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Row 1 Seat 1
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Row 1 Seat 1 #41: David McKinney and Matt Griffin
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Ben is joined by David McKinney and Matt Griffin on this week's episode! @S_ATL_Wrestling and Ben remember the life of dear friend Norko Kipke, who was a beloved wrestling fan in the Atlanta area. @MattTheMouth then joins the show to give a promoter's perspective on independent wrestling during these times of COVID-19. An informative show so check it out!
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #40: Superfan Roundtable
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Superfans @ThatRoseTattoo and @dashawns2cents to discuss the havoc Coronavirus has wreaked on the independent wrestling world. Ben, Tiffany and Shawn discuss how their lives, once dotted by weekly independent shows, are now affected and will be in the future, and the meaning that independent wrestling has had on their lives. An insightful show so check it out!
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #39: Damon Windsor/Zachary Cooper
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
This week Damon Windsor and Zachary Cooper join Ben on the show! @DamonWindsor tells of the wrestling scene in Oklahoma, and how he learned every skill both in and out of the ring through his willingness to learn and his talent. @IamZachCooper discusses what it's like to be a fulltime wrestler during Coronavirus, along with tales from his career and what it was like to be signed to MLW. A fun show so check it out!
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #38: Mr. Brickster/ Donnie Janela
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
This week Ben brings on two characters to the show, Mr. Brickster and Kung Fu Donnie Janela! @MrBricksterr tells his story, including being a cast member on the VH1 show "I Love New York" before delving into his career as a whirlwind of positivity in wrestling. Then, @KungFuJanela joins the show, discussing the budding Alabama scene, being Joey Janela's cousin, and the travails of a wrestler during Coronavirus. A wild show so check it out!
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #37: Big Fitz/ Nick Iggy
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Ben welcomes independent wrestlers @BigFitzFights and @NickIggy_! Big Fitz, a Texas based wrestler, tells about serving in the Army during 9/11 and the Iraq War, and how that prepared him for his current work in professional wrestling. Nick Iggy tells us what it's like to be a Carnie, discusses connecting with the fans, and even tells a Dad Joke! A great show so check it out!
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #36: Righteous Jesse & Pizza Party
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Ben is joined by @RighteousJesse and @PizzaWrestling this week! Jesse joins Ben for a few minutes to discuss the devastation in Nashville from last week's tornado, including the destruction of @sup_graps home at the Basement East, and how listeners can help the people of Nashville. Then, Dan Scotti of @PizzaWrestling calls in to preview Pizza Party Wrestling's Birthday Bash show at the Collective on Friday, April 3rd
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #35: St. Louis
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Ben recounts a road trip to St. Louis this weekend with some tremendous guests! Ben visited @stlanarchy and interviewed wrestlers Gary Jay, Erick Stevens and Big Beef Garvin. @StiffRoboGinger discussed his 17 years in the business, and the foundations of @stlanarchy. @erickstevens82 recounted his comeback year in the business, and his retirement this Wrestlemania weekend. @GnarlsGarvin sheds light on being a young wrestler in the business, establishing yourself, and managing expectations. A fun show so check it out!
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #34: Mouse/Collective
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Ben welcomes @Mouse3911 and @BLPMikey to the show this week! Mouse talks about the life of a wrestling photographer, how to get into the business, and also what it's like to the parent of a budding wrestler. Mikey then joins the show to discuss @collective2020 in Tampa this year, running down each show, including his Black Label Pro events. A packed show so check it out!
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #33: Micah Hughes
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Ben welcomes former Chattanooga-area wrestler/promoter Micah Hughes on the show this week! If you wanted wild stories, this is the show for you! Matches taking place before a minute of training, swords, nunchucks, and promotions being sold in strip clubs are all discussed, among many other insane anecdotes in @michahhughes25 's short but entertaining wrestling career. A crazy show so check it out!
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Row 1, Seat 1 #32: Matt Sells
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
This week Ben has Atlanta-based wrestler Matt Sells on the show! @AllSellsFinal discusses his 17-year career, including training with Dory Funk Jr., working in front of sparse crowds, training for five years at the ROH Dojo, and recently being named the Georgia Performer of the Year. A great show for wrestlers learning about the craft or anyone just wanting to hear stories from a grizzled vet!