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It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 66 Brian Tramel sits down with Tom Robinson to talk about Wide Men Can't Jump podcast, White Kamala, Sean Grande, TR SHOCK & Crazy Canuck Facebook page, HTM gig with HTM talking about missing fights, Chickfight, HTM about doing his finisher and they talk about TR why he left the 605 podcast in this 43 minute episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s time for new episode of Shooting The Shiznit. Austin Lane joins BT for Episode 25, Season 3 for “Wrestling with the Stars.” In rapid fire format, Lane tells his thoughts on the following opponents: Derrick King, Dustin Starr, AJ Styles ,Jerry Lynn, Kevin Nash, Petey Williams, Colt Cabana, Elix Skipper, Scott Steiner. Rick Steiner, Bobby Eaton , Bill Dundee, Jerry Lawler, Buff Bagwell and Ricochet. This episode clocks in at a little over 40 minutes. SHARE!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” Episode 79 features super fan, perzine/sheet publisher of GAG and long time Observer subscriber Jeff Zinger. Zinger makes his first EVER podcast appearance talking about wrestling conventions, GAG, his special Missy Hyatt issue and how wrestling contributed to him having friends for life. Fun talk with two old friends for 36 minutes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s time for an episode of The Countdown Wrestling Podcast of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Mr. Z bring you their 9th Annual Countdown “Top 10 News Stories of 2025” for Episode 1020.’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

Join us for the new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” The “Observing the Observer” series features Brian Tramel joined by co-host Mr Z to talk about the Wrestling Observer. In this episode, they bring you their 7th Annual talk about the Wrestle Kingdom issues (January 13, 2025) They compare what Dave Meltzer said to their own thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s Episode 19, Season 3 of Shooting the Shiznit just dropped!! The beautiful and talented Maria Starr joins Brian Tramel for an action packed 30 minutes. They talk about her first experience going to wrestling, starting in the business with her husband Dustin Starr, the Derrick King retirement match, managing being a lost art, three nicest guys in the wrestling business and a few buttheads. SHARE !! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

In this episode of Movies in Minutes, Gene Jackson dives headfirst into one of the strangest, most confusing wrestling films ever made: Grunt: The Wrestling Movie (1985). Released by Roger Corman’s New World Pictures, Grunt isn’t a comedy, a drama, or even a proper mockumentary but somehow manages to be all three at once, often accidentally. Framed as a pseudo-documentary, Grunt centers on the infamous in-ring “accidental decapitation” of world champion Skull Crusher Johnson and the mysterious disappearance of Mad Dog Joe DeCurso… followed years later by the arrival of a masked wrestler known only as “The Mask.” Is he Mad Dog? Everyone has an opinion and none of them agree or necessarily make sense. Gene breaks down the film’s bizarre tonal shifts, its surprisingly authentic portrayal of territory era wrestling, and why Grunt works far better as a historical time capsule than it ever did as a movie. Featuring real wrestlers like Dick Murdoch, Dick Beyer aka the Destroyer (unmasked), Adrian Street, John Tolos, Danny Spivey, and more, the wrestling itself feels ripped straight from a Saturday night TV studio in the mid-’80s, even when the script completely loses the plot. Is Grunt a good movie? Absolutely not. Is it an important wrestling movie? Shockingly… maybe. If you love oddball wrestling history, low-budget cinematic curiosities, and movies that somehow understand wrestling while also laughing at it, this episode is for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

“Starmaker” Kenny Bolin joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 400! Kenny & BT talk about Kroger scam, Tojo Yamamoto, Prince calls in, OVW pay, John Cena, Big Show, Jerry Jarrett comments and much more ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

Kenny “Starmaker” Bolin joins Brian Tramel again for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” to celebrate the 300th Episode!! Kenny & BT sit down to talk about top STS downloads, Tom Robinson, Brian Last, Jim Cornette update, PC world, weight loss, his upcoming wife, working shows in Canada, modern wrestling, Brock Lenser and more! Mark Southern also stops by to talk about AHCW ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

Welcome to the very first episode of Inside EPW, your new all-access look at EPW Wrestling, hosted by Gene Jackson. Episode 1 sets the foundation for what Inside EPW will be moving forward: interviews, news, discussion, flashbacks, and behind-the-scenes insight into one of the fastest growing independent wrestling promotions in the country! On this episode: * Gene Jackson introduces the vision behind Inside EPW * Roman McPeak joins the show as EPW correspondent * Roman discusses his wrestling fandom, content creation journey, and indie coverage * Interviews with ‘Kick Flip” Isiah Cone, ‘The Ember” Shawn Aries, and the “Sweet One” Chuck Swann * A Flashback segment revisiting the origins of the Initiative vs. Parental Advisory feud * Discussion of EPW’s deep roster, strong women’s division, and evolving characters * Gene sits down with EPW promoter Neil Taylor to reflect on EPW’s growth, locker room culture, and major plans for 2026 * A look at EPW’s expanding TV footprint and why the promotion continues to level up This episode isn’t just an introduction, it’s a statement of intent. Inside EPW is about spotlighting the talent, the stories, and the people building EPW from the inside out. Episode 1 feels like a pilot, not just introducing faces, but establishing Inside EPW as a long-term platform for storytelling, growth, and transparency within the promotion. 📺 New episodes coming soon.👍 Like, subscribe, and stay locked in. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

Gene Jackson and “Broadcast” Bob Anderson continue their watchalong of WCW 1989, landing squarely on Clash of the Champions VII: Guts & Glory, broadcast live on TBS from Fort Bragg, North Carolina on June 14, 1989. With Ric Flair sidelined by injury and Terry Funk running amok, WCW is in a fascinating transitional moment while creatively hot and absolutely packed with talent. This Clash sits right in the middle of the road to The Great American Bash ’89 and perfectly captures WCW’s unique mix of elite wrestling, bizarre gimmicks, and still at times, head scratching booking decisions. On this episode, Gene and Bob discuss: * The Funk / Flair injury angle fallout * The Freebirds’ latest incarnation and tag team tournament drama * Eddie Gilbert’s fireball chaos * The Ding Dongs (yes, the same creative team that brings you Funk/Flair brings you the DING DONGS AND NORMAN THE LUNATIC) * The brutal Fort Bragg June Heatwave and crowd energy * WCW’s strengths, flaws, and why this era still holds up in spite of it all Whether you watched this live on TBS back in the day or you’re discovering it for the first time, this episode delivers context, commentary, laughs, and straight shooting analysis of a Clash that perfectly represents WCW’s wild peak year. 🎙️ Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW Podcast — preserving the good, the bad, and the often inexplicable of World Championship Wrestling. You can listen in here, but if you want to actually WATCHALONG with Gene & Bob, you can join Patreon and check out all the episodes here https://www.patreon.com/collection/1840367 If you enjoy Gene & Bob’s shenanigans here on the WCW Podcast, check out their comedy/parody pro wrestling wrestling series “the Outlaw Wrasslin Federation” that ran for 52 consecutive weeks and features bad wrasslin, some of their favorite vintage commercials, and other silliness. Share with a friend who likes that sorta thing. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj5Zx1HZR2NlpRtuhrXoBImFRp50GjsIE&si=zoTptLkaTp0A3wHZ . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s time for the 200th EPISODE of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!!!!!” Brian Tramel is joined by “Chick Boy” Kenny Bolin for Episode 200!!! Kenny returns for the 4th time to talk about podcast numbers, podcast stalker, new co-host, OVW, Kenny is getting married, his current relationship with Jim Cornette, Brian Last and much more A big 56 mins!!! Sponsored by @SpunkLube, Hankey’s Toys @hankeystoys (Promo code: SHIZNIT10) and bluechew.com (Promo code: STS) Also sponsored by American Hostile Championship Wrestling “Spring Retribution” Campbell, MO March 30, 2019. Thanks to @Mysteriousfmxx for spunklube theme. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Kenny Bolin makes his 3rd appearance joining Brian Tramel for episode 121. Bolin & BT talk about when a lady tried to con him, growing up at the Louisville Gardens, meeting Jim Cornette for the first time, learning it was a work, a big rib on Cornette, food stamps and much more ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Episode 91 features STS download king, Kenny “Starmaker” Bolin. Kenny returns to answer questions from the listens. BT & Kenny talk about managing Tojo Yamamoto, John Cena’s eating habits, why did he leave OVW?, OVW stars that should have had bigger runs, donations to Rico Constantino, saving Cena’s job, Derrick King, Mark Henry & snakes, who would win a Sprite drinking contest? and more on this 44 minute acti0n packed episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 68 Brian Tramel sits down with “Starmaker” Kenny Bolin to talk about “2017: The Year of Bolin” including a diner dash in Nashville, leaving Arcadian Vanguard, joining Vince Russo’s podcast network, his current relationship with Jim Cornette (claims to have revealed stuff here that he had not even said on his podcast), questions from the listeners and much more in this 38 minute episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com