Michael Sorg: Podcaster & Video Production

Video Producer and Creative Media via @sorgatronmedia & @sidekickmediaco ! #prowrestling #tech #podcasting #videoproduction Also: @usindywrestling @awesomecast

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Are we too quick to judge people based on what we see on television?

In Fishing Without Bait 521, Eamon and Merlin discuss how reality TV editing shapes public perception and why trauma, personal experiences, and context deserve consideration before we judge someone.

Sometime…

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Austin Cairns hadn’t started a podcast. He wasn’t involved in wrestling yet. His announcing experience was still limited.

Then a scholarship event put him in the same room with sports broadcaster Alby Oxenreiter.

That introduction became the beginning of one of the most impor…

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Who benefits when people aren't encouraged to question authority?

In this clip from Fishing Without Bait 521, Jim Ellermeyer and Merlin discuss religious control of information, access to the Bible, and the importance of education and independent thinking.

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What happens when you combine classical theater with a haunted house experience? 🎃🎭

Joanna Lowe shares the story behind Unhinged, her immersive Halloween theater production in Pittsburgh, where audiences moved between performances and even discovered secret shows in unexpect…

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Remote learning was new for everyone — including the teachers.

Austin Cairns remembers a private conversation with one of his teachers, Ryan Javadan, who told him plainly that he didn’t like teaching through Zoom and would rather have everyone back in the classroom.

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Zakeia Mercer shares how she identified as nonbinary for several years before beginning her transition as a woman—and why understanding yourself can be a process.

Watch the full conversation:
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#FishingWithoutBait #ZakeiaMercer #LGBTQ #Transition #Identity

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What happens when you question the standards society expects you to follow?

In Fishing Without Bait 520, Merlin discusses why queer and transgender people challenge traditional expectations simply by living authentically.

Sometimes personal growth means recognizing that the m…

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**How Childhood Trauma Teaches Us to Stay Silent**

What happens when a child experiences trauma but doesn't have the words to understand it?

On Fishing Without Bait, Merlin and Jim Ellermeyer discuss how childhood abuse can shape self-esteem, encourage unhealthy comparisons, …

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Monica Ruiz of Casa San José says Pittsburgh has made real progress—but there is still much more work to do.

In this clip from Fishing Without Bait 536, Monica talks about language access, changing communities, and the challenge of letting go of an outdated idea of what Pittsb…

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Not knowing something doesn't make you stupid. Refusing to learn is where the problem begins.

In this clip from Fishing Without Bait #520, Jim Ellermeyer and Merlin explore why acknowledging what we don't know is essential to personal growth.

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Austin Cairns remembers how quickly “two weeks” turned into months of isolation.

With both of his parents working on the front lines, Austin worried about his family, his friends, and what was happening outside his home.

Eventually, fear turned into complacency.

Hear Austin’…

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Thank Jared Noe for having me out to help bring MLW back to PPV in Chicago Saturday night! It was fun to see some old production friends. https://t.co/QYAEt2MgJV

[Matt @TruePrinceOfPro]

LET'S FREAKING GO!!! @JoshuaBishop_ is the new MLW World Heavyweight Champion!!!! #MLWSuperFight

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@TruePrinceOfPro This has been pretty fun!

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No one is fearless.

Jim Ellermeyer and Joanna Lowe talk about the difference between fear and courage—and why waiting until fear disappears can keep us stuck.

Courage is learning how to deal with the fear that’s already there.

Watch the full conversation on Fishing Without B…

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Austin Cairns didn’t begin with a big broadcasting job.

The sports teams already had announcers, so his first opening was announcing the marching band during halftime.

That small opportunity introduced him to his first mentor, gave him more reps behind the microphone, and eve…

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🎣 Nobody knows everything. Are you willing to ask for help?

Jim Ellermeyer and Jessie Notarius (The Unwilting Tatiana) discuss teamwork, cooperation, and knowing when to ask questions.

Sometimes growth starts with asking!

🎧 Full episode:
https://t.co/pNUmdK6xo7

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Jim’s challenge is simple:

**Stop trying to be perfect. Start becoming more awake.**

Pay attention to the moment, participate in it, and begin taking the next step on your path.

🎣 From Fishing Without Bait 527: Be More Awake: Lessons From the Buddha

Full episode:
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Busy weekend before heading to Florida for more work!

Tune in starting tonight on https://t.co/NIDz7kzDFN for Victory Championship Wrestling! https://t.co/fM7XQhEryo

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What if you gave yourself permission to choose again?

Melissa Carey joins Jim Ellermeyer for part 3 of their conversation on Fishing Without Bait. In episode 539, they explore the power of “I choose,” the fear of making a different decision, and finding meaning in a life that …