Here it is: our special All In coverage! We kick off with thoughts recorded at Starrcast, less than 24 hours removed from attending the historic show live. We then move into our thoughts a week later after letting the show sink in a bit. We also tease our NJPW Destruction coverage for next week! And keep your eyes peeled as we'll be delivering special bonus content like interviews and NJPW discussion recorded live from Podcast Row at Starrcast in the coming weeks! Plus we'll have our special interview with Matt Charlton (@ShiningWizardDs) up soon as well! Make sure you hit subscribe, leave us that 5-star review you've been meaning to, & follow us @kopw72 on Twitter to come along for the exciting ride we're on as we endeavour to be THE New Japan Pro Wrestling podcast! ...
Paul & Sam are joined by Wilfred for news, notes, & night 1! Sam has to step away to be a new dad & Wilfred fills in on 2-6 with Paul. But keep listening after the outro music for a quick burst of G1 thoughts from Sam, recorded after a few days of 4 hours worth of sleep... It's the most wonderful time of the year and there's a lot to cover in this year's very deep tournament, not only in terms of in-ring action, but long-term storytelling too! Find us on the web at [kopw72.podiant.co](http://kopw72.podiant.co) Don't forget to visit the home of the [NJPWUS blog](http://njpw-us.com)! And, of course, special thanks to the Hails for intro & outro music. Check them out on iTunes to pick up their newest EP or visit their [site](http://thehailsofficial.com) for more information on touring and releases. ...
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! ...