Archive for March, 2009

30th March
2009
written by Sorgatron


This week, our Hip Hop CRAP Stars get read a poem from “The Dude”, emcee lb attempts to “catch them all”, Big Daddy Shit talks WrestleMania, and more!

You can join us every Tuesday LIVE at 7 PM EST on TalkShoe.com andBlogTV.com. Find more about Hip Hop Crap Stars atwww.monkeyflingspoo.com and stay tuned to our weekly stream and subscribe on TalkShoe!

25th March
2009
written by Sorgatron
Don’t tell anyone, but today’s my birthday. My 28th trip around, to be exact.

So I woke up. Went to my job. Didn’t really want to be to big about it. I was expecting an unspectacular day doing unspectacular things at work. We didn’t really plan anything, as we are apt to do most years, and I was content with it passing by without incident.

But then they started trickling in. Little by little.

And a flood happened.

More than 25 happy birthdays hit my Facebook page. I’ve never seen a happy birthday cavelcade like this. They came from my New Media friends, old High School buddies, local professional wrestlers, coworkers, etc. But some stuck out.

David Redd You, sir, are an INSPIRATION!!!

You breed creativity and violence.

You pilot 2 hours of mayhem EVERY W EEK!!

You have been known to lock horns with some So-Rog fella.

But there is ONE day out of the year in which you are no longer invincible!

and that is today! The day of your BIRTH!

BEWARE OF THE ATTACK!!!

PS. Happy Birthday Little Buddy


And old standbys I always dig…

Will Rutherford To Sorgatron, Lord and master of the onyx microphone, the one and only transistorized manbeast! A very happy birthday to you, my partner in digital crime!

To the bi-lingual…

Michelle Hammons As Dora would say, Feliz cumpleaños!


And even a big Twitter from Social Media’s biggest rock star…
chrisbrogan Happy Birthday to @sorgatron , who is passionate about pro wrestling, and is a great guy to know.
So what did we learn today? That Social Media friends means no one forgets your birthday. Thanks everyone, for the warmest B-day reception I think I can recall.
24th March
2009
written by Sorgatron

The Mayhem Crew is rocking the fanmail, voicemail (including sick Sorgatron’s calls), review the first Ring of Honor show in Pittsburgh in 6 years, cover MMA with Dawn Papuga, and get sort of creaped out by Randy Orton. Then the insults fly.


This is Episode 160 for Tuesday, March 24, 2009. You can get the episode here on Talkshoe, subscribe, and as always, stay tuned to www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com for the latest! The Wrestling Mayhem Show is recorded live and can be heard/viewed from 8 PM to 10 PM Eastern on Talkshoe.com and BlogTV.com. Let us know what you think of the show, and your thoughts on the wrestling world by emailing us at goodtimes@wrestlingmayhemshow.com! Don’t forget you can find links related to the show’s news stories and more at our Delicious Links Page for Episode 160!

Boy-Cott-In The IndustryClassified
“Listen” (mp3)
from “Boy-Cott-In The Industry”
(URBNET Communications Inc.)
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TV Loves You BackRestiform Bodies
“Bobby Trendy Addendum” (mp3)
from “TV Loves You Back”
(anticon)
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...She Loves Me NotThe Adorkables
“Hope You’re Happy” (mp3)
from “…She Loves Me Not”
(Insubordination Records)
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18th March
2009
written by Sorgatron

This week, our Hip Hop CRAP Stars have undergone some technical difficulties. But we leave you with a songor two until next week.

You can join us every Tuesday LIVE at 7 PM EST on TalkShoe.com and BlogTV.com. Find more about Hip Hop Crap Stars atwww.monkeyflingspoo.com and stay tuned to our weekly stream and subscribe on TalkShoe!

17th March
2009
written by Sorgatron

In life, I’ve tried to look at things sideways. It’s what keeps you sane sometimes with the monotony of some tasks and life periods. This is where my Brightkite account has helped me greatly.

I found it curious to find the Trojan Condoms conveniently positions next to the Disney Bolt band aids. That should cover all your bases for a night on the town…

Much to the chagrin of my wife, I carried this ball around the pets section. There’s nothing like I giant ball to make you happier. When will she realize that I don’t want to purchase everything I carry around the store?

Cat. On a Clipboard.

She loves that clipboard.

17th March
2009
written by Sorgatron

The Mayhem Crew is contemplating the interesting events in the local indy scene, DJLunchbox tries to keep his composure as we cover the TNA PPV, we celebrate Fit Finlay Appreciation Day (St. Patrick’s Day), and we mark the return of Papuga to the show with her new MMA report!

This is Episode 159 for Tuesday, March 17, 2009. You can get the episode here on Talkshoe, subscribe, and as always, stay tuned to www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com for the latest! The Wrestling Mayhem Show is recorded live and can be heard/viewed from 8 PM to 10 PM Eastern on Talkshoe.com and BlogTV.com. Let us know what you think of the show, and your thoughts on the wrestling world by emailing us at goodtimes@wrestlingmayhemshow.com! Don’t forget you can find links related to the show’s news stories and more at our Delicious Links Page for Episode 159!

Not As FarThree Legged Fox
“Maybe I’m Sorry” (mp3)
from “Not As Far”
(Leeway’s Home Grown Music Network)
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Tales from the Velvet PocketKALRI$$IAN
“The Drunken Master” (mp3)
from “Tales from the Velvet Pocket”
(Psychokinetics)
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Not As FarThree Legged Fox
“Maybe I’m Sorry” (mp3)
from “Not As Far”
(Leeway’s Home Grown Music Network)
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11th March
2009
written by Sorgatron

This week, our Hip Hop CRAP Stars explore the Silent Ninja actually learning to be deadlier, receive a call from “The Dude,” and finally hear from Big Daddy shit from the road of his “Magic Tour” around the world, and reflect on Alan Cox and how radio sucks now.

You can join us every Tuesday LIVE at 7 PM EST on TalkShoe.com and BlogTV.com. Find more about Hip Hop Crap Stars atwww.monkeyflingspoo.com and stay tuned to our weekly stream and subscribe on TalkShoe!

11th March
2009
written by Sorgatron

Lately, I’ve read a lot about Cable TV, and it’s endeavors to reach it’s programming (and fees?) to the internet. Also, I’ve been attempting to find ways to lessen my bills (thanks, economy) but not cut what I really watch. I know we watch only a handful of channels in my household. I’ve deleted some of the higher price level ones (such as G4 and FX) in favor of their online options to watch.

As I continue to analyze, I find that the majority of my television watching has been on the “free” local networks (that I pay 5.99 for), USA (for the obvious WWE, Burn Notice, and Psych), and a mattering of shows on Cartoon Network, Sci-Fi (again, because of the wrestling). Most of these shows are available online (ECW, Burn Notice, Psych, Heroes, etc.) The only gaffe is WWE RAW, that is shown live only (with clips online later). Honestly, if I cancelled my cable, bought a Tivo, a digital antennae, and hooked up a Mac Mini or PlayOn for my Xbox 360, I would only miss out on that WWE RAW, in the long run. Anything else that wasn’t online, well meh, I can wait for it on Netflix (which also provides hours of enjoyment via Xbox streaming.)

One of the biggest pains is realizing just what you are paying for. Typically, a portion of your monthly bill goes to each of the stations on your provider. Think about it. I’m paying, according to my Dish Network Bronze plan, for Country Music Television and Horseracing TV. Really? Trip that fat for the stations you watch. Then down to the stations that you probably wouldn’t miss.

One problem is if we have this option to slim down what we watch on television, the lesser networks that would be left in the dust for being a smaller niche, like Horseracing TV, wouldn’t be able to proceed to make money. Keep in mind that we are also subjected to commercials on these stations we pay for.

It just intrigues me that the television industry has been built on this symbiotic relationship that tends to force content to your television you probably wouldn’t even want to pay for.

Do you think you’re paying for what you’re using?

10th March
2009
written by Sorgatron

The Mayhem Crew gets the Bronx in studio again, as Mad Mike visits us again hot off of the crazy IWC show this past Saturday, the big indy story coming out of Butler, PA, and discuss home break ins, why TNA is dead to DJlunchbox (again), and more!

This is Episode 158 for Tuesday, March 10, 2009. You can get the episode here on Talkshoe, subscribe, and as always, stay tuned to www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com for the latest! The Wrestling Mayhem Show is recorded live and can be heard/viewed from 8 PM to 10 PM Eastern on Talkshoe.com and BlogTV.com. Let us know what you think of the show, and your thoughts on the wrestling world by emailing us at goodtimes@wrestlingmayhemshow.com! Don’t forget you can find links related to the show’s news stories and more at our Delicious Links Page for Episode 158!

The Outlaw EPBlake
“Leave Us Alone” (mp3)
from “The Outlaw EP”
(Scion Records)
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People of EarthDr. Steel
“Back and Forth” (mp3)
from “People of Earth”
(reapandsow, Inc.)
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My Favorite ThingsSubstantial
“Day in the Life (feat. Steph)” (mp3)
from “My Favorite Things”
(QN5, Inc.)
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5th March
2009
written by Sorgatron


Over the years, I’ve found myself invovled with a series of, what you could call, business ventures.  I suppose not business ventures in the typical sense.  I’m talking about rallying some people to work on fan sites, some video projects, and a few other small projects that were started “just for fun” but had the goal to become much more serious.   

It seems that, more often than not, they go south for one reason or another.  Maybe it’s the businesses I’ve drawn myself to.  (Music and Wrestling force you to be very cautious of who you deal with)
But over the years, after butting my head against the wall several times, there are things I’ve learned: 
  • Contracts, Contracts, Contracts.  Even if it’s your best friend, if you claim you want to be partners in a venture, get it on paper.  
  • Stop doing crap for free.  Ever since I did my first website for a friend’s band, I should have made sure I was getting something in return.  On one hand, I thought it was cool to be “with the band”, and I was getting a chance to use my prospective talent (being this was pre-college).  
  • Is there a history?  You often spark a really cool idea with your close buds.  Then you go for it, and maybe they’re not there anymore.  Take a hard, objective look.  Is your aquaintance on time when you do anything social?  Are they the first you call when you need a serious hand?  How is that going to apply when you really need them to do something for real.  You can’t go anywhere with an anchor tied to your leg. 
  • Document everything.  Many times, things can end in a “he said, she said” situation.  Often clouded by anxiety over the business plan working, not working, or simply moving slowly.  
  • Do you really have the time/energy for this? I’ve been one to have my hands in “too many cookie jars” over the last few years.  And that’s taken it’s toll.  I’ve taken to find myself running headlong in a couple of potential ventures at the same time, while still attempting to sustain all of my old pet projects at the same  time. 
  • Know when to cut the cord.  Are you getting anything from this?  Is there still any potential if you stay the course?  Is there something else that seems more viable this might be in the way of?  I’ve wanted to cut the cord on one site for a while due to the  waning of community participation, but it’s afforded me several opurtunities to work with artists.  While one of my newer ventures still hasn’t gotten “where I wanted it” for the three years I’ve been into it, but I can’t beat the connections
So, I’m sitting on the edge of some changes to my life, and taking control of a bit more than I have in the last few years.  I’m still trying to figure a lot out, so here we are, reviewing the history so we don’t repeat ourselves, because the patterns are showing themselves.  
What do you think? 
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