Row 1, Seat 1

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In the first ever Row 1, Seat 1 Podcast, host Ben Zani brings on the Don of independent wrestling, Papa Hales! Papa tells Ben about his lifetime love of professional wrestling, including early tales of Terry Funk, his friendship with Pez Whatley, and his retirement Renaissance as Mr. Making Towns. A fun interview spanning six decades of wrestling history!

 

http://placetobenation.com/row-1-seat-1-1-papa-mike-hales/

[Zoo Enthusiast]

Looking forward to listening to this one!

[Bigelow34]

In this week’s episode of Row 1, Seat 1, Ben welcomes Al Getz. Al has been to 43 UFC shows and all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, and a host of wrestling shows. Ben also discusses the Scenic City Showdown with Lane, and also covers attending the NFL Draft live. It’s a packed sophomore effort of the Row 1, Seat 1 podcast! 

http://placetobenation.com/row-1-seat-1-2-al-getz/

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This week on Row 1 Seat 1, Ben is joined by @Berzerker_T and @TheMisterGator! Tommy shares his crazy stories from a lifetime of wrestling travels, while Gator gives an in-depth perspective into putting on the first independent show in Washington D.C. in years, as he prepares to present @PrimeTimePW on 5/26. A fascinating show for those who want to hear the “other” side of wrestling!

 

http://placetobenation.com/row-1-seat-1-4-prime-time-pro-wrestling/

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This week Ben welcomes Kevin Ku (@kevinxku), promoter of Southern Underground Pro, to the podcast. Ben and Kevin went in-depth behind the scenes for S.U.P’s recent “Those Who Fear Tomorrow” show, which will soon be out on independentwrestling.tv. Kevin provides the anatomy of a show from a promoter’s perspective, while also giving some history of S.U.P. and its stable of wrestlers. A fun episode for those wondering what fully goes into a wrestling show!

http://placetobenation.com/row-1-seat-1-7-kevin-ku/

[Zoo Enthusiast]

This show has been really good.  Love being able to hear from someone like Ku in a long interview.

[Bigelow34]

This week Ben welcomes documentary filmmaker and wrestling superfan @JohnPhilapavage. Johnny P discusses the making of his ECW documentary “Barbed Wire City,” and the process of making a wrestling documentary. Ben and Johnny also weave through Johnny’s history of fandom, including his early adoption of ECW and Ring of Honor, and his later trips to CWF-Mid Atlantic. A fun show so check it out!

http://placetobenation.com/row-1-seat-1-10-john-philapavage/