“Your Local Surfer” Trent Surfer rides the wave to his first appearance on Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his rise in Freelance Wrestling, becoming the No. 1 contender to the Freelance Legacy Championship, his upcoming match vs. Shazza McKenzie, the varied influences behind his character, other Freelance Wrestling Academy up-and-comers, the mysterious Trentico, and his behind-the-scenes relationship with Trevor Outlaw. Also, Outlaw joins to the show to talk more about “The Spot” and makes some announcements. Mike recaps WWE Money In The Bank and TNA Bound For Glory and local highlights from BloodStone Wrestling, ARWPRO, DREAMWAVE and Chicago Style Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
6 Oct 2026
Donovan Marcelous returns; “The Spot” premieres
Two-time ARWPRO Champion Donovan Marcelous returns to Windy City Slam Podcast to discuss his rivalry with Brendan Balling and ARW’s “Harvest Moon” this weekend, The Joe Alonzo Show in AAW Pro, learning from Alonzo, teaming up with Josh Bishop in hopes of adding AAW Tag Team gold, being a student of the game and expanding his horizons to West Coast independent promotions. Mike also dives deep into “The Spot” premiere event from last weekend and spoke with Hans Carden, Shaq Jordan, Arnley Sena and Trevor Outlaw. We also recap Freelance Wrestling, Rocket Pro Wrestling and news of the first-ever Ego Pro Chicago Champion and preview BloodStone Wrestling, Chicago Style Wrestling, DREAMWAVE, WWE Money In The Bank and TNA Bound For Glory.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
29 Sept 2026
Deathmatches and Disney with Dr. Redacted
One of pro wrestling’s premier deathmatch artists Dr. Redacted joins Windy City Slam for the first time to discuss how he got into wrestling, the evolution of the Dr. Redacted character, why deathmatches have a cult following, injuries sustained throughout his career, working with Game Changer Wrestling, winning ICW Milwaukee’s Insane 8 in 2023, his rivalry with Chico Suave at BloodStone Wrestling, Tommy Trainwreck and We Love Wrestling and his love for Disney theme parks and encounters he has had with fans. Plus, Mike recaps Southland Championship Wrestling’s “WrestleTopia VII,” the weekend of premium live events in Chicago and the shocking news of Pac’s death. Plus, there’s previews of upcoming shows from Freelance Wrestling, Rocket Pro Wrestling, Ego Pro Chicago, POWW Entertainment and C3 Ultimate Wrestling.
Mike Pankow is a 25-year-plus professional journalist and wrestling superfan who covers local Chicagoland wrestling and national promotions like AEW and WWE. If there is something going on in Chicago, Mike knows about it. Enjoy “Wrestling, Chicago-Style” on The Broadcast Basement On-Demand Radio Network! Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com. Get your local wrestling fix every Tuesday everywhere podcasts can be found and always at WindyCitySlam.com!
Who has been a guest on Windy City Slam
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Nick Headford
Regan Lydale
Hans Carden
Steve Michaels
Josie Valentine
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100
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Quality
58
Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
82
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