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Some of the most important moments and craziest stories in pro wrestling history-from guys who were there!
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“Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, shares memories and stories from over 55 years of the Gilbert Family’s legacy in professional wrestling... Discussing not only Doug’s career, but brother “Hot Stuff” Eddie and father Tommy Gilbert as well! Featuring interviews, reviews, & more!
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Episode #15: Featured Guest - Gerald Brisco
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This week Doug & Tommy welcome Jerry Brisco to the show! It's a great conversation as they discuss: Jerry's favorite territory to work in, working with Frank Goodish early in his career prior to becoming "Bruiser Brody", the reason he and his brother Jack never worked for Verne Gagne's AWA territory, working with Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch for th…
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Episode #17: Doug & Tommy's Dangerous Thanksgiving Special 2024!
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This week Doug & Tommy celebrate Thanksgiving by looking back at some of the Thanksgiving Day Cards they were involved with over the years, and in the process some fun topics are discussed including: Tommy working against the Original Sheik, some of the big tag team tournaments that took place at the Omni in Atlanta on Thanksgiving, Doug's Scaffold…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling historian and author Tony Richards. Tony discusses his research for an upcoming book about Texas wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode #16: ASK DOUG & TOMMY ANYTHING PART 2
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After receiving some great feedback on the last Q&A, and since there were still plenty of listener questions left to answer, this week we present Part Two of our Q&A of questions sent in by our listeners for Doug Gilbert & "Wildfire" Tommy Rich! Doug & Tommy answer questions pertaining to the following topics: Favorite opponents? Who do you wish yo…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome former WCW superstar and Hollywood actor, Ray Lloyd to the show. Ray discusses his time in the squared circle and transition into the movies and his latest project. He also shares stories of his adventures on the road in the wild…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome former WWE superstar Bull Buchanan. Bull discusses his time in the squared circle and transition into running his own promotion. He also shares stories of his adventures on the road in the wild world of wrestling. Learn more abou…
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Episode #14: Ask Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich ANYTHING! (Part One)
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This week Doug & Tommy were in Arkansas getting ready for a big show in Clarksville, so we took the opportunity to sit down and answer some of YOUR questions that have been sent in to dougilbertpodcast@outlook.com and submitted on Facebook at facebook.com/dougilbertpodcast. Some of the topics they discuss include: Tommy's stint in the American Wres…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome MMA/prowrestling superstar Jake Hager. Jake discusses his time in the squared circle and transition into the octagon. He also shares stories of his adventures on the road in the wild world of wrestling. Learn more about your ad c…
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Episode #13: Featuring "The Grappler" Len Denton
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This week, Tommy Rich is away in Philadelphia working a show so Doug and Gene invited a special guest to join them in 'the Grappler' Len Denton! A great conversation ensued covering how Len came about wearing the mask and who he "took" the Grappler name from, how he became the booker in Kansas City and the legend who felt he was the man for the job…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert. Doug discusses his time tagging with his brother Eddie and stories of his adventures on the road in the wild world of wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode #12: The Memphis Mafia & More!
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This week Doug & Tommy kick off the show talking about their weekend working the big wrestling event at the University of Memphis featuring many other legends of Memphis Wrestling. Then we get into some discussion of the "Memphis Mafia", who were the members? What was it exactly? Was it just an onscreen group, or was it more than that? Doug & Tommy…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome MMA legend Dan Severen to the show! Dan discusses his time in the octagon and transition into the squared circle. He also shares stories of his adventures on the road in the wild world of wrestling. Learn more about your ad choic…
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Episode #11: The "New" Fabulous Ones w/Guest Tommy "Wildfire" Rich
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Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert Episode #11: The "New" Fabulous One w/guest Tommy Rich This week Doug is excited to announce that not only is his "brother" Tommy "Wildfire" Rich returning to the show as a guest, he's going to be a permanent part of Dangerous Conversations moving forward! On this episode we have an indepth conversation with T…
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Special Guests - The Nemeth Brothers
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Ryan and Nic Nemeth to the show! Ryan and Nic discuss their brand new podcast, " The Nemeth Bros" and share stories of their adventures in Hollywood and on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode #10: Featured Guest - Dr. Tom Prichard
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This week Doug welcomes another great friend of his to the show, Dr. Tom Prichard! The guys have fun reflecting on their great times as neighbors in the Continental territory where Doug learned from guys like Tom, Jerry Stubbs, "Nightmare" Danny Davis, and others. Tom tells about working with Brian Christopher in the USWA early in Brian's career an…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome ECW/TNA/WWE wrestling legend, Rhyno to the show. Rhino shares his experiences in the ring and traveling the roads making towns and meeting some incredible performers along way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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Episode #09: Featured Guest - Downtown Bruno
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We seem to be on a roll right now with fun interviews with some of Doug's best friends in the wrestling business so we figured we would keep that going and welcome the one and only Downtown Bruno to the show this week! Many fans are familiar with Bruno's time in the WWF/E as Dr. Harvey Wippleman and that Bruno is a best friends with Dewayne "the Ro…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome The Six Pack author Brad Balukjian to the show. Brad shares his experiences gather information for his book and the legends he met along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode #08: Featured Guest - "Wildfire" Tommy Rich
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This week's episode was recorded live and in person in Jackson, Tennessee immediately before the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame Ceremony. Doug is excited to welcome his long time tag team partner and one of his best friends, Tommy "Wildfire" Rich! They discuss a variety of topics including: how Tommy met Doug's father Tommy Gilbert, Tommy's experie…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome legendary musician, John McEuen to the show! John shares stories of his time as a member of the legendary group, The Nitty Gritty Dirty Band and discusses his newest project "The Newsman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Episode #07: Featured Guest - "Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony
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This week Doug Gilbert welcomes a very special guest and long time family friend to the show, his former tag team partner and the man he will soon be inducting into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame, "The Dirty White Boy" Tony Anthony! Tony has wrestled in nearly every territory you can name during his 36 year pro wrestling career. They discuss th…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome author Jamie Greer! Jamie discusses his journey researching and writing his book, Killers, Butchers, Cry-babys and Canadian Destroyers!On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John…
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Episode #06: Featured Guest - Randy Hales!
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It's Episode #6 of Dangerous Conversations and this week, Doug welcomes a special guest: the Founder, Owner, and President of Power Pro Wrestling, Randy Hales. Doug has known Randy for well over 40 years and despite having some tense moments at times over the years, they are still friends to this day. As we move towards the huge "Night to Remember"…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome former WWE Diva Terri Runnels! Terri shares stories of her time in the WWE, how she got into professional wrestling, and what she is doing today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week on Dangerous Conversations, we're turning the reins over to the listeners as we ask Doug questions that have been sent in from the fans! Here's just a few of the topics you guys asked Doug about: Proudest & Least Proudest Moment in Wrestling Thoughts on Intergender Wrestling Strangest Fan Interaction Do you prefer working face or heel? Ha…
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Special Guest - Author Jon Langmead
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome author of BALLYHOO! Jon Langmead to the show! Jon shares how he came up with the book and the research behind writing a book about the history of professional wrestling leading to it's debut on television. Learn more about your a…
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It's Episode #4 of Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert and this week we had planned to talk about Bill Watts' UWF, but we're going to put that off until a later date... and instead we're going to spend this episode allowing Doug to share some of his favorite memories of he and Eddie's good friend, Sid Eudy. While most fans only know Sid as th…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome one half of the legendary Rougeau Brothers tag team, Raymond Rougeau! Ray shares stories of his legendary career traveling up and down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode #03: "THE GILBERTS GO GLOBAL!"
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This week's episode is all about when Doug and Eddie went to the Global Wrestling Federation! They discuss what the GWF was and how it came to be thanks to Joe Pedicino in 1991. What lead to Eddie being brought in as the booker and how the transition went. The story of how and why the Dark Patriot gimmick was conceived. The challenges of booking an…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling historian/wreslter Beau James! Beau shares stories of this legendary past of East Tennessee Wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco
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It's Episode #2 of Dangerous Conversations with Doug Gilbert, and this week we talk to Doug about one of the wildest episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling that ever aired, from beginning to end! It's the January 13, 1996 episode and it features two title changes, heel turns, a face turn, and it all centers around Doug Gilbert, Tommy Rich, and Jer…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome fellow hall of Famer and the worlds strongest man, Mark Henry! Mark shares stories of his time in the squared circle and the history he has with both hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our multi-time hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome ODB! The legendary multi-time women's champion shares her story about getting into the business, working with legendary talents, and what she is doing now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Dangerous Conversations Ep. #1: "King of Rock & Roll"
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On the debut episode of Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert, host Gene Jackson and Doug Gilbert discuss how Doug's "King of Rock & Roll" gimmick came about in the USWA in 1993... What it was originally supposed to be, where it was supposed to go, and why it ended so abruptly, never to be revisited again. From there, Doug talks his 1993 USWA feud…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers welcome UFC legend and former WCW superstar Tank Abbott. Tank shares stories of his time in the UFC and working in the squared circle for WCW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome fellow hall of famer Arn Anderson to the show. Arn shares stories of his time on the road, founding the legendary Four Horsemen, and now working with his son Brock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Special Guest - Diamond Dallas Page
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome fellow hall of famer Diamond Dallas Page! DDP shares details of his legendary career, his newest venture and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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BONUS Episode - Special Guest Area 51 Expert Joerg Arnu
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Area 51 expert, Joerg Arnu! Mr. Arnu shares details on his journey to becoming an Area 51 expert, his run ins with the US government and what he believes his happening behind those fences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Ranger Ross! Ross shares details of his legendary career traveling up and down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome fellow WWE Hall of Famer, Koko B. Ware! Koko shares details of his legendary career traveling up and down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling author and historian Greg Oliver to the show! Greg shares details of his research into wrestling in Toronto and the wrestling legends that came from the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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Special Guest - Ernest "The Cat" Miller
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome, Ernest "The Cat" Miller! "Cat" shares stories of his time in martial arts, professional wrestling, Hollywood and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Special Guest - Bill Apter & George Napolitano
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling journalist legends Bill Apter and George Napolitano! Bill and George share their stories of how that got Into the wrestling business and some of the incredible moments in history they've been a part of. The guys also di…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome multiple time women's world champion, Jazz! Jazz shares her incredible story of becoming one of the most honored and respected trailblazers in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome professional wrestling journalist and author Mike Mooneyham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy John Layfield, Gerald Brisco
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome one half of the American Males and so much more Scotty Riggs! Scotty shares stories of his time in professional wrestling and his recent incredible transformation with some help from old friends. Learn more about your ad choices.…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling historian and dentist to the stars, Dr. Mike Lano! Dr. Lano shares stories of his time working with a number of talent throughout the years and what he's doing now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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On this episode of Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome the queen of extreme, ECW original Francine! Francine shares her incredible story of entering the wrestling business and becoming a global icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Bonus Episode: Special Guest - David Mecey & Renee Auguste
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On this BONUS EPISODE of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome back David Mecey and special guest model Renee Auguste. David and Juliet discuss the latest edition of David's magazine Mecè. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling author and historian, Patric LaPrade. Patric discusses his research about the territory and the legendary wrestlers that performed in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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