Pro Wrestling Is...

A series of entertaining audio essays in which we’ll explore media and cultural theory through the lens of professional wrestling.

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This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

Low Culture?

In this first episode we define culture, explore the different types of culture according to cultural theorists, get int... Read more

16 Feb 2021

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1hr

Ranked #2

a Hidden Code?

Lets explore signs, signifiers and hidden cultural myths. Why is wrestling the perfect example of this code? Who was Rol... Read more

10 Mar 2021

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1hr 12mins

Ranked #3

The World of Wrestling - Roland Barthes

A full reading of Roland Barthes' essay 'The World of Wrestling' from his 1957 book, Mythologies. In it, he performs a s... Read more

24 Mar 2021

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Ranked #4

Metamodern?

How becoming Freshly Squeezed can fix the stagnation in wrestling, society and culture. Mapping cultural eras and modes ... Read more

7 Apr 2021

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1hr 12mins

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