Podcast appearances and mentions of dan farren

Hello, wrestling fans! It's time for Episode #136 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by promoter and longtime fan of professional wrestling and all things pop culture, Dan Farren! Dan has been a fan of the business and a denizen of the California/lucha libre wrestling scene for … Continue reading Episode 136: Dan Farren → The post Episode 136: Dan Farren appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.

TVC 617.5: Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, director, and novelist Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Pretty Little Liars, A Screenwriter's Companion) talks to Ed, Tony Figueroa, and Dan Farren about why The Outer Limits is more lyrical and visually stylistic than The Twilight Zone, even though the network run of Outer Limits lasted just fifteen months. Joe's new novel, The First Cylinder, is available from Fayetteville Mafia Press and Amazon.com.   Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TVC 617:4: Ed welcomes back Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, director, and novelist Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Pretty Little Liars, A Screenwriter's Companion). Joe has just published The First Cylinder, a breakout science fiction novel that draws inspiration from War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, only it tells the story of the invasion of Mars from the perspective of the Martians. Tony Figueroa and Dan Farren join Joe and Ed for a roundtable discussion of such early science fiction TV shows as Tales of Tomorrow, Science Fiction Theater, Space Patrol, and Fireball-XL5.   Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are channeling our midlife crisis with this podcast by reliving our youthful late 80's/early 90's Saturday Mornings of watching syndicated professional wrestling. Our recap of the March 6, 1993 edition of WWF Superstars. On this week's episode: Razor Ramon vs. Brian Boyer, Crush vs. Louie Spicolli, the Headshrinkers vs. Dave Starr & Gary Key, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Brian West, and the Steiner Brothers vs. Bill Marcetti & Dan Farren. Follow us on twitter @satmornsupers and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/329381601963515

We are channeling our midlife crisis with this podcast by reliving our youthful late 80's/early 90's Saturday Mornings of watching syndicated professional wrestling. Our recap of the February 13,1993 edition of WWF Superstars. On this week's episode: Tatanka defeats Shawn Michaels, The Steiner Brothers pummel Alan Burke & Larry Sampson, Lex Luger defeats Larry Ludden, Crush defeats The White Shadow, Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) shows up against Dan Farren, Louie Spicolli & Scott Bazo in a Three On One Handicap Match! Follow us on twitter @satmornsupers and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/329381601963515

TVC 581.3: Emmy Award-winning writer/producer Joseph Dougherty, author David Koenig (Shooting Columbo: The Lives and Deaths of TV's Rumpled Detective), Dan Farren, and Tony Figueroa discuss the important role that the first clue plays in a given Columbo episode, and why Columbo has discovered new viewers of late, for reasons that go beyond the pandemic. Shooting Columbo is available in hardcover, as an eBook, and as an audiobook through Amazon.com. Joseph Dougherty's new book, A Screenwriter's Companion, is available for pre-order through Amazon.com and Fayetteville Mafia Press.  Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TVC 581.2: Emmy Award-winning writer/producer Joseph Dougherty, author David Koenig (Shooting Columbo: The Lives and Deaths of TV's Rumpled Detective), Dan Farren, and Tony Figueroa discuss the important role that music played in the original Columbo (particularly the score that Oliver Nelson wrote for “The Greenhouse Jungle”); favorite moments of Columbo episodes; and the New York company that briefly produced a line of Columbo yogurt. Shooting Columbo is available in hardcover, as an eBook, and as an audiobook through Amazon.com. Joseph Dougherty's new book, A Screenwriter's Companion, is available for pre-order through Amazon.com and Fayetteville Mafia Press. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're on the Road to WrestleMania IX as we talk all things March of 1993 in the WWF leading up to APRIL FOUR in Caesar's Palace and the big PPV event. We talk all the news of the time, plus review FIVE WEEKS of WWF TV in this 4-hour podcast. Hacksaw makes a decision on his future in the WWF. Angle Alert- Bret Hart & Yokozuna Contract Signing. Hulk Hogan's most ridiculous promo, EVER! Mr. Perfect confronts Lex Luger. A Concession Stand Brawl. Butch licks a Rosatti, NOW THAT IS RAW! Doink gets a perm. Will the real Dan Farren please stand up. Who is "Tom Italy". The Giant Gonzalez IN A SUIT! Vince puts himself over like never before. Plus, the murder of Dino Bravo, Macho Man returns to Memphis, The TOXIC Turtles, and yet more Virgil of the Week!Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Please Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade.Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2t-jVRFc7oJW86eunzYtSg as we continue to add new videos of wrestling history's past.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, as well as all past Grenade and Monday Warfare show notes, unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, and so much more! JUST ADDED TO THE ALL ACCESS TIER: The March to WrestleMania IX Watch-Along! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation. (NOTE: In between the main TV programs we also touch on any necessary Exclusive matches, segments, or angles that aired internationally or on the U.S. recap programs like Mania, All American, TSN, etc.)MARCH 93 WWF NEWS - A full hour of WWF News and discussion! Topics include...- The murder of Dino Bravo- Injuries heading into Mani- Quite possibly the most depleted house show lineups in company history (up to this point)- We look at wrestlers leaving the company in March of 93- Tons of new talent getting tryouts including Adam Bomb, Quebecer Pierre, Mr. Hughes, & more!- THE TOXIC TURTLES, DUDE!- WWF adding a 5th PPV in June- A failed FOX Network Special- Jim Ross headed to the WWF!- Mania IX Ticket Sales- 3 Lawsuits involving Vince McMahon including that of Nailz, and the Ultimate Warrior!USWA CROSSOVER NEWS (00:51:10) - The USWA vs. WWF feud continues as the Giant Gonzalez is brought into Memphis as a BABYFACE! The Big Boss Man is in town to take in the future Men on a Mission. IC Champion Shawn Michaels prepares to defend his title against USWA star Jeff Jarrett prior to Mania. Plus, "Macho Man" Randy Savage returns to Memphis after an 8-year absence to rekindle his feud with Jerry "the King" Lawler. The catch? Macho is the HEEL and Lawler is the FACE! DIG IT!You can view tons of this great WWF in the USWA footage over on our "Wrestling Memory Grenade" Youtube account. SUBSCRIBE NOW AND DON"T MISS OUT!VIRGIL OF THE WEEK! (01:01:57) - Heeee's Baaaa-aaack. More VIRGIL goodness is on the way as Virg thanks "all the good people" and has some words for the Bad Guy, Razor Ramon! Where will Razor fall? Only Virgil knows!WWF TV March 6th - 8th, 1993 (01:04:44)We look at everything from Superstars to Monday Night Raw. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan contemplates retirement. Raymond Rougeau interviews WWF Champ Bret Hart. What happens when a  jobber GETS UP during the middle of Bam Bam Bigelow's finisher?  Beau Beverly under a mask? Will the real Dan Farren please stand up. What was Kim Chee's finisher? Owen Hart now in singles. The Mega Maniacs have a surprise for Money inc. Money Inc vs. El Matador & Virgil. We discuss the potential of a heel Tito Santsna here in 1993. The Model steals the show.  Mr. Perfect vs. "The Model" Rick Martel have the match of the week!WWF TV March 13th - 15th (01:45:03)The Mega Maniacs debut Beefcake's SURPRISE for Money Inc, Ugh. Ray Rougeau pokes the bear that is, Yokozuna. GIANT GONZALEZ interrupts in the ring. Mr. Perfect as "The Perfect Goaltender". The snowstorm of the century. Gorilla, Bobby, and NOT Vince McMahon host Raw! Papa Shango vs. Bob Backlund in a true contrast of styles. The Nasty Boys vs. Headshrinkers turns into a concession stand brawl! Plus, Vince McMahon begins his shameless shill of WWF charity videos to make himself look good for the pending Steroid Trial. Are you shocked?WWF TV March 20th - 22nd, 1993 (02:19:27)As if the promos aren't enough, it's a MEGA MANIACS VIDEO... Brother! Kamala SPEAKS... Sort of.  We get our very first confrontation between the Narcissist & Mr. Perfect, and it doesn't disappoint! Bob Backlund return continues to flop. Mania Exclusive: "Battle of the Forearms" as Lex Luger takes on El Matador. The Nasty Boys do something graciously? Ray Rougeau has another chat with Bret Hart. Owe Hart soars in singles. Doink gets a perm? Butch licks a Rosatti. We bid adieu to the Repo Man in his final WWF appearance as he and Damien Demento meet The Bushwhackers in quite possibly one of the worst matches thus far in 93. Kamala faces the evil Doink, will the Ugandan fall for the clown's pranks? Vince McMahon pays tribute to... Himself by airing a 10+ minute video of himself receiving the Michael Landon Award, just in time for the pending Steroid Trial. Hulk Hogan stoops to new levels referring to Vince as his HERO! Plus, Rob Bartlett meets all 3 members of his "fan club". NOW THAT IS RAWWWW!!! WWF TV March 27th - 29th, 1993 (03:01:19)It's the WrestleMania Music Video, You know the one, yeah that's it! "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan makes a decision on his future in the ring, Tough Guy. Angle Alert, Bret Hart and Yokozuna have a contract signing for WrestleMania IX. Andre the Giant gets a Hall of Fame Video. The Mega Maniacs Promos continue to devolve into incoherency. Rob Bartlett is left out. Plus, March to WrestleMania IX Special featuring Yokozuna vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Mr. Perfect vs. Skinner, Kamala vs. Kim Chee, The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson vs. The Beverlys & Little Louie, Undertaker vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Hitman, and quite possibly the most ridiculous Hulk Hogan promo of all time!You can listen to the Watch-Along Version of March to WrestleMania IX as part of our Watch-Along series on the $5 All Access Tier on Patreon.com/WrestleCopia WWF TV April 3rd - April FOUR, 1993 (03:24:24)It's the weekend of WrestleMania IX and everyone has made it to Las Vegas! It's on-location interviews at Caesar's Palace with the likes of the Narcissist at the reflection fountain, Yokozuna in the casino, poolside with IC Champion Shawn Michaels, WWF Champ Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, and The Giant Gonzalez IN A SUIT!!!! Plus, Who is "TOM ITALY"?, Gorilla in a t-shirt... that doesn't fit, Giant Gonzalez vs. Virgil is TURRIBLE, more AFRO Doink, Bobby & Gorilla's final TV commentary gig together, and yet ANOTHER Mega Maniacs Promo, Brother!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by the late, great, Dan Farren! Dan grew up in San Bernadino, CA and went to the matches there every Sunday night in the 70’s, so you know he has some stories. We discuss: –Dan’s encounters Dory Funk, Roddy Piper, Greg Valentine, Edouard Carpentier, John Tolos, and more. … Continue reading Episode 154: Just Push Your Wife Into A Bloody Ivan Koloff, Dan → The post Episode 154: Just Push Your Wife Into A Bloody Ivan Koloff, Dan appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

On episode 7 of The Franco Observer, host Jason Rudy welcomes guest reviewer Dan Farren from Los Angeles, CA via zoom.This is the 2nd zoom episode with different guests along with studio episodes.This week we review the 1969 film The Girl from Rio- Film #19 from Jess FrancoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-franco-observer/donations

From November 2015: Part 2 of our roundtable discussion on the legacy of Rod Serling featuring Anne Serling, Rod's daughter, and the author of As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling. Topics this segment include the Night Gallery episode "They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar" (one of the best scripts Serling ever wrote), and the sheer number of people who became writers because of Serling, despite Serling's fear that his body of work would not stand the test of time.  Joining Anne, Ed, and Tony Figueroa are Joseph Dougherty, Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director of such shows as thirtysomething and Pretty Little Liars, and Dan Farren, one of the producers of Story Salon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV Confidential commemorates the fortieth anniversary of the death of Rod Serling with a special multi-part minisode edition of our November 2015 conversation with Anne Serling, Rod's daughter. Anne joins Joseph Dougherty, Dan Farren, and Tony Figueroa for a special roundtable discussion of the legacy of Rod Serling, his impact on three generations of television writers, and episodes of Twilight Zone and Night Gallery that continue to stay with us. Anne’s book, As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling, is a poignant memoir of growing up with Rod Serling that also humanizes the man whom many of us think of as an icon. Joseph Dougherty is the Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director of such shows as thirtysomething, Saving Grace, and Pretty Little Liars. (He is also one of the biggest Twilight Zone fans that we know.) Dan Farren is one of the producers of Story Salon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 6:05 Superpodcast looks at the 2019 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame ballot & inductees with Part One of this special episode, featuring several roundtable discussions with voters discussing their ballots with The Great Brian Last! Time Stamps: Jim Cornette & Scott Teal (0:03:49) Dan Farren & Marty Goldstein (1:11:19) Fredo Esparza & Roy … Continue reading 2019 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame Special, Part One → The post 2019 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame Special, Part One appeared first on 6:05 Superpodcast.

The HBO documentary Andre The Giant is out and with that focus returns on the 8th Wonder of the World. In celebration, here is a rebroadcast of a mini-episode from my old wrestling podcast feed the Wrestling Viewpoint Network in which pro wrestling historian Dan Farren takes a look at Andre the Giant. Hosted by Ken Napzok, co-creator of ForceCenter, The Napzok Files podcast feed is a collection of shows about life, the universe, and everything. (Douglas Adams would agree.) Each episode Ken welcomes the important, cool, and fancy people in his life onto the airwaves to explore, explain, and exclaim the interesting and entertaining. Twitter: Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) #TheNapzokFiles Support The Napzok Files on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNapzokFiles Podcast is also available on Podomatic, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-napzok-files/support

Like an open hand slap to the head, the 6:05 Superpodcast is back!  This week, The Great Brian Last is joined by Dan Farren in the co-host chair for a packed episode, featuring: – Dr. D David Schultz, author of our Book Of The Week “Don’t Call Me Fake,” joins the show for part one … Continue reading Episode 84: Plastic Surgery → The post Episode 84: Plastic Surgery appeared first on 6:05 Superpodcast.

Hosted by Ken Napzok, a member of the popular Schmoes Know Show, co-creator of ForceCenter, and Collider Video host/ producer, The Napzok Files podcast feed is a collection of shows about life, the universe, and everything. (Douglas Adams would agree.) Each episode Ken welcomes the important, cool, and fancy people in his life onto the airwaves to explore, explain, and exclaim the interesting and entertaining. On this episode, writer/ storyteller/ pro wrestling historian Dan Farren returns to the show to talk about staying creative, writing it all down, and the keys to love from a 37 year marriage. On Twitter: Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) Dan Farren (@RealDanFarren) #TheNapzokFiles Support The Napzok Files on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNapzokFiles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-napzok-files/support

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. On this episode, Dan Farren takes a moment to spotlight Andre the Giant, the Eighth Wonder of the World, who passed away on January 27th, 1993 in Paris, France. Andre was truly one of a kind and his notoriety and influence went well beyond the ring. Follow the Wrestling Viewpoint Network, Dan Farren, and Ken Napzok on Twitter to join the conversation. (@WrestlingVN, @RealDanFarren & @KenNapzok) and find our page on Facebook. On iTunes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review.

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. On this episode, Dan Farren was on location at the 49th annual CAC reunion and had the chance to talk to to the daughter of Lord Leslie Carlton. Lord Leslie Carlton (1914-1988) was one of the more colorful grapplers of the early days of television. Accompanied by his swami, Carlton teamed with Lord James Blears and battled the likes of Gorgeous George and Sandor Szabo up and down the West Coast. But his personal life was often as dramatic as anything that happened in the ring. His lordship's daughter, KK Carlton, spoke with Cal Classic during the recent CAC Reunion in Las Vegas. We discussed her father, his paintings and her music career. Follow the Wrestling Viewpoint Network, Dan Farren, and Ken Napzok on Twitter to join the conversation. (@WrestlingVN, @RealDanFarren & @KenNapzok) and find our page on Facebook. On iTunes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review.

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. On this episode, Dan Farren was on location at the 49th annual CAC reunion and had the chance to talk to Billy Anderson. Billy's career has spanned from Phoenix to the Olympic to the WWE to author. During this interview recorded at CAC in Las Vegas, Billy discusses breaking in, working for the WWE, and his famous students like Louie Spicolli and the Ultimate Warrior. We also talk about his run at the Olympic during the final days of the Mike LeBell promotion. Follow the Wrestling Viewpoint Network, Dan Farren, and Ken Napzok on Twitter to join the conversation. (@WrestlingVN, @RealDanFarren & @KenNapzok) and find our page on Facebook. On iTunes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review.

We're back! Live from Walnut Kills, California!Kurt and Fredo are back! We talk about our trip to Las Vegas for the annual Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion which included us doing 2 podcasts that week. First Podcast, we were guests of the Wrestling Viewpoint Network with Ken Napzok and "Lethal" Logan X and we discussed a variety of topics including the CACReunion, lucha libre, how luchaworld started, how Kurt and Fredo met, and our 3 favorite wrestlers! Be sure to bug Ken about not knowing of El Dandy! We talk about the Las Vegas trip and how Kurt spent more time not at any events and Kurt making Nick Bockwinkle uncomfortable! We have photographic proof via Dan Farren of this! We also attemped our own podcast, but we scrapped that to bring this 90-minute show! We also talk about a get-together at the Sombrero Taqueria in Huntington Park were Superboy and the rest of the Moro family were honored. That same evening, Fredo witnessed the most amazing thing ever as he saw KURT BROWN (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond, Lucky Pierre, Yom Rippur, Jimmy Cyclone, etc.) attempt to dance! We talk about the latest in CMLL's En Busca de Un Idolo tournament, Hechicero's awesomeness, Rush being an awesome douche, the great Rush-Negro Casas feud, the Father's Day CMLL show with Fuego vs. Virus. We also discuss the latest with Myzteziz and the new name. How it will work or how long he'll last in AAA. Update on AAA USA in that there is no update! Fun show. (6/15/14) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. On this mini-episode of California Classic Wrestling with Dan Farren, Dan sat down with the legendary Intelligent, Sensational, Destroyer at the 49th annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in Las Vegas for a few minutes and talked about three legends who had an impact on his career: Rikidozan Fred Blassie and Giant Baba Follow the Wrestling Viewpoint Network and Ken Napzok on Twitter to join the conversation. (@WrestlingVN & @KenNapzok, @RealDanFarren) and find our page on Facebook. On iTunes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review.

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. On this episode of California Classic Wrestling with Dan Farren, we're on location at the 49th annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in Las Vegas. Dan and special guest host Kurt Brown had the honor of welcoming Frank Mott from the Empire Wrestling Federation and wrestling historian Tom Burke on the show to share their stories from over a 100 collective years of professional wrestling experience. Sit back and learn. Follow the Wrestling Viewpoint Network and Ken Napzok on Twitter to join the conversation. (@WrestlingVN & @KenNapzok, @RealDanFarren) and find our page on Facebook. On iTunes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review.

Hosted by Ken Napzok, the producer of the popular Schmoes Know Podcast, The Napzok Files is a show about life, the universe, and everything. (Douglas Adams would agree.) Each episode Ken welcomes the important, cool, and fancy people in his life onto the airwaves to explore, explain, and exclaim the interesting and entertaining. On this episode, Ken shares a recording of a story he recently performed at Dan Farren's Comedy Callback show at The Art Parlor in North Hollywood. The show is part of a long running story telling show called Story Salon run by Beverly Mickins, Dan Farren, and Tony Figueroa. Check at www.storysalon.com for more information. In this story, Ken talks about his nearly ten years as a stand-up comedian. Enjoy. On Twitter: Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-napzok-files/support

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. Our flagship show is California Classic Wrestling hosted by Dan Farren with Ken Napzok. Here you will get to explore the rich, yet often overlooked, history of professional wrestling in California. On this episode Dan & Ken begin an on-going and endless series about the legendary Grand Olympic Auditorium. "The Olympic" was the mecca of Southern California wrestling and home to so many great moments and memories. Dan & Ken welcome back Ryan Doyle and share their memories. On Twitter: @WrestlingVN, @KenNapzok @RealDanFarren @RyanADoyle

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. Our flagship show is California Classic Wrestling hosted by Dan Farren with Ken Napzok. Here you will get to explore the rich, yet often overlooked, history of professional wrestling in California. On this episode Dan & Ken explore the history of the California Classic Battle Royal which ran from 1970 to 1982. This historic match was THE yearly event of the Southern California wrestling scene and a precursor and inspiration for the WWE's annual Royal Rumble event. Special guest Ryan Doyle joins the show to share his many memories of seeing several California Classic Battle Royals. On Twitter: @WrestlingVN, @KenNapzok @RealDanFarren @RyanADoyle

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. WVN's roaming reporter Dan Farren left the comfort of his California Classic Wrestling Facebook group to take in the finals of Wrestling Cares' Race for the Ring, a culmination of a year-long tournament. While there Dan was able to catch up with the very busy First Lady of Ring of Honor Maria Kanellis and one of the shining stars of the California wrestling circuit, Timothy Thatcher. On Twitter: @WrestlingVN, @KenNapzok @RealDanFarren @WrestlingCares @MariaLKanellis Timothy Thatcher (@britishmessiah)

Ari Romero passed away on December 29th after a brief battle with cancer. Dan Farren of the California Classic Wrestling Group on Facebook talks to wrestler/historian Kurt Brown about Romero's career in LA, his tag team with Black Gordman, and how the legendary Gory Guerrero changed Romero's career. RIP Ari Romero @RealDanFarren @WrestlingVN

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. Our flagship show is California Classic Wrestling hosted by Dan Farren with Ken Napzok. There you get to explore the rich, yet often overlooked, history of professional wrestling in California. Here now is the first episode of the California Flashback with Dan Farren, an off-shoot of the California Classic Wrestling podcast and Facebook group. On this first flashback, Dan takes a brief, informal look at the wrestlers and the angles in Southern California during December 1974. Who was mentoring Greg Valentine? Which wrestler eventually fought Indiana Jones? Take a flashback trip back to 1974 and find out on California Flashback presented by the Wrestling Viewpoint Network. On Twitter: @WrestlingVN, Dan Farren (@RealDanFarren), Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok)

Writer Dan Farren has a fear of snakes, and comic/podcaster Chris Gore has a fear of the FBI. Seems reasonable enough. What are your fears? Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer Dan Farren has a fear of snakes, and comic/podcaster Chris Gore has a fear of the FBI. Seems reasonable enough. What are your fears? Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. Our flagship show is California Classic Wrestling hosted by Dan Farren with Ken Napzok. Here you will get to explore the rich, yet often overlooked, history of professional wrestling in California. In this episode, Dan and Ken discuss what is considered the most important card in the history of Southern California wrestling: The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum show on August 27th, 1971 which featured Fred Blassie versus John Tolos in an explosive main event. Dan explains the build, the event, and the legacy of this supershow. Learn all about on the second edition of California Classic Wrestling presented by the Wrestling Viewpoint Network. On Twitter: @WrestlingVN, Dan Farren (@RealDanFarren), Ken Napzok (@Kozpan)

Welcome to the Wrestling Viewpoint Network; where we celebrate the Great American Art Form of Professional Wrestling, not bury it in dirt. WVN is not just one digital broadcast. This is a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating wrestling from present day to well into the past. Our flagship show is California Classic Wrestling hosted by Dan Farren with Ken Napzok. Here you will get to explore the rich, yet often overlooked, history of professional wrestling in California. In this episode, Dan and Ken explore this history from the turn of the century to the end of territory in 1982. That's a lot to learn... so get started with California Classic Wrestling presented by the Wrestling Viewpoint Network. On Twitter: @WrestlingVN, Dan Farren (@RealDanFarren), Ken Napzok (@Kozpan)

Hosted by Ken Napzok, the producer of the popular Schmoes Know Podcast, The Napzok Files is a show about life, the universe, and everything. (Douglas Adams would agree.) Each episode Ken welcomes the important, cool, and fancy people in his life onto the airwaves to explore, explain, and exclaim the interesting and entertaining. On this edition of The Napzok Files, Ken conducts one of his favorite interviews (ever!) with writer, comedian, pro wrestling booker, and professional storyteller Dan Farren. They discuss the life and mind of a writer, what theatre people do more than popular kids, and Dan's visits to the Comedy Store during the golden age of stand-up. All this and more on a special, deluxe edition of The Napzok Files Like, subscribe, rate, review, share, enjoy... On Twitter: Ken Napzok (@Kozpan) Dan Farren (@RealDanFarren) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-napzok-files/support

Dan Farren, writer and producer of Story Salon, has a fear of snakes. But he knows that by “FACING YOUR FEARS” he can overcome it. Or can you? And Christine shares her “fear-off” list so that everyone else, can feel a little better about their own fears.

Writer/Producer Dan Farren (Story Salon) has a fear of snakes. But he knows that by facing your fears, he can overcome it. Or can you? And Christine shares her fears so that everyone else, can feel a little better about their own. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/Producer Dan Farren (Story Salon) has a fear of snakes. But he knows that by facing your fears, he can overcome it. Or can you? And Christine shares her fears so that everyone else, can feel a little better about their own. Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

After taking a week off your master of ceremony KZ returned for another gangstariffic edition of Rubber Guard Radio.In the first segment "The Last of a Dying Breed" Eddie Kingston will joined the show.We discussed Eddie's influences,CZW,training at The CHIKARA Wrestle factory and much more.In the final segment we where joined by http://www.mpwwrestling.com 's own Dan Farren.We will discuss BOTH incarnations of the MPW as well as pre-PWG SoCal indy scene,why a Lucky Pierre Coffee Table Photo Book is needed and so much more. Make sure to download our latest show as The Reverend KZ once again preaches the gospel of Rubber Guard Radio!

"Off the top of my head"Tony Figueora hostingThe performers...Dan Farren ( 90 second story)Donna Allen FigueoraCarrie SpechtDan TirmanBeverly Mickins (singing Blue Blue Blue - John Fogherty)Featured guest storyteller Rueben PadillaAnd John O'kennedy as musical director.Image by Dan Farren43:45 / 40.2 MB / Rated: PG-13

"Off the top of my head" Tony Figueora hostingThe performers...Dan Farren ( 90 second story)Donna Allen FigueoraCarrie SpechtDan TirmanBeverly Mickins (singing Blue Blue Blue - John Fogherty)Featured guest storyteller Rueben PadillaAnd John O'kennedy as musical director.Image by Dan Farren43:45 / 40.2 MB / Rated: PG-13

Vertical HumorA Stand-Up Comedy Show at the Coffee Fix in Studio City, CA held on the last Friday of the month. VH is produced by Shari Becker and Dan Farren.Stay TunedTony Figueroa

Stories of travel featuring Tony Figueroa."Home On The Range" performed by Beverly Mickins with an arrangement and guitar by John O'Kennedy... "Tony's Journal" shot by Dan Farren with his iPhone.44:58 / 41.3 MB / Rated PG-13 (Some Adult Content)

"Planes, Trains & Automobiles" CLICK HERE to listen to podcastStories of travel featuring Tony Figueroa."Home On The Range" performed by Beverly Mickins with an arrangement and guitar by John O'Kennedy... "Tony's Journal" shot by Dan Farren with his iPhone.44:58 / 41.3 MB / Rated PG-13 (Some Adult Content)

On Sunday May 31st Rubber Guard Radio will be presenting a special Tribute Show for the late "Golden Greek" John Tolos. Joining your host Zombie for this special show will be Bob Barnett, Dan Farren and Jesse Hernandez. Make sure to tune in live at 12 noon pacific/3pm eastern as we will spend an hour discussing our memories of the career of the former Los Angeles Superstar. Make sure to join us on a special Sunday episode of Rubber Guard Radio.

On the January 8th edition of Rubber Guard Radio your Host KZ had the honor of interviewing Dan Farren , Kurt Brown~! about SoCal whackyness, Lucha and The Dome Show with Kris Zellner and the comeback kid of 2009 KAOS. What are you waiting for? Click on the download link below~!

Thoughts and reflections on fall, baseball and life itself. Stories by Dan Farren, Ruben Padilla, Kate McHugh, Lance Anderson and our featured performer Lisa K. Wyatt."The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley performed by Beverly Mickins and John O'Kennedy... "Lisa and John" shot by Lance Anderson...40:41 / 37.5 MB / Rated: R (Some Adult Themes and Language)"Thanks for the download"

The first of our Annual Summer Trilogy, starts with a handful of stories about kids. Hosted by Dan Farren with Donna Allen Figueroa, Michael Rayner, Moira Quirk, Marsha Clark and featuring David Alexander..."To Sir With Love" performed by Beverly Mickins and John O'Kennedy. Lyrics by Don Black and Mark London. Popularized by LuLu with The Mindbenders... "David Alexander" shot by Lance Anderson...49:20 / 45.3 MB / Rated: PG-13 (Some Adult Language and Content)"Thanks for the download"

A special episode featuring several of Los Angeles' original storytellers that helped to put "podcasting" on our sprawling map. Stories by Dan Farren, Joesph Dougherty, Tim Coyne, Dan Klass and Lance Anderson..."The Next Voice You Hear" by Jackson Browne performed by Beverly Mickins and John O'Kennedy... "Prep Klass" shot by Paul Hutchinson...56:56 / 52.2 MB / Rated: PG-13 (Some Adult Language and Themes)..."Thanks for the Download"

This cast is filled with stories about our complicated relationship with time. Our featured storyteller is Dan Farren..."One After 909" by The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney). Performed by Beverly Mickins and John O'Kennedy..."Mr. Farren's Spirit" shot by Lance Anderson...40:00 / 37.6 MB / Rated: PG-13 (Some Adult Language and Themes)..."Thanks for the Download"

Finally, some practical information on how to handle life in corporate America. Feel free to take notes. There will be a test on this material.Handwritten Theatre Fifteen: "I look to you for advice."Performed by David Clennon and Dan FarrenRunning Time: 9:52All AudiencesRemembering Kenneth Millar on his birthday.13 DecemberWriting as Ross Macdonald, he took the American detective novel to a new level.