Kick Out (2.99)

Kick Out (2.99) #23 - The Muto Years with Dr. Jonathan Foye

Dr. Jonathan Foye released his second book, The Muto Years, on September 25. A perfect continuation of his first release from this past January (Ganbaru), his sophomore release seeks to fill in the gaps on what came after for All Japan Pro Wrestling post-2000 roster split under the presidency of none other than Keiji Muto. We talk about his writing and research process, what it was like to speak to Taiyō Kea, the very best and some of the toughest stories from this era of wrestling, and truly so much more.
You can follow Dr. Jonathan on Twitter at @JonathanFoye for updates on his upcoming projects. Purchase The Muto Years on Amazon in paperback or digital editions. Ganbaru is also available on Amazon.
We recommend checking out Justin Knipper and Fumi Saito's Write That Down! on Fight Game Media's feed and Gerard Di Trolio and Paul Völsch's podcast The Emerald FlowShow wherever you get your podcasts.
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Talking Triple Crown - Interview with Cyrus the Destroyer

Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel sat down with Cyrus the Destroyer just ahead of his return to All Japan for Tag League in November to discuss his first tour with the promotion, what it was like to work with wrestlers like Shuji Ishikawa and Kento Miyahara, dream matches, favorite places to tour in Japan, and more.
Follow Cyrus the Destroyer on Twitter @THEMONSTERCYRUS or Instagram.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com.
 

Kick Out (2.99) #22 - Requiem for Total Eclipse with Captain Lou

Last month, one of the most talked about factions in modern day All Japan Pro Wrestling, Total Eclipse, came to an end. We sat down with Captain Lou to talk about the good, the not-so-good, and everything in between. Join us for a recount of their thrilling start, a double cross on Shotaro Ashino that led to the rise of Jake Lee in the promotion, through their very last days.
Follow Captain Lou on twitter @CaptainLouJapan. Read his All Japan show reviews and more at Happy Wrestling Land.
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Kick Out (2.99) #21 - HARASHIMA

For episode #21, we are bringing you a biography episode on another puroresu Ace - HARASHIMA of DDT. Join us as we discuss the King of the Indie's college wrestling club years that laid the foundation for his career in DDT and tons of excellent match recommendations and interesting factoids from issues of Shukan Puroresu.
All works cited and match recommendations for this episode on our blog.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform. Thank you so much for your support!

Talking Triple Crown - #9 (Budokan/September Tour with Dr. Jonathan Foye)

Jessie, Alicia, and Rachel are back with special guest Dr. Jonathan Foye, to discuss All Japan's 50th Anniversary show in the Nippon Budokan and all of the fall out during AJPW Mania in Korakuen Hall. We've got your matches and moments roundup for September and answer your questions at the end.
Follow Dr. Jonathan Foye on Twitter @JonathanFoye and purchase his new book The Muto Years on Amazon. Paperbacks forthcoming.
Check out Captain Lou on Twitter at @CaptainLouJapan and read his Budokan review and other works here.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com.
We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe on your platform of choice. Thank you so much for your support!
Special thanks to Celia for all of our amazing Talking Triple Crown graphics!
Theme song credit: Combustible Sushi written and performed by Don Shenenberger, ASCAP, Cabin Hill Media, LLC.

Kick Out (2.99) #20 - Suwama, On Strength

Welcome to episode #20 of Kick Out! We are excited to be back with a look into the life and career of Suwama, the indomitable Ace of All Japan Pro Wrestling, for another milestone episode. Join us as we discuss his childhood memories, his switch from amateur wrestling to professional wrestling, and the pivotal moments and matches that have made up his stellar career as one of puroresu's modern pioneers.
Our primary source for this episode was translated by Kana at Fiverr. Please consider her for your translation needs! All works cited and match recommendations for this episode on our blog.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform. Thank you so much for your support!

Kick Out (2.99) #19 - Dragon Gate Factions with Zacky & Xavi

Today, we are bringing you the final (for now?) installment in our factions series with our good friends and Dragon Gate fans Zacky and Xavi. Join the four of us as Zacky and Xavi lead you through the Toryumon era all the way through the modern era of faction warfare. We discuss how the booking patterns and storylines have changed in Dragon Gate throughout the years and so much more.
Follow Zacky at @KidOmega91 and look out for updates on Zacky's podcast at @DGHurricane91. Follow Xavi at @ADumbMillenial, follow his MV account at @LWOSXavier, and check out his podcast Stardust Press.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform. Thank you so much for your support!

Kick Out (2.99) #18 - What Did You Think Eruption Was For? with Sarah Kurchak

We are bringing you a special episode on all things Tetsuya Endo, Kazusada Higuchi, and their stories heading into their main event bout at DDT's Peter Pan back on August 20th. Our friend and author Sarah Kurchak, who you may remember from our DDT Factions episode, joins us once again for a fantastic discussion around Higuchi and Endo's MOTY contender, the landscape of DDT Pro Wrestling, the international fan culture that surrounds it, and so much more.
*Apologies for a few seconds of lost audio at 44:16 during a response of Sarah's! We had some connection issues during our recording session.
Follow Sarah on Twitter at @fodderfigure. Pre-order her forthcoming book, Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down due out April 2023 here. Buy her book I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir here.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform. Thank you so much for your support!

Talking Triple Crown - #8 (Royal Road/August Tour)

We recorded this episode before we were able to confirm a Budokan match for Rising Hayato, the announcement of Takao Omori's mystery partner for the Budokan, and the breaking news that Joe Doering is stepping away from wrestling to battle cancer once again. Our thoughts are with Joe and his family.
Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back with coverage of All Japan's Royal Road tournament and everything that happened on the August tour. Join us as we break down our favorite matches and moments and look ahead to All Japan's 50th Anniversary show in September.
Follow Jessie at @royalroad72 or @SisterJessiee for more All Japan news.
Follow Rachel & Alicia at @kickout299, email us with questions and feedback for TCC or otherwise at kickoutat299@gmail.com.
We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe on your platform of choice. Thank you so much for your support!
Special thanks to Celia for all of our amazing Talking Triple Crown graphics!
Theme song credit: Combustible Sushi written and performed by Don Shenenberger, ASCAP, Cabin Hill Media, LLC.

Kick Out (2.99) - Interview with Jack Morris

Rachel sat down with Scottish professional wrestler Jack Morris who is currently wrestling in Pro Wrestling NOAH as part of their N-1 Victory tournament. They discuss his start as a career soccer player before transitioning to pro wrestling, his favorite moments from the N-1 so far, experiences he is looking forward to in Japan, and so much more.
Make sure you check out Jack's performances in the N-1 on Wrestle Universe. You can follow him on Twitter at @jackmorrisx17.
Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our e-zine at kickout299.wordpress.com. We are looking for contributors across all mediums - please get in touch! As always, please rate and follow/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform. Thank you so much for your support!