Creative Differences

Episode 17: Wrestlers As Fast Food Chains

September 17, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 45.2 MB

With a sorta slow week in wrestling upon us, Andrew and Samuel have some fun figuring out which wrestler best represents a bevvy of fast food chains. Why is Starbucks the hardest one to assign? Why did Taco Bell take so long? Which Japanese wrestler ends up as White Castle? I know these answers, but you won't unless you tune into the episode and find out! Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show Twitter: www.twitter.com/cdwrestlepod Samuel's Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesamuelhale ...

Episode 16: Chris Jericho(?)

September 10, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 33 MB

In what looks to be the most bizarre show yet, Samuel starts talking about the recent events of AEW World Champion Chris Jericho. Then five minute or so into the show, Hell breaks loose and doesn't stop until the show ends. If you like wild podcast rides, well this is the one for you. Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show Twitter: www.twitter.com/cdwrestlepod Samuel's Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesamuelhale Andrew's Twitter: www.twitter.com/theotherandrewm

Episode 15: AEW All Out Review

September 03, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MB

Another solo show for Samuel, as Andrew is off looking for the Holy Grail again this week. He dives in on the final All Elite Wrestling pay per view before they hit TNT in October. He breaks down in general what AEW has become four shows in, talks about the biggest four matches and what they did or didn't do, and wraps up with some comments about the presentation of the show as a whole while touching on a controversy regarding a now ex AEW star. Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show T...

Episode 14: AEW All Out Preview

August 27, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MB

No Andrew on this week's episode, he's on vacation. So Samuel goes it alone, previewing the biggest matches upcoming on All Elite Wrestling's All Out pay per view on August 31st. He talks through how Cody vs Shawn Spears could steal the show if properly done, the path to success for Kenny Omega vs PAC, and what's the best choice for AEW's first champion between Hangman Page and Chris Jericho. Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show Twitter: twitter.com/cdwrestlepod Samuel's Twitter: tw...

Episode 13: AEW vs NXT

August 20, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MB

After a busy weekend of news, Samuel and Andrew break down what all has happened regarding the NXT to USA announcement and what that means for AEW. They also talk through more about AEW's most recent signing, and debate on what the core AEW model is based on what has been presented thus far. Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show Twitter: twitter.com/cdwrestlepod Samuel's Twitter: twitter.com/thesamuelhale Andrew's Twitter: twitter.com/theotherandrewm

Episode 12: NJPW G1 Climax 29 Review

August 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

G1 Climax 29 came to a beautiful end on Monday; Andrew and Samuel come together to review what was considered one of the best tournaments in company history. They analyze the G1 Final, while talking about the big moment that happened a couple matches before regarding Bullet Club. Also talked about is the tournament in a macro sense: what match was best, who did a lot for themselves, and overall feelings about the 29th installment of the G1 Climax. Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show...

Episode 11: Matches That Made Us Pt. 2

August 06, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MB

The second part of our Matches That Made Us series, featuring Andrew's choice of a 1997 WCW classic between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero on Halloween Havoc. You can find the link to the match here. Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show Twitter: twitter.com/cdwrestlepod Samuel's Twitter: twitter.com/thesamuelhale Andrew's Twitter: twitter.com/theotherandrewm

Episode 10: Matches That Made Us Pt. 1

July 30, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

The first of a two week series of episodes where Samuel and Andrew talk about matches that helped make them fans. This week it's Samuel's turn, and he's going back to a summer Raw from 2002. Watch the match along with them here. Show website: www.cdwrestlepod.com Show Twitter feed: @CDWrestlePod

A Quick Show Announcement

July 29, 2019 05:00 - 1 minute - 974 KB

Samuel pops in for a quick moment to announce something about the show.

Episode 9: Women's Wrestling

July 22, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MB

On the show this week, Samuel and Andrew tackle some issues related to the state of women's wrestling in 2019. It includes the hot button issue of intergender wrestling, the faulty logic of how Japan keeps the genders separate, and whether crowds are more apt to give up on a women's match than a men's.

Episode 8a: Slammiversary 17 Review

July 19, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MB

A bonus show! Andrew went to Slammiversary the day after G1 Glimax 29 opened in Dallas, and after telling the story off air we decided to bring it to air as a special edition.

Episode 8: AEW Fight For The Fallen Review

July 15, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 45.1 MB

Samuel and Andrew give their thoughts on All Elite Wrestling's Fight For The Fallen. The show also serves as a bit of a review of the company three shows into their existence.

Episde 7: G1 Climax Dallas Instant Reaction

July 08, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MB

Andrew and Samuel were in attendance for the opening night of G1 Climax 29 at the American Airlines Center. Right after the show ended, they hustled to a secret location to record their immediate reactions to the first ever G1 Climax show held outside the United Stated.

Episode 6: G1 Climax B Block Preview

July 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

With less than a week before G1 Climax 29 opens, Samuel and Andrew are back to preview the B Block. This turns into a discussion heavy episode, with things such as what a WWE version of the G1 might look like, what wrestlers in the B Block will excel, and what wrestler should have been in the A Block. They also give their choice for who wins both blocks, who wins the finals, and what the road to Wrestle Kingdom 14 looks like post tournament. For more information on Creative Differences, vis...

Episode 5: G1 Climax A Block Preview

June 24, 2019 04:30 - 53 minutes - 42.6 MB

The road to G1 Climax 29 begins this week, with Andrew and Samuel previewing the A block of the tournament. It's a bit of a roundabout way to review, with a few tangents along the way. However, it'll get you ready for night 1 of the tournament on July 6th in Dallas.

Episode 4: The First WWE Show

June 17, 2019 06:10 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MB

On this week's episode, Samuel and Andrew have a talk about the WWE and what's going on there. They also announce what they'll be doing for the next few weeks on the show.

Episode 3: Masters of Our Own Dominion

June 10, 2019 03:51 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Samuel and Andrew review all things Dominion, with a few spirited discussions about: The booking of the Junior Heayvweight Division Should their be another Naito-Ibushi match anytime soon How Jay White won and lost from the Elite leaving The state of good and bad guys in NJPW

Episode 2: Big Matches in New Japan

June 03, 2019 04:20 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MB

Samuel Hale and Andrew Martin take a look at the BOSJ finals, what could come from the Jon Moxley-Juice Robinson IWGP US Championship match,and look at what could be the continuation of a strange year for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship when Chris Jericho faces title holder Kazuchika Okada.

Episode 1: Double or Nothing Review

May 26, 2019 23:06 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Samuel Hale and Andrew Martin debut their new professional wrestling podcast by talking about All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing pay per view. They go in depth on what they liked, didn't like, and what they were unsure about. It's a long form discussion of AEW's first offering into the wrestling marketplace. You can follow the show on Twitter @CDWrestlePod. The hosts can be found @thesamuelhale and @theotherandrewm. Thank you for listening!