Go Home Heat: A Wrestling Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Go Home Heat: A Wrestling Podcast, featuring a group of folks that believe storytelling is the key to art.
GHH review once of the most infamously bad wrestling cards in American history. Featuring the matches with the likes of Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, Mick Foley; as well as the minus-five-star-classic with Jenna and Queen Sharmell!
In light of the upcoming AEW All Out 2025 in Toronto, the GHH crew review this modern classic in Chicago. A fantastic night of wrestling capped off by two insane debuts made this PPV a night to remember!
Rae, KP, and Jared review one of the most iconic cards in American wrestling - Wrestlemania 19 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Please join us as we disscus this classic 2003 PPV!
Recount the legendary 2017 NJPW PPV, Dominion 6.11 In Osaka Jo-Hall. GHH review the card, headlined by Kenny Omega vs Kazuchika Okada II, which also features other marquee matches such as Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi vs KUSHIDA, + many more!
The Hit List returns! As Rae, KP, and Jared talk about matches from the distant (and not so distant) past!
Join us as we discuss Daniel Bryan vs CM Punk at Over The Limit 2012, The Motor City Machine Guns vs Beer Money in a 2/3 falls match, Atlantis vs La Sombra (Andrade) in a mask vs mask match, Sting's Squadron vs The Dangerous Alliance in the legendary War Games match at WCW Wrestlewar 1992, and the equally legendary Chigusa Nagayo vs Dump Matsumoto that very recently had its 40th anniversary.
Go Home Heat welcome back an old member of the crew as Jared, KP, Rae, and the returning Nick; review 5 unforgettable matches. Matches including Kota Ibushi vs Ricochet at Dominion 2014 in New Japan, Tam Nakano vs Giulia in the main event of All-Star Grand Queendom 2023, the 2006 Cage of Death match between team ROH and team CZW, Toshiaki Kawada passing the torch to Satoshi Kojima at AJPW Realize 2005, and the infamous Sabu vs The Sandman at ECW November To Remember 1997.
The Hit List continues! The seventh week of this journey includes Kazuchika Okada vs Shinsuke Nakamura, the ironman match between Bayley and Sasha Banks, Hikaru Shida vs Naomichi Marufuji, the first time appereance from PWG on this podcast, and a scaffold deathmatch!
Listen as the GHH crew recount seeing AEW All In Texas live in person and express their thoughts on the historic card.
This weeks hit list was an exercise in brutality as Jared, Rae, and KP review Shane McMahon vs Kurt Angle (King of the Ring 2001), Terry Funk vs Atsushi Onita (Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch), Kairi Sane vs Io Shirai (Stardom 5th Anniversary Show), WALTER vs Zack Sabre Jr. (Progress Chapter 77), and FTR vs The Young Bucks (AEW Full Gear 2020).
This weeks episode is one of peaks and valleys as the GHH gang discuss 4 of the most acclaimed matches in history as well as one of the most infamous in recent memory. This list of matches includes Kenny Omega vs Hiroshi Tanahashi (Wrestle Kingdom 13), Atlantis vs Villano III (Mask vs Mask), Aja Kong vs KAORU (GAEA Girls), Jumbo Tsuruta vs Mitsuharu Misawa, and last but also least, Jimmy Uso vs Jey Uso (Wrestlemania XL).
This episode of the Hit List has the GHH crew tackling matches like The Wyatts vs The Shield and The Great Muta vs Big Van Vader! It also features a first time appearance of Lucha Underground in our reviews, as the legendary Killshot vs Dante Fox is also discussed.
In this weeks episode the GoHomeHeat gang tackle five different acclaimed matches. The matches in question being Chris Jericho vs Rey Mysterio at WWE The Bash, The Briscoes vs Kevin Steen and El Generico in a Ladder War, Kyle O'Reily vs Kushida in the 2015 Best of the Super Jrs. finals, Jun Akiyama vs Kenta Kobashi in the Tokyo Dome, and Takumi Iroha vs Mayu Iwatani.
Rae picks out 5 matches for the GoHomeHeat Crew to review! The matches are Shingo Takagi vs Will Ospreay at Wrestling Dontaku 2021, John Cena vs Umaga at Royal Rumble 2007, the Michinoku pro six-man tag team match at ECW Barely Legal, Akira Hokuto vs Manami Toyota, and Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat at NWA Chi-Town Rumble.
Rae picked 5 classic matches to review this weeks!
1-Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles vs Christopher Daniels
2-Nakajima vs Kana(Asuka)
3-HBK vs mankind
4-Danielson vs Go Shiozaki
5-Okada/Ishi vs The Golden Lovers
Rae, Jamil, & KP discuss Mania Night 2. Starts with a fire & flamed out midcard. What went wrong! GHH crew tells you!
Rae, Jamil,& KP breakdown a MidMania Night!! Did an epic Main Event Mania save an otherwise fair to middlin show? Find out here!
Jamil & KP dive into Cena going heel! What!?! Yep, fruity pebbles no more! WE KNOW WHERE MANIA IS HEADED NOW! GHH's kneeJERK reaction.
Main Event Jey Uso wins the Royal Rumble and the GHH crew loses it. KP marks out! Rae brings KP back to earth & Jamil makes a lot of sense. The predictable and the unbelievable all discussed on this episode of GoHomeHeat! Also Cody's best WWE match & KO ko's expectations again!
Jamil, Rae, & KP talk the return of Kenny Omega, Raw on NetFlix, New Years Evil & more! NJPW is on an uptick! Wrestling is being exposed to more people than ever before! Are YOU READY!
KP & Rae discuss Wrestle Kingdom indepth. The talk a bit of WWE as it pivots to Netflix & AEW. It's all in here. Rastlin discussed like it should be discussed.
Jamil joins KP for a KneeJERK Reaction to Saturday Night's Main Event! Chelsea Green gets her flowers! KO & Cody are just getting started! Iyo is still the best and what to expect from WWE's NETFLIX ERA!
Jamil, Rae, & KP kneeJERK Reaction episode. The GHH Crew Dissect the War Games Matches. Breakdown the title matches & more.
KP talks storylines of WWE, NXT, & AEW. He focuses on The Bloodline Saga & Women's Wrestling. KP wraps talking why Wednesday wasn't a war between NXT & AEW!
KP goes solo to let ya in the stories coming out of Halloween Havoc & evaluates how we got here. He talks Crown Jewel & mixes in a AEW segment.
KP & Rae discuss Netflix jumoing into wrestling. The Vince Doc, & AEW's Grand Slam. Then KP talks WWE.
KP & Jamil talk Smackdown's maiden voyage on USA Network! Roman's taking back his chair! Everytime Cody is out they pull him back in! HHH is the face of everything ever! Wrestlings over rated Mount Rushmore!
KP & Rae talk WWE's PLE Bash At The Beach! KP & Rae talk pros & cons of WWE's shorter PLE model & episodic storylines outside of PLE matches. The talk AEW's All In & where does the Khanverse go next.
The GHH Crew discuss the changing of the guard both with Titles & factions as Summer Slam resets the tables. Roman returns, Punk hates Seth more, the future is now and WWE pivots Raws newest babyfaces on a Shenanigans fillled evening in The Land!
Jamil, Rae, & KP dive into a MITB PLE that was mostly great. What went wrong? Where is all this going? Where should it go? What should end? Listen to the GHH crew and find out.
Rae & KP KneeJerk react to AEW's PPV Forbidden Door! Middlin PPV with a few highs and some olds. Hear us out.
Rae & KP discuss The Forbidden Door Card and storylines heading into it. Then the GHH crew dive into comebacks,quits, & debuts in the FED.
Rae & KP return with a new pod. Sorry we left for so long but we are back! O'Riley, Orange Cassidy and so much more as THE GHH Crew dives into storylines that lead us towards this months special events!
The GHH crew could not help themselves. It is just a what were they thinking episode? AEW? Punk? Scruffle stuff! Rae shoots on Rollins!
Rae, Jamil, & KP react to a perfect night of Sports Entertainment. Talking stories and where does HHH go after the season finally?
Rae, Jamil, & KP give you our kneeJERK reaction to Night One Mania. Roman, Rocky, Cody & Seth Mania Event but what was match of the night? What stories were told, did the fan get what they needed, and was it great? Was it Greatest? Listen Up!
Rae gives KP match recommendations. Rae and KP dive into NJPW. Then they get into Edge and Christian plus the BUILD TO MANIA!!! And ARE YOU THE FAN FICKLE!
KP flying solo on a KNeeJERK reaction pod. What Happened At The PLE and Where the stories are the going!
Rae 7 KP discuss landmine topics! Did WWE save their Main Event, & can they save Rollins Mania Match! Why was Rae right about Hangman vs Swerve when so many were wrong? Sting vs Taker?
Dwayne out politics the politician. What does rae think about Rocky's return? KP tries to explain why. The fellas discuss their first AEW show & more!
Rae & KP talk all the current events of rastlin. What to do about Seth's injury? Where should Okada be? Should Hangman be in the Joe vs Swerve program?
GHH's onsite reporter Jamil talks about what a hometown AEW show feels like. The value of a ticket and the value of AEW to the wrestling world!
Pleas Kelly joins KP to discuss CM Punks return to WWE. The convo digs into big personalities in multiple work environments. How will Punks return go? What went wrong in AEW? This was a fun one to record! Please give us a listen!
Rae, Jamil, & KP KneeJerk reaction to Survivor Series! Punk returns! Faces Go Over! Where does Orton go from here. Listen up!
Rae & KP's kneeJerk reaction to Full Gear! AEW went for it. What hit & did anything miss?
Rae, Jamil, & KP discuss MJF. The recent run and his place in AEW history. Later they get into L.A. Knight's path & is it time to give him the game!
KP rants on L.A. being knighted, turns to Tuesday's rastle battle &Tony's X account. Rae attempts to help KP talks through it.
Rae & KP discuss the best matches of last weekend! Then the talk Fastlane &Edge's return.
Jamil & KP discuss the upcoming Wrestledream & No Mercy live events. That leads to a discussion of MJF, Trick Williams & Jade Cargill. What to look forward to this weekend and what to expect in development of characters going forward!
Rae and KP discuss a landmark record from Slayer. Reign In Blood is a Thrash Metal record with a lot of controversy and even more influence. Ask AJ returns!
Rae & KP break down a few matches from this weeks live action dramas! Claudio vs Kingston, Jo vs MJF, IO vs Asuka and more!
KP tackles solo the Rastlin rumour mill. Rocky rolls through Smackdown. Jade is LEAVING AEW? Lynch is NXT Champ?
Rae & KP discuss what they listened to this week in music. Rae is his normal eclectic self and KP is all "older" the place.
With Edge teasing his final match the question is posed,"How should a legend leave?" Edge, Jericho, Punk & Lesnar are all close to the end but what should their last runs do for their legacy, their promotion, & the future of pro wrestling! KP and Rae discuss.
Rae & KP give a KneeJERK reaction to Summer Slam! KP is optimistic and Rae seems less than! Tribal Combat, IO, and Rollins using the briefcase like only he can! Give us a listen!
GHH's KneeJERK reaction to The Great American Bash, MJF's Path, & a Summer Slam preview!
GHH correspondent Lit Nick went to Monday Night Raw in Atlanta so KP sat down with him and deep dove into the show! The traveling sensory overload that is WWE went full bombastic on the State Farm Arena! Nick tells us everything from the 2nd level beside the PYRO! Cody sells merch and gets whipped down the road from where he grew up! Tropes, songs and a little detour to the island of relevancy!
KP rounds up writer Lit Nick, New Japan Jared & Rae to discuss Anime, Gaming, Scripted Tournament Arcs, & Pro Rastlin. They discuss how all of this correlates to storytelling! Heavy on AEW and even a bit of VKM material.
Rae continues his musical journey with a discussion of The National's Boxer album. Then he and KP talk about what they have been listening to lately.
KP and Rae discus The Trial of Roman Reigns and how tournament formats aid in the storytelling process. Perfect storytelling on Smackdown is covered first. Then the GHH crew dive into storytelling through tournaments. This is the beginning of a series of podcasts by GHH on tournaments in all forms of entertainment. Movies, Sports and Pro Wrestling have all profited from this episodically designed format.
Rae and KP dive into WWE's Money In The Bank Special Event! The GHH crew looks at it Macro and Micro! What storylines did the WWE Universe get out of this show? Where does the Bloodline story go now? What should WWE do about L.A. Knight? More importantly is MITB playing the same roll for Summer Slam that the Royal Rumble is playing for Wrestlemania?
Rae, Jamil and KP KneeJerk Reaction to Forbidden Door! AEW & NJPW put on a heckuva show! Rae speaks glowingly and Jamil is right there with him. They even talk a little punky Collision!
Punk returns on AEW Collision! MJF and Cole sell us on the future and dream matches abound at Forbidden Door! The Bloodline saga goes Civil War and so much more is covered on this edition of GO HOME HEAT!
Returning guest Christian joins KP to talk this week in the Bloodline melodrama. Then they discuss Raw's stacked line-up before finishing with Christian's NITRO Memory!
KP anchors a discussion of The Bloodline story. Then they discuss Seth Rollins open challenge agenda. Is Ripley being used correctly, & Jay White? What does Punk's return mean? Then we give our Matches of the Week!!
Jamil and KP dive into and review Night of Champions! The Bloodline story finally enters the home stretch. AJ Styles and Seth Rollins give a masterclass. Becky loses? So much to digest in this episode of GoHomeHeat!
Rae leads KP through a discussion of Drake and his 6 time platinum record Take Care. What is Drake's status in hip hop history and how does this record influence that placement. Then they talk Outkast, The Clash, Silver Jews, and JPEGMAFIA w/ Danny Brown.
KP is joined by frequent contributor, Xrossbones. He discusses the path of Xavier Woods, Roman's venture into Tag Team Wrestling, Night of Champions & give us his Nitro Memory! Xrossbones was in the Georgia Dome for the Nitro that Goldberg became the World Champion. They discuss the Hometown Hero defeating the evil Hollywood Hogan cleanish!!!
This Mother's Day edition has Jamil, Justin & KP discussing women's wrestling. All time greats & current favorites are on the docket. Then KP gives you his Nitro Memory and how that relates to the rise and fall of WCW!
Jamil & Justin give KP there takes on Backlash which are very different than KP & Rae's KneeJERK reaction. Then the GHH guys dive into Monday Night Nitro. As a fan Justin watched Nitro at a College in the student union. Jamil lived in Panama City and was at the last Nitro! What was the vibe, and so much more!
GHH's KP and Rae dive into WWE's Backlash! This kneeJerk reaction discusses the matches and stories of the latest WWE special event!
Jamil and Justin Zoom into the latest GHH Podcast. KP and the guys discuss the lineage of WWE's World Heavyweight Championship and who should win this non roman belt. Cody, Seth and Drew jump to mind but who else makes sense?
Xrossbones takes time off from the Clanging n Banging podcast to visit the GHH pod to talk character presentation with KP! Does AEW's style of wrestling sometimes hinder the top guys? How do the two companies compare? Is the AEW way better for the 185 to 225 pound star? KP and Xrossbones answer!
KP and Justin discuss the current AEW product and possible path forward. They dive into WWE and does it have a Cody Rhodes problem or a Seth Rollins problem? Then KP gives the Dusty Doc a glowing review. The entire episode has a Dusty undertone!
Rae and KP discuss 3 overrated records and 3 underrated records. Prince, Panic At The Disco,Kendrick Lamar, Motley Crew, GnR, Alice In Chains and Blind Melon are all topics in this 2 part series.
KP, Rae, and Nick go through the Mania Weekend that was. The UPs,the Downish, and The Incredible! Conspiracy Theories Abound!Listen UP!
The continuation of GHH's series on Roman Reigns. In this pod KP brings in long time news anchor, radio host, current professor and voice of the UWF Argos, Will Kennedy to discuss the Anoi family and the History of Pensacola Pro Wrestling. GHH hopes that understanding where Roman comes from and his families successes along with their frustrations can help us better understand The Tribal Chief and The Bloodline.
Justin and KP discuss, evaluate and predict The Showcase of The Immortals! Then they break down Roman's Reign in a historical context along with what should be next if Roman's run comes to an end. What should be next for Cody? This the second of several Roman heavy pods over the next few weeks.
KP interviews long time Coach Dave Wilson about his recruiting of one Roman Reigns. Coach's multiple decade career includes many College and a few Pro Football Hall of Fame Players. In this pod we focus on one all time great from Pensacola, Florida. What characteristics did Roman had that led to his success find out here at GoHomeHeat!
Rae poses the question to KP,"Is Bryan Danielson the greatest wrestler ever?"
This GHH duo discusses the AEW PPV Revolution in that context. A discussion of Danielson's place in history and then specifics about his classic with MJF. Then they go through the other matches. Revolution was a true changing of the guard.
Rae takes KP on a journey through 70's NY band Television's highly influential record Marquee Moon! Rae enlists Revolver Record Owner and Music Aficionado Elvis/Eric! We recorded the interview at Revolver Records inside Jitterbugs Coffee! Elvis loves this record and explains the effect it had on him.
Rae and KP deep dive Sami vs Roman and all of the Elimination Chamber! Was it a good special event and did it set up Mania!
KP interviews three of his Sidelines Sports Bar co-workers that went to WWE Pensacola. Varying degrees of WWE interest, and different ways to take in content lead to one result. Happiness, it was achieved by the novice, the keeps up on social media dad, and the IWC Nerd! WWE marketing, styles of content intake, and how different your experience can be do to several factors leaks into the conversations.
KP releases the first of a two part series on House Shows! Part 1 showcases Pensacola,Florida. Both our contributors Clint Horton and Christian Macon grew up around Hall of Fame Families! Clint discusses the Armstrong Family. Christian talk about The Anoa' and Fatu families. These conversations take us deep into talks of WWE P'cola's House Show last Sunday!
Knee Jerk Reaction to the 2023 Royal Rumble! WWE gave us the obvious all night long. We thought it was done in a way that worked. KP loved the women's Rumble. Both Rae and KP think Roman is giving us Shakespearean Tales. Bray has found his casket match. Listen up and enjoy!
KP brings in friend of GHH and contributor Jamil Davis to discuss the legacy of Jay Briscoe.
Justin and KP preview RAW 30 and The Royal Rumble PPV for next weekend. Assumptions, Guesses, Fantasy Books, and Dwayne. Who will be surprise entrants? Who will win. How do the title matches at the card influence the rumble and ultimately Mania! Let Us Let You In On What Might Happen and What Oughta Happen!!!
The 2nd part of our year in review finishes our discussion of a water shed year in the history of pro wrestling. Khan, Vince, HHH, and where the pieces will fall is discussed. Program of the year, breakout star and how great is Sami Zayne are all topics for Justin, Rae, and KP.
The GHH Crew returns with Part 1 of their year end review. The real life news and the scripted performances are on the agenda. Scuttlebutt and opinions! Match, wrestler, total package, break out performer and program of the year are a few of the categories in episode 1. Where is wrestling headed? Rae, Justin, and KP discuss.
As Roman's multiple year reign winds down Justin, Rae, & KP ponder if this is the end of the forever champ. They discuss why it works in an era of TickTok attention spans. Then dive into Khan's booking of champions and who of the women can or should sit a top the mountain for a long time. They gloss over NXT's special event saving NEW DAY's moment for another episode.
As November winds down AEW and WWE have shown us where they are headed through 2 special events. Full Gear and Survivor Series were significant reboots to companies dealing with huge personnel changes. Where is Hunter taking us? Is Tony starting the future now? Those questions and more seemed to get answered. Listen to Rae and KP as they deep dive into the layered storytelling of this November to remember.
Rae & KP preview, predict, and fantasy book Full Gear! AEW's on the cusp of a new era lead by a generational talent. Will Tony Khan pull the trigger on MJF? What are the ramifications of Saraya's return? So many questions, assumptions, and answers in this episode!
LIT Nick, Rae, Justin and KP discuss MJF and how his cool heel run may effect AEW. The GHH folks talk Flair, NWO, Darth Vader, The Joker and so much more. This is the type of pod we strive to do! Please, check it out!
GHH returns with Justin and KP deep diving into returns. Windham is back! There has been a Sasha sighting! What were the greatest returns in wrestling history? What are Hunter and Tony getting right! Wrong?
What a mess the 2nd city messiah has created. Justin and KP discuss toxic work environments, both side, and the path forward for Khan! MJF's returns, and is Mox the real true saviour for AEW? is HHH's chess game gong to include too many pieces? So much to talk about in this 1st of our new and improved biweekly product!
What a mess the 2nd city messiah has created. Justin and KP discuss toxic work environments, both side, and the path forward for Khan! MJF's returns, and is Mox the real true saviour for AEW? is HHH's chess game gong to include too many pieces? So much to talk about in this 1st of our new and improved biweekly product!
Rae and KP preview next weekends special events and address some of the rumors. They fantasy book Goldberg's last match and much more. It's a Rae's Birthday edition of Go Home Heat!
Dome Metal outfit Electric Wizard changed the game with Dopethrone! Many think of this as the greatest doom or sludge metal record ever. Electric Wizard used literature, turmoil, and drug addiction to fuel them towards genius. Rae and KP explore the depths to which the record sinks and introduce a new segment with an old friend of the show!
A deep dive into Punk's crazy week! Work? Shoot? Meltz aided angle? Justin and KP look at it from all angles. Is Punk still the common man, or can we no longer C him? These questions, match of the week and Omega's return in this episode of GHH!
Rae and KP talk NXT 2.0, WWE Main Roster, and AEW. They discuss the issues huge talented rosters and limited TV time bring. KP fantasy books Cody's comeback and Johnny Wrestling's return.
Justin and KP talk the week 2 of Paul Levesque's new job. Hunter's journey has heavily influenced Paul's creative path forward. How and why are detailed. plus a little AEW talk. What a time to be a MARK!
Rae and KP give a knee jerk reaction to Summer Slam. Did Paul Levesque make an imprint? Would Seth wrestle? How do we know Paul was here? Answers within so listen up?
Xrossbones returns to talk the biggest party of the summer with KP! They do a little Summer Slam predictions, & fantasy booking. Then they dive into WWE post Vince which leads them into a discussion of NXT, Nick Khan, and cost efficient episodic television!
Rae is back. this time he and KP deep dive into acoustic punk record Violent Femmes. This self titled debut album is a early alt rock classic. How does the teen angst that drives this record grab teen Rae? What are the ancient one KP's recollections of this gem? Then they talk about there latest venture into the record store.
Stuntman, Indi Wrestler & Podcaster Blake Barretta joins KP to talk his frustration with WWE Developmental's new direction. Jake Paul, Jocks & Social Media are all discussed.
Justin returns to GO HOME HEAT this week to help KP compare and contrast pro wrestling's biggest companies booking! What moves the needled for each show? What approaches do they take? What do they prioritize?
Haley(A long-time tech contributor and creator of all GHH and SBS Logos!) joins Rae and KP as they deep dive into WWE's MITB Special Event! This KneeJERK reaction is fascinating. Why have so much great and fan-rewarding content just to end it like that? The crew discusses and concludes that was the point. Several heaping spoons full of sugar help the medicine go down and so much more. Plus, a tad of AEW at the end!
Rae returns after his scholastic hiatus to deliver a deep dive into Liquid Swords the Hip Hop Masterpiece from WuTang Klan's GZA! The Genius delivered a classic on every level Rae leads KP on a discussion as to why? Then they discuss what they have listened to lately and much more!
KP and Rae mow through a KneeJERK reaction! The PPV was almost perfect what small details could have made it flawless? The guys answer!
KP brings in AEW Superfan Jamil to talk Forbidden Door. This convo goes all over the place. Mox's battles with addiction led KP to divulge his personal struggles. How the scripted sporting performance allows us the fan to escape our troubles!
After a covid forced hiatus KP returns with XrossBones!!! They dive into Vince McMahon's troubles. They talk Stephanie stepping in and the ramifications. KP even fantasy books life post-Vince. XrossBones fantasy books MITB and inspires KP to jump in. What is WWE doing to offset its mounting on-air issues? Glad to be back so listen up!
Hell In A Cell was a crazy night! Join KP and Rae as the deep dive into Cody wrestling with a torn pectoral! bianca's continued rise! Becky's fall! Seth gave us one amazing performance! Where do these stories go? How do they merge with the other tales from HIAC? Let KP fantasy book for ya! Enjoy!
Double or Nothing was epically long! Was it epic? Nick, Rae, and KP deep dive in a Knee Jerk Reaction to DoN! Was Punk the right call? Was Punk the only call considering contract issues with one bad guy? Enjoy our discussion of matches, character arcs, and program passing in this week's GHH episode!
Xrossbones joins KP for a special episode on future Hall of Famer and tag team great Xavier Woods. Listen as we learn about Xavier's journey from High School to King of The Ring and so much more!
Jared and KP dive deep into the week that was in AEW. The match of the week was Dax and Cole! How should Sky vs Frankie go! Why can't tony slow down? Xrossbones helps KP figure out the WWE. Will the Uso's vs RKBro really happen?
KP is joined by another new contributor Jamal and they talk about the highs of AEW this week. Then they discuss the upcoming special event Backlash from WWE. KP goes on a heck of a rant as he attempts to guide the disgruntled through WWE programming!
KP and Jared discuss AEW's week that was hitting and focusing on FTR's greatness. Then KP intros a new segment and contributor as Crossbones leads KP through a discussion of Randy Orton's Tribute! Plus, what's up with Woods?
This week Lit(erature) Nick joins KP to discuss the week in AEW. KP takes us around the wrestling world in a few minutes. They discuss the forbidden door announcement, dream match-ups, and a few VinceVill recommendations. Enjoy.
Justin and KP discuss life without Cody for AEW and life in the CodyVerse for WWE! they talk Mania fallout. They really get into this next phase of Big Time Beck's epic run!
The bulk of GHH's original crew is here to discuss if wrestling can be mainstream again! Jared, Rae. Nick and KP dive into a common worry among the IWC fandom. Why doesn't Wrestling duplicate the 8 million views it received during the 90's Monday Night Wars? The answers are varied and nuanced. Enjoy! Subscribe! Comment on FB or the twitta machine!
KP goes knee-jerk reaction on night 2 of The Show of Shows! Rae joins late as they go into the mind of a tribal chief and head of the table.
Bianca, Cody, Colby, and Steve! KP enlists the help of LIT Nick and later Rae to talk about an amazing night. NIck and KP do the blow by blows and then they discuss how unique the Cody story is. Rae underlines this on the home stretch.
Justin and KP discuss next weekend's marathon Wrestlemania event! What is missing with Rousey versus Flair, what has to happen with Bianca, the tag matches, and THE Unification bout! They quickly go through Stand and Deliver before wrapping things up with KP's crazy opinion on The Visionary's voyage into the CodyVerse!
In this edition of GHH the guys discuss Britt Baker's title reign and how it affected the AEW women's division. KP and Jared break down the Steel cage Match with Thunder Rosa and then talk AEW match of the week. KP finishes up by discussing the tremendous contributions of Scott Hall to pro wrestling.
Justin and KP discuss the new focus of WWE's developmental process. How the Collegiate NIL deal opened a new way to recruit talent. Why Vince chose to go a different direction and why it makes sense for him. Differing opinions and spirited debate! Give us a listen!
Jared and KP talk AEW Tag Team Division! The ratings, circumventing ratings, faction warfare, and spider-web storytelling!
Justin and KP break down WWE's Tag Divisions heading into Mania! They discuss Sasha/Naomi, KO/Seth, RKBro, and the odd style of how this division works. What this means for Mania and how the booking shows the WWE Business Model!
With the CodyVerse reportedly moving locals Nick and KP try and read the tea leaves. They discuss how Tony booked post Cody, and give a knee-jerk reaction to the Elimination Chamber. Then they fantasy book Mania!
Justin returns so he and KP deep dive into the last few weeks of WWE programming! The conversation covers THE RUMBLE, THE CHAMBER, MANIA, & the state of the product. A bit of AEW talk as well.
Jared and KP discuss what they believe was a pivotal week in AEW. The forbidden door! The HUGE new talent! The epic team-up and title defense. Enjoy our review!
Jared and KP discuss CM Punk's return to wrestling and his booking since that return. The GHH crew explains why Punk's return has been a huge success for all aspects of AEW!
Was it a Roman Rumble, a Diva Rumble, or a Mom Rumble? The ladies really performed well and told great stories as did Roman. Rollins took it all the way back to the Architect days. Join KP as he breaks it down with a Knee JERK reaction!
Jared and KP discuss the midcard and perception versus reality! Does TK really book it better than Vince? What is his philosophy? What school of thought is Vince using? NJPW and Impact in this convo as well!
Rae finally returns with his Best Of 2021 Music Review. KP tosses in an Album as well! Listen in and grab a couple of sounds to try out?
Jared and KP bravely enter the CodyVerse. Specifically, they dive into Cody's first TNT title run and how it affected the AEW mid-card. Then we discuss how Cody is uniquely positioned to build the roster. Lastly, the GHH crew gives out their match of the year, and wrestler of the year nods.
Jared and KP discuss Hangman Page's booking as AEW Champion. This leads to a discussion of all the AEW title reigns and what KP believes Tony Khan's theory is on this matter.
Justin and KP take a deep dive into 2021's booking of champions. They focus specifically on Big E but that leads to a discussion of Drew, Lashley, and others.
Jared, LIT Nick, Rae, and KP break down the no-decision championship match between Bryan Danielson and Hangman Page! This match of the year candidate furthers Danielson's legend while solidifying the champion Page! Then they enter the Cody-verse to discuss the new TNT Champ!
Jared and KP discuss the hero's journey of Hangman Page. Hangman was handpicked to be champion but the path to gold involved years' worth of turmoil. Eventually, he found a new support system and self-confidence to overcome The Elite and lead AEW into the future.
This is a two-part series on the hero's journey in pro wrestling and sports entertainment. This episode has Justin and KP discussing the current missteps of WWE in this very basic concept. Specifically the Liv Morgan, Toni Storm, and Bianca Belair!
Jared and KP dive deep into the week that was in AEW! MJF comes home and AEW faces up the heel! Can Cody bring Jared to the dark side of the force? Hook debuted!
Justin and KP get you ready for War Games and what may be Johnny Wrestling's final NXT performance!
Justin and KP compare and contrast Raw and Smackdown. How to build a contender. How do you make Big E a megastar? Brock and Sammy are the real odd couple!
Jared and KP deep dive into the week that was in Khan World! The CodyVerse, Punkster, and The Former Planet's Champ!
KP discusses the post Survivor Series week for the Fed. How to present a champion and how to build a division. Becky, Charlotte Roman, and Big E have very different paths to hopefully make a stronger series of entertaining TV.
Punk and MJF finally go mic to mic! The CodyVerse is attacked by flying belts and great women's wrestling! You did read all of that correctly!
KP dives into Survivor Series the WWE's Network Special Presentation. Two matches were neck and neck for match of the night. While one certainly was not!
Justin and KP discuss NXT 2.0! War Games is introduced. The guys take a guess at how War Games plays out. Discussions eventually lean into HHH, his place in the Fed, and some issues with trying to enjoy the product.
Justin blasts WWE and KP discusses the week in WWE. They discuss the upcoming Survivor Series show!
Rae discusses with KP how his tastes have changed since the musical review journey began as he reevaluates old reviews. Then they discuss Rae's first concert experience the Shaky Knees Festival
Jared and KP dive into Dynamite. Rampage. and Full Gear! AEW put forth the segment of the week with Eddie Kingston and C.M. Punk! We in-depth discuss Punk and Danielson's current path plus Hangman's present and future!
Justin and KP deliver an Island of Relevance podcast! There's a new king in town. No Charlotte no problem.
Justin and KP discuss the new NXT 2.0! What should we call Steiner? Is HBK going crazy trying to book the revolving door and so much more!
Justin and KP talk the week that was in Vinceland. Woods gets his moment and Zelina is the Queen. Charlotte's web, Sasha babyface, and Shotzi's heel turn? Seth loses in all the best ways setting up a climb toward another defeat! Why is everyone switching?
Jared and Kp discuss the Halloween Episodes of AEW! Hangman, Punk, and of course the CodyVerse! Mox and Eddie are the gatekeepers of the company and why that is such a great concept. Tremendous week for us to get to talk about.
Justin and KP discuss a championship match-heavy Halloween Havoc. Let's get to know Carmelo and should MSK move on! Why is Rex now Bron? Spooky stuff!
The Buy-In, Rampage, and Dynamite gave KP and Jared a ton to talk about! As Bryan Danielson and Punk continue to excel the GHH Crew wonder if a Mox doesn't get in the way? Hangman's story is almost complete and Duante gets the nod of approval! What do Arn Anderson and Carl Weathers have in common?
KP and Justin talk Sports Entertainment! Edge is a master and Seth's never been this good! The top of the women's division booked perfectly but the QOR Tourney not so much! The GHH Crew hammers at the highs and lows as WWE heads to Crown Jewel!
Justin and KP break down another early episode of the NXT reboot. They discuss Meltzer rumors, dive deep into the episode and the characters' paths. WWE's worst scripted moments and a general discussion of the beauty of varying cultures' effects on their sports and entertainment?
Rae leads Jared and KP through another landmark record. This week electronic or dubstep music is up depending on how one wants to describe this melancholy record. The guys dive deeper into dub in general and what they listened to this week.
Jared and KP dive deep into the week's AEW shows. Punk may not need a title when he has his own show? Sammy is made for TV! Jared is not a Lambert Fan! Course correction and it's almost Andrade's time!
Justin and KP discuss the draft and directions of both programs. Big E and Bianca are tasked with carrying the Flagship! Roman is asked to expand his Island of Relevancy! What is the fed not telling us? KP ventures a guess and Justin thinks KP views the E with Rose Colored Glasses!
Justin and KP dive deep into NXT 2.0. They predict the future and talk about the present. Ciampa's days are numbered but how short will the reign be. Gargano gone? It's Indi and Breaker's show now!
The Extreme Rules Special Event was controversial before it started, KP navigates the show and then discusses the most important wrestler on the WWE roster! Spoiler alert he is currently working dark matches! Of course, Roman's new tag team partner is addressed!
Rae leads Jared and KP through a discussion of the influential band Faith No More's Angel Dust! They discuss some FNM background and then dive into specifics. They get into New Metal, Alt, and Funk Rock origins. Then a bit of, "What did you listen to?"
NJPW Jared is back to discuss a tad of G1 and the once again biggest week in AEW History! The Arthur Ashe Stadium Shows in NY were booked like a PPV! Did they live up to the hype? They dive in! Two nights 4 hrs of RampagingDynomite as Bryan Danielson and Punk really hit their stride. Also, what is AEW good at!?!
Jared and KP discuss the week that was in the land of Khan! Omega and Bryan Danielson right out of the shoot. Speaking of the shoot did ya see Britt and Ruby Soho! Fuegi Mobile! Sammy gets back into the high life again with God's Favorite Champion!
Rae's next podcast is on the controversial album Maggot Brain. George Clinton's Funk Metal Masterpiece takes you on a journey through time, sound, and space. Jared and KP go all in chasing the meanings. Art strikes us all differently as opinions do differ in this pod.
Jared and KP discuss PPV through Rampage! Jared breaks down the ppv and then they deep dive into matches storylines of this week. Andrade breaks free. Cole and Danielson debuted! Punk angles towards team Taz
Lumas bachelor party! Lirch may be gone! Fantastic wrestling and storytelling! Frankie gets her shot! MSK and IO/Zoey defend titles! Ember gets a reboot! Escobar gets Electric! KP and Justin discuss!
KP and Justin discuss one of the great Smackdown episodes as WWE returns to NY! Paul has no good options as Brock and Roman circle each other. Edge puts on a classic as Seth loses himself! Bianca is the undisputed face of the show!
Tag Team Turmoil! The Queen and Nia turmoil! Lashley and Orton Turmoil! A tumultuous Raw! Strong episode from the fed this week. KP and Justin discuss!
Jared and KP break down this week's AEW shows and talk about Sunday's PPV! Is Jericho transitioning and if so why? Where does Brian Cage go from here? Does Christian have a chance? Is it time for the Bucks to lose!?!
KP breaks down a fascinating match between Charlotte and Nia was it a shoot, a work, or both. Then he talks about the versatility and fluidity of all the male title belts on Raw! Match of the week that outshines a lot of great wrestling but isn't the talk of the night.
Kp and Jared break down the changes at NXT and the week's telecast. Raquel's face turn is slowly coming along. Ciampa, Gonzalez, and the new talent are being showcased while losing. The Way for Lumas and Johnny seems clouded.
An interesting episode of Smackdown as Roman enters a feud with Brock ends a feud with Finn, and possibly begins another with Finn! Seth goes Single White Female on Edge! The Street Profits are back and smoking. The EST owns the past and pushes towards a future Big Time Becky ain't cool with.
Rae takes KP and Jared on a journey through Interpol's 2002 album. Turn On The Bright Lights is a record written in the aftermath of 9/11! This New York band attempts to incorporate the disappointment, melancholy, and disappointment of a post terrorist attack in New York.
Jared and Kp talk a little Punk and a whole lotta Omega. Carny Callis and Christian's history hit the forefront. Mox's violent talk and Jericho the human megaphone! AEW is dynamite and on a rampage!
Indy finds a date and Joe finds a few contenders. Ending a perfect program the Grimey way! Gonzalez finds a path. Justin and KP discuss
Smackdown has a lot of explaining to do. Is Becky a heel? Is Paul with Roman? Did Paul know Brock was going to show at Summer Slam? What's next for The Bloodline? Justin and Kp discuss?
RAW hot off the heels of Summer Slam went heavy on extended segments! New programs may have started. Is Bliss vs Flair something to look forward to? Jared and KP discuss.
KP gives kneeJERK review to Takeover 36. A night of amazing, physical wrestling as an end of an era was promised and delivered. New champions and a match of the year front runner are discussed. KP also dives into Nick Khan's interview where he discusses NXT and where that might mean they are going!
The Man and The Beast return! WWE lets a huge opportunity slip away. Seth and Edge give us a tremendous performance. Cena and Roman tell the tale. The highs and lows of the 2nd Biggest Show WWE offers. KP breaks it down and tries to figure out where the stories will go.
Reviews of AEW's Dynamite & Rampage but it's all about Punk. KP fantasy books the purchase of WWE. Jared and Rae discuss Punk and the future of AEW.
Lumas is getting hitched! Grimes better get that million-dollar belt! Will Walter stay? Will Kross leave? Justin and KP discuss the last NXT episode and predict TakeOver!
Roman puts it all on the line. Edge brings back the brood! Bianca, Otis, and the perfect booking of Smackdown! KP and Justin discuss Friday's episode and predict Summer Slam!
The Raw go-home show was something. Will Alexa outlast Goldberg! Will Lilly get the money in the bank? Will RK-Bro win the tag team titles!
Rae leads Jared and KP through a discussion of the Pixies' highly influential album Doolittle. The fellas talk overall influence and what makes this album matter.
Huge week for pro wrestling as the forbidden turnstiles spins and a Rampage begins. Christian is back to his Instant Classic ways and back to the Impact Zone! Brittsburg is a wonderful place to solidify a star. Martin and Red Death set the plate for meals to come.
Justin and KP discuss rumors and a fantastic show on the Black and Gold Brand! Multiple great matches and cake to the face. TakeOver is coming along nicely. Will a match of the week candidate lead to a match of the year candidate.
Justin and KP talk Smackdown! The Island of Relevancy! Revolutionary Rollins and Bianca batting clean up!
Justin and KP discuss the stories of RAW! Focused on RK-Bro this show had an interesting thread. Riddle as the jilted ex and Orton saying,"I told you this wasn't serious!"
They try to fix Lilly. Hint claymation!
Rae and Jared allow KP to discuss one of his favorite records. Soundgarden's psychedelic sludge really takes the listener on an abrasive journey. Is KP right about its greatness? Do Cornell's towering vocals shine through the black hole sun?
Kp and Justin dive into the battles for respect and love on this week's NXT podcast. Indy thez's control of her life back! Grimes has to break away from Knight! Will Walter move to the states? Can he be a Sports Entertainer and should we want that?
Kp and Justin talk about the island of relevance. Who's the real bad guy here? Here is a hint it is Cena! They gush over Bianca and wish for more prophets.
Justin and KP discuss the ups and downs of last week's RAW. They discuss the fantastic main event and Nicki's greatest victory. They go into detail about their issues with the Roster cuts at WWE and the issues NXT has in perception and reality.
Jared and KP discuss this week's AEW episode of Dynamite! The juice is kinda loose? Black's in-ring debuted against Cody. Cody's strange speech and attempted retirement. KP rebooks a few segments in an attempt to make room for some ladies on the show. Jared and KP do have some criticisms this week in hopes the AEW's tendency to course-correct continues!
New Japan Jared and KP talk a bit of Impact which bleeds into NJPW which bleeds into AEW! The IWC loves the forbidden door which at this point is a turnstile! Jericho bleeds and Juventud will bring bringing the juice to Dynamite! Hangman is out of the title picture and Christian may be sliding into it! Instant classics may be coming to the 2nd city and their savoir for the last dance.
NXT continues its Grimes and LA Knight program rolling along. This week was its Caddie Shack call back. Kia goes HBK on Big Mommacita cool. Cole gives Reed a Smackdown/Raw-worthy sendoff.
Cena returns and ruins KP's theory on Cena and hopes for Finn. Fantastic wrestling and Sasha is gonna Sasha said the Scorpion to the Frog.
Women's Division was the focus. KP and Justin dive deep into Charlotte, Rhea, and Nicki A.S.H. They also discuss the tag division and some great singles performances from Morrison, Riddle, Shamus, and Damien!
Rae with Jared and KP dive into an album from one of Jared's favorite artists. Kendrick Lamar's breakthrough album good kid, m.A.A.d city. Kendrick takes the listener on a journey through his childhood in Compton. An honest and interesting concept album how did it affect each of our reviewers.
Jared and KP discuss the new fluid world of wrestling. As Impact gets bled into by multiple promotions can it keep its Indy feel. Can homegrown talent shine. Omega and Jay White head an Elite vs Bullet Club face off. Mox and Archer main event a dramatic dynamite.
Justin and KP mow through the black and gold and gold brand. Grimes and LA Knight bring poor Drake Maverick into the butlerverse. Gonzalez destroys Li both in fact and fiction. Joe may not be management much longer.
Justin and KP go deep into Cena and Roman as well as how Bray Wyatt could factor in. Seth and Edge have a fantastic segment. WWE proves the face that runs the place is Bianca!
Justin and KP discuss an episode of RAW with the highest of highs and not-so-high lows. They start their Cena program.KP tries to save the Who's Next segment for Justin. The Almost Super Hero Nicki proves dreams come true.
KP and Nick discuss the epic MITB show on Peacock. They break down the matches, the prospective paths to Summer Slam, and what the MITB winners should do with their opportunities! KP describes his non stream experience during the men's match. They blow by blow Roma vs Edge and then talk about the invisible man at the end. The Men's MITB review is a post-credits scene if you wanna scroll to the end for that breakdown.
Rae returns to discuss two landmark albums with Jared and KP. Fishman's final performance, their 1998 live album, and Tyler, The Creator's new record Call Me If You Get Lost! Completely different records but the guys found a lot to discuss in both.
Jared and KP discuss a phenomenal rastlin show by AEW! KP thinks this was his favorite AEW episode. They break down stories like Hangman and his character arc along with the show's pacing! Promos are a huge part of selling characters and this show did a great job with MOX, Cody, Britt, MJF, and of course the God of Thunder talking people to their TVs and into the arena!
Justin and KP break down another great NXT show! Robert Stone loses his brand! Kross regains his killer status! Grimes takes L.A. Knight to the broom!
Justin and KP talk about WWE's return to live audiences. An amazing night with a sold-out crowd! Edge leads the charge into money in the bank. The seeds of Edge vs Rollins and Big E vs Reigns are being planted. Bianca defends her title! Justin and KP wrap up the episode with MITB ppv predictions.
KP and Justin discuss the last Thunderdome Episode in WWE. Lashely is not ready to go quietly into this good night. Great wrestling and shenanigans as always plus an amazing Pretty Ricky vs John Morrison match! What's the story heading into MITB?
Jared tells KP how great Dynamite Road Rager was! Then they predict night one of Fyter Fest. AEW is clicking on cylinders now. Black and Andrade make huge 1st impressions! Is Hangman finally on the road to a title? Can Omega get over his case of limber tail? And more.
The Great American Bash has Justin and KP fired up. The break down an amazing night of wrestling. Cole and O'Riley approaching "for the ages" status! Io and Zoey become champions and Johnny gets his way! Knight has a new butler.
Justin and KP talk theater in the round. The Bloodline is back together. Bianca needs a new challenger after Bailey's injury. A King and Messiah enter the MITB Match.
Justin and KP talk another headscratcher of a Raw episode. At least Kofi is on the road to a title? Maybe? The path to Money In The Bank is clear and Richochet, Morrison, Riddle, and AJ put on tremendous performances.
Jared, Nick, and KP review a requested special event. Super Brawl 3 a WCW event from 1993. The main event featured Sting and Vader butt the show is littered with Hall of Fame performers. Steve Austin, Paul Orndorff, Mick Foley, Barry Windham, The Great Muta, Rick Flair, and more! Two years before the Nitro era this show is different from the future but beginning to change from what had been the norms of rastlin as we knew it!
Lit Nick Returns with a discussion of Rango! 2001's animated western comedy starring Johnny Depp. This grammy-winning film is fondly remembered but is it a reel classic? Nick, Rae, Jared, and KP tell ya what they think.
Jared, Lit Nick, and KP talk a Jericho-heavy episode of Dynomite! great wrestling, fire promos, and MJF's 1st classic singles match!
Justin and KP discuss another great show. NXT's Women flex with a # way tag match! Hit Row ascends!
Justin and KP talk Smackdown! Edge has to carry the storyline as Jimmy is hung out to dry. Roman gets some time off real boss move! Bianca challenges Bailey to a I Quit Match! Let's Talk!
Your sarcasm is your friend's Sports Entertainment podcast. RAW gives a head-scratcher of women's booking episode. They continue to elevate the midcard and tell the story of Kofi back as a singles competitor! And of course Drew! Justin and KP try to make sense of it all.
Rae and Jared discuss one of their favorite records. Neutral Milk Hotel's 1998 highly acclaimed LP. This a deep dive come on and swim with us.
Jared returns and so does the Go Home Heat coverage of AEW! Jungles Boy vs Omega and an interesting common theme that runs through this Saturday Nights All Right For Fighting Episode!
KP dives into another episode of RAW. He breaks down the storylines in both the Men's and Women's Divisions. The women's division seems heavy on entertainment. The men's heavy on sports(This week anyway.).
KP dives into this week's episode of NXT. Joe attempts to create a safe and productive work environment and only The Way seems on board. Cole peacefully exits for a second. Io partners up and the women division's unique approach really helps the continuity of both singles and tag team storytelling.
With Justin unable to call in KP journeys to the Island of Relevancy alone! The bloodline saga continues as Jimmy tries to out Jey Jey! Seth seeks a meeting with the Tribal Chief. In the end, he wasn't Edgy enough to get there. MITB is around the corner and Summer Slam is on the horizon. KP tries to read the tea leaves.
Hell In A Cell featured a slew of matches we have seen before and all these matchups are phenomenal! Lit Nick and KP discuss the wrestling and the finishes. KP gets nutty on the Drew versus Bobby match? Nick goes deep into Bliss and if this makes any sense? Be invested!
Justin and KP talk about their favorite show of the week! NXT! Regal tries to quit! Joe comes up with an alternate plan! Everybody shines as we pivot from In Your House to The Great American Bash!
Justin and KP venture onto the Island of Relevancy! Rey wants his whooping and he wants it now! Roman Obliges! Predictions for the New Hell In A Cell lineup as our Tribal Chief takes Father's Day off! It is a pleasure breaking down great shows like this!
Justin and KP discuss a frustrating episode of RAW. KP delves out life advice for Monday Night enjoyment. There is a tad of how I'd book it as they address Eve-olution and a Kofi Summer!
Rae leads Jared and KP through a discussion of Nirvana's In Utero. The third studio offering from Kurt Cobain's legendary trio. The crew talks direction of the album and how Kurt's sudden success drove this record's content. Then they get into what's new and worth listing to in the world of tunes.
KP and Nick rip through a review of another TakeOver Event! In Your House is becoming a tradition and a great one at that. Kross booked like the killer he is! Gonzalez and Ember give us the kind of women's title match we have grown accustomed to from NXT! Grimes wins by losing! Where does Escobar go? We break it down!
Rae leads KP through a discussion of albums that for whatever reason didn't get the attention they deserve. Check it out and find some worth things to stream. Then they discuss what they listened to this week!
Justin and KP rip it up talking about the Go Home Show for NXT's IN YOUR HOUSE! Another stacked Takeover is coming up Sunday and NXT stacked the deck! Io's return is Poppy(See what we did there?). A review of Tuesday's episode and predictions for the big show is in this episode. Will the L.A. story be a Million Dollar Dream? Does Escobar get all the gold for his Bingo? Swerve's assertion looks to be happening fast. Kross has a lot of killing to do!
Justin and KP just talk about the events on Raw. Shayna proves she's a sports entertainer even the program with Alexa isn't clicking. How the Bliss Miss can be saved. So much Drew So much of the TIme! Can we get a Kofi Slam like we had KofiMania!
Justin and KP return with a review of another Emmy-worthy performance from The Tribal Chief! Seth and Bailey's Laugh-In and Seth's Rick Flair impression! Gable doing his best Angle and Mella ain't bothered with losing! Roman tosses Dom into the abyss heading into HIAC in a week from Sunday!
Jared and KP talk about the spectacular AEW ppv Double or Nothing! The fans were in attendance and Tony Khan gifted them with a show built to bring the excitement, and reward their loyalty! Zero bad stuff, spot on booking, and spectacle galore was offered up. Listen up as KP marks out!
Rae leads KP and Jared through a spirited discussion of The Smiths landmark record The Queen Is Dead. Morrissey has always been surrounded by controversy. Here Jared and KP levy some criticism. Then Rae explains another way to look at this art.
The guys talk about AEW heading into Double Or Nothing! Jared and KP talk all things Omagaman, Mox. Bucks and Darby! A special Friday Night episode and a first-night full crowd have AEDub ready for the Sunday Night event! Discussions and predictions abound!
Another Theateresque episode of Smackdown! The Tribal Chief lets the Uso's tell the tail. Fantastic wrestling and storytelling abound. Justin and KP break down this soon-to-be Emmy award program!
Justin and KP discuss another wonderful episode of NXT! Franky Monet introduced and several new rivalries started! Kross vs Balor put on a second banger! Then the fellas fantasy book Finn's Future!
KP and Justin discuss another episode of Monday Night Raw's Let's Do It Again! RAW runs three hrs of replays and the fellas try to understand? The guys try and understand while fantasy booking this episode.
Rae leads Jared and KP through a discussion of the phenomenal Back to Black record! Amy Winehouse's deep dive into addiction and tumultuous relationships give the guys a lot to talk about. Also, they go over karaoke and what the songs one sings say about you.
Jared and KP discuss events of the week in non VinceLand Rastlin! The storylines are headed to Double or Nothing and Mox/Kingston are grabbing new kicks. Impact takes back their tag belts does this mean a Moose may rise? It is Britt's time to shine could that be good for Shida?
Headlined by Gargano and Reed in a steel cage main events this episode. Legado Del Fantasmo wrestles Thatcher and Ciampa and Atlas is at a million-dollar crossroads. KP and Justin discuss all the black and gold brand has to offer.
KP and Justin break down Friday Night's delight. The Tribal Chief clarifies who Jey should be loyal to. The promo work and wrestling on this show is fantastic find out why. KP gushes over K.O. and all other aspects of the Main Event! Allistar is back, Baby!
ANOther marathon episode of RAW this week KP and Justin return to break it down. Kofi's gets a big night but will it lead to something for him or Drew? This thing with Alexa is weird but KP wants it to get weirder. Some discussion of Sunday Night's Ultimate Warrior biography!
KP brings in LIT Nick via the telly to discuss Backlash. WWE's latest offering on the Peacock had great wrestling and fantastic storytelling abounded. We do address the Zombie in the room! We take a few guesses at where we go from here heading to Hell In The Cell!
Justin and KP discuss the wonderful suburb of Sports Entertainment, HunterVille. A land of multiple storylines where championship matches can happen without interference and wrestles go 2 out of 3 falls. Kross has a theory and then some Finn old may be on the horizon. Enjoy!
Rae along with Jared and KP attempt to unpack Radiohead's Kid A. A sweepingly complicated journey into the abyss of melancholy. Yep, it's complicated. Enjoy!
Impact leads into Under Siege and AEW crowns a new TNT champion! Cody gives a promo. SCU ends and String welp! Dynamite brings a lot to the table. Jared and KP try to unpack it.
Justin and KP discuss the most interesting storyline in Sports Entertainment! Roman and his bloodline! Will Cesaro finally have his time. So much going on with this Go Home Show!
Justin and KP discuss another marathon viewing of Raw. Where does the Lashley, Drew, and Braun story go? Who does Alexa go after? Is Johnny Drip Drip Acting? Check it out!
Justin and KP enter the HunterHouse! Diving into the black and gold brand. Candace finally ascends to the top with a little help from IndiWrestling! The champ is gonna be Kross with Johnny Wrestling! Also a discussion of why these guys feel like NXtT works.
Rae takes Jared and KP through a breakdown of a classic record from the legendary band Led Zeppelin! IV is full of classic rock staples but what do these guys think of it? They rate, and tell their favorite moments! Zep's entire catalog is addressed along with what did the guys listen to this week?
Jared and KP discuss a Moose sighting, the return of a brute, and Jared turns you onto some great New Japan action. They get to talk about the conclusion of the Blood and Guts match. The controversy, the silliness, and the reality of the finish.
Justin and KP dive into a throwback episode of Smackdown. Paul's Place is telling multiple stories with and without the title. This is how a show should be done. Roman and Seth reunite but are not reunited. Bianca has her hands full and her ear is in jeopardy. Why is this show so much different than Raw? They discuss.
Justin and KP dive into VinceVille. They discuss the storylines and threads running through Raw. Bobby not getting the Lesnar treatment! Differing opinions on Charlotte's entry to the Title match! Do roses go there?
Rae enlisted Jared and KP to go on a musical journey. KP ends up seeking help to understand a record Jared and Rae love in GodspeedsGY!BE's Lift Your Skinny Fist In The Air! Come along for the ride!
Jared and KP talk about a great Dynamite episode! The GHH crew create a new term, "The Full Cody!" Vintage Orange Cassidy shows up and so much more.
Rae leads Jared and KP on a discussion of Billy Joel's landmark and breakthrough record The Stranger. The sounds of NY and the everyman persona of the uber-talented Joel meld together to create a magical record. Let us tell you why?
Impact's go-home show will a contracted wrestler be their champion? Will the Good Brothers bring the tag team gold back to Impact. Darby and Jungleboy put out a banger! Listen as Jared and KP gush over this week's Dynamite!
Justin and KP discuss their favorite! It's a Poppi episode. We find out just who is Cool Hand Kyle. Sarray and Zoey tear it up. You don't have to go over to get over. Another great show for the Black and Gold Brand!
Justin and KP talk through thed week that was in VinceLand! Smackdown continues to thrive through the performances of Roman and the programs he's in. As Daniel Bryan approaches what might be his last days in the E he continues to be must watch television and then there is RAW.
Lit Nick returns with his series of reviews on film and streaming entertainment. He leads KP through a discussion of Marvel's Wandavision. they deep dive into character arcs, plots, subplots, and current trends of streaming storytelling.
Rae guides Jared and KP through a discussion of Queen's A Night At The Opera! Tour de force performances on every vocal and instrument abound! The stories and effects this record has on the listener are covered. Singles vs albums and greatest hits records vs studio albums are also discussed!
Jared and KP discuss the week in rastlin for Impact and AEW! Don Callis was on both products and he was great. In a pro wrestling heel way. KP is feeling a change as AEW stakes their claim as a force to be reckoned with. Jericho and Hardy turn back the clock as the women get there just do!
Justin and KP talk black and gold following Takeover. NXT's first Tuesday was hit with these guys. Shocker for Escobar! A house show main event and the P.C. flexes its muscles!
KP and Justin deep dive into RAW and Smackdown! The next special event is Backlash so a lot of post-Mania to be continues! Drew ain't through. Did you think Rollins was cool with humiliation?
KP gets a special call-in from the Lit One! Lit Nick calls in from grad school to talk a little Mania Night Two! Physicality was the common thread of the show. A heel-centric evening was at the forefront of the spectacle that is Wrestlemania! Roman told you what he was going to do and he did it!
Justin and KP discuss a great night one of Wrestlemania! They also discuss Shane vs Braun. Bianca is the future and the future is now! How were selflessness and generosity the story of night one? Our staff explains!
The GHH review of Takeover Nights 1&2! Justin and KP discuss 2 cards they loved! They rate the matches individually, against each other, and try to figure out where these characters go! Listen Up!
Rae discusses The Mighty Metallica's Landmark Album Master of Puppets! Jared and KP contribute to a conversation that covers song inspiration and Cliff Burton's influence. Many rate Master of Puppets at number one in Thrash Metal hierarchy. Let's talk about ferocious stadium rock.
KP and Jared discuss the rastlin world outside of the mania. Omega's omnipresence. Who's booking all this? Ospreay's spot at the top of the mountain. How long will he have the view?
KP and Justin's version of a Mania Prediction Show! Match Of Night Predictions! Storyline evaluations! What we expect in the matches both in-ring and results. Who will stand tall on the Edge of the future!
Rae leads Jared and KP through a discussion of Pearl Jam's landmark album Ten. Eddie Vedder takes a deep dive into his own turmoil overwhelming a generation with his story. The music and stories he tells are discussed in depth. This leads to another discussion of the listener and how they absorb content.
Jared and KP talk the world outside of the EEEEE! Forbidden Doors galore! Don Callis is scumbag supreme! What is going on with the Belt in NJPW? Cody corrects the course of this QTmess!
KP discusses the lead into TakeOver Nights 1&2! Raquel is a dominating force while Io is indomitable! UE's implosions destroy Roddy! KP predicts what he believes will be the 2 best nights of wrestling all year! What an amazing build to an epic week in the world of Sports Entertainment and wrestling!
KP goes through the week that was in Sports Entertainment! What on earth is RAW doing? How great is Smackdown! Daniel Bryan is not just in the Main Event he may win the dang thing! Seth and Cesaro why this potential classic has a ceiling and other Wrestlemania predictions!
Rae leads KP through a discussion about one of Jay-Z's classic records. They discuss the real flex on the record and the evolution of pop music.
Jared and KP discuss the week that was away from Sports Entertainment! New Japan has a MOTY candidate. Omega is put to the task! Cody expands his stronghold on all things TBS and TNT!
NXT is heading into its first 2night Takeover Event! Justin and KP go through a great episode. Are Io and Finn's over and does it even matter?
Justin and KP go through this week's Sports Entertainment! They are terrified of Lashley and Asuka's Mania Results! As we speed towards Mania what stories are captivating and what stories are frightening! EDGE is furious does he have right to be?
KP goes through the stopgap special event Fastlane. Going in folks wondered if this was just another show or was it a worthy (non) PPV? It was both and GHH tells you why!
Rae returns with another dissection of a classic album. 2003's Elephant by The White Stripes is a highly thought of record. Jack White's genius and the uniquely simple instrumentation are topics!
Jared and KP dive into this week's rastlin. Some varied opinions on a huge Dynamite. Britt is the face of a division regardless of the champ. The invisible hand guides the present as he writes the future. New Japan Cup's final four.
Justin and KP dive into the Black and Gold Brand. Finn and Kross continue on their path to Takeover. L.A. Knight debuts and Kia is jealous again!
Justin and KP return after a vacation to discuss Vinceland! Drew renders The Miz invisible. The Miz attacks a Bunny to regain relevance. Shamus continues his run of great hard-hitting matches. Daniel Bryan on the Edge of Mania!
KP and Jared answer what happens post Revolution! Christian and Omega are about to collide. What is the best way to get em there? Moose and Swann are promised unify and you get a shot at the OmegaMan! MOx and Kingston for a buddy cop movie, please!
Rae takes KP through a discussion of Say Anything's Is A Real Boy! Rae dives deep into the content, music and meanings of this Emo/POP Punk album. Then they discuss a few tunes from the week!
The Black and Gold Brand delivered a Championship Heavy Show Wednesday Night! Finn and Io defended and a New Champion was anointed then forced to defend! The path to Takeover was laid out while NXT underlined their independence! KP talks us through it!
Revolution was calling and AEW was trying to blow up the spot! Mox vs Omega Exploding Barbwire and the impending doom of the world. The face of the revolution was determined! What did Jared, Rae, and KP think? Let us tell ya!
Justin calls in to talk NXT with KP! They dive into a great and action-packed evening! L.A. Knight announces his presence with authority. Finn continues his amazing run. Cross-brand cheating will have ramifications.
Justin calls in to talk Sports Entertainment with KP! Lashly finally wins it all! 17yrs of dominance leads to an almighty champion! Danial Bryan is telling stories and in full attack mode. THE E always fills the week with stories let us clear things up for you.
Jared leads KP through a quick preview of the much anticipated PPV event from AEW. Revolution brings Ladders, Barbwire, and Explosions! This ppv will be the culmination of many story lines let us tell you what we think.
Rae guides KP and Jared through a singer-songwriter tour de force record from Bright Eyes! 2005's I'm Wide Awake Its Morning is a rewarding yet arduous journey through loss, addiction, and one's own mental struggles.
New Japan Jared and KP discuss an absolutely massive week in wrestling. Shaq, no more show, and the women's tourney all have dynamite moments. A lot of content to break down! Jared goes in-depth on the controversy surrounding the titles in Japan.
Rae guides Jared and KP through a discussion of WEEN's sweeping experimental 1997 record The Mollusk. A lot going on in this one. Enjoy.
Jared and KP all things outside of the EEE! Moose gets his Swann. Mox's great week. Ladders and no Fenix!! What!?!
Cole cries. Roddy gets the old chimes rung. Cameron is not a Million Dollar Man. Xia gets rid of Kat. Kross is too heavy a burden for Escobar. Justin and KP break down HunterVille.
Justin and KP go through the week that was in Vinceland. The Miz cashes in and Lashly demands a promise be fulfilled. Charlotte Flair and Naitch get real. Jey Uso does the right thing for all the right reasons. Daniel Bryan gets no edge.
KP flies solo through this Knee Jerk reaction of Elimination Chamber. Storytelling as Roman finds his edge. A common thread as Bad Bunny hops us into a new champion. The Hurt Business made a deal. What was in the fine print?
Rae leads Jared, and KP through a discussion of 2 great debut albums. Eddie Van Halen and Tommy Morello change the way guitar was played. Zach and Dave redefined frontmen for their generations. Similarities abound in these two very different records.
Jared, and KP talk the week that was in wrestling! Moose crossing Dreamer. Finn/Juice in the states. Big money for Hangman Page and it's a girl!
Justin and KP discuss the events of Vengence and what this first episode spins us into. Finn has undisputed multiple issues. Thank god Theory is alive. Nia and Gonzalez can and cannot see eye to eye. Get your popcorn ready.
Justin and KP discuss Vinceland heading into Elimination Chamber. Drew is working hard for that money! Shamus stands tall heading into Sunday! Roman continues to click on all cylinders. Edge continues to form a path to Mania!
LIT NIck calls in from Grad School to join KP in a review of Vengeance Day. NXT kept it short and sweet. Spoilers and opinions abound. Io flys! Finn continues his run of amazing matches. Dusty winners and there were no losers! A fantastic night of wrestling!
Rae leads KP on a journey through Aquemini the 3rd offering from Hip Hop Legends Outkast. They go in depth on this classic! Discussing its importance to Outkast and the genre in general.
KP and New Japan Jared discuss the week that was in Rastlin! Impact heads toward No Surrender. Then Jared calls in to go through Dynamite! Sammy is leaving Jericho's Inner Circle much to MJF's chagrin and grin he did. Jared takes us through the events in Japan and the guys discuss the evolving landscape away from Vinceville.
Justin and KP talk about the events leading into Sunday's Special Event! Great matches and interesting storylines are featured. Dusty Cup Finals have been established and Johnny(Wrestling, Kickout, Takeover) Gargano goes from the absurd to reminding us of who he is in the blink of an eye. Predictions and wishes are also covered.
KP and Justin tell you the tales of VinceLand! Shamo and Drew get a detour as we head into Elimination Chamber! The head of the table will not be sharing his main event with 5guys! A Messiah returns to adopt the locker room! Nia Jax's hurts her... well it went viral!
Rae leads KP and Jared through a discussion of electronica legends Daft Punk's two biggest records! RAM vs Discovery. Then they discuss a little music they listened to this week. New releases and old classics. Brought to you by The Ginn Project.
As the wrestling world gets closer together and alliances form. KP and Jared discuss partnerships and the specific weekly shows. Mox has a Kenyta problem. Fenix is a shooting star. Bey is Bet! Jared breaks down AEW's Womens Tourney!
Justin and KP talk the week that was in VinceLand. Drew and Shamus finally get where they are going. Edge tours the shows picking his opportunity. Roman is disrespected and Big E has a tremendous title defense.
Justin and KP discuss the black and yellow brand! Escobar calls his shot. Io takes her time and strikes when it matters. Edge continues his tour explaining why NXT is different. Kross is coming for Escobar, Finn, or even Edge. Tick Tok.
Goldberg! Rumbles! The Handcuff Incident! Stories from the Edge and more! The Princess of Belair! KP, Lit Nick, and The Go Home Heat Kid Rae discuss!
Rae leads KP and Jared through IDLES new record Ultra Mono! The debate here gets hot and heated as KP loses all control. Then they discuss the records they listen to this week!
KP walks us through Impact and then New Japan Jared fires into AEW and NJPW! He's fired up about Mox, Dark Order, and Dax putting over Jungle Boy! Tanahashi has a banger and tells the tale!
Justin and KP talk about their favorite 2 hrs of the week. Bangers abound as the Dusty Classic gives us both great men's and women's wrestling. Then we get a reunion tease that's a little too sweet!
Justin and KP go through a crazy go home week for the Royal Rumble! Alexa eats an RKO! Roman mastering the little things! Smackdown does a subtle tribute to Nitro finish! Justin and KP predict the finish!
Nick returns with his movie review podcast. He and KP talk about this fictional story of a very real night in Miami. One Night In Miami is the story of Cassius Clay with Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke after his fight with Liston. Regina King directs this intense and script driven film.
Rae guides Jared and KP through a conversation about the Gorillaz new album. With multiple classics under their belt, the Gorillaz' Song Machine Season One finds them utilizing a tried and true formula. Guest collaborations galore allow for a brand new feel above that wonderful production. Listen Up!
KP and Justin bring you the week that was in WWE! Orton is covering his hideous face! Alexa is possessed and blissful. Smackdown's security team has issues.
The Black and Gold brand has another fantastic show. Upsets and action are the stories! Kross continues to squash his opponents! Finn finds an enemy he can trust. The Dusty Classic is in full swing. Ciampa and Thatcher hurt each other and then move onto others!
As the Rastlin community shrinks the AEW and Impact partnership seems to be coming into focus. Big Money Matt shows up for a Private Party on Impact. Omega could use fewer friends. Maxwell and Sammy Hagar don't know when it's love.
KP breaks down the PPV Hard To Kill. This wrestling production is one of the most important shows in modern wrestling history. The OmegaMan reunites with his Good Brothers to take on Rich Swann, Sabin, and Moose. A legitimate first-time event where AEW's Champion wrestles Impact Wrestling's Champion. Impact needs this to be a showcase event do they do a good job? KP lets you know!
Rae returns with another edition of Rae's Musical Reviews from the Go Home Heat Podcast Network. In this episode, the KP and Rae review 2020's RTJ 4! Run The Jewels has been a widely acclaimed super duo. Last years offering RTJ4 received rave reviews and the guys agree. They discuss at length the collabs, beats, and hot button topics in this record. Later they discuss what they listened to this week, the record store, and make an announcement.
Finn has an issue with Dunne that may be too sweet. Ever Rise keeps rising without winning! Xia Lee needs her own action movie! The Way has a picture-perfect formula! Lirch is Undisputedly an issue for Cole and Strong!