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Outlaws to IndependentsBeau James Show #1 - Ron vs. Whitey Fact vs. FictionWelcome to the new Beau James Show here on the Outlaws to Independents Network. On the episode Beau takes a look at the careers of Ron Wright and Whitey Caldwell. How did their rivalry start? Why did Whitey not wrestle in his hometown for 3 years? Why did Ron become Whitey's partner? Who killed the Kingsport territory? Who brought it back? All these questions and much more history! If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please follow us...2025-07-281h 21
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 20 - Bert Prentice part 2On this episode we take a look at part two of Bert Prentices life in wrestling. We cover from 1990-1996. Bert in the LPWA, USWA, Global, Big D, CWI and starting OMW. Did Bert really run outlaw vs. USWA while working for them? Why was he going to Indianapolis every week while working for the USWA. How and why did he start in Jonesboro Arkansas? What future WCW and WWF stars were working with Bert early in their careers? How did Bert end up managing WWF stars in Memphis? Plus, a new Jimmie story, Jon plays outlaw name or...2025-07-163h 26
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 19 - June 1981 & 1982WHy was Randy Savage mad at the magazines? Why were the territories mad at the magazines over ICW? Did Andre the Giant really have a part in an outlaw promotion in Canda? Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson shut down for the third and final time. What was going on in Arizona? Who was running outlaw in Tennessee? All of this plus updates, a Jimmie story, Jon plays Outlaw Name or Not and much more!If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If...2025-06-254h 03
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 18 - Going ViralEpisode 18 - Going Viral No this is not a political debate or any of that. This is the story of the media fire storm 8 years ago. Jon and Beau are joined by "The Progressive Liberal" Daniel Richards. We will for the first time tell the story of going viral 8 years. How did this all happen? What did the media get right and wrong? Which news crews were cool? Who were jerks? How did the other wrestlers react? What bonds were made? How did the inner circle rib Dan during all of this? What offers did we turn down? Which...2025-06-053h 54
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 17 - Important Numbers and Outlaw Wrestling 1981On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at Outlaw Wrestling from 1981 covered by Tom Burk's new letter. We have a special surprise guest on to talk about something big this summer. Also talk of Sabu, Darkside of The Ring, and a very funny Jimmie story. What is Dallas Montgomery remembered for by the boys? All of this and so much moreIf you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please follow us onhttps...2025-05-153h 36
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 16 - May Memories of the past On This episode Beau is riding solo as Jon is away for DSOR duties. Beau has updates from the last episode. Then he does a deep dive into Mays of the past in Southern States Wrestling featuring talk of Wahoo McDaniel, Robert Fuller, Jimmy Golden, Tracy Smother, Ricky Morton, Mark Curtis, Bobby Fulton, and many more. What happens when the WWE calls Smothers for a meeting the day of a huge SSW run? How made did Beau make the Welch family while feuding with Stud's Stable? How did Beau mess with local haters? You will hear all about these...2025-05-021h 41
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 15 - Wrestling Revue April 1980 & 83On this episode Jon and Beau talk about Outlaw wrestling promotions covered in Wrestling Revue Magazine in April of 1980 and 1983. We cover promotions from West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, Tennessee, and The Carolinas. Many familiar names are talked about like Johnny Valiant, Bobo Brazil, Bobby Fulton, Lord Zoltan, Candi Devine, Sherri Martell, Jimmy Powell, Billy Travis. We also talk about many you probably don't know about like The Incredible Bulk, Bobo Murdoch, Rick Jensen, Billy Berger, Dizzy McShane, Alice Cooper, Merga Lazarr and more! Also, Beau tells a new Jimmie story. Darkside of the Ring discussion, and much more2025-04-193h 03
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisodes 14 - Crazy Nights and Dear FriendsOn this episode Beau is without Jon due to scheduling conflicts. Beau has some updates for you. You will hear about two special people in Beau's life Scotty McKeever and Buddy Landel. We go back into the patreon archives to bring you some great stories. Also talked about on this episode are The Hardy Boyz, D Lo Brown, Jimmy Snuka, Wahoo McDaniel, Chris Walker, Scott Sterling, Joe Wheeler, and two of the craziest nights ever in independent wrestling from the 1990s.If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with...2025-04-031h 43
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 13 - Bert Prentice Part 1On this episode Beau and Jon take a deep dive into the first part of promoter/manager Bert Prentice's career (early life to 1990). How did Bert get involved in wrestling? Who was Shirley Dillon? Other than pro wrestling what was Bert promoting? Where did Bert promote in the 80s? What young wrestlers did Bert help? Who stole North Dakota from Bert? What did Tully Blanchard vs. Ricky Steamboat draw in 1989? Bert worked for NASA!?! How did Bert end up in Kansas? Also, Beau and Jon talk about Darkside of The Ring, news stories this week over the...2025-03-202h 35
Between The SheetsEp. #499: March 6-12, 1988 with Beau JamesKris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was March 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The Fantastics making their debut in JCP and how it was badly needed at the time for everyone involved.Some really tremendous promos on World Championship Wrestling.Stan Hansen being reborn in AJPW via his feud with Genichiro Tenryu, especially after the “NOBODY POTATOES ME!” match just before our week.Dump Matsumoto's retirement match airs on Fuji TV, giving us yet another opportunity to go off on the ridiculousness of AJW’s mandatory retirement rule.Barry Orton being...2025-03-105h 59
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 12 - Things I miss and beware of some wrestling schoolsPG-13 on this episode as Beau gets fired upOn this episode Jon and Beau talk about the upcoming season of Darkside of The Ring, the Southern States Wrestling 34th Anniversary Spectacular, MLB umpires, carnies in wrestling and our subject for the episode some of what Beau misses in wrestling. Which leads to a discussion on pro wrestling school. We also have a very funny Jimmie story.If you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please...2025-03-064h 54
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 11 - Mailbag QuestionsOn this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Subjects include Memphis Wrestling, wrestling movies, travel, imposter masked men, booking, darkside of the ring, Northeast independents in the 1980s, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Ron Wright, Portland Wrestling, dressing room fights, and more!Beau tells a Jimmie story about Jimmie not liking the other refs. Beau's patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsportIf you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please follow...2025-02-204h 12
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 10- This week in 1995On this episode Jon and Beau go back to this week (actually 9 days) in Feb 1995 the 3rd - 12th. To take a look at Tri-State Wrestling (IN), Tri-Star Wrestling (GA), ACW (AL), PWF (Carolinas), SSW (TN), Candian Rocky Mountain Wrestling (Calgary), Power Zone Wrestling (OK) and more!They also have news on upcoming projects. Beau tells a Jimmie story involving the Junkyard Dog. Oh yeah Beau rants about wrestling schools too.Beau's patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsportIf you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with...2025-02-063h 44
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 9 - 1995 Guide to The IndependentsWe start off 2025 by going back 30 years to 1995. Jon and I will take a look at the WrestleAmerica guide to the Independents as we talk about several promotions across North America. Plus, a Jimmie McKeehan story, some advice for young wrestlers and promoters. This is the longest episode we have done yet.Beau's patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kingofkingsportIf you would like to make a donation to this podcast you can with PayPal to kingofkingsport@gmail.com THANKS!If you have not already, please follow us onhttps://www...2025-01-164h 34
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 8 - Stories with Uncle BeauMerry Christmas to all of you outlaws. On this special Christmas Episode Jon and Beau talk about the holidays, how shocked they are by the feedback and following this podcast is getting, and more to open up. Beau tells stories of Jimmy McKeehan as Santa Claus. As special gift Beau shares several stories from his patreon podcast with everyone about the road, Bobby Eaton, Buddy Landel, Billy Travis, Al Getz, his nephew Jake Booth, Scotty McKeever, the blade, and much more!!! Plus, a couple of appearances by Waylon. More info on Hunger First of Kingsport can be...2024-12-252h 14
Between The SheetsEp. #488: December 18-25, 1994 with Beau James & Robert O'ConnorHAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!Kris and David are joined this week by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) and Robert O’Connor (@ghostofquinones) for our now-traditional sort “of Christmas Show" as we discuss the week-plus that was December 18-25, 1994. Topics of discussion include:The Rougeau family drama in Montreal as Jacques wants to bring in WCW just a couple of months after "retiring" from the WWF, and how that is causing a major rift with Raymond, his brother who’s still a WWF announcer.WCW's tour of Germany and how it was a failure.The Blacktop Bully makes his in-ring debut on WCW...2024-12-235h 00
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 7 - Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling from GeorgiaOutlaws to Independents Episode 7 - Southern Championship Wrestling from Georgia. On the edition Jon and Beau are joined by the original DWB Jimmy Powell. Jimmy was the booker of SCW for almost 2 years. How many TV stations did they have? Where did they run? How often were they running? How were they drawing? Were they making money? Did they have heat with Deep South Wrestling? Why did it end? All of these questions are answered.Jimmy also discusses breaking in with Nick Gulas, the stars of SCW, and what a good man Jerry Blackwell was....2024-12-192h 58
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 6 Flipped Liver and JuiceHappy Thanksgiving! ON this episode Jon and Beau will give you a list of things they are thankful for about independent wrestling. Beau teaches Jon another wrestling term and how to use it. We review the 1990s Outlaw Wrestling documentary Southern Discomfort. This doc has a little bit of everything from the time in it the good, bad, and ugly. Plus Beau gets on some rants! All of this and more!!If you would like to donate to this podcast PayPal kingofkingsport@gmail.comBeau has a Patreon Podcast https://www.patreon.com/c/kingofkingsport2024-11-283h 32
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 5 - Get Back in The Aringus! We guarantee that you will laugh several times during this episode. We start off with a little baseball talk then we have some updates from our previous episode. On the last episode we told you about the heroes of Carter County. This episode is about the outlaws (PWA) that took over in 1990 and 91. That group included a ref that could not count past 7 nor did he know time zones, a wrestler who liked to poop in the ring, a jealous man, and several other characters! Jon and Beau also talk about the most misused wrestling term and Beau gets...2024-11-072h 52
The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe One and ONLY Beau James - Featuring Jon Boucher!Recently, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCw) received a note from someone named Beau James, and he assumed it was a young wrestler using the name of a classic 1980s and '90s wrestling star. Bob (as usual!) was wrong - and now he welcomes the legendary Beau James to the show for a scintillating conversation about wrestling old and new, and learn about James' new podcast! Bonus: Fellow podcaster Jon Boucher joins in on all the fun. Also: Learn how to help area charities which still need help after thehurrricanes raviged...2024-10-2554 min
Wrestling with Heart with Stanley KarrWrestling with Heart episode 134: special guest Beau JamesSend us a textHad the pleasure of speaking with professional wrestler Beau James! On episode 134, we discussed growing up a fan, getting started in the business, what makes a great pro wrestler, helping flood victims, and more. If you would like to donate to help in East Tennessee, please donate to the Sullivan Baptist Association Relief Fund https://iamportcity.churchcenter.com/giving/to/flood-reliefFor North Carolina https://www.samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/where-most-needed/You can find more about James here:http://www.kingofkingsport.comhttps://www.facebook...2024-10-231h 02
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 4 - Carter County's HeroesOn this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the 1980s Wrestling Scene in Carter County Tennessee. Charlie "CY" Peters and Kim Birchfield had a very successful promotion for several years. They were able to do this without TV. How may you ask? Well, they did it through hard work, local newspaper coverage, and knowing their audience. They were able to grow their promotion and even take the weekly spot at the famed Johnson City, TN Rec. Center. Charlie and Kim were covered in the paper and even on the front page as the sports heroes of Carter...2024-10-173h 17
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 2 - Lou Thesz and The UWAWarning - In this episode we cover a court case that deals with child neglect and child abuse. It will be covered in the section on Big Tussie. We have added chapter marks so you can skip this section if you would like.At the end of 1975 country music agent Buddy Lee and concert promoter Danny Davis teamed up to form a new wrestling promotion that will try to take over the Tennessee Territories. They soon are joined by former 6 time NWA World Champion Lou Thesz. They launched the promotion in early 1976 and shortly after they started...2024-09-193h 02
Coach James Short Podcastwith Beau MillerIn this episode of Leading and Growing Your Real Estate Business, I had the pleasure of speaking with Beau Miller, an innovator in property management who’s been leading the way with AI integration.
Beau brings over 25 years of experience in real estate, from starting her career in a small town in Tasmania to running a successful boutique property management agency in Queensland. She’s a true leader, having navigated multiple market cycles and now dedicating her time to mentoring others in the industry, helping them adapt to new challenges with cutting-edge tools.
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🎙️ Diverse Insights: Our podcast continues to showca...2024-09-1726 min
"What's Next?" With Steve BlasenBeau James Wilding: Modern-day Troubadour Blending Folk, Punk, Blues, and Jazz with an Irish Touch!!Please welcome Beau Wilding to the program! I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife the day before this podcast recording (which helps to explain my mispronouncing of his last name at the beginning of the podcast), and I began to figure out a way to bring him on the podcast while he was still in town. I am so glad that we could make this happen and that we can share his music and musical vision with you all here!
He has many recordings, including bootlegs of live performances from America to Ireland on YouTube and...2024-09-1637 min
Outlaws to IndependentsEpisode 1 - Uncle Ivan saves the dayWelcome to our brand-new podcast! On this first episode we will explain what an outlaw wrestler and promoter are. How were they looked at by the territorial wrestlers and promoters? What were some of the things that gave outlaw promotions a bad reputation? Also, Beau James gives a few stories from his earliest days as a promoter with lessons learned. How did Ivan Koloff save the day? You have to listen to find out.If you enjoy Beau's stories check out his books at amazon.com and signed copies at kingofkingsport.comHe...2024-08-152h 09
Between The SheetsEp. #468: July 24-30, 1995 with Beau JamesKris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was July 24-30, 1995. Topics of discussion includes:WCW trying to bring in top flight in-ring workers to fill out their roster before the first episode of Nitro and why it isn't working out like they hoped.Hulk Hogan giving one of the strangest interviews of his career on WCW Saturday Night.The real story behind the Col. Parker/Sister Sherri angle.Mitsuharu Misawa going over Toshiaki Kawada again for the Triple Crown at the Budokan.Lots of shows at Korakuen Hall as Japanese indie...2024-07-295h 59
FriendlessHow to Make Friends Online and Not Get Murdered (with special guest Beau Schultz)In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko and special guest Beau Schultz embark on a candid discussion about the nuanced essence of personal space, astrology, and the whimsical idea of reimagining deities in modern society. Tackling both light-hearted and profound themes, the duo delves into their personal needs for solitude and the significance of having supportive partners over 'fixers.'James opens up about his daily realities living with autism and trauma, underlining the importance of understanding one's personal space. Beau offers snippets of wisdom on finding joy in fashion and accessories, w...2024-05-071h 14
Between The SheetsEp. #437: December 20-29, 1985 with Beau James & Robert O'ConnorIt's a BETWEEN THE SHEETS CHRISTMAS!!!! this week as Kris and David are joined by our dear friends Beau James (@kingofkingsport) & Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week-plus that was December 20-29, 1985. Topics of discussion include:Stan Hansen becoming the AWA World Heavyweight Champion by beating Rick Martel at a Pro Wrestling USA show at the Meadowlands.Problems onscreen between Tully Blanchard and Baby Doll.The greatness of Ric Flair at the time, specifically his amazing match with Ronnie Garvin on the 12/28 episode of World Championship Wrestling.The Christmas week house show schedule for all of the American...2023-12-256h 50
The 20 Minute Call - A Skydiving PodcastBeau Riebe - Performance DesignsText Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeBeau Riebe, a renowned air sport athlete, is famous for his exceptional flying skills and passion for aerial freedom, showcased vividly on Instagram. An adventurer at heart, Beau often explores breathtaking locales from Norway's mountains to Utah's canyons, skillfully evading the typical 9 to 5 routine. He's known for guiding newcomers in skydiving as the host of USPA’s Tandem Skydive Risk Waiver video and works with Performance Designs and Flight-1. Despite his impressive achievements and social media fame, Beau remains a humble, approachable ambassador for all his sports.SH...2023-12-111h 09