Kick Out (2.99)

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.
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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) #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!

Kick Out (2.99) #17 - Misawa & Kobashi’s Rivalry with Jack

This week, we are bringing you an interview with our friend Jack, author of Burning the Walls of Emerald, a three part series on the story of Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi's storied rivalry that spanned 15 years and two promotions. Jack walks us through their shared history and gives us his insight on key matches and pivotal moments that speak to the legacy of both of these prolific figures in puroresu.
Follow Jack on Twitter at @JackSharesGraps and click here to view his YouTube Channel where he uploads wrestling.
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 - #7 (July Tour)

Welcome to Talking Triple Crown #7! Jessie, Alicia, & Rachel are back to walk you through All Japan Pro Wrestling's Summer Action Series - the highs, the lows, everything we loved, and what is on the horizon for the promotion as Royal Road looms closer. And yes, it's our turn to discuss the fall out of Jake Lee vs. Suwama. We also answer your questions and discuss our mid-year awards!
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.

Talking Triple Crown - Royal Road Tournament Minisode

We're bringing you a quick minisode on All Japan Pro Wrestling's upcoming Royal Road tournament! Join us for a quick discussion on the participants and first sets of matches, plus our thoughts on who could be the winner and facing Suwama at the Nippon Budokan 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) #14 - Ali vs. Inoki

We're back after a little break to bring you the story of Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki. Join us as we break down the history of mixed fighting and walk you through all the details on one of the most legendary events in sports history, plus the legacy of their bout today.
Works cited for this episode on our blog. To check out Matt Charlton's wonderful Ali vs. Inoki art and words, click here. You can also purchase his works by clicking here. To watch the Ali vs. Inoki fight, you can go 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!