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JustinMoris
Co-Host / Producer / Engineer of the Real Good Show and Top Marks podcasts. Sports Announcer. Board Op / Producer @ Sportsnet 650. Formerly a play-by-play voice for the BCHL, NWJHL, and BasketballBC. Former Music Director and afternoon host on Peace FM in Chetwynd and Dawson Creek.
This week, it's Mel Gibson leading a pack of chickens out of a POW death camp in the British claymation classic, 2000's Chicken Run! That's right, Music Month is over, though discussion does return to music bio-pics before the show is over.Plus: Having just seen Knock At The Cabin, Hayley and Justin get into it about the Shyamalan revival, with The Visit, Old and Knock arguably making him a must-see director again. And J Mo froths at the mouth recalling being held captive on an airplane by a Hugh Grant movie with a premise so boring you'll have to hear it to believe it.At the time of this show's release Chicken Run is available to stream on Crave in Canada, and on Peacock in the United States. If you'd like to watch along before our discussion. And we kind of recommend you do, it was good!
This week on the pod... the wrong kid died! Music Month closes out with one last bio-pic -- the music movie parody that renders all the serious attempts that follow it laughable in how closely they hew to the cartoonish comedy of this brilliant send-up. It's 2007's Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, directed by Jake Kasdan, co-written by Kasdan and Judd Apatow, and starring John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer and Kristen Wiig. It's the perfect capstone for the first month of the podcast, a movie that Hayley has never seen and Justin has watched countless times.If you'd like to watch along with us, the movie is currently streaming free on the CTV app in Canada.We'll be back next week with the British claymation classic Chicken Run.
Justin and Hayley are back to review the film that spawned the entire idea for the podcast, a movie that had been collecting dust on J Mo's shelf for sixteen and a half years without ever having been watched: 2004's Ray, written and directed by Taylor Hackford, and starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and Regina King, for which Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor. After starting the show last week with an unconventional music bio-pic, Music Month continues this time around with a movie that wallows in convention to such an extent it is often flirting with self-parody.If you want to watch along before you listen to the show, Ray is streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime and Starz at the time of publication, while it can be streamed free in the United States on Tubi. We'll be back again next week with John Landis's The Blues Brothers.
It's the first episode! Hayley and Justin kick off Music Month on the pod with a movie that is sort of a bio-pic, sort of a meditation on the pointlessness of bio-pics in general, and a great excuse to get a ton of great bands together and record some wonderful covers of Bob Dylan's more obscure songs. Yes it's 2007's I'm Not There, the only movie that both of your intrepid hosts had each added to their collections without ever watching. We do our best summarize a rather unsummarizable film, pick our Best Bobs, and fantasy-cast which actors would have made great Dylans.All that plus a general movie chat that ranges from Thor: Love and Thunder to Tenet, and Hayley explains the merits of spoiling yourself for horror movies. Thanks for listening.
The #goodfriends return to talk about a slew of red-hot TV specials from AEW and NXT, TV good enough to outshine actual PPVs. Plus thoughts on Paul Heyman's exit from WWE creative, EVIL's big win in New Japan, and if Bruce Prichard or anyone at WWE is capable of creating a moment as dramatic as we witnessed at NJPW Dominion. The guys also dish on when they would feel comfortable returning to a movie theatre, and share some thoughts ahead of Impact's Slammiversary and WWE's Extreme Rules cards (sorry for the delay, it was my birthday).
UNLOCKED: Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of this horrendous PPV, easily the worst thing we've been forced to watch to date. And to celebrate that history, this special Bonus Marks has been unleashed from behind the paywall. Enjoy!
The #goodfriends are back in action for the red hot return of Bonus Marks! We finally dive in to King of the Ring 1995, a punishingly bad pay-per-view that highlights a real low point in wrestling. We hated watching this, so that you may enjoy hearing about it. Also: a live commentary for the tag team main event, Diesel & Bam Bam Bigelow vs Sycho Sid & Tatanka.
The #goodfriends review NXT TakeOver: In Your House, tee up WWE "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" Backlash 2020 and New Japan's return to action with a major tournament, talk the best of Raw and Dynamite and fantasy-book Sony's rollout of the PS5.
Weird technical difficulties right at the end of this one, but hey. Enjoy.
The #goodfriends return to talk AEW Double or Nothing and its terrific Stadium Stampede match, plus a crowd back on Raw, Drew Gulak's return to WWE, the Fight Pit's debut on NXT, and Matt Riddle moving on to the main roster.
The #goodfriends are back to tee up Saturday's AEW PPV -- Double or Nothing -- as well as heap praise on a pretty terrific edition of Monday Night Raw this week. Plus they get into it about Drew Gulak's contract status, the ongoing scandal surrounding CZW, who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of ECW, and J Mo accidentally watched Impact's weekly TV this week.
The #goodfriends are back for thoughts on Money In The Bank, Becky Lynch's pregnancy, Dark Side of the Ring's upcoming Owen Hart episode, the debut of Undertaker: The Last Ride, the future of WWE video games, and much much more as we answer your questions!
It's good to be back.
The #goodfriends return to discuss wrestling in isolation, WWE's historic round of cuts, furloughs and layoffs, how different companies are handling the shutdown, and what returning sports can learn from the way wrestling has managed its shows without crowds. Plus a preview for UFC 249, WWE's Money In The Bank, and our belated thoughts on a truly unique WrestleMania.
It's Part II of our 2019 Year In Review as the #goodfriends hand out the hardware to the best and worst that wrestling had to offer last year! Awards handed out in this episode include:
Spot of the Year Worst Wrestler of the Year Tweet of the Year 2020 Breakout Performer Hidden Gem of the Year Worst Co-Host Take of the Year Wrestler of the Decade Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year Most Powerful Listener
We hope it won't be long until you hear from us again, but thank you for your listenership and support in 2019!
The #goodfriends are back, and it's time to celebrate the BEST and WORST wrestling moments of the year! It's the third annual Top Marks Year In Review, and in Part I of the year-end awards, we hand out the prizes for:
Promotion of the Year Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year Tag Team of the Year Worst Feud of the Year PPV of the Year Promo of the Year Worst Promo of the Year
Plus a special visit from our dear friend Santa Claus. Part II coming soooooooooon!!!!!!
Better late than never, the #goodfriends talk about an unreal bad finish to Hell In A Cell as WWE booked themselves into a corner they didn't need to put themselves in. Meanwhile, the insanely awful end of the show overshadows a pair of tremendous matches to open the show: Becky Lynch vs Sasha Banks, and Daniel Byran & Roman Reigns vs Rowan & Harper, which over-delivered by leaps and bounds.
Plus we examine Week 2 of AEW vs NXT, and play another exciting round of Keep It Or Kick It.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH
The Wednesday Night Wars have begun and wrestling has never been more interesting, which means of course that the #goodfriends had to return and talk all about it! Catching up on a wide variety of topics, including NXT's move to television, the many twists and turns of SmackDown's Who's Trying To Kill Roman storyline, corporate sabotage at a New York NJPW show, and a full review of the premiere episode of AEW Dynamite. Your boys are back from hiatus and we couldn't be happier.
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It's the episode that J Mo's laptop didn't want you to hear! Delayed by technical difficulties but hey, it's better late than never, as the #goodfriends return from Toronto with tales of SummerSlam, TakeOver, good hangs, good food, and four nights of wrestling at ScotiaBank Arena in a row.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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Podcast ratings are sagging so the network asked us to bring back all your favourite Top Marks hosts from the history of the pod. They're all here! Josh Custodio! Justin Morissette! That's it! That's all of them! The #goodfriends return with toast to the pod, and especially you, the listener, the most important member of the Top Marks family. They also break down the Raw Reunion, and a very eventful SmackDown, give some well-earned kudos to Dolph Ziggler, and answer your mailbag questions!
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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The #goodfriends are back to break down a jam-packed week that featured several nights of G-1 action, Evolve 131, AEW Fight For The Fallen, and WWE Extreme Rules. Can wrestling sustain these kind of weekends outside of WrestleMania? How much is too much? PLUS: We talk CM Punk heading to Starrcast, WWE's Smackville Network special, Finn Balor's coming sabbatical, Bray Wyatt's arrival, and Eric Bischoff's role with WWE.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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The #goodfriends are back to break down another massive week in the world of pro wrestling, as Kevin Owens explodes on SmackDown and Joey Janela has a wild encounter with Enzo Amore at a Blink 182 show. PLUS: We preview a jam-packed weekend full of wrestling as WWE's Extreme Rules 2019 caps off a weekend that also includes AEW Fight For The Fallen, Evolve's 10th anniversary show being streamed on WWE Network, and (locally) ECCW's Ballroom Brawl XII. And J-Mo argues once again that the time is now for a Roman heel turn.
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Everything old is new again as the #goodfriends break down Week 1 of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff sitting in the driver's seat of WWE TV. Meet the new bosses! Same as the old bosses... Josh and J Mo argue about whether this change is for the better, talk recent superficial changes to Raw and SmackDown's presentation, Undertaker's return to television, briefly preview the G-1, and review AEW's Fyter Fest PPV.
PLUS: Hotel Mira bassist Mike Noble rejoins the show for a special double-barrelled edition of Keep It Or Kick It!
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This week on the show that needed a few days to recover from last weekend, returning champions AUDREY & CHRISTINA from PUCK BUNNIES bring their belts back to the show to talk the NHL Draft, Tyler Myers and the problem with free agency, trading a first round pick for J.T. Miller, and their newfound celebrity status after rubbing shoulders with the NHL media elites and being recognized in the streets. PLUS: The girls go deep into Justin’s astrology chart, and Audrey is dying after one magic night at The Roxy.
Follow Audrey on Twitter: @aud_bowlerFollow Christina on Twitter: @floozyesqFollow Puck Bunnies on Twitter: @puckbunnies_pod
This show is produced by listeners like you! Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where an actual honest to god bonus episode will appear in the next few weeks.
Outro Music: “Kids In America”, by Kim Wilde
The #goodfriends are back with some very important news about the future of the pod! But first, Seth Rollins needs to chill on the bad tweets and worse interviews have us begging the Universal Champion to log off! PLUS: We go in-depth on Stomping Grounds, a WWE PPV that left us with plenty to complain about, and briefly tee up AEW Fyter Fest before taking your questions in the listener mailbag.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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The #goodfriends are back to preview this weekend's WWE Stomping Grounds and talk about why they won't be heading down to Tacoma to take it in in person. PLUS: Was Raw really good this week? Or do we all have Stockholm Syndrome and are conditioned to heap praise on WWE TV that does the bare minimum of proper booking? PLUS: Examining Jon Moxley's G1 match-ups in an all keep-it edition of Keep It or Kick It.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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This week on the show that’s all about prospects (except when it's not), the editor-in-chief of Elite Prospects J.D. BURKE returns to the show to talk how the order might fall, the depth of the 2019 class, and which prospects Canucks fans should rejoice or cringe if the team picks at 10th. PLUS: The takeaway lessons of a bad Stanley Cup Final, how we were screwed no matter who won, the late-career utility of Edler and Tanev, and memories of our friend Jason Botchford.
Follow J.D. on Twitter: @JDylanBurke
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Outro Music: “Kids”, by PUP
The #goodfriends celebrate two full years of Top Marks, recording on the second anniversary of the very first episode. We've come a long way, baby, and we're glad to have you with us. As WWE's weekly TV continues its slide into the ocean, Josh breaks down NJPW's Dominion from this past Sunday and tells J Mo exactly why he should watch it! Meanwhile, Chad Gable's 205 Live debut brought Justin's eyes to that forgotten WWE product, and the Mad Man Morissette makes the case that WWE's Network exclusive content (205, NXT, & NXT UK) makes a better three hour experience for restless Raw viewers.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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This week on the show that may have benefitted from some officiating here and there along the way, SIE MORLEY of Fear The Fin stops by to talk all things San Jose Sharks: their playoff run, the futures of Joe Thornton and Erik Karlsson, and the one weird trick doctors don’t want you to know about how Doug Wilson’s team has remained competitive over two decades. PLUS: Barstool towels, confessing to war crimes, what the heck’s going on with the ECHL’s Kelly Cup trophy, and why no one’s really interested in Blues vs Bruins.
Follow Sie on Twitter: @nowyousieme
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Outro Music: “Consolation Prizes”, by Phoenix
Just like the man formerly known as Dean Ambrose reunited with his good friends Chris and Cody, the #goodfriends have come together to break down a monster week in the world of wrestling. We review the launch of AEW with Double or Nothing, dish on Jon Moxley's tell-all interview with Chris Jericho, and tee up this Sunday's seemingly forgotten NXT TakeOver XXV.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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Against all odds, with the crowd against him, sometimes a man's gotta walk alone. This week that man is J Mo, as he delivers the take the #goodfriends don't want to hear: why Brock Lesnar winning Money In The Bank is good. Josh is upset that the briefcase isn't being used to make a star, while J Mo argues it is! And that star is Seth Rollins. PLUS: Our full review of Money In The Bank, including Bayley's cash-in and a surprisingly strong performance on the mic during the pre-show. We preview AEW's premier event DOUBLE OR NOTHING, and give our thought's on WWE's new 24/7 championship.
Also: we're aware that Omega vs Jericho is not for the AEW title. That was a goof-em-up. We apologize.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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This week on the show here to talk about Bose Horvats and Brock Bozo, former Vancouver sports radio producer / host turned international man of mystery MIKE MARTIGNAGO joins the program for an update on what he’s been up to since going off the grid, the grind of trying to live the dream, Francesco Aquilini’s Twitter, Trevor Linden’s redemption, John Weisbrod’s bizarre resumé, the ongoing scandals surrounding Whitecaps FC, a spirited debate on whether sports newsroom employees are allowed to feel joy over positive results, and an inside scoop on Kawhi’s off-season plans. PLUS: Ralph Rantignago shares his experiences with wage theft, and we share memories of our friend Jason Botchford.
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Outro Music: “Should’ve Known Better”, by Richard Marx
The #goodfriends are back and finally ready to show you our secret... It's the Money In The Bank 2019 preview show but more than that we're back to condemn Lars Sullivan, praise Sami Zayn's creative control, stand in awe of the new Bray Wyatt, and peek at Twitter for updates on Big E's thirst for Becky Lynch's mom, the search for Stokely's CD player, and Charlotte and Andrade's sex life.
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This week on the show that gets it to go, it’s a very special episode as a wide array of guests stop in to answer one question: Where were you last night? Writers, podcasters, artists and fans share their perspectives on The Shot — Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer beater to keep the Raptors’ playoff hopes alive. Already an iconic highlight in both NBA and Toronto sports history, we break it all down with an examination of the moment. An oral history of The Shot. Joining me to do so are:
Sean Woodley, Raptors HQ & Locked On Raptors (0:07:50) Blake Murphy, The Athletic (0:21:23) Max Kerman, Arkells (0:32:53) Andrew Zuber, Yahoo Sports Canada & Sportsfeld (0:40:19) Josh Custodio, bartender & Top Marks (0:53:42) Rob Rousseau, writer & 49th Parahell (1:03:56) Devang Desai, theScore & Open Era (1:28:32) Vyas Saran, Maclean’s & Roxy Fever (1:42:30) Jake Goldsbie, actor & Sportsfeld (1:46:02) Vivek Jacob, Yahoo Sports Canada & Locked On Raptors (2:11:37)
Tremendous talents all, and I thank them for their time and stories.
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Outro Music: “Compromise”, by Shad
This week on the show that’s still grieving, I reflect a bit on the takeaway lessons of Jason Botchford’s friendship and incredible professional impact, and how I feel changed personally and professionally since his passing. I wanted to put together a tribute show this week collecting stories from people who knew him like I did, and people who knew him better than me. But the timing didn’t feel quite right to do that. I couldn’t bring myself to do it, anyway. Not yet. But I did share my own stories of the man and the way he helped me with CHRIS FABER of CanucksArmy on his podcast, and with his permission have republished that conversation in full with my own introduction.
I strongly recommend Faber’s full podcast, talking with Georgia Twiss, myself, Jackson McDonald, J.D. Burke, Harman Dayal, Clay Imoo, Cory Hergott and Ryan Biech. It runs over 5 hours and is as cathartic as it is heart-wrenching. You can find it by searching for Canucks Conversation wherever you get your podcasts.
I want to thank Chris for getting me going and allowing me to spill these stories at a time when I did not feel up to talking to anyone about anything. The kid can interview.
Find Chris on Twitter: @ChrisFaber39
Outro Music: “Sample in a Jar”, by Phish
Coming to you late after a rough week, the #goodfriends are back with a Top Marks After Dark on a number of topics that have only become more pressing in the days since we recorded. With WWE TV ratings plummeting, we examine why that is in the context of what drives interest in pro sports. Hint: no one wants to watch a bad team! PLUS: Return of the Mox! The man formerly known as Dean Ambrose returns to the indies with an incredible video promo. Why are the indies, whether that's Mox or Joey Janela's work with GCW, able to destroy WWE's production values? Roommate of the show Mike Noble joins us for Question Period.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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UNLOCKED: Real Good Stuff - 17 - First Annual RGS Canucks Summer Summit (with Jason Botchford)
In honour of Botch's memory, I wanted everyone to be able to hear this for free. He was a great talent, and a wonderful friend. We will miss him terribly.
||It's an episode that's been years in the making, and it will not disappoint! JASON BOTCHFORD of The Province Sports, the architect of The Provies himself, joins the Real Good Boys as the inaugural guest in the Real Good Studio to talk (what else) -- the Canucks. We get into it about executives around the league reading Jyrki21's comic strip and thinking he must be a former member of Canucks brass, plus understanding Vancouver as a market, the media beatdown the team took in 2011, Dale Tallon vs the Computer Boys, Kyle Dubas, NHL draft lists, Noah Hanifin, and the probability of the team trading its first round pick. And Botch regales with torturous tales of attending his daughters' dance recitals.||
This episode was released on June 4th, 2018. RIP Jason. We love you.
IT'S EPISODE 100, BABY! Bray Wyatt returns, Kevin Owens reveals his true nature, Bayley starts her ascent with a loss, the Shake-Up continues to make no sense, and The Viking Experience has probably changed names another five times since we recorded. We also reflect on 100 episodes, and what we love about the show.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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I've heard of Good Friday, but #GoodFriends Day?? On the third day, Top Marks is risen as we're back to talk the 2019 Superstar Shake-Up, which sucked. That makes for two weeks in a row of bad WWE TV, but how much can we complain after a stellar WrestleMania? Turns out: a lot! The Viking Experience with Erik and Ivar is a disaster, Luke Harper requests his release, and we break down the one thing preventing Bray Wyatt's success that has nothing to do with writing or performance.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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The fog has lifted and we've shaken out of our hungover stupor in time to look back at the show that was WrestleMania 35, one of the best WrestleManias of all time, or certainly in recent memory. We run down the entire card, as well as NXT TakeOver New York, and the NJPW/RoH SuperCard!
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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The #goodfriends lock in their picks ahead of WhiskeyMania, with one final rundown of the WrestleMania 35 card, picking winners for every match. Plus a Lock of the Week pick for a match that happened yesterday, but hey, we were right about it.
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It's the second annual Top Marks WrestleMania House Party and the #goodfriends are opening the door to all of their good friends to talk up their most anticipated matches, not just from the Grand-Daddy of them all, but the entire weekend's festivities! Joining us for this fine party are:
Josh - 0:04:46 - Josh Barnett vs Minoru Suzuki Justin - 0:09:51 - Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair vs Ronda Rousey Ryan Schaap (Pucks On Net's @schaaptop) - 0:18:44 - AJ Styles vs Randy Orton Andrew Zuber (Sportsfeld & Yahoo Sports Canada's @the_Zubes) - 0:35:22 - Velveteen Dream vs Matt Riddle Andrew Cieslak (@torqpenderloin) - 0:50:54 - Brock Lesnar vs Seth Rollins, FirePro Wrestling World Promoter Mode Caitlin Hotchkiss (@criseyde) - 1:04:54 - Johnny Gargano vs Adam Cole Tyler Paracy (ECCW trainee @Ol_Tylz)- 1:19:16 - Sasha & Bayley vs IIconics vs Natalya & Beth Phoenix vs Nia Jax & Tamina Mike Noble (Hotel Mira bassist @bikemelon)- 1:32:27 - Jay White vs Kazuchika Okada, how the Mania build compares to previous years Jamison Isaak (@teendaze) - 1:47:47 - Reacting to Wikipedia: Buddy Murphy vs Tony Nese, Finn Balor vs Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman vs Weekend Update Scoots Brodo (Top Marks listener @ScootsBrodo) - 1:59:32 - Orange Cassidy vs TAKA Michinoku, Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Matt Rainis (Top Marks Most Powerful Listener of the Year 2018 @mattrainis) - 2:08:55 - Triple H vs Batista, Taiji Ishimori vs Dragon Lee vs Bandido
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. And most of all, ENJOY MANIA WEEKEND!
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The #goodfriends return to discuss the latest obstacles on the Road to #KofiMania, and address the segment of Wrestling Twitter that doesn't want to believe there are racial overtones (or even undertones) to this New Day story. Plus, we revolt at the idea of Kurt Angle's retirement match actually being against Baron Corbin, check in on the latest with Ronda, Becky and Charlotte, and answer your listener questions!
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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This week on the show that has a show this week, it’s a crossover event for the ages, as the ladies of PUCK BUNNIES, AUDREY & CHRISTINA make their RGS debuts. There is so much hockey to catch up on, and we try to touch it all: the Hurricanes’ improv troupe energy, the Blue Jackets pushing all in, why Jay Beagle is beloved in Washington, the Morgan Rielly thing, and why the Pittsburgh Penguins are the most fascinating team to watch as a Vancouver fan. PLUS: Audrey and Christina discuss their experiences with hockey Twitter’s sexist gatekeepers, we run afoul of Islanders and Leafs fans during the Tavares return game, and we revisit the relic of gendered hockey coverage that was CBC’s While The Men Watch.
Follow Audrey on Twitter: @aud_bowler Follow Christina on Twitter: @floozyesq Follow Puck Bunnies on Twitter: @puckbunnies_pod
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New show art and theme song (still) coming soon!
Outro Music: “Midnight City”, by M83
The #goodfriends are reunited this week as The Janitor throws Gary in a dumpster and reclaims his rightful seat as co-host of Top Marks! We review Fastlane, look ahead to Mania, compliment Vince on leaning in to being a racist villain opposite Kofi, and listener questions have us ponder a pair of dating Qs: Which wrestler would you let style you before going out with someone, and which wrestling T-shirt is the most embarrassing to wear on a first date.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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Josh has been cancelled to the Negative Zone after last week's gaffe, but the show must go on! Justin is joined by Josh's cousin Gary to preview Fastlane, talk about the Shield's reunion, and wonder if the circuitous route to WrestleMania has actively cooled off Becky Lynch.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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Just like The Big Dog, the #goodfriends are back, baby! And we did it all for you, the fans. There's no one like you. We love you. And we're here to break down a HUGE week in the Fed, as WWE got the road to WrestleMania on track a week after feeling up creek without a paddle. Roman's in remission, Ronda relinquishes, Batista's back, Owens stuns SmackDown, KofiMania hits a road block, and the first Raw after Prichard's return is... very good??? And Rousey's tweets are... very bad??? We break it all down.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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Like WWE on the road to WrestleMania, the #goodfriends are back and do not appear to have a plan for this episode. We break down the latest wave of call-ups and the inauspicious starts to their main roster careers. PLUS: Can WWE's current woes / utter lack of long-term vision be ascribed to Vince McMahon's preoccupation with the XFL? Is Kevin Owens doomed for Batista treatment? Can anyone other than Kofi Kingston face Bryan at Mania? And we review Elimination Chamber 2019.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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This week on the show that was recorded before the Robert Kraft story broke, we go in on owners anyway! 49th Parahell's ROB ROUSSEAU joins the show to talk the Raptors loading up at the deadline, Colin Kaepernick's massive settlement in his collusion case against the NFL, the useless bloodsucking of sports owners, and the way professional sports fandom warps your perception of labour issues.
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New show art and theme song coming soon!
Outro Music: "Iafallo You Into The Dark", by Death Cab For Coachie (Justin Morissette)
The #goodfriends are back in the saddle to preview Elimination Chamber 2019 and talk Jay White's big win, Undertaker appearing at Starrcast II, Charlotte getting shoehorned into the Mania main, Kofi's big splash, The Revival's crowning moment, and Dean and Nia getting cancelled. PLUS: The triumphant return of Keep It Or Kick It.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
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Team of mine, our window to win has died Because of the deal I signed, I'll be here as things get dark We can't score, and no chance we win one more Just rolling lines one through four, waiting for the hint of a spark
If the LA Kings decide they are truly satisfied With the depth they have on their left-wing side If there's no one beside you at the faceoff marks Iafallo you into the dark
Willie D has not been kind to me It's been an eternity since my last healthy scratch And I held my tongue as he told me, son, We wanna play run and gun, and you're holding us back
If the LA Kings decide they are truly satisfied With the depth they have on their left-wing side If there's no one beside you at the faceoff marks Iafallo you into the dark
Oh this team that's already lived the dream Is now losing to Calgary and the St. Louis Blues We're all worn down The time to lose is now But it's nothing to cry about 'Cause we held a couple Cups and might draft Jack Hughes
If the LA Kings decide they are truly satisfied With the depth they have on their left-wing side If there's no one beside you at the faceoff marks Iafallo you into the dark
The #goodfriends get back at it after a big week in wrestling -- a week so big it demands a return to the format, as we tackle last weekend's big shows round by round. Plus, Josh gets Justin to open up about Real Good Show coming to an end... But anyway, rounds. What are they this week? Glad you asked:
- WWE Super Show-Down Raw Review: We tackle Saturday's show from the MCG in Melbourne from the red brand's perspective.
- NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2018 Review: New Japan's latest card was an eventful one, but was it as unpredictable as fans are making it out to be?
- WWE Super Show-Down SmackDown Review: Finally, we loop back to WWE's Australian supershow from the blue brand's side of things, with some quality on the undercard but a dud at the top.
Plus more of your questions, and a review of Venom.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! We're finally, FINALLY going watch King of the Ring 1995 for a retro review in the next week, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group.
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The #goodfriends return with another No Holds Barred episode as they're breaking all the rules. It's the kind of anything goes attitude that you might see, I don't know, in the 2000s British music scene? Oasis! Ever heard of 'em? I didn't think so. Anyway, we get you all set up for Super Show-Down and discuss how the return of all these old farts is killing interest in the current product and putting the ratings in the tank. We got a classic segment this week, but did anyone watch it? And our friend Flash Morgan Webster stops by to discuss the British Invasion.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! We're finally, FINALLY going to watch King of the Ring 1995 for our retro review in the next week, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group.
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This week on the show that needs something to blame after last year, John is away watching the Leafs home opener, so Stefan and Justin fly solo and go heavy on Canucks content right before the 2018/19 NHL season kicks off. And why not when they’ve given us so much to talk about: on banning Fortnite, Bo Horvat’s political machinations, the case for playing skill guys, and Stefan’s #IgnoreTheLottery campaign. PLUS: The Gritty backlash has arrived! Kawhi Leonard’s weird laugh! Predicting the NHL season! And what it would take for us to finally stop cheering for the Canucks.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. The Summer of Sheldon is over, but you can still enjoy our six Young Sheldon-centric bonus episodes. All six episodes starring Chris James, Brian Gaar, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar & Michael Hale, Ivan Decker, and listener / contest winner Jacob Logan are OUT NOW! And the Real Good Mailbag returned with a bang last week. We’ve got a few aces up our sleeve planned for this month, so donate today and don’t miss a minute.
Outro Music: “I Think We’re Alone Now”, by Tiffany
The #goodfriends are back, and they're breaking all the rules with another No Holds Barred episode. Topics include why fans won't cheer for Charlotte, Gedo turning on Okada, and a must-see match from this week's action that you probably haven't heard about... All that, plus a bevy of listener questions and an actual piece of listener mail, as Josh receives a package from Tranquilo Pacheco himself!
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! A retro review of WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre is up on the Patreon feed now, with King of the Ring 1995 coming soon.
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This week on the show that f***ing was terrible today, the Real Good Boys are back giving the people more of what they want: in-depth food discussions. It’s snacking season, baby! No better way to enjoy the NFL season than with some quality chips and dip. But which chips are best? And John comes out swinging against dip in general. PLUS: Stefan buys the world’s worst bag of chips. And Justin waxes nostalgic about the authentic Mexican cuisine of Blaine, Washington. (Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded during the tail-end of an era that future historians will call Before Gritty.)
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. Last month we launched the Summer of Sheldon, with six Young Sheldon-centric bonus episodes. All six episodes starring Chris James, Brian Gaar, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar & Michael Hale, Ivan Decker, and listener / contest winner Jacob Logan are OUT NOW! And the Real Good Mailbag returns this week!
Outro Music: “Dip”, by Danny Brown
The #goodfriends are back with our review of Hell In A Cell and a career send-off for Matt Hardy! Sorry the episode is a week late, but we've been a little busy feuding with a member of Bullet Club. This week's rounds:
- Hell In A Cell - Raw: We break down the PPV from a red brand's perspective, including a controversial finish in the main event.
- Matt, we Hardy knew ye: Broken Matt says goodbye, and we look back on his in-ring career.
- Hell In A Cell - SmackDown: Looking at the PPV from the blue brand's point of view, with a big title change and some crackling matches.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! A retro review of WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre is up on the Patreon feed now, with King of the Ring 1995 coming soon.
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This week on the show that needs to negotiate here because we're workin' too, it's a sports-heavy show as there are so many things to dive into this week: Vontae Davis retires from the NFL in the middle of a game, the Vancouver Canucks consider banning video games on the road, and Pierre Dorion stares into the abyss that is the future of the Ottawa Senators. PLUS: Speaking of video games, we go deep on games we expect to see on the PlayStation Classic and N64 Classic.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. Last month we launched the Summer of Sheldon, with six Young Sheldon-centric bonus episodes. All six episodes starring Chris James, Brian Gaar, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar & Michael Hale, Ivan Decker, and listener / contest winner Jacob Logan are OUT NOW! And the Real Good Mailbag returns next week!
Outro Music: "Oh! Ellin", by gob
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It's the series finale (hopefully) of the Summer of Sheldon, as the Real Good Boys are joined by contest-winner and long-time listener Jacob Logan!! This surely has to be the most vacuous and empty episode yet. ...of Young Sheldon, that is! Because Real Good Sheldon keeps the laughs coming, I assure you. It's the moment we've all been waiting for: the Elon Musk cameo. A cameo that surely the producers knew would stand the test of time, and within a year would not have viewers saying "oh it's that insane man who keeps calling a rescuing hero 'pedo guy'". And you know Jacob is ready to talk about it all, because not only did he take notes, he watched the episode TWICE!
Thank you all so much for your support this summer. As painful as it has been to watch Young Sheldon for the last month, making these episodes has been a ton of fun and it makes it all worthwhile to know you've been enjoying them. We appreciate you.
The #goodfriends are back to... preview this week's PPV? That can't be right. There's a PPV this weekend? You'd never know it by the way TV played out this week... The road to the cell has been hell, but what might the show itself have in store? We do a deep dive into the announced card and preview Hell In A Cell 2018, a show that is pretty barren on the Raw side but has a lot going on for the blue brand.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! A retro review of WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre is up on the Patreon feed now, with King of the Ring 1995 coming soon.
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This week on the show that thinks pressure is millions of parents with no money to buy food for their children, we’re beefin’ ‘bout that beef, baby! Justin returns from Chicago to defend his food choices and go all in on the merits of Italian Beef, raising his fist in solidarity with his Italian Beef brothers held down by a sandwich society that fears what it doesn’t understand. Stefan continues to collect royalties on the sale of Hydro Flasks. PLUS: Earbuds vs Airpods! Super Smash Bros! And we pitch our own Food Network original series.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. This month we launched the Summer of Sheldon, with six Young Sheldon-centric bonus episodes. The first five episodes starring Chris James, Brian Gaar, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar & Michael Hale, and Ivan Decker are OUT NOW! Only one left and it stars just a regular ol' listener, Jacob Logan! Feedback has been great and we've enjoyed doing the episodes, so do the thing and donate NOW.
Outro Music: “Heavy Metal Drummer”, by Wilco
The #goodfriends reunite after a J-Mo's All In trip to talk all about the biggest indie show in history. We'd hoped to sneak a little Braun Strowman discussion into the mix as well but it was all All In all the time, with an enormous card to break down. And we ask you: Which card was better, All In or WrestleKingdom 12?
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This week on the show that's heard the Canadian Minister of Defence believes in aliens, Justin Morissette misses his first episode of all-time, so Stefan and John run amok like kids in a candy shop, with the help of their favorite ne'er do-well, CHRIS JAMES. PLUS: Stefan Auto-Tunes the pod! Justin's Chicago meal choices! And the boys finally answer the question that's been plaguing the pod for years: who's got the best hog in Vancouver sports history?
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. This month we launched the Summer of Sheldon, with six Young Sheldon-centric bonus episodes. The first five episodes starring Chris James, Brian Gaar, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar & Michael Hale, and Ivan Decker are OUT NOW! Only one left and it stars just a regular ol' listener, Jacob Logan! Feedback has been great and we've enjoyed doing the episodes, so do the thing and donate NOW.
Outro Music: "The Coup", by The Coup
This week on the show that never pulled a hammy running across Normandy, Justin's streak of appearing on every episode of the show is set to end next week and the boys grill him on his vacation plans like one of them Chicago-style hotdogs. PLUS: Stefan has an impossible time guessing the towns that have WHL teams! We learn empathy for each other via Freaky Friday-esque body-swap scenarios! And which limbs we'd be willing to amputate for gold.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. Our good friend JESSE FARRAR joined us in July to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM! This month we launched the Summer of Sheldon, with six Young Sheldon-centric bonus episodes. The first three episodes starring Chris James, Brian Gaar, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar & Michael Hale, and Ivan Decker are OUT NOW! Only one left and it could star... YOU??? Feedback has been great and we've enjoyed doing the episodes, so do the thing and donate NOW.
Outro Music: "Wheat Kings", by The Tragically Hip
I'm posting this dang thing during my vacation so you guys better like it! Also the #goodfriends recorded this before Monday's Raw, so the fact that we theorized the exact way Raw went off the air this week before dismissing it out of hand as "too ridiculous" and "makes no sense" is just a coincidence. This week's rounds:
- Shield reunion! Why it's happening, if it's happened too many times, if the moment is gone, who they should feud with, and who should turn.
- ALL IN preview! We go through the card, breaking down every match on All In in advance of Saturday's show.
- ALL IN overtime! The preview continues...
We answer as many listener questions as we can before we run out of time.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! A retro review of WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre is up on the Patreon feed now, with King of the Ring 1995 coming soon.
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The Summer of Sheldon is nearly over, but the fun continues for at least one more episode! We're joined by the hilarious and charming comedian Ivan Decker to discuss the most hopelessly disjointed Young Sheldon to date. Nothing carries over in this show. Literally nothing matters. It's not even self-contained, it's just... there. Ray Liotta appears with an utterly baffling cameo, and we continue to find more interesting storylines in throwaway lines than the plot they actually used for this episode.
Future guests on Real Good Sheldon include... YOU??? The guest for our sixth episode will be drawn from the list of Patreon donors on August 29th, so you could win your way on to an episode just by supporting the show. Thank you, and good luck.
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The Summer of Sheldon continues with another RGS/YKS cross-over event! That's right, those good ol' boys from Your Kickstarter Sucks, Jesse Farrar and Michael Hale, are here to watch easily the worst episode of the Young Sheldon we've subjected ourselves to to date. Just a punishingly terrible episode of television. But that's okay, because an episode of Young Farrars breaks out instead, as Jesse's children crash the podcast.
Future guests on Real Good Sheldon include comedian Ivan Decker, and... YOU??? The guest for our sixth episode will be drawn from the list of Patreon donors on August 29th, so you could win your way on to an episode just by supporting the show. Thank you, and good luck.
The Biggest Party of the Summer has come and gone and the #goodfriends are here to talk about it! We're back on brand this week, sticking to the format breaking down the top 1-2-3 stories of the week in professional wrestling! And this week they are:
- SummerSlam Review (Raw results): Breaking down the SummerSlam card from the red brand's perspective.
- SummerSlam Review (SmackDown results): Breaking down the blue brand's side of the action.
- NXT Takeover Brooklyn 4 Review: Our thoughts on the latest NXT trip to the Barclays Center.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks for access to Bonus Marks, our donors only bonus show. This month on the Patreon: listener-commissioned retro reviews! WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre is available now, and King of the Ring 1995 is coming this week!
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The #goodfriends are back behind the paywall as Josh has recovered from concussion and we're ready to tackle this blast-from-the-past PPV that went down the night before an elementary school-aged Justin started watching Raw week-to-week on TV. And we're back in a big way, offering up not one but TWO live commentaries, of Mankind vs The Rock in a Last Man Standing match for the WWF Championship, as well as Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon inside a steel cage for the right to main event WrestleMania XV!
Big thanks to Doug Crap for commissioning this episode.
This week on the show that is just, uhhhh, ok, the Real Good Boys are still stuck for what to talk about, so they take a deep-dive on the topics you're dying to know about, like the world of McDonaldland and how much money they'd accept to make their internet search histories public. PLUS: Brief Canucks talk! Movies that get adapted into video games! And the boys finally reveal what they would do with all the hats if they scored an NHL hat trick.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. Our good friend JESSE FARRAR joined us in July to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM! This month we launched the Summer of Sheldon, with six Young Sheldon-centric bonus episodes, and every single $5 donor pledging on or before August 29th is entered to win a guest appearance on the show! The first three episodes starring Chris James, Brian Gaar, and Jenny Toews are OUT NOW! The next two, featuring Ivan Decker and the boys from YKS are COMING SOON! And then it's the episode potentially starring YOU, the listener. Feedback has been great and we've enjoyed doing the episodes, so do the thing and donate NOW.
Outro Music: "Video Games", by Lana Del Rey
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Oh baby, it's that Summer of Sheldon time again! This week we're joined by delightful comedian and fan-favourite guest JENNY TOEWS to discuss an episode of Young Sheldon that's... gasp actually good? It starts strong anyway, but eventually regresses to the mean. That's fine too, because we actually barely talk about it! Annie Potts joins the cast for this episode, so it's largely spent discussing THAT SCENE in Ghostbusters (you know the one) -- a movie with John has somehow never seen. Dan Aykroyd is a sick freak.
Future guests on Real Good Sheldon include comedians Ivan Decker, Jesse Farrar and Michael Hale of Your Kickstarter Sucks, and... YOU??? The guest for our sixth episode will be drawn from the list of Patreon donors on August 29th, so you could win your way on to an episode just by supporting the show. Thank you, and good luck.
It's the first annual Top Marks SummerSlam House Party and the #goodfriends are once again opening the door to all of their good friends to talk up The Biggest Party of the Summer! Joining us for this fine party are:
Caitlin Hotchkiss (@criseyde) - 12:58 Andrew Zuber (@the_Zubes) - 35:38 James Cybulski (@JamesCybulski) - 1:01:19 Rob Rousseau (@RobRousseau) - 1:21:12
With special thanks to our friends Ryan Schaap, Craig Tamble, Scoots Brodo and Fake Cane.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks for access to Bonus Marks, our donors only bonus show. This month on the Patreon: listener-commissioned retro reviews of WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and King of the Ring 1995! And BE SURE TO ENJOY SUMMERSLAM, GANG!
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This week on the show whose friends call it Big Al, the boys are stuck in the dog days of summer and get out of it by doing an extended mailbag, answering some extremely existential questions, like what our first novel would be about and what living person would be the most difficult to hunt. PLUS: Ultimate frisbee! Disc golf! Classic jerseys! And Stefan finally names the yacht he's always dreamed of owning.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. Our good friend JESSE FARRAR joined us in July to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM! This month we launched the Summer of Sheldon, with guests Brian Gaar, Ivan Decker, Jenny Toews, Chris James, Jesse Farrar, Michael Hale, and... YOU??? That's six Sheldon-centric bonus episodes, and every single $5 donor pledging on or before August 29th is entered to win a guest appearance on the show! The pilot episode, with Chris James, and the second episode, with Brian Gaar, are OUT NOW! Feedback has been great and we've enjoyed doing the episodes, so do the thing and donate NOW.
Outro Music: "Please Mr. Postman", by The Marvelettes
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It's that Summer of Sheldon time again...! Comedian BRIAN GAAR (Rooster Teeth, ATX Uncensored) joins the Boys this time out to give a genuine Texan perspective on the second episode of Young Sheldon -- an episode that has actual jokes in it! But also an episode with little to no plot. It's a give-and-take situation. We do our best to expand upon the nothingness of this episode and discuss the frequency with which Sheldon would get beaten up in reality, inappropriate teacher-student socializing, and what really goes down in the teachers' lounge. PLUS: Brian hears the word "Bazinga" for the very first time, and drops the hammer on whether Sheldon has beaten Battletoads. Future guests on Real Good Sheldon include comedians Ivan Decker, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar and Michael Hale of Your Kickstarter Sucks, and... YOU??? The guest for our sixth episode will be drawn from the list of Patreon donors on August 29th, so you could win your way on to an episode just by supporting the show. Thank you, and good luck.
The Janitor is back! Josh's concussion seems (mostly) healed up, which means the #goodfriends are back in action for another round of Top Marks! This week it's a No Holds Barred episode as the boys break from format altogether for a casual bit of chat free from the typical Top Marks structure. Key topics include:
- Paul Heyman, his influence on the outcome of SummerSlam's main event, and who he might work with next should Brock Lesnar step away from pro wrestling.
- The 2018 Mae Young Classic. We go over the list of competitors, picking out favourites and discussing our thoughts on last year's competition, and our hopes for this one.
All that plus a bevy of Mailbag questions, and the return of Keep It Or Kick It!
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content. Unfortunately as a result of Josh's concussion we weren't able to put out a donor episode for July, but that means we're bring not one but TWO retro reviews to you in August! As commissioned by the wonderful Crap family, we will be reviewing (with live commentaries of the main events), for Doug Crap, WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre '99. And for Jess Crap, WWF King of the Ring 1995! It's a Crap family celebration and it's all going down on the Top Marks Patreon feed. Get over there!
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This week on the show that still kisses its kids on the mouth, the Real Good Boys realize it's been a long time since they've come up with a new segment, so they spend an awful lot of time doing just that, cooking some up in the Segment Kitchen. PLUS: Justin goes Incognito! Ray Lewis gets inducted into the Hall of Fame! Don Cherry (not that one, the other one)! And Justin finally becomes a man and gets his first-ever SCENE Card.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. Our good friend JESSE FARRAR joined us in July to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM! This month we launch the Summer of Sheldon, with guests Brian Gaar, Ivan Decker, Jenny Toews, Chris James, Jesse Farrar, Michael Hale, and... YOU??? That's six Sheldon-centric bonus episodes, and every single $5 donor pledging on or before August 29th is entered to win a guest appearance on the show! The pilot episode, with Chris James, drops later this week. That's a lot to look forward to, so hop on the Patreon feed and don't miss a minute!
Outro Music: "Brown Rice", by Don Cherry
The #goodfriends are down a man this week, as Josh is on the shelf with a concussion. Stepping in in his place is friend of the pod, roommate of the show, previous guest and bass player for Hotel Mira, MIKE NOBLE! Mike responds to last week's rant denigrating him and we talk about the WWE show that's actually good: SmackDown Live! Our three rounds this week:
- Mike's Response. We get into last week's blow-up and get into it about why this lifelong WWE devotee is teetering on the brink of giving up the product. What's changed, and why is NJPW that much more enticing?
- Becky Lynch! The Lasskicker is ascending on SmackDown again. She's held on to her beloved babyface status despite not being given a shot in the main women's scene for the better part of a year of a half. She's got that special something where the crowd just loves her no matter what. What is that? And can WWE still blow this?
- Randy Orton! The Legend Killer has become Legend, and it's killer. This incarnation of the Viper is killing it right now, and we look back at his career to find other times they've found good use of Orton over time.
All that plus a bevy of Mailbag questions, including asking us to divulge embarrassing secrets about Josh while he's away.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content. Unfortunately as a result of Josh's concussion we weren't able to put out a donor episode for July, but that means we're bring not one but TWO retro reviews to you in August! As commissioned by the wonderful Crap family, we will be reviewing (with live commentaries of the main events), for Doug Crap, WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre '99. And for Jess Crap, WWF King of the Ring 1995! It's a Crap family celebration and it's all going down on the Top Marks Patreon feed. Get over there!
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The Summer of Sheldon is officially here! We kick off our August mini-series of Young Sheldon reviews by taking in the pilot with classic RGS guest Chris James, and seem to go out of our way to not discuss the episode. Because, what is this show, some kinda drama or something? We'd rather discuss Chris's admittedly strange history with the Big Bang Theory, and those giant gumball machines they used to have at Blockbuster.
Future guests on Real Good Sheldon include comedians Brian Gaar, Ivan Decker, Jenny Toews, Jesse Farrar and Michael Hale of Your Kickstarter Sucks, and... YOU??? The guest for our sixth episode will be drawn from the list of Patreon donors on August 29th, so you could win your way on to an episode just by supporting the show. Thank you, and good luck.
This week on the show that's just gonna bypass that question because improvement will lead to success, John returns to the show fresh off his successful stint at JFL performing as his beloved Southern Momma character and he's full of fire and rage as two of the most contentious debates in RGS history break out over... (checks notes) Troy Stecher and salad. PLUS: Trevor Linden leaves the Canucks! We debate the ceiling of Elias Pettersson! Jim Harbaugh thinks eating chicken gives you brain diseases! New holiday mascots! And Justin comes out swinging against The Office.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. Our good friend JESSE FARRAR joined us in July to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM! This month we launch the Summer of Sheldon, with guests Brian Gaar, Ivan Decker, Jenny Toews, Chris James, Jesse Farrar, Michael Hale, and... YOU??? That's six Sheldon-centric bonus episodes, and every single $5 donor pledging on or before August 29th is entered to win a guest appearance on the show! The pilot episode, with Chris James, drops later this week. That's a lot to look forward to, so hop on the Patreon feed and don't miss a minute!
Outro Music: "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy", by Kenny Chesney
The #goodfriends are back for one last Josh appearance before he spends some time on the shelf. So soak it in, marks! Prayers up, because our boy has a serious concussion. He will return to show in due time, but in the meantime enjoy this lively chat from before his injury, as we get into it about the latest advancement for women's wrestling in WWE in just two rounds this week, as we make room for a loaded mailbag. And those rounds are:
- WWE Evolution! What could the first-ever women's-only WWE pay-per-view have in store for us come October? What matches would we want to see, and does it hurt these moments that Stephanie McMahon always puts herself front and center? We dive in.
- Odds & Ends! We dive into a handful of topics that we couldn't go the full 15 on individually, including Impact's latest Slammiversary PPV, whether Impact Wrestling is indeed "back", the best of NJPW's G1 tournament, and a surprising week on NXT.
Plus Justin goes off on another epic scream-fest freak out on so-called fans who live to glorify New Japan by crapping all over WWE at every turn.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content. Unfortunately as a result of Josh's concussion there will be no donor episode for July, but that means we're bring not one but TWO retro reviews to you in August! As commissioned by the wonderful Crap family, we will be reviewing (with live commentaries of the main events), for Doug Crap, WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre '99. And for Jess Crap, WWF King of the Ring 1995! It's a Crap family celebration and it's all going down on the Top Marks Patreon feed. Get over there!
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This week on the show that learned to become a Wizard, John is away which means comedian RYAN WILLIAMS returns as special guest co-host! Ryan may be taking his role a little too seriously however, as he's begun dressing in John's clothes, opening his mail, and writing in John's diary about how to manage all his new responsibilities. PLUS: Cottage vs. cabin! We reminisce once more about that awful soda, Orbitz! Josh Hader's racist tweets! Johnny Manziel's big move! Ryan comes out swinging against lettuce wraps! And we all do duelling John impressions.
Follow Ryan on Twitter: @Ryanornot
And don't forget to vote for him for Sirius XM Top Comic, once he announces when the voting begins (on Friday, July 27th).
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. The Summer Blockbuster Spectacular is back in season as our good friend JESSE FARRAR joins us to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM, available now! We're fast at work on an emergency Goodbye Linden episode with special Canucks guests. And next month we launch the Summer of Sheldon, with guests Brian Gaar, Ivan Decker, Jenny Toews, Chris James, Jesse Farrar, Michael Hale, and... YOU??? That's six Sheldon-centric bonus episodes, and every single $5 donor pledging on or before August 29th is entered to win a guest appearance on the show! That's a lot to look forward to, so hop on the Patreon feed and don't miss a minute.
Outro Music: "Freak on a Leash", by KoRn
This is just a snippet of our Summer Blockbuster Spectacular special episode, as we walk through the Guillermo Del Toro sci-fi action classic PACIFIC RIM with our friend Jesse Farrar, who claims it is his favourite film of all time. In this clip, JF is tired of having his buttons pressed by the Content DJ. Support the show to hear the entire discussion, including a deep dive into the Earnest movies, Jesse's old Blockbuster rental habits, and how this kaiju vs jaeger slugfest did (and did not) foretell the rise of Donald Trump.
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The #goodfriends are back for a quick one this week, almost as short as time period WWE was able to resist the charms of Hulk Hogan! Extreme Rules was so brutal we figured why even bother doing a round on it, so it's a one-round wonder! We talk a little about Extreme Rules off the hop but then it's:
- Hulk Hogan returns to WWE. Is there any possibly justification for this? Does this do any good for anyone? The answer, friends, is no.
All that plus a spirited round of Keep It Or Kick It, and listener questions have us pondering good NXT shirts, tassels on gear, Slammiversary, and which NXT talent is most likely to main event WrestleMania.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content. That's where we snuck out a Bonus Marks review of the 2018 Tournament of Death for the month of June, with special guest comedian Jordan Ducharme! And thanks to the generosity of our man Doug Crap, this month we'll be watching 1999's WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre, finishing off with a live commentary of both Rock vs Mankind for the WWE title, and Vince McMahon vs Stone Cold Steve Austin inside a steel cage. It's all going down at the Patreon feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that rhymes with "yummy", the boys can't wait to rake Justin over his latest professional foible: fainting in the heat during a staff BBQ! What an idiot! PLUS: Stefan puts his girlfriend on blast over her dependence on bottled water! Ranking the types of streets! Tales of the Fry Guy! The return of Guess That Soundtrack! And imagine if you will... a world beyond meat.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. The Summer Blockbuster Spectacular gets back in full swing this month as our good friend JESSE FARRAR joins us to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM! And next month we launch the Summer of Sheldon, as we oblige a commissioned request to watch the first six episodes of Young Sheldon. That's six Sheldon-centric bonus episodes, with a special guest for each. That's a lot to look forward to, so hop on the Patreon feed and don't miss a minute.
Outro Music: "Faint", by Linkin Park
The #goodfriends are back for another round of Top Marks, and for the first time in weeks we actually follow the format, tackling the top 3 stories of the week in pro wrestling for a maximum of 15 minutes at a time! And those topics are:
- Return to the Brocktagon! Brock Lesnar crashes the fallout of the main event of UFC 226, after Daniel Cormier laid the challenge. When can this match possibly happen, and what does his desire to return to the UFC mean for Lesnar's future in the WWE?
- Previewing Extreme Rules on the Raw side. All the matches for this Sunday's big show involving talent from the red brand.
- Previewing Extreme Rules on the SmackDown side. All the matches for this Sunday's big show involving talent from the blue brand.
Plus things get silly once again in the listener questions, and it's the triumphant return of Keep It Or Kick It!
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content. That's where we snuck out a Bonus Marks review of the 2018 Tournament of Death for the month of June, with special guest comedian Jordan Ducharme! And thanks to the generosity of our man Doug Crap, this month we'll be watching 1999's WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre, finishing off with a live commentary of both Rock vs Mankind for the WWE title, and Vince McMahon vs Stone Cold Steve Austin inside a steel cage. It's all going down at the Patreon feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that's pushing awkward points, very well made, the boys talk hamburger power rankings, and Stefan busts out a tape measure to size up his enormous cranium. PLUS: Justin takes a date to the Canucks Summer Showdown... What could go wrong? Stefan breaks down the rooms of his parents' house in which he has and has not, uhh... self-examined himself. A fire alarm disrupts the show! And we regret to inform you that Nick Kyrgios is at it again.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content. The Summer Blockbuster Spectacular gets back in full swing this month as our good friend JESSE FARRAR joins us to discuss his favourite movie of all time: Guillermo Del Toro's PACIFIC RIM! And next month we launch the Summer of Sheldon, as we oblige a commissioned request to watch the first six episodes of Young Sheldon. That's six Sheldon-centric bonus episodes, with a special guest for each. That's a lot to look forward to, so hop on the Patreon feed and don't miss a minute.
Outro Music: "Message in a Bottle", by The Police
The #goodfriends are back with an episode full of contentious debate about the man who's here to show the world. That's right, it's another edition of Top Marks and Justin and Josh break from the format once again for another two round episode breaking down what are surely two of the biggest stories in wrestling. And they are:
- Dolph Ziggler's Renaissance. Is the show-stealer really on the rise again as a true top guy, or does wrestling Seth Rollins make everyone look good?
- Handsome Rusev's Rise to Prominence. We look back at the long road it's taken Rusev to go from SmackDown's forgotten man to a legitimate World Title contender.
Plus listener questions have us concocting a WWE dating sim! All that plus the triumphant return of Sunday Night Tweet.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content. That's where we snuck out a Bonus Marks review of the 2018 Tournament of Death for the month of June, with special guest comedian Jordan Ducharme! And thanks to the generosity of our man Doug Crap, this month we'll be watching 1999's WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre, finishing off with a live commentary of both Rock vs Mankind for the WWE title, and Vince McMahon vs Stone Cold Steve Austin inside a steel cage. It's all going down at the Patreon feed, so get over there!
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that knows car and cat are only separated by one letter (isn't that neat?), Dalhousie Tigers forward and former WHL beauty JACKSON PLAYFAIR returns to the show for an in-studio hockey spectacular. John is over the moon with the Leafs signing John Tavares, while Stefan wallows in self-pity and Justin finds glimmers of hope in the Canucks' discouraging free agent crop. PLUS: Our Auston Insider reveals what the Leafs moves mean for Matthews, forecasts his dad's future in the game, and goes deep on the one feud that may have ended with Playfair jerseys in the firepit. We talked hockey with Jackson for 100 minutes and could have gone 300 more.
Follow Jackson on Twitter: @jaxplayfair
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where we put out two fine bonus eps last month to celebrate three years of RGS, including the First Annual RGS Canucks Summer Summit with JASON BOTCHFORD and an anniversary special mailbag with beloved guest CHRIS JAMES. This month the Summer Blockbuster Series returns with JESSE FARRAR presents: PACIFIC RIM. And a special listener-commissioned bonus series will be announced next week.
Outro Music: "Caribou Lou", by Tech N9ne
Just like Daniel Bryan and Kane, the #goodfriends are back together podcasting side-by-side for another episode! This time we're joined by comedian and podcaster JOHN CULLEN (Real Good Show, Stone + Straw, Podcaps), at least for Keep It Or Kick It and an extended edition of listener questions. To make room for all those questions we're down to just two rounds this week, and they are:
- Raw's Universal Title problem. It feels more glaringly obvious than ever that Brock Lesnar as champion is killing WWE television. We discuss, and speculate on what keeps Sable happy in those cold Canadian winters.
- Team Hell No reunites! Daniel Bryan is saved by an old friend to close out SmackDown and the show felt alive again in a way that WWE TV has been so lacking of late.
All that plus Keep It Or Kick It and a lengthy mailbag with @cullenthecomic, and Justin apologizes for last week's episode, believing he's hit the fatigue levels of a parent. John strongly disagrees.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content, where we snuck out a Bonus Marks review of the 2018 Tournament of Death for the month of June, with special guest comedian Jordan Ducharme! We've got another retro review coming your way for July, of either ROH Manhattan Mayhem 2005, or TNA Bound For Glory 2007... We'll put it to a vote and let you decide! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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It's a special Mailbag episode to celebrate three years of RGS, and Chris James is here to tell us about how he got permanently banned from Twitter. To celebrate 150 episodes, Stefan goes on an hour-long mission to gain enough weight to hit 150lbs.
In this clip, Chris has questions about weight-cutting in UFC, but the Coffee Boss is the wrong man to ask.
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This week on the show that knows you're just trying to make it look like a bad teammate, comedian and author CHARLIE DEMERS makes his triumphant return on the boys' third anniversary to celebrate three years of Real Good Show and discuss anniversary gifts, Steven Seagal, and the Phillie Phanatic's history of violence. PLUS: Charlie does a bunch more impressions! Survival tactics! And the boys get down and dirty to answer that classic question: who could hold their poop the longest?
Follow Charlie on Instagram: @chuckofthesea
Buy Charlie's new book, the excellent Property Values, a 2018 crime/humour novel about rising property values and the desperate measures one man goes to in order to lower his.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all our bonus content, including the First Annual RGS Canucks Summer Summit, with JASON BOTCHFORD of The Provies / Province Sports -- 81 minutes of intelligent hockey talk with a man we admire very much. PLUS: after last month's Small Soldiers episode, we're continuing with a Summer Blockbuster series ALL SUMMER LONG, with special guests talking movies that mean a lot to them. And this month's monthly Mailbag features the return of beloved guest CHRIS JAMES! There's never been a better time to hop on the Patreon feed.
Outro Music: "Talking Straight", by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
The #goodfriends are back for an episode that, just like Vader, is better late than never. And we're joined by cracklin' Will Macklin of TSN 1200's 3 In The Key to celebrate the memory of the late Leon White, a.k.a. Big Van Vader. And we get back on format by breaking down the top three stories of the week in pro wrestling! This week they are:
- Remembering Vader (with @WillMacklinShow). We say goodbye to the wrestler some have called the greatest big man of all time.
- Money In The Bank 2018 review! We run down the card after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year.
- NXT TakeOver Chicago II review! Have those beautiful bastards in NXT done it again, or has Triple H's golden brand finally served up a dud? We discuss.
Plus Will joins in for a sizzling round of Keep It Or Kick It, and we rattle off some answers to your listener questions!
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content, including a Bonus Marks retro review of the 2018 Tournament of Death, with special guest comedian Jordan Ducharme! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the episode whose ass is in the jackpot, the boys go deep on movies: Incredibles 2! Action Point! Jackass! When was the hardest we laughed in theatres? PLUS: Coaches losing their minds at umpires! The BC Lions! Which movie role were we born to play? Stefan gets lost in The Matrix! And we answer the age-old question: what is a XXXTentacion?
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all our bonus content, including the First Annual RGS Canucks Summer Summit, with JASON BOTCHFORD of The Provies / Province Sports -- 81 minutes of intelligent hockey talk with a man we admire very much. PLUS: after last month's Small Soldiers episode, we're continuing with a Summer Blockbuster series ALL SUMMER LONG, with special guests talking movies that mean a lot to them. Factor in the monthly Mailbag and there's never been a better time to hop on the Patreon feed.
Outro Music: "These Eyes", by The Guess Who
It's the one year anniversary of Top Marks! We celebrate the show's birthday by bringing you that classic #goodfriends content you've come to know and love, though we break with the format again this week to go two rounds, if only to make time for your sweet birthday questions. And those two rounds are:
- WWE Money in the Bank preview! We go over the card, which has surprisingly strong potential despite a gruelling build.
- NJPW Dominion review! We go over the card, including the unforgettable main event!
All that plus a stacked Keep It or Kick It, your questions, and picking the NXT winners and losers in a new segment we call Take Over/Under!
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content, including a Bonus Marks retro review of WCW's 2000 PPV New Blood Rising, live from our hometown of Vancouver, BC! It's a terrible pay-per-view but a tremendous episode. We've got two new bonus shows coming this month as well, with a special review show of the Tournament of Death, as well as another retro review to be determined! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that was going to be blurred but we wanted to roll the dice, comedian JENNY TOEWS returns to the show to discuss expensive pillows, animal attacks, the Triple Crown, and granola bars. PLUS: Ovechkin goes on an all-time bender! Our plans to murder each other! Stefan does pull-ups! And we finally do a deep dive on the lyrics of the Will Smith classic, "Wild Wild West".
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all our bonus content, including the First Annual RGS Canucks Summer Summit, with JASON BOTCHFORD of The Provies / Province Sports -- 81 minutes of intelligent hockey talk with a man we admire very much. PLUS: after last month's Small Soldiers episode, we're continuing with a Summer Blockbuster series ALL SUMMER LONG, with special guests talking movies that mean a lot to them. Factor in the monthly Mailbag and there's never been a better time to hop on the Patreon feed.
Outro Music: "Wild Wild West", by Will Smith
We get back to the classic three round format this week and it's our longest episode ever as a result! We also totally goofed and thought Dominion was on later this evening instead of last night, so, I mean, our preview is entirely dated before the episode even drops. Oh well. The #goodfriends are breaking down the Top 3 biggest stories in the world of pro wrestling, and this week they are:
- The Trial of CM Punk! We get into the court case that kept Punk and Colt Cabana tied up for years, and wonder what lies ahead for the Chick Magnet if he loses tonight's UFC bout.
- WWE Fatigue! Justin is out on Raw. We talk about the show's problems, if the weekly programming is just too much, and if the issues with WWE TV could infect NXT.
- NJPW Dominion Preview & Predictions! This show already happened! Whoops! Who can keep track of these international time differences? I'm sure you'll enjoy hearing us talk about it anyway.
All that plus another round of Keep It Or Kick It and a brand new segment called Top Of The Cards, with our friend Lauren Brooke!
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content, including a Bonus Marks retro review of WCW's 2000 PPV New Blood Rising, live from our hometown of Vancouver, BC! It's a terrible pay-per-view but a tremendous episode. We've got two new bonus shows coming this month as well, with a special review show of the Tournament of Death, as well as another retro review to be determined! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
This week on the show that's rolling to victory by a head over Cage Fighter, Stefan is back in studio with us and baby, it's a real studio! The Real Good Studio is officially open for business! We re-open the decal/deckle debate, dish on Bryan Colangelo's burner accounts, and roll out Stefan's Posting School. PLUS: How Many X-Men Can John Name! What NHL city would have the worst time in a pre-game entertainment arms race with Vegas? Our least favourite Canuck is back in the spotlight with his Please-Like-My-Sport LeBron takes! And the boys reveal their own J.R. Smith-esque biggest brain fart moments!
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all our bonus content, including the First Annual RGS Canucks Summer Summit, with JASON BOTCHFORD of The Provies / Province Sports -- 81 minutes of intelligent hockey talk with a man we admire very much. PLUS: after last month's Small Soldiers episode, we're continuing with a Summer Blockbuster series ALL SUMMER LONG, with special guests talking movies that mean a lot to them. Factor in the monthly Mailbag and there's never been a better time to hop on the Patreon feed.
Outro Music: "It's A Mistake", by Men At Work
JASON BOTCHFORD (The Provies, Province Sports) explains his place in the Vancouver media landscape, and his relationship with former Canucks GM Mike Gillis.
This is just a snippet of the First Annual RGS Canucks Summer Summit with Jason Botchford, recorded live in the Real Good Studio. Support the show to hear the entire discussion about the media beatdown the team took in 2011, Dale Tallon vs the Computer Boys, Kyle Dubas, NHL draft lists, Noah Hanifin, the probability of the team trading its first round pick, and league interest in Jyrki21's Jim Benning comic strip.
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The #goodfriends are back for another Top Marks, but once again we can not come up with three compelling topics to sustain the typical three round format. So like Seth Rollins we once again elect to BURN IT DOWN and solely examine The Architect's rise from top heel to undeniable babyface star. Seth is perhaps the biggest star in the company at the moment, arguably ahead of AJ Styles and even Braun Strowman on the babyface side. How did he get here? And what has it taken for long-time hater Josh to give it up for the guy? We investigate.
Plus: it's another loaded mailbag and we answer every single one of your questions and make sure to have plenty of laughs along the way. All that plus another round of Keep It Or Kick It and the triumphant return of Follow The Buzzers! You remember that game, right?
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 gets you access to all of our donor content, including a brand new Bonus Marks retro review of WCW's 2000 PPV New Blood Rising, live from our hometown of Vancouver, BC! It's a terrible pay-per-view but a tremendous episode, and it's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the episode that actually got loose on the freeway, the boys conclude their discussion about the mystical cupboard from Indian in the Cupboard, while briefly making mention of the Stanley Cup Final and discussing why the success of the Maple Leafs is pivotal for the future of the league. PLUS: Breakfast for Barinholtz! Porn addiction! The first-ever must-listen donor thank-you's! And the guys finally answer the question you've been dying to know the answer to: which one of the RGBs would do the best on The Bachelorette?
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all our bonus content, like the monthly Mailbag and two special bonus eps this month, including a special episode where we theorize on which junior hockey player has thrown away his NHL career on video games, and a full review of the 1998 kids' film classic "Small Soldiers". And stay tuned for next month, as we have a huge Canucks episode upcoming with a very special guest.
Outro Music: "Wild Horses", by The Rolling Stones
Wrestling is so bad this week that we break the format and do an extended Mailbag episode doing nothing but answering your questions, because fuck me if I'm supposed to come up with three topics after an abysmal Monday Night Raw broke our spirits this week. It was just awful. We get into it a bit about why Raw is so broken, but beyond that it's all listener questions, baby!
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 this month gets you access to our Avengers: Infinity War special, as well as the typical Bonus Marks retro review / live commentary coming soon! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that knows you've seen its hot tub body, the Real Good Boys go far too deep theorizing what would happen if you put a dildo into the magic cupboard from the seminal film, "Indian in the Cupboard". PLUS: Luca Sbisa might win a Cup! Small Soldiers! Kamloops! And we answer the age-old question: would you accept your dream body if it also meant you were pale green?
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all our bonus content, like the monthly Mailbag and two special bonus eps this month, including a big Canucks talk special with a major special guest. The other bonus episode was just recorded and it's a "Whodunnit?" as we try to uncover which NHL draft pick is throwing their career away to a video game addiction.
Outro Music: "Like Toy Soldiers", by Eminem
The #goodfriends are strapped for time this week and frankly the wrestling world's not that interesting at the moment so we're only breaking down the Top 2 stories this week instead of the usual three. And this week they are:
- All In sold out! Justin walks us through the ticket-buying experience before the #goodfriends discuss the show itself and what this means for indie wrestling.
- Daniel Bryan's return! Because nothing is sacred when it comes to internet commentary, people have already soured on the D. Bry revival. Is there merit to the complaints, or is this a bunch of cockamamie bullshit?
All that plus a jam-packed listener mailbag, the triumphant return of Keep It Or Kick It, and Justin's in charge of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 this month gets you access to our Avengers: Infinity War special, as well as the typical Bonus Marks retro review / live commentary coming soon! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that didn't have Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant carrying us down the court, improvisor NIMA GHOLAMIPOUR joins the show to discuss his basketball skills, why John should be the next coach of the Raptors, Power Rangers, and what's worse: bad improv or bad stand-up. PLUS: What's the show worth? The CJFL makes headlines for all the wrong reasons! Justin lost his job! And John displays a startling knowledge of MTV's My Sweet Sixteen.
Follow Nima on Twitter: @NimaGholamipour
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all our bonus content, like the monthly Mailbag and two special bonus eps this month, including a big Canucks talk special with a major special guest. If you've been wanting more hockey talk from us, this should be a big one.
Outro Music: "I Try", by Macy Gray
It's been a week full of stumbles and missteps for WWE, and unlike Monday Night Raw and Backlash, this is one episode of Top Marks that is not painfully dull. The #goodfriends are back to slog through the weekly TV and try to make sense what can only be described as a mess, as they break down the top 3 stories in the world of professional wrestling. And this week they are:
- WWE Backlash 2018 review. This show sucked. More like Craplash, am I right?
- Bobby Lashley. The man finally got some mic time this week. Could it have gone any worse?
- Roman Reigns. The Big Dog has been drifting into an abyss for the past several months. We look at where it all went wrong after it looked like things were poised to pay off for him. Is he beyond redemption as a babyface at this point?
All that plus a jam-packed listener mailbag, and the triumphant return of Keep It Or Kick It! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 this month gets you access to our Avengers: Infinity War special, as well as the typical Bonus Marks retro review / live commentary coming soon! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that just wants you to score, just please fucking score, the boys are re-joined by The Sport Chronicle's Devang Desai to talk Toronto sports failures, ghosting, and the curious case of the missing umbrella. ALSO: Brad Marchand! Whitecaps! LeBron James! American Pharoah! And finally answering the age-old question of how people in motion-capture suits go to the bathroom.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all of our donor content, including the monthly mailbag as well as a Canucks Season In-Review special with at least one top secret high profile guest. If you've been yearning for more RGS hockey talk, this will be a big one.
Outro Music: "Bennie and the Jets", by Elton John
Things get heated this week as the boys breakdown the WWE's venture into Saudi Arabia and Justin unloads on the show's problematic values and Saudi propaganda. But the #goodfriends are much more happy to be previewing this weekend's PPV, and go long on this week's two rounds:
- Backlash preview! Lots to get to here in the first joint-brand non-Big 4 PPV, so we go into overtime to breakdown all the match-ups and make the most of what has been a cluttered and confusing build.
- Greatest Royal Rumble review! Josh breaks down the card and Justin explains why he abstained from watching out of protest.
All that plus listener questions and the return of the people's segment, Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks for access to Bonus Marks, the monthly bonus retro review show. We've got another retro review in store for you this month, but coming this week (and possibly out now by the time you read this) is our extended discussion of Avengers: Infinity War, because movies is wrestling now.
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This week on the show that lets the tank get down to halfway and then puts 20 bucks in, the Real Good Boys are all back in the studio and joined by David "The Coffee Boss" Booker to discuss MMA mishaps, fighting in Alaska, and how he got his nickname. PLUS: The Canucks pick 7th! The Leafs get eliminated from the postseason! John plays a gig in a small town! Trading our bad habits! And the boys issue a formal apology for their draft lottery stream.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all of our donor content, including the monthly mailbag as well as a Canucks Season In-Review special with at least one top secret high profile guest. If you've been yearning for more RGS hockey talk, this will be a big one.
Outro Music: "Tonto", by Battles
This week we've got a mailbag brimming with big time questions, so we go two-rounds deep on the week's top stories to make extra time for your questions. And those two rounds are:
- Impact Redemption! We review Impact's latest PPV and ask if the company can redeem itself after years of inconsistency.
- SmackDown's heels! The blue brand is overflowing with awesome villains right now as we gush over great promos from Miz and Big Cass, and are generally in awe of what Nakamura has done since Mania.
All that plus the return of Sunday Night Tweet, as we find out who on the roster does and does not like mint chocolate. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 this month gets you Josh's WrestleMania weekend special Half Marks covering Joey Janela's Spring Break 2, Impact vs LU, and Supercard of Honor! Not to mention an Andre The Giant HBO doc review show and a yet-to-be-determined retro review! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that announced the wrong winner and is sorry, my friend, the RGS Boys go deep on fast food as Stefan discovers that he loves Del Taco and the boys once again try to convince John to eat a Big Mac. PLUS: Chicken Fingers! The Maple Leafs! The Coffee Boss! And Justin and John debate Shrek's place in animated movie history.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all of our donor content, including the monthly mailbag as well as a Canucks Season In-Review special with at least one top secret high profile guest. If you've been yearning for more RGS hockey talk, this will be a big one.
Outro Music: "My Favorite Mistake", by Sheryl Crow
The #goodfriends are back again with a conversation less one-sided than SmackDown's trades this week, as we go back and forth on the big moves breaking down the top 3 stories in the world of pro wrestling. And this week they are:
- Greatest Royal Rumble. Previewing the match card in advance of next week's show, and discussing our feelings on WWE even doing a show in Saudi Arabia at all.
- The New Raw. Post Shake-Up we look at Raw's new roster on the prospects of the show going forward.
- The New SmackDown Live. Then we do the same for SmackDown, with what looks like the greatest roster in WWE history.
All that plus listener questions have us building our own custom All In, Justin announces a few things, and we debut a brand new game called Follow The Buzzers. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 this month gets you Josh's WrestleMania weekend special Half Marks covering Joey Janela's Spring Break 2, Impact vs LU, and Supercard of Honor! Not to mention an Andre The Giant HBO doc review show and a yet-to-be-determined retro review! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that walked half a mile out of its way to sort that out, we flip the script on our hockey talk this season and spend some time examining John's sports pain as the Leafs find themselves in a playoff hole, measuring media narratives against reality. PLUS: Steve Simmons doubles down! The RGS Raiders get off to a rollicking start! Justin angles for a role in the next Fast & Furious! And we take up Stefan's favourite pastime: making fun of businesses on Broadway in Vancouver.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all of our donor content, including the monthly mailbag as well as a Canucks Season In-Review special with at least one top secret high profile guest. If you've been yearning for more RGS hockey talk, this will be a big one.
Outro Music: "Semi-Charmed Life", by Third Eye Blind
We shake of the hangover cloud of WhiskeyMania and get back to basics, as the #goodfriends return to break down the top 3 stories in the world of professional wrestling. And this week they are:
- NXT TakeOver New Orleans! We review NXT's latest. Was it its greatest? And where do we go from here?
- Raw After Mania! Have our WrestleMania opinions changed with some room to breathe and hints at the next direction?
- SmackDown After Mania! Breaking down the Carmella cash-in and early returns on the Nakamura heel turn!
All that plus listener questions have us drafting international Survivor Series teams, and the triumphant returns of Sunday Night Tweet and Keep It or Kick It! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks, where $5 this month gets you Josh's WrestleMania weekend special Half Marks covering Joey Janela's Spring Break 2, Impact vs LU, and Supercard of Honor! Not to mention an Andre The Giant HBO doc review show and a yet-to-be-determined retro review! It's all going down on the donor feed, so get over there!
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This week on the show that will make you scream "Mamma Mia!", the Real Good Boys take one last look at the Sedins' retirement and the Canucks exit meetings, make their NHL playoff predictions, and take a few prominent Canadian media members to the woodshed. PLUS: We've got a new Little League team, the RGS Raiders! Celebrity birthdays! Cooking up BBQ! We score a walk-off interview with a shocked and defeated Chris James! And we finally get another inside scoop on a sports player's balls!
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all of our donor content, including the monthly mailbag as well as a Canucks Season In-Review special with at least one top secret high profile guest. If you've been yearning for more RGS hockey talk, this will be a big one.
Outro Music: "It Was Not Natural", by Wye Oak
Your intrepid hosts did a shot of whiskey before every match on the entire card of WrestleMania 34, then sat down to talk about it. This... is their story.
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where this week you'll get the debut of Half Marks, as Josh sits down with our friends Brock and Max to go over Lucha Underground vs Impact, Joey Janela's Spring Break 2, and Supercard of Honor. Some time next week we'll have an Andre documentary special, and who knows, maybe something else before April is out as well. We're going all out this month!
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It's the first annual Top Marks WrestleMania House Party and the #goodfriends are opening the door to all of their good friends to talk up not just the Grand-Daddy of them all, but the entire weekend's festivities! Joining us for this fine party are:
Rob Rousseau (@robrousseau) - 0:12:42 Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) - 0:24:26 Andrew Zuber (@the_Zubes) - 0:37:19 Jamison Isaak (@teendaze) - 0:53:29 Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) - 1:09:35 Will Macklin (@WillMacklinShow) - 1:24:40 John Cullen (@cullenthecomic) - 1:38:47
Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks for access to Bonus Marks, our donors only bonus show that is always a ton of fun. And BE SURE TO ENJOY WRESTLEMANIA, GANG!
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This week on the show that ain't gettin' this one, boys, we prepare ourselves to say goodbye to Henrik and Daniel Sedin, as the twins who have embodied Vancouver hockey for nearly 20 years prepare to hang up the skates for good. PLUS: Budgeting out the cost of a human litter box! Turtle sandbox! And we get to the bottom of the bad American pronunciations of "decal", "pasta" and "about".
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all of our donor content, including the monthly mailbag as well as a Canucks Season In-Review special with at least one top secret high profile guest. If you've been yearning for more RGS hockey talk, this will be a big one.
Outro Music: "Flight of the Valkyries" (Daniel Bryan version)
Like Braun Strowman's tag partner at WrestleMania, you just don't know what you're going to get on this week's Top Marks. The #goodfriends are back to break down the top three stories of the week in the world of professional wrestling, and this week they are:
- Strong Style Evolved! We review the latest foray into the American market by New Japan, and what the end result means going forward for both the Golden Lovers and the Young Bucks!
- Braun's Mystery Partner! We take a look at the top suspects for who we expect to see tagging with the Monster Among Men at this year's show of shows... Who we'd be disappointed by, and who we can't wait to see!
- NXT's North American Championship! Does WWE's developmental brand need a secondary title? What should we expect from the match? And who should walk away as the inaugural champ?
All that plus listener questions force us to put our differences aside and say something nice about each other, the triumphant return of Sunday Night Tweet, and brand new game: Hall For All! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where $5 gets you access to our donor show Bonus Marks! This month we review the very first live special in WWE Network history, NXT TakeOver Arrival, and cut a live commentary of its Bo Dallas vs Adrian Neville ladder match main event!
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This week on the show that goes in emergency toilet for five minutes and don't say sorry, the host of CBC's q, TOM POWER is here to make our moms proud, discuss the pressure of being a national conduit for cultural grief, sample our Cartems catering and swear off Tim Hortons donuts forever. PLUS: John is fresh out of the hospital, and Tom lends his CBC interviewing skills to give that situation the gravity it requires. Shameful fandoms! Woodstock '99! London Fog! Ham Roberts! And a cameo appearance from Day 1 RGS loyalist Mitch Pollock.
Follow Tom on Twitter: @tompowercbc Follow Mitch on Twitter: @mitchellblack
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this gets you access to our entire bonus content archive as well as the monthly mailbag and "1on1", a rare Justin-only episode where he sits down with NICK DIKA of Arkells during Juno Weekend to discuss Josh Donaldson's problematic tweets, the promise of a new season, the allure of tanking, and the band's Olympic adventure in South Korea.
Outro Music: "Idioteque", by Radiohead
Stefan is tending to Hollywood business and John is in the hospital dying, so Justin is left all alone to go one-on-one with the low-key heartthrob of Canadian music, Arkells bassist NICK DIKA! Nick is back to discuss the band's Olympic adventure in Korea, the problematic un-wokeness of Josh Donaldson, the allure of tanking, Juno festivities interfering with his fantasy drafts, and #TheRally! This is but a taste.
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DANIEL BRYAN IS BACK, BABY. What more do you need to know? The #goodfriends are also back to break down the top 3 stories in the world of professional wrestling, and this week they are:
- Daniel Bryan's return! We reminisce on his career, his retirement, how wrestling has missed him, and the big speech on Tuesday night to announce he's back!
- The Ultimate Deletion! After months of teasing us with the Broken Matt character, WWE finally let Matthew Hardy run free, off-leash, exactly as he was in TNA. Did the segment(s) succeed? Did the company believe in it? And where does Bray Wyatt go from here?
- Daniel Bryan's future! We look ahead to Bryan at WrestleMania, and the dream matches we want to see him have with a roster that has loaded up with talent since his retirement.
Plus listener questions have us going full Naked Mideon, and our old friend Gil stops by with an update on WWE XP. All that plus the return of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the internet needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where $5 gets you access to our donor show Bonus Marks! The debut episode is now available, where we review WrestleMania V and cut a live commentary of its Hogan vs Savage main event while extremely high on edibles. This month we'll be reviewing NXT TakeOver Arrival, the first special in the history of the WWE Network.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that's ranked as the best of all time on About.com, comedian GAVIN MATTS makes his return to discuss how Elon Musk is the Lil' Pump of technology, producer Daniel Cuzzetto's diet, and Gavin's hatred of Elliotte Friedman. PLUS: The Raptors are good! Women who dunk! Joe Sakic's snowblower! OJ's Bronco! Chick Fil-A! And Gavin talks about a truly bizarre gig offer.
Follow Gavin on Twitter: @GavinMatts
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to all of our bonus content, including the first episode of the CleveCast, our tribute to the Cleveland Browns with Sportsnet 650's Satiar Shah, our monthly mailbag, and an Olympic wrap-up with a special surprise returning guest we'll reveal next week!
Outro Music: "In My View", by Young Fathers
Vice Sports wrestling contributor ROB ROUSSEAU returns to the show this week for a record-breaking third appearance alongside the #goodfriends, making him an honorary #goodfriend. Rob's here to break down the big story in wrestling this week, as not only did the WWE step in a big mess, they actually made moves to undo the damage done! And that story, as well as the others we tackle this week, is:
- The Fabulous Moolah Memorial Battle Royal is announced and rescinded in just three and a half days. Rob Rousseau joins to discuss Moolah's shady history, exactly why this was so problematic, and if WWE admitting defeat on Moolah's legacy gives hope to the idea they may stop pushing Ultimate Warrior as well.
- WWE Fastlane 2018 review. The final PPV before WrestleMania is in the books, and we look over the card, its impact on the Mania build, give our thoughts on the matches and a letter grade for the show.
- John Cena's Road To WrestleMania. Big Match John wants to go through the Undertaker! We got a lot of listener questions about this so we broke from the typical 15min round structure to let listeners guide the discussion.
Plus listener questions have us bagging on Kid Rock, and our old friend Gil stops by with some questions about Dave Meltzer's 2017 WON Awards. All that plus the return of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the internet needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where $5 gets you access to our donor show Bonus Marks! The debut episode is now available, where we review WrestleMania V and cut a live commentary of its Hogan vs Savage main event while extremely high on edibles. This month we'll be reviewing NXT TakeOver Arrival, the first special in the history of the WWE Network.
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This week, on the show that stays at the Comfort Inn and eats at Wendy's, comedian KATIE-ELLEN HUMPHRIES makes her debut on the show to help the boys pledge allegiance to Pie Day, the one day a year where it is legal to consume pie. And what a delicious pie it was. PLUS: John Reads a Thing! The miserable life of George R.R. Martin! Katie-Ellen explains the plot of J-Lo vehicle Maid in Manhattan! And Justin washes his beard in John's kitchen sink.
Follow Katie-Ellen on Twitter: @MsKatieEllen and follow her show, The Lady Show, on Facebook
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you our Emergency Jim Benning Extension Ep, with The Athletic's Justin Bourne, the first episode of the CleveCast, our tribute to the Cleveland Browns with Sportsnet 650's Satiar Shah, and our usual monthly mailbag.
Outro Music: "Breakfast Can Wait", by Prince
Like Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt, the #goodfriends are here to break down the bad booking on a #broken road to Fastlane! They touch on the NJPW Anniversary show and are visited once again by new friend (and possible roommate?) Gil before settling into the usual three rounds discussing the top 3 stories of the week in the world of professional wrestling. And this week they are:
- Speculating on All In! After a week where Cody and the Bucks announced the venue for the biggest indie show in history -- and got some major press in The Ringer and Rolling Stone -- we re-assess our hype levels for a show that largely remains a mystery.
- The Woken Warriors head to the Hardy Compound! We are on the cusp of the make-or-break moment in Matt's Broken run in WWE, and a make-or-break moment in Bray Wyatt's career as a whole. There is every reason to believe this should be good. And whose bottles are those, man?
- WWE Fastlane 2018 Preview. A PPV we largely don't care about that has had one of the most lacklustre builds in memory. So close to WrestleMania, why does SmackDown still feel in a tailspin? And how have they botched John Cena's booking so badly?
All that plus listener questions have us picking which wrestler is the most anime and who we never want to see in WWE, the triumphant return of Sunday Night Tweet, and J. Mo continues to play Dungeon Master in Keep It or Kick It! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where $5 gets you access to our donor show Bonus Marks! The debut episode is now available where we discuss WrestleMania V and cut a live commentary of its Hogan vs Savage main event while extremely high on edibles. This month we'll be reviewing NXT TakeOver Arrival, the first special in the history of the WWE Network.
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This week on the show that's screaming obscenities at the refs, John wins big at the Vancouver Comedy Awards, walking away with Biggest Humblebragger 2018. We force him to examine the behaviour that led to this victory, and wonder if even a humble bragger can be humbled. PLUS: Brock Boeser's broken back, and Stefan's broken heart! The Whitecaps refuse to let their best player win Man of the Match! Vancouver's archaic liquor laws! LA meetings! Standard issue college professor smoking pipes! And John is encouraged to try edibles.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our bonus content. Last month we put out three new donor episodes, including the monthly mailbag, a Jim Benning extension special with The Athletic's Justin Bourne, and in-depth examination of the history of the Cleveland Browns with Sportsnet 650's Satiar Shah. We're hard at work coming up with some top notch premium stuff for this month too, as we endeavour to continue booking high-end guests for our bonus stuff going forward.
Outro Music: "Your Dog", by Soccer Mommy
Like the Beer City Bruiser and Ronda Rousey, the #goodfriends are here to raise some hell! We touch on Brock skipping Raw and Cena moving over to SmackDown, and meet our new friend Gil, before settling into the usual three rounds discussing the top 3 stories of the week in the world of professional wrestling. And this week they are:
- Elimination Chamber review! A predictable show, but did it entertain? Commentary detracts from a great match, and what's going on with all that Gatorade?
- Honor Rising review! ROH heads to Japan to join forces with NJPW, as the Golden Lovers make their in-ring re-debut, and Beer City Bruiser steals our hearts and nearly steals the show.
- Ronda Rousey's role in WWE. Can she stand apart from the women's division without crushing it? And does Stephanie's in-ring ability determine how successful her initial run can be?
All that plus listener questions have us imagining a wrestling-based JRPG and debating a presidential race between The Rock and LeBron James, the triumphant return of Sunday Night Tweet, and a role-reversal in Keep It or Kick It! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where $5 gets you access to our donor show Bonus Marks! The debut episode is now available where we discuss WrestleMania V and cut a live commentary of its Hogan vs Savage main event while extremely high on edibles. This month we'll be reviewing NXT TakeOver Arrival, the first special in the history of the WWE Network.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that can barely read, mate, the Real Good Boys get back to their roots with some hardcore, post-Trade Deadline discussion/depression about the Canucks. John moderates a discussion of the team's direction with Stefan and Justin, who grow increasingly despaired and try to decide if the Canucks will win a Cup while any of us are alive. PLUS: Roger Ebert! Building a statue of ourselves! Action figures! And the return of Steven Adams to Clip of the Week!
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow where $5 this month gets you our monthly Mailbag as well as an in-depth special on the tortured history of the Cleveland Browns with one of the biggest Browns fans on the planet, Sportsnet 650 host Satiar Shah. ANNNND an episode on the Jim Benning extension with The Athletic's Justin Bourne. It's a good month.
Outro Music: "Heartbreak Hotel", by Elvis Presley
In honour of Raw's longest match ever and Seth Rollins setting the record for longest time ever spent in a match, the #goodfriends are back with their longest episode ever! Unless you count the 2017 Best Of as two parts of one episode. Which I guess technically they are, but I don't really think of them that way, you know? We touch on the rumours that WWE wants to sign Rob Gronkowski off the hop before settling into the usual three rounds discussing the top 3 stories in the world of professional wrestling. And this week they are:
- The end of split-brand PPVs. WWE announces that after the road to WrestleMania, brand specific PPV events will be no more, with one five-hour show per month shared by Raw and SmackDown. But is this a good idea? We discuss.
- The Gauntlet Match. Though we try not to be a weekly recap show, this week it's hard not be. Raw tried something radically different this week, with nearly two hours straight of nothing but in-ring action that had some fans wondering "What's the point?" We break down the highs and lows of the longest match in Raw history.
- WWE Elimination Chamber preview. Of course that long match was to set the stage for Sunday's PPV. We look over the card, make our predictions and gage our hype levels.
All that plus listener questions have us picking our dream Chamber math and making the case for why Asuka is important, and the triumphant return of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where $5 this month gets you the debut episode of Bonus Marks, where we review WrestleMania V and record a live commentary of its Hogan vs. Savage main event
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This week on the show that's not watching Olympic hockey (thanks Bettman), comedian RYAN WILLIAMS returns to tell us how to void a sample in athletic drug testing, and bring the energy Stefan can no longer muster after 12 hours of Twitch streaming. PLUS: John goes deep on Olympic curling controversies! I believe! Do you believe?? I love my thick wife! And we set our trading blocks for the trade deadline of life.
Follow Ryan on Twitter: @Ryanornot
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you our Emergency Jim Benning Extension Ep, with The Athletic's Justin Bourne, as well as our monthly Mailbag.
Outro Music: "All of Me", by John Legend
The Canucks decided to give Jim Benning three more years as GM, so we decided to revive the aggrieved hockey talk you once knew and loved from us. The Athletic's Justin Bourne joins to discuss why extending Jim Benning is like re-electing George W., the prospect-starved history of Vancouver, the spectre of meddling ownership, the enduring struggle of hockey culture against forward progress, and the role of toughness in today's NHL. It was a dang treat having him on. This is but a taste.
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Just like Dolph Ziggler, this week the #goodfriends are back for one reason and it's to be the very best. We're back to the usual three rounds this week, though it's debatable as to whether they're the three biggest stories in wrestling. But those rounds are:
1) Dolph Ziggler is back. Is there a path to glory for a once beloved talent or is too little too late for a man whose time has past? Josh and Justin furiously debate. 2) NJPW New Beginning review. The third night has come and gone, and we check in on the big moments, big matches, and the general story direction in New Japan. 3) Defend Your Draft! We drafted rosters over the weekend that sparked some Twitter controversy. We defend our divisive picks and expand the rosters with five more rounds of picks. Does this change your vote as to who picked the better show?
All that plus listener questions have us picking our favourite unheralded feuds and which matches one should seek out on NJPW World, the returns of Sunday Night Tweet and Keep It Or Kick It, and the formal announcement of the topic of Patreon bonus episode. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks to receive bonus episodes and extra goodies.
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This week on the show that puts the dirty side of the mop right underneath its arm, the Real Good Boys are joined by Letterkenny writer/DJ/musician/man-about-town TREVOR RISK, for a delightful chat about counterterrorism, 90s sports posters, and asks the all-important question, "DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?" PLUS: Jake Virtanen slides into a Twitch streamer's DMs! Family Day! Gamer Goo! And Justin thwarts a bank robber and enjoys his brief moment as Spider-Man.
Follow Trevor on Twitter: @SunshineSucks
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow where $5 this month gets you our monthly Mailbag as well as an in-depth special on the tortured history of the Cleveland Browns with one of the biggest Browns fans on the planet (and probably a lot of talk of the movie Draft Day). AND AN EMERGENCY BONUS EP ON THE JIM BENNING EXTENSION.
Outro Music: "Fuel Injected", by Swollen Members (ft. Moka Only)
Just like the show that aired after the Super Bowl, we're here, we're on the air, and this is us. And this week we're joined by indie wrestling darling JOEY JANELA for a quick chat about Spring Break 2 and the best post-match liquors. And because we're strapped for time this week, the show only goes two rounds instead of the usual three, and those rounds are:
- Mixed Bag Challenge: We dive into the Mixed Match Challenge, an experiment for WWE in both style and delivery, and weigh in on some additional women's division topics that we ran out of time for on last week's show.
- A Better 205 Live: Drew Gulak's been asking for it for months and it's finally happening. Only two weeks into its latest pivot 205 Live has already become must-watch wrestling television. What's changed, and how did we get here?
All that plus listener questions have us picking the best wrestler to be roommates with, the return of Sunday Night Tweet, and we (sort of) announce the topic for our first Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks and receive bonus episodes and extra goodies!
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod Follow Joey on Twitter: @JANELABABY
This week on the show that won't answer your questions (someone else?), the Real Good Boys are thrilled to be joined by delightful Vancouver improviser CHRISTINE BORTOLIN for an occasionally heartfelt and often hilarious chat about high school parties, Skype sunsets, the Jackass movies and peeing in bags. PLUS: Tasteless Super Bowl ads! A student discovers John's LiveJournal! And what to do about notorious Ugandan war lord Joseph Kony.
Follow Christine on Twitter: @theonlybortolin
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow where $5 this month gets you our monthly Mailbag as well as an in-depth special on the tortured history of the Cleveland Browns with one of the biggest Browns fans on the planet (and probably a lot of talk of the movie Draft Day).
Outro Music: "Insensitive", by Jann Arden
Just like Ronda Rousey at the Royal Rumble, this week's episode makes a point...! ...of discussing the road to WrestleMania. The #goodfriends are right back at it to make a little time for the Golden Lovers reunion (though we'll go more in-depth next week when Justin's finished watching New Beginnings), but mostly to discuss the top (count em) 1-2-3 stories this week in the world of professional wrestling. And they are:
- Royal Rumble Review! Finally a Rumble match that delivers what fans want from the classic match type. But how was the PPV overall?
- NXT TakeOver Philadelphia Review! An absolute barn-burner main event, but did it lack the consistency of previous TakeOvers? How do these shows continue to bring the goods every time?
- Ronda Rousey debuts in WWE! How does change the landscape in the women's division? Are the women right to be annoyed? Why wasn't she on Raw? And is there any way Rousey's WWE tenure could already be described as "exhausting"?
All that plus listener questions have us mapping out our own Five Moves Of Doom sequence, the origin of Mr. Charles Peanuts, and the returns of Keep It Or Kick It and Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Top Marks is now on Patreon! Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks and receive bonus episodes and extra goodies!
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This week on the show that told you man, alphabetical order, man! The Real Good Boys try to make it through an entire episode without ever segueing out of the intro, and Stefan reveals his childhood wish to have leprosy. PLUS: Taking your laptop into the bathroom! John is nominated for a Vancouver comedy award! It's not a good award! NHL All-Star formats! The price of watermelons! And we pin down the price it would take to move the show to Nunavut full time.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you "Ticket Trial: Case of the Cancelled Contract", with Jesse Farrar and Michael Hale of Your Kickstarter Sucks, as well as all-new donor Mailbag available now!
Outro Music: "All Star" by Smash Mouth
It's the 33rd Anniversary of Top Marks and we look back with a bloated episode littered with the people we've met along the way. Okay, not actually. The #goodfriends are back in the saddle to break down the top three stories of the week in professional wrestling, and this week they are:
- Raw 25 review
- NXT TakeOver Philadelphia preview and predictions
- Royal Rumble preview and predictions
Plus, we address the Enzo Amore situation, talk about our experience and ECCW Ballroom Brawl 9, and promote a new wrestling destination in Vancouver. And listener questions have us booking our all time fantasy WrestleMania card. All that plus another edition of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the internet needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that keeps its foot on your nut, the Real Good Boys turn into the Reese's Good Boys for an episode and rekindle the fiery debate that had the internet talking. PLUS: A new debate: is Mounds a chocolate bar, or just a lump? Cup stacking! Pistachios! We take a look at our favourite Kenny vs. Spenny episodes! And we finally discuss how we would feel if a genie had granted our favourite athletes their abilities.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you "Ticket Trial: Case of the Cancelled Contract", with Jesse Farrar and Michael Hale of Your Kickstarter Sucks. As well as our monthly donor Mailbag, and a fan commissioned special on the tortured history of the Cleveland Browns.
Outro Music: "Fifty Mission Cap", by The Tragically Hip
Just like Raw returning to the Manhattan Center on Monday, this week's Top Marks gets back to basics: no guests, no overtime, just the #goodfriends breaking down the top three stories of the week in the world of professional wrestling. And they are:
- Raw 25 Preview. We run down the list of returning legends and theorize on how they might interact with the current roster. And how much wrestling is even going to be on this show?
- NXT signings! Ricochet, War Machine and Candice LeRae are all headed to the Performance Center! Ethan Carter III has signed as well! Where do we see these talents ending up, and how much do we even like them? Plus: should Bobby Lashley return to the Fed as well?
- Paige's rumoured retirement! The pale one suffered another injury last week, truncating a brief return to the ring after a long road of recovery. Should she have ever returned? And where does she fit in the annals of women's wrestling?
All that plus listener questions have us ranking our Top 5 favourite entrances! And the triumphant returns of Keep It or Kick It, Sunday Night Tweet, and Hey Guy What's That All About? It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that would have been quiet the second time if you'd just told us the first time, the Real Good Boys come unglued by a question that threatens to tear the boys apart and unravel the fabric of the entire podcast: is Reese Cups a chocolate bar? PLUS: The NHL books Kid Rock for the All-Star Game! Chris Paul attacks his own teammate as Rockets/Clippers heats up! And Nick Kyrgios lives up to his status as the Official RGS Tennis Player. The beautiful boy never lets us down.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you "Ticket Trial: Case of the Cancelled Contract", with Jesse Farrar and Michael Hale of Your Kickstarter Sucks. As well as our monthly donor Mailbag, and a fan commissioned special on the tortured history of the Cleveland Browns.
Outro Music: "Pure Imagination", as performed by Gene Wilder
Josh and Mike are fresh off the plane from Japan and just like WrestleKingdom 12 they're set to deliver an unforgettable show. The #goodfriends are reunited for the first time in 2018 and sparks fly as the boys gush at length about the incredible show they witnessed both live in (and broadcast from) the Tokyo Dome. Time limits fly out the window as we give this card the in-depth breakdown it so justly deserves. But we still break down the top three stories of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WrestleKingdom 12 Review. Our thoughts on the surefire show of the year.
- Alpha vs. Omega: How Kenny and Jericho lived up to the hype, delivering an instant classic. And what comes next for both men as the New Japan schedule rolls on.
- Bullet Club in WWE. As New Japan rises as a viable threat to WWE, Stanford realizes they're sitting on one of the company's most historic American acts, as Gallows and Anderson join the Balor Club. We discuss.
All that plus Keep It or Kick It, and listener questions have us reflect on the nature of character growth (and lack thereof) in WWE, and who could most do with an excursion to New Japan. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that asks, "where we goin', home?", the boys are giddy off of the success of the Best of 2017 episode, so they decide to do it again! It's the Best of 2018 in just one week! All the best clips, questions, and memories from the year that was, 2018. May she forever be remembered. PLUS: The boys show off their best impressions of sewing machines, syrup spills, and Stuart McLean! They actually talk about sports! We do a deep dive into Kevin Smith's tweets! And finally, we reveal our most anticipated athlete sex tapes.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 grants you access to "Ticket Trial: Case of the Cancelled Contract," a very special episode where Your Kickstarter Sucks' Jesse Farrar goes on trial for losing us our SeatGeek sponsorship, and his co-host Michael Hale is the judge!
Outro Music: "Independent Women", by Destiny's Child
We're once again discarding the usual format for the second half of our year-end look back at the 2017 that was in professional wrestling. And for a second consecutive week we are joined by the delightful CAITLIN HOTCHKISS to hand out the hardware. We'll get back to normal next week after Josh returns from Japan, but in the meantime, here are the Awards handed out on today's show:
Eulogy for a Career That Died in 2017 Tag Team of the Year Worst Feud Best Feud Worst PPV Main Event Most Improved Wrestler Women’s Match of the Year Spot of the Year Best PPV of the Year Worst PPV of the Year Wrestler of the Year Best Use of Chekov’s Table Match of the Year Co-Host’s Worst Take of the Year
All that and the return of Josh & Justin's Rumor Corner! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod Follow Caitlin on Twitter: @criseyde
This week on the show that usually puts a pull quote from the Clip of the Week in this spot, we can't do that this week because we're counting down the year in clips! It's our 2017 Top 10 Clips of the Year countdown, as voted on by you the listeners! And your choices did not disappoint. PLUS: The morality of Uber! Our New Years Resolutions! Justin forgets an important bird! And we announce the winner of the Best Screengrab of Us At The Game contest, as well as 2017 Listener of the Year.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where we put Jesse Farrar on trial with guest judge Michael Hale in the SeatGeek Saga later this week.
Outro Music: "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", by Pat Benatar
We're switching it up this week, discarding the usual format for a year-end look back at the 2017 that was in professional wrestling. And we are joined to do so by friend of the show and wonderful wrestling tweeter CAITLIN HOTCHKISS! Part 2 of the 2017 Year In Review is coming later this week, but in the meantime, here are the Awards handed out in this first half:
Most Shocking Moment Best on the Mic Best Grasp of Character Most Likely to Succeed in 2018 Best Worst Promo Most Underrated Wrestler Best Use of a Weapon Most Insulting to Intelligence Worst Push
All that and the final Keep It Or Kick It of 2017! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod Follow Caitlin on Twitter: @criseyde
This week on the show that has a flair for the dramatic, it's the third annual 12 Segments of Christmas! DARRYL THE ELF joins us to discuss workplace hazards at the North Pole, and RYAN LAMBERT of Yahoo! Sports returns for his annual World Junior Hockey Championships preview, and to talk a lil Star Wars. PLUS: Daniel speaks! Return of the Taffer Tracker! And the 2017 RGS Enemies List! This episode is dedicated to the memory of Dick Enberg. RIP Big Cat.
Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BronzeHammer Follow Ryan on Twitter: @twolinepass
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you our Heavyweights movie special with Rob Whisman, a Christmas mailbag, and the Hecksmas Party Special.
Outro Music: "The Night Santa Went Crazy", by Weird Al Yankovic
This week on the show that thinks it's cool you watched the game film (but watch this!), the Real Good Boys are back on their bullshit with their Christmas wishes for 2017 and their sports wishes for 2018. PLUS: Our new producer Daniel STILL says nothing! Net neutrality! Christmas shopping! Vaping! Justin's got a new job! AND Stefan names his Product of the Year for 2017.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to our Hecksmas Holiday Special, a review of the 1995 kids' classic Heavyweights, a holiday mailbag, and MORE!
Outro Music: "ABC", by the Jackson 5
Like Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on SmackDown, this week's episode is getting serious about injustice! Friend of the show and excellent wrestling tweeter CAITLIN HOTCHKISS joins the program this week for a sombre chat, but don't worry, she'll be back in a few weeks for a ton of fun, just you wait! But this week Josh and Justin are breaking down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling. And they are:
- Clash of Champions preview! The final WWE PPV of the year goes down this Sunday, and we look over the card and predict the winners.
- Michael Elgin and Rich Swann are outed as awful men as the #MeToo movement hits the wrestling world. In an industry largely built on toxic masculinity can we really be surprised by this? And is this just the tip of the iceberg? Caitlin Hotchkiss joins to discuss. Find her on Twitter: @criseyde
- Roman Reigns claims to be the best in the world in a shoot interview with Corey Graves. We investigate the validity of his claim.
Plus listener questions have us fantasy booking a New Japan vs WWE super card, and the return of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that's not answering any questions about this evening, the Real Good Boys are joined by writer / Stefan's roommate ROB WHISMAN as our beautiful L.A. boys get set for a wild night at Dave & Buster's. PLUS: We welcome our new producer, Daniel Cuzzetto, who says nothing! Revisiting Mr. Hands! Hobo vs. Drifter! Which Reese Witherspoon will you marry? And a tragic update in Does John Mayer Follow Me On Twitter.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to the Hecksmas Holiday Special, the monthly Mailbag, our listener commissioned Heavyweights movie review, and a bonus regular episode!
Outro Music: "Here I Go Again", by Whitesnake
Like Shane McMahon on SmackDown this week's episode is going too far! Or at least too long... But Josh and Justin are back to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling. And they are:
- Shane McMahon Heel Turn? The SDL Commissioner is feuding with two heels but is still coming off as the villain. What's going on here? Is this headed for a double-turn so soon after Sami turned heel?
- Matt Hardy has #woken on Monday Night Raw, bringing the Broken gimmick out under a different name, but with all the same fire. Can Matt single-handedly pump up interest in the red brand the same way he did for Impact? And is this Bray Wyatt's last chance?
- An Abbreviated History of Modern Wrestling. We try to pick the ten matches that encapsulate the modern era, as sort of a Wrestling 101 course syllabus to educate new fans. The ten matches of this decade that both hook and inform newcomers.
Plus listener questions have us opening our own wrestling-themed breweries, and the return of both Sunday Night Tweet and Keep It Or Kick It! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that can't post video to Facebook, the Real Good Boys are joined by improviser Ember Konopaki to discuss Christmas jams, 4 o'clock starts, and taking a deep swig of poison in the most dramatic moment possible. PLUS: Stefan pushes the limits of RGS bleeps! And we cut post-game interviews for mundane jobs.
You can find Ember doing improv every Tuesday night at Little Mountain Gallery at 8:30PM. If you're in Vancouver, you should go!
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation this month gets you our Heavyweight movie review, the monthly Mailbag, a Hecksgiving Special, and an extra fourth bonus show!
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Outro Music: "Last Christmas", by Wham!
Unlike Raw and SmackDown, this week's edition of Top Marks is can't miss as Vice's ROB ROUSSEAU re-joins the #GoodFriends to discuss a man who might be WWE's biggest homegrown developmental success, the blue-chip prospect that is Patrick Clark, your Velveteen Dream. This week's three rounds are:
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Rob Rousseau, on WWE's opportunity to move beyond gay panic heels with the sexually ambiguous and impossibly charismatic Velveteen Dream. Read Rob's fantastic work in Vice: https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/vb3kny/the-velveteen-dream-is-wwes-chance-to-move-beyond-gay-panic And follow him on Twitter: @RobRousseau
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The Shield reunion. Why does something we've been waiting years for not feel like the big deal it should? And where do they go from here now that Roman has missed most of this reunion with illness?
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Cody and the Bucks go #AllIn. The indie darlings plan to run a 10,000 seat venue in 2018 independent of ROH and NJPW. Is it possible? What would they have to do to sell the place out?
Plus listener questions have us reflecting on the best gimmick changes of all time, and a speed round of Sunday Night Tweet keeps Justin humble. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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Like the call-ups to the women's divisions on both Raw and SmackDown, Josh and Justin are back doing the same thing they just did last week: breaking down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling. And they are:
- NXT TakeOver War Games review. We go over the card that top to bottom might be the best TakeOver to date.
- Deja vu in the women's divisions. Paige returns with help from minions. But then...the same thing happens the next night on SmackDown? What's going on here?
- Survivor Series 2017 review. Running down a disappointing card with a main event focussed entirely on Triple H.
Plus it's a jam packed listener mailbag this week, and Sunday Night Tweet returns with its most insane edition to date! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that's got hella tacos, hella enchiladas and hella quesadillas, we figured there's no topping last week's episode so why even bother trying. Stefan's phoning it in from work (literally) and doesn't that just sum it up. PLUS: Donald Trump engages Lavar Ball in the feud we've all been secretly waiting for! Australia approves gay marriage! And we get romantic with Joel Embiid.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you our monthly donor mailbag and a special donor-commissioned Heavyweights movie review episode.
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Outro Music: "Steal My Sunshine", by Len
Like the Raw and SmackDown rosters at Survivor Series, this episode is the only time of the year Josh and Justin get to interact. And they're here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, which are:
- NXT TakeOver: War Games Preview. We run down the card of Saturday's TakeOver with match previews and predictions!
- James Ellsworth's release. The chinless dog-man got canned this week, and we look back at his year in WWE and the many re-inventions therein.
- Survivor Series preview. It's a been a bumpy ride to get to this card, but it's got more quality matches on offer than the build would suggest. We predict and prognosticate.
Plus listener questions have us pondering the worst gimmicks we're fully on-board with, and the return of DrummerSlam! And reprise appearance of Keep It Or Kick It! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
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This week on the show that's out for a winter stroll on a snowy sunlit moonlit evening, the Real Good Boys are joined by comedian and author CHARLIE DEMERS for a raucous chat on science class dissections, baseball outfield obstacles, and gay chickens. PLUS: Colin Kaepernick is GQ's Citizen of the Year! The filmography of Paul Gross! And junior goalie Griffen Outhouse.
Follow Charlie on Instagram: @chuckofthesea
His new album "Fatherland" is now available on 604 Records. His crime comedy novel "Property Values" is due out April 1st, 2018, while his books "The Horrors: An A to Z of Funny Thoughts on Awful Things" and "Vancouver Special" are out now. The first book from his new publishing imprint Robin's Egg Books -- "What I Think Happened: An Underresearched History of the Western World" by Evany Rosen -- debuted last month. And his new podcast "Well Reds: A Left Book Podcast" can be found on iTunes. What a busy guy!
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you access to our donors only Mailbag, and a donor commissioned film review episode of the Judd Apatow classic Heavyweights.
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Outro Music: "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)", by Glass Tiger
Just like Chris Jericho, this week's episode is determined to prove it's the best in the world! So many have claimed to be the best, from Bauer & Pollock, to The LAW, to Cheap Heat when Shoemaker was still around, but they're all gone. And we're still here. Because we are the best in the world. We are the greatest of all-time. We are the alphas of wrestling podcasting. And we're gonna prove it, by breaking down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling. And they are:
- AJ Styles ends Jinder's reign. We look at the on-the-fly booking of the road to Survivor Series, and measure whether Mahal's run was a success.
- Austin Aries speaks! The one-time Cruiserweight star speaks to Chris Jericho about his departure from WWE. Do we believe him? And where do Hideo Itami and the UK division fit into 205 Live?
- Alpha vs. Omega! Chris Jericho is heading to New Japan for a Wrestle Kingdom match against Kenny Omega.
Plus listener questions have us drafting our own Survivor Series teams and reflecting on the worst matches we've ever seen. And the return of Keep It or Kick It! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
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This week on the Diet Mug Root Beer Real Good Show, the the Real Good Boys go deep on the 2006 Frankie Muniz survival horror video game murder movie Stay Alive, and roll out a Tee Spring campaign fuelled by classic RGS bits. PLUS: We rebrand as a comedy show without all that sports stuff, and then immediately mourn the loss of Roy Halladay. And would you score an own-goal to save a dying child? All that and more after an all new Home Improvement.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 gets you access to the Real Good Mailbag and our fan-commissioned movie review of Heavyweights.
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Outro Music: "Jessie's Girl", by Rick Springfield
Like Braun Strowman, Josh and Justin have climbed out of the garbage for another edition of Top Marks! The #GoodFriends are joined by Vice's Rob Rousseau to discuss a man whose legacy belongs in the garbage: Ultimate Warrior, the improbable face of WWE's charitable division. This week's three rounds are:
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Rob Rousseau, on WWE's white-washing of the Warrior's problematic past. Read Rob's excellent piece in Vice: https://sports.vice.com/en_ca/article/59y3nb/wwe-is-whitewashing-the-ultimate-warriors-bigoted-past And follow him on Twitter: @robrousseau
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Braun Strowman's babyface turn. The return of the Monster Among Men, and his future now that they've finally embraced his crowd reaction.
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The latest round of roster cuts. Summer Rae, Emma and Darren Young were all let go last Sunday. We project their futures in and out of the ring.
Plus listener questions have us exposing our least popular wrestling opinions, and our first exposure to ECW. All that and another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that doesn't know why the hell Nike made these damn uniforms with hoods on em, the Real Good Boys are joined by the delightful SOPHIE BUDDLE for a spirited conversation on elementary school birthdays, Halloween and candy corn. PLUS: Yuli Gurriel's deferred suspension! The best Real Good Secret yet! And John Watches A Thing returns to its sports injury roots.
Follow Sophie on Twitter: @sophiebuddle
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our bonus content.
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Outro Music: "In Undertow", by Alvvays
It's our Halloween Spooktacular, as Josh and Justin dress up as each other and play each other's roles on the podcast... What could be spookier?? But the boys are mostly here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE TLC Review. Our reactions to a radically different show than what was previewed last week. Were the changes for the better?
- SmackDown invades Raw! WWE delivers a big moment, but at what cost? Was there proper motivation and care for character here? Does it even matter?
- Finn Balor. The Demon King had an up-and-down week that only further cements that WWE has not known what to do with this guy since returning for injury. What can be done to win Josh over on a wrestler he openly does not like?
Plus listener questions have us contemplating which matches to use to introduce wrestling to a significant other, and "Hey Guy, What's That All About?" returns with a segment aimed squarely at sex creeps. All that, and Justin takes control of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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Like the Bullet Club storming Monday Night Raw, this week's episode is invaded by an outsider. Ian Williams to be precise, who joins Josh and Justin to discuss his recent article in Waypoint on Jimmy Jacobs' end with WWE and the real threat the indies pose to Vince McMahon's corporate hegemony. This week's three rounds are:
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Ian Williams, on the rise and lure of the indies. Read Ian's excellent piece in Vice's Waypoint: https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/qvjgav/how-a-simple-selfie-could-represent-a-real-threat-to-wwes-dominance And follow him on Twitter: @brock_toon
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TLC 2017 Preview. Examining and predicting the matches at Sunday's pay-per-view
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Field Report. Justin and Josh report back after their trips out in the field this week, with Justin taking in a house show in Abbotsford on Monday, and Josh making the trek down to Seattle for SmackDown.
Plus listener questions have us reminiscing over celebrity involvement and Josh debuts an all-new segment called WrestleMommia! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that look on graphic for the final two bullet points, the Real Good Boys are joined by Craig Custance of The Athletic to promote Craig's new book, which happens to be Jesse Farrar's book, Ask The Old Football Coach: Brilliantly Brainless Advice From The Ghosts Of Gridiron's Past. That's because it's actually Jesse Farrar of Your Kickstarter Sucks joining us FOR THE ENTIRE EPISODE for the first time ever (on a non-donorsode). Craig, we'd still love to have you. Please be in touch. PLUS: Al Michaels really steps in it! James Corden sucks ass and should go back to fuckin England or wherever! And Stefan vapes and eats salami.
Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BronzeHammer
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you a new Mailbag this week, plus the extraordinarily popular Hecksgiving episode and some extra goodies too.
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Outro Music: "In View", by The Tragically Hip. RIP Gord.
Like Neville and Jimmy Jacobs in WWE, this week's episode is finished. Josh and Justin are here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE Hell In A Cell wrap-up. How was it? And how did we fare in our predictions?
- The SmackDown Tag Division! The Usos and the New Day are leading the charge, but is this the best tag scene WWE has seen in ages?
- Neville & Jimmy Jacobs are done in WWE. The Cruiserweight star and writer/producer both exited the company this week for different reasons. We mourn their departure and consider the larger context of their exits.
Plus listener questions have us look back on the history of TLC matches, and Justin debuts a new segment. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that's been louder places than this, the Real Good Boys are reunited and it feels so good! Stefan is home for Thanksgiving so we get the band back together, live from the SN650 studios! PLUS: The return of Let's Get Real With Stefan! Mike Pence walks out! Szechuan sauce! McDonald's dipping squirts!
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation gets you access to the Hecksgiving special as well as some additional goodies this month.
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Outro Music: "Amber", by 311
Like Kevin Owens challenging Shane-O-Mac, the Top Guys are about to do something they can't come back from: releasing their best episode yet! Josh and Justin are here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE Hell In A Cell preview. How fired up are we for SmackDown's upcoming PPV?
- The Shield is reuniting. Is it the right time for this? And who are the natural trios for them to feud with?
- Sami Zayn. After months of being criminally underused on SD Live, he feels like an important part of this main event feud. Does he get involved in the match? Is a heel turn coming?
Plus listener questions have us running down our wrestling bucket lists! And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that's all of Australia down there, the Real Good Boys take a deep dive into the shallow waters of Action Park, home to America's deadliest waterslides. PLUS: Tim Tebow's curly penis! And Mary Steenburgen's still got it!
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Outro Music: "Action", by Sweet
Just like Neville, the Top Guys know exactly what they're doing and it's the best episode of their lives! Josh and Justin are here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE No Mercy review. Did a card with two WrestleMania calibre matches come anywhere close to delivering the goods?
- NXT has broken through to another level. Is it back to being the best product WWE has to offer on a weekly basis? And what's changed to get it here?
- Neville! The Man Whose First Name Vince McMahon Forgot had a heck of a week. Is he ready to graduate out of the Cruiserweight division? And how high can he go before gravity remembers him?
Plus listener questions have us reminiscing over old favourites that would not fly in 2017! And a very special round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that's taking that for the Pythagorean Theorem, the Real Good Boys recorded this long before Donald Trump declared war on pro sports, which at this point might be nice for you to get a reprieve from all that bullshit. Anyway, we introduce a new Patreon donor tier: Become Stefan's Dad! PLUS: The NHL goes to China! Kevin Durant's Twitter gaffe makes him extremely relatable! Murder in the Real Good Secret! And The Öffice, the Finnish version of The Office.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a donor mailbag will be released later tonight.
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Outro Music: "Father of Mine", by Everclear
Like the late Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, it's unforgettable episode of Top Marks that will be talked about for generations! TheTop Guys are back tackling the top stories, as Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE revives Starrcade, with plans for more WCW PPV names in the future. Are the Rhodes right to have beef? Which names do we want to see come back?
- Jinder Mahal gets racist on SmackDown in the hunt for heat in his feud with Shinsuke Nakamura. Did he go too far? Are these subjects off limits to a company that might not properly handle them?
- 2017 WWE No Mercy preview! Our thoughts and predictions for every match on the card.
Plus listener questions have us drafting our own fantasy Gimmick Battle Royal! And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that's having the time of its life, the Real Good Boys hit double-digits inside triple-digits, which is not a thing. But anyway. Stefan's got internet trouble this week so he's a bit of a garbly robot. Justin produces an NHL broadcast. And John blows his leg off on a naval mine. PLUS: Someone sent a secret! Details on the Influencer program! A prolonged Stefan rant on the pure despair of Vancouver sports fandom! And Sergio Dipp barges into our hearts with the worst TV debut since The Shockmaster!
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Outro Music: "Blurred Lines", by Robin Thicke (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)
Just like Vince McMahon, the Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- 205 Live! Is this show actually good now? We weigh in on the State of the Cruiserweights as the division takes some big strides towards consistency.
- The Mae Young Classic! Was this tournament a success? Did the binge format help of hurt it? And who are the names to look out for coming out of it?
- Vince McMahon returns! The Chairman made his first appearance on the blue brand in four years, to get bloodied and beaten by Kevin Owens. We loved every second of it.
Plus listener questions have us plotting out our own Network tournament. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show where there's nothing different, we go to work every week and make our podcast. But things are different this week, because it's an episode full of momentous occasions, as Justin gets a potentially sinister invitation and Stefan witnesses a horrific car accident. But good stuff happens too, I swear! Like, REAL good. PLUS: Squeezing a tennis ball up your butt! Bro Jake's naked bus ad! The Traveling Wilburys! And we brace for the cultural storm that is Hurricane Sheldon.
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Outro Music: "Runaway", by the Traveling Wilburys
After a brief hiatus, the Top Guys are back to pop the crowd on another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wresting, and they are:
- The Cena/Reigns worked shoots. Have these promos done more harm than good? Do they really even accomplish anything? Weighing the pros and cons of breaking the fourth wall.
- The state of the broadcasts. With Corey Graves pulling double duty on Raw and SmackDown, we look at the commentary tables across all WWE platforms and assess how they could improve.
- What to do with Dolph? After his re-debut fell flat on its face, Ziggler seems like a man at the end of his rope. Can he be saved?
Plus listener questions have us trying to save Impact, while Justin cuts the promo of his life on Anthem's Ed Nordholm. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that didn't swear, we swear, the Real Good Boys take a trip to Easy Question City and pop in our official tennis players, Nick Kyrgios and Genie Bouchard (while keeping tabs on the emergent El Shapo). PLUS: No reason to Vanek, as the Canucks sign the aging winger to a modest deal. John tries to coax out Stefan's banking info! And we want you to send us your secrets, anonymously, so we can read them for the world to hear. #SendUsYourSecrets
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you three bonus episodes to make up for our sporadic summer schedule, including a live football draft with the Ol' Coach himself Jesse Farrar... available now!
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Outro Music: "Over Everything", by Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
This week on the show that lost the card game to Curt Schilling, we try to talk about Mayweather-McGregor as if it's already happened despite the fact that that we had to record before it did, and cover all of our bases by breaking down every possible outcome. PLUS: Kickball vs. Soccer Baseball! eSports animal movies! And Justin works himself into a shoot on a topic we will only be addressing one last time.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow
Outro Music: "The Old Apartment", by Barenaked Ladies
The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- SummerSlam 2017 Review. Highlights, lowlights, and are these big four-show weekends proving to be too much to take in?
- NXT TakeOver Brooklyn III Review. Why are TakeOver specials so much better received than main roster PPVs?
- The future of Enzo Amore. With Cass on the shelf, and Enzo on 205 Live, has any of this been worth it? Was the break-up a mistake? Where do both men go from here?
Plus listener questions have us reflecting on our first live wrestling experiences. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that's lost the number, the Real Good Boys looked directly at the one thing optometrists warned us not to: SummerSlam. But you know we're talking about that eclipse, baby. What a sight to see, or not see! An indelible moment that will surely be cherished forever, or immediately forgotten. Who can say? PLUS: Josh Ho-Sang is a good dude! Don La Greca explodes! John insists he doesn't want to be appreciated online but it sure sounds like he does! And Stefan debuts his all new segment, "I'm Callin' You Out!"
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Outro Music: "Shadow On The Sun", by Audioslave
The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wresting, and they are:
- WWE SummerSlam Preview on the Raw side.
- The G-1 Final. Match highlights, Shibata's return, and the perks of tournament wrestling.
- WWE SummerSlam Preview on the SmackDown side.
Plus the returns of DrummerSlam and Sunday Night Tweet, and listener questions have us reminiscing over old Create-A-Wrestlers and the best theme songs by real bands. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that takes big daddy hacks, hot take food tweets have driven a wedge between the Real Good Boys, whose friendships have been pushed to the brink by pickles and mustard. John is blocked, and Justin is a human being god damnit. Be nice. PLUS: Discussing Chris Benoit on a CJFL broadcast! What does Dilbert's dick look like? And Nazi punks can fuck off.
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow
Outro Music: "Nazi Punks Fuck Off", by The Dead Kennedys
The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topic of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- Jon Jones challenges Brock Lesnar. What does it mean for the UFC, and do we want to see Brock return to MMA?
- Shane McMahon has been added to the AJ/KO blow-off. Where is this going, and does he belong in these big programs?
- Shinsuke Nakamura will fight for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. We track his run in the fed and muse on how the match might go.
Plus listener questions have us reflecting on grotesque injuries, and which wrestling legends should return to claim their illegitimate children. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet, and an all-new musical guessing game! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
An excerpt from Chris James' set during the RGS & Friends Comedy Show, recorded live at The Shop Theatre in Vancouver, BC on June 17th, 2017.
Find the full show, with stand-up from CHRIS JAMES, JENNY TOEWS, ALEX SPARLING and JOHN CULLEN, as well as a brief snippet of sketch from TOM HILL & DEVIN MACKENZIE of HIP.BANG! on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow
This week on the show that's in for a rude awakening when I get back from vacation, the Real Good Boys are joined by comedian GAVIN MATTS to discuss Stephen A. Smith's status as an evil wizard, a big night for the UFC, and a joke from last week's show that we're just going to beat into the ground forever apparently. PLUS: Justin works for the CJFL now! And Stefan has a very bad experience with edibles at Dodgers Stadium.
Follow Gavin on Twitter: @GavinMatts And vote for him on Top Comic: https://topcomic.siriusxm.ca/
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation this month gets you the audio from last month's RGS & Friends Comedy Show. And our appreciation. It always gets that.
Outro Music: "Cold To The Touch", by Ralph
The Top Guys are back another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE Battleground 2017 review.
- Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and long-term storytelling.
- The cancellation of Talking Smack and the state of the WWE Network.
Plus listener questions have us contemplating the worst finishers, and who should swap gimmicks. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that's been derailed by hemorrhoids, we're still locked in the dog days of summer with little sports news worth discussing. Which is fine, because who needs it? The Real Good Boys pay tribute to Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, talk Adam Scott's giant key in the movie Torque, Freddie Prinze Jr.'s Summer Catch, and play a new game called Guess The Soundtrack. PLUS: Dramatic readings of private texts! Kyrie vs. LeBron! The best fast food! And an ad campaign that asks, who even plays in the CFL anyway?
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 this month gets you a wonderful mailbag ep and the audio of last month's RGS & Friends Comedy Show.
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Outro Music: "My December", by Linkin Park. RIP Chester, gone but not Frgt/10
The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE Battleground 2017 preview/predictions.
- NXT Live / ECCW Ballroom Brawl 8 reviews from the live shows we went to.
- Jason Jordan is Kurt Angle's son. Where does he go from here?
Plus listener questions have us revealing wrestling moments we thought were real, and the greatest feel-good moments of all time. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that needs to dress its age carrying a school bag onstage, Stefan is settling in to his new L.A. digs, so we dial him up and ask what it's like down there in the old U.S. of A. I've heard of Rick Steve's Europe, but Stefan Heck's America? Mostly it's Mexican food-induced digestive problems. PLUS: Mayweather-McGregor go on tour! And we need to put this out there, officially, on the record: Stephen Hawking does not have AIDS.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation this month gets you a hilarious new Mailbag episode that dropped earlier this week, and the recorded audio of our RGS & Friends Live Comedy show from last month.
Outro Music: "Change (In The House Of Flies)", by Deftones
The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- WWE Great Balls of Fire PPV review.
- Is Roman Reigns a heel? Does it even matter?
- Kurt Angle's big mystery is set to resolve itself on Monday. What is it, and how is he doing as GM?
Plus listener questions have us picking the worst theme music in WWE. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that's feeling very nostalgic for a century of magical RGS moments, the Real Good Boys look back at the road that brought them here. We're joined by MICHAEL HALE of the Your Kickstarter Sucks podcast for a countdown of the most classic RGS moments over the last two years. PLUS: Justin has professional beef to work out from last week's football tournament! How many Stefans could take down Conor McGregor? We're still stuck on Steve Rannazzisi's 9/11 claims! And thank you so much to our good friend Jonathan Feather.
Follow Michael on Twitter: @dogboner
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our bonus content. We've done 100 of these things now, that's gotta be worth something.
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Outro Music: "All These Things That I've Done", by The Killers
The Top Guys are back with a very special show this week, as we get hyped for ECCW's Ballroom Brawl 8 set to take place on July 15th, 2017, at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. Joining us this week to discuss their plans for the show are:
4:15 - Scotty Mac & Christina Von Eerie, on their pending wrestling wedding, what it means to sell out the Commodore, and the growth of ECCW and pro wrestling in the Pacific Northwest. (@smacwrestling & @CVEvil_138) 18:48 - Nicole Matthews, on the dynamics of inter-gender wrestling, being beloved in her hometown and loathed on the road, and wrestling Asuka in NXT. (@nmatthewsninja) 39:22 - Xavier Galaxy, on what it takes to take Andy Bird's Canadian championship, having Nick Pesky by his side, and why Justin is a trash interviewer. (@akaXavierGalaxy) 52:16 - ShreddZ, on where he fits on the BB8 card, how he broke into the business, and why Andy Bird has been such a phenomenal ECCW Canadian champion. (@TheRealShreddZ) 1:03:23 - Mike Everest, on how tag team betrayals change everything -- in-ring, creativity, business, everything -- meeting Harley Race, and rising through the ranks in ECCW developmental. (@ohmyedwardteach)
A huge thank you to ECCW to having us out to their training facility, and all of our guests for their incredible insights into the business. We can't even tell you to buy tickets at this point, because the show's already sold out! Hopefully we'll see you there.
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The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- GFW Impact Slammiversary XV: Reviewing the show from the perspective of a lapsed TNA fan and someone who has never watched the product.
- John Cena and Rusev return to SmackDown, headed for a flag match at Battleground.
- WWE Great Balls of Fire is this Sunday and we preview the card for what might be the biggest PPV of the New Era.
Plus listener questions have us fantasy booking Mark Henry's last run (as a luchador), and explaining the show's obsession with Christopher Daniels' Curryman. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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This week on the show that dares you to put that in your report, you little pipsqueak, FAKE SHARK lead singer KEVVY joins the Real Good Boys to talk about touring with Marylin Manson, meeting Limp Bizkit, and writing music for WWE Films. PLUS: Picking Stefan's bandwagon teams in LA! Pooping in the octagon! First concerts! Sending human remains into space! And John and Kevvy announce their new nü-metal podcast The P.O.D.cast.
Follow Kevvy on Twitter: @kevvy Follow Fake Shark on Twitter: @fakeshark
Fake Shark's new album Faux Real is full of infectious hooks and is the perfect summer soundtrack. Find it on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where $5 a month gets you access to all of our donor content, which this month includes a delightful Mailbag episode and the recording of last month's RGS & Friends Comedy Show.
Outro Music: "Mistake", by Serial Joe
The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- As we approach one year of Brand Split, has it been beneficial, or more harm than good?
- Cody Rhodes has won the ROH title and is about to wrestle for the IWGP belt. Has his indie run revitalized him?
- As the women main evented every WWE show this week, we examine the state of women's wrestling in the Fed -- what's working, and what still needs work.
Plus listener questions have us reviving the best and worst WCW gimmick matches, and Justin has a field report from the recent SmackDown house show in Vancouver.
Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
This week on the show that -- metaphorically speaking -- is on crack, the Real Good Boys are left alone to get back on their bullshit as they say goodbye to Luca Sbisa, hello to Elias Pettersson and Timothy Liljegren, and revisit the Luca Sbisa Would Do of the Week one last time. PLUS: Speaking of being back on your bullshit, Stephen A. Smith is wilding out on Phil Jackson! Roberto Osuna and the Blue Jays are commendably honest about mental health! And in honour of our two-year anniversary, we try to remember things we talked about way back on Episode 1.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 monthly donation gets you access to our special Beeba Boys movie review episode out this Friday, as commissioned by listener Rohit Bhatti.
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Outro Music: "Pretty Pimpin", by Kurt Vile
The Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are:
- Carmella & James Ellsworth steal the briefcase (and the show) at Money In The Bank
- Enzo & Cass break up and break our hearts
- How Raw has turned the tide to become the A show in the Brand Wars.
Plus listener questions have us fantasy booking created stables and pondering the best T-shirts in WWE. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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Recorded live at The HiVE Social Space in Vancouver, BC on Friday, June 16th, 2017. The Real Good Boys bring the show before an audience for the second time ever, and are joined by perennial favourite Chris James for a 'Where Are They Now?' on the storied athletes of the Pro Bowling Association, and Stefan's mother Elizabeth Heck for speculation on pro athlete penises. PLUS: Justin and Stefan solved the Akron Pooper case back in January and finally decide to talk about it. No, really. For real.
Thank you so much to everyone who came out in support of the show last weekend. It really means a lot to us that people travel great distances to come watch us talk about dicks.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation this month gets you a special movie review episode of BEEBA BOYS (2015), a crime drama about Indo-Canadian gang activity in Vancouver, as commissioned by listener Rohit Bhatti. And look forward to the RGS & Friends Comedy Show on the Patreon feed next month!
Outro Music: "Green Light", by Lorde
It's the debut episode of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and this week they are:
- Money in the Bank 2017 preview/predictions
- Omega vs Okada 2 at Dominion
- The Brock Lesnar/Samoa Joe feud
Plus we field a few questions from listeners. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
This week on the show that just gets worse as time goes on, comedian KEVIN BANNER returns to the show to talk No Fear T-shirts, bad junior hockey teams, Mike Komisarek's Brazzers password, and getting punched in the head by the hardcore legend Sabu. PLUS: Hangable or bangable? Kurt Eichenwald's parn problem! And Stefan makes a major announcement (that he got a fidget spinner).
Follow Kevin on Twitter: @BannerComedy His comedy album DREAMBOAT is now available on vinyl through 604 Records. You can find it wherever you stream music or comedy, or you could even buy it if you want to be beautiful.
REAL GOOD WEEKEND is THIS WEEKEND. We are recording a live podcast at The HiVE in Vancouver on Friday night, and an evening of stand-up and sketch at the RGS & Friends Comedy Show on Saturday with John, Chris James, Alex Sparling, Jenny Toews, HIP.BANG! (Tom Hill and Devin Mackenzie), Katie Burrell, AND MORE, hosted by Justin and Stefan. Buy tickets now at realgoodweekend.eventbrite.com
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 monthly donation gets you a Mailbag episode this Thursday featuring a lengthy discussion on the 1973 softcore porn cult classic The Sex Thief.
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Outro Music: "Heart 2 Heart", by Fake Shark
This week on the show that uses Listerine before every game, our resident Auston Matthews insider and Dalhousie Tigers forward JACKSON PLAYFAIR returns to the show, joining the Real Good Boys in studio for the very first time! We discuss death by drinking water, bad radio contests, Rasputin's dick, and early 2000s Russian NHLers. PLUS: Jackson shares some all-time great trash talk stories from his WHL days! And the Subban/Crosby altercation has us examining the ordinary off-ice lives of NHL superstars for evidence that they're real people too.
Follow Jackson on Twitter: @jackplayfair
REAL GOOD WEEKEND is coming up fast! Our second-ever live show and a night of stand-up sketch with RGS & Friends is NEXT WEEKEND. Full details and ticket information at realgoodweekend.eventbrite.com
Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation this month gets you another special movie episode, as we review the disastrous Bollywood flop Trolls 2, as commissioned by loyal listener Rohit Bhatti.
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Outro Music: "Ocean's Deep", by Born Ruffians
This week on the show with no life and nothing to lose, cartoonist and comedian JACOB SAMUEL joins the Real Good Boys to discuss... well, salad mostly, as John reveals himself to be one of Hockey Twitter's awful food opinion-havers. The Stanley Cup Final is happening also, but it's a lot of salad talk if I'm being honest. PLUS: Joey Votto! The Ottawa Senators! And we draft inter-sport teams to compete against each other in one of the best Mailbag questions ever.
Follow Jacob on Twitter: @jacobfsamuel
His brand new book of cartoons, Slinky Hell, is available TODAY! Find it online at www.slinkyhell.com, and hopefully in bookstores too.
REAL GOOD WEEKEND is coming up fast. June 16th & 17th, and you don't want to miss out on the hilarious birthday party as RGS turns 2. Tickets: realgoodweekend.eventbrite.com
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation this month gets you bonus episodes with Real Good pals Chris James and Devang Desai, both out TOMORROW.
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Outro Music: "Landslide", by Fleetwood Mac / "Sun In An Empty Room", by The Weakerthans
This week on the show that sounds like it's replacing YOU, we've got a real lost episode on our hands as #92 got locked up in the RGS Vault. Filling in in a pinch on an emergency podcast is emergency guest CHRIS JAMES, a perfect replacement guest on an adequate replacement episode. A day after we went in depth on the draft we barely talk sports at all, as Chris shares in-depth stories of his comedy encounters with Chris Kattan and Dan Nainan. PLUS: Death of the Cork Hat! The return of John Cullen's Roller Report! And Stefan and Chris wade back into the disgusting waters of Rule 34. "I'm Mango!"
Follow Chris on Twitter: @theCJS
Come see Chris and his friend Wolve Thomas at the Real Good Weekend: realgoodweekend.eventbrite.com
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation gets you a new mailbag with special mailbag guest Chris James. We had another great concept episode planned for Patreon this week too, but putting a lost episode in the vault killed that dream for now. Our apologies. Look forward to something extra this week too.
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Outro Music: "I Will Dare", by The Replacements
This week on the show that doesn't know how you cheer for a guy like that, actor / writer / improviser DEVIN MACKENZIE of HIP.BANG and BLIND TIGER joins the Real Good Boys to discuss the futility of being good in the era of Curry and LeBron, his worst sports injury, and the doting fans of Dr. Indiana Jones. PLUS: John is tired! Stefan is wired! Justin expired! The one thing you're better at than every NHLer! And we reveal the prizes for the winners of the RGS Fan Art contest.
Follow Devin on Twitter: @DrGMackenzie
You can see Devin do sketch comedy with HIP.BANG cohort (and former guest) Tom Hill at the Real Good Weekend. Tickets are now available: realgoodweekend.eventbrite.com
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Outro Music: "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)", by Looking Glass
This week on the show that's long gone like the ex-girlfriend, comedian JENNY TOEWS joins the Real Good Boys to discuss outgoing voicemails, trips to the zoo, and bad experiences with edibles. PLUS: The Flat Earth! The best swear! Sports shamans! And would you literally die to win a championship?
Follow Jenny on Twitter: @JennyTaves
You can see Jenny (& many other former guests) do stand-up at the RGS & Friends Comedy Show on June 17th in Vancouver as part of the Real Good Weekend. Tickets are now available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-good-weekend-tickets-33727817811
Donate to the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $10 monthly donation gets you free access to both shows during Real Good Weekend (in addition to our regular bonus content).
John's stand-up record MOST LIKELY TO BE A COMEDIAN is now available. Buy it on iTunes, stream it on Spotify, do whatever it is you do to listen to things these days.
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Outro Music: "Ruby", by Charly Bliss
This week on the show that's cooler than the seeds in a cucumber, Vancouver comedian ALEX SPARLING joins the Real Good Boys to discuss his Winnipeg Jets, the Penticton Young Stars tournament, whether coaches matter, and the sex appeal of Miss Piggy. PLUS: Tryamkin leaving, controversial Russian interviews, Happy Meal toys, and fan rally songs.
Follow Alex on Twitter: @mrsparling
We did a live stream reacting to the Draft Lottery results this weekend, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8SXVs3Ufvg
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where we got a little ambitious with our donor content this month and did a video episode, that took a little longer to publish than we hoped and didn't get out before April was over. But it will be out this week, so look forward to that, and two more donor eps this month!
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This week on the show that's taking that for data, mixed emotions abound for the Real Good Boys, as the Leafs have yet to be eliminated but John's already pre-emptively cool with it if they get knocked out (Ron Howard voice: "They're out."), while Justin's still salty about trading away Zack Kassian and Stefan is about as apathetic and tapped out as he's ever been. I also coulda sworn we talked about Tryamkin, but that must have been before we were recording. Whoops! PLUS: Kevin Costner's Waterworld! Breaking in to concerts! Justin Bieber! And being on the ice with the Queen. What do you mean?
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Outro Music: "What Do You Mean?", by Justin Bieber
This week on the show that keeps coming and coming and coming, BILLY TALENT bassist JON GALLANT joins the Real Good Boys in the immediate aftermath and elation of Leafs/Caps Game 3 to discuss his friendships with Maple Leafs players over the years, breaking the Toronto sports curse, the Dart Guy phenomenon, and the relationship between his sports pain and his music. PLUS: Justin plots a tent city protest against the Canucks, while Stefan has some questions about penguin biology for Professor Cullen.
Follow Jonny on Twitter: @bigjonnygee Follow Billy Talent on Twitter: @billytalentband
Billy Talent's new album, Afraid of Heights -- their fifth studio release -- is now available wherever you get your music, and is well worth checking out.
Support that show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation this month gets you a brand new Mailbag episode this week with a major Break-Up Breakdown update.
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Interstitial Music: "Fallen Leaves", by Billy Talent
Outro Music: "Lifting Cure", by Wintersleep
This week on the show that won't go to North Korea, we've all got our reasons to be happy: the Leafs are in the playoffs, and the Canucks have fired head coach Willie Desjardins. We happily bury the coach who gave our show its name, and sort out why Leafs fans would have been mad if their team didn't make it in. PLUS: Judging the accuracy of Vancouver video game levels, predicting the big stories of two months from now, a Twilight Zone-esque bargain to get rid of Linden and Benning, and everyone's favourite game: What's The Weather? RIP Willie, gone but never forgotten.
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Outro Music: "Knocking At The Door," by Arkells
This week on, ya know, the show, ya know, that, ya know, just knows, ya know (?), the Real Good Boys are fresh off of the first RGS Baseball Club Little League game of the season and have a full report breaking down all the action from what promises to be an extremely entertaining summer season. PLUS: We keep it brief because John has to run off to a show! And a moratorium is issued on mailing in trading cards, because we love you guys, but we can't keep opening them forever.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, because it's your donations that helped us sponsor the Jokers in the first place, and we hope to do some commentary for their games this month.
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Outro Music: "Centerfield," by John Fogerty
This week on the show that just needs a moment alone with Skip Bayless, comedian IVAN DECKER joins the Real Good Boys to unbox some Pro Bowling Association trading cards, discuss Charles Barkley's bloodlust, and weigh the merits of forcibly breast-feeding other people's babies. PLUS: Cussing in French! And Lavar Ball takes self-promotion to dazzling new heights.
Follow Ivan on Twitter: @ivandecker
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Outro Music: "North East South West," by Japandroids
This week on the show that's still #1 until you can find one better, the Real Good Boys are joined by HIP.BANG/BLIND TIGER improviser TOM HILL for a Pi Day spectacular that involves eating pie, opening mail, and flipping through Desert Storm cards. This is an unboxing podcast now. PLUS: Iain MacIntyre vs. CanucksArmy! Spa retreats! And obscure Parker Brothers board games.
Follow Tom on Twitter: @itstomhill Watch HIP.BANG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh8N6Q9SwVyEKs5KDziz4w
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Outro Music: "Read My Mind (Killers cover)," by Leif Vollebekk
This week on the show in dire need of a change up, our good friend JESSE FARRAR stops by to promote his new podcast Your Kickstarter Sucks, present evidence of Jared Fogle's innocence, and expose deep secrets from John's iTunes history. PLUS: Irish hurler Lee Chin is shocked by hockey's drinking culture, including having a beer with lunch. And new CFL quarterback Vince Young attempts to say "Saskatchewan".
Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BronzeHammer
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Outro Music: "On My Way", by Lea Michele
This week on the show that needs to make a f***ing save out there, the Real Good Boys are joined by the Nation Network's Managing Editor of Hockey Content, Jeff Veillette, to discuss the Leafs and Canucks' deadline moves, Carolina coach Bill Peters' incendiary comments about his own goaltender, and Jeff's one-sided feud with Toronto city councillor and all-around trash-person Norm Kelly. PLUS: We recap that bizarre Lee Powell Twitter beef, and formally announce the forthcoming Real Good Show Baseball Club season.
Follow Jeff on Twitter: @JeffVeillette
Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where a $5 donation gets you access to RGS TradeCentre 2017, a fiery debate over the merits of Alex Burrows.
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Outro Music: "Vancouver Time", by Leif Vollebekk
This week on the show that would have money if there were no sports, comedian and actor K. TREVOR WILSON guides us through the Timegate to the land of the Saddle Tramps as we bid farewell to the IMDb Message Boards and discuss Rogers Video, pyromania, and K. Trev's Letterkenny problems. PLUS: Stefan seeks out the Lemon Party survivors, and we dig in to the most robust pack of Desert Storm trading cards yet!
Follow K. Trevor on Twitter: @KTrevorWilson And watch him on Crave TV in 'Letterkenny' and 'What Would Sal Do?'
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Outro Music: "Keep On Dancing", by The Gentrys
This week on the show whose hosts deserve five for fighting, John is back from curling provincials and he's furious that Stefan and Justin opened up a mailed-in gift last week without him. This populist man of the people, famous for being the kindest and most welcoming of the RGS hosts, is rallying the listeners behind him in the John World Order using the hashtag #TeamCullen. PLUS: Genie Bouchard goes on a date with a fan from Twitter, the boys debate curling lingo, and Justin maps out his steroid intake to participate in the Tour de France. Oh, and more Desert Storm cards!
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This week on the show that just says yes to Snoop Dogg, ARKELLS bassist and Blue Jays blogger NICK DIKA joins the Real Good Boys to open some Desert Storm trading cards and discuss Jose Bautista's return to the Jays, and 311's tasty slap-bass licks.
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Arkells' new album Morning Report is extremely good, and their live show is even better. Catch them on tour with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls right now, and on the festival circuit later this summer.
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This week on the show that plays baseball (way to go!), the Real Good Boys salute Henrik Sedin's accomplishments and get somewhat serious about mental health issues. And speaking of mental issues, we try to decipher Don Cherry's nonsense analysis of Jared Spurgeon. PLUS: Jesse Farrar goes to court and regales with tales of America's legal system.
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This week on the show that's asking you if you want us to be here, it's very late, the Real Good Boys are fresh off of recording a new donor episode, and things quickly get delirious as we're sucked down a Curt Schilling rabbit hole. PLUS: Aaron Rodgers' family feud! The Seagulls get lit up! Accusations of reverse racism in the NHL All-Star selections get one writer fired for being a complete dumbass! And Stefan joins a new church.
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This week on the show that makes the playoffs every year in Madden, the Real Good Boys are advancing feuds and congratulating dudes as we dig in our heels against a certain RGS Enemy and celebrate former guest Thomas Drance's new big time NHL job. PLUS: We debate the worst controllers in video game history, and open a pack of BC Place Stadium trading cards Justin's had sitting around since 2011.
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This week it's a squealer of an episode as your favourite boys get back to goofin' with current Vancouver comedian and former Kamloops Broncos lineman RYAN WILLIAMS. Ryan regales us with tales of his CJFL days, going in-depth on the doping scrutiny and lopsided scores in Canada's most under-reported football league. PLUS: Shaq's underwear! Kiss Cam incest! And how good would we be in NHL17?
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This week we look back at the rude fuccboi that was 2016, rehashing all of our favourite soundbytes in our Top 10 Clips of the Year Countdown. PLUS: We revise the RGS Enemies List for 2016, get sentimental in recapping our favourite things about doing the show this year, and the boys continue to bag on the decor in Justin's new apartment. (Editor's note: My computer got really mad about having to play so many clips this week, so there are a few audio hiccups here and there.)
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This week on the show that's got the game-winner (for f***'s sakes), it's the second-annual Twelve Segments of Christmas as the Real Good Boys host a Christmas party at Justin's new apartment and all kinds of guests stop by! JARED LETO returns to talk Christmas movies, and his side-business crafting political cartoon bumper stickers. SANTA CLAUS reveals which RGS host is on the naughty list, and why! Stefan's dad PAUL HECK reveals the keys to cooking good homemade stuffing. Yahoo! Sports' RYAN LAMBERT talks Team USA at the World Juniors, and provides scouting reports on John's fantasy team's NCAA prospects. Dalhousie Tigers forward / Auston Matthews insider JACKSON PLAYFAIR is back with a university student gift guide, and gives John the greatest gift of all! Lone wolf rogue tenor REMIGIO PEREIRA shares his inclusive Christmas carol. And MICHAEL HALE leaves a voicemail. PLUS: Our thanks to Felix Biederman and Jesse Farrar, for no real reason.
Interview time-stamps:
12:19 - Jared Leto (@ByYourLogic) 28:14 - Santa Claus (@BronzeHammer) 41:00 - Paul Heck 51:20 - Ryan Lambert (@twolinepass) 1:02:16 - Jackson Playfair (@jackplayfair) 1:15:47 - Remigio Pereira (@JustinMoris) 1:58:13 - Michael Hale (@dogboner)
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This week on the show that's probably top three if you count effort and heart, comedian Chris James joins the Real Good Boys to tell a lengthy and incredible story about his multiple encounters with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. PLUS: Luca Sbisa is funnier than we think! And Stefan has some momentous news in a terrific Taffer Tracker.
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This week on the Canadian Comedy Award Participation Trophy-winning program, we have a blast with Devang Desai (former Toronto FC club reporter, now panning for gold out west). It's a big show beyond just the funny number, as Stefan gets a hot scoop on Jim Benning's use of analytics. The Canucks played the Leafs... Is this even a rivalry? And with TFC in the MLS Cup Final, what is the soccer culture in Toronto? What is the future of MLS? PLUS: Devil sticks! Eating a puck! iPod vs. Zune! And we come up with the best damn sports-playing animal movie of all time, UFSea.
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The Grap Show returns! Justin is joined by comedian Patrick Monahan for a lengthy discussion on the state of WWE, why so many comedians and broadcasters are drawn to it, and how Pat got sucked in to the wild world of wrestling.
Follow Patrick on Twitter: @pattymo
Topics include: - The kinship between the McMahons and Donald Trump - Drinking in the gift of Jericho - Why babyfaces don't stand a chance against charismatic heels like Owens, Jericho and Rollins - Are title-swaps ruining Charlotte and Sasha? - Brock vs. Goldberg is Rocky Balboa - How has the Cruiserweight Division gone sour so fast? - The curious direction of the SmackDown tag team division - Baron Corbin's weird stomach - What to do with Randy Orton and re-invigorating Bray Wyatt - Golden memories of good booking
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This week on the show that's not sure which play you're talking about: Game of Thrones references from people who've never watched Game of Thrones! J.R. Smith! The CFL! Waterslide poops! Put a Cheeto in your mouth and shut the fing heck up, b*!
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This week on the show where after this, everything changes, the Real Good Boys are joined by PUP guitarist STEVE SLADKOWSKI for a lively discussion about sleeping in flophouses, the future of the Blue Jays, and what it really means to be third best on the losing side of a CIS women's basketball game. PLUS: The Taffer Tracker! Sonic vs. Shrek! And tracking the advanced stats of your life.
Follow Steve on Twitter: @sladkow Follow PUP: @puptheband
PUP's new album, The Dream Is Over, is fucking great. Check it out wherever you get music from, and catch them on tour if they come through your city.
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This week on the show that does whatever the f*** it wants, we're joined by Canadian YouTube sensation, earthquake soothsayer and all-around delightful human Frankie MacDonald to discuss his weather methodology, future plans for global media domination, and of course: girls. PLUS: Jake Virtanen's stuff! Kate Upton's tweets! Delicious bugs! And when a man's love for his horse goes a step too far.
Follow Frankie on Twitter: @frankiemacd - 51:48
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We thought you might be a bit depressed today and could use some cheering up, so enjoy this donor-exclusive Mailbag episode on the house. Topics include: the worst/best sports injuries, how the boys would perform playing women's basketball, and worst sports-related public washroom behaviour.
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This week on the show that's just four episodes away from the funny number, Justin's been busy moving and has no idea what's happened in the world of sports. Stefan takes advantage by making it all up. PLUS: Thrown dildos! Reminiscing about N64 games! SeatGeek returns! And Justin takes aim at the Canadian podcasting elite.
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Stefan returns from NYC to dump on the Barclay Center and make fun of Hamilton, as we go deep on self-censorship and the legend of Troy Stecher. PLUS: Nick Kyrgios! Joel Embiid! Return of the Luca Sbisa Would Do! And Steven Adams keeps busy watching Japanese anime.
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With Stefan off in New York City, comedian KEVIN BANNER stops by the Real Good Studios to discuss sitcom jobs, wrestlers who do "stand-up", his Cubs and Flames fandoms, and being the first comedian signed to 604 Records. PLUS: The contemptible politics of Curt Schilling, fixing racist team names, and how Kevin narrowly avoided a brawl at the Saddledome.
Follow Kevin on Twitter: @BannerComedy
Kevin's hilarious debut album DREAMBOAT is now available through 604 Records. Find it wherever albums are sold these days.
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This week on the show declaring war on the cyber-humans, TOKYO POLICE CLUB's Graham Wright stops by for a lively chat with the CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD-NOMINATED Real Good Boys. We guide Graham through his Canadian music industry fantasy hockey draft while discussing the Blue Jays' Wild Card beer thrower, Jason Whitlock's incomprehensible anti-Twitter screed, and the etiquette of re-entering fast food joints you've just exited. PLUS: The Taffer Tracker returns in one of its finest appearances to date, and we announce some exciting new plans for the future of RGS.
Follow Graham on Twitter: @grahamwright Follow Tokyo Police Club: @TokyoPoliceClub
Their new EPs, Melon Collie and the Infinite Radness (Parts I & II), are available in stores and on streaming services now, so check 'em out, chowderheads!
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Recorded live at Little Mountain Gallery in Vancouver, BC on Friday, September 23rd, 2016.
After months of threatening to do it, the boys finally go live in front of an audience, reviving all the classic bits, and finally settling the ultimate sports question: Who is hotter, Tom or Marlin? Featuring live appearances by Elizabeth Heck, Sam Anderson, Marlin Phillips and Tom Hannah, and video appearances by... too many to mention.
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This week on a show sure to cause mass confusion, we take a break from sports almost entirely to revisit everyone's favourite classic RGS segments: The Taffer Tracker; Loonies, Toonies & Clip-A-Roonies; John's Nü-Metal Nook; Opening Listener Mail! PLUS: Make John Watch A Thing hits uncomfortable new heights.
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We bring in the big gun to break down Lena Dunham's silent brush with Odell Beckham Jr. at the Met Ball: Hollywood insider and Lenore Denim expert Jesse Farrar, who definitely knows exactly what Lingle Dingle's done this time. PLUS: The Raptors and Warriors sellout a Vancouver pre-season game in one minute! More Colin Kaepernick! The return of Make John Watch A Thing! A listener drops a staggering revelation about the Make-A-Wish Kids in the EA Sports NHL series! And hey man, don't say "whore" on the show.
Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BronzeHammer - 44:34
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This week on the show that's relocating to Victoria Square, Colin Kaepernick takes a stand by sitting down, Kaep'ing off a summer of sports stories marked by anthems and racism. PLUS: Ryan Lochte! Bling H2O! The RGS World Cup! Exploring paganism in the return of the Nü-Metal Nook! We mourn the passing of a Canadian icon! And Russell, Manitoba is on the lookout for a thieving goalie.
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This week on the show full of fairy tale stuff you won't teach your kids about, we're joined by RGS Special Horse Girl, former show-jumper (and Justin's girlfriend) Kari Campbell, who schools us on whether the horse is doing all the work, how Stefan would fare as a rider, and why equestrian sports belong in the Olympics. PLUS: Ryan Lochte! Jared Leto! Will Hayes! And exploring the reggae roots of our dear friend, Harambe. We can't phantom you missing this one.
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This week on the show that definitely holds water, we discuss the 2016 Rio Olympics -- but only very tangentially. Is swimming the fastest really that impressive? And the fans rally to force John to watch a disgusting video of a weightlifter snapping his arm in half. PLUS: After the raucous reaction to last week's Limp Bizkit material, John's Nü-Metal Nook casts its watchful eye on Linkin Park and Korn.
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This week on the show you'll wish had never returned from hiatus, Stefan and John are back from exciting trips with tales of athlete run-ins at Just For Laughs and rubbing shoulders with Political Twitter elites at the DNC. And while Justin may not have gone anywhere, he did see The Tragically Hip (thanks, SeatGeek!). PLUS: Avoiding The Noid! 1408! Rio's disgusting water! And John ruins the show with nü-metal.
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It's the slowest week for sports of the year, so we give thanks to the Lone Wolf Tenor and his shameful act for giving us something to talk about. Beyond that, we receive the greatest gift a listener might ever send us -- and open it live on-air for maximum reaction authenticity. PLUS: John goes backstage at Pemberton, Stefan dives into peak meme season with the RNC, and Justin liked Ghostbusters. (Stefan did, too.)
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With John off on tour, Stefan and Justin are joined by David Carr Fellow and New York Times Magazine writer Greg Howard to discuss Kevin Durant signing with the Warriors, the tackiness of Golden State's recruiting pitch, and what his departure means for Russell Westbrook. Then things get serious, with a frank discussion on how classist power structures at the amateur level create racial tension and disparity in traditionally white sports, and why "transcending race" is a lie. PLUS: lots of P.K. Subban feelings, Stefan's experiences in professional political trolling, and why Edmonton fans deserve to suffer.
Follow Greg on Twitter: @greghoward88 - 31:10 Read more about O.J.'s attempt to transcend race: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/17/magazine/why-transcending-race-is-a-lie.html
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It's the One Year Anniversary of America's Best Worst Canadian Sports Podcast, and we're hitting all of our usual topics: Jim Benning being a bungling idiot at the NHL draft, dead gorillas, and the IMDb message boards. PLUS: the very nature of sports fandom, whether today's living legends are being appreciated in their day, and if you could poop a puck out your butt.
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50 episodes! Can you believe we're still doing this?? This week we're celebrating the big 5-0 with top-shelf guests, new and old! Writer/model Melissa Stetten talks up THE PISTOL SHRIMPS as the L.A. women's rec league basketball squad hits the big screen, and shares a priceless Blake Griffin story. NEXT, Dalhousie Tigers forward (and RGS Official College Student) Jackson Playfair returns to the show to analyze how his friend Auston Matthews' vibrant personality will shine under the big-league media spotlight. FINALLY, Jesse Farrar desperately tries to make it on to the big anniversary special, and this description should already tell you he succeeds.
Follow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaStetten - 28:37 Follow Jackson on Twitter: @jackplayfair - 59:01 Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BronzeHammer - 1:59:54
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This week on the show that's getting it done in OT, rock journalist Daniel Ralston pops by to discuss his BuzzFeed piece about fake bands, fraudulent tours, and the disreputable origins of ZZ Top. ...at least, we think it's the real Daniel Ralston. PLUS: Muppet Babies! The Frasier-verse! The Finals roll on! And we continue our thorough investigation of Troy Brouwer's gigantic balls.
Follow Daniel on Twitter: @danielralston Follow Patrick on Twitter: @pattymo Read more about the fake Zombies: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielralston/the-true-story-of-the-fake-zombies-the-strangest-con-in-rock
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This week on the show that we don't understand but still very much enjoy, the Cincinnati Zoo murders their gorilla... That counts as a sport, right? At the very least it sends us down a monkey movie rabbit hole, beginning with the monkey-in-a-hotel classic Dunston Checks In, and ending with Air Bud Studios' dog-wrestling movie Russell Madness. PLUS: The merits of playoff bandwagoning, and Troy Brouwer's enormous balls.
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This week on a lengthy show with a plump runtime, Justin and Stefan are reeling in the immediate aftermath of the Canucks acquiring Erik Gudbranson from the Florida Panthers. If miserable sports pain is what keeps you coming back to RGS, this one's a doozy. PLUS: We're joined by Dick Pud, head of cyber security at KattWillFerrell Enterprises LLC, who tells us how he repelled ISIS forces from the popular Twitter parody parody account. Oh, and the NHL and NBA playoffs roll on, with great surprises!
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This week on the show where everything is trivial and nothing matters, we get screeched in by Newfoundland comedian and 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes' writer MATT WRIGHT who joins us for a lively conversation about Twitter etiquette, time zones, and small towns with unfortunate names. PLUS: LeBron's D! Bautista v. Odor! And still getting mad about losses even when you know your team has no chance.
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This week on the show that wants you to get the f*** outta here, we discuss the ongoing NHL and NBA playoffs, sure, but it's an episode spent mostly rifling through the medicine cabinet. PLUS: We contemplate earthquake survival, Stefan reveals past trauma at the hands of an obscure depth defenseman, and we get to the bottom of what Jack McIlhargey really needs a toilet for.
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The painful agony of defeat. The thrilling elation of victory. It's an episode full of hockey emotion, as we react to the outcomes of the NHL Draft Lottery. John calls in from the road, over the moon on Auston Matthews feelings. And we're joined once again by Stefan's roommate Chris, and for the first time by Stefan's dad, Paul Heck!
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Recorded over a week ago, it's an episode that might seem dated had we been able to talk sports for longer than, I don't know, ten minutes? So thank real goodness we couldn't! It's another delirious late night recording session, as we talk Angry Birds, the Emoji Movie, Robocop, Robo-Jocks, and the best American candies. PLUS: We bid farewell to hockey's douchiest teams! And Stefan's roommate, Chris Adam, returns to the show to talk porn parodies and the best episodes of Home Improvement.
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It's 42 with 42 on 4/20, as former NHLer and cult hockey hero Kyle Wellwood stops by the pod to talk life after hockey and reflect on his playing days in Toronto, Vancouver, San Jose and Winnipeg. He's got stories to tell about Mats Sundin, Don Cherry, Ed Belfour and the Sedin twins, not to mention his tenuous relationship with former Canuck coach Alain Vigneault. PLUS: The return of the Taffer Tracker! Loonies, Toonies, and Clip-a-roonies! An inside look at player arbitration! And Kyle explains how one summer afternoon spent lounging pool-side blew up into perhaps the most infamous moment in his career.
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It's playoff time, and your good friends at RGS are hitting grand slams out of the park. We pick our rooting interests in the NHL playoffs, and reflect on the disappointing seasons that were for the Leafs and Canucks. PLUS: Good riddance, Kobe! Canadian winter! And we're joined by Stefan's roommate for a frank discussion on the do's and don't's of online porn.
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It's a rebound episode as we get right back at it this week, diving headlong into NCAA brackets, break-up breakdowns, and the D'Angelo Russell / Nick Young Snapchat controversy. PLUS: Blue Jays! WrestleMania! Wheelchairs! Squeakuels! And Justin prepares to step into the octagon against Kimbo Slice.
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It's an episode that's better late than never, as we take a look at the leaked e-mails surrounding the NHL's concussion discussion and play a round of games including such soon-to-be-favourites as Guess The Final Four, Real School Or Fake School, and Who's Wrestling? PLUS: The fan-demanded return of the Illegal Pie Bit, and the birth of Dean "The Janitor" Jenkins.
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We're down a co-host this week on the show that keeps rolling... rolling... rolling right along, and with John off on tour, Justin and Stefan head to the phone boards for a slew of call-in guests. On the show this week: Vice Sports' resident monster truck expert Ed Zitron, Microsoft's toxic Twitter A.I. TayTweets, Lethbridge Hurricanes' play-by-play man Dustin Forbes, and Suicide Squad's resident joker Jared "The Joker" Leto. It's a jam-packed show with either something for everyone or nothing for nobody. You pick.
Time stamps:
32:20 - Ed Zitron on the American spectacle of monster trucks. 53:10 - Rogue and racist Twitter A.I. TayTweets is alive and awful. 1:09:13 - Lethbridge play-by-play man Dustin Forbes is the voice behind our Clip of the Week, and the only CHL broadcaster getting beaked by the Tonight Show. 1:21:08 - Jared Leto is the most twisted man on Earth.
Our guests on Twitter: @EdZitron, @BronzeHammer, @ByYourLogic, @dforbes91
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This week on RGS, it's Retire If You Can't Take Your Kid To Work Day, and Adam LaRoche is celebrating in a big way. Meanwhile, we roll out the first three preliminary gimmick rosters for the RGS World Cup of Hockey, and go down an IMDb rabbit hole in discussing NHL expansion. PLUS: Robin Lopez! J.J. Redick! And we're somehow still getting sponsor money.
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Catch John on tour! The Fur Trade Tour begins this week in Alberta. EDMONTON: March 17th @ Black Dog, March 18th & 19th @ Yuk Yuk's. CALGARY: March 21st @ Broken City, March 23rd @ Oak Tree, March 24th, 25th & 26th @ Yuk Yuk's.
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At a time when it's difficult to draw the line between kayfabe and reality, Jeb Lund (Rolling Stone, The Guardian, MSNBC) is here to set us straight on Week One of the tabloid trial of the century: Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker -- its journalistic implications, and its undeniable comedy. Meanwhile, reality keeps interfering with Dana White's grand designs for UFC 200, and the sincerity of the Canucks' mental health initiatives is called into question. PLUS: RGS gets sponsored! The return of the Taffer Tracker! And the birth and death of the infamous "illegal pie" bit.
Jeb on Twitter: @Mobute
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It's a week of equally outrageous snubs, as P.K. Subban is left off Team Canada's initial line-up for the World Cup and Real Good Show is overlooked as one of Vancouver's Best Podcasts. Meanwhile, the Canucks' inaction at the Trade Deadline leaves us further incensed and the NFL Combine yields some flashy results. PLUS: Yoenis Céspedes goes hog wild! And a painful combination of WWE and Subway has us dreaming of Ric Flair cutting sandwich-inspired heel promos.
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Editor's Note: YES I AM AWARE IT IS COLLECTIVE SOUL, THANKS.
The Real Good Boys get the band back together to get mad about the Canucks. Joining us with more sensible takes is Sportsnet columnist and Nation Network managing editor (not to mention first-ever RGS guest) Thomas Drance. Thom calls in from Rogers Arena to break down the Shinkaruk and Larsen deals, and look at where the Canucks find themselves heading into the trade deadline. PLUS: Bautista vs. Rogers! Jalen vs. 81! Benning vs. Cholera! And how do you poop inside an iron lung?
Thomas on Twitter: @ThomasDrance
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THE SHEEPDOGS' Ewan Currie swings by the pod this week to go deep on the Blue Jays, Riders, Raiders, cricket, CIS football and even the hit Huey Lewis & The News record "Sports" (on cassette). Music vs. Comedy! TV vs. Radio! Scoop vs. Prowl! PLUS: Which countries have the best women? And which serial killers were the best at baseball?!
The Sheepdogs' new album Future Nostalgia is available now. Catch them on their current Canadian tour. They're a god damn national treasure.
Ewan on Twitter: @EwanJCurrie The Sheepdogs on Twitter: @TheSheepdogs
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We're living the high life this week, as Jon Hendren and Jesse Farrar call in to talk Valentine's cards and ASMR. THEN: It's an episode full of retirement feelings as Marshawn Lynch and Daniel Bryan call it a career, and we pray Peyton Manning does the same. PLUS: Super Bowl! Beth Bartkowski! And John calls in from curling provincials to break down the Phaneuf deal.
Jon Hendren on Twitter: @fart Jesse Farrar on Twitter: @BronzeHammer
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The charismatic frontman of Arkells, Max Kerman visits Real Good Show to dish on his NBA All-Star Celebrity write-in campaign, the Raps' illustrious history of awful European white guys, and why he should never be the one to negotiate the fee. Super Bowl preview! John Scott review! And how much crying is allowable. PLUS: It's an episode full of explosive exclusives, as Max teases Arkells' next album, and John and Justin reveal upcoming RGS guests.
Max on Twitter: @Max_Kerman Arkells on Twitter: @arkellsmusic
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John Scott Month comes to a thrilling conclusion as very funny San Jose Sharks writer @stace_ofbase calls in to dish on John Scott feelings before the NHL All-Star Game and describes how she learned to stop worrying and love the goon. It's a violence-heavy episode as Dennis Wideman levels a linesman, Blake Griffin breaks his hand on a co-worker's face, and Robin Lopez's NBA mascot destruction tour continues in Toronto. PLUS: The boys introduce competitive eating's sister-sport, competitive pooping.
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This week on the show that isn't much for college, Brendon Williams takes his press tour to Real Good Show to discuss his "dudeoir" photo shoot, male beauty pageants, and the virality of his hairy butt. PLUS: John Scott rides the RGS Bump back into the NHL All-Star Game, and NBA All-Star Kyle Lowry is an all-star stickler for proper math.
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We get our first return visit from an in-studio guest this week, as CanucksArmy writer Gráinne Downey steps in to host in John's absence. PLUS: sportswriter Jesse Farrar phones in with a midget stripper scouting report and his first Topical Joke of the Week. And following in the footsteps of Cris Carter, we speculate wildly without evidence on the shady nature of the NHL scuttling John Scott's All-Star hopes.
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We haven't done any prep for this week's show, and that's a good thing. It's another semi-delirious late night taping, as FlamesNation writer and John Scott super-fan Mike Pfeil joins us to talk John Scott's rightful spot as NHL All-Star Team Captain. PLUS: Johnny Manziel! NHL Trades! World Juniors! Taffer backs Trump! And we do (eventually) name a winner in our Beercelona FC jersey giveaway.
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It's the 2015 Year In Review Spectacular, as we reflect on the year that was with our countdown of the Top 10 Clips of the Year. We also touch on all the other big goings-on of 2015, like the Vancouver earthquake and the Canucks being very bad. PLUS: Review Revue branches out to include other podcasts, as we dig in to the dirty details on a guy who wrote mean things online about a show that isn't ours.
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It's the 2015 Christmas Special and we give you the greatest gift of all by finally answering "What is sports?" Jon Hendren returns to the show for a holiday round of Jon's Cuck Corner! Ryan Lambert joins us to talk World Juniors! PLUS: Don Cherry! Cheating! Steve Harvey! Left Shark! The Dress! And the Official 2015 RGS Enemies List is unveiled.
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It's the sports podcast that's just like the greats, but not. We're back to talk Sportsnet's declining ratings for Canucks games, pronouncing "PK Subban", and how to save the CFL. PLUS: Conor McGregor! Steven Stamkos! AJ McCarron! And how Ant-Man should kill people in the sequel.
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This week's show is not nearly as high as the LA Kings in the standings, and we're openly begging to try and correct that as we play catch up on Brendan Gallagher's mic-drop tweets and Kobe Bryant's retirement tour. PLUS: kids music's tastiest jams, deep-cuts on the Godzilla soundtrack, and big news for John Cullen's Roller Report!
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Credit where it's due on this week's show, as we acknowledge what is truly responsible for the Eskimos' Grey Cup victory: the RGS Bump! PLUS: Brandon Prust spears Brad Marchand's balls, Stephen A. Smith loses his mind over Golden State, and we debate the pros and cons (but mostly pros) of joy-riding in shopping carts.
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This week we hold your heart in our hands as CFL kicker Sean Whyte of the Edmonton Eskimos calls in in advance of Sunday's Grey Cup to talk rouges, Fallout Boy, Bar Rescue, the CJFL and his illustrious snowboarding career. PLUS: Hat-trick etiquette! Mascot fights! And the curling controversy that's sweeping the nation.
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This episode is about a 9.2/10, so, you know... not our best. But still Real Good! Jackson Playfair of the Dalhousie Tigers calls in to talk CIS hockey, life after the Dub, and of course his dad's infamous coaching freak-out. Ronda Rousey comes up short and the WWE Divas go too far. PLUS: Andy Dalton and JJ Watt engage in the whitest beef of all time. (This episode brought to you by: Skittles!)
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Hey now, all-stars! The show freaking sucks right now, but the boys look to rise above the 200th best podcast on the charts with a bit retirement ceremony for a joke whose time has come. The OHL's Flint Firebirds controversy prompts a brutally honest discussion on the ways nepotism ruins junior hockey, and John discovers new depths to the Canadian football landscape. PLUS: Jon Hendren (Twitter's @fart) calls into the show to finally answer a burning fan question we've been ducking for months.
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This week on RGS, we've got nothing to hold our heads down for except Sbisa is out of the line-up and naturally Stefan is too. But that's okay! Justin and John are joined by CanucksArmy writer Gráinne Downey for a lively discussion about Irish bowling, the Canuck kids, field hockey zines, and baseball renditions of Disney songs. Plus: Which pie is best? Have we passed Peak Hockey? And what kind of name is Gráinne?
Follow Gràinne on Twitter: @wholegrainne
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RGS goes through a major rebrand this week as Justine, Stefanie and Joanna return for another episode of their feminist history/science podcast, Very OK Show. But the sports still come through, as the boys bid farewell to the 2015 Blue Jays, and welcome the coming of the Sbist Incarnate, Luca Sbisa, Conquerer of the Streak. PLUS: Carlos Boozer, Ronda Rousey, cheese puns, and the first filing from our Sbisa Pool beat reporter.
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This week on RGS: the Jays are ripping dingers and Mike Ditka is ripping farts! That's about it really, the boys just can't stop laughing about farts. PLUS: the Luca Sbisa Would Do takes an unexpected turn, and the triumphant return of John Cullen's Roller Report sends us digging into the Julia Roberts back catalogue.
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I don't know if you heard, but the Blue Jays are pretty good. The boys convene immediately after Game 5 of the ALDS to gush over what can only be described as a baseball classic. It's wall-to-wall playoff ball, as we talk Blue Jays, Blue Jays, BLUE JAYS. PLUS: fan run-ins, a Mike Richards update, and what if teams were the literal embodiment of their names?
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It's an episode you do not want to make an enemy of, as it's bursting at the seams with outrageous sports stories. The NHL reluctantly admits it has a cocaine problem, the Canucks gift Frankie Corrado to the Leafs, and the NFL's Bennett Bros. try to top each other in a ridiculous quote arms-race. PLUS: Stephen A. Smith goes full supervillain, Fan Duel and Draft Kings are criminally investigated, and the boys determine which sport is best played by little people.
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This week on Splitsider's favourite King Baby-themed podcast, the boys record at the end of a long day when everyone is dead tired and the result is deliriously funny. Topics include Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper's teammate tussle, an update on the Blue Jays' urinal flood and Victoria Azarenka's ice-cold comments for Eugenie Bouchard. PLUS: is winning fun? Greg Millen investigates. And Justin and John sing more songs than you should probably have patience for.
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This podcast's no Bobby Orr, but it's still Real Good. The boys go without guest this week as things get serious with a frank discussion of the NHL's Patrick Kane problem. Since this is a comedy show, topics also include urinal flooding, CFL bungling and P.K. Subban's pitch-perfect Don Cherry impression. PLUS: What tweaks would you make to NHL16, and which sports are better in space?
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Thomas Drance pops in fresh from the Young Stars tournament in Penticton to talk all about what he saw up there: Jake Virtanen's hits (and shirsey appeal), Oilers' fans zealous over-protection of Connor McDavid, and Jordan Subban's innate likeability. PLUS: a defense of Jim Benning, is Luca Sbisa really that bad, and how quickly will Toronto turn on these Maple Leafs?
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The show may be a bit late this week, but don't turn in your season tickets. Hockey writer Thomas Drance joins the boys as they battle through technical adversity to talk competitive eating, Roger Goodell's absentee commishing, and Keith Hernandez's pure exasperation. PLUS: Jalen Rose vs. Kevin Bieksa in a Twitter block-off, player sex tapes, a surprising amount of SlamBall, and if you think our audio is fucked up you should see Jason Pierre-Paul's fingers!
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It's the show that won't scare you with nightmares, as the boys are back to talk Evander Kane's off-ice power moves, Roger Goodell's death threats, movie-star dogs and the world's sexiest mascots. PLUS: Eugenie Bouchard does her best to keep Nick Kyrgios in check, Jon Taffer rouses an army, and a bombshell is dropped during the donor thank you's that is too good to skip past!
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Mamma Mia! It's a jam-packed RGS as the boys get intimate with some cheesy pies, Stefan sneaks into Roberto Luongo's pool and Justin prepares for war as a long-simmering coffee feud comes to a boil. PLUS: Milan Lucic, Usain Bolt, and hypothetical rule changes, as The Taffer Tracker debuts a show-stopping new theme song and Jon Taffer unblocks Stefan LIVE ON THE AIR.
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This week on the preferred sports podcast of the hockey blogosphere, the boys congratulate themselves on stand-up sets, graduation and a job interview before getting right to the big stories in sports: field hockey zines, braggadocios bowlers and who else but Jon Taffer? PLUS: Cris Carter opens his mouth and barges his way back into Clip of the Week contention, and a particularly heated edition of John Cullen's Roller Report.
Sorry to tell you, mate, but America's best worst Canadian sports podcast is back for Episode 7! This time out Jon Taffer gets political, Nick Kyrgios establishes himself as the shitty bad boy of tennis, and the boys solve a problematic pizza pickle. PLUS: the best listener-submitted player names, and the funniest sports injuries of all time!
This week on the once (and future?) #4 sports podcast in the world (in Canada), RGS Gets Raw with Stephen Amell, Cris Carter damns Geno Smith's leadership based solely on punchability, and Blue Jays fever continues to sweep the nation. PLUS: Jon Taffer rescues pizza, penises and penis pizzas, the boys reminisce about Vote For Rory, a deep dive into 3 Ninjas message boards uncovers an unforgettable revelation, and who are the all-time best sports names?
The show goes weekly this week, and to celebrate, we can hardly talk about sports! Topics include the Blue Jays' flurry of deadline deals, the Canucks' Sutter-Bonino swap, and Hulk Hogan's shameful film career. PLUS: Gregg Zaun goes on a rampage, Steve Austin pushes brain supplements, we turn our watchful eyes towards the Sabres and Avalanche, and the good people of Climax, SK weigh in on how to pronounce "Desjardins".
The emoji episode! Once again the boys talk so little about actual sports, even when they're actually talking about sports. There's a moratorium on guests until next episode (maybe), but topics include: Bob Costas' brutal burn, the DeAndre Jordan situation, and the Canucks' catastrophic Summer Summit and terrible tweets. Plus: peeing out your butt!
It's the premier episode of Real Good Show, the sports podcast that tries (and fails) to talk about sports. Today's show topics include: introductions, the NBA and NHL drafts, artisanal rollerblades, Lil Bow Wow, CSI Cyber, the rules of cricket, and how to get rid of a problem defenseman.
Has an imminent trade made this conversation already irrelevant? Probably. Will you still have a good time listening to it? Definitely.