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Hey there, welcome to the Garden of Thought! It's a place where we plant seeds of curiosity and see what sprouts. We'll be exploring all sorts of fascinating topics with...
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Hey there, welcome to the Garden of Thought! It's a place where we plant seeds of curiosity and see what sprouts. We'll be exploring all sorts of fascinating topics with your host, Jeff Lippman: the news, pop culture, those weird creatures you hear about, old myths, alien stories, human history, and, yeah, maybe even a little wrestling. Come along for the ride, because every great story has to start somewhere.
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26 MAR 2025 · Meet Barry Walton. He's produced 7 documentariies. He's won an Emmy. He recently published "The Unknown Adventurer". And he's either the luckiest unlucky guy or the unluckiest lucky guy. He's traveled much ofthe world. He's lost a lot of jobs. And homes. And other stuff. He's been married to the mob.He's been in a bunch of fights. He's been broke. But he's always overcome.Â
Now he appears on this podcast to talk about himself and his book, without talking too much about himself and giving away the book. I think we did a pretty good job and had a good time doing just that.Â
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24 MAR 2025 · In this episode, we journey through the fascinating world of professional wrestling with veteran wrestler and podcaster Casey Thompson. Join us as Casey shares his experiences from the ring, his insights on the wrestling business, and his journey into podcasting. We also discuss the importance of enhancement talent, the evolution of wrestling promotions, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics that shape the industry. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with stories, wisdom, and a touch of humor!
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(01:48) We also have, co host Lufisto
(02:46) Tell us a little bit about your wrestling career and obviously about the podcast
(08:42) In ring Wrestling podcast was created byÂ
(13:19) You said you're a promoter too and then you switch to podcasting
(18:33) You take Jerry Lynn. His stuff's real. I mean, it's basically the same thing
(21:39) To this day, I still get confused between Sheikh AdnanÂ
(22:49) What's the best breakfast joint in Philly?Â
(27:33) There's such a gap between being a wrestler and being a promoter
(32:15) I had confidence in my ability, so I didn't care, and I did it
(33:15) You said you bought a promotion in Canada and moved it to Florida
(35:50) How is it about getting a wrestling license in Florida?
(42:01) You said WWE paid for the carÂ
(48:10) I reformatted everything and used local guys that I didn't have to bring in
(49:22) You say you think you're an insider, but you're not an insider
(50:40) How much did they say they made?
(59:07) The main event's the most important match on the card,
(01:01:10) As time went by, people started to fly themselves there and hoping for bookings
(01:07:46) Like every matches needs to be different. You need to bring a product that's different
(01:11:35) Is your promotion still going?Â
(01:18:32) Script King rx. com offers discounts on prescription drugs
(01:22:13) Yingling podcast features guest Casey Thompson from In Ring Wrestling podcast
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22 MAR 2025 · Shakespeare is a giant hole in my knowledge base. But I do know the occult or paranormal played center stage in many of his works. But that's about where it ends for me. So, a call to experts was needed. And like the fires of Rohan, they were answered. Enter frequent guest (and friend) Rev. Dr. David Parry and former thespian and current professional wrestler, Aron Haddad Stephens. Not only do they cover Shalespeare, but they cover pretty much everything. From esoteric schools of thought to philosophy, it's tackled from the lenses of the Elizabethan period and the modern periods. There are some history lessons along the way. Some working definitions. And certain philosophies oft identified with certain names or groups. Any useful substance I added is aided by luck. And of course I added a Dr. D David Schultz joke in.Â
David is not your typical clergymen. And Aron is far more than a grappler. We might just have given birth to an intellectual tag team for future shows. Â
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19 MAR 2025 · Kay Smith-Blum, a former fashionista and Seattle School Board President, spends her days debunking the tropes of the mid-20th-century history. An odd dream and the recent upheaval over leaking radioactive waste tanks at the Hanford Nuclear site compelled her to write, TANGLES, named 2024 Book of the Year by the Literary Global Book Awards and Best Debut Fiction by the American Writing Awards 2024. Smith-Blum, a sunrise writer, has lived in Seattle for four decades. She works out her writer’s block in her sons’ gardens (which she designed) and the nearest lap pool.Â
A Cold WarÂ
Love Story
Wrapped Inside an Environmental Thriller
A quietly fierce secretary,a brash young scientist,a small town cloaked in secrecy...andan entire region under threat.
I checked Audible. This book has a perfect 5 star rating.
CONTACT
Media or event inquiries, please contact:Erin Kelly Blum  erin [dot] blum [at] gpcommsconsulting.com
Book club inquiries, contact KSB: kaysmithblum[at]gmail[dot]com
Library inquiries contact Erin Kelly Blum:erin [dot] blum [at] gpcommsconsulting.com
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17 MAR 2025 · Outlandish Conversations with Zicky Dice | The Gospel of Thomas
In this episode of Garden of Thought, hosts Thomas and Jeff interview the outlandish Zicky Dice. Discussions range from Dice's upcoming charity event at MomoCon to his love for Korean BBQ and Marvel rivals. Dice also shares hilarious and intense stories of his gambling experiences and his life as a professional wrestler. The episode takes a deeper dive into Dice's dogs, his past as a musician, plans for more wrestling events, and the unique crowd at MomoCon. With anecdotes about rivalries, wrestling rumors, and wild fan interactions, this episode is packed with insightful and entertaining content.
00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap
00:14 Meet the Outlandish Zicky Dice
01:41 Gambling Stories and Confessions
09:03 Big Event Announcement: Outlandish Paradise at Momo Con
11:35 Wrestling at Momo Con: Highlights and Challenges
16:40 The Evolution of Wrestling Shows
20:00 The Essence of Championship Wrestling
21:16 The Bulldog Chronicles
23:07 Wrestling Adventures in the Dominican Republic
24:31 The Infamous Black Craft Wrestling Match
26:54 Musical Journeys and Wrestling Dreams
31:22 Food Talk and Korean Barbecue Confessions
33:21 Shakespeare, Occult, and Wrestling Connections
34:53 Band and Wrestling Crossover Ideas
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15 MAR 2025 · Phil Marks is the host of ProWrestleTimes with a history in many entertainment areas. He's also Canadian indiginous on both sides of his family. He discusses his upbringing as indiginous in Canada, and balancing that with being a poor, city kid. We talk about the differences between the two nations that comprise his DNA. It becomes a trip down memory lane as your host's questions bring memories and knowledge. We discuss the mythology, cosmology, and the many questions I typically ask when exploring something mostly foreign to me. Â
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12 MAR 2025 · Russell Little was a boy from Amarillo, Texas who met the right woman and moved to Houston. He's also an attorney with over 40 years of practice experience in domestic and criminal law. While we do share some war stories and lawyer talk, among other things, our focus was on his two Amazon best sellers in the Mystery and Thriller category.Â
Described as a combination of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen, Little weaves a tapestry of schemes, double crosses, corrupt lawyers, detecting and countermoves, all in the environment of Houston, Texas. There's crime. sex, hurricanes, and all manner of scenarios that you'll want to absorb before his third book comes out later this year.Â
He's also a huge fan of The Expanse. Nuff said.Â
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10 MAR 2025 · In this episode, we welcome Shazza McKenzie, a professional wrestler who shares her journey from Australia to America. She discusses the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country, the quirks of the American dating scene, and her experiences in the wrestling industry. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of Shazza's adventures, from navigating immigration issues to the joys of discovering St. Louis cuisine. It's a lively conversation filled with laughter, insights, and a touch of nostalgia!
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(00:00) This show always gets its own intro thanks to our friend at Wrestling Soup
(00:22) Our special guest this week is Shazza McKenzie from Australia
(01:32) Jeff Michaels: We met in America one time 13 years ago
(03:02) Where were you two wrestling when you first met
(07:30) Shazza shares her experience of moving from Australia to America
(16:41) Being a tenant in America is different than being in a tenant Australia
(22:53) What's the difference between the dating scenes in America and Australia
(26:45) Under no circumstances do you date anyone that buys a ticket to the show
(29:08) Have you heard of Australians buying their way into America for a green card
(34:12) Your life is consumed by professional wrestling, which is a blessing and a curse
(38:54) Who's your support system?
(45:47) St. Louis is known for toasted rams and barbecue
(48:45) Let's do a little dating show for shaza
(50:13) You came up through Ring of Honor dojo in 2009
(52:21) You can come up with minimum criteria for contestants, including hygiene
(59:03) Thomas: I think it'd be a fun idea to get married in Vegas
(59:51) Shazza, what's your schedule? Right. What do you have? What's coming up
(01:04:27) Shaza will be promoting MLW Wrestling's Battle Riot 40 on April 5
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8 MAR 2025 · Les Durrant joins us in the Garden to discuss UFOs. We discuss the blurring of the former lines between UFOology and religious paranormal. Les reveals he has an innate ability to summons UFOs using something akin to telepathy. We talk about different alien races. This is all during a time when there is a hot civil war within the UFO community.Â
He also took me (and you) through actual documents from the Reagan Presidential Library, NATO, and various public government .gov and .mil addresses to review records verifying programs and patents and other information about items like teleportation, mind control, triangle and diamond shaped vessels, etc. Even Johns Hopkins University's site has such information. It was quite revelatory. The listener gets to follow along with me as Les guides me to certain sites and we review some of the startling contents.
Les has been involved with MUFON, recently hosted a UFO conference, and has appeared on multiple episodes of the docu-series "Encounters: The Complete Interviews".
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5 MAR 2025 · This is a seismic episode with eruptive qualities. Because we're joined by Dr. Jeffrey Zurek, a Geophysicist and Vulcanist. So, we get sciency in the Garden way. Is the Earth's core made from a planetary collision? Are all atolls volcanoes? Is the caldera of Yellowstone an imminent threat? What's the difference between a caldera and volcano? Is The Great Salt Lake a big liar? Is an irradiated Godzilla Armidillo a risk? When the polarity shifts, does clockwise become counterclockwise? Where do continents begin and end? These and many other questions are addressed and, yes, we get real answers to these and some realer life stuff too.
Hey there, welcome to the Garden of Thought! It's a place where we plant seeds of curiosity and see what sprouts. We'll be exploring all sorts of fascinating topics with...
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Hey there, welcome to the Garden of Thought! It's a place where we plant seeds of curiosity and see what sprouts. We'll be exploring all sorts of fascinating topics with your host, Jeff Lippman: the news, pop culture, those weird creatures you hear about, old myths, alien stories, human history, and, yeah, maybe even a little wrestling. Come along for the ride, because every great story has to start somewhere.
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| Organization | Wrestling Soup Network |
| Categories | Entertainment News , Spirituality |
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