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The Business of the Business

The Creative Control Network
Professional Wrestling
Victory Parade
GCW
AEW
WWE
World War II
Pro Wrestling
Wrestling
Linda Mcmahon
Comics
TNA
Buchenwald Concentration Camp
NJPW
Tna Wrestling
Holocaust
1999
New Japan Pro Wrestling
Wrestlemania
New York City
Deregulation

Welcome to The Business of the Business. This show will take a deep dive into the business of pro wrestling with Lavie Margolin (TrumpMania) and John Poz (Two Man Power Trip). Examining the business world of professional wrestling. Beyond the highest profile WWE stock earnings and reports, exists a fascinating business: the wrestling business. Every week, you'll learn about the less talked about s... more

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For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we bring in Romy Glazer, Partner in Prestige Management Group, Marketing executive and recently of Anthem Sports... more

For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including GCW, WWE ID, A... more

For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories on TNA Wrestling includi... more

For today's episode as part of the Creative Control Network, on The Business of the Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin, as we focus on The BIG NEWS of the week! We will run through a lot of the top news stories including Bret Hart book... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Douglass
Pro Wrestling Authors Hall of Fame inductee and author of eight books
The Ringer
Episode: Episode 223 - Ian Douglass, Pro Wrestling Authors Hall of Famer
Troy Rankin
Producer at West Virginia Public Broadcasting and a lifelong wrestling fan
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Episode: Episode 220 - Troy Rankin- West Virginia Public Broadcasting- Camera Operator and Producer
Ross Benes
Author of '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times'
University Press of Kansas
Episode: Episode 219 - Ross Benes- author-1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times
Jeff Bukantz
USA Fencing Hall of Famer and wrestling persona 'The Mighty Maccabee'.
Maccabee USA
Episode: Episode 217 - USA Fencing Hall of Famer, Jeff Bukantz!
Matthew Ryan
Owner of Catalyst Wrestling and host of Historically Speaking
Catalyst Wrestling
Episode: Episode 216 - Matthew Ryan of Catalyst Wrestling
Leela Corman
Painter, comics maker, and educator, creator of numerous works including Victory Parade.
Episode: Episode 215 - Leela Corman

Hosts

John Poz
Co-host and sports commentator, with a focus on wrestling business analysis.
Lavie Margolin
Co-host and noted as a financial wrestling genius.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
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    Unfortunately having to give one star as a podcast claiming to be about the business side of the industry raised the possibility of Kenny Omega leaving AEW for Impact. The equivalent of suggesting Leonardo Dicaprio may decide to only make movies for The Asylum going forward! Very foolish.

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    Matty666666
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the in-depth investment analysis and the unique insights into wrestling promotions.
The hosts' engaging chemistry is noted, contributing positively to the discussions.
Some feedback indicates a divergence between fan expectations and the content focus, particularly around speculative topics.

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

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#99
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#151
France/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#158
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#124
Ireland/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#189
Japan/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 219 - Ross Benes- author-1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times
Q: What in 1999 do you think created this lowbrow culture?
Ross explains that the popularity of low culture was influenced by new technologies and media interconnectedness alongside deregulation.
Episode 219 - Ross Benes- author-1999 The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times
Q: Were you a fan of wrestling and kind of where did you grow up?
Ross shares that he was a fan of wrestling, particularly WCW, growing up in Nebraska where he could only access TNT and TBS.
Episode 223 - Ian Douglass, Pro Wrestling Authors Hall of Famer
Q: How has the wrestling book market changed?
The market is seeing a flood of independent wrestling books, but it's harder for authors to stand out unless they have strong name recognition.
Episode 223 - Ian Douglass, Pro Wrestling Authors Hall of Famer
Q: What makes Rufus Jones significant?
Rufus Jones is significant for being the first true traveling Negro world champion and for creating a style that black wrestlers adopted.
Episode 223 - Ian Douglass, Pro Wrestling Authors Hall of Famer
Q: What is the inspiration behind the book?
The inspiration came from finishing a previous project and realizing the importance of exploring unexplored aspects of black wrestling history.

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A comprehensive exploration of the business aspects of professional wrestling allows listeners to gain insights beyond the glitz and glamour typically associated with the industry. Key topics include financial analysis of wrestling promotions, the intricacies of ticket sales, audience engagement strategies, and the evolving landscape of independent wrestling. The hosts foster discussions on contemporary events and notable figures in the wrestling world, along with interviews featuring experts, historians, and industry insiders who provide unique perspectives on the wrestling business and its history.

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2. Troy Rankin
3. Ross Benes
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