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Rabblecast 447 - Chyna, Prince, and More!

The world of professional wrestling lost another important name.  One of the founding members of the rebellious group D-Generation X, former WWE Intercontinental Champion(the first woman to hold the IC title), a true pioneer... The 9th Wonder of the World, former WWE Superstar, Chyna(Joan Marie Laurer, aged 46).

The music world also suffered another loss as well. This individual was known for being eccentric, charismatic, and an overall genius in the music world. His Royal Badness, Prince(Prince Rogers Nelson, aged 57) recently passed at his Paisley Park Studio and Home in Minnesota.

Also on this show, Doug hits us with another "Horrible Event in History" as he presents, the King's Cross Fire.

 

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Direct download: Rabblecast_Ep_447.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 6:27pm EDT

Rabblecast 446 - The Return of Jimmy, The Loss of Doris Roberts & Balls Mahoney

After a few weeks off, our beloved third co-host, Jimmy returns to the show! We find out what he's been up to while he's been away and how many Puscifer shows he attended in a single week.

We also report on the recent passing of two more entertainers. Doris Roberts(aged 90), best known for her role as Raymond Barone's mother, Marie Barone, on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, which ran from 1996–2005. Doug apparently, a huge Romano fan(not really).

The second passing we report on is a little more personal. Former ECW wrestler, Balls Mahoney(Jon Rechner, aged 44) passed away in his home in NJ. Regarded as one of the "ECW Originals", Balls Mahoney had a storied career not only in ECW and WWE, but on the independent scene as well. He was a great friend and teacher. He is survived by his wife and son.

Also in this episode, we manage to talk about a few upcoming features. Green Room(2015), starring Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, and Sir Patrick Stewart. We also have some casting rumors for the joint Sony/Marvel film, Spider-Man: Homecoming. And finally, we talk about the recently announced R rating for the animated adaptation of DC Comics' Batman: The Killing Joke.

 

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Direct download: Rabblecast_Ep_446.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 5:09pm EDT

Rabblecast 445 - Blackjack Muligan, Merle Haggard, and More!

This week, rather than tackling "big news" or "current trends" we decided to take a more relaxed approach to the episode. We report on the passing of professional wrestler, Blackjack Mulligan(Robert Deroy Windham, aged 73). Blackjack is the father of wrestlers Barry and Kendall Windham, father-in-law of Mike Rotunda, and the paternal grandfather of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas.

We also report on the passing of country music legend, Merle Haggard(aged 79). Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band the Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the twang of Fender Telecaster and the unique mix with the traditional country steel guitar sound, new vocal harmony styles in which the words are minimal, and a rough edge not heard on the more polished Nashville sound recordings of the same era.

And last, but certainly not least, Doug files another entry into the "Horrible Events in History" file with the, Mothman.

 

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Direct download: Rabblecast_Ep_445.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 2:36pm EDT

Rabblecast 444 - WWE Wrestlemania 32 Results, Fallout from RAW, and More!

WWE's biggest spectacle of the year has come and gone! On this episode we cover all things Wrestlemania 32. Who left Dallas, TX a champion? What surprises happened?

It's safe to say that this episode is full of spoilers, not just for Wrestlemania. We also cover some of the season finale for, The Walking Dead on AMC. Negan(played by Jeffery Dean Morgan) has arrived on TWD and someone is going to have to pay.

Also, we report on the passing of Erik Bauersfeld(aged 93). Mr. Bauersfeld was the voice of Admiral Ackbar in the original Star Wars films(episodes IV-VI).

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Direct download: Rabblecast_Ep_444.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 6:45pm EDT

Rabblecast 443 - Batman V Superman, Daredevil, Wrestlemania 32 Preview, and More!

SPOILERS AHEAD!! If you haven't caught up on the following, this is your warning. This week, we're talking about the rest of Marvel's Daredevil season 2 on Netflix and Batman V Superman($166,007,347 opening weekend in USA).

Also on this show, we say goodbye to some entertainers that have left a mark in their respective fields. Garry Shandling(American Comedian,actor, writer, producer, and director. Age 66), Patty Duke(American actress of stage, film, and TV. Age 69), and Phife Dawg(American Rapper and founding member of A Tribe Called Quest. Age 45).

And last but certainly not least, we talk about WWE's upcoming Wrestlemania 32 PPV and the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2016!

 

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Direct download: Rabblecast_Ep_443.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 4:52pm EDT

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