Wrestling & Everything Coast to Coast

Show 166 (5/21/23): This show Mike & Buddy bring back Evan Ginzburg to share memories about the passing of legendary wrestler Superstar Billy Graham. Lots of great stories about how he got to be a big star, what his impact was on wrestling, and Evan's own personal experiences about meeting and working with him. Sad to hear another legend has passed. https://youtu.be/y19MePewrvQ

Show 165 (5/14/23) This week I am joined again by Wrestling Writer and showhost Benny Scala from Dan & Benny in the ring as we talk about Wrestling Magazines, old wrestling from the 70's and 80's, how much these magazines meant to us in the days before the internet...Great stuff! https://youtu.be/ptnasfZLY7Q

Show 164 (5/7/23) This week Lano and Buddy interview their long-time friend, legendary pro wrestling announcer Allan Bolte! If you want a show that talks about bay area wrestling history, everyone from Pat Patterson to Andre the Giant and everything inbetween, this the show for you! All sorts of great stories, check it out!!! https://youtu.be/-_8fOhYBLJc

Show 163 (4/30/23): This week we remember Pacific Northwest Wrestling with guests Casey Wood (AKA Kid Chrome from APW) and PNW Wrestling Historian Greg Foumal! We talk about Roddy Piper, The Grappler, Buddy Rose, Billy Jack Haynes and more! A fast hour with a lot of great wrestling memories- check it out! https://youtu.be/-1L7lHbQ8mY

Show 162 (4/23/23) This week Mike and Buddy interview repeat show guest, Angel Orsini- how she got started in ECW, her involvement in the Women's Wrestling Hall Of Fame and many other great topics! I hope you enjoy tonight's interview as much as we did! https://youtu.be/Y9483Sxvj1A

Show 161 (4/16/23) This week we have Ryan Devine and his wife, Ellie D, students at Stoner U/Hoodslam in the San Francisco Bay Area and also promoters of up-and-coming LBGT Wrestling Federation, Totally Queer Wrestling! We cover their brave but controversial new federation, being a nerd and loving wrestling, managerial/valet styles and their training-- an interview like no other that we've eve...

Show 160 (4/9/23) We wrap up Wrestlemania 39 with our observations, thoughts about the recent WWE deal to Evolve with the UFC, and what is in the cards for the near and long term of the WWE- Lots to discuss on an Easter Evening! I hope you enjoy watching/listening! https://youtu.be/LpVQO8hWhDU

Show 158 (3/26/23): This week Buddy & Mike are joined with Evan Ginzburg & Ryan Boman of Pinned! We cover St. Louis Wrestling and the status of the hall of fame, Evan uses the show as therapy for his wrestling angst, and we have a roundtable discussion regarding the upcoming Wrestlemania 2023 show! I hope you have as much fun listening as we had doing the show! https://youtu.be/nmXpWKq_Tqk

Show 157 (3/19/23): This week Buddy & Mike interview the former promoter of California Championship Wrestling (2006-2008) and Suplex City Podcaster! We talk about his origins in becoming a promoter, running a fed, and also his thoughts on wrestling today-- we cover it all! It was amazing to meet up with him after 15 years! A great show, I hope you check it out! https://youtu.be/pDL4Ei7sdm8

show 156 (3/12/23) This week it's just Buddy along with Long time show guest Nikita Breznikov and Jonathan Schwartz as we talk about the WWE trying to legalize gambling on matches, the sale of the WWE, The "infamous" Pay Per View Heroes of Wrestling, Nikita working with Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik and more!  Who needs the Oscars???? https://youtu.be/IaxuID123HU

Show 155 (3/5/23): This week Evan and Buddy welcome back Sherwin XL (Comedian/Producer) and welcome Ms. Cheka Shining (Performer/Positive Body Model) as we talk some classic wrestling, listen to Sherwin's wrestling impressions, life on the coasts, Cheka's unique profession and so much more!  I hope you can check us out this week for a very different kind of episode.  PS: Friends of the s...

Show 154 (2/26/23):  This week Mike and Buddy interview an old friend that they haven't talked to in 20+ years: Kid Chrome aka Casey Wood!  We talk some old school Pacific Northwest Pro Wrestling, All Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Iron and more!  I hope you check it out!!!  https://youtu.be/jQW4jOtDLVE

Show 153 (2/19/23): this week we remember the passing of Jerry Jarrett, talk about AEW's upcoming show in San Francisco, Zayne & Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman's promo skills, Father/Son Wrestling combos and so much more!  Join us with Jonathan Schwartz on another great episode!

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

Show 151 (2/5/23) This week we mourn the passing of former show guest "The Genius"/"Leaping" Lanny Poffo who died this week at age 68.  Join Mike Lano, Evan Ginzburg, Jonathan Schwartz and Pampero Firpo's daughter, Mary Fries, as we remember our very special guest from show 53, his life and our experiences.  A sad memorial but also a wonderful collection of memories of his meaningful lif...

Show (150) 1/29/23 This week Evan joins Mike and Buddy along with Wrestling Facebook page Blogger (w/You Know It's Fake, Right? Page) to talk about the unfortunate death of Jay Briscoe plus all about the WWE 2023 Royal Rumble!  A fun roundtable all around with a lot of opinions all the way around, hope you check it out!   https://youtu.be/gCetKZmlK2w

Show 149 (1/22/23)  This week it's my honor to interview one of the greatest minds in pro wrestling and my original managerial mentor, Shane "Doc" Atrocity!   Listen to his origins, the many nor cal stars he worked with, and amazing and deep thoughts on wrestling psychology and booking.  Of all the interviews I've ever done, this has been one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES!  I r...

Show 148 (1/15/23)  This week we welcome back SLAM Wrestling Journalist from the Wrestler's Court, Canadian Attorney Jonathan Schwartz!  We talk about football players becoming wrestlers, changing battle royale/rumble rules and of course, the biggest issue of the week, Vince McMahon taking back over the WWE and its possible sale!  I hope you check out this week's show because it was...

Show 147 (1/8/23)  Welcome to our first show of 2023!  Evan Ginzburg returns to the show where we interview Canadian Actor, Writer & Wrestling Promoter Mark Brombacher!  He gives us fascinating stories about Bodhi Sing and many other Canadian talents from the 80's-90's that we worked with, plus talk about his stories in wrestling, acting, writing and making movies and web series...

Show 146(12/31/22): The FINAL SHOW of 2022!  I invite long time friend, "The Voice of Nor Cal Pro Wrestling" and former booker/promoter and my "country cousin", J.J. Purdom, all the way from his home outside of Lincoln, Nebraska!   We talk all about some of the greats that we've seen perform and work for us, including Brian Cage, Donovan Morgan, Mike Modest, and more!  We also...

Show 145 (12/23/22) This very special show features long time bay area sportscaster Vern Glenn, his experiences interviewing wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair,  plus comic book talk and cartoon talk, it's a great show with so much fun all the way around!  Check it out!  https://youtu.be/xd3AUTZrNhQ

Show 144 (12/18/22) A special holiday edition, where we talk all about WRESTLING AND FOOD!  Plus a lot of other things about the holidays!  I hope you enjoy the show and happy holidays to ALL OUR LISTENERS/VIEWERS!  https://youtu.be/YyyK9XemeZg

 This week we welcome back the vivacious, beautiful and fascinating Jeanne "Hollywood" Bassone from the original GLOW program!  Find out what she's been up to, and wonderful stories from her past and so much more!  Always a super charming guest, I hope you check out her interview this week!  

Show 142 (12/4/22) This week it's just Buddy and Mike- talking about Tales from the Territories, APW/PWI and bay area wrestling history, including stories about Dalip Singh (The Great Khali), Roland Alexander, Vinnie Massaro, Christopher Daniels, Scoot Andrews, Frankie Kazarian, Samoa Joe and much more!  A different kind of episode but still a lot of fun to listen to!  Check it out! &nbs...

Show 141 (11/27/22) This week we feature our favorite Co Hosts Evan Ginzburg & Jonathan Schwartz with a wrapup for the Survivor Series 2022, inside stories from Evan about the making of the Wrestler, fan conventions, MJF/Jon Moxley, and some important remembrances of people we recently lost.  I hope you go and check it out!  https://youtu.be/boSZTc-c9zc