Indie Til Infinity

43 - Chakara & Cassius

This week James is joined by Chakara and The Neon Explosion Cassius, as they discuss, equality, fairness in opportuinities and they take part in a Quiz about the Women's Royal Rumble. Support the movement. https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop Follow Chakara : https://twitter.com/chakarawrestler Follow Cassius : https://twitter.com/NeonCassius Follow James : https://twitter.com/Y2jimbob

42 - Alex Shelley

Sugar Dunkerton brings you another INDIE TIL INFINITY, this time speaking to veteran of the corporate and Indie wrestling scene, Alex Shelley. Suppoort the movement.. https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop Get Suge's Tee here,,, All proceeds go towards Black Lives Matter. https://www.wetheindependent.com/product-page/suge-independent-t-shirt

41 - Mental Wellness

This special podcast focusses on the thoughts and experiences of people within the wrestling community and health professionals towards the subject of Mental Wellness. Thank you the Gene, Simon, Rhia, Priscilla, Trevor, Jordan, Ed and Steve for all contributing. Links for those seeking help Arts & Minds : http://artsandminds.org.uk/ BAPAM : http://www.bapam.org.uk/ TIME TO CHANGE : https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/ Get Trevor's mindfulness song here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh6s7...

40 - Dave Mercy

Thie week Starr & James are joined by former Pro Wrestling Chaos owner Dave Mercy to discuss the future of Indie Wrestling in the light of Covid-19. We also discuss calling out bad promoters, NXTUK, UK & US Politics, and what "We The Indie" means those that run wrestling companies. Support the movement here : https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop Follow Dave here https://twitter.com/DaveNoMercy64

39 - Indie til Infinity - Drew Cordeiro

"Beyond All Expectation" This week Suge discuss how from this dark time, opportunity is showing itself and how that truly makes him feel. He also chats with Beyond Wrestling's Drew Cordeiro. Come for the interview, but get hooked by Suge's very heartfelt and very honest monologue regarding his recent successes at AEW at the start. Get Suge'sTee here.... https://www.wetheindependent.com/product-page/suge-independent-t-shirt Follow Suge here https://twitter.com/SugarDunkerton Follow Drew Here...

38 - Millie McKenzie

This week James talks mid Lockdown to Millie McKenzie. We talk struggles with loving wrestling, Fight Club Pro, Starting into the business young, Trust in promoters and so much more. Support the movement here : https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop Follow Millie here : https://twitter.com/MillieMcKenzie0 Follow James here : https://twitter.com/Y2jimbob Follow We The Independent here : https://twitter.com/wetheindie

37 - Darnell Mitchell

Indie Til Infinity : DIVERSE REALNESS. You can expect nothing less with this week's guest, Darnell Mitchell of Uncanny Attractions. A producer, booker, voice of reason, and a man of style; his work behind the scenes in wrestling has helped to protect the authenticity of LGTBQ and minority stories behind the scenes in Northern promotions. He makes it a point to explain why we need different backgrounds in the writing room, the stir his opinions have caused, the resistance to inclusivity at t...

36 - WWE: An Essential Business

This Week, David Starr and James are joined by journalist Will Cooling as we take a deep dive into the WWE's business from this past week and it;s impact on worker rights, welfare and safety. We cover: What was the point of Wrestlemania? Linda McMahon's Pro Trump Pac. The Essential Business Status of WWE Vince & Trump. WWE staff and talent firings. Roman Reigns' one man stand. Seth Rollins' thoughts on Unionisation The bloke from Doctor Who's thoughts on what constitutes essential media.. Th...

35 - Eddie Kingston

This week, David Starr & James Musselwhite sit down and talk with Eddie Kingston as we take a deep dive into.... * Racism in the 2nd Grade * Chikara and real life feuding with Chris Hero * Signing for the numbers not the letters * #metoo and locker room ettiquette * Remembering Larry Sweeney and so much more. Support the movement,  https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop Twitter links https://twitter.com/wetheindie https://twitter.com/Y2jimbob https://twitter.com/MadKing1981 https://twitter....

34 - Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor joins David and James this week to discuss, ROH's new direction in terms of company and employee welfare, balancing family and business and representation in the future of wrestling. Deep Dive as always, tough questions, tough answers. Follow Shane https://twitter.com/shane216taylor Support the movement, https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop

33 - Katarina Waters

This week, Suge talks with Katarina Waters who  ran the gauntlet of WWE and IMPACT as well as the indies. Her story is one of being truly independent with her passions, be it acting, wrestling, stunt work, directing and so much more. Often forgotten or 'lost in the shuffle', she bridges a gap in women's wrestling history between Divas and women's wrestling and she actually gets to speak on that. Plus, she shares how to balance passions beyond wrestling Stay safe, Be kind. Support the moveme...

32 - Timothy Faust

This week David is working with technology alone as he is joined by Timothy Faust, author of the book "Health Justice Now!" They talk Universal Health Care in the United States and the impact of the current Covid 19 Pandemic. Get the book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Justice-Now-Single-Payer/dp/1612197167 Visit our store here https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop

31 - Is this the End?, Corona Virus & Wrestlemania

David Starr, Sugar Dunkerton & James Musselwhite chat about the Political and social impact of the current health pandemic, issues surrounding Wrestlemania and more. Support the movement. https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop

30 - The Wallmart Dudes (AKA The Faction)

Rollback, Never Fall Back. Suge is back and taking a deep dive with L0rd Adrean of the Faction, talking all things from representation of black stereotypes in wrestling, to taking bumps in a basketball court. These guys went viral after wrestling in a Walmart, get the scoop behind the video and thoughts of a true innovator and how all of this lead to a Wrestlemania booking at Joey Janela's Spring Break Follow Suge https://twitter.com/SugarDunkerton Follow L0rd Adrean, https://twitter.com/l0...

29 - Cara Noir

Today, we are proud to present this Special Bonus episode as WXW 16 Carat winner, Progress Champion and man behind Cara Noir, Tom Dawkins joins us for a chat with James Musselwhite. This is a deep dive. We talk challenges at school, the influence of Pete Dunne, dealing with promoters, the Pac match, the Dragunov programme and so much more. This is a must listen for all new wrestlers, for fans and for anyone who wants to take a look behind the swan's mask. Follow Cara https://twitter.com/C...

28 - David Starr Q&A

David is joined by James as we launch our first mailbag episode, with Questions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also David delves into Super Tuesday and Bernie's prospects from here. 00:00:00 - Super Tuesday  01:25:25 - Q&A Support us, go to https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop Follow us : https://twitter.com/wetheindie https://twitter.com/TheProductDS https://twitter.com/Y2jimbob

27 - Indie Til Infinity - Ophidian

He's broken the internet before "viral" was a term. Branding, social media, and marketing were apart of the plan before it wad gospel for the average independent wrestler. Ophidian often doesn't get the credit he deserves for how ahead of the time he was for the wrestling business, but now that it's caught up, how is he adapting in this day and age? Find out as the CHIKARA & GCW superstar discusses the changing wave of the indies, being truly independent, his impact with the Osirian Portal ...

26 - John Robertson

25 - Indie Til Infinity : "Future Shock" Tom Fulton

"Futureshock" Tom Fulton has wrestled in over 12 countries, is the father of pro wrestling in Romania, has tagged alongside the Rock N' Roll Express' Ricky Morton, had 3 tours of Mexico, and runs a training school. Yet we're willing to bet the average wrestling fan, driven by social media, doesn't know a thing about this! Join us on this episode of Indie Til Infinity as we explore Fulton's story; complete with how he's opened so many doors with limited resources, his passion to create a sce...

24 - ETM: TK Cooper & Chuck Mambo

This week, James is joined by ETM's Tk Cooper and Chuck Mambo as they talk Riptide, How to get booked at Impact, Progress Wrestling, Magic, Cara Noir, Mad Kurt, Promos & Fidgeting. We have the privilige of a sound board, which we take liberties with literally minutes into the podcast...and we play our new quiz "Top 3" where TK and Chuck have to name their top 3, Wrestling finishers, Wrestling themes, and Royal Rumble moments. SHOW NOTES: 2:20 - What is ETM   - 6:20 - Zack Sabre Jr, Progress...

23 - Indie Til Infinity : Faye Jackson

Sugar Dunkerton returns with "Indie til Infinity" and this "Eyebrow raising" discussion with Faye Jackson. Another deep dive, talking all things from Shane McMahon to Tessa Blanchard to Representation in wrestling, Effys Big Gay Brunch and of course the GREY SWEATPANTS BATTLE ROYAL Support the movement: https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop Follow Suge at https://twitter.com/SugarDunkerton Follow Faye at https://twitter.com/fayejackson419 Buy Suge's tee here, https://www.wetheindependent...

22 - Impeachment, Evolve, Quiz

It’s 2020, and we are back with the first podcast of the year and a new format. David Starr is joined by Zoe Lucas and James Musselwhite as they discuss US & UK politics, and take a look at the current wrestling landscape and how our movement is helping force change for its workers.  Most importantly there is a wrestling quiz, who will win Zoe or Starr? SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00 – How to get a WWE tryout 0:07:00 – The Royal Family 0:16:00 – Iran 0:19:45 – Impeachment 1:02:00 – Brexit and 201...

21 - Christmas Special

Come and Join us as we celebrate the holiday season, with chritmas poems, readings and song, performed by talents from the INDEPNDENT wrestling scene. Show features In the Bleak Midwinter (song) - Josh Bevan A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens - Gene Munny The Grinch who stole Christmas, Dr Suess - Session Moth Martina The Death of The Old Year, Lord Tennyson - Spike Trivet A Visit from St Nick - Sugar Dunkerton Have yourself a merry little Christmas - Josh Bevan. Support the movement http...

20 - David Starr Wrestling News & Election

This week we disscuss wrestling news involving ACH, Kelly Klein & WWE in Saudi Arabia and the upcoming UK election with Former Lib Dem Spin Doctor and Indpendent political journalist Mark Leftly. This  discussion covers all of the major parties, delving into their manifestos and setting out predictions for what might happen come the morning of December 13th. SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00 - Starr Discusses ACH, Kelly Klein & WWE in Saudi Arabia. 0:56:00 - Election discussion (apologies for audio issue...

19 - Indie Til Infinity - Lufisto

Sugar Dunkerton returns with "Indie til Infinity" and this fascinating discussion with LuFisto. We talk the Real history of womens wrestling, intergender wrestling, the difficulties of being a female talent and how nice guys don't always get what they deserve. Deep dive, involve yourself, open your ears and have an open mind. Visit www.wetheindependent.com/shop to support the movement.

18 - Riptide Wrestling

Quite often we hear, "We the Indie won't work because promoters will never approve unionisation". So we thought we'd talk to a promoters of one of the hottest Uk Independent promotions. Josh Bevan & Justine Colla discuss the difficulties faced by promoters in 2019, the importance of looking outside the wrestling bubble to expand your brand and how unionisation can help everyone create a safer better working environment. SHOW NOTES: 0:04:00 - Video Games 0:10:10 - How to market wrestling. 0...

17 - Effy - The Big Gay Podcast.

Indie til infinity returns with Sugar Dunkerton and Effy who holds NOTHING back. We cover a lot of ground, from Suge's heartfelt opening monologue to Effy's thoughts on the way talent are treated in US indies. This is an immersive discussion of real topics, with real problems and real solutions. Show Notes: 0:00:00 - Suge Monologue. 0:17:45 - Effy Interview 0:27:30 - The world of contracts 0:32:00 - The importance of the internet 0:42:30 - Confronting promoters 0:47:00 - The locker room han...

16 - Paul Robinson (Part 2)

This is part 2 of our chat with Paul Robinson, a more lighthearted discussion as paul shares stories from behind the curtain, including importance of maintaining kayfabe at the merch table, Calling out staff at Dulux, the signifigance of good manners and Robbo takes on David Starr in a wrestling Quiz where the loser (probably David Starr) buys Nandos. Show Notes 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:00 - Wrestling goals and the impact of Paul's size. 0:16:00 - The feud with Dulux 0:18:00 - Stories from the ...

15 - Indie Til infinity w/ MVP

Indie Til infinity returns with Sugar Dunkerton talking to the fantastic MVP. Lots covered in this episode, including advice for young performers in the world of wrestling right now, the imapct of movies on representation and wrestling, plus a dive into the Jordan Myles / WWE T shirt controversy, from a man who actually gave direct advice on how best to handle it. This is an episode FULL of real and passionate content. 00:00 - Intro 15:00 - Interview 16:30 - Being Independent. 21:30 - The i...

14 - Paul Robinson (part 1)

This weeks guest is Union Member, Paul Robinson. He talks with David Starr and James Musselwhite about how Unionisation has benefitted his working life, the effect of NXTUK on the independent scene, wage structures for wrestlers and that Progress Union Promo. Part 2 drops in two weeks as we have a HUGE guest lined up for next week. Show Guide: 0:00:04 - The Progress Promo 0:11:40 - Being a Union member 0:20:00 - The historic attempts to unionise wrestlers 0:28:00 - Wages in Wrestling 0:49:3...

13 - The Gym Nasty Boys

Sugar Dunkerton sits down with our first TAG TEAM on the podcast, The Gym Nasty Boys for a fascinating discussion on the realities of making a living in wrestling. This was recorded before they were due to tour the UK with OWE, a tour which was sadly cancelled and for them, that opportunity disappeared. Listen to the experiences and thoughts on Independence and Independent Wrestling (including the restrictions on territory wrestling in the US) from two guys, who in 2020, are set to smash th...

12 - Zoe Lucas

This week we talk to Revolution Pro Wrestling women's champion, and our latest ambassador Zoe Lucas discussing the following things.... Star Wars. The importance of all female promotions. The Japanese wrestling training experience. The placebo that is Red Velvet Cake. Dealing with locker room bullying. Being a cheerleader How to carve your niche. The differences in fan perceptions of male and female wrestlers. Buy our new shirt.... https://www.wetheindependent.com/product-page/eat-the-rich-...

11 - Darius Lockhart

This week's guest Darius Lockhart ( @DLockPro ) joins James Musselwhite ( @y2jimbob ) for a deep dive into the subject of race in wrestling. For background reading, check out his video here from Wrestle Resurgence Everything Patterened (show Oct 12th Leicester) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyMnM-9fKMw There is also a quiz, featuring Gene Munny( @imsomunny ) & Shay Purser ( @SPPurser ) Support us here https://www.wetheindependent.com/shop SHOW NOTES 5.00 - Brighton 9.00 - The Differenc...

10 - Holidead

Sugar Dunkerton and James Musselwhite meet this week to chat with Holidead. Among the subjects discussed: 13:00 - Ethnic High Stepping Marching Bands : Ref for context : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yIHOybMCMA 20:00 - The importance of Kofi winning the WWE championship 29:30 - The perception of black athletes in wrestling 42:00 - The impact of The Rock. 45:00 - The Paul Robinson experience 49:00 - Jindar Mahal, Eddie Guerrero & British Bulldog 1:08:00 - Holidead's wrestling motivations....

9 - Big Wavy, Roy Johnson

Big Wavy joins us this week as the man behind Wrestling Resurgence and their EVERYTHING PATTERNED show on october 12th in Leciester.. Roy talks to us about Racism on the football terraces, the importance of Diversity in wrestling and his debut for the WWE including a brillaint story about his Chicken No Gravy Promo. SHOW NOTES:  4:10 - Crystal Palce and racism on the terraces 18:00 - Diverstiy in British Wrestling & Everything Patterned 30:45 - Working for WWE 42:00 - 'Chicken No Gravy' Pro...

8 - Michael Oku : The OJMO

Join us this week as we share some EXCITING news with Michael Oku, THE OJMO. We discuss the impact of ethnicity not only within wrestling but also within the wider world of acting, the future of Brit Wres and also we host a Quiz to see if David Starr knows anything about wrestling. Buy OJMO's EXCLUSIVE INDEPENDENT T-Shirt @ www.wetheindependent.com/shop

7 - Shazza McKenzie

Join us this week as we talk to the Ayatollah of Chat and Scrolla, Heartcore Shazza McKenzie. We talk: Billie Kaye & Peyton Royce Butchering Hard Cam Yorkshire Puddings People dressed as animals Fish in bubbles. Most importantly we talk about the struggles dealing with abuse both online and in person and her MeToo experiences in and around wreslting. This is such a good chat and we hope you value it Support the movement here.... WE THE INDEPENDENT SHOP Follow SHAZZA HERE

6 - INDIEtilINFINITY w/ Anthony Henry

Success Sucks (?) The inimitable Sugar Dunkerton returns with this open and honest interview with Evolve's Anthony Henry. They talk backstage politics, working relationships with promoters, what and who is a 'draw' , fan perception, handling nerves & lack of confidence and knowing your value. This might be the most laid back, relaxed and open interview on making it on the Independent pro wrestling scene. Support the movement here Follow Us : https://twitter.com/wetheindie Follow Anthony : ...

5 - Jack Sexsmith (Part 2 of 2)

Jack Sexsmith talks to David and James about his career in his first interview since his retirement from in ring competition. In this episode we continue the discussion with; * Sexy Starr tag team * Dealing with depression on tour * Injury at Progress Wembley * "You don't know Jack" * Riptide Rebirth  We also summarise the impact of Jack's career and we end with a QUIZ! SUPPORT the movement at www.wetheindependent.com/shop follow us at Www.twitter.com/wethindie Www.instagram.com/wetheindi...

4 - Jack Sexsmith (part 1 of 2)

Jack Sexsmith talks to David and James about his career in his first interview since his retirement from in ring competition. In this episode we discuss; * The full extent to his damaged knee and his need to retire. * His early career highlights wrestling a young Will Ospreay. * The conception of the character Jack Sexsmith. * The influence and impact this had on fans from the LGBTQ+ community. * His rise in Progress Wrestling. * His WWE Tryout * His failure to make it to his WWE debut at AX...

3 - Indie Til Infinity

This week we hand over our podcast to the mellow and dulcet tones of Sugar Dunkerton. Suge discussed his reasons for supporting the We The Independent movement and what it means to him as an Independent Artist. This is an absolute must listen, as Suge speaks to fans, promoters and most importantly other wrestlers directly from his heart.  This episode includes a roundtable interview with The Product David Starr and The OJMO. Get some meat meat to the bones, some sizzle to the steak and enjo...

2 - CHANGE

In this episode David Starr & James Musselwhite meet with Equity UK's Stephen Duncan-Rice as we discuss the history of Equity's relationship with pro wrestling through the years and how the We The Independent movement has already initiated significant change, specifically with regards to the way wrestlers can be insured against personal injury. PLUS there is A QUIZ, featuring Jaxon Stone and the Jack Sexsmith, and full details on our first co promoted show with Breed Wrestling in Sheffield ...

1 - EQUITY

Following our Meeting with Equity UK, David Starr & James Musselwhite outline their short, medium and long term goals for the We The Independent brand, and how we propose to support and empower the workforce of Independent professional wrestling.

Welcome

Hello and welcome to the WE THE INDEPENDENT podcast. Hosted by co founders 'The Product' David Starr & James Musselwhite, this little trailer tells  you a little bit about what is coming up in episode one.