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Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich

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Join Memphis Wrestling Hall of Famers "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert & Tommy "Wildfire" Rich as each week they sit down with host Gene Jackson and share stories from the ring and the road, and they may even invite along a guest or two from time to time!

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  • Dangerous Conversations w/ Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich Ep. 66: Fan Mail, Belts, & Bail Money!
    Apr 17 2026

    The episode kicks off with Tommy getting ready for WrestleCon in Las Vegas, breaking down what fans can expect, who’s going to be there, and why it’s become one of the biggest wrestling gatherings in the world.

    From there, the conversation turns into exactly what this show does best:
    Doug brings in some fan researched stats and questions, leading to a fun (and sometimes hilarious) look at:

    • The championships Tommy held and which ones meant the most
    • How titles were treated differently in the territory days vs. today
    • The importance of regional titles like the Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • And why having too many belts today can take away from their meaning

    They also dive into some of the more random (but fun) topics fans bring up:

    • Ring music choices and how sometimes it wasn't well thought out
    • Old tag team runs, forgotten promotions, and obscure titles
    • And how certain small details stick with fans for decades

    This is one of those episodes that feels like you're just riding in the car to the next town with the Memphis Mafia:
    stories, laughs, memories, and a whole lot of “you can’t make this stuff up!”

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Dangerous Conversations Ep. 65: Fan Questions, Gimmick Matches, and Bad Chemistry
    Apr 10 2026

    This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich open the floor to the fans and you know that means NOTHING is off limits!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Dangerous Conversations Ep. 64: CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE
    Apr 3 2026

    This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich kick things off a bit differently rather than going into one longform topic, they kick off with a wide ranging, free flowing conversation that perfectly captures what makes this podcast special.

    We get:

    • A full rundown of upcoming appearances, fan fests, and where you can catch The Memphis Mafia back together again
    • Stories from the road, including airport chaos, travel headaches, and how things have changed for wrestlers on the move
    • Behind the scenes insight into upcoming conventions featuring some of the biggest names in wrestling history

    But where this episode really shines is when the guys start digging into the past…

    Doug and Tommy break down:

    • A classic 1970s Louisville Gardens card, including a wild six-man featuring Lawler, Dundee, Tojo, and more
    • The art of building angles back in the territory days and how one feud could stretch for weeks with different stipulations
    • Why gimmick matches actually meant something back then—and how they drew money

    All that and much, much more on another can't episode of "Dangerous Conversations"!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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