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Roll Up returns after a long hiatus with episode 100! Eschewing the pomp and circumstance customarily associated with that threshold, we look back on the year as well as the latest releases. Todd also rolls out the finals of Legends World Cup tournament! All that & more.
James Beard joins Sam at the Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa for a wonderful and wide-ranging conversation. This is a not-to-be-missed interview covering all aspects of James' career and opinions on the business - what works and why, how to not give the fans what they want but make them want what you have to give, and, of course, the importance of the third man in the ring.
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We're on the final stop as all roads lead to Galacticon in Waterloo, IA! Sam and Todd hit all the teasers, news, and notes leading into con weekend as well as providing updates on the TNT Hall of Fame weekend and some real world wrestling news, too!
We're making a real Impact with this episode! The Uncharted Territory crew joins Todd and Mike and two very special guests to reveal the full roster of the next IPW set coming in just a few short weeks. You will not want to miss this deep dive into the incredible array of talent assembled for this set. It's a golden opportunity. Plus, the usual rundown of all the haps in Filsinger Games from your officail Filsinger Games podcast!
Mike, Sam, and Todd are back with all the news that's fit to cast! We talk about all the latest teasers from Fed HQ, give a full rundown of G-Con weekend, talk a bit about AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door PPV, and what's been happening in our feds. All that and more that you won't want to muss as we continue the Road to Galacticon!
We've got a little bit of everything on this one. News, notes, fed check-ins, and some real world talk. But the main event is undeniably a deep(er) dive into Future Shock 2118. We try to cover all the bits we didn't get to yet and more.
Sam and Todd are back to provide a rundown of the Road to Galacticon virtual convention. All the news, interviews, reveals, tournaments, and more from the day. Plus, we bring you the full interview with Joe Malenko! Hear stories about his early days in the business, working Florida and the Bahamas, his time in Japan, and the personalities he interacted with along the way. Plus, we visit LEGO corner, chat with Todd about his Legends World Cup tournament, and more!
We're back with an overview of the Q1 releases for 2023. Plus, we've got a rundown of the upcoming Road to Galacricon Virtual Con. All that and more!
It's been a long 12 weeks, but the Roll Up crew is back! And we're not going anywhere. Join us as we cover the latest news from Fed HQ, chat about the upcoming Legends Ladies 3 set, and do a full preview for Future Shock 2118! All this, and more. Thank you so much for your patience and for hitting that download button. Roll responsibly, promoters!
This week we're bringing your our Top 5 Legends from the Legends of Wrestling game line. Who made the cut? Who didn't? No honorable mentions. No prolonged chit-chat. Todd and Sam are in and out with their picks in less than 20 minutes. Plus, Sam gives his thoughts on the perennial, Todd gives a fed update, and we bring you the full Tom Filsinger interview - if you can call it that :-) - from the weekend that was. All that and more!
We're back as Todd and Mike take you through the Filsinger Games Perennial - all the announcements, tournaments, and interviews. Plus, we've got the full Jamers Beard interview for your listening pleasure.
Better late than never, the gang is back to look at their favorite releases of 2022 for the Champions of the Galaxy-related lines. Biased? Absolutely. But however you slice it, 2022 was a great year for the GWF, Kronos, FTR, and Reimagined lines, and these three diverse lists are a testament to that. Plus, we have all the news on the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial. Sadly, we were informed of Jay Briscoe's passing as we finished. Needless to say, it cast a pall on the proceedings, so we wanted to wrap up fittingly regardless of how stunned and inarticulate we may have been. The entire Filsinger Games crew sends their thoughts and positive vibes to Jay's family - in particular, his daughters as they were in the vehicle with him and suffered serious injuries.
It's the time of year when we can look back and take stock of everything happening in this great community and all of our beloved game lines. Tom Filsinger joins us to talk about the state of Champions of the Galaxy and what we might expect going forward. We also touch on Legends, Indies, recent comments and criticisms, and, of course, creativity and passion. It's always great when Tom stops by, and this was no exception.
Of course, Todd and Sam also get promoters up to speed on all the happenings as Fed HQ and when they might expect those holiday shipments!
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Promoters! We are back with an episode... Not exactly brand new, but an episode with an interview from the KoPW podcast archives with none other than Legend of Wrestling Magnum TA! Everyone needs a little break now and again, but rather than leave your earbuds empty, we decided to do something we've talked about for quite a while and dig up some cool content from years past - 4 years ago, that is. On the eve of All In, we had the chance to chat with Magnum about just about everything we could think of and then some. We were supposed to get 20-30 minutes, and Magnum gave us over an hour. In addition to this, Sam discusses some of the latest announcements and what you can expect next week from Roll Up!
As always, thanks for downloading, and make sure to hit that like and subscribe and leave a review if you're so inclined. Roll responsibly!
The spotlight shines on promoter Drew Harmon this week! We speak to Drew about his interest in the game from the beginning until now, what got him into wrestling, and the poignant tribute to his cousin - FTR's Splash, as well as his thoughts on his other FTR creation, Workrate. Plus, we've got the latest from Fed HQ, more notes on Todd's experience at Full Gear, and we chat a bit about Survivor Series WarGames! All this, and more!
We are back! And this time we've got a tournament of factions. What better way to hold such a tournament than to welcome our own faction... A faction of Mikes! That's right, Mike Melesky is back in the co-host seat - joined by Mike Delve, Mike Solko, Mike Bratta, and Mike Leotis (Of Wrestler Weekly Podcast!) Which factions (or stables) have been chosen by the TournamentMaster for us to whittle down to one champion? Will it be a black and white night? Or will stallions run wild? Will there be any surprises? And what reasons does our esteemed panel have for their choices? Listen in a find out!
Plus, we've got the lowdown from Game Night! All the announced cards, the GCon location, and the FTR CAC contest winners (spoilers... they're on the show!)
It's a super-sized episode with all the trimmings, promoters, and we're so glad you're joining us!
We're joined this week by Ty States to chat about the latest Indies Women Promoter Prime poll winners. We also throw the spotlight on the legnedary Pat Patterson in our main event. We talk about why pat was important for his work in the ring as well as out and what his legacy means today. Plus, we spend some time chatting about current events in WWE and AEW. All that and more!
For our main event this week, we shine the promoter spotlight on Greg Hunter! Greg ran a tournament room at the last virtual con as well as the finals and his play-by-play garnered lots of acclaim from promoters. Turns out, of course, that Greg worked the announce booth for NWA Wildside and Anarchy. He's also done some ring announcing and booking in his time in the business and we wanted the chance to pick his brain about all of that, the game, and pro wrestling in general. It was a lot of fun and a great way to bring back the Promoter Spotlight segment.
Of course, that's not all! We also cover all the announcements and news from Fed HQ - including the winners of the indies prime Q4 polls. All this, and so much more.
We are thrilled to be joined by author and journalist Ian Douglass for this episode of Roll Up. Ian worked on Brian Blair's autobiography, Truth Bee Told, as well as books by Bugsy McGraw, Dan Severn, and Swoggle. His latest book, Bahamian Rhapsody: The Unofficial Story of Pro Wrestling's Unofficial Territory 1960-2020, is a fascinating look at wrestling in the Bahamas. Ian also writes for Men's Health and the Ringer among other outlets. You won't want to miss this in-depth conversation beginning at the 31-minute mark!
Plus, we bring you all the news and notes from Fed HQ and let you in on what our Halloween holidays were like.
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We're bringing you all the details from the "Autumnal Con" as well as the Brian Blair interview from the con! All that and plenty of updates form Fed HQ.
We're back with CZW goodness one more time! We've got Zeke Gould with us again to go in-depth on sets 3-5 and wrap up with promoter prime exclusives. Plus, the latest news on the Filsinger Games Holiday Kickoff Con and a tease - maybe more - of the latest FTR news!
Zeke Gould joins us to do a deep dive on CZW sets 1 & 2. We talk about the careers of each individual name in the set as well as the special matches included in the booklet(s). Plus, we chat about indie wrestling and deathmatch wrestling in general and we even drop some major hints about special things to come. In addition to all this, we go over the latest news from Fed HQ. Don't forget to get your ticket to the upcoming Filsinger Games Holiday Virtual Con (Autumnal Con!) and get your exclusive limited edition cards - one COTG, and one LOW.
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CZW Talent Relations, PR, and Fan Experience Coordinator Shannon Hunter joins Sam and Todd to talk about the rich history of Combat Zone Wrestling, the new direction for the company, the legacy of Tournament of Death, and the participants of Tournament of Death 19 - a field that includes Necro Butcher, Orin Veidt, and Mickie Knuckles. Plus, we cover all latest news and teasers from Fed HQ - including an announcement about the next virtual con!
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Todd and Sam are joined by Ty States to do an overview of the upcoming Best of the Women Indies 2022. We go card by card as the full roster has now been announced. Get a behind the scenes look at the creative process as we dive deep on stats, gimmicks, and movesets. Plus, we talk a bit about the current state of the women indies scene. We also go over the latest teasers, latest news from fed HQ, and update on current expected shipping dates.
Todd and Sam are back to discuss the latest teasers, AEW Grand Slam, and do an overview of both of the Cauliflower Alley Club sets.
We gather together to celebrate the birthday of the Tournament Master! We've got loads of special guests, an AEW Dynamite watch-a-long, and, of course, a tournament! Tune in to find out who all joined us, what we thought of Dynamite as it happened, and what the tournament was all about and who won!
We're back with a brand new episode and no delays! Roll Up welcomes Kevin Butcher back to the podcast, but this time he gets the spotlight all to himself as we attempt to dig a little deeper than our normal spotlight questions and chat about rules, bootlegs, and a whole lot more. Plus, what would any wrestling-related podcast be without at least touching on the events of this past weekend? We also have all the latest from Fed HQ - teasers, surprises, virtual cons, and more!
This week - er, actually last - this episode is monstrously late... So, we're time-traveling! What was all the news that was fit to discuss on Roll Up a week ago? Come along and find out. The new teasers, set availability, preorder dates, and lots more from Fed HQ. WWE & AEW musings, brief touches on NJPW and Stardom, and maybe a little more. But our main event of the evening is an overview of the Old Wrestling sets and promoter prime releases! Todd is the man behind the mic with the details on the who's, what's, and why's of the whimsical and fascinating world of Olde Wrestling. We've got that and more on the latest Roll Up!
We're back with a brand new episode, and we're covering the latest Filsinger Games teasers as the season has begun anew! Plus we continue our conversation about the current wrestling scene and take the opportunity to visit our feds with a rundown of our latest cards. But that's not all! The main event features an interview with UTP co-host and Legends Team member Chad Olson from GalactiCon 2022. We had a lot of fun as he dished about the latest TnT Set, the IPW indies set, and a whole lot more!
The Roll Up crew brings you the full James Mitchell interview from Galacticon 2022. What did the Sinister Minister have to say about his beginnings in Smoky Mountain, his time in WCW, and his run with Tajiri and Mikey Whipwreck in ECW? Tune in to find out. Plus, we've got some info on what might be next for the podcast, and we need your input, promoters! Some brief - we mean it this time - thoughts on the latest in the real world of wrestling, too.
We're back with a mammoth episode that includes the full Tom Filsinger interview from GalactiCon 2022. Hear Tom's musings about his process, the new characters in 2138, and what's next for the GWF & Filsinger Games. Plus, we've got lots of thoughts about WWE's seemingly new direction, if AEW should be worried, and some more odds and sods to wrap a bow around this epic.
We're back with an inside look at GalactiCon & Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Weekends! Stories, personalities, tournaments, and wrestling galore. Whether you were there in person, virtually, or missed out, we've got all the announcements, the winners, and behind-the-scenes tales to put you in Chicago and Waterloo. Plus, someone tells us this is... Episode 69?!?!
We're kicking off Galacticon 2022 weekend with a "live" Impact Pro Wrestling roster reveal. Hear the names of all 11 set members and reactions to the art. To help us celebrate and learn about the talent in IPW, Uncharted Territory co-host and Legends team member Chad Olson joins us, and he's not alone! IPW standout and stalwart Justin Decent is along for the ride providing fantastic insight and great stories about each and every member of this set - and he's one of them! We also give a rundown of what's in store for G-Con weekend, TnT Hall of Fame weekend, and even get to all the latest Filsinger Games teasers! It's a big episode, it's a big couple of weekends coming, and some amazing sets are on their way to you, loyal promoters. Hit that download button, like, and subscribe so you won't miss a thing.
The Road To Galacticon continues as we take a look back at the last time the con was held at a hotel - and in conjunctiuon with Geek Fest! Todd takes on a journey through the weekend as well as the preparation that went into the event, the wrestling shows promoted that weekend, the talent on hand, of course, the Filsinger Games related tournaments and shenanigans. Whether you were there in person, have heard stories, or come in with completely fresh ears, it's a fascinating look a back at a truly unique 'con!
Plus, there are all the usual news, notes, teasers, and Sam's prattling on about collectibility, prices, kindness, and community.
We are joined by four very special guests this week, each representing a different branch of the armed forces to determine who is the true American Hero of the Filsinger Games Universe! Pete Beck (Air Force), Juston Sanudo (Army), Scott Pokett (Navy), and Thomas Keen (Marines) are here as the Tournmanet Master leads us through his custom brackets with talent from Champions of the Galaxy, Legends of Wrestling, and the Indies as we cast a vote for our favorites on the road to crowning a winner. Plus, we have the usual news and notes from Fed HQ and plenty of input from our panel on a number of topics. Sam gives a brief rundown of Forbidden Door and we look ahead to what's next on the Road to Galacticon!
Tom Filsinger joins us to discuss all the latest from Fed HQ as well as answer questions from promoters on this episode of Roll Up! We get as much as we can about 2138 straight from the horse's mouth. Do we get him to spill the beans? Plus, we take a look at the creative process and how he and Daryl Banks have worked to craft some incredible pieces of art for the upcoming set. That and a whole lot more!
It's time for a riot! Sam and Todd preview, tease, and outright spoil some of the goodness coming your way with the latest chapter of FTR - Riot Time! Where does the new episode get its title? Who are the newcomers? Any returning faces? How did it all come about? And what might be in store for the future? We answer all of that and a whole lot more. Plus the usual notes from Fed HQ as Galacticon quickly approaches, and some real-world wrestling news and notes (don't worry, we keep much briefer than last time!) in this brand new episode of the official podcast of Filsinger Games.
Indies gameline maestro Zeke Gould joins us to talk about the new Best of Indies 2022 set. We also go in depth with out thoughts on Cody Rhodes, MJF, CM Punk, and the current state of the Indies, WWE, and AEW. All of that, plus the usual updates from Fed HQ including all the teasers.
Author Brian Solomon joins Mike and Sam to discuss his new book, Blood & Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik. We talk about the origins of the project, what research helped him the most, and plenty of stories about the Sheik's life and career. We also touch on Brian's background and work with WWE as well as his thoughts on the current wrestling landscape. Plus, we have a brief overview of all the teasers and fed HQ news you'd expect. Special thanks to promoter Travis Heckel for helping to arrange this interivew!
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Todd and Sam bring you an epic overview of each and ever SHIMMER set released by Filsinger Games. Plus, we run down the indie, prime, and legends of the future cards that helped set the stage and carry on the legacy of those original 5 sets. First, we kick things off with our regluar rundown of teasers and news from Fed HQ. Then we talk about some of the latest scuttlebutt from the real world of wrestling. It's a mega-sized episode and we hope promoters enjoy all the conversation on the latest Roll Up!
Mike, Sam, and Todd are bringing you an episode from a galaxy far, far away... er, sort of! This week we talk about one of our favorite things and an early influence on Champions of the Galaxy - Star Wars. What are our earliest memories? Favorite moments? How have we engaged with the franchise over the years? Plus, a whole lot more on of our favorite pieces of media.
Of course, we have the usual teasers and news from Fed HQ to bring you up to date on all the happenings with the most fantastic game in the galaxy!
Sam and Todd are joined by Zeke, Troy, John (riffdog), and JR Goldberg to determine the number one masked indie wrestler card from Filsinger Games Indies game line. There were clean sweeps, there were 2-2 tiebreakers, but, in the end, there can be only one! We had a great time discussing our reasons for the selections we made and I know I learned some things along the way. Plus, we have out usual coverage of the latest teasers and news from Fed HQ!
We are joined this week by longtime promoter Thomas Keen. TK kindly stepped in at the last moment when our scheduled interview needed some readjusting. Of course, in addition to shining the spotlight on TK, we have our overview of the latest teasers and news from fed HQ. Plus we have some conversation about AEWs women's division in light of Becky Lynch's recent comments, a quick rundown of the STARDOM Cinderella Tournament, and a whole lot more!
Sam and Todd are bringing you a special ahem celebratory episode with a ramshackle mini legends spotlight on Mr. 4:20, Rob Van Dam. No, no, your hosts were not wearing "legal-in-some-states" smiles, we were, however, wholly unprepared and having fun with our conversation about a myriad of topics including the new teasers, G-Con updates, AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door news, and more! Join us as we riff on the legendary RVD's career - the ups and downs, the championships, the standout matches and moments, and more.
The trio reunites to welcome Legends Of Wrestling team member, Uncharted Territory co-host, longtime player, and USWA booker, Cory Olson to the show. We talk teasers - if Sam can remember them - the latest wrestling news, and more. Then we launch into a discussion of Cory's booking strategies for his USWA - how does he prefer to introduce and build new talent? What are his thoughts on utilizing the lower card and enhancement talents? What are his house rules? And a whole lot more! This is an episode that's been a long time in the offing and we're thrilled to bring it to you, promoters!
Todd and Sam are navigating the Road to Galacticon on this brand new episode of Roll Up. We kick things off with an overview of the con - the tournaments, the interviews, the panels, and, oh yes, the reveals! Then we talk a bit about Wrestlemania Weekend and Sam gives a brief rundown of the recent kickoff to the STARDOM Cinderella Tournament. But our main event this episode is our not-to-be-missed interview from the con with Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco! Gerry answers our questions and yours in this must-listen. Then we wrap up with a little peek at what's to come.
We're bringing you a super-sized episode for 'Mania week!
Rob Beaubien joins Mike, Todd, and Sam for an in-depth discussion of the brand new Kronos: Return to Civilization set. We talk about the characters, the storylines, and what Rob would do next - but in this case "it's up to you promoter", truly!
Plus, we front-load the show with discussions on the final teasers for this round of releases, a brief overview of Legends Expansion IX, the Best of the Indies Tag Teams 2022, and a mammoth discussion of Wrestlemania season. As if that were not enough, Sam has a brief riff on the latest Stardom shows - the two-night Stardom World Climax - filled with some of the best wrestlers working today.
All this and so much more!
It's been 1 year since this whole endeavour started so we're celebrating the only way we know how... With absolutely no clue what we're doing. Todd and Sam are joined by Uncharted Territory's Chad Olson to riff on topics ranging near and far! The year in review? That's sort of here. Favorite cards and sets? Sure, kinda. What wrestling we've been watching? Well, you already know the answer to this... mostly. Plus, Chad asks us a super-duper question that inspires some cool - and rather toyetic - discussion! Of course, we also talk about the teasers, upcoming releases, cons and so much more! Thank you all for an awesome year. Here's to many more!
Hey yo! Roll Up is rollin' along and we've got an interview with indies contributor Zeke Gould as we go over the upcoming Best of the Indies Tag Teams 2022 card by card. Plus, we ask the question - which tag team is in most need of an update? Of course, we have the usual teasers and news from Fed HQ including the Road to Galacticon Virtual Con coming up 'Mania weekend and the big one, Galacticon, emanating from Chicago, IL! And to wrap things up we talk a bit of AEW Dynamite and pay tribute to wrestling legend Scott Hall.
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Fed HQ is bursting with news, stories, reviews, and some March Madness! Sam, ever the raconteur, details his journey to signing Billy Wicks for the game, Mike warns about the muzzle on more than one occasion, and Todd comes through with a live AEW Dynamite report as well as a special interview with Legends Team member, Uncharted Territory co-host, and b-ball enthusiast Stu Lowry. Todd and Sam also breakdown AEW Revolution on top of all that! Plus, there are plenty of teaser reviews, updates on G-Con, and more in store for you on this epic episode of Roll Up.
It's March, you know what that means! Todd lives up to his nom de guerre by setting up a tournament that's sure to stir up some conversation from promoters - all 8 Legends of Wrestling Expansion sets duke it out to see who will take the title. But we couldn't do it alone! Bill Lewis (bookerbill), Dave Little (EpicDave), Tim Dalton (TDalton), and Travis Heckel (Travis605) join Sam as Todd moderates. Will your favorite expansion make it all the way? Or will it fall in the first round? Do you agree with our rationale? Or will opinions flood the comments? It wasn't easy and some opinions may have changed on the fly, but in the end, we felt good about the winner.
Plus, we've got all the usual news and notes from Fed HQ!
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That's right, promoters, this time you're the ones asking the questions. Todd, Mike, and Sam are here to answer an array of questions from listeners covering COTG, Legends, behind the scenes, and more. Of course, we also have our usual news and notes from Fed HQ and some talk about the latest teasers... Maybe even a tease of the tease coming on preorder Friday!
It's Promoter Spotlight time and we're bringing you an interview with the venerable Colonel Pete Beck USAF (Ret). Pete takes us through his early days as a promoter, how he became a wrestling fan, and his career in the Air Force. Of course, no conversation with Pete would be complete without a dive on his bootleg creations - Death Knight II especially. But that's not all, loyal promoter, no. We've also got some talk about the Cody Rhodes situation, all the new teases and news from Fed HQ, and more!
We are back with a mega-sixed episode charting the course of the Filsinger Games EVOLVE sets. Who were the standouts of each set? Is one set more of a must-have than another? How did these sets impact the current production philosophy of the Indie game line? We dive deep to answer these questions and more! Plus, the usual news and notes from Fed HQ and some thoughts on the AEW Dynamite we were watching as we set up to record.
We had such a great time at the Filsinger Games Perennial 2022 and Todd and Sam are giving a complete overview of the event as well as bringing the Les Thatcher interview from the con. That's right! If you missed the con, you're getting the chance to hear the Les Thatcher interview on this very episode. We also have all the teases and inside info from Fed HQ you've come to expect!
Roll Up returns to throw the spotlight on the original Gladiators - Brute & Massacre! What are some of our first and fondest memories of the pair? What did we think of their characters? How did they perform for us? Favorite storyline moments? And where do they fit, not only in the pantheon of Gladiator characters but the entirety of the classic GWF canon?
Of course, we also have updates on the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial, release teases, some real-world wrestling commentary, a little trip to the LEGO corner, and so much more!
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Hello, promoters! We are back, and so is Mike! That's right, the triumphant trio is reunited for an episode dedicated to one of our favorite legends - and that might be an understatement. Todd's got news about the upcoming Perennial, including some info on the special guest, Les Thatcher, and Mike gives us a quick update on the Ringside Companion. Then we dive into our main event. We provide an overview of Piper's upbringing, separating fact from myth on breaking into the business, his early days in the territories. Then we spend a fair bit of time on the most pivotal period of Piper's early career - Southern California. Of course, we talk a little about Portland, Georgia, and Mid Atlantic on our journey to the WWF and his WCW days. Peppered in are our favorite Piper moments, matches, and memories. We also see the return of the LEGO Corner, and Todd has the urge to answer a question from the recent Uncharted Territory AUA! And remember, just when you think you know the answers, we're bound to change the questions!
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It's Promoter Spotlight time! Grant Baciocco (toasterboy) joins us for a discussion that covers all the usual ground (how did he get into wrestling, how'd he get into the game, etc.) but also takes us on an interesting path about puppets, stand-up, and a snuggie! Of course, we also go into detail about the Filsinger Games Fan Podcast, his overview videos, the superb CWFH bootlegs, Throwing Toasters, and more!
But that's not all, promoter! Todd gives us the lowdown on the upcoming Perennial virtual con, we talk a little AEW, NXT, and Wrestle Kingdom, and Todd introduces a new segment - LEGO Corner :-)
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Happy New Year, promoters! We're back with a brand new episode. We're light on news and notes this week, but we make up for it with a special guest and an overview of a pretty cool endeavour. Zeke Gould (mrvegas) joins us to discuss his achievement of playing and posting every day in 2021. Plus, we talk indies wrestling and have a few teases for what might be next up in the line. Not content to stop there, Sam, Todd, and Zeke also give their top 3 releases from each game line as we provide a capsule review of 2021. Like, Follow, Download, Listen, and Enjoy! As always, thank you for being a part of this community. Here's to a spectacular 2022.
2021 is just about in the books and Sam is here to share his thoughts on the state of the podcast, what led us here, and where we're going. Plus, there's a lot of love for the team and community with some shoutouts to those that have joined us on the show and/or commented on the boards and interacted at the cons. But that's not all. The promised cutting room floor bits from our Mark James interview are the meat of the episode and will shine a light on more Memphis stories to compliment the release of the latest Legends of Wrestling set.
Also, be sure to check out Uncharted Territory this week as Sam, Todd, and Mike join the crew to talk the past year of Legends.
Happy New Year!
NOTE: We had some technical issues on this one due to faulty internet connections. I've attempted to remove as many pauses, stutters, and as much of the static as I can. Unfortunately, I uploaded the incorrect version the first time around - so if you downloaded prior to 11 PM Eastern, I would encourage you to delete that and re-download the newest iteration. Thanks!
We're back with a fun-filled episode as we take a deep dive into the latest FTR set. Riding shotgun is FTR mastermind, @Swarm Beaubien. Characters, stats, art, narrative - we get to it all in a compact 80 minutes, no less. Plus, we've got all the latest news and notes from Fed HQ. Thanks, as always, for listening, promoters, and Happy Holidays!
Sam and Todd are bringing the holiday fun with a rundown of all the COTGOnline Holiday exclusive cards from years past. Plus some exciting information for those that may have missed out on any (or all) of them. We also talk about what's on our wishlist - both for Filsinger Games and otherwise. Of course, we've also got updates on the latest releases - scheduling, final teases, and hopes for what's next. We had to call an audible due to scheduling issues - but our FTR coverage will be coming at you next week! In the meantime, enjoy this slice of holiday fun.
We're talking about the Q4 Indies release, Women of the Indies - International Edition! How do we sign all this talent? Thoughts on the artwork, the stat process, where each talent fits, and what we think of their current work on the scene. And, of course, we couldn't do it without the input of the indies women maestro, Ty States. Ty joins us to talk about his entry into the game, his interest in wrestling and women's wrestling in particular, as well as how he got his start working on cards.
Of course, we have all our usual news and notes and teaser discussion right upfront.
As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to join the conversation at https://filsingergames.proboards.com. Visit www.filsingergames.com to get all the latest expansions for your fed!
We are back with a freewheeling episode turning the spotlight on the one and only Jack Dourakos! A player from the early days and an inaugural Galacticon attendee, Jack's passion for the game and wrestling run deep. We talk about how he got his start, some of his earliest memories of the game, what drew him to wrestling and how he started as an announcer. We also take a detour into one of Jack's (and Sam's) other primary passions - Music! This was a lot of fun, and frankly, we barely scratched the surface. Luckily, we get the on-air guarantee of a rematch sooner rather than later to cover all the stuff we missed out on.
In addition to this, we have news and notes on the latest announcements and when you might expect to receive your precious pre-orders of all the latest and greatest from Fed HQ!
It's tournament time! The Tournamentmaster himself has put together a tournament of Gladiators - both singles and tag teams. Who will reign supreme? We've got an all-star panel to help us decide. Sam, Todd, and Mike are joined by Rob Beaubien, Pete Beck, Kevin Butcher, and Matt Dickendesher. Who got a clean sweep of all seven votes? Who needed a tie-breaker? And who did we crown the ultimate Gladiator? Listen on, dear promoter, and find out!
Plus, we go over all the latest teasers from Fed HQ and hear from Mark James on the latest Legends announcement! All this and more!
Noted Memphis Wrestling hiistorian, Mark James, joins the show for an extended interview about the territory and some of it's most memorable workers, angles, and history. Plus, we go over AEW's Full Gear '21 PPV match by match, all the teasers, news & notes from Fed HQ, and more!
0:00 - 16:12 - Opening Bell, Teasers, News & Notes
16:13 - 1:00:08 - AEW Full Gear & Stuff
1:00:08 - 2:32:00 - Mark James
2:32:01 - END - Odds and Sods, Go-Home
We are back chock-full with brand new content! Kevin Ford returns alongside one of the galaxy's most helpful promoters, Troy, to discuss the CHIKARA sets - favorite cards, best art, interesting signings, trickiest stats, and more! Plus, we kick off with some of the latest on ROH, WWE, AEW, and the one and only Eddie Kingston. We play it plenty fast and loose, and there's bound to be some divisive opinions. As always, we look forward to hearing from you and thank you for taking the time to put us into your ears.
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And don't forget to get your pre-orders in on Black Friday! Visit www.filsingergames.com for all the latest! Or follow @filsingergames and @kopw72 on Twitter for more!
We've got another highlight episode this week as we look back on the panels from the Holiday Kickoff Con. We start off with some teasers and banter between Todd & Sam before shifting into the Legends Panel with Chad, Cory, Stu, and Tim from Uncharted Territory (& your esteemed Legends Team). Then we kick it over to Ty States and Zeke Gould for indies info before pivoting to Rob Beaubien for all the FTR news fit for your ears!
Finally, we close things out with some more comments and banter from Todd & Sam.
Thank you as always for listening, and don't forget to visit FilsingerGames.com on Black Friday to pre-order all the latest and greatest sets from Legends of Wrestling, the Indies, and Champions of the Galaxy!
We're bringing you the interview from the Holiday Kickoff Con with the one and only Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol! In addition to all the teasers and news upfront, Sam responds to the excellent responses we've received from fellow promoters on both sides of the intergender wrestling debate.
We start things off with a review of the Holiday Kickoff Virtual Con replete with Idolmania and tournament madness! Then we gear up for our main event - a rundown of all five officially released Ringside Companions. We cover the matches, rule changes, game charts, and more for each one. Plus we have a small preview of the upcoming spiral bound Ringside Companion that has promoters abuzz. Thank you as always for listening!
We've got a preview of the upcoming (10/17) virtual con to kick things off and then another round of Promoter Spotlight with none other than Chris Guest (Pariah). We talk about his start in the game, his philosophy on fed management, storytelling, and even some comic books and fantasy novels thrown in for good measure. We had a lot of fun with this one and you won't want to miss it.
Mike is back! The gang's all here, and we are talking all the ins and outs of the brand new Future Shock 2117 set. Plus the usual banter and hijinks in coverage of the latest releases and more details about the upcoming Holiday Kickoff Virtual Con.
This episode has a little bit of everything as we talk about the new releases, Todd's AEW Grand Slam experience, and our own fed structures. What tournaments do we run? How many super-cards do we have? What do we name them? Do we use rankings? All this and more!
Sam and Todd are joined by Kevin Ford - author of the CHIKARASpecial blog - to discuss one of the most fun promotions ever to grace a squared circle. From its humble beginnings in 2002 to the 2011 King of Trios to the Grand Championship to the Flood, shutdown, and beyond, we're talking about the heroes, villains, titles, and tournaments that made CHIKARA unique and always a fun watch. Plus, we run down all the usual news notes, previews, and teasers from Filsinger Games land.
We're back with another pre-order special and this is one you will not want to miss! We talk about the huge name coming to Filsinger Games and the next virtual fan con. Plus, we have some shoutouts and general chit-chat to round things out. Don't forget to get your pre-orders in at filsingergames.com today!
It's time for another Legends Spotlight! We kicked things off with Randy Savage - one of the biggest names in LOW. What better way to follow up than with one of the biggest tag teams? Whether Randy Rose, Dennis Condrey, and Norvell Austin, or Condrey, Bobby Eaton, and Jim Cornette, or the final iteration of Eaton, Stan Lane, and Cornette, the Midnight Express are one of the greatest tag teams in the history of the business. And few promoters could help tell the story as well as Travis Heckel! Travis rides shotgun with us as we talk about the team's formation, the unique qualities each member brought to the table, and highlights of their decade of dominance. Plus plenty of other tidbits from the gang. This was a fun one, and we will definitely be having Travis on again to talk more about Memphis in the future!
On this episode of Roll Up, we take the spotlight over to the Gamemaster himself - Thantos! From his beginnings as Cosmos in the early days of the GWF right up to the twilight of his career in the 2120s, we go over the importance of his character, the developments through the years, and why there was always more than meets the eye to one of, if not the, greatest stars in GWF history. But that's not all; we have an impromptu discussion on real-world wrestling upfront, plus all the usual announcements and coverage from Fed HQ! You won't want to miss this one.
We are joined by Chad Allen of the IndyKast, Zeke Gould, Michael Lipinski, Joe Mikos, and Ty States for a jam-packed episode of indie wrestling goodness. We start with a round table discussion on the current state of the indies and our favorite promotions and talents and even toss in some of the biggest news of the past week in all of wrestling. That all leads us to the main event of the evening: the Indies Tournament to determine a card for Q3 Promoter Prime! You're not going to want to miss out on the tournament filled with some inside info on signings, names to watch, and, of course, the name you can expect to see in Prime! Plus all our usual fed business and announcements in the opening bell.
We're back after a brief vacation (for some of us) and bringing you another installment of Promoter Spotlight! This time up we've got Broc Atkinson. Broc takes us through his 20-plus year journey through the Filsinger Games Universe, created characters, comic books, and more! Plus there's all the usual news, notes, tidbits, and banter you've come to expect.
For more info on NDW sets, you can visit Broc's website: https://brocstercomics.com/ndwcards
We're back after a week off with a super-sized episode where we tackle the promoter mailbag and answer your questions about Filsinger Games and more! Plus an update on the schedule going forward and other news and notes from Fed HQ.
Have no fear, if we were unable to get to your question on this episode, we do plan on covering them all eventually!
A moment of pause in the normal programming and content delivery to pay tribute not only to a fellow promoter but to friendship and community. We thank you very much for being friends and sharing this community with us. We look forward to sharing more in the future. In the meantime, here's to friends - absent, near, far, and missed.
Galacticon 2021 is in the books, and Mike and Todd are reporting live, on-site from the con on closing day. Sam, meanwhile, is back in CotG Studios... His basement, he's in his basement... with a brief overview of his experience of the con virtually, the interview with Tom & the Dark Menace, and a brief tribute to "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Mike and Todd give us a boots-on-the-ground perspective of the entire con, from the reveals to the tournaments, to the amazing auction. Whether you attended in-person, online, or had to sit this one out, you won't want to miss this one.
The Road to Galacticon has nearly reached its last stop! Sam, Mike, & Todd are back to detail Galacticons 17-32. The guests, the tournaments, the releases, and more! Plus we have our usual rundown of the goings-on around Fed HQ and what you can expect from Galacticon 2021. In addition to that, we announce the winner(s) of our very first contest. It's another stuffed to the brim episode and you won't want to miss it ahead of G-Con.
We might not find the grail, this ain't the golden age of Camelot, and the table's not so much round as it is a Zoom meeting room, but we have a very cool episode as we are joined by Mark Ashby, Jack Durakos, Tim Dalton, Kirk Campbell, Rod Nadon, Mike Fortune, and Chad Olson to discuss the very first Galacticon! The genesis of the con, favorite memories, ghost stories, tournaments, costumes, and more! We continue the Road to Galacticon with this look back on the one that started it all.
Chad Olson joins Sam Fain for a special pre-order report. You will not want to miss the big news as we go in depth on the latest signing, the Tragos-Thesz Set II lineup, TnT Hall of Fame 2021, and Galacticon memories! All this and so much more.
The Road to Galacticon continues! This time we're bringing you an overview of the first 16 Galacticons! Where were they held, when did they take place, what was released, and other interesting tidbits are discussed in detail by Mike, Todd, and Sam. We also talk about the newest reveals - did we mention Bob Backlund is in the game!!! It's a fun episode with some great memories and laughs along the way.
The man who started it all joins the podcast for the very first time! We talk to Tom about his memories of the first Galacticon. Did he expect it to become what it is today? What are some of his fondest memories? What might the future hold? Of course, we also see if we can pry out any details about the upcoming 2137 set and we cover all the latest news and notes from Fed HQ.
We continue our journey to GalactiCon with the owner of the streak, the "Undertaker" of the 'Con himself, Mike Fortune! Mike has great stories beginning with the very first GalactiCon all the way up to present day. Plus, great tales of Canadian wrestling, booking strategies, house rules, and so much more.
We also go over the latest teasers, news, and notes from Fed HQ.
In this episode of Roll Up, we get an in-depth chat with Rob Beaubien on the creation of the latest FTR expansion. Hear about the psychology behind a moveset, the logic of choosing specific choice charts instead of others, and the balancing of talent to create epic matches. We'll also go over story notes from the booklet and throw a spotlight on some of our favorite moments. In addition to the main event, we get Rob's thoughts on card mechanics - his response may surprise you - Galacticon memories, and more. Plus, all the usual news and notes about the latest from Filsinger Games and beyond. We're on the Road to Galacticon, and you won't want to miss a minute!
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On the 11th episode of Roll Up, we are joined by Zeke Gould for an overview of Best of the Indies 2021! We get some tidbits about each card and signing in the set as well as some conversation around card mechanics - for this set and beyond. Plus, we've got our usual news roundup spotlighting all the new teasers and some happenings around the wrestling world including IWTV's big 100 announcement! Oh.. and it's CONTEST TIME! Contribute a review of the pod, screenshot it and send it our way, and you could win one of two incredible prizes!
As always, thank you so much for taking the time to listen. Be sure to hit up filsingergames.com for all the latest news and the online shop! And drop by filsingergames.proboards.com for the all the great discussion and fed results promoters could ask for.
Shoutout to our friends at Uncharted Territory - dropping every Friday with great new content from the Legends Team - Chad, Cory, Stu, and Tim!
We are continuing to experiment with brand new features and segments and this week we bring you our very first Legends Spotlight. On the 10th anniversary of his passing, we do a deep dive on "Macho Man" Randy Savage's career - the beginning, baseball, his father, Memphis, his legendary WWF run, the WCW feuds, and, of course, the end. Plus, we talk about our favorite matches, favorite promos, and what other Legends of Wrestling stars he crossed paths with.
Of course we also bring you our opening bell to discuss the latest teasers for upcoming releases and devote a little time to remember the recently passed New Jack and Don Kernodle.
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We're coming at you with a brand new episode of tournament goodness! We're joined by fellow promoters "Hardcore" Jim Steel, Jim Steinhoff, Pete Beck, and Zeke Gould to determine which planet rules supreme in the CotG universe. Plus, we chat about the new teases, do a mini-spotlight on each promoter, and general hijinks ensure.
SPECIAL REPORT!
We're bringing you a special breaking news episode filled with all the stories about the latest and greatest announcement for the Legends of Wrestling Ringside 4-Pack and the Best of the Indies 2021! You will not want to miss this one, promoters.
Beware, if you're listening to this before visiting filsingergames.com for all the latest news, you will be spoiled on the 5/7/21 pre-order announcements.
In addition to our usual news and notes, this episode brings listeners our very first "Promoter Spotlight"! We are joined by Filsinger Games stalwart, pikemojo, for an interview about his involvement in the game both as a player and graphic designer, his memories of growing up a wrestling fan, other endeavours outside of the game including his incredible Classic Wrestling Articles website, and a whole lot more.
Sam, Mike, and Todd also bring you all the latest news on upcoming releases like the newly announced Bill Apter Legends color card, the impeccable timing on the Tony Deppen announcement, FTR's Crust, and big Galacticon news!
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We've got a big episode that kicks off with some breaking news about Future Shock CWF 2117. Then we dive into Uncharted Territory's LOW Draft for some analysis on the team's picks. What surprised us? Who reached? Who got the biggest value? Which roster holds the most promise? And which classic wrestling bookers does Sam think our UT promoters align with based on their picks? All this and, of course, so much more.
Check out Uncharted Territory's LOW Draft episode here.
Follow @FilsingerGames on Twitter for all the latest and @kopw72 for Sam's wrestling related news and notes.
We are back with a jam-packed episode! We go over the recent teasers, but the real meat and potatoes of this extravaganza is our in-depth look at the FTR roster with Rob Beaubien. We go from the very first set all the way up to the recently released FTR: Suspects from COTG Prime 2021 Q1. Rob lets us in on his creative process once again to talk about the highs - and, believe it or not, lows - of the roster. Who needs an update? When should a character get an update vs. a story refresh? Who are our favorites from the cards released thus far? How can you get your hands on a certain special edition card that not listed on the store?
Of course, Rob didn't just come on to talk characters, he also dropped in to unleash 3 big bombshell announcements on the Filsinger Games Universe! What can we expect from the Q3 releases? Who's getting an update? And, stay tuned until the very end, to hear the plans for the future of FTR when Rob retires from the creative side in 2022!
All of this, plus so much more.
We also touch on our upcoming episode as universes collide and we begin our first crossover with Uncharted Territory!
Sam, Todd, & Mike are here to recap the weekend that was Road to Galacticon! All the announcements, reveals, tournament winners, and more. Plus, we put the Spotlight on "Ringside Personnel" cards through the years. We discuss our favorite authority figures, interviewers, referees, and more!
We bring you a packed to the brim episode three of Roll Up! We have an extended interview with IWTV's Dylan Hales. Besides being an IWTV employee, Dylan is also responsible for Southern Underground Pro, ACTION, and even more. How does he balance it all? What are his thoughts on the current state of the indies? What are some go-to shows he recommends for newcomers to IWTV? We get the answers to all that and a whole lot more. Plus, we rundown the mega-event that will be the IWTV Showcase of the Independents April 8-10 streaming on IWTV - of course. It's an epic conversation that we chose to keep in its entirety so you won't miss a thing.
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We are back with the second episode of Roll Up!
Opening Bell - We discuss the latest releases mailing and latest Legends Prime reveals.
Behind the Curtain - Mike & Todd take us for a deep dive of how the sausages are made... er, rather they detail the process of a release cycle all the way from concept to card design to printing and mailing.
Character Spotlight - Star Warrior. We go all the way back to 2079 for a complete overview of the legendary hero's career. Plus, our favorite art, stats, and more.
Be sure to keep an eye on filsingergames.com for all the latest news and your ordering needs. And stay tuned to the Filsinger Games YouTube page for more in the very near future.
The Premiere Episode of Roll Up - The Official Filsinger Games Podcast. Join Todd Joerchel, Mike Melesky, and Sam Fain for the latest news from Fed HQ in our Opening Bell segment and an in-depth discussion on the future of exclusives as we Storm the Ring and Brawl. All this, plus information on what you can expect from the future of Roll Up!
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