Jake and Pete discuss helping friends move and even brainstorm a new business venture. Then Jake details going above and beyond to become "moving friend" of the year. Bad flights, drive through obstacles, and absolutely no beach are contained in Episode 95!

Post-Grad Hunks

Jake recalls how he can't recall if he has had cage matches before. And apparently he can't recall a good number of them, which probably isn't a great sign. Like to Jake and Pete poke fun at all things bad independent wrestling in Episode 94!

Cage-Free Chickens

Jake discusses an enjoyable storyline he did last year with his good friend, Dustin Thomas that resulted in a few accolades and a lot of paint. He and Pete also talk Schwarzenegger movies and there being too many marks in the locker room. Listen in!

End of Days

Jake involuntarily gives up solid food for his New Year's Resolution. Then Pete and he ramble about a lot of random things. It's not the most coherent, but hopefully entertaining nonetheless!

Resolution Season

The Hot Rod (not Roddy Piper) puts on a show in the vast wasteland that is Michigan. With the promises of a killer after-party, several very different groups of humans agree. Disaster ensues; pills, booze, knives, stilettos, even some wrestling, here in Episode 91!

So They Can Identify the Body

Jake "totally doesn't" party with drug dealing pimps while he's on the road. "Totally doesn't." But if he did, it might go like this. Jake and Pete discuss legal issues and try to avoid them in episode 90, filled with ladies of the night, playgirl playmates and platters of cocaine!

Pimping and Pandering

With the end of the year comes the end of the year review. Pete and Jake discuss near death experiences, gambling away all your possessions, and Jake's anger issues. Episode 89 ends our awful 2020!

Just a Little Bump

Jake discusses his first ever international wrestling adventure. The cast of characters was colorful and the nation to our North was unforgiving. Listen to Jake and Pete talk adult books store, lucha libre and getting heat here in Episode 88!

Porno Dave and the Canadian Standoff

Jake can't stop talking about deathmatches. And Pete can't stop trying to talk Jake into actually dying in a match. So today they discuss a former deathmatch legend and the friendship Jake was hoping to strike up with that legend in Japan. Listen in!

Off the Roof Pod

Jake has officially been wrestling for half of his entire existence. He doesn't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Either way, it is. He's also officially returned to "where it began." Listen in to his birthday episode, episode 86!

Twice in Your Career

14-year journeyman professional wrestler Jake Omen has been a lot of places and done a lot of things. To be more specific, Jake Omen has been a lot of strange places and done a lot of weird things. From crack houses in London to eating live squid with Olympians in Tokyo, Jake has a few stories to tell. Plus, this is cheaper than hiring a therapist.

Russia is at the top of Jake's list and he dives into how he's going to get there. He also describes his mutual friendship with the King of "Slavonic Violence." There's also more talk of male enhancement pills. It's can't miss!

Banned in Moscow

Jake and Pete discuss the legalities of creating their own line of male enhancement pills. And Jake had five minutes to buy a flight to the Southern Hemisphere. Now he's giddy about the possibilities for adventure. Listen in!

The Indies and the Andes

Jake unveils a new episode format to play around with. Then he dives into how his start in a broken down training facility in Marion somehow is going to get him a private tour guide around the island of Malta. Listen in!

Never Travel Sober

Jakes tries to make excuses for missing a week of the podcast. Then he dives into his two weeks of bad luck. Car wrecks, leg injuries, busted noses, missing wrestling gear and more!

The Curse of Philidelphia

Cultural differences abound in today's episode as Jake talks about wrestling during natural disasters, fake Germany, and trying to make sure his nipples remain intact. The only way to describe it: Japan. Listen in!

The Japanese Typhoon Match

There's a lot of rambling this week... and song lyrics. Jake travels back to the 90s, but also South Bend to wrestle. He also talks about the big debuts on Tuesday. One that will make him famous and the other that is trash TV. Listed in to episode 8-0.

Jake and Blake Are Okay

This week Jake discusses his tattoos and what he wants out of a tattoo artist. Why has Jake been disappointed and heartbroken time after time? Is Jake the one to blame for his bad relationships? All that and more in Episode 79!

Tattoo Parlor Playboy

Jake is not shy about discussing his inspiration/weird man crushes. This week he focuses on his homie, a musician, a rebel, and the man behind the brand United State of Indiana. Listen in!

Jake is not shy about discussing his inspiration/weird man crushes. This week he focuses on his homie, a musician, a rebel, and the man behind the brand <a href="https://unitedstateofindiana.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United State of Indiana</a>. Listen in!

Anderson's Most Wanted

Jake continues to ramble on about his pseudo toughness and throwing hands. Pete joins in and names his price as well. They make big challenges and write a few checks in this week's episode!

Punch Me, Pay Me

Jake has needs and the road is the worst type of temptation. When paired up with an enabler such as Dylan Bostic, he's bound to make regrettable decisions. Hear about their adventure to the city of brotherly love from the weekend!

Jake has needs and the road is the worst type of temptation. When paired up with an enabler such as <a href="https://twitter.com/Dylan_Bostic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dylan Bostic</a>, he's bound to make regrettable decisions. Hear about their adventure to the city of brotherly love from the weekend!

We Cheat on the Road

Road trips are my favorite so it’s nice to hear others stories!

Great Podcast love the stories!

Really enjoyed the Q&amp;A episode. 

Really really enjoyed that I got name dropped. 5 STARS.

Loved the Q&A

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"We are a lot harder to read than we think" At work, studies show that others have a better perceptions of our strengths and weaknesses than we do. I've come to believe that I must validate how others view me, I cannot assume my understanding is correct without validation. This episode is fascinating, learn how to have a more accurate view of how others see you.

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"It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.
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An 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Business Wars

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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You don't have to like tennis to like this. There is so much to learn from how this rivalry made each player better. This series explores the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.

A 7 part series on Federer and Nadal

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.  Support us by supporting our sponsors!

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