In the first part of the episode, Lyric is joined by Cresta Starr (@crestatheestar) to discuss AEW Dynasty, equity for women in wrestling media, X-Men, and more. In the second part, Lyric previews Stardom All Star Grand Queendom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric & Dani (@danidontmiss/@blkgrlwrestling) review NJPW's Windy City Riot in Chicago and discuss Jon Moxley's IWGP World title win, Jack Perry's star-making night, & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric is joined for another interview, this time with Teasy Jones also known as Monteasy, host of Teasy's Table & co-host of the Swerve City Podcast + a pioneer in bridging wrestling & hip-hop. Topics discussed include his upcoming album, the intersections of hip-hop & wrestling, wrestling themes he's worked on, and more. Check out Monteasy's music and other projects at https://linktr.ee/monteasy. --- Support this podcast:...

A brief episode of gratitude from Lyric as Maps & Graps turns 1 officially! Thank you to all who support this show and all other content from Lyric. #mapsandgraps #chatsandgraps #wrestling --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric is joined by Tasha (@rasslinrhapsody) to review the recent RevPro Revolution Rumble at York Hall in London. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric is joined by AEW's Willow Nightingale to celebrate Women's History Month and discuss her recent work with Kris Statlander & Stokely Hathaway, street fights, wrestling internationally, and so much more! Transcribed highlights from the interview are available on Bodyslam.Net. Catch Lyric on Wednesday nights after #AEWDynamite with Dani (@danidontmiss) for The Dynamite Book on Bodyslam.Net's YouTube. --- Support this podcast:...

Lyric is joined once again by Ben (@grapsontaps) this time to preview All Japan Pro Wrestling's upcoming Champion Carnival tournament. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric is joined by Ben (@grapsontaps) to review Nights 1 & 2 of New Beginning in Sapporo and preview the brackets for March's New Japan Cup. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

In the final installment of the Black History Month 2024 interview series, Lyric chats with NJPW's Fred Rosser about his trailblazing career as a Black queer wrestler, his current work with NJPW Strong, Black History in wrestling, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric sits down with Texas independent wrestling standout Maya World to chat about the impressive start to her young career, her influences & goals, Texas wrestling, Black History, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric is joined by NJPW's Kevin Knight for a special interview talking about the young generation of NJPW stepping up in 2024, his current run in TNA/Impact, goals for this year in New Japan, Black History Month, plus more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric was joined by Davis (@DAVISakaDRIP from Banks vs Davis) to discuss the recent NJPW New Beginning in Osaka show that included the final chapter in the Okada/Tanahashi rivalry, a sensational rematch between Bryan Danielson & Zack Sabre Jr, and Will Ospreay's final match in NJPW in a steel cage. The New Beginning in Sapporo cards were previewed as well plus a few thoughts and predictions around the NJPW-AEW-CMLL relationship. --- Support this podcast:...

Lyric is joined by a fan favorite Maps & Graps guest, Charlie, to make some predictions about the upcoming massive AEW Revolution + NJPW Windy City Riot PPVs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric kicks off 2024 in Maps & Graps with the knowledgeable  @ScottEWrestling  to preview what's already shaping up to be an unforgettable year in puroresu wresting! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

In a special in-person interview in Tokyo, Japan, Lyric sat down with Stardom's Thekla to discuss the end of Donna Del Mondo, her hiatus from wrestling, her goals as a singles wrestler in 2024, and so much more. Disclaimer: This was recorded in a coffee shop so there is more background noise than usual. Audio cleaning software was used to improve the speaker sound quality as much as possible but apologies for any audio issues that may be in the episode. --- Support this podcast:...

To close out 2023, Lyric sat down with the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions, El Phantasmo & Hikuleo of Guerrillas of Destiny to chat about the year they've had and their upcoming Wrestle Kingdom 18 match. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric sat down with Lio Rush to discuss his outstanding year in NJPW, Impact, and all over the world + his goals for 2024! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric chats with the Renaissance Woman, Hyan, about her recent standout NJPW Strong Women's Championship match versus Giulia, her favorite travel pastimes, Star Wars, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric recaps NJPW Power Struggle and previews Lonestar Shootout and Wrestle Kingdom 18. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric sat down with Wrestling Winedown's Lo ahead of the November 1 debut of Lyric & Lo's new AEW Dynamite Post Show on Bodyslam.Net. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric is joined by Charlie of Wrestle Purists to recap NJPW Royal Quest and preview Fighting Spirit Unleashed, Power Struggle, and Super Jr. Tag League. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric sits down with the founder and curator of ASÉ Pro Wrestling, "The Revolutionary" Darius Lockhart, ahead of their December 1 debut in Charlotte, NC in the Grady Cole Center. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support

Lyric reviews Destruction in Ryogoku, Nagoya Golden Fight, & Dynamite Title Tuesday as well as the recently released Super Jr. Tag League lineup. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maps-and-graps/support