The Elite Beat

This week, Andy and Megan cover everything from clean eating to chaotic wrestling. We kick things off with a nod to old-school baseball cards and TV throwbacks, then dive into the latest shakeups at Warner Bros. Discovery. Other topics include:

Andrade’s contract drama and WWE testing AI in their storytelling.

A full breakdown of Wrestle Dream and Dynamite.

Women's tag team tournament predictions tournament predictions.

Kevin Bacon's ouevre.

And much, much more!

Look, Riverside crashed on me Friday night when I was exporting so I just decided screw it, I'll deal with it Monday morning. And I did! So here we are, new episode, I assume we talked about Dynamite from Jacksonville. Have to assume that! I think we talked about DCU stuff near the end as well. You get what you pay for, enjoy!

Who better to join us after our unplanned late summer holiday than 22-time super guest Justin Shapiro!? We might even have snuck in some AEW talk in the last hour! Please join us!

The HBO MAX deal is the day’s big story and we investigate who this is actually good for!

We're back with all the action from Dynamite at the 2300 Arena, a very brief Forbidden Door recap, news, and why won't Megan go see the eye doctor?

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Modern Family (Hulu)

Megan: Alien: Earth (Hulu)

So much packed into this one including Megan's 40th birthday, the possibility of emigrating in 2027, injury updates, more info on the WWE/ESPN deal and how it's impacting AEW, and of course, Megan's Dynamite recap!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch)

Andy: Civilization VI (Steam)

Forbidden Door has finally taken shape, and we talk through an eventful edition of Dynamite. That plus the TNA rumors, some AEW contract renewals, and even a little G1 chatter as we head into that tournament's final weekend.

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Sinners (HBO Max)

Andy: Modern Family Season 9 (Hulu)

Ohio geography, THC, the greatest tag team of all time, MVP hEaT!, a stark contrast between halves of the four-way match, and so much more!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Andy: King of the Hill (Hulu)

Megan: Herectic (Hulu)

Megan and Andy are back after an unplanned week away to cover the week that was in AEW land. We start with a discussion of Hulk Hogan's passing and legacy, and wrap things up with a lengthy, spoileriffic chat about James Gunn's Superman! In between, yeah, there's wrestling talk!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan AND Andy: SUPERMAN (in theaters!)

Megan and Andy are back swiftly with all the happenings from night one of six from the Aragon Ballroom! New directions begin to form as we trot towards London and Forbidden Door!

A little tardy, but at least it's out before Dynamite!

An all action episode of Dynamite makes for a brief podcast! What can we say? This show rocked!

What a potpourri this week! Aside from show recaps, we have killer doll movie chat, the joys of the local dollar store, and the CORRECTIONS CORNER due to Andy's lucha libre ignorance! Enjoy!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Murderbot (Apple TV+)

Andy: Happy Endings (Hulu)

Justin is back for his quarterly obligation, and we have a lot of stuff to get into! Memories of Justin traveling south of the border TWENTY YEARS AGO, how AEW and WWE are exactly the same morality-wise, hidden tobacco farmer roots, an all-killer no filler approach to television production, and so much more! Always a blast with Justin!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making the Team (Netflix)

Jenny: (in spirit) Next Gen NYC (Bravo/Peacock)

Where else can you get conversation about our current political climate, how they're doing big beds right in Alaska, AND The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, a film that doesn't exist? Nowhere! We also manage to cover the second and (hopefully) AEW/Turner experiment with a four-hour television block and gaze hopefully towards Arena Mexico next week!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Megan: Murderbot (Apple TV+)

Catching a cold in a post-COVID world, long-ass Dynamites, contract non-renewals and the shifting sands of corporate America! All this plus a full recap of all four hours of Fyter Fest! Better late than never!

Scorpio Sky semi-wildin', TK living in Nick Kahn's head, Mark Briscoe's resilience, FOUR HOURS OF FYTER FEST, Ricochet needs a Cru, THE FRAT HOUSE, Jamie Hayter's follow up with the debuting THEKLA, and the big, juicy confrontation between Toni and Mercedes. We're covering it all on this week's Elite Beat!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Grosse Point Garden Society (NBC/Peacock)

Andy: Castle Impossible (HGTV/Max)

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

After a healthy(?) amount of discussion dedicated to Gordon Ramsay's illustrious television career here and abroad, talk turns to Dynamite and the final build towards Double or Nothing this Sunday. Large focus on the super fun trios match in the first hour and the Hangman/Ospreay promo that opened the show and our hearts!

Andy: A good night's sleep!

Megan: Sleep mask use!

The conversation covers a range of topics from personal health and wellness to wrestling news and match analysis. The hosts share their experiences with medication, alcohol, and cannabis, discussing how these elements intersect with their lives and the wrestling world. They delve into recent wrestling events, including match recaps and the dynamics of tag teams, while also highlighting the women's division and the emotional tribute to Sabu. The discussion culminates in the building tension between Nigel McGuinness and FTR, setting the stage for future confrontations. In this episode, Megan and Andy discuss the latest wrestling events, including a thrilling...

Another Monday record means COLLISION COVERAGE. Also, medical updates, Giant Bomb's reprieve and the bibliography of Keith Elliot Greenberg! Enjoy!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+)

Andy: MLB The Show '25 (Xbox)

Misleading title, but we definitely lead off with some scattered thoughts about a website about video games. But it's business as usual after that, with a recap of the big Dynamite from Hangman Country!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Andy: Go to a baseball game!

Megan: The Rehearsal Season 2 (Max)

Excitement strikes Westerville as Andy goes viral! Another great Dynamite filled with action! And to top it off, deeper into the Lynchverse with Season 2, episode 2 of Twin Peaks!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Companion (Hulu)

Andy: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (iTunes)

Posting this late and I've fully forgotten what our plugs of the week are, but we're definitely in raptures over Dynamite and Collision. Enjoy!

Twice in one week! Sorry!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Megan: WytchWood (Switch)

We're back after an unplanned hiatus to talk all about the new April tradition, Dynasty!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Running Point (Netflix), High Potential (ABC/Hulu)

Andy: Civilization VI (Steam, iOS)

It's a bit of a big-picture look at AEW's week, with a quick recap of the Dynamite and going over the two nights of Collision results. Then, of course, May the Giant Be With You!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week:

Andy: AEW Rise to the Top (iOS, Android)

Megan: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu)

Justin is back on the show this week as we chat a bit about Revolution and then go scene by scene with a very chatty edition of Dynamite!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week:

Justin: Like six different things!

Megan: Sunshine (iTunes?)

Andy: Parks and Recreation (Peacock)

We’re back after an unplanned week off, and boy do we have a lot of ground to cover. News, Dynamite, and for the real sickos out there, the conclusion to season one of Twin Peaks!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Running Point (Netflix)

Megan: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (Switch)

News! Dynamite! Drunken Steam Deck purchasing! Twin Peaks! Civilization! A god-awful Office themed mobile game!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Survivor Season 6!

Andy: How I Met Your Mother (Netflix)

We’re back a couple of days late to cover the best paced show in AEW history! We also hit the high points of Dynamite and cover the slew of WWE releases and close up shop by discussing episodes four and five of Twin Peaks!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Andy: La Dolce Villa (Netflix)

Megan: Newsradio

The first great Dynamite in a very long time has us upBEAT here at Elite Beat studios. We talk about all the bouts, and then, for the real sickos, Megan and Andy chat about episodes 2 and 3 of Twin Peaks!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Severance Season 2 (Apple TV+)

Andy: Josie and the Pussycats (I guess rent it somewhere?)

Friend of the show Dave Williams joins us as we discuss all the ins and outs of this week’s AEW content. Plus, we try to find an NBA team for Megan!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: NBA 2K24 (Xbox)

Megan: Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) (podcast)

Dave: The woeful University of Cincinnati Men’s Basketball Team.

In this episode of The Elite Beat, hosts Andy and Megan discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about haircuts and Gallagher's comedic legacy to the latest AEW news and updates. They delve into the dynamics of the wrestling world, including the breakup of The Acclaimed, the future of Britt Baker, and the implications of Baron Corbin's new ring name. The conversation also touches on nostalgic moments from NXT, political discussions, and a detailed recap of AEW Dynamite, highlighting key matches and storylines. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricate relationships and rivalries within the...

Look, I know this AI show notes thing is stupid, but it really makes me laugh sometimes.

In this episode The of Elite Beat, Andy and Megan dive into a variety of topics, including personal grooming anecdotes, tributes to notable figures like Bob Uecker and David Lynch, and the latest wrestling news. They discuss Kenny Omega's return to AEW, the build-up to Ricochet vs. Swerve Strickland, and Jericho's New York Minute segment. The conversation also touches on the importance of representation in wrestling and concludes with exciting updates on upcoming films like Scream 7. In this episode, the...

A lot to cover as we’re back from our unplanned hiatus, so it’s more of an overview of the past two weeks of All Elite action, from Tokyo, Kanto to Athens, Georgia, we’re skimming over everything!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Superman Returns (MAX)

Megan: Scrubs (Hulu)

Megan and Andy review the big ppv and talk about what New Year’s Eve means as old people!

A tale of two shows, as we spend the first half dispensing with the wrestling talk, and then it's all about our holidays for the back half!

00:00 Introduction and Holiday Greetings

05:17 AEW News and Updates

10:35 Ratings and Viewership Insights

15:29 Continental Classic Overview

23:18 Whispers of Cheating and Gimmick Confusion

24:14Technical Mastery: Okada vs. Shelton Benjamin

25:00 The Hurt Business and Their Barred Entry

25:55 Toni Storm vs. Taya Valkyrie: A Fun Match

26:57 Toni Storm's Amnesia: A Wrestling Mystery

27:39 Social Media's Impact on...

Megan and Andy take you through a very exciting edition of the Dynamite program, nerd out about the C2 math, and talk a lot about Superman.

Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Superman (2025) trailer

Megan: Hysteria (Peacock), The Franchise (MAX)

Our great friend Justin Shapiro joins us once again for his annual obligation: Winter is Coming! And that’s not all! Jenny returns for her first full episode in over a year! What’s that like?

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Justin: A Complete Unknown (theaters, soon!)

Jenny: Single All the Way (Netflix)

Megan: The Merry Gentlemen (Netflix)

Andy: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Xbox)

Below is an AI-generated summary from Riverside, and it's too funny not to keep in, at least this week.

In this episode, Megan and Andy discuss experiences on Blue Sky, and the current state of AEW ratings. They delve into Ryan Nemeth's controversy with AEW, Ricky Starks' creative direction, and Maria Kanellis' health update. The conversation also covers the highlights of the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale and the implications for future storylines in AEW. The conversation delves into various aspects of recent AEW events, focusing on character developments, match dynamics, and the overall state...

Megan and Andy are here for you with an almost immediate response to this week's Dynamite! We don't work on Thanksgiving! The Continental Classic begins in earnest with three big matches! Happy Turkey Day!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Shrinking (Apple TV+)

Megan: A Man on the Inside (Netflix)

Megan and Andy take you through the many highs and few lows of a heck of a pay per view, and then spend the back 1/3 of the show geeking out over the plentiful possible permutations of the C2!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

We really mostly liked this show! Good matches, good videos, the Hurt Syndicate are cool. But the Scapegoat stuff. THE SCAPEGOAT STUFF.

Megan: Interior Chinatown (Hulu)

Andy: HOT FROSTY! (Netflix)

Hello friends! This week, we learn about GALAXY CON! And Dynamite!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: The Diplomat Season Two (Netflix)

Megan: Severance (Apple TV+)

I'm not going to lie to you, this week's show is heavy on melancholy AND the infinite sadness, as Megan and Andy DID NOT LIKE HOW THINGS WENT TUESDAY. That said, if you're also sad, maybe it'll be a cathartic listen. And if not, just skip ahead to the Dynamite recap, which we eventually do! Also, Italian citizenship!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: MEN (the film)

Andy: Abigail (Peacock)

A TERRIFYINGLY GOOD TIME!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Halloween Movie Marathon 27!

Megan: Beautiful Madison, Indiana!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week!

Megan didn't like a Dynamite!

Megan: Scream VI (Paramount+)

Andy: In Good Company (Netflix)

Megan and Andy chat about a bold new cinematic direction, predictable results, the monotony of Cole/MJF, and much more as they cover this week's Dynamite from San Jose!

The crew are back to run down Wrestle Dream, a show they mostly kind of, definitely 75% watched!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: What We Do In the Shadows (FX/Hulu)

Andy: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (DIGITAL ON DEMAND)

This is a big one! 5 years of Dynamite and TWENTY appearances by our friend and yours, Justin Shapiro! The Pittsburgh Punner joins us ON THE SCENE from the Peterson Events Center where he took in a night at the bouts! We go over Dynamite start to finish, and our long national nightmare is finally over! AEW has signed a media right deal! We talk all about that and a million other tangents in this near three-hour SUPERSIZED edition of The Elite Beat!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

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With Andy and Jenny on a boondoggle of a vacation in the path of a hurricane, Megan calls in backup from the Great White North! Amanda joins the show to help recap one of the biggest Dynamites of the year!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Amanda: MST3K (Netflix)

Megan: Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch)

Megan and Andy are joined by long-time pal Dave to talk about Dynamite, media rights, Dragon Saddle Day, baptism, and yes, RicoSpreay! Enjoy!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Jenny: The Libby App (app stores!)

Megan: The Witch Trial of J.K. Rowling (podcasts)

Andy: Emma's Baptism! (life)

Dave: His own YouTube page! Search Davekwon on Youtube!

Megan and Andy talk about media rights, Dynamite, baptisms, the allure of having all your streaming subscriptions under one banner, and much more!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Bluey (Disney+)

Megan: Love is Blind (Netflix)

Megan and Andy talk VIOLENCE.

We of course talk about the HOT angle of the summer, but also a bit of a State of the Union for everything going on in AEW.

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Scream 4 (MAX)

Andy: Hacks (MAX)

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: The Films of David Lynch!

Megan: Legally Blonde (MAX)

Megan and Andy take you through this year's edition of All In, from soup to nuts!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Rings of Power (Prime Video)

Andy: Emily in Paris (Netflix)

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week!

Andy: Logan (Disney+)

Megan: Game of Thrones (MAX)

Apologies for the lateness of this episode as we had some technology issues. I was able to save the entire episode, so here it is!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week!

Megan: The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge (Netflix)

Andy: The Greatness of Jean Smart (currently starring in HBO's Hacks)

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: THE OLYMPICS (Peacock)

Megan: Skywalkers: A Love Story (Netflix)

Where else can you get 25 minutes of Bob Dylan talk to kick off an AEW recap podcast? Justin is back!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Is it Cake? Season 2 (Netflix)

Andy: Comedy Bang Bang World (CBBWorld.com)

Justin: X-Men '97 (Disney Plus)

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week!

At long last, we talk BALL on the Elite Beat. Join Megan and Andy for the most in-depth match breakdown we've ever done in tribute to the hour that MJF and Will Ospreay gave us. We also get into ratings, speculation on new AEW timeslots, and the Death Triangle heading to Arena Mexico!

Megan: Interview with the Vampire Season 2 and No One Saw a Thing (both on AMC+)

Are we back? Like fully back?

Megan and Andy traverse the smoothly paved road from here to Wembley as we talk about the big Mariah angle, Blood and Guts, Dynamite 250, Stephanie Vaquer, wrestling ties to famous cheerleading squads, and even a little bit of the Historical Jesus!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Andy: Million Dollar Listing New York (Peacock)

Megan: America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

What do you do when a Dynamite hits on all cylinders? ALL OF THEM!? You heap praise, of course! And that's what we have here this week, a praise chorus for a beautiful program out of Chicago's Wintrust Arena! Bathe in the glorious light with us!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Too Scary; Didn't Watch (Podcast!)

Andy: Owning Manhattan (Netflix)

Roses, thorns, full recap!

Megan and Andy give you an exhaustive preview of every match on Sunday's Forbidden Door ppv. We make our picks as well as break down the booking heading into and leading out of the big show!

Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Curb Your Enthusiasm (Max)

Megan: Glamorous and Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)

We talk about the ratings disaster! We talk about the Owen Hart brackets! We (kind of) talk about Kendrick Lamar! Jenny does a run-in and we talk about THE TRAITORS. It's all here!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Jenny: The Traitors (Peacock)

Megan: The Boys and Generation V (Prime Video)

Andy: Fallout 4 (Xbox Series X)

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Tunnel Talk Podcast

Megan: The Traitors (Peacock)

Sorry for the late posting this week! I barely remember what we talked about! Dynamite for sure, like... for sure! We always talk about Dynamite. So enjoy that!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Fallout (Prime Video)

Megan: Ren Faire (MAX)

A weird one tonight, as Andy is called away mid-show, but Megan manages masterfully with a recap of a heck of an exciting Dynamite!

Hi! Megan and Andy are back, recording the night after DoN 2024 to give you the rundown on everything that happened. We talk match order, the MJF promo, huge stars holding little belts, all kinds of stuff! Please do enjoy this bonus edition!

It's go-home time for All Elite Wrestling, but it's also a FIFTH ANNIVERSARY! So Megan and Andy take you down memory lane with their lists of the top performers in the company's history. After that, it's all about Dynamite and the NEWZ!

Sorry for the mouth sounds at the very beginning!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Taking Emma to a playground!

Megan: AEW Figure Fighters (iOS/Android)

MEDIA TALK. Lots of it! So many weird streaming packages coming up! Get your Disney and your HBO! Get your Netflix and your Peacock! Get your ESPN direct to consumer! MEDIA TALK GETS MY BLOOD PUMPING.

We also cover this week's Dynamite in its totality. Please do enjoy!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Ugly Better (Hulu)

Andy: EA Sports College Football '25 (Xbox Series and Playstation 5)

A good, if unmemorable edition of Dynamite this week, but we talk all about it, as well as news, ratings, Pops AND Plugs of the Week, all the usual stuff! Also, this is somehow nearly three hours long? Enjoy!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season One (Peacock)

Andy: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Disney+)

We get into Dynamite and Rampage in Winnipeg with Kenny Omega's return, Shibata venturing into garbage wrestling, and a little Soft Swerve as he heads into his first pay per view defense!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Vanderpump Villa (Hulu)

Andy: Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu)

We kick things off with an in-depth discussion of the big Elite beatdown angle of Tony Khan, the implications, what's next, TK making the NFL rounds in a neck brace, etc! Full Dynamite recap and news follows, but we've really gotta shout it out when AEW does a big ol' ANGLE.

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (MAX)

Megan: Foundation (Apple TV+)

We're back with a post-ppv b-b-b-b-b-onus episode, running down everything about AEW Dynasty and the post-show presser! Enjoy, and we'll see you back on Thursday!

We are BACK after an unplanned week off to catch up on all the news and then a thorough rundown of last night's Dynamite as we cruise into Dynasty weekend!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Girls on the Boys (Anatomy of a Scream podcast feed)

Andy: The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast

We go LONG this week, as there is so much non-AEW stuff to chat about: will Megan ever buy another video game console? Does being a dad give you a perpetual Peter Pan pass? Will Megan watch Wrestlemania based on her surprising amount of interest in the lineup? All this, plus analysis of the AEW releases, Ortiz' successful pec surgery, CM Punk on Ariel Helwani, and yes, perhaps the worst AEW match of all time. It's all here!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Lady Killers...

Can a chilly Quebec crowd be warmed up by BOOKENDING BANGERS!? Kind of! We talk Mercedes' gabbing, the women's division in general, the Tony Hawk legacy, and so much more.

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: X-Men '97 (Disney+)

Andy: The Gilded Age (MAX, the place to go when you want HBO)

We're finally at the (maybe) end of the Christian/Copeland program, and Megan and Andy are here to talk all about it. That, a full rundown of this week's Dynamite and Rampage supershow that ONE of us watched, and much more! But first, we kick things off with a deep dive into the Quiet on Set documentary and some childhood Nickelodeon musings.

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Megan and Andy: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (Investigation Discovery, Max, Discovery+)

This week on The Elite Beat, it's our quarterly check-in with Mr. Justin Shapiro! And what better occasion than to discuss the long-awaited debut of Mercedes Mone? We go over Dynamite top to bottom, and also take a little time near the top to discuss what's been going on with the show over the past month. Always a blast with Justin, hope you enjoy it!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Justin: Girls5Eva Season 3 (Netflix)

Andy: Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan...

Megan gives a brief update on the goings on plaguing TEB in recent times. But it ends on an up note!

We cover Hangman's injury(?), the announcement of Supercard of Honor, Madison Rayne's injury (?), Forbidden Door's venue, and of course, all the action from Dynamite in Tulsa!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Andy: Jeff Gerstmann Ranks the NES (The Jeff Gerstmann Show YouTube channel)

Megan: American Nightmare (Netflix, which she canceled live on the air!)

With Andy on the bench, Megan has called in ONTARIAN BACKUP in the form of Amanda. They talk all about the news and the big Dynamite from Texas with a DEATH MATCH.

Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Amanda: Baldur's Gate III (Steam)

Megan: Only Murders in the Building Season 3 (Hulu)

Heck of a time tonight as we discuss Dynamite from New Orleans, the return of RANKINGS, mall nostalgia, and much, much more!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Megan: Fast X (Peacock)

Andy: Vanderpump Rules Season 11 (Bravo/Peacock)

We of course break down Dynamite in detail, but the only thing we could open with today is the Janel Grant lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE. It's grim! We also talk RAW to Netflix and what the implications of that deal might be for AEW.

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Legend of Tarzan (Netflix)

Andy: Project 4K77

All the news and results from Dynamite, PLUS breaking news on the departure of Kazuchika Okada from New Japan Pro Wrestling!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week!

Megan: The Scream Trilogy (1996-2000!)

Andy: Plex server update! Those numbers just keep going up!

A feel-good show where wrestling isn't discussed for the first twenty minutes! New Year's resolutions, vacation planning, and the hottest tumbler trends are the order of the day before Megan and Andy get into the week that was in All Elite Wrestling!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week:

Andy: The Dying Embers of the DC film Universe

Megan: The Real Housewives of D&D

Big show to unpack this week! The Undisputed Kingdom do the EXPLAINER promo, Andy discovers the joy of no picture in picture, and Takeshita and Darby have one of the best Dynamite matches of all time!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Megan: The Nextlander Watchcast (Podcasts everywhere!)

Andy: Project 4K77 (Figure it out!)

B-b-b-bonus show! We weren't able to get it together for our traditional post-ppv show this time around, but please enjoy this wide-ranging discussion Andy had with friend of the show Jason about the last five years of All Elite Wrestling!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week

Please enjoy this laidback holiday vibes edition of our show! We talk all about the final Dynamite of 2023, and predict World's End matches, but before all that, it's a nice chat about optometry vs. ophthalmology, the veracity of blue-light glasses, holiday illnesses, and much more!

Andy: John Mulaney: Baby J (Netflix)

Megan: Gilmore Girls (Netflix)

We're winding down on the road to the Continental Classic finals, as we determine the Gold League semifinal. But... THREE men in one wrestling match!? What ever will they think of next? That plus Mark Briscoe's redemption, Toni Storm's befuddlement, and RUSH's pitch to review Gang Warz!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears, as read by Academy Award Winner Michelle Williams (Audible)

Jenny: Hollywood Houselift (Freevee)

Andy: PLEX UPDATE! (Plex)<...

Our best podcast friend Justin Shapiro is back for his solemn annual duty of talking about AEW WINTER IS COMING! Come for the jokes and japes, stay for the learned breakdown of tournament scenarios!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: The Knight Before Christmas (Netflix)

Andy: Rise of the Tomb Raider (Game Pass)

Justin: Spy x Family Movie (Japanese Theaters! Probably here eventually!)

A loose December ep this week, as we chat about Plex servers, advent calendars, and yes, the week that was in All Elite Wrestling!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Megan: Last Christmas (Prime Video)

Andy: Batman: Contagion/Legacy/Cataclysm (Comixology)

The danger of uploading the show the morning AFTER the record is that one can forget what one talked about. We get into everything, though. The debut of CM Punk in WWE, the death of Being the Elite, the status of a co-host, how much we're digging the ol' C2. It's all here, so enjoy!

The Elite Beat Plug of the Week!

Andy: Threedom! (Podcasts)

Megan: Some cult thing on MAX!

Megan and Andy are back for a full rundown of Full Gear, which they watched together, in real life! Another Megan home update, this time with carbon monoxide! Roses, thorns, Tony Khan's bitterness towards his own fanbase! You'll find it all here in this little MP3 file!

It's the go-home show for Full Gear, at least the one that people are going to watch. We get into some news, ratings, and then go over Dynamite in detail, including a little preview of the big ppv ahead on Saturday.

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Jenny: Etsy and crafting as a concept

Andy: Father of the Bride 1 and 2

Megan: Rich and Shameless (MAX)

BIG POSI VIBES here on the pod this week, as Dynamite rebounds simply by putting good matches on the show! We're getting all keyed up as we head towards Full Gear! Full Dynamite recap, plus news, including more talk about the CW than I had personally anticipated!

The Elite Beat Plugs of the Week

Jenny: Because of Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgerton Prequel (Audible)

Megan: Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson (Hulu)

Andy: Acquiring digital movies and TV shows at an alarming rate. A real...