thebrainfollower Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Confessions first, being born in 1979 in MA I never was able to watch Memphis Wrestling as a kid. I thought Jerry Lawler was a joke to be honest until I bought the Wrestling Gold set and learned otherwise. Anyway I have recently acquired about 200 episodes of Memphis TV (the Evansville show usually) from 78-84, the years that most fascinate and interest me. I was thinking of doing a podcast looking at 4 or so episodes a month. The idea would be to have a Memphis expert team up with me, a total newbie to Memphis week in and week out, and look at those years as they developed. I think the idea of having someone raised WWF style working with an expert might have a strange appeal. Anyone else see this as an idea with legs for the PTBN as a pitch? Anyone here interested in such a project? If there is one already set up I apologize for intruding. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 If I had the time I'd totally be up for it because I love Memphis from that era. Great idea for a pod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJRogers Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I'd be a regular listener, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWildcat Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I've watched Memphis since 81 with the second Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl; went to probably 75% of the cards at the Louisville Gardens from 8/3/82 until the end of 96. I can help you with any perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWildcat Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Once Jimmy Hart took the lead, until he left was really the "glory days" which was 80-84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eegah Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Id love to see that stuff and hear discussion for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrainfollower Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 My plan was to review only full shows, and I think the first complete one is 11/11/78. I've got 13 as well from 1979 so the first 4 episodes would cover that. I just need a co-host, preferably someone who knows how to set all this up and works with the PTBN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJRogers Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Ugh, I forget the show as it was years ago that I heard it, I don't think it was a PWO/VOW affiliated show, it may have been Wrestlespective, but I swear there was a book called Memphis Heat, or something like that, where the author chronicled the history of the Memphis Arena shows. Unfortunately a wrestling book called "Memphis Heat" is not showing up in an Amazon search (neither physical nor Kindle editions). LOL, sorry I can't help, but do some digging to find this guy and see if he'd be willing to co-host. Or maybe shoot Will a line as it might be a good rejuvenation of Will's wrestling enthusiasm these days = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJRogers Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 A little Google-Fu, I think this is what I was talking about: http://prowrestlingradio.com/memphis-wrestling/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 "Memphis Heat" is actually a really, really awesome documentary on Memphis wrestling that everyone should check out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJRogers Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Mark James is definitely the guy's name. Book I was thinking of was Memphis Wrestling History Presents: 1982. http://www.amazon.com/Memphis-Wrestling-History-Presents-1982/dp/145368512X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWildcat Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Mark has several good books. His 1977 Memphis book, which looks at when Jarrett breaks off from Gulas is great A couple other great historians are Tim Dills and Scott Bowden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymeFuture Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Memphis Heat is such a fantastic doc, one of my favourites. Podcast is a great idea, and must be called "Walking in Memphis". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchaundead Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Having the newcomer to the product being the driving force of the show is actually a unique dynamic for a podcast I'd definitely listen even if I'm not a huge Memphis fan myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ship Canal Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm currently working my way through the Memphis set right now, I'd absolutely love to hear a Memphis podcast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrainfollower Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 The good news is I have found (I THINK) a co-host for this idea. More of a Memphis expert, so the idea of someone old and someone new stays intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeplastictrees Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I have podcast equipment but no gimmick yet. Would love to join, but unfortunately I know jack shit about Memphis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's ME , Austin! We're gonna make this work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lust Hogan Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I think Beau from Between the Sheets Episode #33 would be a great addition/part time analyst if he has time to do this and if this podcast is still happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.