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Presented by Killjoy Designs on facebook @JoeKilljoyDesigns or on Twitter @KilljoyDesigns Alternative Wrestling Radio host "Zombie" Matt preview's tonight's All Pro Wrestling #SuckaFree event in Daly City. Tickets Still Available Here: https://tinyurl.com/APWSF19

Presented by www.BrownbutterWrestling.com &  Killjoy Designs on facebook @JoeKilljoyDesigns or on Twitter @KilljoyDesigns July 18th,1997 changed "Zombie" Matt's life forever. On that day Zombie and 80 or so fans where witness to one of the most craziest and insane indie match in the history of pro wrestling as " Vicious" Vic Grimes & "Leprechaun" Erin O'Grady tried to kill themselves in the streets of Hayward California. That is not all that Erin O'Grady is known for. O'Grady has used the names Johnny Pearson, Erin O'Grady, Crash Holly as well as his real name "Mad" Mikey Lockwood. Mike wrestled for APW,ECW,OVW,PPW,WWF, WWO and way too many indies to list. On this episode we will have friends and fans of Lep on to discuss stories and memories of a very special person that left us way too soon. Please join us LIVE on the 22nd anniversary of the "Carshot heard around the world". The show will stream LIVE at 7PM pacific/10PM eastern as Alternative Wrestling Radio will pay tribute to a man that put smiles on people's faces Mike Lockwood!

Presented by www.BrownbutterWrestling.com &  Killjoy Designs on facebook @JoeKilljoyDesigns or on Twitter @KilljoyDesigns On Tuesday June 11th Alternative Wrestling Radio & host "Zombie" Matt are proud to present it's 1st Annual  #AWR #PRIDE Celebration show. We will celebrate the the diversity and love of pro wrestling that is shared by millions world wide. In the 1st fall we will be joined one of the mad scientist's behind the truly amazing Youtube show Wrestling With Wregret and indie performer, Frisco Flame. We'll talk about having Brian Zane as a Boss, training, his influences,Indies, AEW and much more. In the segunda caida Zombie will be joined by "The Mayor of South San Francisco" Jheri Gigalo. This will be wild. Jheri gives ZERO fucks and will share some insane road stories,favorite matches, and some other bits of madness. The final segment will be dedicated to listener calls! All this and Zombie may just bring out his golden shovel! Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7PM PT/10PM ET as "Zombie" Matt and Alternative Wrestling Radio will once again prove to the world that Pro Wrestling and AWR #IsForEveryone

Presented by www.BrownbutterWrestling.com &  Killjoy Designs on facebook @JoeKilljoyDesigns or on Twitter @KilljoyDesigns On Thursday May 23st your Host "Zombie" Matt will once again spread the good word of  Alternative Wrestling Radio. In the 1st segment we will be joined by the owner and operator of The Ugly Dojo, #BigUgly JD Bishop.  We will discuss training his sons, VFIII,his career, #TheCartel, tag team wrestling, SPW and so much more. In the segundo caida AWR will present the "Question Mizark of the Week". We will discuss the indie wrestling scene with a long time hardcore pro wrestling fan. All this plus listener calls. Make sure to tune in LIVE at the special start time of 7PM Pacific/10PM Eastern as "Zombie" will share his small bit of knowledge with the internet wrestling community.

On Tuesday April 2nd YOUR Host "Zombie" Matt and Alternative Wrestling Radio will once again break down another barrier in the indie pro wrestling podcast game. In the 1st segment we will debut a new monthly segment called "Real Life Tag Team Partners" with inaugural guest Ofi Sanvara. Ofi is the girlfriend of Indie Star Willie Mack. We will talk about watching Willie live and on TV, was she a fan before meeting Willie and more. In the segundo caida we will be joined by former indie LEGEND TARO. We'll discuss his very 1st match that was witnessed by Zombie himself in the World Famous APW Garage, his groundbreaking feud with Super Dragon, PWG,AWS,the 2019 MLB season, why the current Indie scene owes him a debt of gratitude and so much more. In the Main Event we will be joined by a real HEAT MAGNET, Gino Rivera. Gino is a proud graduate of the world famous Santino Brothers Wrestling Academy. We will discuss his WWE appearances, holding multiple titles for different groups, inter-gender wrestling, career goals and too much more to list because Zombie is getting a cramp in his hand from typing. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Alternative Wrestling Radio will once again spread the #ProWresLove to the masses!  

On Tuesday March 19th YOUR Host "Zombie" Matt will once again spread the gospel that is known as Alternative Wrestling Radio. In the 1st segment we will be joined by an up and comer on the indie scene,Phoenix Kidd. We'll talk about training and breaking in,hardcore wrestling,influences and so much more. It's taken "Zombie" 31 episodes to finally book an interview with "The Big Leaguer" Johnny Butabi and here it is. Hoodslam. FSP. Atwater. Mackism. This is going to be an interview for the ages. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as "Zombie" Matt and AWR will once again attempt to gain downloads and the respect of the Indie Wrestling World!

Presented by www.BrownbutterWrestling.com & Joseph DeFalco III Studio at https://tinyurl.com/JD3Studio & Killjoy Designs on facebook @JoeKilljoyDesigns or on Twitter @KilljoyDesigns On Tuesday March 5th  Alternative Wrestling Radio and host "Zombie" Matt will shine the AWR spotlight on Joe Sousa's Eureka based indie promotion Rumble in the Redwoods Pro Wrestling.Zombie and Mr. Joe will run down the entire March 30th card and discuss next year's show as well. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as "Zombie" Matt will once again grace the internet airwaves with another LIVE edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio!

Presented by www.BrownbutterWrestling.com & Joseph DeFalco III Studio at https://tinyurl.com/JD3Studio & Killjoy Designs on facebook @JoeKilljoyDesigns or on Twitter @KilljoyDesigns On Tuesday February 5th Alternative Wrestling Radio host "Zombie" Matt will once again ask his loyal followers to sit under the learning tree. In the 1st segment we will be joined by NorCal veteran, "The Feature Attraction" Scoot Robertson. We'll discuss breaking into the business while still in diapers, his Harley, how has the game changed and so much more. In the segunda caida "Zombie" will be joined by "The Man With The Sexiest Mustache in All of NorCal" Patrick Fitzpatrick. We'll discuss being a throwback on the indies in 2019, Jim Breaks or Johnny Saint, training with SPW,personal goals and more. In the Main Event AWR will catch up with returning guest "The Fallen Flower" Kikyo. We'll discuss her knee surgery and her rehab, moving all across the country,Bull F'N Nakano,future plans, RISE and so much more that "Zombie" is too lazy to type. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7PM PT/10PM ET as "Zombie" Matt and Alternative Wrestling Radio will do it's best to #EndureWithHonor! 

Presented by www.BrownbutterWrestling.com & Joseph DeFalco III Studio at https://tinyurl.com/JD3Studio & Killjoy Designs on facebook @JoeKilljoyDesigns or on Twitter @KilljoyDesigns On Tuesday January 22nd your host "Zombie" Matt will once guide the fans of Alternative Wrestling Radio on a trip through time and space. Actually not but it sounded good. In the 1st segment we will be joined by the mad genius Cinematography, Mark Johnston. We will talk about his fandom, first meeting Zombie, his eye and so much more. In the segunda caida we will be joined by Youtube Contributor for NoDQ.com, Cindy Gonzalez. We'll discuss being a female member of the pro wrestling media, her love of the indies, NorCal vs Canada and a few other topics as well. In the Main Event we will be joined by Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network Producer and long time NorCal wrestling fan Lou Kipilman. The boys will discuss The World Famous Cow Palace, working for The Great Brian Last, the Giants and their chances in 2019 and so much more. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as "Zombie" Matt will once again spread the joy and love that is known worldwide as Alternative Wrestling Radio!

Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network & www.BrownbutterWrestling.com & Joseph DeFalco III Studio at https://tinyurl.com/JD3Studio LIVE at 6pm PT/9pm ET on Tuesday January 8th Alternative Wrestling Radio host "Zombie" Matt will show the world that he has survived the holidaze and is ready to kickstart AWR to new heights. In our 1st segment we will be joined by my Imaginary Friend and your's, Tripp Cassidy.We'll discuss being a Carnie,West Coast,being a painted wrestler and many more zany topics. In the segundo caida we'll be joined by Carolina based performer, THE Damien Legion. We'll discuss working Mid Atlantic Indies, beating up nerds,road stories and so much more. In our Main Event we will be joined by quite possibly the strangest AWR guest yet, "The Freak" Jeckles. We'll talk about training at the APW Bootcamp, his new school Puppet Masters Dojo,killing mofos with forearms,riding a tricycle and so much more. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern as we get freaky as only AWR can!

Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network & www.BrownbutterWrestling.com & Joseph DeFalco III Studio at https://tinyurl.com/JD3Studio   It's that time of the year again. On Monday December 17th your host "Zombie" Matt will once again put on his Santa hat and present the 2nd Annual Alternative Wrestling Radio X-Mas Xtravaganza! In the first segment we will be join the MF'r that kicked Zombie in the a$$ to restart his podcasting career, Carlo Carlson. We will discuss HIS Red Sox, the Annual #IndieSecretSanta gift exchange,Northeast indies and more. In the second segment we'll be joined by "The World's Tallest Cruiserweight" D-Rogue. We will discuss D winning The  Grappler's Cup earlier this year in Oregon,Competing this year'a APW/GRPW Young Lion's Cup, East Bay Pro, THE ROAD and so much more.In the next spot we will be joined by Tha Boyz of G.O.U.G.E. Wrestling. If you don't know what G.O.U.G.E. is you need to put that in your search bar and smoke it. This is going to be a wacky segment.In the 4th inning we will be joined by a man that has more personalities than Sybil, Mike Rayne. We will discuss Best of The West, Hoodslam, Funnybone and so much more.In our Main Event we will joined by the host of the DERFCAST, the oldest greenhorn in the glorious history of NoCal pro wrestling, Fred Lazarus. Mike Matthews had to bow out due to a family emergency. Hope all is well Mike. Zombie and Fred will discuss current events in the wacky world of indie pro wrestling and way too much to list here because "Zombie" Matt is getting cramps in his fingers. All this plus listener calls and shout outs! Make sure to join the Alternative Wrestling Radio Crew LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as the Boys will once again crack open the brandy and eggnog and ring in some holiday cheer! AWR Shirts:https://tinyurl.com/AWRTee 

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Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network & www.BrownbutterWrestling.com & Joseph DeFalco III Studio at Facebook.com/JD3Studios On the Tuesday December 4th edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio your host "Zombie" Matt will once again do his part in supporting the indie pro wrestling scene. In the 1st segment we will be joined by the man with the prettiest dropkick in all of indie wrestling Douglas James. We will discuss training at The Santino Bros Wrestling Academy, his injury,the current indie boom and so much more. In the segunda caida we will be joined by up and coming indie performer Brandon Humphrey. We will discuss being in APW/GRPW's Young Lion's Cup 2018 Tourney,training at The Work Farm , Mr Prime Time, unruly fans and more. In the Main Event we will be joined by The Reno SCUM's Luster The Legend. The boys will talk about the art of tag team wrestling, hanging with a Gangsta,the differences in tag team and singles wrestling, wrestling in the World Famous Cow Palace and so much more.  All this plus listener calls. Make sure to join us on Tuesday LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as "Zombie" Matt and AWR will do their thing once again! Alternative Wrestling Radio T-shirt's for sale here: http://www.brownbutterwrestling.com/AWR.html

On Tuesday November 20th Alternative Wrestling Radio and host "Zombie" Matt will be shinning a bright spotlight on Gold Rush Pro Wrestling and the APW Boot Camp. Joining in on the fun the sitting in the co-host chair will be the man behind the DERFCAST and the world's oldest greenhorn, Fred Lazarus. In the first segment the boys will be joined by quite possibly the most entertaining character in all of California, Johnny Dynamo "The Filipino Dream". We will discuss coming up with the the Dream gimmick, being a wine enthusiast, training with Oliver John and wrestling in the Zombie's hometown, Daly City. In the the segundo caida we will be joined by the 2018 APW/GRPW Young Lion's Cup winner, "The Total Package" Derek Slade. We will discuss training at the APW Bootcamp, being a Bad Boy, Boyce LeGrande,Lucian D. Light and teaming with Dominic Teixeira. In the Main Event we will be joined by THE BEST referee in the SPORT of Pro Wrestling, Sparkey Ballard. We will discuss training at the Original APW Boot Camp, The World Famous Garage, running Gold Rush Pro Wrestling,going on the road, family, influences, Roland Alexander and so much more. Make sure to join Zombie Matt and Derf at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as they will once again push the podcasting limits all in the name of Alternative Wrestling Radio!

Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network A little while after sunset on November 8th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will present a special Thursday edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. In the first segment "Zombie" will be joined a legendary and innovative tag team that is in the middle of their farewell tour, Shane and Shannon, The Ballard Brothers. We will discuss teaching The Young Bucks the art of Tag Team wrestling, Indies, training, Mexico and so much more. In the second fall "Zombie" will be joined by returning guest, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. We will catch up with what Zicky has been doing as far as wrestling and music is concerned. We will also talk about the difficulties in getting bookings, Black Craft, selling merch and so much more. In the Main Event "Zombie" will be joined NorCal based indie wrestler D-Fre$h. We will discuss getting booked and wrestling in this past weekend's APW/GRPW Young Lion's Cup Tournament, breaking into the business,favorite opponents, influences, thinking outside of the box as far as merch is concerned. All this plus listener calls. Make sure to join us LIVE on THURSDAY November 8th at 7PM Pacific/10PM Eastern as "Reverend Zombie" Matt will once again spread the good word of Alternative Wrestling Radio!

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Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network On Thursday October 11th The DERFCAST and host Fred Lazarus will shine a bright spotlight on the NorthWest Wrestling Alliance and their owner Dan Closser. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pt/10pm et as the DERFCAST will show the world exactly what the buzz is all about as far as Oregon's own NWWA is concerned!

On Tuesday October 2nd your Host "Zombie" Matt Mann will once again bring Alternative Wrestling Radio back to the internet airwaves. In the first segment we will be joined by Carlo Carlson to preview the MLB Post Season. We'll discuss the brackets and we will give our predictions. In the second fall we will be joined by "The Geek with the Physique" and APW Original Seymour Snott. We will discuss GOUGE Wrestling, NC Indies and so much more. In our Main Event "Zombie" we will be joined by the mysterious Question Mizark. We have no idea where this segment is going to go. All this as well as listener calls. Make sure to tune in LIVE this Tuesday at 7PM PT/10PM ET as "Zombie" Matt will share his love of pro wrestling and baseball with the fans of Alternative Wrestling Radio!

On August 22nd your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will present a special Wednesday edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. In the 1st segment we will be joined by the man that is large part of the team known as The Hayward Heat, Mr. Steven Tresario. We will discuss training at the Stoner U Dojo, tag team wrestling, Steven's generational rival Manny Faberino and more. In the second segment we will be joined by the newly crowned APW JR Heavyweight Champion, Jungle Boy. We will discuss training, his 1st pro wrestling appearance in a Fog City Wrestling ring, being a 21 year old in the wrestling business and so much more. In the 3rd fall we will be joined by 107.7 The Bone's very own Baby Huey. We will discuss breaking into the radio business, working for Lamont & Tonelli, being an indie wrestling fan, dealing with fame and much more. In the final segment we will be joined by Mysterious Question Mizark. We will run down APW's Sucker Free event from 8/17. All this plus listener calls! Make sure to join us LIVE at 7PM PT/10PM ET for a very special Wednesday episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio! 

Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network and http://brownbutterwrestling.com/VFIII.html On a special Monday morning edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio your host "Zombie" Matt Mann & his cup of coffee will discuss the wrestling news of the weekend of August 11th as well as taking listener calls. Zombie will also preview Friday's All Pro Wrestling #SuckerFree show that takes place in Daly City,CA. Event ticket's can be purchased at www.suckerfree.eventbrite.com. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 9AM PT/12PM ET as Zombie will once again try to prove to the world that Alternative Wrestling Radio is the greatest podcast EVER!

Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network and http://brownbutterwrestling.com/VFIII.html  On Tuesday August 7th The Host with The Most, "Zombie" Matt Mann will once again bring the goodness that is Alternative Wrestling Radio to the IWC masses. In the opening segment we will be joined by co-owner of the 1GimmickWorld Podcast Network, Ben Jordan. We will discuss Ben's issues with CM Punk, replacing Sal T as Vito Thomaselli's tag team partner, The Chicago and Texas Indie scene and quite a bit more that I am too damn lazy to type. In the second fall we will be joined by the man behind http://brownbutterwrestling.com , Cory Brown. We'll talk about being a truly DIY/Indie merch sales company, difference in East and West Coast indies,Cory's fandom and so much more. In the Main Event we will be joined by one of the top indie tag teams, The Stoner Brothers AKA The Suburban Commandos. We will discuss the art of tag team wrestling and it's psychology, running the Stoner U Dojo, Hoodslam, a certain clown in San Diego, thoughts on other top tag teams,future goals and more. All this and listener calls too! This is going to be a can't miss and explosive episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pt/10pm et as The Zombie will bring the  goods like only The Zombie Podcast Network can!

Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network On Tuesday July 24th Alternative Wrestling Radio host Zombie Matt Mann will go down a bizarre rabbit whole as far as pro wrestling is concerned. In the first fall we will be joined by HARDCORE ICON Mad Man Pondo. The boys will discuss the art of Death Match wrestling, the future of the genre, Ian Rotten at a truck stop, and so much more. In the segunda caída we will be joined by the mad evil genius Doc Atrocity.You can call him Doc or you can call him Shane Dynasty. Either way he is a very wise man and one helluva tattoo artist. We will discuss breaking in to wrestling, ISW/ESW, Hoodslam, tattooing,The Road, APW, Roland Alexander, Reno Scum and so much more. In the Main Event we will have OPEN LINES for anybody to call in and share a story about the late Virgil Flynn III. We will laugh and have good times to hopefully help with some of the pain of losing one of NorCal's finest. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as once again Zombie and Alternative Wrestling Radio will try to push the limits when it comes to the art of podcasting! 

Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network  On the July 10th edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will once again prove to the world that a small indie podcast can have a huge voice as far as social issues are concerned. In the first fall we will be joined by "Superstar" Jake Atlas AKA Kenny Marquez. Jake's story was told on a recent episode of CBS's Undercover Boss featuring none other than Stephanie McMahon. We will discuss transitioning from gymnastic to pro wrestling, going up and down the roads of the West Coast,training at Santino Brothers Wrestling Academy,who throws the siffest chops at Santino's,Douglas James, PWG and so much more. In the fall we will be joined by the Associate Producer of the pro wrestling documentary 350 Days, Evan Ginzburg. We will discuss the making of the movie, his live streaming Sunday podcast, Tiger F'N Khan and so much more to list. In the TV time remaining segment we will be joined by The Question Mizark. We will run down the results of the July 6th King of Indies show as well as the July 7th New Japan show from the World Famous Cow Palace. All this plus listener calls! Makes sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as once again Zombie and the AWR crew will destroy the rules of podcasting and make sure to keep things #Indie !

Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network  On the Tuesday July 26th episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio your Host "Zombie" Matt Mann will once again grace the internet airwaves with his gift of gab and twisted sense of humor. In the 1st fall Zombie will be joined by "NorCal's Golden Voice & The Ladies Choice" Jon Roberts. The boys will discuss the goings on in the NorCal indie scene from the weekend of June 22nd. They will also discuss King of Indies and New Japan at the Cow Palace. The second fall will be AWR's World Famous "Question Mizark" segment. Zombie will be joined by a NorCal hardcore wrestling fan to discuss a secret topic. In the Main Event Zombie will be joined by "The Messiah of Light Tubes" Neil Cutter. We will discuss the art of death match wrestling, tournament formats, influences and so much more. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern time as once again Reverend Zombie Matt prepares another batch of the Alternative Wrestling Radio kool-aid to share with his flock!

Tonight at 7:30 join Fred L Lazarus, Matt Mann and myself for a fun evening as DERFCAST PODCAST features Rumble in the Redwoods #5 . Recap, results, thoughts, comments and calls from your Rumble in the Redwoods Wrestlers and staff. Here's the link to hear it live. if you can't listen live it will be posted tomorrow.

Proudly Presented by Utinni Crafts at https://tinyurl.com/UCrafts and The Zombie Podcast Network On Tuesday April 10th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann returns with another must hear episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio. In the first fall we will be joined by Craig Maffei to discuss the happenings of Wrestlemania week in NOLA. In the second fall we will be joined by 501st Legion Storm Trooper Carlos Quezada. We'll be discussing UFC 223, Solo,Make-a-Wish, Utinni Crafts. In the Main Event will be joined by "The Futra" Dave Dutra. We will discuss Dave's career, his time with Pink Mink Inc, his  cage match with Rik Luxury this coming Saturday for APW in Union City. All this and so much more. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Zombie will once again spit (not at a kid) words of wisdom and drop pure knowledge that you can only get on Alternative Wrestling Radio!

Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network and #PinkMinkIncMedicalServices The DERFCAST will make it's triumphant return to LIVE STREAMING on Tuesday February 13th at 7pm PST/10pm EST. In the first segment your Host @Fred Lazarus will be joined by Mega-producer and the Big Doggy behind @alternative Wrestling Radio "Zombie" Matt Mann. Fred and Zombie will discuss indies and a few other subjects. In the Main Event Fred will be joined by the owner of the NorCal based Indie wrestling promotion Rumble in the Redwoods Pro Wrestling, @Joe Sousa. All this as well as open phone lines all show! 

Proudly Presented by www.utinnicrafts.etsy.com and a part of The Zombie Podcast Network  On Tuesday January 16th at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern Alternative Wrestling Radio will make a bold return to the internet airwaves after a long winter's nap. In the first segment your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will be joined by 1/2 of the APW Tag Team Champions and the "King of Will Power" Will Hobbs. We will discuss training at the APW Boot Camp, Bryckhouse Pro,influences,being a role model and so much more. In the second segment we will be joined NorCal wrestling fan Craig Maffei. We'll play this segment close to the vest. In the third segment we will be joined by the mysterious Question Mizark. No comment on who will be the guest in this secret segment. In our main event we will be joined by "The Sucka Free Soulja, The Hunter's Point Hero, SF Born and Bred" Ju Dizz. We'll discuss Ju's amazing 2017, what's coming up for him and too much to list here. Make sure to join AWR LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Your Hero Zombie Matt attempts to take over the world one podcast as a time!

Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network   On Tuesday December 19th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will accomplish something that he hasn't done in just about 7 years to the date. That thing would be hosting a Christmas podcast. In the first segment we will be joined by "The Geek With The Physique" Seymour Snott. Mr. Snott batted lead off in the relaunch of AWR and we are welcoming him back to the show with open arms. We will discuss how Snott's year has gone, future plans, favorite piece of Batman merch and who the fuck knows what else. In the second segment we will be joined by former mob member, former pro wrestler,musician, photographer and current author Tom Haskins. Tom has seen everything and then some in one hell of a life let alone a career. We will do our best to keep things together during this segment. No promises on Zombie's end. In the next slot we will be joined by 40+ year long wrestling fan Kevin Maffei. We are going to keep the subject for this discussion close to the vest. In the 4th segment we will be joined by the mysterious Candy Cane Question Mizark. Not sure where this will be headed either. You can see a pattern forming here. In the Main Event we will be joined by "The Voice of NorCal Indie Pro Wrestling" Jon Roberts. We will discuss calling 2 shows from the World Famous Cow Palace for APW, breaking into the wrestling business, we'll compare punk rock and indie pro wrestling,giving a special person their Make A-Wish and so much more. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as The Zombie Podcast Network proudly presents Alternative Wrestling Radio's X-Mas Xtravaganza 2017! 

Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network On the Tuesday December 5th edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will  once again grace the internet airwaves with his silky voice and tremendous wittyness. In the first fall we will be joined by "The Hippest of the Hepcats,The Adoptive Son of Dr Jerry Graham, The B*tch Boy" Vandal "The Handle" Drummond. We discuss LuchaWorld, being the most popular 6:05 Superpodcast co-host, the art of being sexy and so much more. In the second segment we will Zombie's former RGR co-host "Big Ang" Angelo Reyes. We will discuss JAPAN, working on an over the air radio show and so many other topics. In the Main Event we will be joined by Zicky Dice. Zicky is a young up and coming pro wrestler that has to be seen to be believed. We'll discuss training at Black and the Brave, competing in the APW / GRPW YLC tourney, future plans,being in a touring punk band  and so much more. All this plus listener calls! Make sure to join AWR LIVE at 7PM pst/10PM est as "Zombie" will bring the goods like only he can!

Proudly Presented by The Zombie Podcast Network The DERFCAST will make it's STREAMING debut LIVE on Thursday November 30th at 6pm PST/9pm EST. For the debut episode of DERFCAST LIVE your host Fred L. Lazarus will welcome back past guest The Legendary announcer of Big Time Wrestling , Allan Bolte as well as the owner of the NorCal based Indie wrestling promotion Rumble in the Redwoods, Joe Sousa. All this as well as open phone lines all show! 

On Tuesday November 21st your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will bring to the masses what could quite possibly be the most eclectic episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio EVER. In the first segment we will be joined by Author Koriander Bullard. We will discuss her newly released book Ki-Chan Demon Hunter, book signings as well as being a wrestling fan. In the second segment will be joined by San Francisco Artist and noted wrestling fan, Nic Winstead. We will talk wrestling,being a starving artist, Nic's jump into the podcasting pool,legal and illegal art and so much more.In the Main Event Zombie will be joined by the newly crowned APW/Gold Rush Young Lion's Cup Champion for 2017, Chris Bey. Topics to be discussed will be the YLC17 tourney, how social media is used as a tool for a pro wrestler,working for FSW,Funnybone, and so much more. Make sure to join AWR LIVE on November 21st at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Zombie will once again push the boundaries of the podcast game. 

Alternative Wrestling Radio host "Zombie" Matt Mann has an itch that he needs to scratch live on the air! 

On Wednesday November 8th a Zombie,a Hippie,a Lawyer,a Big Bad Booty Daddy and a Wrestling Promoter walk into a bar.Well not really a bar but you guys will have to settle for a live edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. In first segment we will be joined by "The Hippest of the Hepcats,The Adoptive Son of Dr Jerry Graham, The B*tch Boy" Vandal "The Handle" Drummond. It's been TOO many years since Vandal has chopped it up with KZ. We will discuss the 6:05 Superpodcast,Riki Ataki,Lucha,going to shows with Fredo and so much more. In the second segment we will be joined by "Pro Wrestling's Resident Lawyer and Co-King of The Handheld" Bob Barnett. We'll discuss tape libraries, AreEf,tales of Mike Lano and many more topics. In the 3rd fall we will be joined by world traveler Royce Isaacs. We'll discuss Royce's move to Cali, touring Japan for DDT and what to look for in his future. In the Main Event we will be joined by the man behind Defy Wrestling and the man that has single handily destroyed Jeremey Tate's back, "Suicide King" Matt Farmer. We will discuss being a promoter, Indyriffic, Alvarez, in-ring memories and way much more. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will once again attempt to infect the internet with his deadly virus known as Alternative Wrestling Radio!  

On Wednesday October 25th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will present a very spooky and special Halloween Edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. This will be a hair raising event. In the first segment we will be joined by former NXT Superstar and the current PCW Inter-California Champion Grizzly Kal Jak. Kal Jak is ripping the NorCal indie wrestling scene to shreds with a style that is completely all his own. We will discuss the WWE Training System,NXT TV,how he felt performing in front of his family at the 9/22 APW show in Daly City and so much more. In the second segment we will be joined by the dreaded Mr. X. In the 3rd fall we will be joined by the "God of Beards" Amish Johnson. Amish is one of the most humble kids that I know in the pro wrestling business. We will discuss training, his sexy ass beard, favorite opponents and his love of banana bread. In the the Main Event we will be joined by The Man That Makes Creepy Cool, The Beautiful Beard of The Badlands,The Cold One AC. The final segment is going to be a crazy journey into the sick and twisted mind of The Carnival Barker from Hell. We will discuss Nightmare Synn's Gold Rush Pro Wrestling title win as well as many other topics that we can not post here legally. All this as well as listener calls! Make sure to join us LIVE at 8:15pm pacific/11:15pm eastern time as Zombie will once again do his best to scare little children into submission and to spread the Creepy word of Alternative Wrestling Radio!

On October 10th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will present a Post-Disney Trip episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio. In the first segment we will be joined by a TRUE Special Teams player, Sabotage Wrestling's Joey Rodriguez. If you need it done for an indie show Joey has done it. This is the perfect show for any aspiring wrestler to listen to.In the second segment we will be joined by Kim Pinto and Carlos Quezada. Kim and Carlos are TRUE Star Wars NUTS.Fans of our show will remember that Carlos was on our debut episode.Kim and Carlos are both members of the Golden Gate Garrison and proudly serve the dreaded Empire. We will discuss upcoming troops,make-a-wish,their love story and much more. In the main event we will be joined by the man that carries Matt Farmer on the Indyriffic Podcast on the MLW Radio network and is a mad genius with photoshop, Jeremey Tate. We will discuss the Seattle indie scene, t-shirts designs,being a twitter machine and so much more. Make sure to join us at the SPECIAL start time of 7:30pm pacific/10:30pm eastern time as "Zombie" will once again spread the good word of Alternative Wrestling Radio!

On Tuesday September 19th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will present an after dark episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio. In the first segment we will be joined Alexis Darevko. We will discuss such topics as East Bay Pro Wrestling, carrying the russian flag as a pro wrestler, Devil Mountain,Hoodslam, training, road stories and so much more. In the second time slot we will be joined by "The Las Vegas Sign Lady" Terrie Neilson. We will break down this coming weekend's ROH/FSW Las Vegas shows.Who knows where this one is going to go. In the Main Event we will be joined by "The Butcher" Tyler Bateman. We will discuss training at the Santino Brothers training school and what does it mean to carry that school's banner. We will also discuss his work in NorCal and SoCal indies as well as many other topics. Make sure to join us LIVE at 8pm pacific/11pm eastern as "Zombie" will once again grace the internet airwaves to spread the goodness of Alternative Wrestling Radio!

On Tuesday September 5th Alternative Wrestling Radio will make it's triumphant return to the internet airwaves after taking a month off to recharge it's batteries. In the first segment we will joined by one of the true building blocks of the current indie wrestling boom and kickass trainer Rudy Boy Gonzalez. We will discuss the art of pro wrestling training, women wrestlers, Southwest wrestling and so much more. In the second segment we will be joined by the owner and operator of Wildkat Sports, "The Southern Stomper" Luke Hawx. We'll speak to Luke about training and being on the road with Vic Grimes, XPW, AJ Styles, running a promotion and so much more. All this and listener calls too! Make sure to join your host with the most "Zombie" Matt Mann LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as AWR will attempt to spread the Indie Wrestling love to the masses one fan at a time!

The first segment on the Tuesday July 25th episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio will make old things new again. Your host "Zombie" Matt will bring back the Rubber Guard Radio mojo with RGR's most popular guest Vito DeNucci. Vito has been around the indie wrestling scene for over 40 years and has the stories to back that up. We will discuss Florida indies,The NWA, Jim Cornette, being a Heavenly Body and much much more. In the second segment we will be joined by everybody's favorite "Juggalo Texican" Chuey Martinez. Chuey is bat shit fucking crazy. This segment is going to hardcore to the bone. We will discuss the upcoming Gathering of the Juggalos, Kevin Gill, Hardcore Lucha, MASADA, where will his art form be going in the future and so much more. In the final segment we will be joined Hoodslam 's resident "Ref of Death" Ref Guido. I will not post a write up for this segment. All I can say about this segment is that it will be HARDCORE. Make sure to join Alternative Wrestling Radio LIVE at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern as Zombie brings back a blast from the past and then he will push the hardcore envelope. All this plus listener calls. Join us on Tuesday! 

One of our own needs your help. Mike Hayashi kneeds your help. http://tinyurl.com/Knee-Hayashi .   On Tuesday July 11th Alternative Wrestling Radio will be back LIVE at 7pm to kick some knowledge and spread the goodness that is Indie wrestling. Leave it to Zombie Matt and AWR to go live on the air following a HUGE weekend of NorCal Indie Wrestling action. Can't blame the guy for trying to get a rub. In the first segment we will be joined by The Rabbit with a Habit... Drugz Bunny. Powder. Hoodslam. Cammy's ass. Pizza. This is gonna be a fun segment. In the second segment we will be joined by Sheik Kahn Abadi.Sheik is a veteran of the the Indie scene and is a major player with Hoodslam in front and behind the curtain. This interview is going to be crazy because Sheik gives ZERO FUCKS. We will discuss The Territory League, Fog City, Heat, being a rle model and so much more. Fuck BT and their technical issues. The 3rd segment will be a make good. We will be joined by Hoodlam's resident super hero "Ultra Girl" Brittany Wonder. We will discuss wrestling (fuck the word inter gender), comic books, SLOAN, influences, ACE, Darevko Manor, working lucha shows at flea markets and much more. In the main event we will be joined by "The Master of The Snoring Elbow" Vinnie Massaro. Zombie will grill "The Grandmaster of Sicilian Jiu-Jitsu" about breaking in with APW, working for XPW, JR Benson, Japan, Mike Modest, Roland, being a trainer and so much more that I can't possibly list. This show will blow past the 2 hour streaming time so this will be a MUST download show! Can you say STACKED? That is exactly what this episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio will be! Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Zombie and AWR will share some of that California Love! 

On Tuesday June 13th Alternative Wrestling Radio host "Zombie" Matt Mann will be joined by a NorCal Hall of Fame member as well as 2 future NorCal Hall of Famers. Like the WWWF days we will have THE CHAMP on early in the show.In the first segment we will be joined by the longest reigning Gold Rush Pro Wrestling Dynamite Division champion and the current PCW Champion "Bad Boy" Boyce LeGrande. Boyce and Zombie go all the way back to All Pro Wrestling in 1997 and the stories will be a flyin'. In the second segment we will be joined by NorCal Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame member Flaco Loco. This one is going to be a strange journey. We will talk about the similarities of Punk Rock and Pro Wrestling, SPW, Hoodslam, Doc Atrocity, Lucha, ISW and a whole lot more whackyness. In the final segment we will be joined by a man that is truely a knight of the squared circle Sir Samurai. We will discuss breaking into the business, SPW in Sactown, jumping off of high places,how truly ugly is JD Bishop and quite a bit more. All this plus listener calls! Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Alternative Wrestling Radio will bring the NorCal Indie audio goodness to the masses!  

The Tuesday May 30th episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio could quite possibly be our most eclectic show to date. In the first segment we will be joined by Chicago Indie Legend Kevin Quinn. We will discuss his time in Windy City Wrestling, working in Puerto Rico, being Too Much, Chris Daniels,working in Mexico as well as many other subjects. In the second segment we will be joined by El Salvador's Favorite Son Kaka Meng. This one will be a doozy. Topics to be discussed will be Lucha,flea market shows, working in The Gold Mine, his alter ego, and who knows what else. In the final segment we will be joined by The Scariest Tag Team in all of California, The Black Armada, Synn and Papo Esco. Your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will tread lightly during this portion of the show. These 2 dudes aint nothin' to mess with.All this as well as listener calls! Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as your host Zombie will once again try to take over the world wide web one podcast at a time!

On Tuesday May 16th your host "Zombie" Matt Mann will bring the next episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio to the internet masses. In the first segment Zombie will have a contreversial 5 minute rant that he needs to get off of his chest. In the second segment AWR will delve into the darkside of pro wrestling as the show will be graced by #YourDemonKing Funny Bone. We will discuss FB's career, his art, being a creative being and alot more. In the next segment we will be joined by "La Diva de la Revolución" Monique LeCompte. We will discuss her singing career, pro wrestling training, her Lil Monkey and much more. In the final segment we will be joined by Kevin Kleinrock. To be honest it's just too damn hard to come something witty to say about Kevin. Kevin has all of his fingers and toes in so many different lucha libre and indie projects. This interview is going to be a fun ride and who knows where it will go! Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Alternative Wrestling Radio and Zombie will once again try to push the limits of the podcasting game!

On Cinco De Mayo "Zombie" Matt Mann presents a special edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. Zombie will be previewing the entire card for the Saturday May 6th APW Cow Palace Royale Show in San Francisco/Daly City. Zombie will also share some of his memories of past shows that he has attended in the World Famous Cow Palace. Check out AWR for a very special show that will lead into the biggest indie wrestling show in Northern California history!   We will be taking listener calls for the entire show as well!

The May 2nd edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio has gone through a few changes for the good. Tonight's episode will stream LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern time as usual. The 152nd most sexiest host in podcasting history, "Zombie" Matt Mann will be joined by special guest co-host, the man behind the smash Youtube sensation NorCal Tonight... "All State" Chris McCrickard! in the first segment the boys will be joined by "The Voice of NorCal Indies" Jon Roberts. We will discuss Jon's career, punk rock,being a fan and what he has planned for Saturday May 6th. In the second segment will be joined by Bayview/Hunter's Point's own Ju Dizz. Ju currently lives in the 619 but was born and raised in the Sucka Free. We will discuss his indie career, training,The LEGEND of SoCal Crazy,working for Jeff Dino as well as his plans for May 6th in The City. In the final segment "Zombie" and "All State" Chris will preview the entire May 6th All Pro Wrestling: #CowPalaceRoyale show and give our thoughts on the changes to the show. All this as well as listener calls for the entire show! 

On April 25th "Zombie" Matt Mann presents a special edition of Alternative Wrestling Radio. Matt is joined by The Las Vegas Sign Lady Terrie Neilson. Matt and Terrie will discuss the art of making a pro wrestling sign as well as the indie wrestling scene in general. Make sure to join us for a special 12pm/3pm episode of AWR as The Zombie tries to bring a little afternoon delight to the internet airwaves!

On Tuesday April 18th Alternative Wrestling Radio hit's the interwebs once again but at a special start time of 8:30pm pst/11:30pm est due to host "Zombie" Matt Mann's non-AWR job commitments. In our first segment we will be joined by Gold Rush Pro Wrestling Lady Luck Champion "The Fallen Flower" Kikyo. Kikyo is possibly the hardest hitting women in pro wrestling since Bull Nakano. #BuruNation your leader will be heard. In the second segment we will be joined by the non-wrestling brother tag team of "All State" Chris MCcrickard and Steven "Westghost" McCrickard. Chris is the host of @NorCalTonight which just started it's second season on Youtube . Westghost is THE MAN when it comes to flyers/posters/website/internet grafix. Steven's resume speaks for itself. The McCrickard Boyz are also HUGE wrestling fans. Who in the hell knows where this interview is going to go. In thefinal segment we will be joined by the host of the @DERFCAST podcast Fred Lazarus.You people can blame Fred for getting me back into the podcast game! Fred has been a fan of pro wrestling for forever and he has quite the outlook on the business. This week's episode of Alternative Wrestling Radio is going to be a real barn burner and you don't want to miss it with a SPECIAL start time of 8:30pm pst/11:30pm est. We will also be taking listener calls for the entire show!

On Tuesday April 4th Alternative Wrestling Radio will return to the internet airwaves after a 5+ year hiatus. AWR and host "Zombie" Matt Mann will kick things off with 3 very different interviews. Our first guest will be APW Boot Camp graduate Seymour Snott. Mr. Snott has been working the Carolina indie scene forever as well as being a pro wrestling trainer. This interview with "The Geek With The Physique" could get wild. Our second guest will be world traveler "The Unstoppable" Thunder Rosa. It's amazing what Rosa has accomplished in a touch over 2 years in the pro wrestling business. Rosa has competed all over the US and she also has 2 tours with Stardom in Japan under her belt. Rosa also has some pretty cool upcoming projects that we will discuss. Our final guest will be a Carlos Quezada. Carlos is a Heavy Weapons Expert with The 501st Storm Trooper Legion. Carlos and his Garrison march in parades, perform at birthday parties, attend conventions as well as perform wishes for the Make a Wish Foundation. Carlos is also a huge fan of the NorCal Indie pro wrestling scene. Make sure to join us LIVE at 7pm pacific/10pm eastern as Alternative Wrestling Radio will once again try to take over the podcasting world.

On Wednesday January 19th Rubber Guard Radio will once again dive head first into the whacky world of Independent Lucha Libre. In the first segment your host's KZ and special guest host Kris Zellner will be joined by Michigan based Lucha performer American Gigolo. We will discuss Gigolo's time working for X-LAW,IWRG,hair matches,the Legend that is BLACK TERRY and much more. In the final segment we will be joined by our regular co-host Alex Goff to discuss the week's news as well as take listener calls. All this and you never know who will make an appearance on Rubber Guard Radio so make sure to check us out LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est.

2010 is done. The dreadfull New Years Eve MMA shows in Japan are thankfully done. The January New Japan Tokyo Dome is done. TNA had some show on this past Sunday I think. WWE is on the Road to Wrestlemania. None of that can hold a candle to the first Rubber Guard Radio show of 2011. Your host KZ will be joined a man that will be making his return to full time co-hosting Mr. Alex Saint. In our opening segment of the new year will be joined by our resident MMA Guru Josh Nason. We will discuss NYE in Japan,Edgar/Maynard II,Brock as a coach on the Ultimate Fighter as well as all the news of the day. In our final segment the boys will be joined by "Dr. Lucha" Steve Sims. A lot has happened south of the border since we've had DR. Luch on the show. We will discuss way too many topics to list here basically since KZ is too damn lazy to type it all. All this and listener calls as well! Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as Rubber Guard Radio will once again spread the MMA and Pro Wres love to the masses!

On Wednesday December 22nd your host's KZ and special guest host Alex Saint proudly present the Annual Rubber Guard Radio Christmas Extravaganza 2010! The boys will be taking calls from past guests as well as friends of our show. KZ will be giving away Christmas gifts from our sponsors http://www.Wrestlewarehouse.com and http://www.SlamBamJam.com all through the show. You never know who will make an appearance on our whacky show. Make sure to tune in LIVE at 7pm pst/10pm est as the Rubber Guard Radio Crew will share their holiday cheer!