Longtime ring announcer and broadcaster for promotions such as AAW Pro, Freelance Underground, Freelance Wrestling and Zelo Pro, Jimmy D is one of Chicago indie wrestling’s most recognizable voices. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes Jimmy D for the first time to preview AAW’s “Ring of Fire,” discuss what drew him to wrestling, times working for various local promotions, interactions with Drew McIntyre, Eddie Kingston, Mustafa Ali, opinions on local stars such as Project MONIX and Alfonso Gonzalez, and who his influences are. Former TNA World Champion Sami Callihan also joins us to preview the Chicago debut of his promotion Wrestling Revolver as we break down the card, talk about his feud with Mance Warner, how hot TNA is and more. Plus, Mike recaps All Heel Wrestling and Game Changer Wrestling, highlights new champions at Wrestle League and previews GALLI Lucha Libre and AEW Dynasty.

Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!