Tag Archives: WWE

The Axis of Ego Nerdcast

Posted on August 27, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Not getting enough technology talk in our previous podcasts?  How about some pro wrestling thrown in?  Fantasy football references?  A discussion on various shades and flavors of clown?  Lots and lots of self-satisfied laughter?  Well, this podcast is for you. … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Nerds

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

What set Money in the Bank apart from the standard professional wrestling events of the past few years wasn’t the hot crowd in Chicago, or the slick production values, or even the great in-ring work.  Every WWE pay-per-view features at … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Better Late Than Never

Posted on July 1, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

For the first time in a while, we delve into podcast territory as a follow up on the ongoing saga of C. M. Punk.  Tom and Mike discuss the angle and reminisce a bit about sports entertainment days gone by: … Continue reading →

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The Artisan

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tom Garrett

It’s all too easy to dismiss professional wrestling as a mongrel form of entertainment that achieves neither the excitement of legitimate competition nor the imagination of true performance art. Yet, I’ve always thought those who try to pigeonhole the endeavor … Continue reading →

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Palin Strategy Is Nothing New

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As we roll towards the 2012 presidential election, Sarah Palin’s “One Nation” bus rolls with us.  The tour speeds through the country like a patriotic bullet through the collective heart of America’s enemies. Palin has been customarily tight-lipped about whether she’s … Continue reading →

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A Far-Too-Detailed Blog About the 2011 WWE Draft

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The annual sports entertainment rite of passage known as the inaptly-named WWE Draft took place tonight (April 25, as I write this).  The event fascinates me for reasons wholly unrelated to in-ring competition.  For fans savvy enough to read between … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Moment from WrestleMania 27

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Tom Garrett

There was a lot to like about WrestleMania 27.  Out of all the good matches, “sports entertainment” segments, celebrity appearances, and assorted miscellany, perhaps the best portions of the broadcast were the video packages that immediately preceded the entrances of … Continue reading →

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And . . . We’re Back.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

After a two-week slowdown caused by other commitments, we’re back at full speed. Well, such as it is. Up first is a two-part podcast. Tom and Mike transition from one topic to another like the Frogger of yore diligently hopping … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: 2-28-11

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

The end of February brings with it an eclectic podcast.  Tom and Mike discuss all of the following things, although not necessarily in this order: (1) Highlights from the past week on The Axis of Ego, (2) Mike’s favorite mammals, … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: February 14, 2011

Posted on February 14, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

The latest podcast from Tom and Mike is all over the map – literally!  Take a listen as the two discuss everything from the current state of affairs in Egypt (not too many laughs in that portion of the podcast) … Continue reading →

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