#9: TC Martin
Paul Ponte talks with TC Martin, current sports talk radio host and former promoter of the NWC (National Wrestling Conference). We discuss what it's like to build a promotion from the ground up, how he managed to get some high-profile wrestlers, and what it's like to get ripped off by the Ultimate Warrior.
#8: Necrosis
In this episode of Indy Handshake host Jesus Cruz interviews Necrosis, a young rising star in the NorCal wrestling/lucha scene.
#7: Diablo Azteca
In our first Lucha Libre edition of Indy Handshake, host Jesus Cruz speaks with Diablo Azteca. Diablo Azteca has been wrestling in Northern California for the past 8 years, working for such promotions as Pro Wrestling Revolution, Best of the West, Planet Lucha and California Lucha Libre.
#6: Johnny Paine
Johnny “Psycho” Paine (sometimes called “Pitbull” Paine) was trained by “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer, a controversial figure in the history of pro wrestling. Paul Ponte talks with Paine about what it was like to train with Buzz Sawyer, working snug/stiff, blowing chances with WCW/WWF, and a plethora of stories involving some of the biggest names in wrestling.
#5: Jason Styles
Jason Styles has been involved in wrestling for almost 30 years as a wrestler, trainer, promoter, & booker. We talk about his life in the business, training different styles (hey-oh) of wrestling, & much more.
#4: Boone Ashlock
I'm always happy to have a fellow Bay Area native on the podcast. Boone Ashlock started off training in the lucha libre-style of wrestling, and made it a goal of his to work at Oakland's cult-favorite promotion, Hoodslam.
#3: Jesus Cruz
We go local in our newest episode of the Indy Handshake podcast. A former booker and producer of Northern California indy wrestling and lucha libre, Jesus Cruz has been in and out of wrestling for years.
#2: PJ Hawx
At only 21 years old, PJ Hawx truly is a prodigy in professional wrestling. We talk working the indies, traveling to other countries, his infamous mall jump spot, and what it's like teaming up with his father.
#1: Luke Hawx
Paul Ponte talks to Luke Hawx about what it’s like to work shows, run them, and the craziness that can happen inside & outside the ring.