Talking Smark

Talking Smark Awards 2020

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:47:10 +0000

What's that? The Talking Smark podcast? I haven't heard that name in years...The best boyz are back for this year in review with their Top Tens, Top Fives and cold cold takes from the year that was a dumpster fire! Fuck you, 2020!

Talking Smark talks Wrestle Kingdom with Zach Snow!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:51:44 +0000

Benel is off on assignment so Lawson and special guest Zach Snow talk about the fallout from Wrestle Kingdom and rundown the card with thoughts.

Talking Smark talks Year-End Awards and Decades Award

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:35:06 +0000

Lawdawg and the Problem compile their list for the end of the year and the end of the decades while babbling on about wrestling.

Talking Smark talks OTT Defiant and Argue About Booking

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:40:08 +0000

The Best Boyz talk OTT Defiant show, love them some Katey Harvey, think Gisele Shaw has...it...and argue about how booking works. Also, some talk about wrestling training! Breaking all the kayfabe!

Talking Smark talks Over the Top 5th Anniversary with special guest Claire!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:10:39 +0000

We asked Claire (@Clairewolves) to join us on this special edition of Talking Smark to breakdown OTT's 5th Anniversary show and the shocking David Starr/Jordan Devlin title match!

Talking Smark talks NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, AEW Dynamite, NWA Power

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 03:28:54 +0000

The Boyz are back and they're talking NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, AEW Dynamite, and NWA Power being wrestling for whites.

Talking Smark talks AEW Dynamite debut, OTT, and All Japan Pro Wrestling

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:06:38 +0000

Solo show with Law-dawg breaking down AEW's Wednesday debut going head to head with NXT, the latest slate of OTT shows leading up to Fifth Anniversary and All Japan Pro Wrestling!

Talking Smark talks All Out, Takeover: Cardiff, and Rev Pro Royal Quest

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 19:19:28 +0000

The best boyz are back with hot sizzling takes about AEW's All Out, NXT Takeover Cardiff and Revolution Pro Wrestling's Royal Quest!

Talking Smark talks G1 29 Finals, NXT Takeover Toronto and Summerslam

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:45:32 +0000

Lawdawg had a lot of things on his mind so while The Problem is out training he decided to share them with you on this edition of Talking Smark. One half of the Best Boyz talks the G1 Climax final, NXT Takeover and gives his review of Summerslam!

Talking Smark Talks Fight For the Fallen, G1 29 thoughts and Tangents aplenty

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:05:17 +0000

The Problem doesn't like being replaced, so it's an episode where he gets off his lazy ass and talks about wrestling with Lawdawg, including AEW's Fight For The Fallen, G1 Climax and, of course, rants.

Talking Smarks talks Wrestlerama and more!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:31:07 +0000

New format of the show! Lawson talks to Claire about Wrestlerama and more stuff going on in the world of wrestlng.

Talking Smark talks AEW Fyter Fest, G1 Predictions and more

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:51:58 +0000

Lawdawg and the Problem get back together to preview AEW Fyter Fest and go over their G1 predictions!

Talking Smarks talks Wrestlerama 3, G1 B locks, and EVE Wrestle Queendom 2 with special guest Claire!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:23:12 +0000

Claire joins Lawdawg on this week's Talking Smark to talk about OTT's Wrestlerama, the NJPW G1 Blocks and ProWrestling Eve Wrestle Queendom 2!

Talking Smark talks Double or Nothing Review, Best of the Super Juniors, and OTT

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:34:31 +0000

It's the post Double or Nothing show and we're talking Best Of the Super Junior and touching on OTT. The Problem probably says something dumb and problematic.

Talking Smark talks AEW's Double or Nothing, Ashley Massaro, WWE's ghoulish practices, and a AEW Draft!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:31:39 +0000

Guys, this show is particularly wild as we start off with WWE being dickheads, Ashley Massaro's passing, and we preview Double or nothing before a big draft. Too much wrestling, too much show.

Talking Smarks talks OTT Contenders main event, Jake Lee in Champion's Carnival, Best of the Super Juniors, and Lawson's Sanada rant.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 21 May 2019 21:13:31 +0000

Been a while, but the boyz are back again talking wrestling, specifically Over The Top's Contenders show and their amazing main event, Jake Lee future in Noah, Lawdawg has an impassioned Sanada rant and they preview the Best of the Super Juniors!

Talking Smark talks WXW: America is Wunderbar, DDT: Coming To America, NJPW G1 Supercard and more

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 02 May 2019 15:54:22 +0000

We're taking a break after this episode, but enjoy us talking about the fun times have at WXW and DDT's shows at LA BOOM and we also breakdown the G1 Supercard show!

Talking Smark talks Scrappermania and Wrestlemania with Claire!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:47:37 +0000

We brought Claire back to talk about her thoughts on OTT's Scrappermania 2: Devlin vs. WALTER 2 and the granddaddy of them all, Wrestlemania. It's a great chat with our favorite listener!

Talking Smark talks...WRESTLEMANIA! Weekend

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:09:39 +0000

We don't care about this show, but we talk about Wrestlemania weekend: What we want to see. What we don't wanna see. Bits. Lots of bits. You might even fight a nigga or two.

Talking Smark talks NJ Cups Final, WXW Preview, OTT Scrappermania and more!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 20:58:30 +0000

Hey, Benel totally forgot to put this episode up on Wednesday! Sorry about that. The boys talk about NJ Cup Final, WXW Preview, OTT Scrappermania, and all that good nonsense on the lead-up to Wrestlemania, which is currently happening when this is posted.

Talking Smarks talk solo about Fastland (Vroom), ROH Anniversary Show, New Japan Cup

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 15:16:34 +0000

The Problem is nowhere to be found so it's a Lawdawg exclusive episode as the Brooklyn Lion shares his thought about New Japan Cup, ROH Anniversary and Fastlane (Vroom). The takes are so hot, you're gonna need oven mitts!

Talking Smark Talks New Japan Cup, Lufisto's Retirement, and Riptide Wrestling's Black Water

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:30:47 +0000

Ugh! Now that Claire's interview is wrapped up, it's just The Problem and Lawdawg at it once again talking about the New Japan Cup, Lufisto's Retirement and Riptide Wrestling's Black Water show! It's everything you want from these sons of bitches, which is nothing! Stop listening to this show (But go listen to Claire's OTT episodes! Claire's great!)

Talking Smarks talks to Claire about OTT Homecoming!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:15:38 +0000

We got a special, un-garbage episode of Talking Smark with our favorite Irish wrestling corrospondant Claire, who was live at OTT's Homecoming! The Best Boyz run through the whole card and get her impressions from the audience vantage point including Devlin/Starr, VVALTER/PAC, Kings of the North/Lads From the Flats and OTT's booking of the women's division! It's a great episode!

Talking Smarks talks Giving No More Fucks and Lawson's Favorite Tag Matches

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:14:30 +0000

We don't care about this show. We really don't. This week, Lawdawg and the Problem rant for a while and talk about Lawson's favorite tag matches.

Talking Smarks talks WXW Dead Ends, NJPW New Beginning Main event Jay White vs Tanahashi, A look at OWE's youtube show and more rants!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:49:54 +0000

Brother, I'll be honest with you, I could give a fuck about this podcast! But people like it for some weird reason, so we're keep doing it. But while you're at, support our other podcast Talking Naruto, who's patreon just went up today (https://www.patreon.com/talking_naruto)! This week, Lawdawg and The Problem talk about WXW Dead Ends, our problem with the reign of Absolute Andy, Jay White and Tanahashi from Sapporo, we get confused by the Chinese flippy-doos of OWE and rants! So many more rants!

Talking Smark talks Riptide and Rants!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:18:37 +0000

Ugh! We keep doing these episodes! There's just so much wrestling! Well, this Lawdawg and The Problem talk Riptide. There are rants aplenty. Get ready for unfocused ramblings!

Talking Smark talks Royal Rumble, NXT Takeover, OTT Contenders and so many rants

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:49:30 +0000

Brother, we're back into the swings and we like it! This week, we talk about the Rumble, NXT Takeover, the happenings in OTT Contenders, and so many thoughts about so many things! It's the B-show and we've embraced it!

Talking Smark talks the She-1, Shine 56 and Carmella-Nia rant

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:33:19 +0000

We said we were going on a break, but we've watched too much wrestling for that to happen, so now we got another episode for you as the Lawdawg and The Problem tackle Pro Wrestling Eve She-1 tournament, Shine 56 at La Boom and an epic Carmella-Nia rant about wrestling problem with intersectionalism! Open up and shove it in your gob-hole!

Talking Smark in the New Year!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:24:42 +0000

Oh we're back! Back again! Podcast back! Tell no one.

The podcast is back with Lawdawg and the Problem talking about New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom, our problem with WXW's booking, rants about everything from WWE to AEW to why Momo fans are dorks! Get it in, nerds!

Talking Smark talks Year End Draft!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:49:45 +0000

It's almost the end of the year, which means one thing and one thing only! Draft-time! Before that, the Problem and Lawdawg talk about OTT's last show of the year, Pro Wrestling Eve and whatever the fuck else they want!

Talking Smark talks Year End Awards

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:20:59 +0000

We're in the weeds when it comes to wrestling this week, so we're doing Year End Awards. Come join us as Lawdawg and The Problem talk through their top picks and they shit on WWE a little bit while we're at it. Auld Lang Syne, brother brother

Talking Smark talks about the UK being ovah!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:26:05 +0000

Closing time! Time for you to go out to the places that you will be from! This week, Lawdawg and the Problem talk about the latest WWE raid of UK talent, how everyone saw it coming and how independent wrestling needs to make new stars! All cheerful topics!

Talking smark is back to the old ways!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:32:56 +0000

People listened and then there was a steep decline, so we're back to the old format of doing this show for us and fuck everyone else. Haha! I hate your guts! This week, Lawdawg and the Problem talk about NXT Takeover, Survivor Series and David Arquette being a deathmatch guy!

Talking Smark talks Vince McMahon's plan for immortality

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:30:56 +0000

Brother, it's a light show because we've watched wrestling but not really. This week, the best boyz discuss The Riptide Championship tournament, the team does a women's card and they talk NJPW into the new year! Goddamn, Paul! Bring your dick over here!

Talking Smark talks New Japan Pro Wrestling Power Struggle, Talking Smark's Woman draft card

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:23:09 +0000

Brother, we have tried to watch wrestling and were found wanting, but we've watched New Japan Pro Wrestling Power Struggle and we got takes! The best boyz also make a card out of their Women's draft they did last week. Remember that?! Yeah, they did all of that.

Talking Smark talks Part 2!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:57:58 +0000

Part 2 of our episode and the best boyz talk NWA Anniversary, Power Struggle, NXT War Games and more!

Talking Smark talks with @clairedoors!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:28:14 +0000

We got too much show for just one podcast, so we're splitting it into two. First up is our interview and OTT review with Talking Smark Hall of Fame inductee Claire (@clairedoors). We breakdown the O.T.T Fourth Anniversary show and the Problem loses his mind over Hirooki Goto!

Talking Smark talking Pro Wrestling Eve's She-1 tournament, Mae Young Classic and Double Rant on fans

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:20:11 +0000

Brother, we're coming in so hot that we need asbestos underwear. We're burning up! This week the Problem and Lawdawg talk about the Mae Young Classic, Pro Wrestling Eve's She-1 tournament and they rant on wrestling fans for being stupid marks. That includes you!

Talking Smark talk Wembly Innit, Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory and more!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:03:00 +0000

Mate, there's too much wrestling, and there is not enough show! Lawdawg and The Problem go over Progress Chapter 76: Hello Wembly and review Impact latest Bound for Glory show! Good times, great memories

Talking Smark talks, NJPW King of Pro wrestling, Global Women's wrestling draft and issues a trigger warning

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:27:10 +0000

Trigger warning: We're gonna discuss some sensitive material. Discretions is advised.

We're shooting a little too hot and our takes our getting all over the ceiling. This week, Lawdawg and the Problem talk about New Japan Pro Wrestling's King of Pro Wrestling event and conduct a Women's draft with everyone (Everyone? EVERYONE!)!

Talking Smark talks New Japan in Long Beach, Mae Young Classic 2 and Pro Wrestling Eve is fun!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:43:09 +0000

Brother, the boys are back and talking about the New Japan Long Beach special, Mae Young Classic 2, and Pro Wrestling Eve! Too much wrestling!

Talking Smark talks Mae Young Classic and tangents!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:40:49 +0000

Brother, we're unfocused today, but we're still bringing you the goods with a review of the Mae Young Classic, our breakdown of upcoming shows and tangents aplenty!

Talking Smark talks Progress Wembley, NJPW Destruction and tangents, so many tangents!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:15:31 +0000

We barely have enough wrestling to talk about this week, and by barely we mean we talk about wrestling for two hours. Lawdawg and the Problem talk about the Progress Wembley and review New Japan Pro Wrestling's Destruction show! Big things poppin', little things also poppin'.

Talking Smark talks WxW Fan Appreciation Night, Mae Young Classic and the First Annual Talking Smark Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:49:34 +0000

Bruvahm8, bruvahm8, bruvahm8; Oh it's time, it's Talking Smark time! This week, Lawdawg and the Problem talk about WXW's Fan Appreciation Night, the Mae Young Classic and they induct the first class of the Talking Smark Hall of Fame!

Talking Smark talks Progress 75, Mae Young Classic and More

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:14:03 +0000

Brother, brother, it's a loaded episode where the Problem and Lawdawg talk Progress 75, the breakdown the Mae Young Classic and more!

Talking Smark talks Shine 53 mini-episode!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:37:01 +0000

Lawdawg and the Problem went to Shine 53 in New York and here's what they thought about it! Mini-ep recorded at a chinese food spot nearby!

Talking Smarks talks All In review, Over The Top Wrestling Wrestlerama and rants a-plenty!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:55:07 +0000

Bruvahm8, Lawdawg has been sick for a week so we're getting this show up late, but we're getting it up goddammit! This week, we review All In, talk at length about Over the Top's Wrestlerama 2 and rant about non-wrestling shit! Get in on it, brother brother.

Talking Smark talks All In and we out ourselves over

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:34:58 +0000

Brother, this week Lawdawg and the Problem hit the nail square on the head when talking about the spoiled results of NXT UK's woman's tournament. The boyz talk about All-In, and run down the card of the upcoming Impact show! There's too much wrestling, guys.

Talking Smark talks GCW Lost In New York and NXT Takeover Brooklyn

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:09:23 +0000

Bruvam8, it's a hot show today as Lawdawg and the Problem talk about the surreality of GCW's Joey Janela's Lost in New York and NXT Takeover Brooklyn. Also, Summerslam happened, but we don't really talk about it because the main roster of WWE is garbage.

Talking Smark is shoot mad

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:50:38 +0000

This week, Lawdawg and the Problem are shoot upset at a bunch of stuff, including Uncle Dave's tweets and society as a whole. We also review the Progress NYC show, The G1 Final, and more! Hey, Claire! Thanks for listening to the show!

Talking Smark talks Progress NY, The G1 Semifinals, WXW Shortcut to the Top and more!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:54:28 +0000

There's too much wrestling, brother brother, and this week we cover our goddamn fill when Lawdawg and The Problem talk about their recent trip to Progress NY. Also, they discuss the fallout from WXW Shortcut to the top, mull over G1 results and probably take a tangent somewhere along the way. It's Talking Smark! Believe it!

Talking Smark talks G1 Final, a tangent about The Flashverse, All in and The Mae Young Classic

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:51:35 +0000

We've been playing a lot of EWR and we can't believe that the crowd isn't connecting with Karen Q's new gimmick! Other than that, brother, it's a giant episodes where we discuss the G1, have a small (read: long) tangent about The CW's Berlantiverse shows, we talk about All-In and we give our picks for the Mae Young Classic.

Talking Smark talks TV Draft, the Mae Young Classic and more G1 Coverage

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:04:33 +0000

Brother brother, I need some help to put on my boots. Can you do me that solid? While you're down there, Lawdawg and the Problem talk about the Mae Young Classic, they do a draft of non-WWE TV talent (complicated, I know) and Lawson gives one sentence responses to every G1 match so far! My knees, brother brother, my knees!

Talking Smark Fucks m8

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 01:50:52 +0000

This week, the Problem and Lawdawg are all over the map, discussing the latest G1 results, Slammeriversary, and Progress Chapter 73, and fantasy lasciviously about Tyler Bate. This episodes fucks, m8.

Talking Smark talks Indie Draft and Lawson reviews Progress 72

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:55:05 +0000

It's not a draft...it's a Superstar Shakeup! The Anamoly and the Problem talk Progress chapter 72, the sensational Jordan Devlin/Will Ospreay match and they do an Indie Draft!

Talking Smark talks NJPW G1 Special from San Francisco and Jordynne Grace is really good at twitter

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:02:45 +0000

Brother brother, this week Talking Smarks reviews the G1 Special and how Jordynne Grace is really good at twitter! Also, The Problem talks shit about you.

Talking Smark talks Half-Year Awards, Progress Chapter 72, and Mustafa Ali earns it every night

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:22:31 +0000

It's a hot one, brother brother, and we're not just talking about the heatwave either! This week, Lawdawg and the Problem give your their choices for the mid-year: Who's the best? Who's the great? How many times does Ilja show up? Also, they review Progress Chapter 72 and they talk about how Mustafa Ali is the greatest baby face alive.

Talking Smark talks OWE, WWE UK NXT, and deep dive into the Arrowverse!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 05:38:41 +0000

Brother, it's wild and crazy up in here. The best boyz are at it again, but this time they talk about fall out from the WWE UK NXT, OWE and how New Japan fucked us out of a Jimmy Havoc match. We also deep dive into ARROW and THE FLASH for no particular reason. C-C-C-C-C-Crossover!

Talking Smark talks The Reverse Draft card, Progress Chapter 71, Pro Wrestling Eve and Spike Trivet fucking gets it!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:36:48 +0000

Brother brother, it is a loaded episode, as Lawdawg and the Problem go through their reverse draft card (see last episode), they review Progress Chapter 71, Pro Wrestling Eve post-Wrestle Queendom show and they talk about how Spike Trivet fucking gets pro wrestling.

Talking Smark talks The Reverse Draft, PWG Battle of Los Angeles, NJPW Kizuna Road and G1 Predictions

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:53:25 +0000

It's not a draft. In fact, you could say that it's the reverse. Actually, it's still a draft though. Nevermind! This week on Talking Smark, Lawdawg and the Problem review NJPW Kizuna Road shows, spitball G1 prediction, mark out at Ilja being included in BOLA and do a reverse draft! A fun show for fun people!

Talking Smark talks Shine 51

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:42:50 +0000

Bonus Episode! Lawdawg and The Problem do a field recording post Shine 51 in La Boom! They discuss the evenings events and you be soothed by the ambient sounds of a Queen's Mcdonalds. It gets weird, real fast.

Talking Smark talks NJPW Dominion, WWE sucks, and epic rants

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:07:15 +0000

Brother, we're hot. Lawdawg comes in with a hard right and The Problem is...the Problem. You already know his brand of rant. This episode, they discuss New Japan's Dominion show, got sizzling hot-takes on whether or not NJPW should have women and why the internet is filled with dumb morons like you. Listen to the show! Or don't. I hope you suffer.

Talking Smark talks Progress 1978, New Japan Best of the Super Junior Final and New Japan Dominion Preview

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:23:22 +0000

Brother, it is going to be a hot one as the loop brings Lawdawg and The Problem to the UK for Progress 1978, they talk about the fallout from the Best of the Super Junior and lay down their prediction for New Japan Dominion.

Talking Smarks talks Progress 69, WWE NXT and the Sexiest NJPW Wrestlers

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:50:09 +0000

What in hell...?! Is that the Talking Smark podcast?! What is it doing here in the Impact Zone?! Bahgawd! Bahgawd! This episode, Lawdawg and the Problem review Progress 69, WWE NXT TV and they discuss the most attractive wrestlers in New Japan Pro Wrestling. It's gonna get steamy. Hello, ladies!

Talking Smark talks SSS16 Day 3 and the WWE UK Tournament announcement

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 31 May 2018 13:28:22 +0000

Serve issues made us late, brother brother, but despite the fact we've still made it by bell time! Just help a man out and lace up my boots cos' this episode Lawdawg and the Problem are talking Super Strong Style 16 and the WWE UK Tournament! It's an episode dedicated to the Queen! and the Union Jack!

Talking Smark talks WWE Uk Tournament, The Best of the Super Juniors, WWE's Billion Dollar Deal and Mustafa Ali is the greatest

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 24 May 2018 14:37:46 +0000

Brother, we're given the iggy, so blood is getting on anything as Lawdawg and The Problem talk about the WWE UK Tournament, touch on some spoilers from Progress Chapter 79, review the Best of the Super Junior so far, muse on plans for New Japan's Dominion show and they expound upon WWE's reported billion dollar Fox deal. Uncle Dave rates it 5 stars!

Talking Smark talks All-In Selling Out, Super Strong Style night 1 & 2, and AJPW Championship Carnival

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 21 May 2018 13:05:59 +0000

Brother brother, there is too much wrestling to talk about and not enough time to do it in. Let's go! This week, the best boyz review Progress Wrestling's Super Strong Style 16 nights 1 &2, All Japan Pro Wrestling's Championship Carnival and they discuss the All-In show being souled out. I only need one sweet from you, brother!

Talking Smark talks OTT's Defiant, Wrestle Queendom, WXW's Superstars of Wrestling and NJPW Wrestling Dontaku

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 14 May 2018 12:58:06 +0000

Sad Bray Wyatt has possessed Benel and it's a low-key (not Low Ki) show where the boys talk OTT's Defiant, they review Pro Wrestling Eve Wrestle Queendom and discuss the fallout of NJPW Wrestle Dontaku, all with a heaping helping of burying the WWE. Sell it like death, brother brother, it's Talking Smark!

Talking Smark talks Progress Super Strong Style 16, Pro Wrestling Eve's Wrestling Queendom and fantasy book Super Strong Style She-Teen

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:54:42 +0000

Brother brother, there's gym mats instead of canvas and there are no ropes, but bah-gawd we're working with this week's episode. Lawdawg and the Problem do a pick'em for Progress's Super Strong Style 16 heading into the weekend, preview Pro Wrestling Eve's Wrestling Queendom at historic York Hall and they fantasy book their own all-women's edition of Super Strong Style 16. They're Talking Smark, hollah if you hear me.

Talking Smark talks The Greatest Royal Rumble, Progress Chapter 66 & 67, New Japan's Wrestling Dontaku and more!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:08:34 +0000

Brother brother, this week feels like the Greatest Royal Rumble of hot takes when Lawdawg and the Problem talk about Progress Chapter 66 & 67, share their thoughts on WWE doing a glorified house show for Saudi princes and New Japan's plans for Wrestling Dontaku and beyond. We have too much wrestling to cover and it is amazing!

Talking Smark talks WXW True Colors, WWE's Superstar Shake-Up, Pro Wrestling Eve's Wrestling Queendom and ICW's Longest Match of all time

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:38:38 +0000

Delay-cast! This podcast was recorded on Saturday of last week, but server issues kept us from uploading it until today! Yay technological progress! Last Saturday, Lawdawg and the Problem of Professional Wrestling talk WXW True Colors, fallout from the WWE's Superstar Shake-up, Pro Wrestling Eve's Wrestling Queendom and ICW's longest match in wrestling history between Joe Hendry and Chris Renfrew.

Talking Smarks talks Wrestlemania weekend, NXT Takeover and highlights

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:38:06 +0000

Brother, it's hotter than San Juan in seventy-nine and the hashtag best boyz are talkin' Wrestlemania weekend. They discuss NXT takeover, the Grandaddy of them all Wrestlemania, and all the independent shows that Lawdawg watched. We also invite Ricky Shane Page on the podcast! Rad dudes!

Tallking Smark is botched!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:19:52 +0000

Someone better call Maffew, because this episode is a complete botchamania. We recorded it in two chunks and the second half was completely corrupted, so you only get the first half. In it we talk about Wrestlemania (we think) in the lead up and ramble incoherently about politics (maybe!). It's a podcast on Clusterfuck mode! Someone call this Joey Janelas Spring Break: The Podcast!

Talking Smark talks remotely via Skype!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:01:46 +0000

It's a remote show this week as the best boyz cover Sakura Genesis brother brother. Lawdawg and The Problem talk Ospreay vs Scurll, the implosion of the Bullet Club and why Benel hates stories about love. Slap your thigh and sell it like death, brother brother!

Talking Smark talks Strong Style Evolve, WXW We Love Wrestling: London and Progress Chapter 65

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:04:35 +0000

When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside doot doot doot doot doot-doot doo, it means that the hashtag bezt boyz are at it again and they're talkin' about WXW London, fallout from Strong Style Evolve and Progress Chapter 65. Oh yeah brother, diggit.

Talking Smark talks Daniel Bryan's return, New Japan Cup, DDT Judgement and a whole lot of anime!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:11:13 +0000

The best boyz are coming in hot with some total non-stop action. And by action, I mean talking about the New Japan Cup, DDT Judgement, anime and Benel's interesting heckler experience! Gig yourself after you hit the ring post and sell it like death, cos it's on brother brother!

Talking Smark talks in two parts! Part two: WWE NXT, Pro Wrestling Shine's New York show and Wrestling Observer Awards

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:43:03 +0000

The second fall out of our best of two classic, Lawdawg (A.K.A El Hijo del Tomohiro Ishii) and Benel (a.k.a The Elder Sign of Professional Wrestling) talk recent developments on NXT, Pro Wrestling Shine's show at La Boom! and review the Wrestling Observer Awards. Tha' Meltz gives this show no stars cos he's never heard of it! Well, Bryan...!

Talking Smark talks in two parts! Part 1: WxW 16 Caret Gold, New Japan Cup, 205 Live Cruiserweight tournament and more!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:34:24 +0000

Brother, there's so much wrestling we can't cover it in one episodes! So we go to a sudden death overtime in this episode where Lawdawg (a.k.a Lariat Tubman) and Benel (a.k.a The Original Ham Bandit) discuss the WXW's 16 Caret Gold tournament 2017, the New Japan cup so far (recorded before Zack Sabre Jr. NJCup win) and 205 Lives cruiserweight champion. Stick around for part 2!

Talking Smark talks Progress 64, NWA and the Aldis Crusade, NJPW Anniversary and more!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:34:39 +0000

Brothers, the best boyz are back bringing the pain like a Smackdown game and they're talking Progress Chapter 64, NWA and Nick Aldis, and New Japan Pro Wrestling Anniversary show. Bah gawd, this podcast has been brokeh'n in ha'th!

Talking Smark talks Progress Chapter 63, Elimination Chamber, WXW `16 Caret Gold and Evolve 100

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:03:12 +0000

Brother, the best boyz are making towns this week as Lawdawg and the Problem talk Elimination Chamber, Progress Chapter 63, WXW 16 Caret Gold tournament and Evolve 100! Pictures are twenty five, shirts are 10! Get in line and brother it up!Â

Talking Smark talks match commentary!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 18:57:15 +0000

Finally, the boys get together to do a match commentary on the Rollins/HHH match from Wrestlemania 32 and the Naito/Tanahashi from Wrestle Kingdom 11. They compare and contrast two very similar matches with surprisingly different results and try to break apart why one match works and one match falls flat. Do you wanna hear wrestling nerds deep-dive wrestling psychology without any first-hand experience? Well, then you're a psychopath and this show is for you!Â

Talking Smark talks Elimination Chamber predictions, NWA Ten Pounds of Gold, Tanille Dashwood in ROH and Stardom Wrestling

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:26:56 +0000

Time to get your gear out of your trunk, put a gig in your wristband, and lace up your boots brother, brother, the best boyz are Talking Smark yet again and this week they're talking The Elimination Chamber, NWA Ten Pounds of Gold and Women's Wrestling worldwide!

Talking Smark talks NJPW New Beginning, ROH Honor Reigns Supreme and James Ellsworth in the NWA

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:44:56 +0000

The good brother gave us an hour to get over and we're gonna get over goddammit, word to Sex Ferguson. This week, the hashtag best boyz talk about NJPW New Beginning, Ring of Honor's Honor Reign Supreme show and James Ellsworth in the NWA.

Talking Smark talks WXW Back to the Roots, Progress Chapter 62, and Lawson laughs all the way to the bank.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:11:09 +0000

Kidani's check came in, so Lawson's laughing all the way to the bank this week as the best boyz talks WxW Back to the Roots, and Progress Chapter 62. Turn up, tune in, get chopped.

Talking Smark talks Rumble Results, Golden Lovers reunion, NXT Takeover, Lawson's Noah rant and Benel loses his fucking mind.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:18:33 +0000

Brother, Benel has lost his fucking mind over WWE's Action Figure Showdown and he's gonna talk about it. The best boyz also talk about WWE NXT Takeover: Philadelphia, fallout from NJPW's New Beginnings, Royal Rumble results and Pro Wrestling Noah's main event scene. Too sweet to be sour.

Talking Smarks talk BRAUNchitis, RAW 25th Anniversary and Progress Chapter 61

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:48:34 +0000

Lawdawg got sprayed with the black mist by The Great Muta, so he might die. But until then, he and Benel are gonna talk 'rasslin. This week, the hashtag bestboyz discuss Progress Chapter 61, why RAW has always been awful and Lawson dies a slow, slow death before your very ears. Good podcasting all around.

Talking Smark talks Wrestle Kingdom 12, Progress: Unboxing, and talks to a special guest!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:51:18 +0000

New year, new show, new smell! Lawdawg and The Problem give you their takes on Wrestle Kingdom 12, New Years Dash and break down Progress Chapter 60: Unboxing. Also, a special guest drops by! Yes, it's that kind of podcast now! Get used to it.

Talking Smark talks Happy New Year!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 16:44:39 +0000

It's a new year, brother brother, and we've got wrestling to talk about. Lawdawg and the Problem review Progress, WXW, Pro Wrestling Eve and bring in the new year by bagging on WWE (which is their favorite thing).Â

Talking Smark talks year in review part 2

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 15:20:09 +0000

Here comes Banter Clause and we're not talking about Dave Mastiff. Part two of Benel and Lawdawg's chat about this year, talking their favorites and looking forward to the next year.

Talking Smark talks 2017 year in review part 1

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 20:16:17 +0000

Brother, we are at the go-home show. Part 1 of Talking Smark year in review. We're countin' down our favorites, from the best wrestler of the year to biggest heel in the territory! Lawdawg and Benel break it down for you six ways from Sunday quicker than you can say all of David Starr's nicknames. Ho ho, talking smark. Ho ho, talking smark!

Talking Smark talks Omega vs. Jericho, wrestling tragedies, and ROH frustration

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 15:46:17 +0000

We're just trying to get our beak wet, brother brother, and this week we're dipping our whole beak into the pond with smokin' hot takes on Omega vs. Jericho, various controversies in wrestling and we get out our frustrations about the ROH product. All this and complainin' about WWE like everyone else.

Talking Smark talk BONUS EPISODE

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:45:38 +0000

Lawdawg and Benel went out to EVOLVE 96, where they give you a review of the show from a chinese food spot. It's a real short one, but real good.

Talking Smark talks Progress Chapter 58: Live Your Best Life and WXW Fight Forever Tour

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:21:49 +0000

The Other Good Brothers are back and they're talking Progress Chapter 58: Live Your Best Life and their thoughts on the latest WXW Shotgun episode. Plus, Joseph Connors and lots of it!

Talking Smark talks WXW Broken Rules, Riptide Wrestling, Progress Chapter 57, NWA's Seven Pounds of Gold

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:02:16 +0000

Brother, we're working the loop. It's all 'ludes and attitudes from here on out as Lawdawg and The Problem talks about WXW Broken Rules, Progress Chapter 57, and Tim Storm vs Joscephus for the NWA title.

Talking Smark talks NWA Champion Tim Storm, NXT War Games and Survivor Series reviews

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:51:48 +0000

Brother, I can't reach my laces. Do you mind lacing my boots up for me? While you're down there, why don't you pick up your ears and listen to the podcast? You'll learn something. This week, Lawdawg and Benelotron talk NWA Champion Tim Storm, break down NXT War Games and review Survivor Series.

Talking Smark talk Takeover: WarGames, WXW and Survivor Series (kinda)

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 23:34:40 +0000

Brother, we are making towns, at the Best Boyz of wrestling podcast come at you with their hot NXT takes, talk up WXW Broken Rules card and talk Survivor Series, I guess.

TALKING SMARK TALKS NJPW POWER STRUGGLE, PROGRESS CHAPTER 56, AND TOO MUCH WRESTLING TO COVER PART 2

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:16:50 +0000

We're coming back for the run-in, cos brother we got so much news to cover we needed a second part. Lawson and Benel cover WXW London, World Tag League and previews NXT War Games, intersperse with random WWE bashing and Lawson burying James Drake! Listen and learn, brother brother!

Talking Smark talks NJPW Power Struggle, Progress Chapter 56, and too much wrestling to cover part 1

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 04:58:17 +0000

Brother, this is a smooze to end all smoozes as Hashtag Best Boys have too much wrestling to cover. This week, they run down the card of Power Struggle, talk about the Progress card and decide to meet up later in the week for part 2. It's too much action to keep track of!

Talking Smark Talks Survivor Series-induced narcolepsy

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 23:42:36 +0000

Brother, we are gassed and we haven't even gotten to the heat! This episode, Lawson and Benel talk about the upcoming Survivor Series, give their thoughts on Brit-Wrest, talk about upcoming Tokyo Dome plans and try not to fall asleep in each others arms. Let's be honest, we're stinking up the joint. But still, listen to us talk!

Talking Smark talks the Greatest Match of All Time

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 05:04:52 +0000

BONUS EPISODE! Lawson and Benel talk the TLC pay-per-view...Actually, they just talk about the main event for forty minutes because it's cuckoo-bananas. Listen as Benel and Lawson break it down and actually lose their mind until they're both gibbering, stark-raving lunatics.

Talking Smark talks TLC Prediction, Ultimate Lucha Tres and more

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:59:26 +0000

We're getting color, brother brother, when Lawson and Benel talk Ultimate Lucha Tres, talk TLC prediction and expound about Brit-Wrest.

Talking Smark talks Hell in the Cell, Stardom, WXW World Tag Team League and we bury Bray Wyatt

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:30:42 +0000

Get your shovel, cos we out here burying talent. Benel and Lawdawg (the bad boys of wrestling comedy podcasting) this week talk their thoughts on Hell in The Cell, the recent events at Stardom, WXW World Tag Team League and collapse a building on Bray Wyatt's career. Listen now or we're changing your gimmick!

Talking Smark talks the Legend of Oney Lorcan, NXT, Benel gives up on Jinder, Talk ICW and barely acknowledge RAW and SMACKDOWN.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:31:19 +0000

Put a blade in your wrist tape, cos' we're getting color tonight as Lawdawg and Benel talk about how great Oney Lorcan, review NXT, talk about the upcoming ICW Fear and Loathing show and disappointment in Jinder. Brother, cut just below the hairline, cos it's Talking Smark.

Talking Smark talks Ally Pally, shit on misogyny, praise NXT, buries the fans again, and has a huge hard-on for Ilja Dragunov

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 23:10:27 +0000

Yeah, brother, the #bestboyz are at it again with another episode where they cover NXT, Progress Wrestling's Ally Pally show, talk about how much Benel hates the fans and their abiding love for "Unbesiegbar" Ilja Dragunov. Stick a blade in your wrist tape, cos we're getting color tonight only on Talking Smark!

Talking Smark talks solo!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 20:08:16 +0000

Benel is out this week working, so Lawson lays down some thoughts on Wrestle-1, Dragon Gate, Death before Dishonor and more!

Talking Smark talks (two!) good WWE shows, then we bury the WWE again, the Mae Young Classic finals, NJPW's weaker show

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:08:36 +0000

Get your gear off of the seat, lace up the boots, do some push ups and get ready cos we're Talking Smark brother brother. This week, Lawson and Benel discuss the Mae Young Classic finale, the WWE product, and New Japan Pro Wrestling's weaker shows!

Talking Smark talks Mae Young Classic Round 2, Quarterfinals and Semi Finals

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 12:51:06 +0000

They're slapping on baby-oil and doing lunges in gorilla, which means that the boyz are back for another round of wrasslin' talk. This week, they go in-depth on the second half of the Mae Young Classic and speak at length about anime! It's a sick fucking tag move if you ask me.

Talking Smark talks The Mae Young Classic, Sexy Star controversy, and burying Jinder (once again)

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 15:33:47 +0000

Brother, can you reach down there and lace these boots for us, cos the boyz are back at it again! This week they cover the Mae Young Classic, why Sexy Star is a piece of shit and Lawson works Jinder in a buried alive match! All this and Benel getting cheap heat on Talking Smark! Brother brother.

Talking Smark talks Summerslam, Benel cuts a promo on the fans and Lawson buries Jinder

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:51:45 +0000

The boys are coming in hot on this weeks episode as Benel shoots on the state of WWE Smarks, Lawson buries Jinder and the boys review Summerslam and the Mae Young Classic. Put a razor blade in your wrist tape and get some color for the heat, because it's Talking Smark!

Talking Smark talks G1 Final, NXT Takeover, #PROGRESSNYC, Evolve in NYC and Summerslam

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 01:55:29 +0000

Brother, the boys have their boots laced and they're ready to work the matinee show. This week, Lawson and Benel talk about their trip to the NYC Progress Show in Queens, they review the results of the G1 Climax, they make their predictions for NXT Takeover and they don't talk about Summerslam in the slightest (Seriously, everyone else covers Summerslam. Go listen to their podcast). It's all happening between the bells, so tell the timekeeper that it's going to time! It's Talking Smark.

Note: Friend of the podcast, Ryan Sorensen, is in trouble. Recently, he's had surgery and has found himself homeless. Benel has set up a gofundme page to help get him back on his feet. If you'd like to donate, please check out https://www.gofundme.com/ryansorensenneedshelp.

Talking Smark talks Progress NYC, The G1 Climax, Womens' Wrestling and WXW

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 22:34:17 +0000

Don't tuck your chin and take it flat, cos we're in the go home! Another week, another episode of Talking Smark with Lawson and Benel talking Progress Wrestling upcoming NYC show, developments in the G1 Climax, the top talent in Womens Wrestling and the WXW's Fight Forever tour! So strap in, buckle down and watch the kick! It's Talking Smark!

Talking Smack talks Europe, Battleground and Lawson buries Jinder

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:46:06 +0000

This week, the boys work a Broadway and the crowd eats it up as they talk Battleground, the European wrestling scene, and Lawson buries future guest and current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jinder Mahal.

Talking Smarks talks Battleground, G1, Mae Young and Vince McMahon.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:55:30 +0000

Grab a seat behind the curtain, count the fans in the rafters, thank the champ for the house, and strap in for another episode of Talking Smark. This week, the Unbreakable Podcasting Machines talk about Battleground, the Mae Young Classic, review NXT and have as sit down interview with Vincent Kennedy McMahon. By gawd, what a maneuver!

Talking Smark talks G1, Mae Young and Great Balls of Fire

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 15:46:01 +0000

We're smarting you up to the biz, brother brother. This week, Benel and Lawson talk G1 Prediction, they go over the contestant for the Mae Young Classic and talk about Great Balls of Fire. Now find a spot at Gorilla and listen up! It's lesson-learnin' time.

Talking Smark talks NJPW G1 Special

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:29:41 +0000

Benel and Lawson talk about the NJPW G1 Special, Benel's hatred for dumb xenophobia, who's doing what at BOLA, and more!

Talking Smack talks about wrestling, but like a lot.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 15:09:50 +0000

This week, Benel and Lawson talk about BOLA, Progress, WWE, Fantasy Booking, the G1 and the NJPW US Title Tournament. It's the Talking Smark version of a smoze and we're loving it.

Talking Smark talks Okada all episode!

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:31:21 +0000

Lawson is flying solo while Benel is off TV and he chooses to talk about Okada all episode. Get it in, cos the Anamoly got a lot to say about Okada/Omega II.

Talking Smark talks Naito vs Tanahashi, Omega vs Okada 2, The WWE, Progress and Benel's neverending feud with the fans.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 02:06:11 +0000

Lawson and Benel talking about Dominion, Naito vs. Tanahashi match breakdown, Omega vs. Okada 2! How WWE booking doesn't matter and that's why it's fun, UK highlights and why Benel hates your fucking guts. Come listen to the show that begs you to catch it outside (howsboutthat?)

Talking Smarks talk Super Strong-Style 17 and Best of the Super Juniors '17

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:49:02 +0000

Lawson and Benel talk about the star-studded Super Strong-Style '17 weekends, the best wrestlers in the UK, DDT's No Audience Tokyo Dome match and Best of the Super Jr.

Talking Smark talks about wrestling semiotics, Battle of The Super Junior, NXT: Takeover and Lawson's growing nihilism.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Tue, 23 May 2017 21:39:37 +0000

Oh boy, they back at it again. 'Dem (other) boyz are talkin NXT Takeover, wrestling symbolism across cultures, the Battle of the Super Juniors and just who can stop Asuka! Tune in, turn on and take the backdrop!

Talking Smarks talks Backlash, NXT, Best of the Super Juniors and beyond

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Sun, 21 May 2017 21:54:14 +0000

Benel and Lawson talk about what's going on leading into the week of Backlash, with NXT, Progress, ICW, and NJPW being covered.

Talking Smark are taking it easy this week

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Fri, 12 May 2017 15:03:33 +0000

Light week in wrestling as Benel and Lawson discuss fall out from the AJPW Carnival of Wrestling, why NXT is the once again the best book WWE show, how Progress moved Lawson to tears and Benel calls the majority of wrestling fans "stupid".

Talking Smark is indifferent to Bray Wyatt.

Benel Germosen & Lawson Leong — Thu, 04 May 2017 20:37:10 +0000

Lawson could give a fuck about Payback, but we talk about it anyway. Benel rants about RAW, SMACKDOWN and how much he dislikes you. We also cover New Japan