Alone in the basement

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to someone who has been apart of the American deathmatch scene for close to two decades, Insane Lane! Instead of doing a whole career retrospective on this one we start by talking about his return in March of 2021 after a nearly five year layoff from wrestling. He tells us why it was that he came back and what he was most nervous about when it came to coming back. His feelings on how he has been received since coming back. We also talk about his dramatic weight loss and how he says he hasn’t been in shape like this in twenty years. From there we move on to this weekends Tournament of Death. He tells us how he was contacted to be in TOD. What it feels like to be making an appearance at TOD since his last one in 2007. He shares his feelings on the other competitors. Thoughts on facing his tag team partner Brad Cash in the first round, and maybe most importantly what it would mean to him to win Tournament of Death. When I first started getting into the American deathmatch scene in the mid 2000’s, Insane Lane was one of the people I watched and helped shape an entire fandom. To be able to have the chance to talk to him and see him currently having such a great run both mean a lot to me. This is definitely an interview I will always hold close to my heart.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to someone known for their work in Western, Central, and Upstate New York, Markus Zeal in his first ever podcast appearance! Listen as he tells us about how he became a fan of wrestling through his dad and how that bond between them lasts till this day. Who some of his early favorites were and what has kept him a fan of wrestling. What led him to wanting to be a pro wrestler and how he wound up training under Isys Ephex and Zaquary Springate. He tells us what training was like and how long he trained before his first match. Markus also tells us whether he finds working in singles or as a tag team more difficult. His response on how he’s been accepted by the wrestling community in New York and what his goals for the future are. Then as always the random questions at the end. Markus Zeal has all the potential in the world to be one of the big breakout independent wrestlers in the northeast over the next few years. His talent and passion for the business are so prevalent in this interview and you can tell it’s something that means so much to him. This was an interview that I truly enjoyed from beginning to end and I can’t wait to watch Markus grow in the ring.

Nearly two years to the day of his last appearance on the show, Brad Cash is back! In the first part of this episode we catch up with Brad about what’s happened in the last two years. Asking what it’s been like to share the ring with people like John Wayne Murdoch, Effy, Hoodfoot, Sage Sin, Remington Rhor, Satu Jinn, Lilith Grimm and more! We then go on to talk about despite wrestling more names and being very active since we last talked if he still feels underrated. Brad then tells us what he feels are some of his biggest accomplishments over the last two years. We then move on to talk about Brad’s debut in Tournament of Death. With only single digit days remaining until TOD, Brad tells us how he was approached to be in TOD. His feelings towards the people who feel like he doesn’t deserve a spot in the tournament. His feelings on the seven other wrestlers in the tournament. His thoughts on facing tag team partner Insane Lane in the first round. Why it’s always him and shark teeth and what it would mean to him to win TOD. Brad is one of my favorite people to have on the show because of his ability to always have me laughing. There’s something about his delivery that has me rolling through most of the interview. Also hear how Brad’s wrestling bucket list includes Akeem and a bear, what it would sound like if Necro Butcher and Tank were to give his eulogy, his time as a middle school English and math teacher and how that came to an end. Then as always the random questions which lead Brad into going off about about why he hates the movies Tusk and Poetic Justice. This is definitely an episode that will have you laughing all the way through.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to ABBS! Most known for his work in the Northeast US for promotions such as Camp Leapfrog, Blitzkrieg! Pro, Invictus, Wrestlers’ Lab, Pro Wrestling Magic, and Wrestle Association HEARTSTRONG Gumi. ABBS tells us how he was a late bloomer when it came to discovering wrestling and a surprising name comes when he says who caught his eye and kept him watching. He then tells us about his love of World of Sport and how his wrestling world grew. What made him decide that he wanted to be a wrestler. What his first years were like training under Johnny Rodz. What made him decide to pursue a chance with other independent promotions. Where the idea for ABBS came from. How he has been revived by the wrestling community and what some of his best memories are so far along with his goals for the future. Then as always the random questions which this week has us discussing the question of what defines seafood as seafood. ABBS is easily one of the sweetest and nicest people that I’ve met in wrestling. While his gimmick isn’t always warmly welcomed by those within wrestling, ABBS love for wrestling is true and he always gives his all. Something we can all respect.

Hey everybody! In this episode we talk to “Queen of the Indies” Tiffany! This episode marks a first as this is the first other podcast host that has been on for an interview. We talk about how she got into wrestling, how she fell out of it, and then got back into it. Find out what wrestler it was that hooked her to keep watching. What made her want to be more than just a fan. How she got into doing a podcast about wrestling. Why she feels podcasting is a good outlet for her. Her relationship with fans and wrestlers before the podcast to now. How wrestling podcast hosts benefit the business and how they can negatively affect the business. Advice for someone who might want to start their own wrestling podcast, and as always the random questions at the end. Including a basement story that definitely caught me off guard. Tiffany is someone you can always see and hear at indy shows all over the northeast while maintaining an amazing body of work through the indie wrestling corner. It was incredibly awesome to talk to her and hear what she had to say along with telling a bit of her story.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to Shannon Hunter! Someone with over 20 years in the business but is currently working in a behind the scenes role for CZW and XPW. We talk about how she came to work with CZW and she explains her role with the company. With Tournament of Death 19 only weeks away we breakdown this years entrants and why they were chosen to be in this years tournament. She gives us plenty of insight and detail on this years TOD and the current state of CZW as a whole. From there we move on to talk about how she became apart of the XPW reboot. What her role with the company is, as well as what it’s been like working with XPW. There is a lot that is covered in this interview that honestly can’t be explained in a short description. Shannon voices her feelings on why fans should continue to support CZW and XPW and where they fit in the independent wrestling community. This honestly might be one of my most detailed oriented episodes in a while and it’s very interesting to hear takes from someone who works with two polarizing people within independent wrestling. And as always the show always ends with the random questions but this episode has one answer that almost leaves me unable to recover. I really hope you all enjoy this episode!

Hey everybody! After a near 8 month layoff we’re finally back! In our first episode since February we talk with a name familiar to those in the capital district and central parts of New York and New England, High Voltage Omar! We talk about how he first discovered wrestling and how his love for it grew. Who some of his early favorites were along with what has kept him a fan. What made him want to be a wrestler and what it was like to train in Puerto Rico under Invader #3 and Savio Vega. We talk about the point where he almost walked away from wrestling and the struggles of trying to find a place after returning from Puerto Rico. We then cover his recent appearance on AEW Dark Elevation and his goals for the future. And as always the random questions at the end. HVO is someone who has helped bring the quality of wrestling in Upstate NY to a new level and it was an absolute pleasure to be able to spend some time with him and hear his story.

Hey everybody! For this episode we talk to Mr. Fantastic Will Knox! Listen as we talk about how he fell in love with pro wrestling and some of the angles that have hooked him throughout the years. What have been some of his biggest challenges and accomplishments. What it is about pro wrestling that fulfills him. This is another one that goes off the rails quick and returns for bits and pieces but it’s when we go off topic that this episode gets really good. You can hear Will tell stories of what it was like for him growing up a wrestling fan and how some of those moments have translated into him as a pro wrestler. Some of his favorite moments and experiences that not everyone has gotten the chance to have. Will’s love and respect for pro wrestling can be felt throughout this entire episode and that’s what makes it special.

Hey everybody! For this episode we have Mike Skyros back on for a one on one interview for the first time since early 2020. In this interview we catch up on a lot of the things he’s done since then while covering a lot of other topics. There’s so many broad things that are covered in this episode from the muppets Swedish Chef, 80’s and 90’s AJPW, opinions on wrestling, etc. We also spend time talking about his career in promotions like Test of Strength Wrestling, Immortal Championship Wrestling, and New York Championship Wrestling along with a few hours. We also get to talk a bit about the Institute of Professional Wrestling and the culture that goes along with the school. Mike Skyros went from being just a person that I had on for an interview to someone that I truly look at and care for as a friend. In the past couple years it has been amazing to see the growth that he has made and in my opinion has become one of the best pro wrestlers in the northeast.

Hey everybody! It’s the first episode of 2022 and this one is quite the deep dive. In this episode we talk to The Mighty Bosch and Syd Morrigan who are known mostly for their work in the New England indie scene. This one starts like a normal podcast but we go off the rails early and never go back, and not in a bad way at all. It’s hard to explain everything that is contained in this episode. We talk about pro wrestling and how it can be viewed and it’s evolution to what we see today. We talk about how Syd’s pro wrestling fandom is only years old and how that translated into being involved in the scene. Bosch talks about how he first trained in the 90’s and his run for a few years before leaving pro wrestling and what the journey was like to return 20 years later. There is just so much contained in this episode that will really make the gears in your brain go crazy as we dive deep into our feelings about pro wrestling and independent wrestling.