Windy City Slam Podcast gets into the VIP room when we welcome “The King of Clubs” Jason Midas to the show for the first time. We talk about Midas’ experience as a circus and burlesque performer, deciding to get into the wrestling business in his 30s, his wrestling influences, his utility roles as a manager, ring announcer and broadcaster, getting a golden opportunity in 2econd Wrestling, a little bit of Freelance and Freelance Underground and a preview this weekend’s 2econd show, “Half Nelson. Full Force.” Plus, Mike offers his takes on SummerSlam and gives WWE a fun idea to extend Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship reign, and recaps news and notes from Freelance Underground (with exclusive audio from “Iron Demon” Shane Mercer), DREAMWAVE and POWW Entertainment.

Mike Pankow is a wrestling super-fan 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!