Join the Islanders for Use Your Illusion 4! In this episode they just can’t seem to shut up as they talk for nearly two hours (please do listen though, we promise it’s good) about everything from the UK Kid’s terrible promos to the message boards they used to frequent. They wax lyrical about Larry Sweeney, ponder Ricky Reyes’ credentials as a title challenger and to top it all off, we have some stellar wrestling and a bumper edition of Curious Guerrilla. Lovely stuff for your hot summer evenings.

Episode 17 - Use Your Illusion 4

Join the gang as they delve into one of the most iconic early PWG shows (purely for the title alone), Free Admission, Just Kidding! On this episode we find out who Los Rojos Locos REALLY are, a big mid show title match between Frankie Kazarian and Super Dragon and the debuts of some dudes named Kevin Steen and El Generico. I wonder what happened to them... Most importantly we continue everyone’s favourite segment, Curious Guerrilla, with fun to be had for all. Sit back, relax and ponder why they had such an important title match on a show where they couldn’t have made it the main event with the rest of us.

Episode 18 - Free Admission (Just Kidding!)

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Join the Islanders as they discuss some festive fun from a very Uncanny X-Mas. Topics include our frustration with the PWG title scene once again, Kevin Steen and El Generico shining bright & some hard hitting in-depth discussion on what Beatles member we all are.

Also tune in to see what we’ve been doing the past two years & of course there’s some wrestling chat in there too, we promise.

Episode 19 - Uncanny X-Mas

The times they are a-changin', and so may this card. The first PWG show of 2005 sees returns, betrayals, and tough questions being asked, as Arrogance wonders; what exactly did happen to those PWG tag title belts? Your Guerilla Island Tour Guides weigh in on this, as well as pondering the political ramifications of Disco Machine's temporary new role in the company, Excalibur's frustrations, and two more gems from our favourite Dragons, Super and American. PLUS: the coveted Journey Through Guerrilla Island Year End Awards for 2004!

Episode 20 - Card Subject To Change!

Our journey has taken us back to the Frank and Sons convention in the City of Industry for All Nude Revue! We say SEND HOOK (Bomberry) for a thrilling eight man tag, discuss important matters such as the Saipan incident from 2002 and actually get serious for a moment breaking down some of newest PWG debuts in Alex Shelley and Roderick Strong. 

Get your Frankie is the coolest chants ready and join us in our spiritual home!

Episode 21 - All Nude Revue

We’re all guns blazing towards All Star Weekend, but first the gang all gather to pay their respects at The Ernest P. Worrell Memorial. Which took place five years after the death of beloved actor Jim Varney, someone your four hosts definitely knew.

The show features a fantastic debut in Chris Sabin, Talwar and the true Hook gunning for hookers in Tijuana all whilst Chris Bosh is making us all feel incredibly uncomfortable. This is 2005 PWG. And stick around to hear how the Gang got on with their G1 picks and who they think would have the WORST match with Super Dragon. Get into it!

Episode 22 - The Ernest P Worrell Memorial

All the stars are out for PWG’s first All-Star Weekend! Then some have to leave for the 2nd night… but fun is still had getting stuck into the hijinks from the beloved Hollywood-Los Feliz Jewish Community Centre. We say hello to some new names like James Gibson, say goodbye to the coolest man alive Frankie Kazarian, who definitely will not be back in PWG anytime soon, and see some major title changes. Also, the islanders answer all your burning questions, featuring the hot topic of the roast dinner tier list. Sit down, get stuck into your meal and feast on this loaded episode of Journey Through Guerrilla Island.

Episode 23 - All Star Weekend Night 1 & 2

Be careful and look over your shoulders, it’s Friday 13th! PWG jumped on this opportunity for their aptly named show, Jason Takes PWG. Tune in to hear a lot of Steen and Generico love; post their big Wrestlemania 39 moment, as we shed a tear over SBS and their future, ponder over email addresses of yesteryear and get angry about a lacklustre main event featuring some of the absolute greats of the business. It’s an episode featuring a lot of wrestling talk (for once) with scoops you’ll never get on any other podcasts, like who is the best cook in PWG?

Episode 24 - Jason Takes PWG

Queue 'The Boys are Back in Town', the Islanders are back after a hiatus and find out The Secret of the Ooze! In this episode, it’s clear that Mr. Frankie Kazarian is no longer the coolest man in the world and all signs are pointing towards Colt Cabana being a 3 time Illinois State Hungry Hippos champion replacing him. We are introduced to yet another new faction in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and talk up a storm about a first time ever dream match between Samoa Joe and Super Dragon. Curious Guerrilla does not disappoint with a ton of early 90’s TV talk, which begs the question, what Power Ranger and TMNT do the gang most identify with? Find out on the triumphant return of Journey through Guerrilla Island.

Episode 14 - The Secret Of The Ooze!

Never has there been a better example of PWG's creative genius than with the title of their next show... 'The Next Show.' It's time for SoCal's 'First Family' to take centre stage, as World Champ Frankie Kazarian takes on our beloved Samoa Joe. While Edward Vander Pyle leads the team of Brad Bradley and bad guy Babi Slymm into battle against the kings of the opening match; Human Tornado and Super Badd. Elsewhere, it's another dream match of the era, as Super Dragon faces off with Chris Hero! We're also treated to more twists and turns in the relationship between Disco Machine and his one-show protégés Charles Mercury and Top Gun Talwar, the return of Hook Bomberry, the Dangerous Players in six-man tag action, and much more! And to cap it all off, we have a HUGE edition of Curious Gorilla, answering your questions about PWG and beyond!

Episode 15 - The Next Show

This retrospective podcast sees four friends from Ireland talk (somewhat) exclusively about a Californian pro wrestling promotion, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Barry, Zig, Sarah and Emma gather to reflect on shows gone by, filled with laughs, anecdotes and wrestling chatter. With commentary on the witty commentary, to regaling stories from when the shows took place, jeezy creezy you would be crazy to not tune in.

Episode 24 - Jason Takes PWG

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