The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

Jay Baker

Pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle, presented by media activist Jay Baker 🤜‍ https://linktr.ee/theleftfist

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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!

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Top 10 The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle Episodes

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The Working Week #18: All In, All Out, I'm Out

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

09/17/23 • 46 min

AEW has exploded - or perhaps imploded - in spectacular fashion having been a company suffering for some time from backstage power-plays and politicking, and creative missteps, and now with their biggest star now gone, is this the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end for AEW? Why did Tony Khan "fear for his life"? Why do billionaires and businesses ruin wrestling for fans? And what magic of the artform still holds our interest? 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. Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Working Week #15: CM Punk is Back! Some Boo, Some Scream & Ice Cream

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

06/17/23 • 23 min

Protect Trans Kids! That's the message on ice cream bar wrappers as CM Punk returns to AEW, and to the coincidental background noise of ice cream vans this episode asks: what part do dirtsheets have in perpetuating false narratives by following one another for second-hand information, the original source of which is dependent on a small yet influential locker room clique that have ensured Punk will now hear boos wherever he goes (including Chicago)? Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Get bonus content on Patreon

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

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

10/29/23 • 13 min

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. Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Working Week #9: AEW Fall-Out

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

09/11/22 • 32 min

Everything finally came to a head in AEW this week, with conflict between CM Punk and the EVPs going from words to violence. What's the background? Who's really to blame? What can we take from this? How does this relate to Eddie Kingston and his suspension that may have set a bad precedent? And why is Triple H really enjoying it all so much? All this and more in this huge episode! Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Get bonus content on Patreon

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Past Practice #1: The WWF in 1990

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

09/17/22 • 39 min

A look at the NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions, and how Vince McMahon hurt them, as we turn attention to the WWF in 1990 - Ultimate Warrior set up to replace Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes feuds with kings and millionaires, Big Boss Man gets a push as a face while Akeem remains an embarrassment, Roddy Piper hits a low point, Sgt Slaughter turns heel as fans embrace a "Russian," and the Gobbledygooker debuts alongside someone called The Undertaker! Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Working Week #14: WWE Sale a Done Deal, Merging with UFC Under Endeavor, What Might it Mean for the Workers?

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

04/04/23 • 11 min

Despite the serious scandals and alleged sexual misconduct, with "cancel culture" a myth moustachioed McMahon returns to WWE to merge it with the UFC under Endeavor's banner - and the ties to Trump are still there. So what might this merger mean beyond the megalomaniacal McMahons, and do the workers themselves have more hope for their careers in the ring alongside their counterparts competing in the octagon? Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Get bonus content on Patreon

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

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

04/12/24 • 31 min

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. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Industrial Dispute #3: Shouldn't Wrestling Resemble Our Communities?

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

09/03/22 • 6 min

Further to previous episodes on embracing the featuring of all genders in pro wrestling, it's still important to ensure marginalised groups are represented, rather than lost in the shuffle. Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Working Week #4: Vince McMahon Investigation, Sasha Banks Legal Battle, and Cody Rhodes Wrestling Injured

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

06/18/22 • 12 min

Discussing the implications of WWE's Board of Directors investigating Vince McMahon's hush money, Mercedes "Sasha Banks" Varnado possibly free from WWE, and the bad example of Cody Rhodes wrestling injured. Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Get bonus content on Patreon

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An Important Announcement about The Left Fist

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

08/18/23 • 6 min

A quick five minute announcement about The Left Fist - the challenges so far, and the future. Huge thanks to all listeners, to SmokeyTheBearr for contributing the title track to this point, and to everyone who has supported The Left Fist! https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Get bonus content on Patreon

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How many episodes does The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle have?

The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle cover?

The podcast is about Wwe, Leftist, Wrestling, Aew, Podcasts, Sports and Anarchist.

What is the most popular episode on The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle?

The episode title 'Past Practice #2: The Montreal Screwjob' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle?

The average episode length on The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle released?

Episodes of The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle are typically released every 15 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle?

The first episode of The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle was released on May 8, 2022.

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The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle

Jay Baker

Top 10 The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle Episodes

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What topics does The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle cover?

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What is the average episode length on The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle?

How often are episodes of The Left Fist: pro wrestling from an unreservedly leftist angle released?

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