After Chris lays out his Seth Rollins conspiracy theory, Mike brings on guest Ryan "King Kong" Kross. Listen as the veteran wrestler and promoter doesn't hold back about the good and bad promotions in your local area. Plus listen to a proud dad talk about his son growing in the business. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Chris Lanuti owns the microphon...
May 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 18
The guys review Money In The Bank, which now becomes a Title for Asuka! "Chicago's Sweetheart" Missa Kate joins in and pulls back the curtain on inter-gender matches and women's wrestling gear. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the south ...
May 12, 2020•34 min•Ep. 17
WWE Money In The Bank is upon us. The guys break down how they think things could go and who would be surprise winners of the briefcases. Plus, AEW and WWE are in a war for wrestlers and trademarks. And will any take Heath Slater? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Go...
May 05, 2020•36 min•Ep. 16
Mike brings in Val Capone who took an insane life journey before ending up as a ring announcer for several local Chicagoland promotions. We have some fun and tell some stories, including which wrestler Val wants to crack the hardest. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of...
Apr 28, 2020•33 min•Ep. 15
Mike reviews some big news for some local Chicago wrestlers before Chris breaks down the ultimate way for WWE to make this year's Money In The Bank epic above all others. Hear the insanity! Plus one of the guys recounts the time he totally ticked off a wrestling couple at a wedding. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the micro...
Apr 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 14
The WWE is going Live again, but it seems to be due to their TV contracts. Meanwhile information swirls about concerning at least one performer who contracted and survived COVID-19. What is the long term plan? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement b...
Apr 14, 2020•31 min•Ep. 13
Chris and Mike breakdown their favorite matches and moments from the two-night production that was Wrestlemania 36. Plus, they try to anticipate where some big names could go next in their stories. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the so...
Apr 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 12
Chris and Mike are joined by The Chicago Bear Hug Steve Michaels to talk about his career and some insider wrestling jargon. Plus, Wrestlemania is already taped, but will there still be surprises? Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a basement bar on the sou...
Mar 31, 2020•29 min•Ep. 11
With most of the wrestling world shut down, Chris and Mike breakdown the way WWE and AEW hav approached empty stadium shows. So far there has been one clear winner...and there is also a clear reason. THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED LIVE! Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of G...
Mar 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 10
John Bullard from Chicago Championship Wrestling joins the guys to talk about his promotion and give his perspective on how local and national wresting promotions will have to adjust during the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Learn about how he got started in the biz and take a break from the scary part of this world. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Me...
Mar 17, 2020•33 min•Ep. 9
Mike Pankow reveals his list of the Top 10 Chicago area wrestlers at this very moment. Plus, the guys break down the good and bad from WWE Elimination Chamber, along with Jake The Snake returning to the scene in AEW. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the microphones. Together they now bring you "30 Minutes of Good" from a bas...
Mar 10, 2020•33 min•Ep. 8
As WWE starts putting belts on old favorites, AEW did something much different this past weekend at Revolution. Mike Pankow was there. Hear from new AEW Champion Jon Moxley and CEO Tony Khan Meet as they talk about the big night. Plus, Chris asks Mike for an interesting local wrestler list after we break down all that happened here in Chicago. Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chic...
Mar 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 7
AEW Superstar Cody Rhodes loves Chicago. Listen to him explain why he will always be loyal to the site of AEW Revolution. Meanwhile Chris has an issue with how AEW covered Cody's last television match, while Mike has a ton of local Chicago Wrestling News to go over in this podcast. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti. He owns the m...
Feb 25, 2020•31 min•Ep. 6
Following an incredible Warrior Wrestling event, Mike takes a car ride with three local wrestlers and explains why his ride along was different from what you see on WWE Network. The guys also ask if Grangrel and The Brood would make sense appearing in the current Becky Lynch vs Shayna Baszler story-line. And Chris asks if you can truly steal a wrestling idea if they've all been done before. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions lik...
Feb 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 5
Steve Tortorello from Warrior Wrestling explains how a former hater of pro-wrestling and current high school principal became a wrestling promoter. Get the lowdown on Warrior Wrestling's upcoming event! Plus, Chris asks Mike if a recent Undertaker interview points to a hidden story behind one of his famous matches. Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about ...
Feb 11, 2020•30 min•Ep. 4
Jonathan Hood, from ESPN Radio and several top wrestling podcasts, sits at the bar with Mike and Chris to talk local Chicago wrestling, his favorite indy promotion and how he fell in love with pro wrestling. He also has some questions. Who is making the final decisions at AEW? Is Edge really back long-term at WWE? Can FOX really be happy with the direction of Smackdown? Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If the...
Feb 04, 2020•34 min•Ep. 3
Mike & Chris break down The Royal Rumble after first breaking a little local wrestling news at the start of the show. It's the Good, the Bad and the incredibly Stupid of one of wrestling's great nights. Plus, Mike says AEW may have had one of their best weeks ever! Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti, local broadcaster from p...
Jan 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 2
The pilot episode of Windy City Slam, a podcast from The Broadcast Basement and WindyCitySlam.com! Meet Mike Pankow, a wrestling super-fan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If these is something going on in wrestling, Mike knows about it. Meet Chris Lanuti, local broadcaster from popular Chicago-area podcasts such as Sox In The Basement & The EP Podcast. He loves the fun side of pro wrestling, yelling out catch phrases from The Rock and remember...
Jan 20, 2020•35 min•Ep. 1
