Ami Moregore

Em and Jacqui are joined by first-time G&amp;G guest and photographer of ultraviolence, Ami Moregore, to discuss the women of DEATH MATCH WRESTLING. They talk TLC matches, light tube headbutts, staple guns to the crotch, exploding barbed wire, and the painful allure of the 'Danish Death Block' among other details of this bloodfest.   Need to see the color for yourself?  Check out Ami's playlist for all five matches discussed on this week's pod!

Em and Jacqui are joined by first-time G&amp;G guest and photographer of ultraviolence, <a href="https://twitter.com/happypeep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ami Moregore</a>, to discuss the women of DEATH MATCH WRESTLING. They talk TLC matches, light tube headbutts, staple guns to the crotch, exploding barbed wire, and the painful allure of the 'Danish Death Block' among other details of this bloodfest. Need to see the color for yourself?  Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLExVlEYNhMEi1FIZK03zvdKSrIzf8IAdK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ami's playlist</a> for all five matches discussed on this week's pod!

Pretend That We’re Dead (w/ Ami Moregore)

It's our 150th episode!  2022 is half-over!  In honor of the occasion, we flip the tables to discuss the oft-overlooked demographic of men's professional wrestling. Harley, Emily, and JR polled our Patreon supporters and the rest of The Glitterati to find out their favorite dudes and they break them down into categories like Favorite Wrestler, Favorite Tag Team, Best Heel, and Best Babyface.  Who are the men that the women's wrestling fandom loves most?

It's our 150th episode!  2022 is half-over!  In honor of the occasion, we flip the tables to discuss the oft-overlooked demographic of men's professional wrestling. Harley, Emily, and JR polled our Patreon supporters and the rest of The Glitterati to find out their favorite dudes and they break them down into categories like Favorite Wrestler, Favorite Tag Team, Best Heel, and Best Babyface.  Who are the men that the women's wrestling fandom loves most?

The Grit Bombs

Harley &amp; Emily present a special Pride edition of your favorite wrestling game show... The Newly-Tagged Game! This time around it's two-on-two with The Runway (Tyler Klein &amp; Calvin Couture) vs. Sazzy Boatright &amp; MV Young.  The Runway have been teaming together three years and live together.  MV trained Sazzy.  How will this affect their chances?  And which Power Ranger is the best?  Find out!

Harley &amp; Emily present a special Pride edition of your favorite wrestling game show... The Newly-Tagged Game! This time around it's two-on-two with The Runway (Tyler Klein &amp; Calvin Couture) vs. Sazzy Boatright &amp; MV Young.  The Runway have been teaming together three years and live together.  MV trained Sazzy.  How will this affect their chances?  And which Power Ranger is the best?  Find out!

The Newly-Tagged Game III

Pride &amp; Vibe 2022!  Chuy's live on location, recapping two nights of queer wrestling and chatting with friends and personal heroes.  Harley and Val Pancakes are watching from home and sharing their thoughts on the second Cassandro Cup and Paris Is Bumping: The Legends Ball.   Plus:  Emily and Mayydayy discuss Impact Slammiversary, their 20th anniversary pay-per-view, featuring the Knockouts tag titles on the line and the Knockouts Championship contested in a Queen Of The Mountain match!

Pride &amp; Vibe 2022!  Chuy's live on location, recapping two nights of queer wrestling and chatting with friends and personal heroes.  Harley and Val Pancakes are watching from home and sharing their thoughts on the second Cassandro Cup and Paris Is Bumping: The Legends Ball. Plus:  Emily and Mayydayy discuss Impact Slammiversary, their 20th anniversary pay-per-view, featuring the Knockouts tag titles on the line and the Knockouts Championship contested in a Queen Of The Mountain match!

You Exhibitionist

Erica Leigh

JR chats with professional film critics Erica Leigh and Big Dust about the origins of their YouTube film review series Birds On Film, this weekend's upcoming Pride &amp; Vibe festival, which summer blockbusters to seek out in cinemas this year, and the timelessness of the minions.

JR chats with professional film critics Erica Leigh and Big Dust about the origins of their YouTube film review series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbie6Knpw3dbDYQH8zmHSQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds On Film</a>, this weekend's upcoming Pride &amp; Vibe festival, which summer blockbusters to seek out in cinemas this year, and the timelessness of the minions.

June Is Bustin’ Out All Over (w/ Erica Leigh & Big Dust)

Mercedes Martinez

Harley &amp; Emily present the second installment in their new series "Living Legends."  With this series, we strive to present a definitive look at the lives and careers of some of your favorite active independent wrestlers.  Where did they come from?  How did they get to where they are today?  And why are they so beloved? This time: it’s Mercedes Martinez!  From NECW to AEW, through Shimmer, Shine, and Stardom, from Maria Toro to Retaliation, through casket matches, no rope submission matches, and 75-minute iron matches.  We go deep into the 22-year career of the Latina Sensation.   Our playlist for this episode:   Mercedes vs. Sumie Sakai, date &amp; promotion unknown YouTube   Mercedes vs. Sara Del Rey, Shimmer Volume 1, 11/6/2005 YouTube   Mercedes vs. Victoria, WWE Heat, 6/12/2006 Peacock   Maria Toro vs. Tyler Texas, Wrestlicious Takedown, 4/14/2010 DailyMotion   Mercedes vs. Meiko Satomura, WWE Mae Young Classic, 10/3/2018 Peacock   Mercedes vs. Kylie Rae in a no ropes submission match for the Phoenix Of Rise Championship, Rise Legendary, 3/29/2019 IWTV   Retribution promo, WWE Raw, 9/14/2020 YouTube   Mercedes vs. Deonna Purrazzo for the ROH Women's Championship, AEW Dynamite, 5/24/2022

Harley &amp; Emily present the second installment in their new series "Living Legends."  With this series, we strive to present a definitive look at the lives and careers of some of your favorite active independent wrestlers.  Where did they come from?  How did they get to where they are today?  And why are they so beloved? This time: it’s Mercedes Martinez!  From NECW to AEW, through Shimmer, Shine, and Stardom, from Maria Toro to Retaliation, through casket matches, no rope submission matches, and 75-minute iron matches.  We go deep into the 22-year career of the Latina Sensation. Our playlist for this episode: Mercedes vs. Sumie Sakai, date &amp; promotion unknown <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5l7TF1DkoM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Mercedes vs. Sara Del Rey, Shimmer Volume 1, 11/6/2005 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws1DjKOGEvs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Mercedes vs. Victoria, WWE Heat, 6/12/2006 Peacock Maria Toro vs. Tyler Texas, Wrestlicious Takedown, 4/14/2010 <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdco3g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DailyMotion</a> Mercedes vs. Meiko Satomura, WWE Mae Young Classic, 10/3/2018 Peacock Mercedes vs. Kylie Rae in a no ropes submission match for the Phoenix Of Rise Championship, Rise Legendary, 3/29/2019 IWTV Retribution promo, WWE Raw, 9/14/2020 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6tRfZydF2A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Mercedes vs. Deonna Purrazzo for the ROH Women's Championship, AEW Dynamite, 5/24/2022

Try A Player Result: The Life & Career Of Mercedes Martinez

Harley and Emily put the spotlight on "The Non-Binary Nightmare" Max The Impaler.  Where did they come from?  How have they mutated over the past three years?  And what could the future hold? Plus: AEW Double Or Nothing featured women in four matches.  And one of them was pretty good!  They discuss concerns for Athena, Julia Hart's pigtails, go-away heat, and The Britt Baker Show.

Harley and Emily put the spotlight on "The Non-Binary Nightmare" Max The Impaler.  Where did they come from?  How have they mutated over the past three years?  And what could the future hold? Plus: AEW Double Or Nothing featured women in four matches.  And one of them was pretty good!  They discuss concerns for Athena, Julia Hart's pigtails, go-away heat, and The Britt Baker Show.

Nightmare Jacket

Harley and Emily discuss the first episode from Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Bobby Cruise's new promotion, Women's Wrestling Army! WWA Episode 1: The Journey Begins lays the groundwork for what WWA will be and features Trish Adora vs. Big Swole and Miranda Alize vs. Laynie Luck.  Your hosts give their thoughts on the matches, the presentation, streaming details, and what comes next for WWA moving forward.

Harley and Emily discuss the first episode from Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Bobby Cruise's new promotion, Women's Wrestling Army! WWA Episode 1: The Journey Begins lays the groundwork for what WWA will be and features Trish Adora vs. Big Swole and Miranda Alize vs. Laynie Luck.  Your hosts give their thoughts on the matches, the presentation, streaming details, and what comes next for WWA moving forward.

We’re The Kids In America

Harley and Emily are joined by G&amp;G friends Ella Jay, Tom Stoup, Brian Bell, Sofie Vasquez, Kristen Ashly, and Mr. Warren Hayes to take a look at some of the brightest rising stars of 2022 so far.  Who's made an impact already this year?  Who should you be keeping an eye on this summer?  From Willow Nightingale to Mei Suruga to Indigo and Tatum Paxley, these are your wrestlers to watch!

Harley and Emily are joined by G&amp;G friends Ella Jay, Tom Stoup, Brian Bell, Sofie Vasquez, Kristen Ashly, and Mr. Warren Hayes to take a look at some of the brightest rising stars of 2022 so far.  Who's made an impact already this year?  Who should you be keeping an eye on this summer?  From Willow Nightingale to Mei Suruga to Indigo and Tatum Paxley, these are your wrestlers to watch!

It Must Be Out There Somewhere

Emily chats with Jessie "Bonesaw" Brooks about dropkicking depression, fighting inside a steel cage, and entering a wrestlers' laboratory. Plus: Jacqui was live at LVAC Bash At The Brewery! and she has a mug full of details to share.

Emily chats with Jessie "Bonesaw" Brooks about dropkicking depression, fighting inside a steel cage, and entering a wrestlers' laboratory. Plus: Jacqui was live at LVAC Bash At The Brewery! and she has a mug full of details to share.

I’m Breaking Faster, I’m Changing (w/ Bonesaw Brooks)

A weekly podcast dedicated to the power of women's wrestling. Hosted by Harley R. Pageot, Emily Fear, and their team of correspondents known as The Glitterati.

Em &amp; Harley pledge their loyalty to the army... the Women's Wrestling Army that is!  They're joined by Maria Kanellis-Bennett to talk about this exciting new women's wrestling promotion, including her partnership with Ring Of Honor announcer Bobby Cruise, what and who inspired this project, and just what goes into creating a new promotion from the ground up. https://womenswrestlingarmy.com/ https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis

Em &amp; Harley pledge their loyalty to the army... the Women's Wrestling Army that is!  They're joined by Maria Kanellis-Bennett to talk about this exciting new women's wrestling promotion, including her partnership with Ring Of Honor announcer Bobby Cruise, what and who inspired this project, and just what goes into creating a new promotion from the ground up. <a href="https://womenswrestlingarmy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://womenswrestlingarmy.com/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MariaLKanellis</a>

Meet An Army Of Me (w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett)

In honor of their arrival onto IWTV, Emily, Harley, &amp; Mayydayy dive into the world of All Japan Women's, arguably the greatest women's professional wrestling of all time.  Emily traces the history of AJW from its formation to 1989 and then our illustrious trio watch and discuss Wrestlemarinepiad '89.  Lioness Asuka vs. Madusa in the main event!  Chigusa Nagayo's retirement gauntlet!  Two matches in two different rings at the same time!  It's a lot.

In honor of their arrival onto IWTV, Emily, Harley, &amp; Mayydayy dive into the world of All Japan Women's, arguably the greatest women's professional wrestling of all time.  Emily traces the history of AJW from its formation to 1989 and then our illustrious trio watch and discuss Wrestlemarinepiad '89.  Lioness Asuka vs. Madusa in the main event!  Chigusa Nagayo's retirement gauntlet!  Two matches in two different rings at the same time!  It's a lot.

Hurry Up! Hurry Up! Catch The Gals!

Val &amp; Harley are back to present your favorite wrestling game show... The Newly-Tagged Game! It's our Easter special and we're putting three of your favorite independent tag teams to the test to see which duo knows each other the best.  It's Abby Jane &amp; Pancakes vs. Shea McCoy &amp; Weber Hatfield vs. Sid &amp; Eden Von Engeland!

Val &amp; Harley are back to present your favorite wrestling game show... The Newly-Tagged Game! It's our Easter special and we're putting three of your favorite independent tag teams to the test to see which duo knows each other the best.  It's Abby Jane &amp; Pancakes vs. Shea McCoy &amp; Weber Hatfield vs. Sid &amp; Eden Von Engeland!

The Newly-Tagged Game II

Veda Scott

Harley &amp; Emily kick off a new series we're calling "Living Legends."  With this series, we strive to present a definitive look at the lives and careers of some of your favorite active independent wrestlers.  Where did they come from?  How did they get to where they are today?  And why are they so beloved? Up first: it’s Veda Scott!  We’ll be tracking Veda’s journey from law school to ROH Dojo to Japan to commentator extraordinaire while also pulling select matches from her career.   Our playlist for this episode:   Veda vs. Daizee Haze, May 2011 – HWA YouTube   “Change Is Coming”, Veda w/Gregory Iron, September 2012 – AIW YouTube   Veda vs. Athena, October 2014 – AIW IWTV – AIW Girls Night Out 14   Veda vs. Heidi Lovelace, December 2015 – ROH YouTube   Veda vs. Yuki Aino, December 2018 – TJPW free online   Bird Law vs. Club Tropicana, October 2019 – Riptide YouTube   “I’m a pro wrestler”, January 2020 YouTube   Veda vs. Edith Surreal, September 2021 – Effy’s Big Gay Brunch Chicago Fite TV

Harley &amp; Emily kick off a new series we're calling "Living Legends."  With this series, we strive to present a definitive look at the lives and careers of some of your favorite active independent wrestlers.  Where did they come from?  How did they get to where they are today?  And why are they so beloved? Up first: it’s Veda Scott!  We’ll be tracking Veda’s journey from law school to ROH Dojo to Japan to commentator extraordinaire while also pulling select matches from her career. Our playlist for this episode: Veda vs. Daizee Haze, May 2011 – HWA <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNH0do90AkI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> “Change Is Coming”, Veda w/Gregory Iron, September 2012 – AIW <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VH4yYjjalE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Veda vs. Athena, October 2014 – AIW IWTV – AIW Girls Night Out 14 Veda vs. Heidi Lovelace, December 2015 – ROH <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsiI845HmKM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Veda vs. Yuki Aino, December 2018 – TJPW <a href="https://adult.noodlemagazine.com/watch/-60580921_456239874" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free online</a> Bird Law vs. Club Tropicana, October 2019 – Riptide <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OY9CQGsa6g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> “I’m a pro wrestler”, January 2020 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib2VfW4pcL4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Veda vs. Edith Surreal, September 2021 – Effy’s Big Gay Brunch Chicago Fite TV

Dear Heart, Don’t Stop Fighting: The Life & Career Of Veda Scott

We're in a post-Collective haze and that's just those of us watching from home!  Val Pancakes calls in live from an airport in Dallas to talk to Emily about everything she attended in person including Effy's Big Gay Brunch and MPW Bangerz Only. Plus: Harley and Mayydayy discuss Bloodsport 8 and Impact's Multiverse Of Matches.

We're in a post-Collective haze and that's just those of us watching from home!  Val Pancakes calls in live from an airport in Dallas to talk to Emily about everything she attended in person including Effy's Big Gay Brunch and MPW Bangerz Only. Plus: Harley and Mayydayy discuss Bloodsport 8 and Impact's Multiverse Of Matches.

Moths & Ants & Mouses

After a four-month hiatus and under the new management of Antony Khan, Ring Of Honor returns this Friday with Supercard Of Honor XV.  But what will the new women's division look like going forward?  Former Talking Honor co-hosts Harley &amp; Emily speculate and present to you... 15 Women Who Could Appear In The New ROH.

After a four-month hiatus and under the new management of Antony Khan, Ring Of Honor returns this Friday with Supercard Of Honor XV.  But what will the new women's division look like going forward?  Former Talking Honor co-hosts Harley &amp; Emily speculate and present to you... 15 Women Who Could Appear In The New ROH.

What Did They Do With The Bodies?

Photography month continues as JR chats with Christina &amp; Antoine Keels of JayLee Photography. They discuss their journey to shooting portraits and ringside for some of the biggest wrestling promotions around, their favorite wrestlers to capture, and life in the DMV. https://twitter.com/JayLeeAC

Photography month continues as JR chats with Christina &amp; Antoine Keels of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jayleephotographyac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JayLee Photography</a>. They discuss their journey to shooting portraits and ringside for some of the biggest wrestling promotions around, their favorite wrestlers to capture, and life in the DMV. <a href="https://twitter.com/JayLeeAC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JayLeeAC</a>

May You Always Be Satisfied (w/ JayLee Photography)

Grit &amp; Glitter steps outside of the ring for a look at reality(?) television and the infamous... Total Divas. Total Divas superfans Megan and Jacqui give Emily a crash course into the world of the WWE divas while breaking down three episodes of the series: S1E01 - "Welcome To The WWE", S2E03 - "On Brie's Bad Side", and S7E06 - "Divas Gone Wild." Slaps!  Cabo!  Compost toilets!  Breast milk!  All this plus an angry threat of nudity.  Buckle up, we're heading back, back, back to the top of the world.

Grit &amp; Glitter steps outside of the ring for a look at reality(?) television and the infamous... Total Divas. Total Divas superfans Megan and Jacqui give Emily a crash course into the world of the WWE divas while breaking down three episodes of the series: S1E01 - "Welcome To The WWE", S2E03 - "On Brie's Bad Side", and S7E06 - "Divas Gone Wild." Slaps!  Cabo!  Compost toilets!  Breast milk!  All this plus an angry threat of nudity.  Buckle up, we're heading back, back, back to the top of the world.

Back On Top Of The World

Jason Norris

Harley and Emily chat with author Jason Norris about his new book, The Women Of WrestleMania, and being in attendance live at Pro Wrestling Eve's Women Behaving Badly. Plus: Em, Harley, and Val Quartz discuss all the women's action at AEW Revolution including possible future directions for Thunder Rosa, Kris Statlander, and Britt Baker.

Harley and Emily chat with author Jason Norris about his new book, The Women Of WrestleMania, and being in attendance live at Pro Wrestling Eve's Women Behaving Badly. Plus: Em, Harley, and Val Quartz discuss all the women's action at AEW Revolution including possible future directions for Thunder Rosa, Kris Statlander, and Britt Baker.

We’re Not The Fortunate Ones (w/ Jason Norris)

Welcome, Grit &amp; Glitter listeners, to a brand new Patreon-exclusive show where Em Fear and Val Quartz discuss the Netflix series GLOW episode by episode.   In our intro ep, we discuss the pilot episode of the series and its focus trio of Ruth, Debbie, and Sam.  How does a theatre nerd become a pro wrestler?  How much pure rage is fueling Debbie?  How is Sam charismatic while being an undeniable POS?  And does this episode have the worst sex scene ever captured on screen?   Plus: we take a look back at the source material, the original Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling, discuss women's wrestling in 2017 - the year the Netflix GLOW premiered, and highlight segments of the 2012 documentary GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, which we will be highlighting throughout this series.   If you enjoy this first episode, be sure to subscribe to the Grit &amp; Glitter Patreon to hear future episodes, follow and support Val, and don't forget to rate and review Grit &amp; Glitter on the podcast app of your choice!

Welcome, Grit &amp; Glitter listeners, to a brand new Patreon-exclusive show where Em Fear and Val Quartz discuss the Netflix series GLOW episode by episode. In our intro ep, we discuss the pilot episode of the series and its focus trio of Ruth, Debbie, and Sam.  How does a theatre nerd become a pro wrestler?  How much pure rage is fueling Debbie?  How is Sam charismatic while being an undeniable POS?  And does this episode have the worst sex scene ever captured on screen? Plus: we take a look back at the source material, the original Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling, discuss women's wrestling in 2017 - the year the Netflix GLOW premiered, and highlight segments of the 2012 documentary GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, which we will be highlighting throughout this series. If you enjoy this first episode, be sure to subscribe to <a href="http://www.patreon.com/gritglitterpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Grit &amp; Glitter Patreon</a> to hear future episodes, <a href="http://www.patreon.com/darylapparyl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">follow and support Val</a>, and don't forget to rate and review Grit &amp; Glitter on the podcast app of your choice!

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