Best Garçons Podcasts (2024)

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Diving Deep with Twiggy Pucci Garçon: Activism, Identity, and the Power of Ballroom 30:28

12d ago30:28

30:28

Join us in this empowering episode of "Let's Get Serious" as host Aaron chats with Twiggy Pucci Garçon, an influential figure in the ballroom community and co-writer/star of the documentary "Kiki." Discover Twiggy's journey from a challenging upbringing in Portsmouth, Virginia, to becoming a beacon of hope and change within the LGBTQ+ community. Th…

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"The Main Topic" Stxrm Garcon 1:01:00

15d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

We are delighted to bring to you "The Main Topic" Stxrm Garcon. Despite being in pro wrestling for under three years, Stxrm has already started making big waves in the competitive MidWest scene. Her resume already contains championship title reigns. Stxrm has been wrestling the best competition in the area and is constantly getting better and bette…

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Embracing Your Truth: Michell’e Basquiat on Ballroom Culture and Being Your Authentic Self 35:21

4h ago35:21

35:21

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Michell’e Basquiat, the Overall Mother of the House of Basquiat and a trailblazing figure in the ballroom scene. In this episode of "Let's Get Serious," host Aaron dives deep into Michell’e's journey from her beginnings in the ballroom to becoming a celebrated Beyoncé tribute artist. Discover how embracing…

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Fred Koury joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 56:00

3h ago56:00

56:00

We are pleased to bring to you the son of the legendary "Flying" Fred Curry. Fred Curry was one of the top names in all of professional wrestling during the 1960s and 1970s. He had one of the best dropkicks in the entire history of the sport. We're going to sit down with the son and learn more about the famous "Flying" Fred Curry. Be sure to join u…

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Mitzi Stewart joins SGWS 33:00

4d ago33:00

33:00

We're delighted to bring to you the daughter of one of the most legendary professional wrestlers in the history of the Pacific Northwest, Dutch Savage. Mitzi Stewart joins us to help educate us on her father's legendary career. Dutch was a household name in the area for many, many years and is still fondly remembered by fans to this day. He wrestle…

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Rhys Maddox joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 1:01:00

6d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Turnbuckle Turmoil proudly brings to you the son of Turnbuckle Turmoil Hall of Fame member Jason Ayers. We bring to you Rhys Maddox. He made a few cameos on the show when he was young, but we've got him back as he is on the verge of making his formal wrestling debut. Rhys has been training hard and preparing for his first official match at the Hall…

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Jenn Randall joins SGWS 42:00

8d ago42:00

42:00

We are extremely excited to bring you the daughter of Randy "The Pimp" Taylor. Jenn Randall has been around the wrestling business her whole life watching her dad wrestle, train, and promote. She's gotten an up close look at the inside of what goes on in wrestling so she's got a very unique perspective on things. We're going to sit down and get her…

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213: Les Louisianais se battent pour la survie de leur patrimoine. 10:34

11d ago10:34

10:34

The people of southern Louisiana are very proud of their French heritage and culture. They’re fighting tooth and nail for the survival of French which is struggling against the onslaught of English. In this lesson, let’s discuss some of the things that makes Louisiana different.

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Primo joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 50:00

13d ago50:00

50:00

We're very excited to bring to you MidWest based star Primo. He not only can entertain fans in the ring, but out of the ring he can cook up a feast as a professional chef. He's worked on catering for the major companies. We're going to bring him to Turnbuckle so we can learn more about this masked man and get his thoughts on the wrestling business.…

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"The Big Cheese" Sal Corrente Joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 46:00

20d ago46:00

46:00

Turnbuckle Turmoil is very proud to bring to you "The Big Cheese" Sal Corrente. Sal has worn many different hats in the world of professional wrestling. He's been a manager, he's promoted live wrestling matches, he's been a head refereee, he's promoted conventions, he's written the autobiography of Bruno Sammartino. In addition, he's also been a wr…

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Omar Salah joins SGWS 55:00

22d ago55:00

55:00

We are pleased to have Omar Salah as our guest. He is one of the top referees out of the Chicago area where he works for a number of different companies. The MidWest and Chicago, in particular, has always been a hot spot for independent professional wrestling so for someone to be able to work for a lot of the top groups there means they have to be …

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Challenging Norms and Embracing Identity: Deon West's Journey in the Ballroom Scene 47:33

1M ago47:33

47:33

In this insightful episode of "Let's Get Serious," Aaron Michaels delves into the vibrant world of ballroom culture with Deon West, an influential figure from Dallas, Texas. Deon shares his personal journey of self-discovery, the struggles of living up to societal expectations, and his transformative experiences within the ballroom community. As a …

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Pro Wrestlers Discuss Blood On Turnbuckle Turmoil 52:00

27d ago52:00

52:00

Since the very beginings of pro wrestling there has been blood in matches. From busted noses to cut up foreheads to blood vessles being broken on knife edge chops we've seen blood flow out of our favorite wrestlers. With new knowledge from medical science over the past few years a lot of opinions on how blood should relate to wrestling have changed…

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212: Aux élections européennes le Président Macron prend une raclée 12:53

29d ago12:53

12:53

Our lesson this time relates to the European elections in which President Macron’s party was subjected to a drubbing while support for parties of the right surged. A snap election, called by President Macron after the election results became known, is a high-risk strategy. Let’s discuss.By Plus Publications

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Kodee Travers joins SGWS 59:00

29d ago59:00

59:00

We are pleased to have Kodee Travers out of the great state of Michigan joining us. Kodee is becoming one of the more impressive wrestlers out of the MidWest area. We're going to sit down with him and learn more about his journey to get to where he is in wrestling. Make sure you join us so you can get on the bandwagon of Kodee Travers early.…

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Rex Michaelson joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 1:05:00

1M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

We are very happy to bring to you one of the great referees in the Pacific Northwest, Rex Michaelson. Rex has plied his trade for several companies so far including Combat Pro Wrestling, Inclusion Pro Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Federation. He's worked with a wide array of wrestlers from technical wrestlers like Cody Smith to brawlers like Chef to…

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Fuji Brown joins SGWS 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

We are pleased to bring to you Fuji Brown for the first time. Fuji has been in and around wrestling for over 25 years. He's wrestled, promoted, booked, and a lot of other jobs in the wrestling industry. He's shared locker rooms with some of the all time greats all the way down to brand new guys and everything in between. He also relocated to a comp…

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Liberating Voices: A Journey of Resilience and Community with Gia Love and Jonovia Lanvin 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

Welcome to another powerful episode of "Let's Get Serious" where we explore stories of resilience, community, and personal journeys. This episode features a riveting discussion with Gia Love and Jonovia Lanvin, two prominent figures in ballroom who have made significant impacts in their communities. Gia and Jonovia share their experiences and insig…

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TKO Cody Smith Joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Turnbuckle Turmoil is delighted to bring to you one of the unsung heroes of professional wrestling in the Pacific Northwest. We bring to you 1/2 of The CanEHdians tag team. He is TKO Cody Smith. Cody has been wrestling for many years out of his home in Canada and has come down into the United States on a regular basis. He's held multiple titles in …

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Kharn Alexander returns to SGWS 58:00

2M ago58:00

58:00

One of our very favorite guests makes his way back to the show. Kharn Alexander joins us once again. He has made the transition from the ring to the stage as an actor. Like other wrestlers such as Dwayne Johnson, Hulk Hogan, and Roddy Piper before him Kharn is taking what he learned in wrestling and applying it to his acting career. We're going to …

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Family Ties: Diverse Perspectives on Queer Family Dynamics with RJ 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

In this profound episode of 'Let's Get Serious with Aaron Michaels', we dive into the rich and diverse experiences of a queer family through the lens of both father and son. In the first half, RJ's father shares his unique perspective on raising a queer child, reflecting on the challenges and societal pressures they face, as well as his profound pr…

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Turnbuckle Turmoil Discusses Steroids 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Perhaps as early as the 1950s steroids have been part of professional wrestling. When the trend in wrestling was to have larger than life real life action figures as the focus more so than traditional wrestling lots of wrestlers turned to steroids to help them achieve that look. Due to lack of knowledge or simple desire to get bigger at any cost, m…

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MEGA MONDO returns to SGWS 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

We are thrilled to be able to bring back to you one of our more popular guests, MEGA MONDO. MEGA MONDO makes his mega return to talk about his mega love for professional wrestling. Mega Mondo and Sign Guy finally got to be involved in the same match at Pawcade V which was a huge success. We'll sit down and get the mega scoops on the latest events i…

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Turnbuckle Turmoil Discusses The Billy Jack Haynes Scandal 57:00

2M ago57:00

57:00

At one time in the 1980s Billy Jack Haynes was one of the biggest stars in the sport. He became an absolute legend in Portland and worked all over the country for every top promotion. By the time the 90s had hit Billy Jack had taken several steps down the ladder. He was wrestling sporadically for small promotions, he was working for drug runners, a…

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John Davidson returns to SGWS 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

We are joined once again by Pacific Northwest based manager John Davidson. He's been causing chaos for a number of companies over the last several years. Even when he is not in the building on a given show his impact is still felt. John has become embroiled in a bitter rivalry with Pa Moonshine ever since Pa made his return to CPW. We're going to g…

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Crafting Identity: From Fashion Design to Self Discovery with Michael Sullivan 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Welcome to Episode 4 of "Let's Get Serious" where we explore the interwoven narratives of personal identity and creative expression. Join your host Aaron Michaels as he engages with Michael Sullivan, the visionary founder behind the innovative clothing line, HAUS. This episode delves into Michael's journey from his early dreams about fashion design…

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Paris Diramio joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

We are delighted to be joined by Wrestle Club's Paris Diramio. Paris is still fairly new to the sport, but she's already had a few roles within Wrestle Club. She has been color commentator, she's been a backstage interviewer, she has her own web show called "Tea Time With Paris," and she has even competed in a few battle royals. We'll sit down with…

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Turnbuckle Turmoil Discusses The Vince McMahon Scandal 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

The professional wrestling world was rocked in early 2024 when news of the lawsuit and potential federal investigation against Vince McMahon was revealed to the world. Never has there been a more polarizing and more important person in the wrestling industry. To have someone as associated to the sport as Vince McMahon be ran out of the company he c…

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Brian Schweiker joins SGWS 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

We are very pleased to bring to you one of wrestling's great photographers. We bring to you Brian Schweiker. He is based in Philadelphia, PA where there are plenty of wrestling shows happening every single week. Brian became self taught in photography and has become very, very good at it. Some of the companies where he has worked include: Atlantic …

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Christian Wylde joins SGWS 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

We are pleased to bring to you one of the top young stars out of Northwest Pro. We're bringing to you Christian Wylde. Christian has been involved in the wrestling business for several years after getting his start when he was a teenager. He got his feet wet in the Spokane scene and worked to make it to where he's travelled around quite a bit. He's…

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Empowerment Through Understanding: Dr. Jennifer Mullan on Decolonizing Therapy 44:59

3M ago44:59

44:59

Join Aaron Michaels in a profound conversation with Dr. Jennifer Mullan, a celebrated clinical psychologist, activist, and author. In this episode of "Let's Get Serious," Dr. Mullan shares her journey of developing the transformative concept of Decolonizing Therapy. This approach addresses the unique mental health needs of black, brown, indigenous,…

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Taylor Jury returns to SGWS 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Former wrestling promoter and long time fan Taylor Jury makes his way back to the show for the first time in a long time. Taylor helped bring a lot of wrestling to the fans in Startup, WA over the course of a few years. His wrestling fandom goes back far longer than that. Taylor's followed the PNW wrestling scene for a very long time and was there …

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Pawcade V preview on SGWS 50:00

3M ago50:00

50:00

It's that time of year again. It's time to review the annual Pawcade event. This year we are being joined by Nick Maniwa as we preview everything that you need to know about the upcoming event. This year Pawcade will be held at The Arena and will, once again, be filled with some of the top independent stars who are looking to help the animals. Prof…

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Voices of Change: Rep. Leslie Herod on Queer Representation and Empowerment 42:04

3M ago42:04

42:04

Join us for a special episode of "Let's Get Serious" with Aaron Michaels, where we sit down with the trailblazing Leslie Herod, the first out Black queer elected official in the state of Colorado. Representative Herod shares her battles against systemic racism and fierce advocacy to shut down anti-trans legislation. Her words highlight the importan…

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Wrestlers That Cook Day on Turnbuckle Turmoil 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Today we celebrate also are cooks. Since the dawn of professional wrestling many wrestlers have also worked in the food industry. Some owned their own restaraunts such as The Bushwhackers and Killer Khan. Some actually made the food that people enjoyed. Pro wrestlers and cooks are both in the role of making people happy at the end of the day so the…

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Aaron Phillips Joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 58:00

4M ago58:00

58:00

We're very proud to bring to you Aaron Phillips for this week. Aaron is a commentator, talk show host, author, and holds many other roles as well. We're going to sit down with Aaron and get his view on our wild industry of pro wrestling and maybe get him to share a few stories with us. Make sure to join us for what should be a fantastic hour.…

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Pa Moonshine Joins SGWS 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

We are delighted to have Turnbuckle Turmoil Hall of Fame member Pa Moonshine back with us. A lot has gone down since the last time Pa joined us. He has returned to his Moonshine roots and, once again, started to manage members of his family. He's found his way back to Combat Pro Wrestling where the fans were thrilled to see him back in the corner o…

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Breaking Silence: Aaron's Journey from Bullying to Boldness 17:27

4M ago17:27

17:27

In this deeply personal and inaugural episode of "Let's Get Serious with Aaron Michaels," your host Aaron Michaels embarks on a heartfelt journey, sharing his story from a queer youth perspective. From facing severe bullying in elementary school to embracing his identity through drag and becoming an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Aaron's narrative is …

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Hollywood Joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 33:00

4M ago33:00

33:00

We are having the luck of the Irish this week as we are joined by GLOW original Hollywood. No matter if you know her best from wrestling as part of Hollywood and Vine, taking part on The Family Feud, appearing in Playboy Magazine, or from numerous fan conventions you have seen Hollywood at some point in time if you are a wrestling fan. We're going …

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SP8 Joins SGWS 1:01:00

4M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

SP8 comes back to the show for the first time in a while. He has been a busy sports entertainer in that time. He's ditched his mask, he's teamed with and dumped Darth Karta, he's appeared on many episodes of The Sign of the Times, and he's appeared on numerous shows across the Pacific Northwest. We're going to take 8 minutes of SP8's time nearly 8 …

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123123 Day Re-done 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Technical difficulties prevented us from that magical day when referees would be on to talk about things on their very special day. We are making it up now as we bring you referees from across the country to discuss things from their perspectives. Join us before you get counted out from taking part in this official retrying of to do the episode.…

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Spoiled Princess joins SGWS 55:00

4M ago55:00

55:00

We are joined by Pacific Northwest based manager Spoiled Princess. She's not too far into her career, but has already lead our very own "Good Son" Andrew Michaelson to championships. She has been controversial and has not been afraid to interject herself into the matches. We are going to talk to her and see where she sees herself going in the wrest…

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Tom Burke joins SGWS 57:00

5M ago57:00

57:00

We are very pleased to bring to you one of professional wrestling's great historians. We bring to you Tom Burke. Tom has one of the best professional wrestling memorabillia collections in private hands that exists. Coming from the great state of Massachusetts, Tom is very knowledgeable about the history of the sport that we love. Sit down and join …

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Tae Kwon Fro joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 3:00

5M ago3:00

3:00

We are extremely excited to be able to bring to you one of Alaska's most popular wrestlers. We bring to you Tae Kwon Fro. Tae Kwon Fro has been tearing it up for 907 Pro Wrestling lately in both tag team and singles matches. He has not been in the sport for a long time, but in the time he's been in it he has become one of the most exciting stars in…

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Greg Wayne joins SGWS 1:01:00

5M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

We are thrilled to be bringing you Greg Wayne to the show. Greg is the son of the legendary Tennessee wrestler and promoter Buddy Wayne. Greg spent a great deal of time around the wrestling business and he's agreed to share some of his knowledge with us. If you want to hear us talk about old school Memphis wrestling then this is the show for you. M…

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Tre Vino joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 58:00

5M ago58:00

58:00

We are very pleased to bring to you Tre Vino. Trey Vino is one of the stars of Idaho's Wrestle Club. Shortly after he debuted, Tre was already doing big things. He joined Project Mayhem and became tag team champions with Chuck Yeager. Tre and Chuck are now multi time tag team champions. Tre is one of the more feared competitors in all of Wrestle Cl…

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Malachi Coventry joins SGWS 36:00

5M ago36:00

36:00

We are being joined by the son of PNW manager John Davidson. Malachi Coventry makes his first true appearance on the show. Malachi has been coming to pro wrestling events since he was very young and he's now taking the first steps in being a wrestler himself. He started doing amateur wrestling which is always a fantastic base for a professional wre…

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Adrian Whisper joins Turnbuckle Turmoil 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

We are joined by professional wrestler and promoter Adrian Whisper. Adrian is the owner of Xtreme Impact Wrestling out of Florida. He has wrestled for several companies as a long time wrestler himself. Make sure to join us to learn more about both Adrian and XIW.By Turnbuckle Turmoil

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