Grit & Glitter

The Sugar At The Gate

Harley is joined by returning guest Kristen Ashly and first-time guest Adriana to discuss the debut show from new joshi promotion Marigold!
Fields Forever saw Rossy Ogawa's first show since leaving Stardom and they discuss all the matches including thoughts on Bozilla, who will be in the title pictures, differences between Stardom and Marigold, and possibilities of a Marigold-WWE relationship.
Plus: Dear Ziggy with Ziggy Haim on starting wrestling training at an older age.

Rip The Tongue From My Mouth (w/ Kim Kelly)

Em talks to labor and heavy metal journalist Kim Kelly about her new wrestling fandom, attending Joey Janela's Clusterfuck Forever in person, and her article for The Nation: "The Glorious Proletarian Theater Of Pro Wrestling."
Plus: another installment of Dear Ziggy sees Ziggy Haim giving tips to maintain bright hair colors!
And Harley and Em answer listener mail on overlooked North American women's matches that should have received 5 stars from Dave Meltzer.

Everyone Knows It's Windy (w/ Ziggy Haim)

It's the special premiere of two brand-new recurring G&G segments!
20 Questions sees people answer a 20-point questionnaire covering topics ranging from wrestling to music to day jobs to hopes and fears.  To test out the new segment, Em and Harley put themselves to the test.
Plus:  it's the debut of our new advice column, Dear Ziggy!  Every week Ziggy Haim answers your questions and dispenses advice and guidance on a variety of topics.  This week, Ziggy tackles the art of self-confidence and faking it 'til you make it.

People Say I'm Jealous, But My Kink Is Watching You

It was a double-header weekend of women's wrestling from two of the big three.
Harley, Em, and Mayydayy discuss the Knockouts action at TNA Rebellion including Jordynne Grace and Steph De Lander being overrun by a bunch of men, Decay's greatest hits tour, the disappearance of Killer Kelly, and the slow build of Ash By Elegance.
Then: Em and Harley talk the ladies of AEW Dynasty including Willow Nightingale clobbering Julia Hart in six minutes, Toni Storm and Thunder Rosa wrestling a good match, Mina Shirakawa, and whether Mercedes Moné will actually win the TBS title.

The 2024 Women's Wrestling Draft

On the season 12 premiere of Grit & Glitter, it's the 2024 women's wrestling draft!
This year Harley and Em are joined by Tess Schmucker (Women's Wrestling Watch) and Meg James (Gravy Bowl) to compete to draft their own rosters, drawing wrestlers and broadcasters of marginalized genders from WWE, AEW, TNA, Japan, and the indies with each of them trying to build the strongest all-around roster.
Who will be their #1 draft picks?  Which wrestlers will be the most coveted?  Which top stars will go unclaimed?  And which promotion will prove the hardest to draw from?

It's A Radiation Vibe I'm Groovin' On

On our season 11 finale, The Glitterati take Philadelphia!  Harley, Em, Don, Lindsay, Mayydayy, and Val Pancakes all descended upon the city of brotherly love for a WrestleMania-less WrestleMania weekend.
With the aid of Lindsay's cousin (and brand-new wrestling fan) Rebekah and friend of the show Laz, they discuss their personal highlights from shows including Effy's Big Gay Brunch, For The Culture, Spark Joshi, TJPW, ThrashElvania, Stardom, CFU, Progress, GCW/JCW, and Joey Janela's Clusterfuck Forever.

You're My Favorite Thing (w/ Kevin McElvaney of ThrashElvania)

Harley talks to PWI editor-in-chief Kevin McElvaney about running his first show, this Saturday's ThrashElvania.
They discuss surprises found in running your first show, raising funds for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, and putting together matches like Shazza McKenzie vs. Delmi Exo, Rhio vs. Hyan, and Laynie Luck & GPA vs. Brandon & Kasey Kirk in the Kirks' couple invitational.

Old Notebook

Harley, Lindsay, and Don cover Kanpai, the second(?) show from American joshi promotion Kitsune Women's Wrestling.
Unagi Sayaka vs. Janai Kai for the Kitsune Championship!  Jordynne Grace vs. Yuu!  26 other women in 7 other matches!
Plus:  The Glitterati are heading to Philadelphia for a WrestleMania-less WrestleMania weekend.  *insert Michael Scott it's happening gif*

I Burn Brighter: The Life & Career Of Kimber Lee (w/ Edith Surreal)

Harley & Em are joined by very special guest Edith Surreal to present the ninth installment in their series "Living Legends."  With this series, we strive to present a definitive look at the lives and careers of some of your favorite wrestlers.  Where did they come from?  How did they get to where they are today?  And why are they so beloved?
This time: it’s Kimber Lee!  From being the first female graduate of the CZW Academy to the only woman to hold the Chikara Grand Championship, through going viral with Chris Dickinson, showing out in the Mae Young Classic, and wrestling in the final Shimmer match ever.  This is the story of the princess who saved herself.
 
Our playlist for this episode:
 
Kimber Lee vs. Nevaeh
CZW Super Saturday (2/4/2012)
 
 
She’s A Wrestler: A Kimber Lee Documentary (12/8/14)
 
Kimber Lee vs. Chris Dickinson in a no disqualification match
Beyond King Of Arts (3/1/2015)
 
Princess KimberLee vs. Heidi Lovelace for the Chikara Grand Championship
Chikara The Secret Of The Ooze  (3/19/2016)
 
Kimber Lee vs. Kris Statlander in a steel cage
Beyond Americanrana  (7/28/2019)

Your Name In His Mouth (w/ Genesis & Exodus of Team Exile)

Lindsay and Mayydayy travel to the sacred purple mat of WOW Superheroes to talk to two members of Team Exile!
Genesis (Selena O'Sullivan) and Exodus (KZT) discuss how they came to WOW, finding their characters, forming Team Exile, and advancing to the semi-finals of the ongoing trios tournament with their new protégé, Ice Cold.