day 1

Joe Biden takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention—after an interminable pre-program that pushes him out of prime time—and tells the adoring crowd that it's time for Kamala Harris to finish the work he started. Hillary Clinton calls on history, AOC leans into the dignity of work, and Steve Kerr promises to say "Night night" to Donald Trump. Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy react to all the latest from the first day of action in Chicago as well as Trump's latest failure to stick to his script. Then, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stops by to talk about hosting the DNC and why he's had so much success going after Republicans.

Welcome to the first episode of Tights and Fights in the year 2024!

We’re joined once again by our old pal Darnell Mitchell. He has a lot of experience booking wrestling shows as well as watching as a fan. He’ll explain how his fandom evolved after the pandemic.

Darnell, Hal and Danielle will take a look at the first major news of the year: the dismissal of Kevin Dunn from WWE. He’s one of the company's longest tenured producers who many wrestlers have some intense feelings about. 

Plus the team takes a look at WWE Day 1, a night that featured a lot of women’s wrestling. 

The Main Event

After years of ghosting WWE, The Rock is finally back for more than a brief one-off: He all but confirmed that he's got his sights set on the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns.

The Three Count

Darnell put over Toni Storm in the AEW World’s End media scrum.

Danielle put over the Maximum Male Models recounting a journey through France.

Hal put over Cody paying for The Wrestle Club to WrestleMania (hopefully not Scott’s Tots Style).

Hosted by Hal Lublin and Danielle Radford.

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.com

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Hey everyone

My Monday yesterday was a clusterf*ck. America moved clocks one hour back, thus my whole Monday schedule was ruined. I still managed to do the coaching sessions, but I left my computer at 10:30 tired from the day, with the plan of recording an episode today.

In this episode, I talked a little bit about my program and read an excerpt from my new guide on Quit Weed And Succeed Facebook group.

Indulge and let me know what you think!

Best

Anze

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WWE's premium live event schedule is undergoing a shakeup as Crown Jewel approaches with Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul as the main event. Host Adam Silverstein opens with news on WWE's schedule [3:35] as co-host Chris Vannini joins to begin The Main Event [26:15] with long-term plans for The Bloodline coming into focus. The guys discuss what to expect at Crown Jewel, teams for Survivor Series WarGames and whether Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens is poised for a title chance in early 2023. They also take an in-depth look at Bray Wyatt's evolving character. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then move to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [51:40] where topics include Rhea Ripley's rise boosting Dominik Mysterio and Judgment Day, Nikki Cross' return, Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan's character changes, too little Seth Rollins, Matt RIddle's unfortunate booking, continued failures with Baron Corbin and Raw being stuck in midcard hell. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

What a blockbuster Podcast we have in store for you today as Max, Nathan and Josh look to find some winners across the first day of the championships. But first we recap what eventuated to be Tancred day on Monday in Newcastle reviewing two amazing G1's with Duais a dominant winner of the Tancred and Fangirl fending off Hinged in the Vinery. Then it's all about the Championships, 4 amazing G1's with the Sires, Derby, TJ and Doncaster all lined up to sink our teeth into. So many amazing storylines to possibly unfold and we absolutely can't wait to see what happens at Randwick this weekend. What are you backing in the features? Let us know on Twitter @TheSidelineHeat and make sure you follow to get all the late mail not only for this weekends racing, but for international meetings and midweeks too. Have a listen and Goodluck on the Punt!

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Mr. Magnificent and G-Moniy open up the new year with their first STM show of 2022. They went live on social media to talk about what they have been up to in the world of wrestling as well as covering trending wrestling topics. 

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It’s the first week of wrestling of 2022! Time to dive back into the craziness on a brand new Tights and Fights!

WWE’s Day 1 PPV was thrown for a loop when Roman Reigns announced he’d tested positive for COVID-19. The consolation prize: Brock Lesnar as our new WWE Champion! We’ll explain where we think Lesnar goes from here and pour one out for Big E’s time as the top champion.

Plus, AEW Dynamite has a new home on TBS. How did the first show go as multiple people held gold in the company for the first time?

All that and we’ll even get to talk about how much we’re looking forward to what’s next for Liv Morgan.

Main Event

Big Swole left AEW a few weeks ago. This week we learned more about why on her podcast. One of the biggest issues was that she feels AEW has a big diversity and black representation issue. That prompted Tony Khan to put his whole foot in his mouth to defend his company and say that the reason he didn't renew Swole's contract was because she's a bad wrestler.

The Three Count

Hal put over the newest Lesnar Guy

Julian put over Lio Rush being a real one. 

Hosted by Hal Lublin and Julian Burrel

Produced by Julian Burrell for Maximum Fun.

The music for our new promo is provided by Incompetech.com

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Despite being added at the last minute, Brock Lesnar emerged as the new WWE champion at Day 1, seemingly throwing plans for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania up in the air. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a discussion about WWE's releases coming back to bite it in the ass before moving into The Main Event [18:30] as they look at Lesnar's title win, his new No. 1 contender as decided on Raw and what's ahead for former champion Big E. The guys then break down the rest of Raw in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [36:30], including Becky Lynch's lack of title challengers, AJ Styles being squashed by Omas, the Edge and Beth Phoenix match being scheduled for Royal Rumble, Damian Priest's gimmick and more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" wrap things up by opening the mailbag to answer listener questions [1:09:30] about how recent booking decisions may alter plans for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Just minutes after WWE Day 1 went off the air, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from WWE's first pay-per-view of 2022, a "premium live event" that came with major breaking news as Roman Reigns was ruled out hours before showtime after testing positive for COVID-19. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open this instant analysis with a look at the decision to put Brock Lesnar in the WWE championship match with Big E, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley along with how that booking played out and what it means for both the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. The guys then discuss Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan, Edge vs. The Miz and two tremendous tag team title matches featuring The Usos vs. New Day and RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits. Plus, results and grades from the rest of the Day 1. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

It's been rocky at times, but WWE has built a strong card for Day 1, its first pay-per-view of 2022. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a deep dive into the event with Getting Over's signature WWE Day 1 ultimate preview [54:05]. The guys discuss how COVID-19 may impact the card and whether this will be a tentpole event for WWE as they break down every match, sharing predictions for Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lensar for the universal title (will Paul Heyman play a role?), Big E vs. Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE title, Liv Morgan's rematch with Becky Lynch for the Raw women's title, Edge vs. The Miz and more. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" open with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [18:15] where they discuss the gauntlet match on SmackDown, Charlotte Flair vs. Toni Storm for the SmackDown women's title and everything that happened Monday night on Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE continues to build towards its opening salvo of 2022 with host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini wondering whether the top of its card is steady enough for long-term success. The guys break down the week in WWE starting with Kevin Owens re-signing [7:15], Sami Zayn potentially doing the same and whether a second COVID-19 surge could drastically impact the business. The Main Event [21:45] features a discussion about SmackDown's stellar closing segment with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, what's ahead in the storyline and whether Brock Lesnar is still expected to be his WrestleMania opponent. The fallout from Bobby Lashley being added to the WWE title match at Day 1 and Big E's diminishing role as world champion also take center stage. Next up is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [49:45] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" take turns judging Liv Morgan's attack on Becky Lynch, the end of Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop, the continuation of Edge vs. The Miz, the split of AJ Styles and Omos and everything else that happened across SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is looking to kick off 2022 on a high note, but the way its booking SmackDown and Raw recently as it builds toward Day 1 is leaving a lot to be desired. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini dive into WWE's storytelling issues and why its inability to create compelling character arcs is hurting the entire product [2:40]. The guys then move into The Main Event [18:45] where topics include Paul Heyman becoming the focal point of Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, Reigns being absent from SmackDown, RK-Bro randomly showing up Friday night and Bobby Lashley running through Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and WWE champion Big E all in one night. Next is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [46:40] where "The Silver King" and "Vintage" break down the rest of the week in WWE, including Edge, The Miz and Maryse nailing a perfect segment; Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan and Charlotte Flair vs. Toni Storm heading in opposite directions; Doudrop's ascension, Drew McIntyre's descension and some truly embarrassing booking decisions. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

WWE is quickly building towards its Day 1 pay-per-view despite plenty of time remaining until the event. Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini open the show with a look at the suddenly drastic decline in quality of SmackDown, WWE's uneven rosters and its inconsistent booking at a key time for the company. The guys kick things off with The Main Event [16:45] where they discuss a seemingly never-ending Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar feud, wasting Sami Zayn's title contention, throwing Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a steel cage on a random Raw, Bobby Lashley's strange insertion into the WWE title picture and whether Liv Morgan stepped up in her big moment vs. Becky Lynch.  Next, "The Silver King" and "Vintage" look at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from this week in WWE [52:15], including Edge vs. The Miz, Toni Storm vs. Charlotte Flair, women finally getting longer matches, ignoring the midcard titles and Vince McMahon's on-air role with Austin Theory. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Entering the final month of 2021, WWE is trying to build strong TV for SmackDown and Raw while creating an exciting card for Day 1, its next pay-per-view. Host Adam Silverstein opens the show with a look at WWE's crowd problem before The Main Event [6:25], which dives into Sami Zayn earning a universal championship match against Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens joining Seth Rollins as No. 1 contender for Big E's WWE championship. Topics for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [21:21] include Edge, The Miz and Maryse returning on Raw; Becky Lynch helping Liv Morgan look strong while Charlotte Flair assisted in Toni Storm appearing weak; Randy Orton's continued popularity; Vince McMahon working with Austin Theory; and everything else from SmackDown and Raw. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series episode “Red Clay Chronicles”. This segment is all about Tony Hightower’s road to jazz. Host Darren Lorenzo, takes you inside this musical experience. Join us for talks about Atlanta, the music industry and jazz. 

The art of cool has been wayward since the likes of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. As represented by these legends of jazz, cool is a state of mind, an attitude of confidence and strength in one’s craft. Jazz artist Tony Hightower encompasses a new age cool that is part homage and part regeneration. Being not only an admirer but a student of the genre, Hightower’s passion and direct connection to jazz music allows him the advantage of properly emulating the timelessness of the classics without the kitsch while still injecting his own interpretations.

Tony Hightower was immersed in multiple forms of music as a child. The son of prominent jazz vocalist Theresa Hightower, his experiences with music, jazz in particular, were ingrained in his upbringing. Regularly witnessing not only his mother perform but a wide range of talented artists helped shape his own penchants for singing and arranging. Hightower’s inherent musical expertise spans genres, allowing him opportunities to create with such talents as Lionel Ritchie, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Outkast, Dottie Peoples, Charlie Wilson and a roster of other artists and producers. Critically acclaimed musicians Freddy Cole and Wycliffe Gordon have both acknowledged Hightower’s ingenuity in regards to The New Standard, with Cole providing musical guidance throughout the conception while Gordon praised the project as a “great recording.” However, accolades for this album don’t stop there; The New Standard received a nomination, amongst veterans and major label-backed artists, as a candidate for the Grammy’s 2015 Best Jazz Vocal Album. Although the candidacy did not manifest into an official nomination, this high achievement further validates the authenticity of Hightower’s purist jazz vision.

The bare honesty in Tony Hightower’s works emit not only through his albums but also in his performances. Speaking on the live experience, he reflects, “Performing live is like a conversation, a conference call; the musicians are having a conversation on stage and then having a conversation with the audience. I enjoy the connection I’m able to have with the [listeners].” With only his passion and vocals on stage, along with the assistance of his band, Hightower confidently shares his labor of love and His respect for the cool. 

“After Talk” Host, Director and Creator - Darren Lorenzo
Co host, Sound Editor, Sound Mixer - Bruno Diaz 

The third sermon in a sermon series on Genesis 1-11, Genesis 1.3-13.