LuchaWorld Podcast
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHome of the LuchaWorld & Slammin' Stan Podcast. Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza talk about lucha libre's past & present! Also talk about a variety of topics across the wrestling world!
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LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #27 (2/12/14)
February 12, 2014 19:43 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWe discuss the latest happenings in the world of lucha libre. Sin Cara's return to Mexico and how its turned up the rumor mill not just for him, but for CMLL's La Sombra. We also talk about the AAA women's division, Puma wrestling with a torn bicep, recent talent that has appeared in CMLL and some who have moved up the ladder, luchadores with day jobs, Kamaitachi, Rey de Reyes finalists and the surprise luchador in Group D, Canek vs. Don Corleone (which leads to some Tony Rocco talk), Super ...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #26 (1/14/14)
January 14, 2014 19:42 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBWe ring in 2014 with a pretty wacky show. Kurt & Fredo talk the latest news in lucha libre and a variety of other topics. Fisico Nuclear's recent wedding, AAA in USA update including news of Mark Burnett partnering up with AAA and the El Rey Network, CMLL/NJPW FantasticaMania's iPPV, entrance music getting muted and suggesting Keyboard Cat get hired to play all New Japan songs on iPPV, commercial featuring Televisa's skeleton technology, the greatness of Negro Casas, the WWE Network, the rec...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #25 (12/17/13)
December 17, 2013 15:39 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWe return after being gone for over 2 months talking lucha libre! We talk the passing of El Brazo. We share Solar's story on Tiger Mask Sayama, his broken clavicle and Brazo de Plata's reaction to Sayama's lack of professionalism in Japan over 30 years ago. We discuss the recent "temporary" retirement of El Hijo del Santo and who he talked to when it came to his future in the ring. Other topics discussed on the show include recent CMLL matches (Titan vs. Averno & Blue Panther vs. Negro Casas...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #24 (9/27/13)
September 27, 2013 15:39 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBKurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) & Fredo Esparza return with a recap of CMLL's 80th Anniversary show and a recap of feedback from others on the show! Baker Street REMIX! Stuka Jr. vs. Stuka? Who you got? We talk about how awesome old luchadores are! Fan reaction to main event. High-risk wrestling moves vs. basic wrestling moves. We discuss Volador Jr. rumors and whether he'll just stay in CMLL. Kurt watches the Sangre Chicana vs. Ringo Mendoza match that I (Fredo!) uploaded to youtube and...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #23 (9/12/13)
September 12, 2013 15:38 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBKurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza return with the latest lucha libre discussion! We do a podcast on a Thursday night talking about recent L.A. lucha shows! The recent L.A. Legends show featuring Jalisco, the awesome Dinamic, El Enfermero, and Superboy's sons! Also talking about the recent UIPW-LA show featuring CMLL wrestlers! Valiente & Virus shine! A potentially awesome Rush vs. SuperNatural feud! Kurt remembers Titanes En El Ring's star Hippie Hair. We also discuss som...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #22 (8/15/13)
August 15, 2013 15:37 - 1 hour - 57 MBVandal Drummond (Kurt Brown) & Fredo Esparza return to talk a bit of lucha libre! Among the topics discussed are the end of local SoCal promotion, Millennium Pro Wrestling (MPW), balls dropping!, the upcoming lucha shows in Los Angeles including the legends show on 8/25 and UIPW-LA's upcoming shows including that same day bringing in Mascara Dorada and their big show on 9/8 in Pico Rivera featuring a ton of CMLL, Tijuana & local talent! La Secta turning on Cibernetico, AAA tryouts in San Jos...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #21 (8/1/13)
August 01, 2013 15:36 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBKurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond/Lucky Pierre/Jimmy Cyclone) & Fredo Esparza return to discuss the latest happenings in lucha libre! Kurt remembers his friend, Steve Gerber, who passed away & was a big lucha libre fan and also made a few cameos on shows Kurt filmed in the '90s. We talk about the CMLL Press Conference were the CMLL Anniversary main event was announced featuring La Sombra/Volador Jr. vs. Ultimo Guerrero/Atlantis in a relevos suicidas match were the winning team then faces of...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #20 (5/30/13)
May 30, 2013 15:36 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBVandal Drummond (Kurt Brown) and Fredo Esparza are joined by Masked Republic's Kevin Kleinrock to discuss his and Ruben Zamora's latest project Viva L.A. Lucha! Kevin discusses why they decided to go thru the Kickstarter route to fund the Viva L.A. Lucha project, some of the other people involved including Konnan, Sean Waltman (X-Pac), Adam Pearce, and other wrestling personalities. Kevin also discusses some past projects that he was a part of like RXLL in Guadalajara, another lucha show for...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #19 (5/27/13)
May 27, 2013 06:51 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBVandal Drummond (Kurt Brown) & Fredo Esparza remember Hector Garza. Talking about when we first saw him wrestle, some of his memorable moments in pro wrestling from his time in WWE, WCW, TNA, CMLL & AAA. (5/27/13) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #18 (5/25/13)
May 25, 2013 06:50 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBVandal Drummond (Kurt Brown) and Fredo Esparza discuss their recent trips to local wrestling shows, a recap of Dr. Lucha losing a MULLET bet, lucha in LA with Guerrero Maya Jr., Bestia 666, Damian 666 & Hijo de Rey Misterio, Vandal attends wrestling show on a Thursday night, the recent passing of local LA FMLL promoter Rocky Roman, looking thru the Triplemania XXI lineup that features Cibernetico vs. Perro Aguayo Jr., talking Black Mamba, Miguel's legdrop of doom, recent CMLL, Viva L.A. Luch...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #17 (4/26/13)
April 26, 2013 06:50 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBJoin Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza as they talk about the latest happenings in the world of lucha libre and Vandal's trip to the Cauliflower Alley Club convention in Las Vegas. Vandal shares some of his thoughts on his trip to Las Vegas and seeing Diamond Dallas Page, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Art Williams (A future guest on Dan Farren's California Podcast or as its known California Classic Wrestling Podcast!), and his conversation with Dave Meltzer about possibly goi...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #16 (3/29/13)
March 29, 2013 06:50 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBVandal Drummond and Fredo Esparza look back at CMLL's Dos Leyendas & AAA's Rey de Reyes show. Talk about CMLL making a Harlem Shake video (a little late) and how Vandal had never previously heard of it. We also discuss the big CMLL press conference from awhile ago were they announced the Atlantis-Ultimo Guerrero mask match, more tournaments and a big April 7th show at Arena Coliseo. The GREAT Jack Evans on facebook! Ray Mendoza Jr's show and big time debt. We talk about whether we'll watch W...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #15 (3/15/13)
March 15, 2013 15:03 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBVandal Drummond (a.k.a. Kurt Brown) and Fredo Esparza talk about the latest news in lucha libre. AAA announces new partnership that will lead them into the US. The big weekend of lucha libre with Dos Leyendas, Rey De Reyes and a slew of lucha shows. Dr. Wagner Jr. invited to seminar to talk about safe sex! We also are shocked Rayo de Jalisco was alive. We discuss our favorite trios and Vandal will make everyone jealous when he lets us know that he attended a show where Los Misioneros de la M...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #14 (2/12/13)
February 12, 2013 15:03 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBLuchaWorld Podcast Episode #14! Join Vandal Drummond and Fredo Esparza as they discuss the latest in the world of lucha libre! The Dorian Roldan-Konnan firing from AAA, first impressions of CMLL's newest wrestler Thunder, the latest on El Hijo del Santo, the Ultimo Guerrero-Atlantis feud, the latest lucha we've watched, raving about Dinastia, Bufete del Amor vs. Invasores, Konnan's confusion on who runs luchablog (could it be thecubsfan or Rob Bihari OR mystery man...KRIS ZELLNER?), watching...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #13 (2/1/13)
February 01, 2013 15:03 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe look back at the recent L.A. lucha show featuring stars from CMLL, AAA and Mexico's indie scene all together! We discuss the latest from CMLL including Rush vacating his title to pursue the CMLL World Heavyweight title, Rey Escorpion winning the CMLL World Light Heavyweight title (that Rush vacated), the debut of Thunder, and we talk about recent CMLL matches we've seen. We also talk about Ricky Marvin returning full-time to Mexico and how he and Super Crazy have been showcased on indepen...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #12 (1/10/13)
January 10, 2013 15:02 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBLuchaWorld Podcast welcomes 2013 with some block rocking beats from the beatboxing maestro, Alushe. Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza discuss the latest happenings in lucha libre. The latest setback for New Mistico. The best luchadores of 2012. Favorite matches to close out 2012. The recent passing of lucha great Emilio Charles Jr. A look back at Titanes del Ring. A fun 80 minute show. Taped 1/10/13! Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #11 (12/8/12)
December 08, 2012 15:02 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBKurt Brown and Alfredo Esparza talk the latest in lucha libre. First look back at the recent passings of Freebird Buddy Roberts and former UWF jobber and 1/2 of the Hippies, Mike Boyette. They take a look back at the results from AAA's Guerra de Titanes, Vampiro getting his haircut, thoughts on Daga, Texano Jr. winning the AAA mega title the same night his former tag partner, El Terrible retained the CMLL World Title. Talked about the Terrible/Texano Jr. break-up and eventual success in oppo...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #10 (11/15/12)
November 15, 2012 23:49 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBJoin us (Kurt & Fredo) as we talk about the recent injury to New Mistico, Hector Garza's health, CMLL's headline feud featuring the break-up of Los Guerreros, recent CMLL TV, CMLL women's wrestling, AAA's recent departures and where they are heading, AAA's upcoming Guerra de Titanes, Kurt's latest house cleaning leads to uncovering more '80s lucha footage including Lizmark vs. Faraon, the joys of watching En Busca de un Idolo and were to catch lucha on youtube. A fun 1 hour show. Music intro...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #9 (9/21/12)
September 21, 2012 23:49 - 1 hour - 83 MBKurt and Fredo are back with LuchaWorld Podcast Episode #9. Taped on 9/20/12. Topics Include: Thoughts on the big mask and hair matches on CMLL's 79th Anniversary show, previous anniversary shows, remembering how awesome Sangre Chicana was, some other recent fun CMLL matches, Kurt is stunned that Satanico's daughter is a ring girl, a recent cringe-worthy women's match, the search for old wrestling footage, all the lucha on TV and online nowadays, recent LA Lucha Legends reunion, JBL and form...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #8 (8/11/12)
August 11, 2012 23:48 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBKurt and Fredo return after several months off for a Saturday Night LuchaWorld All-night special! Taped on 8/11/12! We discuss New Mistico's debut. CMLL's TV programming and match-making and how difficult it is to figure out. La Sombra and were he's at. Kurt tries to get Fredo to reveal insider secrets. We look back at Triplemania XX. Sexy Star's new look. Perros Del Mal dumping Hector Garza. El Consejo's night. Kurt Angle's involvement. We wonder why Electroshock works so many big matches f...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #7 (5/11/12)
May 11, 2012 23:33 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBThe latest edition of the LuchaWorld Podcast hits the road to interview one of the legends of Los Angeles lucha libre and Michinoku Pro star, Superboy! In this episode, Superboy talks about his father, El Moro's start running lucha shows in the legendary Hadco Plaza in Los Angeles. Talks about his brother's Principe Indu, Capitan Oro and he getting into wrestling. More on the Hadco Plaza lucha libre shows. The concept of relevos Chinos matches, which Kurt refers to as Samurai matches that wo...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #6 (4/14/12)
April 14, 2012 23:30 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe LuchaWorld Podcast returns with Episode #6 (4/14/12). Join Vandal & Fredo as we kidnap our special guest away from the F4W/WON Empire and talk lucha with Steve "Dr. Lucha" Sims! Not only did Dr. Lucha survive this hard-hitting podcast, he also survived roller derby in Pomona! We talk the recent passing of Masakre, the decline of the wrestling business, CMLL's love of tournaments, Euforia winning the Gran Alternativa, Valiente's weight loss, AAA's upcoming big shows, Mascara Año Dos Mil J...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #5 (2/17/12)
February 17, 2012 23:27 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe Luchaworld Podcast returns with Episode #5 (2/17/12). Join Vandal & Fredo as they take a look back at MS1 and his classic encounter with Sangre Chicana, recent CMLL press conference debuting Diamante Azul, Blue Demon Jr's reaction to new CMLL character, Blue Panther vs. Negro Casas in a hair match (talk of the lightning match and the little things Blue Panther does so well), Prince Devitt, women's wrestling in Mexico, Superboy watching his son (Hijo del Superboy) wrestle, El Consejo (Mex...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #4 (11/18/11)
November 18, 2011 23:27 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBLuchaWorld Podcast Episode #4 taped on 11/18/11. This week, Kurt and Fredo talk about Hector Garza leaving CMLL and re-uniting with Los Perros Del Mal, the CMLL press conference with news on Blue Panther vs. Felino in a hair match, Shocker’s new faction, Atlantis trio debuts name and then changes it, RUSH~! set to debut in Japan, a look back at Vic Amezcua (Septiembre Negro), La Parka’s heel promo, the issues with podcasting, Who is TNA’s Gunner?, Mascara Dorada vs. Mephisto match, and Kurt ...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #3 (10/29/11)
October 29, 2011 23:25 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBTaped Saturday afternoon (10/29/11), Vandal Drummond (Kurt Brown) & Fredo Esparza discuss recent big show letdowns for both CMLL and AAA, La Sombra, Sin Cara Azul vs. Sin Cara Negro mask match, WWE tryouts in Mexico, recent independent shows booking too much talent on shows, why Blue Panther and Villano III are not in the WON HOF, and much more! Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #2 (9/23/11)
September 24, 2011 23:24 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBTaped Friday night (9/23/11), we discuss more lucha libre including the Averno vs. La Mascara mask match, the Universal Tournament matches, our disappointment in CMLL’s Anniversary cage match main event, AAA’s Heroes Inmortales, Grumpy Rayo de Jalisco Jr., Kurt’s inability to name most wrestlers in Japan nowadays, DDT promotion, getting paid with porn movies, Mark Henry, and we Journey into the Mind of Teddy Hart as we discuss some of his ideas! Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.c...
LuchaWorld Podcast Ep #1 (9/1/11)
September 01, 2011 23:23 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThe debut of the LuchaWorld Podcast with Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza! (Taped 9/1/11) We discuss Sin Cara, Sting heading to AAA which leads to some talk of Ric Flair (not the financial stuff!), Matt Hardy’s fake youtube suicide note, CMLL the numerous feuds matched by number of TV shows you have to search through to watch these matches, dancing with Zacarias El Perico, AAA’s TV situation (or lack of in the US), the passing of SoCal luchador Mando Lopez (a.k.a. Superstar), thoughts on some of t...
Slammin' Stan Ep. 11 (9/4/09)
September 04, 2009 02:15 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBRecorded on 9/4/09: Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza discuss lucha libre and a variety of topics: Kurt watches Big Japan and DDT including a match featuring kids and a match from a grocery market. Alex Koslov in AAA. Kurt talks about doing the WON HOF podcast with Bix. Fredo wants to know how long they talked about this! Harlem Globetrotters meet Snow White cartoon. Strongman shows up on CMLL TV. Tosses a few chairs at a row of chairs!!! WOW!!! Turbo gets a CMLL ...
Slammin' Stan Ep. 10 (8/28/09)
August 28, 2009 07:35 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBRecorded on 8/28/09: Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza discuss a variety of topics including: Kurt goes to a stand-up comedy show featuring Mick Foley and Colt Cabana. Rey Mysterio's WWE Suspension which leads to Kurt going on a rant wanting everyone to smoke pot! CMLL 76th Anniversary show w/ Mistico vs. Negro Casas in a mask vs. hair match. Shocker introduces Jon Strongman in CMLL! AAA news: Two Grondas in AAA, Oriental leaves AAA, while his sister Esther Moreno ...
Slammin' Stan Ep. 9 (8/21/09)
August 21, 2009 18:53 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBRecorded on 8/21/09!!! Dr. Lucha joins the show with Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza to discuss a variety of topics!!! Chris Jericho on a news show. Fredo struggles with reading the History of the NWA book. Dr. Lucha calls in to discuss the Mistico vs. Tiger Mask IV match! Dead crowds South Park talk! Stalker Ichikawa vs. Abdullah The Butcher AAA news & notes! Talent leaving AAA! AAA in turmoil! Where is X-Pac? Dr. Lucha gets arrested mid-show! Dr. Jerry Luch...
Slammin' Stan Ep 8 (8/14/09)
August 14, 2009 16:27 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBRecorded on 8/14/09 Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza return to talk about wrestling and a variety of topics! Plus we get TWO MYSTERY CALLERS for this show! - Terry Funk's music album from Japan. - Triplemania - Pimpinela & Gato Eveready - Odessasteps (Mark Coale) & "Dr. Lucha" Steve Sims joins the show. - Stalker Ichikawa - Traveling to Tijuana to watch lucha shows. - Bello Greco & Sergio El Hermoso - Mildred Burke book - "Lou Kez" and "Hobo Brazil" - promoting lucha libre/wrestling shows...
Slammin' Stan Ep 7 (7/30/09)
July 30, 2009 00:21 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBRecorded on 7/30/09: Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza talk CMLL's upcoming Infierno En El Ring, lucha tournaments, Kurt talks surf guitar (after his phone cuts off during call), Titanes En El Ring, The Mummy, Johnny Legend, Shaq on RAW & the 57Gold shows. Be sure to visit us at LuchaWorld.com!
Slammin' Stan Ep 6 (7/23/09)
July 23, 2009 16:45 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBRecorded on 7/23/09: Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza talk AAA & CMLL lucha libre, Stalker Ichikawa, the movie Nacho Libre and whether we liked/disliked it, Los Chivos (Kayam & Enigma de Oro), remembering Arena Perro Aguayo, Kurt tells the story of meeting Don Muraco, plus we talk movies with Kurt reviewing "Confessions of a Psycho Cat" (because last time he didn't!) and we talk Canadian film "Léolo". Be sure to visit us at LuchaWorld.com!
Slammin' Stan Ep 5 (7/16/09)
July 16, 2009 18:21 - 1 hour - 28 MBRecorded on 7/16/09: Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza talk about Mil Mascaras while Steve "Dr. Lucha" Sims joins via chat & email debating Kurt over Mil's age at that time. Fredo meets CZW's Wifebeater! Fabi Apache gives relationship advice to Pimpinela to attract Gato Eveready. Kurt reviews cult movies "Confessions of a Psycho Cat" & "Swamp Girl". More on the La Parkita & Espectrito II double murder story! Remembering Mitsuharu Misawa as Tiger Mask against luchadores like Jerry Estrada, La Fiera...
Slammin' Stan Ep 4 (7/9/09)
July 09, 2009 16:43 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBRecorded on 7/9/09: Wrestling Jobbers Special - Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza talk some of their favorite wrestling jobbers such as Mike Boyette, Mike Jackson, Johnny Rodz, The Mulkeys, etc. and the different types of jobbers used by various territories/promotions. Steve "Dr. Lucha" Sims calls in and joins the show to talk jobbers, Georgia wrestling and lucha libre! We also give an update on the Espectrito II & La Parkita murder case in Mexico. Be sure to visit us a...
Slammin' Stan Ep 3 (7/2/09)
July 02, 2009 22:56 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBRecorded on 7/2/09 Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza talk about the La Parkita & Espectrito II murders, Kurt watches La Peste Negra matches, Fredo tells Kurt about the Pimpinela - Gato Eveready AAA storyline, randomly talk about WWE's ECW and the Zombie, Kurt reviews "Blood of the Zombie" & "Voodoo Swamp", we talk about the Hollywood Blonds (Jerry Brown/Buddy Roberts), Japan's IWE and much more. Be sure to visit us at LuchaWorld.com!
Slammin' Stan Ep 2 (6/25/09)
June 25, 2009 21:33 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBRecorded on 6/25/09: Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza talk about Juventud Guerrera & Super Calo starting up lucha promotions, wrestling urban legends, Dr. Jerry Graham stories, Kurt reviews Greek zombie film "Evil" and a classic "Skidoo", Sex-Mex the lucha porn movie, Kurt gets carjacked in Compton after a lucha show, old wrestling venues, Juarez & Zaragoza lucha. Be sure to visit us at LuchaWorld.com!
Slammin' Stan Ep 1 (6/18/09)
June 18, 2009 19:07 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThe very first podcast we did in the summer of 2009. Join us (Kurt Brown and Alfredo Esparza) as we discuss the passing of Japanese wrestling legend, Mitsuharu Misawa, Triplemania XVII, the latest in AAA and CMLL, Mondo Video a Go-Go and other topics that we'll hope to remember in time for the show! Be sure to visit us at LuchaWorld.com!