Podcast appearances and mentions of paul ponte

Show 152 (2/12/23) This week Buddy interviews Jesus Cruz & Paul Ponte, the creative force behind Bisontennial, the Mark Bison Smith Story! Find out about how this amazing Youtube documentary was created, made and produced, some of the challenges to making the movie and so much more! https://youtu.be/qIUEtXBnMHo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wrestlingandeverything/support

Paul Ponte is on the show today. The wrestling documentarian discusses, how he got in the commentary how we got involved with video production, promoting a wrestling show. And he discusses the Woody Farmer documentary that resulted in him getting interviewed by Chris Jericho!!! Paul has lived an amazing life check out this amazing interview!!!! Please check out our What A Maneuver! Store: https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/bullet-cast Please check out our Pro Wrestling Tees Store: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/bulletcast Follow Bullet Cast On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebulletcast/?hl=en Follow Bullet Cast On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BulletCast Follow Bullet Cast On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulletCast2sweet/ Subscribe to Bullet Cast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKHzfruskD8imAVVmWAaSQ Bullet Cast Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thebulletcastc Follow Indy Handshake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyhandshake/?hl=en Follow Indy Handshake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndyHandshake Follow Indy Handshake on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indyhandshake Subscribe to Indy Handshake on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndyHandshake Follow Paul Ponte on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepaulponte/?hl=en Follow Paul Ponte on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepaulponte Visit Paul Ponte.com: https://www.paulponte.com/

“Woody Farmer's Bay Area Wresting” is a new documentary available on YouTube, and it tells the true story about a little wrestling school turned promotion based in Newark, California, which is just East of San Francisco, run by Woody Farmer. Woody secured a TV deal for Bay Area Wrestling almost before he had a true promotion up and running, and taped the shows in a tiny studio at the TV station. He soon landed a network deal with The Sports Channel, and had talent like Mae Young, Mike Lockwood (aka Crash Holly), Radical Robbie Lee, and a young Chris Jericho wrestling matches in his tiny studio! Documentary filmmakers Paul Ponte and Jesus Cruz, along with the voice of Bay Area Wrestling, Pat Kelly, and wrestler Shane Kody (who is also Woody Farmer's son), discuss Bay Area Wrestling from its formation to landing their TV deal to Chris Jericho's three-match run, and what came after! They recount some of their favorite performers and matches, remember the unique personalities, and share some of the hilarious moments both in front of and behind the camera.

This week's episode features 'The Golden Boy' Greg Anthony! Paul Ponte talks with Greg about Reckless Youth, Bobby Eaton, Memphis wrasslin', making a living in pro wrestling, and much more!Video version available here:https://youtu.be/JcnLPHNvqy8

Hail to the King of the Independents! Paul Ponte welcomes former wrestler Tom Carter, AKA Reckless Youth to the show. We talk about Chikara, his WWF developmental deal, rubber chickens, how he was crowned 'King of the Independents', and much much more! Tom Carter is full of great stories and insight into the world of indy wrestling.Video version available here:https://youtu.be/nEyzhc_ABqQ

This week Paul Ponte talks to Otto Von Clutch! We talk about running/working shows in Las Vegas, the SuperBeast Training Compound, Knokx Pro, Hoodslam, and a whole lot more! Otto threatens to slap Paul, and loves Tony Khan's eyes! Audio available on all podcast apps. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/PS6rxMyWRYA

We head to the Midwest in this episode of Indy Handshake, as Paul Ponte talks with JT Energy! We talk about training under Seth Rollins and Marek Brave, crafting his character, giving a candy cane to Erick Rowan, working with Jerry Lawler, & more!Video version available here:https://youtu.be/nGI9RvhIWQk

This week Paul Ponte goes back to his Eastside Drive roots with Anthony Trevino. We talk about backyard wrestling, turning UGWA 'legit,' being a booker, independent wrestling, and more!Video version available here:https://youtu.be/TEC6bB9Qsys

This week on Indy Handshake, Paul Ponte talks to D-Rogue. We talk about going from basketball to pro wrestling, training at All Pro Wrestling, Stoner U, Hoodslam, a guy dressed like a giant dick, and more!VIdeo version here:https://youtu.be/xM9JpgAEaCo

This week, Paul Ponte welcomes Simon Miller to the show! We talk to the WhatCulture Wrestling lord of the Ups and Downs about positivity in wrestling, gym bros, training to be a wrestler in his 30s, the UK independent scene, & much more! Give it an Up!Video available here:https://youtu.be/OXqxMs9ZL0g

This week, Paul Ponte talks to 'Timeless' Levi Shapiro! We talk about the Nor Cal scene, television wrestling, a stun gun incident, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, & lots of great stories.Video available here:https://youtu.be/orhZ1J71i_Q

BRO! Paul Ponte talks to AJ Kirsch, fresh off his appearance on AEW Dark. We talk about Hoodslam, Broseph Joe Broakley (Brody), the Bay Area wrestling scene, balancing wrestling and commentary, promo skills, & lots of other fun stories!Video version available here:https://youtu.be/DvuWBJn5a1Y

In this episode, we go back to the Tetsu Academy with Ray Kejimura! Paul Ponte talks to Ray about his time at Pro Wrestling Iron, working BTW, making his way to the East Coast, working snug, and more! Video version available here: https://youtu.be/ZAx0w_xj8fM

For our 50th episode of Indy Handshake, Paul Ponte talks to Shane & Shannon Ballard, AKA The Ballard Brothers! Freshly inducted into the Nor Cal Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, we talk about training lucha, UPW, APW, BTW, PWI, PWG, & MORE! They've been everywhere and they have lots of great stories involving some of the biggest names in wrestling, like getting knocked out by Samoa Joe, or why Bubba Ray Dudley has heat with them. Audio on all podcast apps, video available on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/W7KhvA4IGNg

This week Paul Ponte talks to 'Battle King' Dave Dutra. We talk about his appearance on AEW Dark, our Bay Area wrestling roots, training at Pro Wrestling Iron & All Pro Wrestling, shady hotel rooms, & much more!Video version available here: https://youtu.be/zIT33beuNqg

This week, Paul Ponte talks to Dark Sheik, the mother of Hoodslam. We talk about training with Jason Styles at Big Time Wrestling, working lucha libre, starting Hoodslam, reacting to criticism from wrestling veterans, & much, much more! Video for this episode available here: https://youtu.be/7eneEgTwwdM

We venture down to the So Cal scene once more as Paul Ponte talks with ‘The Punk Rock Poindexter’ Darwin Finch! We talk about training at Santino Bros, crafting his in-ring persona, intergender matches, the zaniness of Wrestling Pro Wrestling, & more!

We break from the normal format this week, as Paul Ponte speaks to Price James & David Darg, directors of the documentary “You Cannot Kill David Arquette.” We talk about how they got into independent wrestling, what it was like following David Arquette, and more!Branded as the most hated man in wrestling after winning a highly controversial WCW World Heavyweight Championship in 2000, actor David Arquette attempts a rocky return to the sport that stalled his promising Hollywood career. Dangerously determined to redeem his reputation and reclaim his self-respect, Arquette will stop at nothing to earn his place in professional wrestling.

Paul Ponte talks to Michael Mondragon, AKA Disco Machine! A member of the PWG Six, Michael wrestled in Mexico, Japan, and the US on the indy scene for many years before hanging up his boots. We talk about the formation of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, his time at RevPro, mental health in pro wrestling, and much more.

This week Paul Ponte talks to Ariela Nyx, 'The Answer to Your Prayers'. We talk about her training at Create A Pro Wrestling, intergender matches, & more!

This week Paul Ponte talks to Scott Lost, a member of the 'PWG Six', former independent pro wrestler, and current full-time comic book artist. We talk about his start in wrestling, the formation of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, ring psychology, innovating moves, and more!

This week Paul Ponte talks to WATTS, the current Heritage Heavyweight Champion of CWFH, and a mainstay in the SoCal wrestling scene. We discuss how Watts got into wrestling, his time on WWE Tough Enough, wrestling in China, & more!

This week Paul Ponte talks to Vinnie Massaro, a veteran of Northern California independent wrestling. We talk about changes in the indy scene, APW, Pro Wrestling IRON, Lucha Underground, and more!

On this episode Paul Ponte talks with Top Gun Talwar, co-founder of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, former wrestler, and current Disney fanatic. We talk about PWG, wrestling abroad, the AJ Styles/Chris Bosh incident at Battle of Los Angeles, & more (including DISNEY! Hey-oh!).

In this episode, Paul Ponte talks to 'The Master of the Contract', Buddy Sotello, Esq, manager for numerous Bay Area wrestling talents. We talk about Roland Alexander and All Pro Wrestling, the split that would become Pro Wrestling IRON, working the crowd as a manager, and of course, Mark "Bison" Smith, a talent taken from us far too early.

In this episode, Paul Ponte talks to Danny Limelight about working different promotions in North America, as well as his upcoming debut on New Japan Pro Wrestling's weekly show based in Los Angeles, Lion's Break Collision. We also talk about going from wrestling to movies, as well as his roots in the Marine Corps.

This week Paul Ponte talks with Ruby Raze, the Equal Opportunity Ass-Kicker. We talk about training at Santino Bros. with 'Kaos' Joey Munoz and Los Luchas, intergender wrestling, her "SoCal Smashmouth" style, & more!

This week Paul Ponte talks with J. Spade, wrestler and trainer for Wildkat Sports in Louisiana. We discuss how he didn't grow up a wrestling fan, other promotions and how they differ from Wildkat, feuding with Luke Hawx, and more.

Paul Ponte talks with TC Martin, current sports talk radio host and former promoter of the NWC (National Wrestling Conference). We discuss what it's like to build a promotion from the ground up, how he managed to get some high-profile wrestlers, and what it's like to get ripped off by the Ultimate Warrior. NWC was ahead of it's time. Featuring previous guest Johnny Paine, Sabu, a very young Rob Van Dam, Honky Tonk Man, Terry Funk, Junkyard Dog, and many more, the National Wrestling Conference remains a great memory for TC Martin.

Johnny “Psycho” Paine (sometimes called “Pitbull” Paine) was trained by “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer, a controversial figure in the history of pro wrestling. Paul Ponte talks with Paine about what it was like to train with Buzz Sawyer, working snug/stiff, blowing chances with WCW/WWF, and a plethora of stories involving some of the biggest names in wrestling.We also talk about working for the NWC (National Wrestling Conference), a short-lived promotion based in Las Vegas in the ‘90s. Featuring wrestlers such as Iron Sheik, Vader, the Road Warriors, Sabu, RVD, Virgil, and many more… Paine’s stories are too much for one episode, but we try to fit in as much as we can.

Join Cody Pasby and Paul Ponte as they begin their deep dive in the movie musical genre. The guys begin their journey with a discussion of Disney's 1996 animated musical "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". The guys ask if this is the darkest film Disney has ever produced and wonder if it's necessary to have a gargoyle version of George Costanza in this movie. Follow us on Twitter @moviemusicalpod! Follow Cody @CodyPasby Follow Paul @ThePaulPonte

Paul Ponte talks to Luke Hawx about what it’s like to work shows, run them, and the craziness that can happen inside & outside the ring.Luke Hawx is a professional wrestler, promoter, actor, and stuntman. He is the founder and current CEO of Wildkat Sports, & has appeared in box office hits like Logan and The Fate of the Furious.

We have finally reached the end of Mike's month long homework assignment. He has enjoyed the first 9 Ford movies, but can we toss a perfect game? Or is THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE the bloop single that makes us think, what if? Listen here to find out if Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne can make the grade.Afterwards, we decide on what John Ford's masterpiece will be. There are lots of good choices here. We have a few Criterion films and even a couple Oscar winners. But with a 2019 lens, you just never know what is going to have a lasting impactRent THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE on Amazon (or for free if you have STARZ!)This episode also features Paul Ponte of The Screen Watcher's Guild as our John Ford expert. Make sure to follow him on Twitter!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

Ok, so this might be our oddest double feature yet. I mean who doesn't like a mildly misogynistic romantic comedy paired with a more than mildly racist western? But they are both directed by John Ford and star John Wayne, so we've got that going for us.In our discussion of THE QUIET MAN, both hosts were convinced that the other would hate it. Have we broken the streak, or do we still love all John Ford movies? We talk Irish representation, gender roles, redheads, and John Wayne on a horse!When we transfer over to THE SEARCHERS, we go into classic mode. Everybody loves this movie, even though it is super racist and sexist. Does this hold up to both Dave and Mike's second watch? Hopefully Uncle Ethan will be happy with this!Rent THE QUIET MAN on AmazonRent THE SEARCHERS on AmazonThis episode also features Paul Ponte of The Screen Watcher's Guild as our John Ford expert. Make sure to follow him on Twitter!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

Our journey into the filmography of John Ford continues with more westerns! Have Dave and Mike seen too many versions of Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp? Or will this shoot to the top, right past Tombstone? MY DARLING CLEMENTINE is the latest foray into that well known story, so we'll see if Mr. Fonda brings something new.Afterwards, we talk about SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON and decide if John Wayne can carry a John Ford movie as the main character. This one combines some serious subject matter with comedy and there is some definite disagreement between our two hosts!Rent MY DARLING CLEMENTINE on Amazon Rent SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON on AmazonThis episode also features Paul Ponte of The Screen Watcher's Guild as our John Ford expert. Make sure to follow him on Twitter!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

Let's just spoil this up front. Mike did not get his wish of John Ford not talking about poor people. We start with HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, aka the movie that cost CITIZEN KANE the Oscar. That aside, we talk about what works and what doesn't in this one, and we basically disagree on everything. The long and the short of it is that Mike isn't into the love story, but you have to listen to find out why.We then move on to one of Ford's war propaganda films, THEY WERE EXPENDABLE. We talk about how much Mike loves John Wayne's failure face and Dave defends Donna Reed (probably too much).Are either of these Ford's masterpiece? Watch and listen to find out!Rent How Green Was My Valley on AmazonRent They Were Expendable on AmazonThis episode also features Paul Ponte of The Screen Watcher's Guild as our John Ford expert. Make sure to follow him on Twitter!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

We finally make it work with a guest a long time in the making their first appearance. Paul brings his celebration experience stories plus his plans for Anaheim and some good local tips and tricks. We talk new movies, toys and youtube but we get stuck in mid 2010's Premier League glories.   We have Merch!!! Buy our awesome T-shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/starwarsspeltout   Follow us on twitter: @starwarsspelt Follow us on instagram: @starwarsspeltout Drop us a nice email: starwarsspeltout@gmail.com Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgw0WcCmz2UT1tSpZnGmpA   Theme music by Cam Chapman: @gullychaps   Follow Paul Ponte: @thepaulponte Check out Paul at The Screen Watchers Guild:  http://thescreenwatchersguild.com/ Follow Josh Chapman: @chapmanjosh www.starwarsspeltout.com

We finally make it work with a guest a long time in the making their first appearance. Paul brings his celebration experience stories plus his plans for Anaheim and some good local tips and tricks. We talk new movies, toys and youtube but we get stuck in mid 2010’s Premier League glories.   We have Merch!!! Buy our awesome T-shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/starwarsspeltout   Follow us on twitter: @starwarsspelt Follow us on instagram: @starwarsspeltout Drop us a nice email: starwarsspeltout@gmail.com Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgw0WcCmz2UT1tSpZnGmpA   Theme music by Cam Chapman: @gullychaps   Follow Paul Ponte: @thepaulponte Check out Paul at The Screen Watchers Guild:  http://thescreenwatchersguild.com/ Follow Josh Chapman: @chapmanjosh www.starwarsspeltout.com

We are back for more John Ford and Mike is mad that he likes these movies.In this episode, we first talk about one of the few movies that we have both seen in STAGECOACH! Is John Wayne a good actor, a movie star, or a little bit of both? And how on earth does Dave bring up Jared Harris in this episode? And we continue our journey (and not on the back of a truck) with GRAPES OF WRATH. Will this be too dreary for us, or are we dragged kicking and screaming by the performance of Henry Fonda?Listen to us and find out!Rent Stagecoach on Amazon - Free on Prime!Rent The Grapes of Wrath on AmazonThis episode also features Paul Ponte of The Screen Watcher's Guild as our John Ford expert. Make sure to follow him on Twitter!Follow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

On to our 2nd month! This month we talk a hard right turn from contemporary directors and move to a classic, JOHN FORD. In order to help us, we bring in Paul Ponte of the Screen Watcher's Guild, our new John Ford expert. Be sure to follow him on Twitter!In this introductory episode, we both talk about our admittedly shallow understanding of John Ford as director and Mike implies that school doesn't matter. Typical. Then, we move on to a litte seen (but Oscar winning) movie in THE INFORMER! Be sure to rent it on Youtube!Rent The Informer on AmazonFollow us on TwitterLook at the pretty pictures on InstagramEmail us and tell us we're wrong at directedbypod@gmail.com

Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents DC Movie News! In this vodcast series, hosts Roxy Striar, Adam Gertler and Paul Ponte discuss all things DC related! On this episode the panel discusses the aftermath in the wake of Justice League, and what the results might tell us about the future of the DCEU. Feel free to share all your thoughts and opinions on the live chat. Follow Roxy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamGertler Paul Ponte on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePaulPonte     HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Tal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents DC Movie News! In this vodcast series hosts Roxy Striar, Adam Gertler, and Paul Ponte - as the name implies - discuss all things DC related! On today's episode, the team is out so Mike Kalinowski is in. He takes over the show to bring up some quick news hits to get you through the week! Zach Snyder releases BTS image http://screenrant.com/justice-league-photo-prologue/ Ryan Potter cast as Beast Boy in Titans http://screenrant.com/titans-ryan-potter-beast-boy-fan-art/ New JL banner released http://www.superherohype.com/news/406327-new-justice-league-poster-and-team-banner-released?slideshow=9749#/slide/2 Follow Roxy Striar on Twitter! Follow Adam Gertler on Twitter! Follow Jonny Loquasto on Twitter! HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents DC Movie News! In this vodcast series hosts Roxy Striar, Adam Gertler, and Paul Ponte - as the name implies - discuss all things DC related! Follow Roxy Striar on Twitter! Follow Adam Gertler on Twitter! Follow Jonny Loquasto on Twitter! HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified b --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents DC Movie News! In this vodcast series hosts Roxy Striar, Adam Gertler, and Paul Ponte - as the name implies - discuss all things DC related! Follow Roxy Striar on Twitter! Follow Paul Ponte on Twitter! Follow Adam Gertler on Twitter! HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz, The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, Screen Junkies and the Schmoes Know, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis who are the 1st and only YouTube reviewers to be certified by Ro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's the last of our LA Podfest bonus "Are They REALLY Dead" episodes! Alex sits down with Paul Ponte of the Screen Watchers Guild podcast to discuss some theories on why Stannis (the Mannis) Baratheon might still be alive. God, that's a stupid fucking nickname.

After some technical problems with last weeks Part 2 show, we have a double show for you to listen too. In this 1 hour & 40 minutes plus show, Paul Ponte & Luis Costa talk everything about the Sport of Professional Wrestling. They review TV & PPV shows for the WWE & TNA. Plus, they have SPOILERS for future television shows for them too. Lastly, Luis has a little MMA & Northern California Independent Wrestling news.

After a two week hiatus, the Wrestle Mix podcast is back. This over one hour edition of the Wrestlemix podcast talks all about the MMA. Luis Costa and Boby Medic talk about their trip down to Anaheim for UFC 59- Reality Check. They also talk about some Independent MMA shows in Northern California during the month of June. Lastly, Paul Ponte joins them to talk a little wrestling. They quickly discuss some Hogan Knows Best and the return of ECW.