We've got tons of news uprfont and some in depth discussion about the new president of NJPW, Harold Meij, and the future of the company. We also go deep on BOSJ Night 1 & 2. Lots of great discussion and arguments for and against a couple of the bouts! Of course, we have our classic matches, too. And in spite of a slight kerfluffle, we make lemonade out of lemons and go in depth about Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hiroshi Tanahahshi from the 1/4/08 Dome show! Also, a big shout out to the Hails! They've generously donated their music to be used in the podcast, so check them out, buy a tune or a whole album! [The Hails Official Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/thehailsofficial/) And don't forget our pal Wilfred with the [NJPW US Block](http://www.njpw-us.com) ...
Sam gets the opportunity to chat with Pat Laprade during Shimmer weekend in Berwyn, IL. Pat is the co-author of "Mad Dogs, Midgets & Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling", "Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story", "Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling", & the upcoming Andre the Giant biography. He also served as field producer on the HBO Andre the Giant documentary as well as being interviewed on-screen. We're very lucky and grateful to have had him as our first guest on the podcast. Check out thoughts on Andre in Japan, Andre as a heel, women's wrestling, and even discover what book Sam read on his honeymoon... All this and more! ...
Todd and Mike join me to preview the upcoming Filsinger Games Perennial 2021 virtual con. We go behind the scenes a bit, discuss the schedule, and even have a couple of exclusive reveals! We also present our top 5 game cards for 2020 from each game line (CotG, Legends, & Indies). Head to filsingergames.com to sign up for the Perennial - $10 for tournament play, $7 for non-tournament participation - and join us on Saturday, January 23rd, for a day filled with the fun of galactic proportions! ...
