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Taking You To School w/ Dr. Tom Prichard

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"Taking You to School with Dr Tom Prichard" is a collaboration between Dr. Tom Prichard, John Poz's Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling's Podcasting Empire and the JPWA Wrestling Academy airing right here on the Creative Control Network. John Poz (JP) joins Dr. Tom as co-host to discuss the former WWF and SMW Tag Team Champions history in professional wrestling both in and out of the ring. This podcas... more

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This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Jim Cornette plus more fan questions! Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into Jimmy Cornette, SMW, WWF, The Heavenly Bodies, plus talk about Bruce Prichard, Stan Hansen, Harle... more

This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Tracy Smothers plus more fan questions! Dr. Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into Tracy, his career, his legacy, wrestling bears, plus talk about Bruce Prichard, Bruiser Brody,... more

This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on The Steiner Brothers, plus more fan questions! Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into The Steiner Brothers, their careers, their legacies, plus talk about Bruce Prichard, Mid... more

This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on The Iron Sheik. Plus, more fan questions! Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into Sheiky baby, plus talk about Bob Backlund, Jimmy Snuka, Sunny being arrested again, Tracy Smo... more

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Dr. Tom Prichard
Former WWE World Tag Team Champion and renowned trainer
JPWA Wrestling Academy / Two-Man Power Trip of Wrestling
Episode: Taking You To School - The Iron Sheik
Randy Hales
Promoter/figure involved in Memphis Power Pro Wrestling and related storylines mentioned in the episode
Power Pro Wrestling (Memphis)
Episode: Taking You To School - PPW: Memphis Developmental System
AJ Kazana
Wrestling trainee/visitor who stopped by
Episode: Death and Taxes
Dylan McQueen
Wrestling trainee/visitor who stopped by
Episode: Death and Taxes
Natalia Neidhart
WWE wrestler who visited JPWA and spoke to students
WWE / Neidhart family
Episode: Jeff Jarrett
Heath Slater
Former WWE Tag Team Champion, former Legend Champion
WWE/WCW legacy
Episode: Heath Slater Interview

Hosts

John Poz
Host and interviewer known for guiding conversations with trainers and veterans from JPWA Wrestling Academy and the broader wrestling world.
Dr. Tom Prichard
Co-host and veteran trainer with decades of experience, providing historical context, training philosophy, and firsthand industry insight.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Nice

    I’m gonna be a bit sarcastic and say that if we were playing a drinking game for every time the cohost says the word, nice, I might black out by the end of the show. But in all seriousness, I listen to the show weekly and enjoy the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.T. Walker
    United States2 years ago
  • Cool Pod

    Props to John Poz for being able to bring Tom out of his shell. He definitely sounds a helluva lot more comfortable on air these days. Always interesting and informative stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4123$
    Canada2 years ago
  • Cool Pod

    Kudos to John Poz for being to bring Tom out of his shell. He definitely sounds a heckuva lot more comfortable on air these days. Always interesting and informative stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4123$
    Canada3 years ago
  • Jerry the king lawler

    I love watching wwe Monday night raw

    Every Monday night and Friday nights smackdown

    And AEW wrestling every Wednesday night and Friday night and Saturday night Jerry Lawler is my favorite wrestler of all time i hate Paul heyman guys

    From Memphis Tennessee hometown boy

    Mark Blaiss a Memphis wrestling fan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tennesee boy
    United States3 years ago

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The host chemistry and ability to pull industry memories into actionable insights are recurring positives.
Listeners appreciate the candid backstage anecdotes and practical training wisdom.
Some episodes spark nostalgia while tackling business realities, which resonates with serious wrestling fans and aspiring performers.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#229
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#103
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#220
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#48
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#69
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#71
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Taking You To School - Jim Cornette
Q: When he does start Smokey Mountain Wrestling, are you really the first call he made?
Prichard remembers Cornette calling him while he was in Nashville, though he cannot say whether he was the first person contacted. He says the offer gave him a place in wrestling when opportunities were scarce and led to working with Cornette, Stan Lane, and the Rock 'n' Roll Express.
Taking You To School - Jim Cornette
Q: When's the first time you met him? Would it be all the way back in Memphis?
Prichard recalls meeting Cornette around 1982 in Memphis, where Cornette was managing and working as a ringside photographer. He says Cornette's passion for wrestling and ability to make his partners look compelling made a strong impression.
Taking You To School - Shawn and Stan Stasiak
Q: Should promos be fully scripted or should they have bullet points and allow talents to somewhat be themselves?
Prichard prefers bullet points. He says performers can sound as if they are reciting when they have to memorize a script, while effective improvisation takes years of practice.
Taking You To School - Shawn and Stan Stasiak
Q: When did you first meet Shawn Stasiak? Was it Funkin Dojo?
Prichard met Stasiak at the Funkin' Dojo and immediately saw his talent. He says Stasiak needed strong mentors, but the pressures of the road and wrestling politics sometimes overwhelmed him.
Taking You To School - Steiner Brothers
Q: What is the number one thing lacking in the business today from the boys?
Prichard first points to authenticity and performers connecting with their characters, then adds that locker-room camaraderie and having fun together have also diminished.

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