Bad Light Podcast

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week's guest is Geoff Cole, better known as Shooting the Indies. We talk about his journey in wrestling photography, shooting for Destiny Pro and Alpha1.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comGeoff (guest):IG-@shootingtheindiesTw-@shoottheindiesMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Ethan Page & Josh Alexander (intro):IG-@OfficialEGOTw-@official_egoIG-@walking_weaponTw-@walking_weaponDennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAClubNothing (music):IG- @bandofnothingTw- @bandofnothingJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week is a fun chat with the talented Justin Cotterell. We talk about how he went from taking photos at wrestling events from his seat to now shooting ringside for Championship Wrestling from Hollywood.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comJustin Cotterell (guest):IG- @justin_cotterell_esiTw- @justin_cesiMichael (host):IG- @brainbuster_Tw- @Brainbuster__Heather Monroe (intro):IG- @heatherismeTw- @HeatherismeDennis:IG- @CILAClubTw- @CILAClubNothing (music):IG- @bandofnothingTw- @bandofnothingJohn Jr(logo):IG- @outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit and have a great conversation with the talented David Perez. We chat about his start in photography shooting for esports to now shooting wrestling for House of Glory among other promotions. Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comDavid Perez (guest):IG- @2ndgunnyTw- @2ndgunnyMichael (host):IG- @brainbuster_Tw- @Brainbuster__Santana (intro):IG- @santana_proudTw- @Santana_ProudDennis:IG- @CILAClubTw- @CILAClubNothing (music):IG- @bandofnothingTw- @bandofnothingJohn Jr(logo):IG- @outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to photographer, Earl Gardner. Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comEarl Gardner (guest):IG- @EarlWGardnerTw- @EarlWGardnerMichael (host):IG- @brainbuster_Tw- @Brainbuster__AJ Gray (intro):IG- @callmekrisstatTw- @RichHomieJuiceDennis:IG- @CILAClubTw- @CILAClubNothing (music):IG- @bandofnothingTw- @bandofnothingJohn Jr(logo):IG- @outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit and have a great conversation with the immensely talented Ryan Loco. We chat about his start in pro wrestling photography to now shooting for UFC, working freelance with WWE superstars, and working the AEW show for MGM.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comRyan Loco (guest):IG- @ryanlocoTw- @ryanlocoMichael (host):IG- @brainbuster_Tw- @Brainbuster__Kris Statlander (intro):IG- @callmekrisstatTw- @callmekrisstatDennis:IG- @CILAClubTw- @CILAClubNothing (music):IG- @bandofnothingTw- @bandofnothingJohn Jr(logo):IG- @outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to Mark Johnston. Mark works for promotions like Hoodslam, West Coast Pro Wrestling and All Pro Wrestling. We talk about his passion for visual art and his history in filmography as well as photography.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comMark Johsnton (guest):IG- @mj_cinemaMichael (host):IG- @brainbuster_Tw- @Brainbuster__The Rascalz (intro):Tw- @DezmondXavierTw- @TheTreyMiguelTw- @zachary_wentzDennis:IG- @CILAClubTw- @CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG- @cultureabusefanzineTw- @cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG- @outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit and have a great conversation with the supremely talented Harry Aaron. We chat about his start in pro wrestling photography to now shooting for MLW, Limitless, and WWE Performance Center.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comHarry Aaron (guest):IG- @thirdharryTw- @harryaaronMichael (host):IG- @brainbuster_Tw- @Brainbuster__Matt Sydal (intro):IG- @mattsydalTw- @findevanDennis:IG- @CILAClubTw- @CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG- @cultureabusefanzineTw- @cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG- @outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to film photographer, Ruby Scala. Ruby is back and shares with us her experience at "The Wrld on GCW"Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comRuby (guest):IG-@monsoon.bbTw-@monsoonbbMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Dennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to film photographer, Ruby Scala. We chat about shooting polaroids and her upcoming trip to Indianapolis for the first big indie show back from quarantine.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comRuby (guest):IG-@monsoon.bbTw-@monsoonbbMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Effy (intro):IG-@effylivesTw-@effylivesDennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week's guest is Robert Starkz-Bellamy, better known as Mouse. We talk about how he started photographing wrestling in the midwest & how connecting with his scene opened up new opportunities.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comRobert (guest):IG-@mouses_wrestling_adventuresTw-@WCWMouse3911Michael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Billie Starkz (intro):IG-@billie_starkzTw-@BillieStarkzDennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to my good friend Kevin Quiroz. We chat about how shooting film brought us together, PWG and upcoming projects he's working on for Mind Games Zine.Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comKevin (guest):IG-@35mm.wrestlingTw-@35mm_wrestlingMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Brody King (intro):IG-@brodyxkingTw-@brodyxkingDennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. My guest this week is terrific New York based photographer, Sofie Vasquez. We talk about her influences stemming from classic boxing photography & discovering pro wrestling. Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comWest(guest):IG-@bullsinthebrnxMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Danhausen (intro):IG-@danhausenadTw-@DanhausenADDennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week is a fun chat with the supremely talented West Smith. We talk about his experience with Defy, shooting in Japan & his weird and wonderful DIY art photography. Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comWest(guest):IG-@ukulelepunkTw-@Ukulele_PunkMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Darby Allin (intro):IG-@darbyallinTw-@darbyallinDennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAClubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit have a great conversation with the supremely talented Rob Brazier. We chat about his start in pro wrestling over 10 years ago with a simple point & shoot, to photography William Regal & referring matches in Paris. Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comRob(guest):IG-@TheHeadDropTw-@RobBrazierphotoMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Killer Kelly (intro):IG-@KellyWrestlingTw-@Kelly_WPDennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@CILAclubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.press

Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This debut episode Michael is joined by long time friend, the incredible Zia Hiltey. We talk about everything ranging to her start with Chikara all the way to shooting a sold out show at Madison Square Garden!Vital links:Bad Light Zine:Badlightzine.bigcartel.comZia(guest):IG-@zia_shoots_wrestlingTw-@welcome_to_earfMichael(host):IG-@brainbuster_Tw-@brainbuster__Dennis:IG-@CILAClubTw-@cilaclubCulture Abuse (music):IG-@cultureabusefanzineTw-@cultureabuseJohn Jr(logo):IG-@outlaw.pressUltraMantis Black (intro):@ultramantis.black