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The Workers Club

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Join the Workers Club a weekly discussion on books from the world of professional wrestling. A smart podcast for dumb people. A dumb podcast for smart people. We encourage listeners to purchase the books we cover and take the ride with us. We discuss somewhere around 50 pages an episode. Contact: [email protected] Youtube: @theworkersclubpodcast Bluesky: @theworkersclub.org https://theworkersclub.buzzsprout.com/ Join the discord: discord.gg/qacWRuCuwR

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  1. 190 - HBK Makes Me Moist (A Star Shattered by Tammy "Sunny" Sytch Part 2)

    The Workers continue their discussion of Sunny's autobiography, Tammy ends her time in SMW and heads to the big time in WWF. She begins her affair with Shawn Michaels, gets slopped, and more! Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these...

  2. 189 - Dreams From My Daddy (A Star Shattered by Tammy "Sunny" Sytch Part 1)

    This week The Workers begin their discussion of Tammy "Sunny" Sytch's book, A Star Shattered. From just a "nerd but HOT" to being the first WWE Diva this book she wrote as a tie in to her VIVID porno is going to give her side of things and wouldn't you know it she's writing it while in prison. We...

  3. 188 - Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

    The Workers finish their discussion of the Lord of the Rings movies on a late Saturday night record. A busy week for all, apologies for the lateness and speed run of it all. The next book is announced! Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the...

  4. 187 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    The Workers watched the extended edition of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Wilson is under the weather but toughing it out, about as tough as boiled jerkin. Larry is sleepy and thinking about streaming and Kerri is here to correct all the wrong. Vince Russo's JCW exit is also discussed. Next...

  5. 186 - Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    *AUDIO FIXED* We're between books and we're talking Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. Every dang actor in this thing is discussed, what's Sauron's deal, and more. Wilson didn't like it when it first came out over 20 years ago, Larry's never seen it, and our guest (Larry's wife) quite...

  6. 185 - Blame is a Lazy Bro's Wages (Total Nonstop Agony by Vince Russo Part 5)

    *UPDATE* Audio for this episode has been fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you download through apple podcasts, delete the original download. The Workers wrap up their discussion of Vince Russo's Total Nonstop Agony. This week, Russo plays the blame game, dreams turn to nightmares, and he's...

  7. 184 - The Mark Inside (Total Nonstop Agony by Vince Russo Part 4)

    The Workers continue their discussion of Vince Russo's Total Nonstop Agony. This week, Russo gets ousted from TNA and is on the hunt for marks to work for him but also hates marks, shares what he's a mark for, and just to be clear he's not a racist or a sexist or anything really you could ever…

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  8. 183 - Jesus Take the Wheel of My PT Cruiser (Total Nonstop Agony by Vince Russo Part 3)

    The Workers continue their discussion of Vince Russo's Total Nonstop Agony. This week there's a lot of crying and praying, we discuss Russo's singular psychology as he leaves TNA, his turbulent food franchise adventure, and Russo's petty gripes with the poor soul that showed him the world of...

  9. 182 - Is Eric Bischoff in the Room With Us? (Total Nonstop Agony by Vince Russo Part 2)

    The Workers continue their discussion of Vince Russo's Total Nonstop Agony. This week we examine all of Vince Russo's quirks and peccadillos as he builds his case against Eric Bischoff. You think you're better than Vince Russo?! Think again! Or don't! Buy the book! We encourage workers to support...

  10. 181 - Defining a Liar (Total Nonstop Agony by Vince Russo Part 1)

    The Workers begin their discussion of Vince Russo's Total Nonstop Agony. This week, David Shoemaker's Hulk Hogan book, Vince Russo's writing process, Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan enter TNA, Bischoff buries Russo, Daffney's lockbox match, and Vince investigates lying and liars. Buy the book! We...

  11. 180 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

    The Workers announce the next pro wrestling book and continue their movie summer series. This week, a Wilson favorite One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Trevor's New Years Eve Party, and general gushing for the movie. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show....

  12. 179 - Amadeus (1984)

    It's still hot, still summer, still talking movies. This week The Workers discuss Amadeus. F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Milos Forman, Jeffrey Jones (Yikes), Roy Dotrice, are you a Salieri or a Mozart? Naturally there's also talk of Dan Harmon, the Rogansphere, The Bill Maher subreddit, Fauci and...

  13. 178 - The Nice Guys (2016)

    The summer of movie talk continues - The Workers discuss Shane Black's The Nice Guys...It's a winding conversation on a variety of topics. Next week, Trevor's favorite movie - Amadeus. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers -...

  14. 177 - The Odyssey of Culture War Outrage

    Two episodes this week? Fun stuff. Wilson saw The Odyssey and gives a general review and then we get into the online hub bub surrounding the movie. Why are these HOGS and CHUDS mad? Is it manufactured? To what end? Wilson and Trevor dive into the Critical Drinker subreddit and do some posting....

  15. 176 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

    3 count 'em THREE (3) years of The Workers Club! Times have been tough no doubt about it but here we are talking about one of Wilson's favorite movies Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! Wilson thinks about the future of the podcast, gushes about the movie, Trevor has four zero cokes and then it...

  16. 175 - La La Land (2016)

    The Workers Club are still on a break from pro wrestling books and continue their summer movie series. This week it's Damien Chazelle's La La Land. Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, the year 2016, musicals, youtube food reviews are discussed. Along with the question on everyone's mind: Is Joseph Gordon...

  17. 174 - Mulholland Drive (2001)

    The Workers continue their summer movie series and discuss David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. This episode gets goon heavy while also discussing David Lynch and what we do and don't like about being Lynchian. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the...

  18. 173 - Synecdoche, New York (2008)

    The Workers continue their movie discussions with Charlie Kaufman's movie Synecdoche, New York. Where do you stand on an artist being meta or up their own ass? A lot of David Lynch talk. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers -...

  19. 172 - Happiness (1998)

    The Workers need a cleanse from fake fighting books. It's a summer movie series. It's time to talk about pictures! Real cinema! We start with Todd Solondz's Happiness. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers - [email protected]...

  20. 171 - We Are Shells (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 6)

    The Workers finish Sean Oliver's The Transfer. Do all the plots come together? No, no they do not. Are we ready for this to be over? Yes, very much. Is it the worst book we've read so far? Probably. The Sean Oliver Challenge stands. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local...

  21. 170 - Liberal Arts (2012)

    The Workers gather to discuss the movie Liberal Arts directed and written by Josh Radnor. We cover it all Josh Radnor's career, dating and age gaps, how much should one love college, the Zibby of it all, Allison Janney, and Zac Efron as a magical faux stoner. Questions or Comments? Holler at the...

  22. 169 - Detective Uncle Bubba Solve This Mystery! (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 5)

    The Workers are back with news on folks we've covered. Hulk Hogan's death is a never-ending mystery, who defended Paul Levesque from MVP's insults? Should Mick Foley wrestle and was Jesse Ventura a SEAL? Then we continue our discussion of Sean Oliver's The Transfer. Jason the Son is back, we get…

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  23. 168 - You Must Think I'm Loco (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 4)

    The Workers are going through it as they continue their discussion of Sean Oliver's The Transfer. So many plots, so many characters, so much telling and a few dumb sentences. It's enough to make Trevor tap. We're halfway through and we have no idea where this is going. After the book discussion...

  24. 167 - Beyond the Mat (1999)

    RIP Barry Blaustein - Wilson and Larry watch the documentary that every wrestling fan of a certain age had to see...a documentary forever seared in our memories - Beyond the Mat. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers -...

  25. 166 - Carrots & Caramel (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 3)

    We continue our discussion of The Transfer against everyone's wishes. Sean Oliver's choices are discussed as well as Gen Z Friends, manosphere podcasts, and more! The word of the day is transgressive. MaMMa Mia! Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also...

  26. 165 - What Kind of Man Are Ya? (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 2)

    The Workers get back to discussing Sean Oliver's The Transfer. We meet The Basement Man and The Ground Man, the main character Laine is having an affair. The book breaks Larry and he'd like to TRANSFER to a new book, Trevor can only take so much. This book has no BIM leaving Trevor and Wilson to...

  27. 164 - It's a WWE World & We're Just Living in It

    The Workers take an immediate break from Sean Oliver's book to talk not watching Wrestlemania, read and discuss the Linda McMahon New Yorker article and then top it off by watching the WWE segments of Netflix's Kill Tony Mania. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on...

  28. 163 - Kill the Irishman (2011)

    Larry and Wilson discuss a film that is very important to Larry. We discuss Kill the Irishman. Recorded in late spring/early summer of 2024. Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers - [email protected] Workers Club on...

  29. 162 - Frank (2014)

    Larry and Wilson discuss the movie Frank. This was recorded in February of 2024! Enjoy. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers - [email protected] Workers Club on youtube Workers Club on bluesky The Workers Club for your…

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  30. 161 - He Was Hard (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 1)

    We go back to the Sean Oliver Literary Universe. Does it take place at a school? Yes. Is it a "psychological thriller"? No, it's a "supernatural horror." Is the movie Funny People discussed? Not in the book but yes. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also...

  31. 160 - Ready to Rumble (2000)

    On the evening of the President of the United States threatening to go nuclear on Iran the workers watch Ready to Rumble. Everyone is mentally well including the main characters of this movie. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers -...

  32. 159 - In the End, Nothing Worked (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 7)

    We finish Brett Forrest’s autopsy of the XFL, ask questions with no answers, take Bryan Alvarez to task and pick the next book. Next week a watchalong - Ready to Rumble. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't readily...

  33. 158 - I'm Pyro, I'm Bill (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 6)

    Wilson is back from vacay, Gus is tired, and Vince McMahon is having at it with Bob Costas. XFL ratings are at an all time low and Ryan Clement is the last to know he might be a schmuck. Next week we finish the book and Larry picks the next one! Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their...

  34. 157 - McMahon Drive or Blue XFL: Lets Get Surreal (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 5)

    We discuss the goofy XFL cheerleader locker room segment that no one wants credit for, Brett knows the real He Hate Me story and Ryan Clement stares into the abyss of validation. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't...

  35. 156 - Jesse Ventura VS Rusty Tillman (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 4)

    Rusty Tillman is harassed by the Governor of Minnesota, Brett is getting a little saucy, ratings and attendance are tanking in the XFL and we find out who is responsible for Dick Ebersol and what Dick’s deal is. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also...

  36. 155 - Vince is a Pervert (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 3)

    Something about going back to 2001 and the current events has us riled up. Lots of asides and we watch the Vince McMahon Bob Costas interview. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't readily available. With tears in…

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  37. 154 - He Likes Me (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 2)

    Everything is fine as the workers continue their discussion of the XFL. Club favorite Hunter S. Thompson shows up and questions are asked of the author and of the world we live in. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books…

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  38. 153 - In The Year 2000 (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 1)

    It’s time to travel to the year 2000. Vince McMahon and his WWF at their peak while pro football and NBC are looking for answers. The XFL begins. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't readily available. With tears in...

  39. 152 - WWE Legends House Watchalong

    The Workers take a break between books and decide to watch the ill fated WWE Network’s reality show WWE Legends House. Issues are addressed and much is discussed in a hazy watchalong. Next week the XFL with The Long Bomb by Brett Forrest. Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk...

  40. 151 - Game Over (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 8)

    The Workers end their discussion of Forgiven by Vince Russo. This week, Owen Hart, Flight From Hell, MSG, Russo quits WWE, Rope Opera gets pitched, and more. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't readily available....

  41. 150 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 67 (Vince Russo Watchalong)

    The Workers watch JCW Lunacy episode 67. All your favorites are here for JCW Lunacy’s downward spiral. Vince Russo has yet another Chosen One, Vito calls Jasmine a whore, Moshpit Mike has a bad night, and don’t forget Mr. Fifties. https://youtu.be/rd5H2gETzEk?is=1P_3PV0K-K92xq05 Questions or...

  42. 149 - Happy Christmas/War On Protein is Over (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 7)

    Gus recaps his night at JCW, Al Snow is a method actor, Paul Levesque is a Fox News talking head, and Russo remembers the Attitude Era. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't readily available. With tears in our eyes,...

  43. 148 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 66 (Vince Russo Watchalong)

    The Workers watch JCW Lunacy episode 66. In what was heralded as the BEST JCW Lunacy episode to date by Vince Russo was actually a miserable slog for the workers. A dog shitting in someone's bag, Vito apparently has a metal plate in his head, Russo and the Zombies, and Russo introduces…

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  44. 147 - Tangent Time (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 6)

    The Workers continue their discussion of Forgiven by Vince Russo. This week, Saved and Forgiven Vince Russo’s ramblings as he explains what he looks for in movies (boobs) and another memory of Sable (latex handprints on boobs.) Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore,...

  45. 146 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 65 (Vince Russo Watchalong)

    The Workers watch JCW Lunacy episode 65. An old man dressed like a twelve year old boy, a man dressed as Santa being stabbed, Mr. Anderson doesn’t look well and Vince Russo is being accused of sexual harassment. It’s JCW Lunacy. https://youtu.be/9tWyyMIzFcc?is=vbYu1wj1ogDBHPO_ Questions or...

  46. 145 - The Perfect Woman (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 5)

    The Workers continue their discussion of Forgiven by Vince Russo. This week, the most important day in Vince Russo’s life, the day he met Rena Mero aka Sable. Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't readily available....

  47. 144 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 64 (Vince Russo Watchalong)

    The Workers watch episode 64 of JCW Lunacy. This is a Beast Man podcast now. https://youtu.be/2OnhMyzsW2w?is=qIYYh0GEuasOe-TQ Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers - [email protected] Workers Club on youtube Workers Club on...

  48. 143 - Russo Pulls the Race Card (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 4)

    The Workers continue their discussion of Forgiven by Vince Russo. This week, Russo and Racism, and well, “Before Saved Vince” and “After Saved Vince” agree on one thing: What’s with minorities talking about their race?! Other Russo tangents are discussed and Russo justifies his actions as he…

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  49. 142 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 63 (Vince Russo Watchalong)

    The Workers watch JCW Lunacy episode 63. Is Russo already spinning his wheels? Is he even allowed to say women don’t have balls?! “Showrunners” galore and Vito gets piss on his face. We’re deep into Russo Land. https://youtu.be/oTohclO6Jnc?is=TSqZvJZzY2S0DcUA Questions or Comments? Holler at the...

  50. 141 - Christmas Erotica

    Happy Holidays to you and yours! The Workers take a break and discuss a variety of topics and read some erotica. God Bless Us Everyone? Questions or Comments? Holler at the Workers. We'll talk about it on the show. contact the workers - [email protected] Workers Club on youtube Workers...

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Join the Workers Club a weekly discussion on books from the world of professional wrestling. A smart podcast for dumb people. A dumb podcast for smart people.

We encourage listeners to purchase the books we cover and take the ride with us. We discuss somewhere around 50 pages an episode.

Contact: [email protected]

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