He’s one of the fastest-rising students at the Freelance Wrestling Academy and former Division I basketball player at UIC. Windy City Slam Podcast welcomes “One Man Dynasty” Darius Latrell to the show where we discuss his emergence on the Chicago scene, preview his upcoming three-way match against Dan the Dad and Trevor Outlaw at Freelance Underground, the secrets of getting clean at indie venues without showers, adventures in driving with Davey Bang and much more. Plus, Mike recaps AAW, Zelo Pro and his favorite matches from NXT TakeOver In Your House 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!

He's a man that Chicago wrestling fans love to hate and not just because his girlfriend is the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. Chicago-area native Frank the Clown joins the show in a supersized episode to discuss the spectacular helicopter entrance at last weekend's Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series show, the origins of his character, as well as personalities like Foley, CM Punk, Robert "Ego" Anthony, Trevor Outlaw, Val Capone, Jordan Kross and many more. Frank also talks about his passion for collecting Funko POPs and his fandom of the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago White Sox. Plus, Mike recaps Warrior Wrestling and runs down happenings from POWW Entertainment, Galli Lucha Libre, Zelo Pro, Chicagoland Championship Wrestling 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!

Wrestling is getting hot just as summer is starting to roll in and Chicago Lucha Libre legend Gringo Loco has a busy schedule coming up. We talk about his upcoming shows for Warrior Wrestling and Galli Lucha Libre, his influences in the business and his favorite opponents to work with in the ring. Plus, Mike recaps AEW Double Or Nothing and previews some local shows coming to the area this weekend!

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!

Matt Goldberg has a cool job. He's an influencer, a YouTuber and a wrestling action figure expert. Matt joins us to talk about how he got into wrestling figures, his gigs with Ringside Collectibles and Jazwares, his favorite collectible pieces and the current state of national pro wrestling! Plus, Mike recaps local shows from Chicago Style Wrestling and AAW and offers some predictions for AEW's Double Or Nothing!

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, principal by day and promoter always, joins us to to talk about the upcoming Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series that has three big dates this summer on the south side. Plus, local wrestling news and news from WWE and AEW!

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 everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

When the world paused for a pandemic, our friend Val Capone took a break from the Chicagoland wresting scene to make a difference in California. We catch up with her in a fun 30-minute episode!

Mike Pankow, 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. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Trevor Outlaw has somehow convinced Frank The Clown to join forces, and he has the flair-covered pants to prove it. He joins the guys to talk about how this partnership originated, his future plans to wrestle a bear and if he will be coloring his beard like a rainbow. 

Mike Pankow, 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. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

She may be "Chicago's Sweetheart", but Missa Kate plans to blur the lines between good and evil going forward as she focuses on the next step in her career. Listen as she joins us to talk about her plans and why she is so excited to interact with fans again. 

Mike Pankow, 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. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

She's young, hungry and ready to work non-stop. Skye Blue talks about her love for Chicago Style Wrestling and an appearance recently on AEW Dark. Listen as she explains that anything guys can do, she can do. Plus we break down what to look for this week in Chicagoland's wrestling scene.

Mike Pankow, 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. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!

Local Chicagoland wrestler Doctor Jeff Luxon joins the boys to talk about the good, bad and awesome of Wrestlemania. He also discusses his own career, which has spanned decades in the Midwest. Get the lowdown on the next big wrestling events in the area!

Mike Pankow, 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. Chris Lanuti owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "Wrestling, Chicago-Style" from a basement bar on the south side of Chicago. Get your local wrestling fix everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!