Absolute Talk!

A Summer to Remember?....or maybe one to forget so far. That and more on this FB Live audio replay from last week. If you have any fun topics that are discussion-worthy comment on Instagram or Facebook with #absolutetalkpodcast

We continue to look back at the wrestling landscape of 2020 where everything was so very different. This week, myself, Eddy V, and Lou Colella share our favorite and most forgettable topics from last year. Such categories include male and female wrestlers, entrances, matches, shocking and surprising moments, and more to come!!

It was dubbed, "The Year Wrestling Went Quiet," by Eddy V. as he, myself, and Lou Colella take a look back at the wrestling landscape of 2020. This week we celebrate and remember the lives of the superstars that left us too soon last year.

Today I sit down for a fun "MAN TO MAN" chat with fellow longtime west coast swing dancer Mark Bolter! We'll dive into his dance journey, shoot the breeze on a variety of other things, and what has he been up to during the pandemic?

On July 3rd 1991, one of the greatest movie sequels of all time premiered in theatres! Join myself and Vicky Locke as we take a deep dive into "Terminator 2 - Judgement Day" from the story on-camera to everything behind the scenes. There are spoilers so we do recommend watching the movie first.

We conclude our conversation with more Fun Facts About Tara Trafzer featuring the ones that we lost during the pandemic. Plus, we look back at one of her strictly swing competition videos from 2015 with Ben Morris, sorry no royalties Ben, haha! Also, social dance etiquette, and what she's looking for while judging dancers in competitions? Don't forget to check out taratrafzer.net and the IFL History Page on Facebook for Fun Facts Friday as she drops a heavy dose of that historical knowledge!

The conversation continues on as we discover more fun facts about Tara Trafzer! This week, we look into her journey into dancing west coast swing that ultimately led to doing some amazing routines in Rising Star and Classic. Also, how did she start emceeing, the challenges in that role, and what are the plans to help groom anyone that want to do it?

One of the all-time greats in west coast swing dancing, Tara Trafzer, joins the pod this month as we turn the tables on her! That's right, we get to know more about the host of "Fun Facts Friday" which you can find on the IFL History page via Facebook. Today, we go back to her time dancing growing up including the first pros she got to learn from. Also, what are her favorite countries she likes to travel to and her favorite sport? Plus, we shoot the breeze on the more recent social issues that have been significant the last few years.

Here's the audio replay of my Facebook Live from June 1st. Don't forget to follow #absolutetalkpodcast on Instagram and Facebook.

Hello folks, class is in session as we turn back time 20 years ago with fellow 2001 Wilby High School alumni, Vania Estes (Avelino). We share our favorite memories from the past that really stood out for us to this day. And not just that, but the most enjoyable teachers, subjects, clubs & activities, food, classmates, playing hooky....WHAT?! Also she reflects back on immigrating to U.S. that you absolutely have to hear including the challenges once she got settled in.

Joining me this week is my good buddy Matthew O'Sullivan, host of "The Sully Show!" We get into when that show started up along with how he met his current co-hosts JT Hollis and Adam. Plus, how he became a DJ at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington, CT, some tech talk, wit' a little rock and roll! Plus, what life is like as a dad with a major story about his then-newborn daughter that could've taken a turn for the worse.

The fun conversation continues with west coast swing great Edem Attikese for more than a New York minute! He shares with us how he met his Rising Star dance partner Jes Ann Nail, some insight to how they choreograph their routines, and what almost derailed those plans. Also, what places he would like to travel to once the restrictions are lifted, and what are his favorite dance events and memories?

Coming from New York is none other than west coast swing dance pro wizard Edem Attikese! We had a fun conversation that we had to break it up into two parts, that's how amazing it was! We catch up with what he's been up to during the pandemic, also how he got started in the dance along with the challenges competing in the All-Star division versus Advanced. Part 2 airs next Monday.

On this special Tuesday episode, myself along with fellow fanatic, "Tomdog" Morse of Channel X, take a deep dive into the third and final trilogy of the Star Wars saga! We look back on Episodes VII, VIII & IX, "The Force Awakens", "The Last Jedi", and "The Rise of Skywalker" from synopsis to behind-the-scenes. Plus, the rumor and innuendo of what the original storyline would've been George Lucas himself. And as always, "MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!"

Here's the audio replay from Earth Day catching up with everybody. Plus, stay tuned towards the end to find out what's happening on the podcast in May.

This week I shoot the breeze with the fantastic west coast swing dance pro of the North, Maria Ford! We'll discuss how she got interested in that dance and some of her favorite events and pros that she enjoys dancing with. Plus, we'll dive into some of her creative writing and what she's been up to during this pandemic.

We continue with to look back on my high school play from 20 years ago "West Side Story" this time with fellow Jet, "Baby John" played by Adam Pru. He reflects back from rehearsals to the last day of the show what the experience was like and why it was the only play he ever did. Also, he shares how he got into standup comedy along with his favorite inspirations.

April starts off with a bang as myself along with military movie fanatic, Alyssa Schoeller, review the movie "1917". We share our favorite memories from what we saw in the film including the characters, the main story of the movie and our reactions to everything in between. Plus, we'll deep dive into everything that took place behind the scenes that ABSOLUTELY made this all possible and why this is one of our most enjoyable films ever!

Look Up! We got a fun interview for you today as fellow westie dancer Jill Schultz joins the pod! There's a fun little story we'll talk about related to the topic. Plus, we dive in to her dance journey from salsa to west coast swing including how she found out about the latter. She also shares with us her times traveling the globe, other activities and what she's been up to during the whole crazy pandemic.

In case you missed it, here's an audio replay from my very first Facebook Live episode of the podcast from last Friday night. We had a blast catching up on things and look forward to maybe more! But, what didn't air last Friday I saved till the very end today as I announce a MAJOR decision regarding my future in 2021.