuss his wrestling career, how he got into the business and why he got out, his website and the craziness involved in running it, a quick year in review for 2006, who the wrestller of the year may be, the ROH Dragon Gate six-man, and why this show is like Puerto Rican wrestling. A great show. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:30:00 CDT 38:58 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002411.shtml Joe Gagne Mike Coughlin of F4WOnline.com joins us for MMA week! We break down both the Ultimate Fighter season finale, Wednesday's Ultimate Fight Night, Blade, vampire sexuality, the scariness that is Anderson Silva, (more) Mike Coughlin of F4WOnline.com joins us for MMA week! We break down both the Ultimate Fighter season finale, Wednesday's Ultimate Fight Night, Blade, vampire sexuality, the scariness that is Anderson Silva, the greatness of Luke Cummo, why the IFL and WFA are doomed to fail, and the road ahead for MMA in 2006. A great show Sat, 1 Jul 2006 10:30:00 CDT 46:15 wrestling yes http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002401.shtml Joe Gagne It's Japan week at JVSTW, as Dr. Keith Lipinski joins us to discuss all the goings on in New Japan, All Japan, Noah, and Zero One, plus a detailed review of the 6/17 Hustle-Aid show, plus talk of mustaches...(more) It's Japan week at JVSTW, as Dr. Keith Lipinski joins us to discuss all the goings on in New Japan, All Japan, Noah, and Zero One, plus a detailed review of the 6/17 Hustle-Aid show, plus talk of mustaches, Misawa in video games, Keith's dream of getting slapped by Antonio Inoki, and Keith and do the Hustle chant (well, we tried anyway). Our biggest show ever! Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:00:00 CDT 1:15:15 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002375.shtml Joe Gagne Tanvir Raquib joins us to discuss ECW, including thoughts on One Night Stand I & II, ECW on Sci-Fi, THE ZOMBIE, Great Khali, Stevie Richards forced to wrestle in a parallel dimension where Hitler won WWII.....Forty seven minutes of heaven. Tanvir Raquib joins us to discuss ECW, including thoughts on One Night Stand I & II, ECW on Sci-Fi, THE ZOMBIE, Great Khali, Stevie Richards forced to wrestle in a parallel dimension where Hitler won WWII, Sabu, more Great Khali, why the Dudleys should be the new Bushwhackers, and an impassioned argument why Kamala > The Godfather. Forty seven minutes of heaven. Sat, 17 Jun 2006 20:30:00 CDT 46:57 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002359.shtml Joe Gagne American Balloon joins us to discuss his wrestling career, training in the Toryumon gym in Mexico, what Kenzo Suzuki is really like, almost being Brazo Americano, the Inoki Dojo, getting pranked by Kaz Fujita, and training with HERB DEAN. American Balloon joins us to discuss his wrestling career, training in the Toryumon gym in Mexico, what Kenzo Suzuki is really like, almost being Brazo Americano, the Inoki Dojo, getting pranked by Kaz Fujita, and training with HERB DEAN. Sat, 10 Jun 2006 18:30:00 CDT 24:42 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002342.shtml Joe Gagne Justin Shapiro returns to discuss being live at RAW on Monday... Justin Shapiro returns to discuss being live at RAW on Monday, asses in Pittsburgh, Willie Stargel, the plight of Lillian Garcia, the 6/3 ROH show, the feasibility of an ROH/TNA feud, lots of big words, and the mysterious dark powers I have over the world of pro wrestling. And hour of power. Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:30:00 CDT 59:06 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002305.shtml Joe Gagne Albert Ching joins us to discuss being at Judgment Day live, ECW on the Sci-Fi channel, TNA, Great Khali vs. Giant Gonzalez, the Justice League, Pearl Jam, Sal Bellomo, and "spaghetti eater" as an insult. Just shy of 50 minutes of listening pleasure. Albert Ching joins us to discuss being at Judgment Day live, ECW on the Sci-Fi channel, TNA, Great Khali vs. Giant Gonzalez, the Justice League, Pearl Jam, Sal Bellomo, and "spaghetti eater" as an insult. Just shy of 50 minutes of listening pleasure. Sun, 28 May 2006 21:30:00 CDT 48:20 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002282.shtml Joe Gagne Joe Vs. The World #4: We talk with Vince Verhei of F4WOnline.com about his wrestling career, Harry Boy Smith in the WWE, a Judgment Day preview, the Nation of Enunciation, more Global memories, and Bryan Alvarez as a chimney sweep. 40 minutes of fun. Joe Vs. The World #4: We talk with Vince Verhei of F4WOnline.com about his wrestling career, Harry Boy Smith in the WWE, a Judgment Day preview, the Nation of Enunciation, more Global memories, and Bryan Alvarez as a chimney sweep. 40 minutes of fun. Sun, 21 May 2006 19:00:00 CDT 41:26 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002263.shtml Joe Gagne Matt Foy joins us to dicsuss ROH Matt Foy joins us to dicsuss ROH, including a rundown of the CZW-ROH feud, why it's working, detailed recaps of the weekend double shots, a preview of the 6/3 show, what DVD's you should buy, and Necro Butcher beating up former Mets manager Bobby Valentine. 70 minutes (!) of ROH fun. Sun, 14 May 2006 19:00:00 CDT 1:09:52 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002243.shtml Joe Gagne A brief 3:18 update on the radio show and a recap of Hogan Knows Best. A brief 3:18 update on the radio show and a recap of Hogan Knows Best. Mon, 08 May 2006 20:00:00 CDT 3:18 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002214.shtml Joe Gagne Interview with Justin Shapiro JVSTW #2 with Justin Shapiro. We break down TNA, Backlash, ECW, wrestling haircuts, Global Wrestling, tasteless angles, and the Bungee Match. 50 minutes of fun! Sat, 29 Apr 2006 18:00:00 CDT 50:50 wrestling no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002194.shtml Joe Gagne Interview with thecubsfan Joe and thecubsfan talk the lucha scene Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:30:00 CDT 29:00 wrestling, lucha no http://www.thecubsfan.com/updates/002165.shtml Joe Gagne A short introduction to our show In under two minutes, Joe will lay out what we're trying to do and take you inside our low tech studio Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:00:00 CDT 1:43 wrestling no