The Ringside Rogues

One could say absolutely nothing, one could say absolutely everything.  Whether it's a plot device or a way to show the audience more about what a character believes or feels, violence seems to serve a purpose in the world of Shakespeare. But after listening to what Dave and Tyler have to say, what do you think? Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsid...

Today, Tyler and Dave chat with actor/producer and executive producer/ring announcer for Catalyst Wrestling, as well as Shakespeare buff/clown/, Brendan Sokler about...ohh...everything.  The conversation runs the gamut from how Brendan got involved with the professional wrestling world, how stories is at the root of all things wrestling, and just about everything in between and will not fail to en...

A few weeks ago, Tyler and Dave chatted with John Ginty about so so much that not everything could make it into one episode, but it all deserves to be heard.  Thus enter the mini-episode!  So enjoy this follow up from The Rogues' chat with John and what some of their favorite character swerves have been. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues...

Continuing their conversation from Episode 21, Tyler and Dave dive further into the ability to tell a story simply by body movements and gestures.  From great big movements or spots to something as simple as putting your hands in your pocket, it all tells a story. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

The Rogues welcome their first guest to the podcast.  Writer/Director/Producer John Ginty joins Tyler and Dave to chat wrestling, the trope of the clown, and John's upcoming wrestling movie "Cloverleaf". Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

With WrestleMaina happening this past weekend in Las Vegas, not all that happens in Veags stays in Vegas.  Hear what Tyler and Dave have to say about what happened at the Showcase of the Immortals! Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

Words help all of us relate to our favorite characters on screen, on stage, and in the ring.  But in each of these mediums, there are times where stories rely on the physical aspect and not verbal.  How can we relate to our characters when they don't say anything? Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

When one innocent question before the mics get turned on turns into an accidental episode where Dave and Tyler just talk about the state of the WWE, we decide to make it into an episode. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

The anti-hero is the one that still fights for good and justice while making us question our morals as we watch them achieve their goals.  Know anyone that fits that description?  Let Tyler and Dave jog your brains a bit and see what they come up with. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

Join Tyler and Dave as they deviate a little from the commedia and Shakespeare talk (but not totally) and present to you their personal Top Ten wrestlers!  See who got them into wrestling and who keeps them coming back week after week. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, suicide, and graphic violent acts are discussed in this episode.  They all pertain to Shakespearean plots and the characters within. Revenge plays are some of audiences favorite stories to watch.  Seeing the villain get their comeuppance as we root on the hero to avenge the wrongdoing but there's so much more at stake than just 'getting even'. Listen...

Of the many overlaps between Shakespeare and professional wrestling Tyler and Dave have spoken of on this podcast, there is maybe one thing that happens more often than any of them in both worlds respectively: Betrayals.  They're so much fun and usually leave us with a feeling of closure and satisfaction.  See what Tyler and Dave have to say about betrayals and how they exist in both worlds....

Tyler and Dave react to Saturday's Elimination Chamber event which saw the return of Jade Cargill and Randy Orton, an uncensored f-bomb (Dave was really excited for that), and a heel turn that has been the talk of the wrestling world since.  Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

What makes for a good villain? Villains are everywhere and in every media we consume (not just Shakespeare and pro wrestling) and a story can't exist without them and it's more than 'being bad'. There are many answers to this rather vague question so see what Tyler and Dave have to say about it. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideR...

In 2001, Stone Cold Steve Austin started doing something that would catch on in the WWE, and the professional wrestling industry, like nothing before and it was only one word: What.  But Tyler believes the basic principle behind the 'What?' chant has parallels in Shakespeare and its meter by being it's anti-meter.  What do you think? Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Fol...

Oh look, more similarities!  On this episode, Tyler and Dave look at the role of the Greek Chorus and how the play-by-play commentary of professional wrestling seems to be a direct descendant of it.  Tyler and Dave make pretty compelling arguments but what do you think?  Did they find another parallel? Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music F...

Dave made a pretty bold claim that William Shakespeare is one of the, if not the, best booker in history.  Do you think he can back that up?  Listen for yourself. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

American Samoans and The English Royalty of the mid-15th century.  Feuding relatives over who rules supreme.  Backstabbing and double-crossings galore.  Sound familiar?  The Bloodline IS The War of the Roses.  Tyler and Dave illuminate the striking parallels between the two sagas of families at war with each other. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideR...

Tyler and Dave to dive exclusively into women's wrestling when talking about Columbina and her shoot from the hip style.  In a sense, she's the best friend we all wish we had. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

With Survivor Series happening this past weekend in Canada, Tyler and Dave have some thoughts and reactions to share.  From two War Games matches to a wild win in the Intercontinental Championship match, there was no shortage of things to talk about. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

Described as the 'everyman' of commedia, Pulcinella leaves more than a disaster behind them wherever they go.  They leave a trail of unintentional devistation...and we love them for it. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

Who is Brighella?  That's a loaded question with plenty to talk about.  Dave and Tyler go full speed into this clown who would soon get rid of a loved one just to make a quick buck. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @NewOldTavern

Covetous.  Impotent.  Miserly.  Aside from them being wonderful words they all accurately describe our next stock commedia character: Pantalone.  But what makes them so covetous, impotent, and miserly.  Well we could tell you, but since you're hear you might as well listen to the episode. Listen to us anywhere you find your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram: @TheRingsideRogues Music Free By: @...

For the next stock character, Tyler and Dave have chosen Il Capitano to get up close and personal with.  Il Capitano is the definition of a coward, or as they refer to him as multiple times, a 'chicken(bleep)'.  But is that present in macho-infused backdrop of professional wrestling?  The answer is a resounding YES!  But find out how with The Ringside Rogues. Listen to us anywhere you fi...

Now is the moment you've all been waiting for.  The intros are over, the teasing is complete, now Tyler and Dave dive into the world of Commedia with the first, and maybe most memorable and adored of the stock characters, Arlequino or Harlequin.  This character is so beloved and so cherished because of...well...hear for yourself.  You're going to fall in love with the Harlequin and no, t...