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Lucha Libre & Laughs Promoter Nick Gossert | Smark & Friends #92

by Zak Ralph May 6, 2022

f you ever share wrestling with an uninitiated fan, you gotta show them something with highspots, something like a car crash, or something funny, and on today’s episode we lean into the latter! Zak welcomes Lucha Libre & Laughs promoter Nick Gossert to Smark & Friends, and as you might tell about the company’s name, LLL brings together the worlds of wrestling and comedy.

We talk to Nick on how the idea of LLL came to be, times the comedians at commentary got the wrestlers to corpse, and how Nick responds to gatekeepers who say comedy has no place in wrestling. All this and more with Nick as he prepares for two upcoming shows; Day Drinking Demolition on May 22 and Hey Rube, their anniversary show on June 24th!

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S&F #91 | C*4 Watchalong with Buddy

Hardly the first time we’ve explored the notion of comedy and wrestling on this show. Have you met Casey Corbin? Casey is a comedian from the Great White North who also happens to host his own wrestling podcast, Talk N Wrestling on Never Sleeps Network. Catch our watch along of The Voros Twins taking on Son of Irish and Syd Greed from Love Pro Wrestling’s first event, Change The Game! S&F #88

May 6, 2022 34 views

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C*4 Wrestling Watchalong with Buddy | S&F #91

by Zak Ralph April 24, 2022

written by Zak Ralph

He’s back! Making an unprecedented FOURTH appearance on S&F, Zak’s 6-year-old son Buddy returns to the show. Last time, Buddy interviewed Speedball Mike Bailey and picked his brain on martial arts, and with the advice Speedball offered, Buddy now has his yellow belt in Taekwondo. Today, Buddy’s taking part in a straight-forward wrestling watchalong, with footage provided by one of the finest Canadian Wrestling promotions, C*4 Wrestling out of Ottawa! We’re enjoying Fatal 4 Way action between Kevin Blackwood, Kevin Blanchard, Holden Albright, and Flying Frank Milano!

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Capital City Championship Combat (C*4) is Canada’s most exciting brand of professional wrestling. Proudly based out of the nation’s capital, Ottawa, Ontario – since 2007, we have been setting the standard for independent wrestling in Canada.

Featuring hard hitting, high flying and larger than life action, and the very best talent from Ontario, Quebec, and across the United States, as well as other international guests – we offer a totally unique product, unlike anything else found in the world.

Over the years, C*4 has built a large fan base with fans from all across Ontario and Quebec – and continues to grow via streaming internationally on Independentwrestling.TV as well as on DVD and digital options around the world provided by Smart Mark Video.

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LPW 3 WE’RE A HAPPY FAMILY, Edmonton Alberta April 29th. Ravenous Randy Myers vs Michael Richard Blais
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Music: “Cerebrus” by Ian Abel Band
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After you’ve enjoyed this one, revisit Buddy’s last appearance on the show, in which he interviewed Speedball Mike Bailey and watched his match against Big Ben Tull from IWS. S&F #78

April 24, 2022 45 views

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Todd Matthy, Disciple Creator | Smark & Friends #90

by Zak Ralph April 8, 2022

written by Zak Ralph

Your favourite wrestler WISHES he could handle this lore! On this episode of Smark & Friends, we welcome writer Todd Matthy, creator of DISCIPLE! A comic that blends equal measures of Monday Night RAW and American Gods, Disciple tells the tale of Jesse, an aspiring pro-wrestler that makes a Faustian bargain with the God of War himself!

The campaign to fund Disciple was launched on Kickstarter earlier this month. Between this episode’s recording and release, Disciple reached it’s funding goal and is presently pursuing awesome stretch goals! Visit the project’s Kickstarter for more! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/disciplecomicbook/disciple/

“Todd Matthy tells a unique and compelling story in the most creative way as a timeless battle of immortals crosses paths with the world of modern day professional wrestling. The ring has always been a platform to settle disputes, and these deities have more at stake than the loyal fans watchings can fathom”—Rob Van Dam

“This is smart and original. I very much enjoyed what I read, I see potential, and I heartily endorse this project”–Mark Waid

“Good job. Way to testify”- D’Von Dudley

“DISCIPLE is what happens when you mix myth with kayfabe and discover they’re the same. Wicked artwork and deadly coloring make it an enjoyable read.” –Jay Sandlin

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LPW 3 WE’RE A HAPPY FAMILY, Edmonton Alberta April 29th. Ravenous Randy Myers vs Michael Richard Blais
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Fantasy fiction in a pro-wrestling setting. *chef’s kiss* If you’re intrigued by DISCIPLE, check out THE LUCHADOR audio adventure podcast, and catch our conversation with creator Dan Valero Fletcher and star Jeffry “Tito Saenz! S&F #73

April 8, 2022 76 views

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Walter J. Lyng | Smark & Friends #89

by Zak Ralph April 1, 2022

written by Zak Ralph

It’s a big weekend for the wrestling fandom! Fans are scurrying around Dallas taking in all manner of wrestling shows culminating at WrestleMania, and comedian Walter J. Lyng is bringing some of that ‘Mania excitement to Montreal. At Champs, Montreal’s oldest sports bar, Walter will be hosting WrestleMania Watchparty Weekend, Saturday and Sunday night! Not only will Walter be bringing his peers in comedy with him, but wrestlers from Zak’s favourite promotion, IWS!

And beyond that, we’re taking time to celebrate and discuss celebrity involvement in WrestleMania – after all, our own hometown hero is involved in one this year! We chat about some of our favourite cameos in a wrestling ring as well as an in-depth chat about Sami Zayn vs Johnny Knoxville!

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As mentioned throughout the episode, Walter and I enjoyed some GET WITH THE GREEN Citrus Ale at IWS UnFnSanctioned. I spoke with Green Phantom a few weeks back all about this new, very tasty beverage! S&F #83

April 1, 2022 76 views

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Casey Corbin | Smark & Friends #88

by Zak Ralph March 28, 2022

written by Zak Ralph

Award-winning comedian, host of Talk N Wrestling on Never Sleeps Network, and all-around awesome dude, Casey Corbin joins us on today’s Smark & Friends! Casey’s comedy has been featured from coast to coast in the Great White North and beyond, including comedy specials on CTV and Comedy Network.

On Talk N Wrestling, Casey and his co-host Reese have welcomed luminaries from stand-up and pro-wrestling, including Michelle Shaughnessy, RJ City, Blair Rudy, Colt Cabana, and many more – it is the podcast where wrestling and comedy collide, after all!

In advance of #LPW DON’T WANT TO GROW UP, Casey joins us today for a watchalong of a match from LPW’s October event CHANGE THE GAME, featuring @Voros Twins!

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Want to catch another Watchalong? Check out when we welcomed punk rock podcaster, host of The Punk Roquette Show Émilie Plamonon as we catch Ruby Soho – then known as Heidi Lovelace – vs Kimber Lee from F1RST Wrestling. YOUTUBE, MAIN PAGE

March 28, 2022 75 views

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Astrid Asks: Episode Four | Zoë Sager

by Astrid Pizarro March 19, 2022

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This week’s edition of Astrid Asks features another interview with one of the top Canadian wrestlers on the scene, Zoë Sager! Tune in as Astrid chats with the PWA Women’s Champion about learning under Lance Storm, favourite matches, her upcoming match against Nicole Matthews & Kc Spinelli, and more!

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March 19, 2022 20 views

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Between Two Beards: Episode 44 | March 17th, 2022

by Joe Poulin Jr March 19, 2022

written by Joe Poulin Jr

Scott Hall, Big E, AEW theme music, Rock vs Hogan, and a rebuttal to Trent’s Mom Sue! They covered it all on Thursday night, so don’t miss out on the replay of the latest edition of Between Two Beards!