Talk Radio 49

We are well on our journey to Anniversary XX inside the Valiant Arena. And it appears that everyone is gunning for each other! DeMike and Josh Cross are locked in the middle of a intense battle. And if either man has it his way the other won’t make it to April! Speaking of not making it Ray and Shane continue to send messages to each other. But it appears Ray fired the loudest shot this past Saturday. Showing off a new and improved submission and striking game! And with submissions being the topic how about Asa Morta sending a strong message at X-Kaliber. One just has to wonder when not if she will invoke her rematch clause. On the topic of new champions how about “Taco Hell” El Rey and Cataclysm? They have been impressive but it appears the Venson Brothers May be their kryptonite. As they etched their name in the #1 contenders spot last Saturday. Will they finally break through? And breaking through has been nothing new for “The Main Event” Curtis Dawn. He’s done it every show since he debuted. But the one ceiling he hasn’t been able to break is that of the ASWF champion. With these two seemingly destined to collide one has to wonder. Is it time for the “Main Event” to become the Main Event?

Join "The Voice of the ASWF" Michael Carnahan as he recaps what was a REVOUTIONARY night in the ASWF as they kicked of 2019! After an eventful opening New Year's Show that seen not one but TWO championships change owners. We will break down everything that happend at the show and get you ready for this Saturday night in the Valiant Arena. As ASWF gets ready to host a benefit show for one of our own A.D. Sky at the Valiant Arena 201 Hwy 367N in Tuckerman, Arkansas. Make sure to tune in at 7 either on Talk Radio 49 or on the ASWF Wrestling facebook page and call in (347)989-1171. You never know who you will get to talk to and interact with you may just end up speaking with your favorite superstar!

On December 23, 1991, a fire broke out in the home shared by Todd and Stacey Willingham with their three daughters, Amber, 2 and twins Karmon and Kameron, 1.   Willingham was at home alone with the girls at the time of the fire and he was the only one to escape it.  Willingham’s callous behavior and his inconsistent statements to family, friends and investigators caused suspicion.  Those suspicions were confirmed when investigators ruled out electrical or gas problems in the house and found no evidence of an accidental cause.  Testing of the threshhold of  between front door and porch found traces of charcoal lighter fluid, which is an accelerant.  Other indicators of arson were observed, including pour patterns in the floor of the twin’s bedroom and in the hallway leading to the front door.   Willingham was convicted and sentenced to death in August, 1992.  After unsuccessful direct appeal, state post-conviction and federal habeas corpus proceedings, including writs to the U.S. Supreme Court that were declined by the Court, Willingham’s execution date was set for February 17, 2004.  Two weeks before the execution date, materials were sent to Dr. Gerald Hurst, a chemist and arson expert.  Dr. Hurst issued a report ruling out arson and criticizing the original investigation.  This claim, too, was unsuccessful and Willingham’s execution went forward.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of the evidence against Willingham, his direct appeal and post-conviction claims and the continued efforts by his family, with the help of the Innocence Project, to exonerate him.

When we left you at "Christmas with the Claus" Steve-O had just retained his ASWF Championship over Will Cage and Curtis Dawn. Who will be the next person to put thier name in line to face the most resilent ASWF Champion in history? And what is next for the challengers in that fans bring the weapons match for that matter? Speaking of what's next we will have the first in depth interview with "Bad" Brad since being forced to walk away from the ASWF! That was of course because the "Suicide King" was able to defeat the "Original Misfit" Josh Cross in the Last Man Standing Match. Speaking of the "Suicide King" his joy did not last very long as moments after being victorious. The "Infamous Choke Out Artist" "Insane" Shane launched a sneak attack on Ray and left him unconcious in the center of the ring. Both gentlemen are scheduled to be in the building this Saturday you have to assume security will be at an all time high! Tyler Knight were able to defeat the "Titans of Violence" Keegan and Heinzman and the Venson Brothers. But of course if you listen to "The Greatest Gem Known To Man" he once again did it all by himself. Of course you have to give the assist to his partner but also the aformentioned "Titans of Violence". Because after they were defeated they returned to the ring and cost the Venson's their best shot at the belts! We now have a NEW ASWF Evolution champion after X-Kaliber was able to defeat "The Mistress of Mayhem" Asa Morta. Morta put a respectable fight but in the end her body just could not take the pain any longer . In the most brutal match of 2018 Cataclysm finally destroyed Deadly Dale in the Barbed Wire Mayhem Match. And in what has to be the match of the year for 2018 D-Mike was FINALLY able to defeat Insane Shane. After a short break ASWF Aftermath is back and LIVE on Talk Radio 49 and the ASWF Facebook Page!

On November 3, 2005, Teresa Halbach, a 25-year old photographer from Calumet County, Wisconsin was reported missing by her mother.  The last time anyone saw or heard from her was on Monday, October 31.  Her last appointment on that date was booked by Steven Avery, who used the name “B. Janda” to photograph a van located at Avery Auto Salvage in Manitowoc County.  On  November 5, Teresa’s Toyota RAV-4 was found hidden on the Avery property by civilians who were searching the salvage yard with permission from Earl Avery.  A .22 rifle was seized from Avery’s trailer on November 6 and a burned Motorola cell phone and burned Canon camera were found in a burn barrel near Avery’s trailer on November 7.  On November 8, 2005, a Toyota key was found in the bedroom of Avery’s trailer.  The license plate for Teresa’s vehicle was found later inside a car on the Avery property.  In February, 2006, an Avery cousin reported that 16-year old Brendan Dassey had been acting out, crying a lot and losing weight.  During questioning on March 1, 2006, Dassey admitted to his involvement in Teresa’s murder and provided information that led to the discovery of a .22 bullet with Teresa’s DNA in Avery’s garage and Avery’s epithelial DNA on the hood latch of Teresa’s vehicle.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on December 18, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. Central for an interview with Kenneth Kratz, the former Calumet County prosecutor who tried Avery and Dassey and the author of Avery: The Case Against Steven Avery and What “Making a Murderer” Gets Wrong.   We’ll discuss the evidence linking Avery and Dassey to the murder of Teresa Halbach and the backlash from the Netflix documentary Making a Murderer.  We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.

On July 29, 1985, P.B. was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, beaten and left for dead in woods on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.  A local deputy believed that P.B.’s description of her assailant fit Steven Avery and county law enforcement fixated on him as the perpetrator.  In spite of an alibi and leads pointing to another suspect, Gregory Allen, Avery was arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced for the attempted sexual assault and attempted murder of P.B.  In 2003, after serving 18 years in prison, Avery was exonerated by DNA recovered from a single hair that linked Gregory Allen to P.B.’s 1985 attack.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. Central, for an interview with Michael Griesbach, a former Manitowoc County prosecutor and author of two books about the Steven Avery case: The Innocent Killer: A True Story of a Wrongful Conviction and its Astonishing Aftermath; and, Indefensible: The Missing Truth about Steven Avery, Teresa Halbach, and “Making a Murderer.” He’s now engaged in the private practice of law, primarily criminal defense.

This past Saturday tensions completely boiled over inside the Valiant Arena. At the beginning of the show Ray finally got to take out all his frustrations on Brad. And now his path back into the ASWF has become clear. He must defeat “The original misfit” in a last man standing match! Also Demike and Shane continued their bad blood and the ringside area could not contain the violence. What is going to happen when these two step inside the ring. In a 2 out of 3 falls match! Maxx and Tyler Knight once again formed a successful unit defeating Grayson Beckett and El Rey. One has to wonder what is going to happen when Maxx steps into his next title defense Dec 15th. Speaking of title defenses we now know that Asa Morta will defend the Evolution Championship against X-Kaliber in a submission match. Leaving the champ at an obvious disadvantage in her defense! And speaking of obvious disadvantages we now know. Dec 15th Steve-O will make his first title defense as undisputed champion. Against Will Cage and Curtis Dawn at the same time! In a triple threat fans bring the weapons encounter! And finally we also found out that Cataclysm will meet Deadly Dale. In a barbed wire mayhem match where you can guarantee there will be blood! And don’t forget always lurking in the shadows and waiting to cash in. “Mr. Golden Ticket” El Rey could cash in at any moment! Join us tonight as we discuss this and so much more. And of course to be apart of the action dial (347)989-1171

On May 16, 2001, armed and masked men broke into the apartment shared by Raymundo Cabrera, his wife, Joanna Rodriguez, their newborn son, Ray and Raymundo’s cousin, Rigoberto Cardenas.  The men demanded drugs and money that wasn’t there.  The men bound Raymundo and Rigoberto and covered Raymundo’s eyes with duct tape.  When the men left, they took Joanna and Ray with them.  While Houston Police investigated the home invasion and kidnapping, a neighbor told officers about a strange conversation she’d had the evening before with Linda Carty, a former resident of the complex.  Police contacted Carty, who told an improbable story about lending her vehicles to men she didn’t know.  Carty also told police she knew where the cars might be and led them to both vehicles, which were parked on Van Zandt Street in North Houston.  Ray was found unharmed in a Chevrolet Cavalier owned by Linda Carty’s daughter and Joanna Rodriguez was found in the trunk of a Pontiac Sunfire that had been rented for Carty by her daughter.  In February, 2002, Carty was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.  Carty, who briefly served as an informant for the DEA in the 1990s, claims that she was set up by drug dealers seeking revenge.  We’ll examine the evidence against Carty, her trial and information developed during her post-conviction appeals. We're a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.

Join us tonight for ASWF Aftermath this week as we break down all the biggest stories in the ASWF! We are continuing to monitor the fall out from “The Suicide King’s” shocking appearance at the last show. What will “Bad” Brads reaction be when we return to the arena. Also after falling victim to the Infamous Choke and “Insane Shane”. DeMike appears to think he has things figured out. Will he be able to turn the tide in time? Or will “Insane” Shane and “The Infamous One” leave him as just another victim? Speaking of victims Deadly Dale and Cataclysm have been trading opportunities to leave each other laying. What’s next for this feud that has been nothing short of explosive? After X Kaliber continued his vicious dissecting of the ankle of Asa Morta. Will Asa Morta be able to turn the tide and get a measure of revenge? And after a very impressive showing against the ASWF champion. What’s next for Maxx Stone? Speaking of the champ he now has not one but TWO number one contenders for the title. In what could be the toughest challenge he has faced. What will the two challengers have for Steve O in advance of their matchup? Join us tonight as we discuss all this and more. And as always feel free to call in at (347)989-1171

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 30, Anniversary Special.  On November 27, 2017, the American Idiots podcast, hosted by Brad Hicks and Sean Castleberry and produced by Michael Carnahan, looked into the West Memphis Three case.  Their guest that night was Lisa O’Brien, the admin of the WM3 Truth Facebook group.  That first appearance led to an invitation to appear on the next week’s show and an invitation to become a third co-host.  Without those opportunities, Clear and Convincing would never have become a real podcast.  Join Lisa, Michael, Brad and Sean to reminisce about their podcasting experiences.  We’ll also talk about Brad’s Plain Sight podcast and Sean’s podcast, On the Real.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.