Frontline Pro Champion Koda Jacobs makes a campaign stop to Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about this weekend's show in Midlothian, the rise of his political-based character and what he plans to do in "paving the way for a brighter future in wrestling." In addition, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling's Stadium Series show with exclusive soundbites from past podcast guests Sam Adonis and Beastman. There's also talk about the AEW arrival of CM Punk, WWE SummerSlam weekend and Chicago Style Wrestling's "To Hell And Back" show.

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!

Steve Tortorello and Eric Hamilton join Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss their contribution for an insane weekend in Chicagoland wrestling and an alternative to WWE SummerSlam – Warrior Wrestling's Stadium Series show, featuring Jay White, Kylie Rae, Sam Adonis, Trey Miguel and AEW stars such as Brian Cage, Thunder Rosa, Evil Uno, Alan "5" Angels and Dante Martin. Steve and Eric also talk about their longtime friendship and some of things that go on behind the scenes and much more! Plus, Mike discusses some of the top upcoming local shows (like Chicago Style Wrestling, POWW and GALLI Lucha Libre) and AEW's Rampage at the United Center and the potential arrival of CM Punk. 

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!

The son of a Milwaukee-area promoter and longtime wrestler, "The Fanny Pack Kid" Kal Herro, just 19 years old, joins Windy City Slam Podcast for the first time to discuss his homage to the 80's, including wearing a fanny pack and entering to Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," growing up with his dad, David, and having star wrestlers spend the night at his house, plus his work in Ohio Valley Wrestling and having former ECW and WWE star Al Snow as a trainer. Plus, Mike discusses local wrestling news, including Freelance Underground, POWW Entertainment, Zelo Pro and AAW Pro.

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!

Making his debut on Windy City Slam Podcast is up-and-coming Mateo Valentine, who has dubbed himself "The Fat Fem Asian Sensation." Valentine talks about his upcoming debut with POWW Entertainment, his in-ring training with Chicago Style Wrestling, how theater has helped him transition into pro wrestling and become a "physical theater artist," and being a role model for the LGBTQ+ and Asian American communities. Plus, Mike discusses the CM Punk/AEW rumors, disappointment in the Hangman Page storyline in AEW, Bray Wyatt getting his release, the misuse of NXT Champion Karrion Kross on WWE's main roster and local wrestling news.

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!

After nearly 15 years in the wrestling business, the recently-rechristened Big Jon Crowley is looking to make a mark in Zelo Pro Wrestling. The transplanted Illinois native joins Windy City Slam Podcast to talk about training in Galli Lucha Libre, working in PCW and Underground Wrestling, transforming his look and character from "Marcus Conrad," Chicago Bears and Jordan-era Bulls and much more. We also preview this weekend's Zelo Pro show in Milwaukee, plus Mike discusses the Matt Cardona-Nick Gage match, rumors of CM Punk's return and other local wrestling news. 

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!

Longtime Chicago-based independent wrestling performers Chazz Moretti and "The Pitbull" Joey Cece join Windy City Slam to talk about their partnership, love of Italian food, Owen Hart, Moretti's upcoming objectives and Cece's military service and his feud with Bad Hombre Cartel in POWW Entertainment. Plus, Mike recaps Money In The Bank, Slammiversary, Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series, Chicago Style Wrestling and much more. 

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!

Wrestling Inc.'s Nick Hausman joins Windy City Slam to provide some insight on the upcoming Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series show, plus we discuss the 25th anniversary of the formation of the NWO, WWE Money In the Bank, whether AEW is on par with WWE, Bayley's injury and more. Plus, Mike recaps and previews local and national happenings in pro wrestling. 

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!

Chicago wrestling personality "The Villain" Joey Roth is a mishmash of characters from the past, including "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Gorgeous George and countless others. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes the manager extraordinare, color commentator and occasional wrestler to the show to discuss POWW Entertainment's 3rd of July Celebration show, plans for Bruiser Mass Index, how important promos are for independent wrestlers, his acting career and much more! Plus, Mike recaps and previews the local happenings in POWW Entertainment, AAW Pro and more. 

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!

Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes POWW Entertainment promoter and longtime Chicago wrestling "Psychotic" Jimmy Blaze and former AWA wrestler Mickey Shannon to talk about the upcoming POWW 3rd of July Celebration in Bridgeview, Blaze's match against "Ya Boi" Mason Percs, Shannon's "never say never" mantra and wrestling when the athletic commission still had governance over the sport in Illinois. Plus, Mike recaps and previews the local happenings in Chicago wrestling, including a big show from Chicago Style Wrestling. 

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!

The young, charismatic Axel Rico joins Windy City Slam to talk about life in wrestling, his improv career, his influences, an upcoming match with Jake From Wrestling in Chicago Style Wrestling, La Sociedad Boricua in AAW Pro and Galli Lucha Libre and corrects Mike's non-existent rolling Rs. Plus, Mike recaps a huge Freelance Underground show, which featured some big surprises, along with top matches from WWE Hell In A Cell and #SummerOfZelo, and previews this weekend's Chicago Style Wrestling event . 

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!