The Workers Club
Join the Workers Club a weekly discussion on books from the world of professional wrestling. A smart podcast for dumb people. A dumb podcast for smart people.
We encourage listeners to purchase the books we cover and take the ride with us. We discuss somewhere around 50 pages an episode.
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Episodes
168 episodes
168 - You Must Think I'm Loco (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 4)
The Workers are going through it as they continue their discussion of Sean Oliver's The Transfer. So many plots, so many characters, so much telling and a few dumb sentences. It's enough to make Trevor tap. We're halfway throu...
167 - Beyond the Mat (1999)
RIP Barry Blaustein - Wilson and Larry watch the documentary that every wrestling fan of a certain age had to see...a documentary forever seared in our memories - Beyond the Mat.
166 - Carrots & Caramel (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 3)
We continue our discussion of The Transfer against everyone's wishes. Sean Oliver's choices are discussed as well as Gen Z Friends, manosphere podcasts, and more! The word of the day is transgressive. MaMMa Mia!
165 - What Kind of Man Are Ya? (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 2)
The Workers get back to discussing Sean Oliver's The Transfer. We meet The Basement Man and The Ground Man, the main character Laine is having an affair. The book breaks Larry and he'd like to TRANSFER to a new book, Trevor can only...
164 - It's a WWE World & We're Just Living in It
The Workers take an immediate break from Sean Oliver's book to talk not watching Wrestlemania, read and discuss the Linda McMahon New Yorker article and then top it off by watching the WWE segments of Netflix's Kill Tony Mania.
163 - Kill the Irishman (2011)
Larry and Wilson discuss a film that is very important to Larry. We discuss Kill the Irishman. Recorded in late spring/early summer of 2024. Enjoy!
162 - Frank (2014)
Larry and Wilson discuss the movie Frank. This was recorded in February of 2024! Enjoy.
161 - He Was Hard (The Transfer by Sean Oliver Part 1)
We go back to the Sean Oliver Literary Universe. Does it take place at a school? Yes. Is it a "psychological thriller"? No, it's a "supernatural horror." Is the movie Funny People discussed? Not in the book b...
160 - Ready to Rumble (2000)
On the evening of the President of the United States threatening to go nuclear on Iran the workers watch Ready to Rumble. Everyone is mentally well including the main characters of this movie.
159 - In the End, Nothing Worked (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 7)
We finish Brett Forrest’s autopsy of the XFL, ask questions with no answers, take Bryan Alvarez to task and pick the next book. Next week a watchalong - Ready to Rumble.Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their loca...
158 - I'm Pyro, I'm Bill (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 6)
Wilson is back from vacay, Gus is tired, and Vince McMahon is having at it with Bob Costas. XFL ratings are at an all time low and Ryan Clement is the last to know he might be a schmuck. Next week we finish the book and Larry picks ...
157 - McMahon Drive or Blue XFL: Lets Get Surreal (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 5)
We discuss the goofy XFL cheerleader locker room segment that no one wants credit for, Brett knows the real He Hate Me story and Ryan Clement stares into the abyss of validation.Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their l...
156 - Jesse Ventura VS Rusty Tillman (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 4)
Rusty Tillman is harassed by the Governor of Minnesota, Brett is getting a little saucy, ratings and attendance are tanking in the XFL and we find out who is responsible for Dick Ebersol and what Dick’s deal is.Buy the book! We enc...
155 - Vince is a Pervert (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 3)
Something about going back to 2001 and the current events has us riled up. Lots of asides and we watch the Vince McMahon Bob Costas interview.Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also un...
154 - He Likes Me (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 2)
Everything is fine as the workers continue their discussion of the XFL. Club favorite Hunter S. Thompson shows up and questions are asked of the author and of the world we live in.Buy the book! We encourage workers to support...
153 - In The Year 2000 (Long Bomb by Brett Forrest Part 1)
It’s time to travel to the year 2000. Vince McMahon and his WWF at their peak while pro football and NBC are looking for answers. The XFL begins.Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but w...
152 - WWE Legends House Watchalong
Issues are addressed and its a hazy watchalong. XFL book next week.
151 - Game Over (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 8)
Discussion of Russo’s mind comes to an end. The workers wrap up Forgiven.Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some of these books aren't readily available. With tea...
150 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 67 (Vince Russo Watchalong)
All your favorites are here for JCW Lunacy’s downward spiral. Vince Russo has yet another Chosen One, Vito calls Jasmine a whore, Moshpit Mike has a bad night, and don’t forget Mr. Fifties.
149 - Happy Christmas/War On Protein is Over (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 7)
Gus recaps his night at JCW, Al Snow is a method actor, Paul Levesque is a Fox News talking head, and Russo remembers the Attitude Era.Buy the book! We encourage workers to support their local bookstore, but we also understand some...
148 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 66 (Vince Russo Watchalong)
In what was heralded as the BEST JCW Lunacy episode to date by Vince Russo was actually a miserable slog for the workers. A dog shitting in someone's bag, Vito apparently has a metal plate in his head, Russo and the Zombies, and Russo int...
147 - Tangent Time (Forgiven by Vince Russo Part 6)
The workers sink deeper into a Saved and Forgiven Vince Russo’s ramblings as he explains what he looks for in movies (boobs) and another memory of Sable (latex handprints on boobs.)Buy the book! We encourage workers to support thei...
146 - JCW Lunacy Ep. 65 (Vince Russo Watchalong)
2 boring hours…is Vince Russo spinning his wheels already? An old man dressed like a twelve year old boy, a man dressed as Santa being stabbed, Mr. Anderson doesn’t look well and Vince Russo is being accused of sexual harassment. &n...
