{"podcast":{"title":"Tales from the Attitude Era","slug":"tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544","podcast_index_feed_id":6910544,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6643cc1845c59a00122f52c0","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/tales-from-the-attitude-era","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1715719019875-6343d81b56de721196e9aac17faf12be.jpeg","author":"Tommy Blacha & Robert Pasbani","episode_count":115,"summary":"Pro wrestling shows dominate the top sports podcast charts, but none are from the perspective of the show's writer, until now. Tommy Blacha has written on Conan O'Brien, Da Ali G Show, The Eric Andre Show, and co-created Adult Swim's Metalocalypse . He was also the head writer of WWE (then WWF) during their big boom period, affectionately referred to as The Attitude Era. Tommy was a significant figure in the Attitude Era, primarily known for his work as a comedy writer and performer. He played a crucial role in shaping the entertainment aspect of the WWF product during this time. Joined by co-host Rob Pasbani (Metal Injection, Squared Circle Pit), the two look back on the unique moment in time. discussing the creative mindset behind some of the biggest stories of the Attitude Tales from the Attitude Era is a weekly one-hour podcast looking back at a specific famous moment or storyline from the period in WWE when Blacha was head writer, between 1999 and 2001, producing some of wrestling's most iconic personalities, both in front of and behind the camera. There was a sense of heightened sensationalism surrounding the industry during this time. Fans were eager to learn about the back…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:27.290274+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544"},"episode":{"title":"Former WWE Writer Answers Your Questions Part 2","slug":"former-wwe-writer-answers-your-questions-part-2","published_at":"2026-04-27T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544/former-wwe-writer-answers-your-questions-part-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tales-from-the-attitude-era-6910544","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tales-from-the-attitude-era/episodes/former-wwe-writer-answers-your-questions-part-2","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6643cc1845c59a00122f52c0/e/69ee3f9f6eeb59e2ba60c88f/media.mp3","summary":"Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani pause their week to week reviews for a very special Q&A episode. Attitudinals submitted their best questions, and Tommy delivers backstage insights from the peak of the wrestling boom. We discuss the turning point of WWF creative feeling too corporate following Fully Loaded, the chaotic energy of the locker room, and the logistics behind the infamous Kennel from Hell match between Big Boss Man and Al Snow. Tommy also dives into the pressure of live television and how wrestlers change spots on the fly due to last minute time cuts. Other major discussion points include: - Drafting a 10 man fantasy roster in the year 2000 featuring Eddie Guerrero, Raven, and Kenta Kobashi. - Reflecting on the greatest matches of all time, including Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13. - Why the modern WWE product struggles to capture the magic of the late 90s for WWE fans. - X-Pac getting legitimately angry over a segment involving Kane and a pool of pudding. - The lost art of television announcing and why Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone were so effective. 0:00 Intro and Patreon Update 1:23 When did WWF start to lose its fun? 4:43 The impact of buying WCW and corporate management 6:14 What the Attitude Era actually felt like 9:39 Why modern WWE pacing and long entrances are frustrating 14:46 Why did the Attitude Era work so well? 17:11 Corporate synergy, Pat McAfee, and celebrity wrestlers 23:11 How the Netflix deal changes WWE's risk taking 24:48 Fantasy Booking: Poaching 10 wrestlers for a new promotion in 2000 30:35 The final 10 man roster is locked in 33:43 How much of the show was planned vs. called on the fly? 37:19 The frustration of live TV time cuts 39:53 Did Tommy Blacha maintain backstage friendships? 41:11 Peak J…","meta_description":"Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani pause their week to week reviews for a very special Q&A episode. 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