Podcast appearances and mentions of Billy Robinson

It's a new project on Regional Rasslin' featuring Special Guest Richard Vicek joining to begin our discussion of the Chicago Wrestling Club (1966 - 1983). Promoters Verne Gagne, Dick the Bruiser & Wilbur Snyder combined their talent from the AWA & WWA respectively to form amazing events in the "Windy City". We also talk promoter Fred Kohler, Bob Luce, Bobby Heenan, Bruiser, Da Crusher, major events in Comiskey Park & Soldier Field, plus Richard shares TEN super rare audio interviews recorded back in the 60s & 70s featuring the likes of Verne Gagne, Dr. X (Dick Beyer), a young Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Graham, Bobby Heenan, & more! (Guest Note: Richard Vicek is the author of the book "BRUISER: The World's Most Dangerous Wrestler")Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!WRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This it's a show where we answer your questions with a "No DQ and A", including Nick Bockwinkel as an NWA Champion, an AWA Hall of Fame, Hulk Hogan vs. Billy Robinson? Mean Gene ribbing the crowd and more!     We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.

In this episode Coach Bryan goes in depth with Catch Wrestling Coach Luis Ojeda. They discuss memories of Billy Robinson, training take aways and the benefits of learning wrestling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

Sean Ross Sapp speaks to WWE's Shayna Baszler about Ronda Rousey, Billy Robinson, Josh Barnett, UFC-WWE being under the same umbrellaEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: https://www.ebay.com/* Check out undefined and use my code betterhelp.com/ FIGHTFUL for a great deal: undefinedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fightful-pro-wrestling-and-mma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews former AWA and longtime indy announcer Mick Karch, who also ran the Nick Bockwinkel fan club and wrote a column for Pro Wrestling Torch in the late 1980s. Topics during this interview include the state of wrestling announcing and the key aspect that's missing in the modern era, the AWA's place in history, whether WrestleMania 30 stacks up to past WrestleManias, the late Billy Robinson's impact on the AWA to the conviction of Buck Zumhoff on sexual misconduct charges, Hulk Hogan's first top babyface run in the AWA, the AWA-WWF War in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and more.

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Jody Malenko and Jake Shannon to discuss some of the greatest shoot wrestlers in the history of the business. The guys share their thoughts on Billy Robinson, Karl Gotch and Danny Hodge's careers and legendary matches.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Jody Malenko and Jake Shannon to discuss some of the greatest shoot wrestlers in the history of the business. The guys share their thoughts on Billy Robinson, Karl Gotch and Danny Hodge's careers and legendary matches.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the England had many different wrestling systems including Cornish, Lancashire, Devonshire, Cumberland and Westmoreland wrestling and catchwrestling? In this conversation Oz Austwick and I go into the history of these arts including the influence of Japanese Judo and Jiu-Jitsu on English Wrestling... the great Billy Robinson and his influence on Kazushi Sakuraba... Satoro Sayama and the birth of Shootwrestling... American vs British catchwrestling... the blending of jiu-jitsu with catchwrestling... leglocks and traditional BJJ... and much more. Follow Oz Austwick here: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishMartialArts Subscribe to The Strenuous Life Podcast on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK-c9Vxqx-I  

On the first episode of 2024, Billy Robinson, CPA, CCIFP, discusses what brought him to CFMA, advice he's received and gives, what he does to relax (when he even can relax), the benefits of earning his CCIFP designation, and what he'll be up to at CFMA's 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition.    Links to check out CFMA's 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition Become a CCIFP 12+ Membership Promotion Construction Financial Management Association Music Credit Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

After en exciting debut last week, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return this week to talk a variety of fun topics, including... Bob talks meeting Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. A funny story of Bob vs. a rookie Steve "Dr. Death" Williams in the Superdome. Find out what happened to the poor guy who tried out vs. Billy Robinson, Danny Hodge AND The Iron Sheik. Puerto Rico Riot Story #1. HOW did Hiro Matsuda break Hulk Hogan's leg? Roop's very first match vs. Dick Dunn. Rooming with the the ultimate ribber Don Carson. Mr. TREE-rific vs. Smokey the Bear! What to do when fans attack! The art of the sugar hold and how to revive your opponent. Eddie Graham taking liberties. Sam Steamboat's words of advice. Fan tryouts at the Snake Pit. Watching the civil rights movement unfold at the arenas in the south, and desegregation in the US.   The abortion of a match vs. Coach John Heath. The poor treatment of the great Baron Von Raschke during his rookie year. Wrestling a double jointed fan. Grumpy Ole Anderson. Ernie Ladd's heel heat. Thoughts on the term "wrestling marks". Plus, we'll hear stories involving the likes of Terry Funk, Killer Karl Kox, Don Curtis, Duke Keomuka, Hiro Matsuda, Sputnik Monroe, Dale Lewis, and many more! A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!After en exciting debut last week, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return this week to talk a variety of fun topics, including... Bob talks meeting Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. A funny story of Bob vs. Steve "Dr. Death" Williams in the Superdome. Find out what happened to the poor guy who tried out vs. Billy Robinson, Danny Hodge AND The Iron Sheik. Puerto Rico Riot Story #1. HOW did Hiro Matsuda break Hulk Hogan's leg? Roop's very first match vs. Dick Dunn. Rooming with the The ultimate ribber Don Carson. Mr. TREE-rific vs. Smokey the Bear! What to do when fans attack! The art of the sugar hold and how to revive your opponent. Eddie Graham taking liberties. Sam Steamboat's words of advice. Fan tryouts at the Snake Pit. Watching the civil rights movement unfold at the arenas in the south, and desegregationin the US.   The abortion of a match vs. Coach John Heath. The poor treatment of the great Baron Von Raschke during his rookie year. Wrestling a double jointed fan. Grumpy Ole Anderson. Ernie Ladd's heel heat. Thoughts on the term "wrestling marks". Plus, we'll hear stories involving the likes of Terry Funk, Killer Karl Kox, Don Curtis, Duke Keomuka, Hiro Matsuda, Sputnik Monroe, Dale Lewis, and many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Legendary British wrestler, Marty Jones. The former British Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Marty talk about breaking into the business, his style, the British style, WWE, Triple H, NXT, NJPW, Andre the Giant, William Regal, NXT UK, Ridge Holland, his training school, Billy Robinson, and so much more!The best and easy way to win money is playing fantasy! Join @underdogfantasy today (underdogfantasy.com) and enter the promo code POWERTRIP to double your deposit. Then all you have to do is pick a game, guess higher or lower on or draft your team; then sit back, relax & watch the money roll in!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code: POWERTRIPStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

“It doesn't matter where it comes from as long as it works, and you don't know if it works unless you experiment with it.  In order to get good at everything you got to break it all up and pull it apart.  Find the common thread, that's how the styles will merge.”  -- Erik PaulsonMy guest on this episode is Erik Paulson who is an Encyclopedia of Martial Arts and the first American to win the World Light Heavyweight Shooto Championship in Japan.  He was trained by legendary instructors like Guro Dan Inosanto, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, Gene Lebell, Yori Nakamura, Rigan Machado, Rickson Gracie, Tim Tackett, Ajarn Chai, and Billy Robinson.  He is a multi-style Black Belt and master instructor of Jeet Kune Do, Kick Boxing, Savate, Shoot Fighting, Filipino Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Catch Wrestling, and a 6'th degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  He is the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling and STX Kickboxing.  He runs the CSW Training Center in Fullerton, California, where he has trained MMA Fighters like Josh Barnett, Ken Shamrock, Cub Swanson, Sean Sherk, James Wilks, and Brock Lesnar.This episode is all about connection and seeking the common thread in all martial arts.  My key takeaway is that martial arts is a creative act.  We must be humble and open so that we can learn and absorb from all sources.  What we learn must be tested so that we know that we can make it work, and the only way to test it is to experiment with it.  Martial Arts is a creative process, of transforming knowledge, wisdom, to understanding.  Erik Paulson is a true genius of the game, his understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of martial arts sets him apart and allows him to mentor and guide his students toward excellence.  This is a special episode, filled with insight and old-school stories of Jeet Kune Do and the development of MMA from someone who has first-hand knowledge and experience.  Tune in for an unforgettable episode.

Welcome back mental heads to another episode of The Great Metal Debate podcast. It's Xander once again and today we will be talking about the new album Black Flame Eternal from Atlanta, Georgia's gothic black metallers Cloak. I have enjoyed their music ever since 2019 when my friend and fellow YouTuber Richard Metal Fan introduced me to their 2nd full-length The Burning Dawn which had just come out at the time. I found myself enjoying the music so much that I ordered their tape, CD and long sleeve shirt. Though it has been a while, I even revisited their 2017 debut To Venomous Depths to refresh on their earlier work before diving into this new album. "Ethereal Fire" is a killer opening track that sets the overall tone for the remainder of the album. It puts the group vocals to great use as they are timed very well. The stand alone drum beats at the beginning and end were also a very nice touch. Whenever a black metal band makes the Eoh sound. Many metalheads have coined phrased them as the Blasphemy Eoh's. "With Fury And Allegiance" has a few of those throughout the track but the trashy guitar sound and the vocal speed together remind me a little bit of Goatwhore. But I also like the calm slowed down part halfway through. "Shadowlands" begins with a very smooth guitar riff and even a very nice solo early on after the one minute mark. It really fits in with that melodic sound that I'm used to hearing from the two guitarists Max Brigham and Scott Taysom. I also really enjoy the spoken word section just after with the lyrics "For I have shed the blood. I have walked beyond the gates. And I have sworn, to you I bow." The first single that Season Of Mist released for this album was the track called "Invictus" which definitely sounds like a classic thrash metal riff until you hear the blackened style of vocals. I love how the lyrics "In the cold of night I watch it fall. Tot he morning star my spirit calls" are said as a chant but at the same time doesn't repeat. Three weeks later, a lyrical video for the song "Seven Thunders" was dropped. I won't spoil the lyrics for this one, you'll just have to check it out for yourself. I will say that they rhythm has a very black-n-roll kind of feel to it which I enjoy very much. Next we get the song "Eye Of The Abyss" which has a winding sound to the guitars but later on in the track we get an audibly groovy bass line laid down by Billy Robinson. Last month the band put out their 3rd single for this record called "The Holy Dark" which kicks off with a drum intro performed by Sean Bruneau. The sound mixing really highlighted his capabilities in this one. As a lead-in to the concluding song we have sort of a prelude called "Heavenless". It sounds like an instrumental because the spoken word is purposely faded. You can still look up the lyrics but the calming music does overpower Scott's voice. And then for the closer we come to the album title track "Black Flame Eternal". I can't wait to see them for the first time during their album release show on Saturday June 10th!

Here it is! This is part 1 of our interview with the MASTER OF PAIN and head coach of Snakepit USA - Joel Bane! Join us as we explore with Coach Bane - catch wrestling, what it means to really get better in grappling, and the influence of Catch Wrestling legend Billy Robinson. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/levelupgrappling/support

Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray are joined by a bunch of Hall of Famers that have incredible stories about the Iron Sheik including Sgt. Slaughter, Jimmy Hart, Gerald Brisco and more.  You'll hear never before shared stories about this one of a kind performer.

For House Heads, the dance floor is more than just a place to move their bodies to the beat. It's a space where they can fully immerse themselves in the music, connect with others who share their passion, and experience a sense of community and belonging. In this episode, we listen to the New Jersey-based dancers and creatives who view this space as sacred and life-changing. Storyteller voices in order of appearance: DJ Dan Dan aka Dan Shiver   Soulful House Nation Dr. Jasmine Henry  Jasmine Henry Audio & Musicology | New Jersey Jamara Wakefield www.twitter.com/JamaraProducer Jo Jo Abenavi Wright  Alice Jenkins  Charon Jenkins  Ramona  "Momo TV" Henry  Momotv Henry | Facebook Eddie Nicholas  Eddie Nicholas Tracks & Releases on Traxsource DeeDee Bridgewater  Ras Anthony Wiggins  Special thanks to our In The Wake production team: Producer Shayna Wakefield, Editor Kayleigh Hepworth, Associate Producers Chantaya King & Natalya Dumont. Photography by Cano El Nene  Music by DJ Ron V and Rasmir Mantree  Black House Black Joy podcast is the production of WBGO Studios with production assistance from Corey Goldberg, Billy Robinson, and Stevan Smith.   If you are enjoying this content please leave us a review on Apple podcasts.   Follow us on social media: www.twitter.com/HouseMusicNJ www.instagram.com/BlackHouseBlackJoy www. facebook.com/BlackHouseBlackJoy Our podcast is the perfect companion to the upcoming film docu-series "Black House, Black Joy", which explores the same themes and stories in visual form. blackhouseblackjoy.com – New Jersey House Music Documentary Project Notes: Dan Shiver's History of Soulful House was recorded circa 2016 hence his reference that Frankie Knuckles passed away a few years ago on March 31, 2014 (aged 59) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackhouseblackjoy/message

On this special edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield pay tribute to who some call the greatest catch as catch can wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of boots, Billy Robinson. They guys don't do this alone, they welcome Jake Shannon, owner of Scientific Wrestling and Billy Robinson's right hand man and the "King Of Connecticut" Matt Granahan, promoter extraordinaire! The guys discuss the career of the legendary Billy Robinson, his impact on each of their lives and on the business of professional wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield pay tribute to who some call the greatest catch as catch can wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of boots, Billy Robinson. They guys don't do this alone, they welcome Jake Shannon, owner of Scientific Wrestling and Billy Robinson's right hand man and the "King Of Connecticut" Matt Granahan, promoter extraordinaire! The guys discuss the career of the legendary Billy Robinson, his impact on each of their lives and on the business of professional wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fumi and Justin began their profile series on “Mr. Puroresu” himself, Genichiro Tenryu. In Part One, they went over Tenryu starting sumo at 14, then transitioning to Giant Baba's AJPW a decade later. They also detailed Tenryu's early career in the US, teaming with Billy Robinson and Jumbo Tsuruta, Tenryu's legendary rivalry with Riki Choshu and the importance of their 2/21/85 Osaka-Jo Hall match which Tenryu's huge spike rise in popularity from this. They finished the show discussing his Tenryu's UN Heavyweight title and the eventual formation of AJPW's Triple Crown and his big-time singles matches vs. Jumbo and Stan Hansen before covering the rise and fall of SWS and later Tenryu's WAR promotion. Additionally, at 16:00 into the show, Fumi and Justin spent about ten minutes talking about about Terry Funk's recent health condition and how overblown it had gotten in the media. In Part 2, Fumi & Justin first talked about Tenryu's involvement in the short-lived “straight and strong” SWS run by Megane Super executives and Tenryu taking after Baba and Inoki and becoming a wrestling promoter with WAR. They went over his return to AJPW in the late '90s after the death of Giant Baba and his classics with Keiji Muto in All Japan, his work in the critically maligned HUSTLE and his retirement match in 2015 against NJPW's Kazuchika Okada. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Ross Sapp speaks to MLW's Davey Boy Smith Jr! You can catch MLW on Reelz every Tuesday0:00 Intro1:00 Return to MLW3:00 Second generation wrestlers4:00 No Ropes Catch Wrestling5:00 Billy Robinson and videos7:45 Batista9:00 Billington Bulldogs10:00: Alex Kane12:00 Goldberg and Bret16:00 New Dungeon17:00 WWE20:00 Outside WWEGrab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/fightful to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fightful Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fightful-pro-wrestling-and-mma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bulletproof Troop joins the show to talk his career including: How he got interested in combat sports. Making his NWA debut against Kratos. Working Coastal Championship Wrestling, the United Wrestling Network, Billy Robinson, Control Your Narrative plus so much more! Check out the PWZ store:https://www.teepublic.com/user/pwz-podcast Check out our sponsor Dubby! For an energy drink without the jitters. use coupon code PWZPOD for 10% off your order. https://www.dubby.gg/collections/all?gclid=CjwKCAiA_vKeBhAdEiwAFb_nrR9wGoqmDgvlrpbNjbBrB2naGHBYklmTwiphHn91arMfW9MkysVSnxoCqoUQAvD_BwE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rick252/support

On today's episode, historian Timothy Styles and pro wrestler "Cut Throat" Cody Hancock discuss the documentary For The Love Of Catch, the art of hooking, polyhedral dice, Wrestlemania 19, Brock Lesnar's ponytail, Unsolved Mysteries, and what to do to Timothy Styles' body when you find it. Let's boogie! Follow on Instagram @turnbuckleboogie and @cutthroatcody. Check out the Boogie merch store on Brainbuster Tees to support the show!

This week it's an entertaining and insightful conversation with one of the most well known jobbers in AWA history, Tom "Rocky" Stone.   He talks about going against the grain as a kid, Larry Hennig and his hissy fit, Billy Robinson making him look good, he and Steve O defeating Bobby Duncan/Stan Hanson and more.     Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we'll get it on the podcast.   Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com

Solomonster Sounds Off is sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self.Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Terry Funk... AND TYRUS? Yes, the NWA officially jumped the shark last night and killed off whatever credibility the Ten Pounds of Gold may have had left, in the same week that WWE retired the 24/7 championship. Solomonster discusses Billy Corgan's braindead decision, Nick Aldis leaving the promotion and the drama that unfolded between the two of them this week. Speaking of braindead, he also reacts to Road Dogg's comments about Bret Hart not being a great wrestler... the worst Money in the Bank cash-in of all time with Austin Theory... how War Games is shaping up for Survivor Series... how and when Saraya got cleared to wrestle again... AEW FULL GEAR 2022 PREDICTIONS and how you can win a replica AEW World Championship... the latest Tales from the Territories covering Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling, including another ridiculous eyeball story and what REALLY happened to Billy Robinson's eye, the infamous fan riot in Honolulu, and the trial that ultimately ended the promotion... and YOUR questions on Edge retiring and who his final opponent should be, WWE possibly doing Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. John Cena at Wrestlemania, Ric Flair's heart attack on Nitro, and could The Rock be BOOED if he tried?***Follow Solomonster on Twitter for news and opinion:http://www.twitter.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

One of the most important figures in the history of professional wrestling died on the same year the promotion he founded celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Antonio Inoki was a lightning rod for controversy and creativity within pro wrestling and even the wider world of politics. Although known for pushing the notion of pro wrestling as the "King of Sports" and engaging in matches with high-profile figures from legit combat, even most famously Muhammad Ali, and as a result being one of the pioneers of what we now know as MMA, he was still a great in-ring technical wrestling. Therefore the LMTYS hosts have chosen to discuss a match from 1975 that is oft-cited as one of his best wrestling matches, and winner of multiple Match of the Year awards in 1975. It's against another innovative and influential figure in wrestling and MMA, Billy Robinson. Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) are here to provide their thoughts on this techinical masterclass, and even fitting in brief side discussions on matters including the recent scandals in the world of chess! https://patreon.com/lmtyspod https://facebook.com/lmtyspod https://twitter.com/lmtyspod lmtyspod@gmail.com

We are replaying a previous podcast by Justin Knipper and Fumi Saito on Antonio Inoki. This is part three of a five part series on Inoki that was recorded early in 2022. There is a link to all five episodes after Justin's original summary. In the next installment of their profile series on Antonio Inoki, Fumi Saito and Justin Knipper continued covering Inoki's full in-ring career, this time focusing on years 1974–1980. After Inoki's (and Seiji Sakaguchi's) NJPW and Giant Baba's AJPW established deals with television channels, the rivalry between the two companies began heating up. Fumi and Justin talked about the hot time it was for pro wrestling Japan during the mid-'70s, the influence of television and print media at the time. The two also went over Inoki's inventive and bloody December 1974 vs. IWA champion Strong Kobayashi, Inoki's year-long feud with Tiger Jeet Singh, his famous hour-long bout with Karl Gotch-trainee Billy Robinson, and his series of matches with Andre the Giant. They also talked about Vince McMahon Sr.'s involvement with and appearances for NJPW at around this time, which subsequently led to NJPW and the WWWF's 11-year working relationship. The partnership would also lead to Inoki's international breakout bout against Muhammed Ali in what many would call the world's first MMA fight, which Fumi and Justin also covered in detail towards the end of the show. Listen to all five original episodes on Fight Game Media's website. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper talked about the history of pro wrestling schools and pro wrestling “literacy” or education over the years. From Farmer Burns' mail-order wrestling manual to Verne Gagne's camps run by Billy Robinson in Minnesota; from the methods of important figures like Eddie Sharkey & Brad Rhenigans to the rise of wrestling schools like the Monster Factory and all the detail in between. How did the old generation of trainers react to so many schools opening up around the US in the '80s and '90s? Fumi & Justin went over that and much more in this one. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of the brand new 'Legends Masterclass Series' I speak with a true legend of Pro-Wrestling. Former 7x world champion and trainer to the Star Past, Present and Future.... Marty Jones In the first of this two-parter, we discuss Marty's training school 'Squared Circle Pro Wrestling Training Academy' and the many top star that have passed through their doors. Including, WWE stars Sam Gradwell, Saxton Huxley and Ridge Holland. Plus, so many amazing UK names doing great things on the UK scene today! Marty also discusses being a huge influence to William Regal, and how he took Regal under his wing at the age of 17, before turning him into the pro and world-wide star he later become. We talk about Marty's love for the sport, starting at only 6 years of age, before he started training with the legendary, Billy Robinson. Marty discusses his time in Mexico, touring Japan with the likes of Andre The Giant and Antonio Inoki and his time in Canada, wrestling for Stampede with members of the Hart family and a young Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid, amongst others. (Duration 43 minutes) This was a truly eye opening experience talking with Marty in the first-ever 'Legends Masterclass Series' and it was only part one of two. PART TWO will be dropping on all platforms June 18th 2022 - Where we will be discussing his time wrestling across the UK and being in the ring against and with the likes of; Johnny Saint, Fit Finlay, Rollerball Rocco, Giant Haystacks, Big Daddy, Pat Roach, Owen Hart and so many more!!

Jazz vocalist, guitarist, and song writer Allan Harris performs a variety of tunes and talks about developing his voice after receiving advice from Tony Bennet on this installment of Singers Unlimited Podcast.Produced by Billy Robinson

Singer Scott Morgan performs with Fred Hersch on the piano at WBGO's performance studio. They talk with host Michael Bourne about their relationship with the music and each other.Produced by Billy Robinson

Singer Polly Gibbons chats with host Michael Bourne about her origins, art, and show business. Matt Baker joins her on piano for a wonderful and passionate performance from the WBGO Performance studio.Produced by Billy Robinson

Singer Tessa Souter sings and talks about the DNA within her music, and her family. She is also joined by guitarist David Gilmore for this in studio performance featuring songs from her album Picture in Black and White.Produced by Billy Robinson

When Cyrille Aimée joined WBGO's Michael Bourne on Singers Unlimited, she brought the same fine musicians who formed her band during a run at Birdland. She also brought songs from her then new album, Move On: A Sondheim Adventure (Mack Avenue), a celebration of the music of Stephen Sondheim.Produced by Billy Robinson

Singer Lauren Kinhan, with pianist Andy Ezrinto, join host Michael Bourne in WBGO's studio. Kinhan sings and talks about her tribute album to Nancy Wilson, A Sleepin' Bee.Produced by Billy Robinson

Becca Stevens joins host Michael Bourne to perform and talk about her discovery of multiple genres of music and how she incorporates those early influences into her sound. She also talks about her alter-ego, "Regina".Produced by Billy Robinson

Marlene VerPlanck returned to Singers Unlimited — this time to sing in the studio with pianist Allen Farnham and bassist Jay Leonhart. She also talks about the music she loves to record and what inspires her.Produced by Billy Robinson

Connecting through Shirley Horn, Singer Kendra Shank and Pianist Frank Kimbrough share the origin and essence of their musical connection.Produced by Billy Robinson

On the latest episode of Singers Unlimited Podcast, vocalist Karrin Allyson speaks with Michael Bourne and brings the warm vocal sunshine with a couple of "spring songs".Produced by Billy Robinson

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn sings and talks to Michael Bourne about how she chooses to tell stories through music. Turning negative energy into positive vibes on the latest episode of Singers Unlimited Podcast.Produced by Billy Robinson

Paul Jost joins host Michael Bourne to talk about his "quiet but powerful" vocal performance, and the inspirations that drive his sound.Produced by Billy Robinson

Veronica Swift sings and Emmet Cohen plays on the latest episode of Singers Unlimited Podcast. She also talks about growing up in jazz and developing her technique.Produced by Billy Robinson

In our inaugural episode, we catch up with guitarist Lionel Loueke. For over 15 years, he has dazzled worldwide audiences with a unique instrumental wizardry. He is also featured prominently as a sideman in the ensembles of Herbie Hancock. Compositionally, Loueke's language on the guitar is built on strong, driving bass lines often juxtaposed with a percussive vocal styling first developed in his native country of Benin. As an improviser, he exerts a magical command of his instrument over shifting time signatures, harmonic progressions, and song structures. In our conversation, we learn that Loueke, early in his career, adopted a practice of choosing courage over fear. One proving ground happened after his first two years in the United States; he auditioned for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in 2001. The evaluating panel then included Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Terence Blanchard. Loueke not only entered the program, but his resume very quickly grew to include work with all three musicians. Loueke's latest album, Close Your Eyes, continues his momentum and imagination using the Great American Songbook as a vehicle. For our Vinyl Word album feature, we spotlight a Hancock classic masterpiece, Sextant.Produced by Billy Robinson

Producer and emcee Large Professor embodies the culture of true Hip Hop. His head-nodding instrumentals rely on a precise sampling technique. This method flips excerpts from classic jazz, reggae, rock and soul songs into original, memorable instrumentals that stand on their own and have provided the perfect soundscapes for an amazing arsenal of lyricists. In his early 90's album, Breaking Atoms, Large Professor was the featured member of the group Main Source. This recording set the template for his work that continues into the present day with a list of icons that include Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, and Rakim. Large Professor's pursuit of Hip Hop has created an evolving legacy that extends far beyond the five boroughs that first championed his sound. In the Vinyl Word segment, we examine the work of pianist Gene Harris and organist Reuben Wilson as two instrumentalists whose recorded works of the late 1960s became cornerstones for the new grooves of Hip Hop. Produced by Billy Robinson

Saxophonist Houston Person is a living legend and progenitor of the soulful sound of swinging music. After an intense and rewarding tenure with organist Johnny Hammond Smith in the early 1960's, Person made a call to Prestige Records which began his 50-plus year career as a solo recording artist. His albums over the years, which have included noted players such as Grant Green, Cedar Walton, Idris Muhammad, Curtis Fuller and Pepper Adams, have kept him in the ears of worldwide music fans. From his beginnings as leader, Person booked his own tours, hired bands, and managed his career independently, a practice that he continues to the present day. Our conversation with Person sheds light on his style on and off the bandstand; he blends decades of wisdom with charm and a direct approach to storytelling. He is the personification of soul. Our Vinyl Word segment is also dedicated to some classic moments in Person's recorded discography. Produced by Billy Robinson

Vanessa Rubin sings and swings on Singers Unlimited. She also talks about her hometown of Cleveland and pays homage to Tadd Dameron.Produced by Billy Robinson

Singer-Pianist-Songwriter-Actor Nellie McKay performs and talks about the many hats she wears as an entertainer/social activist.Produced by Billy Robinson

In the next installment of their profile series on Antonio Inoki, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper continued covering Inoki's full in-ring career, this time focusing on years 1974–1980. After Inoki's (and Seiji Sakaguchi's) NJPW and Giant Baba's AJPW established deals with television channels, the rivalry between the two companies began heating up. Fumi & Justin talked about the hot time it was for pro wrestling Japan during the mid-'70s, the influence of television and print media at the time. The two also went over Inoki's inventive and bloody December 1974 vs. IWA champion Strong Kobayashi, Inoki's year-long feud with Tiger Jeet Singh, his famous hour-long bout with Karl Gotch-trainee Billy Robinson, and his series of matches with Andre the Giant.  They also talked about Vince McMahon Sr.'s involvement with and appearances for NJPW at around this time, which subsequently led to NJPW and the WWWF's 11-year working relationship. The partnership would also lead to Inoki's international breakout bout against Muhammed Ali in what many would call the world's first MMA fight, which Fumi & Justin also covered in detail towards the end of the show. The next episode will focus on Inoki becoming WWWF World Heavyweight champion after beating Bob Backlund, which was never recognized by the WWWF, plus his rivalries with Stan Hansen, Hulk Hogan, Bruiser Brody, Rusher Kimura and a lot more. Fumi Saito on Twitter: @fumihikodayo Justin Knipper on Twitter: @ justinmknipper Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here is part two of Fumi & Justin's profile on Antonio Inoki. The two focused on Inoki's wrestling career in the late 1960s and early 1970s with JWA, when Inoki and Shohei “Giant” Baba formed a super-team in the wake of Rikidozan's passing, BI Platoon. They also covered Inoki's first big singles win a few years later when he beat Johnny Valentine for the UN championship, or the same title that's ⅓ of AJPW's Triple Crown today.  Additionally, Fumi & Justin talked in detail about the dissolution of JWA in the early '70s and the formation of both NJPW (Inoki + Karl Gotch) and AJPW (Baba + the Funk Brothers) in 1972, plus Inoki's historic 1975 “Broadway” match against Billy Robinson, the debut of Inoki's Octopus Hold, comparisons with Baba as a singles wrestler throughout the year, VHS and BETA-MAX talk and lots more. The next Write That Down! will cover Inoki's career from the late '70s into the 1980s, introducing new players into the mix, like Stan Hansen, Tiger Jeet Singh, Hulk Hogan, Bruiser Brody, and Andre the Giant. We'll also go into more detail on Inoki's unrecognized WWWF World Heavyweight Championship win over Bob Backlund. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I talk to Sam Kressin, a Black Belt in BJJ who also trained extensively with catch wrestling legend Billy Robinson. Sam is also a talented visual artist who holds a degree in exercise and sports science. We discuss how he came to find jiu-jitsu and catch wrestling in his martial arts journey and his time spent training both, and the process of combining them. He also coaches grappling and runs catch wrestling workshops for Scientific Wrestling and gives an excellent insight into his coaching philosophy.

Along with Producer and WCCO Radio Personality Chris Tubbs, wrestling historian George Schire and "The voice of Minnesota Wrestling" Mick Karch relive the glory days of one of wrestling's grandest promotions, the old American Wrestling Association . "AWA Uleashed" is a trip back in time to when it was WRESTLING!! Relive the glorious era of Verne Gagne, The Crusher, The Bruiser, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, The High Flyers, Pat Patterson, Mad Dog and Butcher Vachon, Billy Robinson, Superstar Graham, Wahoo McDaniel, Don Muraco, Kenny Jay, 'Pretty Boy' Larry Hennig, 'Handsome' Harley Race, and so many more!! George lends his expertise to the history of the promotion and its incredible roster over the years with incredible insight, knowledge and FACTS. Mick shares his many memories with behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes from an 'insider's' perspective. Along with the discussions we will also have invited guests, trivia contests, and more surprises! If you grew up with the AWA, you know how massive its impact was on the world of pro wrestling. If you're more of the 'new school,' prepare yourself for some history lessons, fun and humor!!!