Episode 021

ghost christmas rinseout yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
though not that spooky actually

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN MIX 2K17

This week, Rachel and Kath go all the way back to 2016 to celebrate the friendship and rivalry of Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho. They talk discovering Chris Jericho as adults, male tenderness, exfoliating, and the pitfalls of bonding over hatred. PLUS: Seth Rollins’ lack of architecture experience, bad tattoos, the return of Roommate Braun Strowman, and number one carny Susan G Komen.

Materials discussed in this episode: all the Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens promos, Sign My Yearbook Megan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtOgBiJZUKY, Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins at HIAC 2016 + Raw Talk, the Festival of Friendship, Highlight Reel on Raw 3/20/17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izx7TEePODU, Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens at Wrestlemania 33, Chuck Taylor's drunk livetweets.

Episode 42 - Sign My Yearbook Megan (Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens)

It finally happened. We got him. Trent? AKA Beretta AKA everyone’s favorite ponytail man Greg joined Rachel and Kath (and producer Nate!) after wrestling at ROH Final Battle Philadelphia to talk about pain, truth, and blading. PLUS: President Nate of the anime club, Dustin’s dry Denny’s dinner, and the REAL story behind Excalibur’s Greg Fact from episode 31.

Episode 53 - Muscle Perversions (w/ Trent?)

Happy New Year Splania fans! Rachel and Kath come full circle this week to talk about Wrestle Kingdom 13, one whole year after Rachel’s first Wrestle Kingdom. They review the show, covering such topics as: the Himbo Division, Will Ospreay move names, Zack Sabre Jr’s dick, brain damage, the KUSHIDA mask, and Naito’s hair. Also, what famous rapper almost suplexed Rachel one time at the mall? Listen and find out! 
NOTE: This episode is dedicated to the memory of the old Guerillas of Destiny fuck jam entrance theme. We’ll never forget you.

Episode 54 - Only in a Hair Way (Wrestle Kingdom 13)

The Skulk's Leon Ruff (https://twitter.com/LeonRuffsxe) and Adrian Alanis (https://twitter.com/AnthonyAlanis76) sat down with Rachel and Kath to talk wrestling in Evolve and training with AR Fox. 
PLUS: Favorite guys, broken limbs, and your beloved hosts feeling old as dirt.

Episode 55 - Five Star Pencil Match (w/ Leon Ruff & Adrian Alanis)

This week Rachel and Kath lend us all their love and energy to celebrate two decades of Hiroshi Tanahashi. They get into his hairstyles, feuds with Nakamura and Okada, injuries, and position as a mentor in New Japan. PLUS: Billy Joel, getting stabbed, post-steroid titty, Kota Ibushi’s brain, raccoon spines, and Joel Hardy the Phantasmagoric Speed Star.
Materials discussed include: (content warning for violence to teeth) Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Shinsuke Nakamura for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at G1 Special 2011 https://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00184_1_3, (content warning for violence to teeth again) Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at New Beginning in Osaka 2012 https://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00189_1_6, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kota Ibushi for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship at Power Struggle 2017 https://njpwworld.com/p/s_series_00456_2_09

Episode 56 - Human Xanax (Hiroshi Tanahashi)

Healthcare activist and PWR general manager Tim Faust (http://www.twitter.com/crulge) returns to lead Rachel and Kath through the beautiful and batshit career of Macho Man Randy Savage. They talk about the landscape of 80s WWF, mystical promos, the genius of Mean Gene Okerlund, and the 20th century's most important wedding. PLUS: Tim’s Macho Man memorial party and the Ultimate Warrior.
**Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of emotional partner abuse (from 43:30 to 47:49)**
Materials Discussed Include: Macho Man vs. Ricky Steamboat at Wrestlemania III, Macho Man vs. Bret Hart on Saturday Night’s Main Event 11/87, Macho Man vs. Ultimate Warrior at Wrestlemania VII, and a whole bunch of promos (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3VkBy0eHlZz6wt_ymqcHTnPWgwGCDMvn)

Episode 57 - A Caulk Gun Full of Meat (Macho Man Randy Savage w/ Tim Faust)

Happy anniversary! We've come full circle to another Royal Rumble. This week, Rachel and Kath look at how far they’ve come in a year and get into the meat of the 2019 Royal Rumble card. They talk suspension of Shane McMahon disbelief, Lacey Evans’ hat, favorite guys from the shadow realm, and being #HawkinsHive. PLUS: Kath pitches Rachel on Jeff Jarrett.

Episode 58 - A Human Mall Kiosk (Royal Rumble 2019)

This wasn’t planned as a Valentine’s Day themed episode, but we dare you to listen and not fall in love with our guest. Faye Jackson (https://twitter.com/fayejackson419) stopped by Wrestlesplania HQ to chat with Rachel and Kath about gear struggles, hunks, and how being a DJ taught her how to work wrestling crowds ALSO: entrance music, 8x10s, DM slides, wishlists, Tomohiro Ishii, and, of course, Beyoncé. Make sure to check Faye out this weekend in her wXw debut!

Episode 59- A Respectful Pervert (w/ Faye Jackson)

Rachel and Kath hobbled into the studio after a crazy Wrestlemania week to recap: Wrestlemania itself, Splania Mania, and Raw and Smackdown! PLUS: taking chair shots in the streets of Bushwick from new friend of the show Joey Janela. 

Bonus about the indie shows of 'Mania week will appear on Patreon shortly. Thanks so much for an incredible week, Splania fans, we love you!

Episode 67 - Wearing White To Your Friend's Wedding (Wrestlemania 35)

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Episode 42 - Sign My Yearbook Megan (Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens)

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