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Titan Up!

Titan Up!

By J. Aaron Torias

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstitanup/subscribe Titan Up is a podcast, formerly known as Beyond Good Enough, by book editor and writer J. Aaron Torias, who also happens to be autistic and living with ADHD. On this podcast, I cover a variety of topics from personal life to professional wrestling to the goings-on in our world and on social media. Let's buckle down and Titan Up!
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My Immortal Dramatic Reading & Commentary, Part 1

Titan Up!Jan 21, 2022

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One sided friendships & religious traumas

One sided friendships & religious traumas

Drako and myself, later joined by one of his best friends, discuss the mental and emotional tolls of one-sided and transactional friendships and give examples of when the trauma of said relationships are compounded by the weaponizing of religion.
May 04, 202402:27:04
Being truthful about the dead: a deserved eulogy

Being truthful about the dead: a deserved eulogy

One month after the passing of my mother's mother and with her birthday near, I had time to think about my every memory of her, including the emotional abuse and gaslighting I received at her hands from childhood to my late 20s, and decided to compose a more... realistic eulogy, as well as a brief thought on why only praising the dead that were despicable to one in life, is delusional at best, and dishonest at worst.
Feb 21, 202448:09
Predatory and abusive women

Predatory and abusive women

Final episode of 2023. So, inspired by an online friend's status on a site I frequent about his two sons needing to be just as protected against female predators and seeing both the backlash and survivor stories he received, I grabbed Drako to discuss the mental gymnastics people put on display in response to said friend's status and also, how being a predator or an abuser isn't just limited to men. This topic also hits home for me.

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Dec 22, 202303:08:19
More on CM Punk, AEW All Out 2023 Review

More on CM Punk, AEW All Out 2023 Review

Decided to drag Drako along once again to review All Elite Wrestling's end-of-summer pay per view.

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Sep 05, 202302:26:13
WWE Payback 2023 Review, CM Punk Fired From AEW

WWE Payback 2023 Review, CM Punk Fired From AEW

I decide to cover the show after SummerSlam and drag Drako along for the ride. Needless to say, it wasn't good but had to express myself. Also on the agenda is the CM Punk/Jack Perry confrontation and what led to Tony Khan firing him before AEW Collision aired.
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Sep 03, 202302:00:40
Drako's Fuckboy Chronicles, Part IV
Aug 18, 202303:43:56
Super Smash Bros™️: Riverboat Rumble, Boundaries & More

Super Smash Bros™️: Riverboat Rumble, Boundaries & More

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Drako returns and we discuss the August 5 brawl that has been referred to as the Sweet Tea Party in Montgomery, Alabama, as well as the events that led up to the brawl, our reactions, reactions of those on social media and how we ultimately felt about the whole thing. We move on to accountability, boundaries and the conviction of Tory Lanez over the Megan Thee Stallion shooting.
Aug 13, 202302:38:56
The Ups & Downs of Being an Author

The Ups & Downs of Being an Author

Drako, Kia and I discuss the hardships as well as the victories that come with being a published writer and I have several small announcements that have to do with their works.
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Jul 31, 202301:43:31
Level 36: Let's Talk!

Level 36: Let's Talk!

Been a while since the last episode about interracial dating, but this episode is a recap on my birthday (July 21), some life changes, reading a couple of Reddit threads about toxic jobs and how they relate to me leaving a job I was at for over six years, update on the Fuckboy Chronicles, my thoughts about the Jason Aldean song and the reactions to it, and changes made to the podcast, including the reason for the name change and a switch from monthly listener support to paid subscription.


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Jul 31, 202359:16
Interracial dating and talking down on your own race

Interracial dating and talking down on your own race

Disclaimer: things are unpredictable during a live show and unfortunately, that includes people making offensive remarks who were dealt with accordingly.


Drako suggested we talk about interracial dating. I added on talking about folks who look down on people who share the same skin color as them. Also, this is the last episode of BGE.

Jun 23, 202303:47:26
Pagan Picnic 2023, Toxic Bosses and Jobs

Pagan Picnic 2023, Toxic Bosses and Jobs

I give a recap this episode, about my experience I shared with friends at St. Louis' annual pagan gathering, and then go into some Reddit threads about toxic authority figures at jobs.

Jun 05, 202354:59
Wrestlemania 39 Night 2 Review
Apr 03, 202302:24:46
Wrestlemania 39 Night 1 Review

Wrestlemania 39 Night 1 Review

Drako, Steven, and myself are joined by Anthony of the Black Brewers Podcast as we review the first night of WWE's Showcase of the Immortals.

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Apr 03, 202301:49:13
AEW Revolution 2023 Review

AEW Revolution 2023 Review

Giving my honest commentary on Tony Khan's latest annual production.

Mar 13, 202301:17:14
AEW Dynamite (3/1/23) and Rampage (3/3/23) Review

AEW Dynamite (3/1/23) and Rampage (3/3/23) Review

I elected to review the weekly shows before Revolution, All Elite Wrestling's annual first pay per view of the year and well, you get what you get with a review of Revolution to follow.

Mar 08, 202348:07
WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Review
Feb 19, 202301:48:27
WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Review

WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Review

Steven finally returns (welcome back, ya SOB!) and joins Drako and myself to review the annual starting point of the Road to WrestleMania. Come listen to our thoughts and a little banter.

Jan 29, 202301:59:51
Animorphs: The David Trilogy

Animorphs: The David Trilogy

I decide to get reacquainted with a book series I started in sixth grade and never finished until at least 10 years ago. Now I share some commentary on a particular part of the series that never had an opportunity to be adapted for the television series.

Jan 09, 202331:56
The David Trilogy (Trailer)

The David Trilogy (Trailer)

A preview of a future episode.

Jan 05, 202300:47
Discussions of 2022: A Recap

Discussions of 2022: A Recap

This is a recap of the shows from the past year.

Jan 02, 202301:29:49
Black Roundtable 2: BBC, QOS, Sexual Racism and Fetishization of Black Men
Dec 18, 202201:48:11
What is support?

What is support?

Provoked by a woman who openly admitted to not being supportive of her loved ones after I shared post about friends and family not contributing to the visibility of their loved ones, Drako joins me for a discussion about unsupportive loved ones for our endeavors and what supporting us means and exactly how folks can do just that.
Nov 01, 202201:48:29
AEW Rampage 9/30/22 Review

AEW Rampage 9/30/22 Review

Concluding week 2 of the AEW Reviews, and I get less nice about this show.
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Oct 02, 202232:31
AEW Dynamite 9/28/22 Review

AEW Dynamite 9/28/22 Review

Week 2 of the AEW Dynamite reviews and I gave my opinion: good, bad and ugly.

Sep 30, 202201:00:39
AEW Rampage Grand Slam 2022 Review
Sep 28, 202241:56
AEW Dynamite Grand Slam 2022 Review

AEW Dynamite Grand Slam 2022 Review

A temporary return to wrestling reviews was made necessary by a heated discussion and comments by the same person who prompted the last wrestling show Drako and I did. So, I tried to be as nice as possible to this episode of AEW Dynamite coming from the Arthur Ashe Arena.

Sep 27, 202237:07
Some Things You Call Kink... Really Aren't: the Follow-Up

Some Things You Call Kink... Really Aren't: the Follow-Up

This is a follow up episode putting in great detail why Drako brought the reason for my last show to my attention, as well as a response to people who didn't listen to said show yet got offended at what I said.
Sep 18, 202201:40:37
Some kinks deserve to be shamed
Sep 14, 202224:59
(7/26/2022) What Turns off Wrestling Fans

(7/26/2022) What Turns off Wrestling Fans

Recorded days before the regime change in WWE, we discuss what turned off wrestling fans after the Attitude Era and what's missing in wrestling.

Aug 17, 202203:02:56
Overturning Roe v Wade, Risks of Hexing and "Celebrating" Boosie

Overturning Roe v Wade, Risks of Hexing and "Celebrating" Boosie

Drako returns as we talk the United States Supreme Court's recent decision, their future plans, the gambles witches take when hexing someone, and rapper Boosie's obsession with the LGBTQIA community.

Jul 03, 202202:14:15
Entitlement And Audacity
May 16, 202202:32:04
Everything Wrong With The LGBTQIA Community As Highlighted By Social Media

Everything Wrong With The LGBTQIA Community As Highlighted By Social Media

Drako and I return to discuss the community and the issues within.
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May 10, 202202:08:17
40 Years of Kia Moore: Reading Of A Complicated Melody
May 09, 202252:60
Concluding the My Immortal Dramatic Reading & Commentary
Apr 26, 202201:11:48
Wrestlemania 38 Night 2 Review

Wrestlemania 38 Night 2 Review

Drako and I complete our review of the 38th annual production of WWE's largest premium live event. This may be the last wrestling show for a while.
Apr 05, 202201:13:20
WrestleMania 38 Night 1 Review

WrestleMania 38 Night 1 Review

Drako and I review the first night of the annual major event of WWE and give our thoughts on each match.
Apr 04, 202202:15:57
WWE 2K22 Review, Random Wrestling Talk

WWE 2K22 Review, Random Wrestling Talk

So, Drako and I decide to talk a little about wrestling and give our input on WWE's latest video game.
Mar 25, 202202:36:04
Goodnight, Bad Guy: BGE & Drako's Den Pay Tribute to Razor Ramon

Goodnight, Bad Guy: BGE & Drako's Den Pay Tribute to Razor Ramon

Drako and I reflect on the passing of Scott Hall, known as Razor Ramon, and speak fondly of our memories of him as fans.

Mar 18, 202201:11:53
WWE 2K22 Review (Trailer)

WWE 2K22 Review (Trailer)

Just a sneak peek for a coming episode; reviewing the newest WWE video game.

Mar 17, 202200:38
AEW Revolution 2022 Review

AEW Revolution 2022 Review

Reviewing the latest production by Tony Khan and friends.

Mar 17, 202202:47:07
Reading The Lost Dragon by Drako
Feb 28, 202223:48
My Immortal Dramatic Reading and Commentary Part 3
Feb 26, 202257:23
WWE Elimination Chamber 2022 Review
Feb 26, 202201:17:09
Solitary Practitioners vs Coven Witches: Thoughts

Solitary Practitioners vs Coven Witches: Thoughts

Drako returns as we talk more about our path and the advantages and disadvantages of both the path of the solitary practitioner and those who choose to join a coven. This talk was inspired by the Black Magick Podcast, which you can check out at anchor.fm/blkmjk!

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Feb 02, 202201:41:22
WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Review
Jan 30, 202224:55
Black Roundtable: Consensual Non-Consent Play as Black Men
Jan 30, 202201:13:33
My Immortal Dramatic Reading and Commentary Part 2
Jan 22, 202201:00:29
My Immortal Dramatic Reading & Commentary, Part 1
Jan 21, 202254:02
Lessons of 2021

Lessons of 2021

Drako and I talk about everything from 2021 and what we look to get out of 2022.

Jan 03, 202201:51:54
Jussie Smollett Verdict Convo

Jussie Smollett Verdict Convo

Drako decides to join me as I suddenly find the urge to talk this whole Jussie Smollett thing and why his actions offend Black Queers who've been victimized just for existing. Then we move on to Black Lives Matter, as their response to Jussie's verdict prompted this episode.
Dec 15, 202101:21:48