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Dark Side of the Ring: Daffney Review & Discussion
Published 10 months, 2 weeks ago
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[Enjoy this free podcast originally released on our members-only Patreon, POSTwrestlingCafe.com]
Karen Peterson and Kate from MTL review Dark Side of the Ring: The Scream Queen, Daffney — VICE’s interpretation of the career and legacy of Shannon Spruill.
In this podcast, Karen & Kate discuss:
- DSOTR’s approach to sensitive topics like bipolarism, suicide, and the impact of the internet
- Participant involvement in the episode
- Spruill’s advocacy for mental health, on the job injuries and employee rights
- Thematic parallels to our previous Luna Vachon documentary review
Recommended Media:
- Sisterhood of the Squared Circle: The History and Rise of Women's Wrestling - By Pat Laprade & Dan Murphy (2017; pps 238-240)
- Crazy is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts & Breaking the Rules - By A.J. Mendez (2018)
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- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – 1-800-273-8255
- International numbers – https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
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