The debut episode of In The Studio with BT kicks off in a big way as BT sits down face-to-face at 304 Studios in Jonesboro, Arkansas with one of the most authentic voices in modern Memphis wrestling: Mike Anthony

From growing up in Chicago watching WWF Superstars and Saturday Night’s Main Event… to discovering wrestling through magazines like Pro Wrestling Illustrated… to thinking you could just “apply at WWE like McDonald’s”… Mike walks us through the real journey that turned a lifelong fan into a seasoned professional.

In this candid, no-script, call-it-in-the-ring conversation, you’ll hear:

🔥 Growing up between Chicago and Atlanta during the WWF vs. WCW era
🔥 Seeing Macho Man & Hogan vs. Sting & Luger live during WCW’s hottest period
🔥 Training under Rodney Mack & Jazz, and the brutal pre-show drills that built real pros
🔥 The difference between gym cardio and wrestling cardio
🔥 Learning psychology instead of just “move, move, move”
🔥 The long Texas drives as part of the OMGs tag team
🔥 Working under Teddy Long’s mentorship in SWE
🔥 The business lessons you don’t learn in the ring
🔥 Being there from Day One of Memphis Wrestling’s revival
🔥 Why reliability and availability matter more than flashy moves

Mike opens up about the mental side of wrestling, the politics, the trust factor in locker rooms, and why Memphis Wrestling felt like the right place to invest long-term. There’s real insight here about paying your dues, evolving with the business, and understanding that sometimes your “pay” isn’t money, it’s knowledge and you can’t put a price on that.

This is wrestling talk the way it’s meant to be: honest, layered, and completely authentic.

Welcome to In The Studio with BT.

On Episode #9 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW Podcast, Gene Jackson and Bob Anderson fire up Halloween Havoc ’89: Settling the Score from the Philadelphia Civic Center, a show that’s equal parts “WCW at its most ambitious” and “WCW at its most… WCW.”

This is the night of the infamous Thunder Cage, where the company tries to sell you on an “electrified” super-structure while the undercard does its best to either build momentum… or test your patience. Gene and Bob break down the entire card, the production quirks, the commentary insanity, and the classic late-’80s WCW vibe where every match feels like it’s happening in a different universe.

Along the way, they dig into:

• Why the Thunder Cage concept is both ridiculous and weirdly compelling
• The undercard that swings between solid wrestling and pure filler bulls***
• Vintage WCW presentation: goofy graphics, wild logic leaps, and promos that promote absolutely nothing
• The little moments that make 1989 WCW so fun to revisit, even when it’s completely illogical

If you love retro WCW with honest analysis, sarcastic play-by-play, and zero nostalgia blinders, this one delivers: a pay-per-view built around a giant gimmick, held together by sheer bravado, and remembered because only WCW would try something this bold (and this absurd) in 1989, where a grudge tag team match in an alleged “electrified” steel cage with dollar store decorations attached to it, is refereed by “Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino in his hometown. (still not as embarrassing as his stint in Herb Abrams’ UWF a couple of years later)

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Live from the 304 Studios in Jonesboro (and Gene’s undisclosed bunker in Gadsden, Alabama), BT & Gene are back with another chaotic, unfiltered episode of WTF News Desk and this one covers EVERYTHING.

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel sits down with Joel Goodhart for Episode 251. Joel talks about Rasslin Radio, TWA, bus trips, Blue Meanie, Dennis Coralluzzo,, Todd Gordon, Paul Heyman and much more!

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Kayfabe Flicks: Ep 2! Brian Tramel is joined by P3 Radio’s Richard Mullikin & Josh Briley for Episode 250. In the first segment, they review the adult movie “Girls in Wrestling.” BT is then joined by writer & director Ricky Greenwood and actresses Ariel X & Sinn Sage to talk about the movie. Fun show !!

This week on Retro Wrestling with Gene Jackson, Gene sits down with fellow wrestling podcaster Rick Del Santo for a deep dive conversation into old school fandom, tape trading, territory wrestling, and the art of interviewing the forgotten names of the business.

Rick has built a reputation for tracking down wrestlers you haven’t heard from in years, guys like Vladimir Koloff, Jimmy “the Original Dirty White Boy” Powell, Richard Sartain, Joe Malenko, and more, giving them a real platform to tell their stories.

In this episode, they talk about:

- Rick growing up in Connecticut during the 80s wrestling boom
- Discovering Memphis, World Class, AWA, and Southern wrestling through magazines and tape trading
- The lost art of tape trading (and getting burned chasing rare footage)
- Herb Abrams’ UWF:  the good, the bad, and the non-finishes!
- Heel Tony Atlas in IWCCW
- Tracking down hard to find wrestling personalities for interviews
- What makes a great wrestling interview
- Podcasting in today’s wrestling landscape

They also get into Barry Horowitz, Rod Price, Keith Steinborn, and the importance of preserving wrestling history through long form conversations.

If you’re a fan of territory wrestling, lost promotions, or just two wrestling lifers talking shop, this one’s for you!

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” In this special edition BT & P3 Radio simultaneously release Episode 100 of P3 Radio as Episode 235 of STS for a tribute episode to Brian Christopher. The show features interviews from Randy Hales, Bill Dundee, Dustin Starr, Dr. Tom Prichard, “Nightmare” Danny Davis, Glen Ruth (Headbanger Thrasher), Del Rios (Spellbinder/Phantasio) and Jeff Jarrett.

Gene Jackson joins the STS brand with 'Locals to Legends: E140”. 2 Fly Ty is Gene’s guest for Episode 230 of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Ty is a star who is quickly rising on the Alabama indy scene as well as in Georgia. Ty talks about how he got in the business, how he went from Tyler Swagger to 2 Fly Ty, the ultimatum that brought on the new character and more. A fun and insightful conversation with a guy you'll be seeing a lot more of in the coming months and years.

The Retro Wrestling Re-View Continental series continues as Gene Jackson and Robb Helt move deeper into 1985 Continental Championship Wrestling, examining how the promotion was evolving during one of the most competitive eras in wrestling history.

As national expansion was reshaping the industry, Continental worked to establish itself as a serious Southern territory alternative, blending traditional territory storytelling, strong personality driven promos, and a more arena based television presentation style.

In this episode, Gene and Robb explore:

• How Continental was transitioning away from the Southeastern identity
• Roster structure and character positioning in mid 1985
• Differences between Continental, Memphis, Mid-South, and national WWF TV styles
• TWO CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES ON TV THIS WEEK!
• Lord Humongous in action, A wild video from the Flame, The Nightmares defend against Tommy Rich & Steve Armstrong, We hear from Bob Armstrong, Austin Idol, “TN. Stud” Ron Fuller, and more!!

The episode continues the broader goal of the series: documenting surviving Continental footage while placing it into historical context for modern wrestling fans. (With some fun local 80s commercials from Alabama mixed in!)

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It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” "Kayfabe Flicks" joins the STS Brand! Brian Tramel is joined by P3 Radio’s Richard Mullikin & Josh Briley for Episode 231. In the first segment, they review the movie “Chasing Molly” featuring Kurt Angle. BT is then joined by producer & actress Shelley Pack to talk about the movie. Fun show !!

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