The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

Jay Baker
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Pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle, presented by media activist Jay Baker 🤜‍ https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Join on Patreon! There are three series to enjoy: 🤜‍ The Working Week features commentary on current events in pro wrestling (released most weekends) 🤜‍ Industrial Dispute tackles a particular topic, from marginalised groups and representation to the importance of inclusive language (released sporadically) 🤜‍ Past Practice looks back at events from years ago, including the WWF in the Nineties, the Monday Night War, and more, but from a modern perspective (released sporadically) Plus interviews with fans, academics, and those in and around the wrestling industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 05/30/2024

    The Working Week #25: "Part of the Show" at WWE, MJF, The Elite, AEW TV Rights

    Covering AEW in trouble while Kenny Omega is working Jim Cornette, MJF might be working everyone, what's "part of the show" at WWE, and much much more! Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  2. 04/12/2024

    The Working Week #24: WWE’s “New Era,” WrestleMania, CM Punk, All In Backstage Footage, AEW Layoffs

    What a working week to cover! The Vince McMahon scandal continues while his nearest and dearest claim a “new era” for WWE, CM Punk finally speaks out, AEW’s released Wembley Stadium security camera footage backfires on them, and much much more! Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  3. 03/16/2024

    The Working Week #23: Mercedes, Okada & Ospreay in AEW, Kevin Kelly Fired, Sting Retired, and is John Cena a Bootlicker?

    In the Vince McMahon lawsuit, too many wrestling personalities treat the victims like an inconvenience, while AEW fire QAnon Kevin Kelly, bringing in Mercedes Mone, Kazuchika Okada, and Will Ospreay while the needle barely moves in the post-Punk era. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  4. 02/17/2024

    The Working Week #22: Vince Scandal, Rock/Cody, TNA Solidarity

    Vince McMahon may finally be gone for good under TKO, but his son-in-law is still around. Meanwhile, The Rock messes up the Cody storyline, but the TNA locker room seemingly band together. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  5. 01/12/2024

    The Working Week #21: CM Punk, NDAs, Chris Jericho, Kylie Rae

    Production personnel changes at WWE and AEW, the Elite still sore, CM Punk breaking records, and stooge Chris Jericho is likely hoping power will protect him. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  6. 12/03/2023

    The Working Week #20: CM Punk Returns to WWE, QT Marshall Leaves AEW, Ric Flair Still a Sleazebag

    Following on from the last episode, AEW have given us Ric Flair, gotten rid of CM Punk, who boosts business for WWE, while QT Marshall leaves what appears to be a sinking ship if they don't plug the hole quick. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  7. 10/29/2023

    The Working Week #19: Pro-Union Punk, NWA, TNA, Tony Khan, Scandal, and Ric Flair

    Tony Khan weaponises the sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon while at the same time ignoring those against Ric Flair, who he's finally bringing in to AEW, NWA and TNA look to their pasts as they prepare for the future, and CM Punk talks about the need for a union in wrestling. Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  8. 09/24/2023

    Interview with DaN McKee

    The musician, teacher, philosopher, writer and wrestling fan DaN McKee talks about his new book, Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher, how wrestling informed his approaches to teaching, what wrestling can teach us about mutual aid, how wrestling could operate in an anarchist society, his experience at Wembley Stadium for AEW's All In, and so much more! Buy Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher: https://www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page/anarchist-atheist-punk-rock-teacher-by-dan-mckee Don't forget to subscribe to ad-free content, for free, at https://www.patreon.com/theleftfist and check all The Left Fist links at https://linktr.ee/theleftfist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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Pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle, presented by media activist Jay Baker 🤜‍ https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Join on Patreon! There are three series to enjoy: 🤜‍ The Working Week features commentary on current events in pro wrestling (released most weekends) 🤜‍ Industrial Dispute tackles a particular topic, from marginalised groups and representation to the importance of inclusive language (released sporadically) 🤜‍ Past Practice looks back at events from years ago, including the WWF in the Nineties, the Monday Night War, and more, but from a modern perspective (released sporadically) Plus interviews with fans, academics, and those in and around the wrestling industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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