CHIKARA in 15 Minutes or Less

Your eyes and ears do not deceive you, CHIKARMY…we’re back with a new episode of CHIKARA in 15 Minutes or Less! Using an improved format on this the 20th episode since relaunching the show in 2015, join me as I give an overview of what’s been brewing under the radar the past couple months and the shocking developments coming out of the Infinite Gauntlet! Links and Media: The Crucible on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSv9YABV8rdajzS3_Ep4WQ) UnknownCarbon on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFZMOsF-9_FdHerPEYshGiw) The CHIKARA Special on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCxiV1hQIqXb_ryDKcw4n-Q) (where you can find the Heralds & Harbingers videos) IndependentWrestling.TV (https://independentwrestling.tv) CHIKARA 101 - Forums (http://chikara101.com) & Discord (https://discord.gg/K6g5hAY)

With not one but TWO seasons in the books, 2017 was an exciting and crazy year…and to add to the insanity, CHIKARA in 15 returns with a special episode looking back at Season 17 and 18! I’m joined by special guest Kevin Ford for a chat about the ups and downs of the year, from the shocking revelation of a secret season to the twists and turns of people coming and going! Thanks for your support, CHIKARMY, and be on the lookout for new episodes of Ci15 as Season 19 begins! Be sure to check out The CHIKARA Special on WordPress and Tumblr, follow them on Twitter @CHIKARASpecial, and listen to Viva CHIKARA on PWPonderings!

It’s a #GLORIOUS return for CHIKARA in 15, just in time for King of Trios weekend! This week on the show: I give a recap of the first official LIVE CHIKARAtopia special as CHIKARA presents “No One’s First, And You’re Next”; I run down the points for the Grand Championship and Campeonatos de Parejas, as well as begin speculating what the “new” Chuck Taylor has in mind with the man now known as DUSTIN; I reveal the winner of the returning #CHIKaption Competition; In this week’s feature, I give you as much info as possible for the upcoming King of Trios weekend; And for CHIKARA in the Media, I mention the “Deep Blue Something” podcast hosted by Mike Quackenbush and Bryce Remsburg, the King of Trios set from Filsinger Games, and the CHIKARA Special websites on WordPress and Twitter. It’s great to be back, CHIKARMY! Be sure to leave feedback on the site or our social media, as well as leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher! CHIKARA in the Media: “Deep Blue Something” Podcast Filsinger Games on Twitter The CHIKARA Special on WordPress and Tumblr

Kevin Ford makes his Chattin’ return to talk about what got him into wrestling and CHIKARA, his favorite moments, and much more! We get into such topics as wrestling figures, the origins of Kevin’s CHIKARA Special site on WordPress and Tumblr as well as the Viva CHIKARA podcast, the biggest moment anyone could ask for in wrestling, and his thoughts on the recent major angles in CHIKARA (the shutdown, COTI, etc.). We finish up with some questions from Twitter which leads into the some fun talk about Juan Francisco, Jakob Hammermier, and what one CHIKARA staple’s stance might be on a certain hot topic! Don’t forget to check out Kevin’s projects, including the VA based promotion he does commentary for over at NOVA Wrestling! Thanks for listening, be sure to leave feedback in the usual ways and let me know what you think!

We’re just days away from a big weekend for CHIKARA, and this is your weekly 15 minute (or less) dose of CHIKARA! This week: I run down the matches announced for this weekend’s shows, Dead Man’s Chest and Evil Ways; I talk about the greatness that is CHIKARAtopia; I go over the standings for the Grand Championship and Campeonatos de Parejas; I announce the latest winner of the #CHIKaption Competition; In this week’s feature, I take a brief look at the history of CHIKARA founder Mike Quackenbush; In this week’s CHIKARA in the Media, I bring up a WWE.com article on Quack’s visit to the Performance Center, Kevin Ford’s review of the Mike Quackenbush Story Volume 1, and my new podcast Occupy Pro Wrestling, featuring this week an interview with CI15 founder Babs! It’s a fun episode this week, be sure to listen all the way through! Thanks for your support, and leave feedback in all the usual ways! CHIKARA in the Media: WWE.com interview with Mike Quackenbush Kevin Ford’s review of Lightning Strikes Volume 1 Viva CHIKARA: “Ready, Willing Stables” Occupy Pro Wrestling: Introductions Are In Order 

A new Young Lion is crowned, and we start the road to Dead Man’s Chest and Evil Ways! This week on CHIKARA in 15: I run down the results from National Pro Wrestling Day; I talk about the first match announced for Evil Ways at the Wrestle Factory; I go through the standings for the Grand Championship and Los Campeonatos de Parejas; I announce the winner of this week’s #CHIKaption Competition; In this week’s feature, I talk about a running theme of the show titles for Season 16, namely those outside the Wrestle Factory; And in CHIKARA in the Media, I bring up a recent interview with Mike Quackenbush by the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast! Thanks for all your support as always, CHIKARMY! Be sure to like the show on Facebook and follow @CI15Podcast on Twitter (and now Instagram!) for all the latest updates! CHIKARA in the Media: Two Man Power Trip Podcast with Mike Quackenbush CHIKARA in 15 Resources Page

Happy National Pro Wrestling Day, CHIKARMY! This week on CHIKARA in 15: I run down the results for Days of the Phoenix and Five Senses; I go over the card for National Pro Wrestling Day this weekend, featuring the Young Lions Cup XII tournament; I recap the standings on points for the Grand Championship and Los Campeonatos de Parejas; I remind you to send in entries for the #CHIKaption Competition (no, seriously, please send them in!); In this week’s feature, I talk about the history of National Pro Wrestling Day; And in CHIKARA in the Media, I talk about the Indy Mayhem Show covering National Pro Wrestling Day, Steven Sutton’s spoiler-free results, and the CHIKARA Special podcast on PWPonderings. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for updates on new projects in the works, as well as a new way to help support the show! In the meantime, be sure to leave feedback in the usual ways: a rating/review on iTunes and Stitcher, tweet @CI15Podcast, comment on the Facebook page, and leave a reply on the thread over at the 101 Forums! CHIKARA in the Media: Indy Mayhem Show 105 Steven Sutton’s spoiler-free results (Seasons 1-3 and 4-5) The CHIKARA Special Podcast on PWPonderings

We’re back, CHIKARMY! After a nice little break, it’s time for a new episode of CHIKARA in 15. This week: I run down the cards for the season premiere double shot at the Wrestle Factory, “Days of the Phoenix” and “Five Senses”; I talk about National Pro Wrestling Day and how you can support the Polaris Project; I run down the standings for the Grand Championship and Campeonatos de Parejas; I let you know about the extension in time for the CHIKaption Competition; In a special weekly feature, I give you an update on my situation, how it impacts this show and Chattin’ With The CHIKARMY going forward, and a quick announcement on new projects; In CHIKARA in the Media, I give a shout out to Steve Sutton’s new spoiler-free results from Seasons 4 and 5, I talk about my appearance on the Indy Mayhem Show, and the latest CHIKARA Special podcast is up featuring special guest Todd Joerchel! Plus, don’t forget to check out complete recaps of every season over at The CHIKARA History Project! Thanks for all your support, CHIKARMY! Keep an eye out for Chattin’ With The CHIKARMY and the new projects coming soon to the site and our new YouTube channel! CHIKARA in the Media: Steve Sutton’s spoiler free results from Seasons 4 and 5 Indy Mayhem Show 104: Indy Wrestling Evolves CHIKARA Special: “On The Juice” CHIKARA History Project

It’s here, it’s finally here! Season 15 has come and gone, and the CHIKARA 101 forums have voted on the best of CHIKARA in the past year. Thanks to everyone who voted!

We’ve hit the big red reset button on Chattin’ With The CHIKARMY, and my first guest is That Masked Guy of the Captain Fizz & Masked Guy Show! We talk about what got Masked Guy into pro wrestling, his introduction to the CHIKARA world through King of Trios 2010 and ROH, his thoughts on the 101 forums and the discussions during moments like the shutdown angle, and much more! We wrap things up with a quick chat about the Captain Fizz & Masked Guy Show, a podcast that talks about Sci-Fi, comic books, wrestling, and more! This was a fun chat, and I’m excited to be starting this series back up! Be sure to follow That Masked Guy on Twitter @ThatMaskedGuy and check out the Captain Fizz & Masked Guy Show atFizzMaskedShow.com!

Oh the weather outside is frightful But CHIKARA is so delightful Since we’ve no place to go Listen to CI15’s year end show! It’s a special holiday edition of CHIKARA in 15, and here’s what’s in store for you: A quick rundown on Season 16’s shows already scheduled, with double shots and Wrestle Factory events aplenty; A reminder to check out CHIKARAtopia, and to check out “Top Banana” available now for download and streaming; A break from the usual format, as standings have been postponed to the start of the new year (which is really just a couple weeks away, so don’t fear!); I announce the latest winner of the #CHIKaption Competition; In this week’s CHIKARA in the Media, I talk about Mike Quackenbush’s impassioned speech at Ignite Philly and Stephen Sutton’s updated CHIKARA notes available on our website; In this week’s feature, I present a special little treat I call “The Night Before CHIKARA.” Thanks for all your support since our relaunch (did you know this is our TENTH episode since? Amazing!), and we’ll see you in a couple weeks as we get ready for Season 16! Don’t forget to be on the lookout for Chattin’ with the CHIKARMY during the break! CHIKARA in the Media: Mike Quackenbush at Ignite Philly (link) Stephen Sutton’s CHIKARA Project, Volume 1

It's all 9s here at CHIKARA in 15! This week on the show: I give the latest news, from Top Banana already available to download and stream from CHIKARAPro.com to Season 16's THREE months of shows already booked; I run down the standings for the Grand Championship and CdP; I announce the latest winner of the #CHIKaption Competition; In this week's feature, I go over the results of Top Banana; And in this week's CHIKARA in the Media: Michael Langan still has a few "We Believe" shirts to sell with proceeds going to Philabundance, and I got to join my friends on the Indy Mayhem Show this past week to talk CHIKARA, this podcast, and more. I even got to join in interviewing Bryce Remsburg, as we talked about the Season Finale, #COTI15, and more! Make sure you listen to the end of this episode for a special treat ;) Next week is our CI15 season finale before a quick break for the holidays, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the past year in CHIKARA! Send me an email at chikara15@powertothesmarks.com or hit me up on Facebook or Twitter @CI15Podcast! CHIKARA in the Media: Contact Michael Langan on Facebook or Twitter for info on the "We Believe" t-shirts! Indy Mayhem Show 99: Bryce Remsburg

Once more unto the breach, CHIKARMY, it's a new episode of CHIKARA in 15! This week on the podcast: I run down the final card for the Season 15 "Top Banana" at the 2300 Arena in Philly this Saturday; I talk about the great opportunities to give to great causes like Philabundance and Toys for Tots; I go through the first shows announced for Season 16, including CHIKARA's only Season 16 stop in New York; I run down the standings for the Grand Championship and CdP going into Top Banana; I extend the deadline for CHIKaption entries (don't forget to get yours in!); In this week's feature, I conclude the Season 15 recap; And in this week's CHIKARA in the Media, I talk about shirts being sold for charity and the usual resource suspects. Thanks for listening, and as always be sure to check us out on the usual channels, and leave feedback! Feedback is love, feedback is life. CHIKARA in the Media: "We Believe" Shirt (check the #IAMCHIKARA group on FB for more info!) Resources Page on CI15

Uh oh, looks like someone has the case of the Tuesdays. Never fear, CHIKARA in 15 is here! This week: I announce that Chattin' With The CHIKARMY interviews begin soon, and point everyone to the site to sign up for a written or audio chat; I run the matches already set for "Top Banana" on December 5, including the annual tradition that is Cibernetico; I talk briefly about the first three shows announced for Season 16 (and slip in a suggestion for other show locations); I announce the latest winner of the #CHIKaption Competition; In this week's feature, I continue to recount the events of Season 15 thanks to the brilliant recap sent in by Rave; And in CHIKARA in the Media, I share some of the matches from the upcoming WrestleJam show, plug the CHIKARA History Project and The CHIKARA Special, and casually remind everyone of the Resources page on our site. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe to us and connect via the usual methods! CHIKARA in the Media: WrestleJam on Twitter (@WrestleJamCT) The CHIKARA History Project The CHIKARA Special on WordPress and Tumblr CHIKARA Resources

It's the longest episode since our relaunch, and for good reason! This week on CHIKARA in 15: I run down the results from Reading and the Wrestle Factory; I talk about the upcoming season, including the first three shows already announced; I announce the news for the season finale, as well as a reminder about the upcoming Toys For Tots donation drive; I go over the final standings of #COTI15, and talk about the Dasher's Dugout situation while revealing what appears to be the finals set for the season finale; I run down the standings for the Grand Championship and Campeonatos de Parejas; I reveal the winner of this week's #CHIKaption Competition; In this week's feature, I begin to recap the events of Season 15 (thanks again to Rave of the 101 Forums); And, in CHIKARA in the Media, I briefly talk about photos from Reid Harris Cooper and Michael Langan from this past weekend, the CHIKARA History Project, and the CHIKARA Special on WordPress and Tumblr. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher, give us a like and follow on Facebook and Twitter, and let us know what you think! By the way, big shout out to my friends at the Wrestling Mayhem Show for, uh, "chiming in" during the NPWD announcement. CHIKARA in the Media: Reid Harris Cooper and Michael Langan's photos can be found on Twitter (here and here) and the #IAMCHIKARA Facebook group! The CHIKARA History Project The CHIKARA Special on WordPress and Tumblr

I scream, you scream, we all scream for CHIKARA Pro wrestling! This week on CHIKARA in 15: I run down the cards for the last weekend of shows before the season finale, as CHIKARA heads back to Reading and the Wrestle Factory in Philly; I talk about CHIKARA starting to add Season 15 events to the CHIKARAtopia streaming service, and help spread the word about the 2300 Arena's Toys for Tots drive at the season finale; I run down the standings for #COTI15, the Grand Championship, and Los Campeonatos de Parejas; I extend the deadline for this week's #CHIKaption Competition (send yours in ASAP!); In this week's feature, I talk about Los Ice Creams (and try not to lose my chill in the process); And in this week's CHIKARA in the Media, I once again plug the Resources page, the #IAMCHIKARA group on Facebook, the CHIKARA 101 forums, and Kevin Ford's CHIKARA Special on Tumblr and WordPress. Thanks for listening! Be sure to give feedback in the usual ways: iTunes, Stitcher, Facebook, Twitter, the CHIKARA 101 forums, and email at chikara15@powertothesmarks.com! CHIKARA in the Media: CI15 Resources #IAMCHIKARA on Facebook (Note: It's a closed group, so be sure to ask to join!) CHIKARA 101 CHIKARA Special on Tumblr and WordPress

This week on CHIKARA in 15: I go over the Midwest tour results. Did you know El Hijo defeated Blind Rage? You will by the end of this episode! I run down the standings for #COTI15, Grand Championship, and CdP titles (side note: a LOT of people moving up toward title contention); I reveal the winning #CHIKaption; In this week's feature, I talk about the most recent events surrounding Kevin Condron, AKA Snowflake; And I wrap up with CHIKARA in the Media, highlighting our new CHIKARA Resources page, CHIKARA Welt on YouTube, and Kevin Ford's CHIKARA Special on WordPress and Tumblr as well as the podcast he does with Justin Houston. Be sure to send me your #CHIKaption entries along with CHIKARA related media at chikara15@powertothesmarks.com! CHIKARA in the Media CHIKARA Resources on CHIKARA in 15 CHIKARA Welt on YouTube CHIKARA Special on WordPress and Tumblr

This week we take a look at a LOT of stuff happening in CHIKARA: I run down the card for each of the Midwest shows, from Minneapolis to Columbus; I talk about King of Trios 2015 Night 2 streaming on CHIKARAtopia (RIGHT NOW if you're listening on October 20) I talk about Justice is Blind, now available on CHIKARAtopia for streaming or download; I announce the first winner of the #CHIKaption Competition; I run down the standings for #COTI15, the Grand Championship and the Campeonatos de Parejas; In this week's feature, I take a quick look at the early career of the man we know as Kevin Condron/Snowflake; For CHIKARA in the media, I talk about Josh's photos and story from the Haverhill show, the latest "Viva CHIKARA" podcast, the CHIKARA Special on Tumblr and WordPress, and a spoiler-free look at Seasons 1-3 brought to us by Steve Sutton. If you'd like to submit CHIKARA related media, as well as entries for the #CHIKaption Competition, send me an email at chikara15@powertothesmarks.com or contact me on Twitter @CI15Podcast! CHIKARA in the Media: Photos of CHIKARA Haverhill by Josh Viva CHIKARA - "Death Thrust and Meat Banger" CHIKARA Seasons 1-3 (Spoiler Free!) by Steve Sutton

Thanks to everyone for your support! It means a great deal. This week on CHIKARA in 15: I go over the results from the Northeast shows I talk about tomorrow night's #KOT15 being streamed on CHIKARAtopia I bring up some of the newest additions to their streaming library (it's pretty cool, guys) I run down the rankings I talk about the CHIKaption Competition in this week's feature I re-air last week's CHIKARA in the media. Be sure to check us out on iTunes and Stitcher now, and give it a rating and review! Much appreciated. If you'd like to send in CHIKARA media or suggestions for the podcast, email me at chikara15@powertothesmarks.com! CHIKARA in the Media: Photos from CHIKARA's last show in Norfolk. Credit: Jonathan McLarty (@JonathanMcLarty on Twitter) Animated IndyKast with Ophidian The CHIKARA Special on Tumblr and WordPress The CHIKARA History Project

Happy birthday, CHIKARA in 15! We celebrate the second anniversary of the show with a relaunch after a brief hiatus. On this week's episode: I go over the Mid-Atlantic shows from last weekend, Justice is Blind and The Marta Complex; I briefly preview the Northeast shows for next weekend, Colony Collapse and The Ocean Walker; I talk about CHIKARAtopia on Roku and the recent flash sale on CHIKARA's website; I run down the #COTI15, Grand Championship, and Campeonatos de Parejas leaderboards; I talk about Journey into CHIKARA in this week's feature; I present CHIKARA in the media. This week, it's photos by Jon McLarty from Norfolk; the Animated IndyKast featuring Ophidian; The CHIKARA Special on Tumblr and Wordpress; and the CHIKARA History Project at its new home! If you'd like to send in CHIKARA media or suggestions for the podcast, email me at chikara15@powertothesmarks.com! Thanks for joining me on this new journey, and I look forward to presenting you CHIKARA in 15 Minutes or Less! CHIKARA in the Media: Photos from CHIKARA's last show in Norfolk. Credit: Jonathan McLarty (@JonathanMcLarty on Twitter) Animated IndyKast with Ophidian The CHIKARA Special on Tumblr and WordPress The CHIKARA History Project