
A lively discussion about the world of pro wrestling, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer Al Castle and Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.
A lively discussion about the world of pro wrestling, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer Al Castle and Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.
Episodes

Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Ep. 135 – PCO Reflects on His ROH Title Victory
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
After 30+ in the wrestling business, PCO has reinvented himself in a big way. Today on the PWI podcast, he joins Al Castle to discuss the significance of his winning the Ring of Honor championship.
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Ep. 134 – The 2019 PWI Achievement Awards
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
As each year comes to a close, Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers are invited to make their voices heard. On today's episode of the PWI Podcast, Senior Writer Al Castle & Contributing Writer Kevin McElvaney dissect the PWI year-end Achievement Awards.
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Friday Dec 27, 2019
Ep. 133 – The Decade in Review
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
A lot has transpired in the world of professional wrestling over the last decade. Today on the PWI podcast, Senior Writers Al Castle & Harry Burkett take a critical look back at the past 10 years.
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Ep. 132 – Vincent Marseglia on Falling Out with Matt Taven
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
For years, Vinny (or "Vincent") Marseglia and Matt Taven were thick as thieves. Then, the Rhode Island native decided he'd had enough. Today on the PWI podcast, Marseglia speaks to Al Castle about his falling out with his former tag partner, as well as his own love of horror movies.
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Friday Dec 06, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 131)
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Dave Lagana discusses the revived NWA with PWI Senior Writer Al Castle.

Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 130)
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Former WWE mag editor, current PWI contributor, and author Brian Solomon speaks with Al Castle on the state of wrestling, followed by Al's interview with ODB.

Friday Nov 15, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 129)
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin talks to Al Castle about his journey from PWI Rookie of the Year to being this year's recipient of the Stanley Weston Award.

Friday Nov 01, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 128)
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Chris Jericho discusses all things AEW, plus the PWI "Women's 100" and a farewell to Dan Murphy.

Friday Oct 25, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 127)
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Former Art Director Ken Morgan, one of PWI's founding fathers, reminisces with Al Castle.

Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 126)
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Lance Archer talks about his NJPW career after Al Castle & Dan Murphy's beatdown of HIAC's main event.

Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 125)
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Davey Boy Smith Jr. talks to Senior Writer Al Castle about MLW, New Japan, and carrying his dad's name.

Friday Sep 13, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 124)
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
PWI "world title status" is discussed in roundtable format by Senior Writers Al Castle, Dan Murphy, & Harry Burkett, followed by Al's interview with Women of Honor champ Kelly Klein.

Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 123)
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
The 29th annual PWI 500 reveal, plus an interview with No. 1 Seth Rollins

Monday Aug 19, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 122)
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
"The Podfather" Conrad Thompson fields the questions for once.

Monday Aug 05, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 121)
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Kofi Kingston discusses his WWE championship with PWI Senior Writer Al Castle.

Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 120)
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Bill Apter, Craig Peters, & Stu Saks reminisce about 40 years of PWI on a special anniversary edition.

Monday Jul 01, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 119)
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Will Ospreay discusses a range of topics, including the G1 Climax tournament and Seth Rollins, with PWI's Al Castle.

Friday Jun 21, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 118)
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Michael Elgin shares his thoughts on Impact Wrestling and the changing face of the pro wrestling landscape.

Friday May 31, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 117)
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
A Double or Nothing debate between Senior Writers Al Castle & Dan Murphy, followed by Al's exclusive interview with the amazing PCO.

Wednesday May 15, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 116)
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Former PWI writer Dave Rosenbaum explains how his original reporting on the Bruiser Brody murder differs from the recent Viceland documentary.

Wednesday May 01, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 115)
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Al Castle chats it up with fellow Senior Writer Harry Burkett & Busted Open Host Dave LaGreca at '80s Wrestling Con.

Monday Apr 08, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 114)
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
WrestleMania 35 review, by PWI Senior Writers Al Castle & Dan Murphy.

Friday Apr 05, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 113)
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
WrestleMania preview with Al Castle & Kevin McElvaney, followed by Al's interview with ROH broadcaster Ian Riccaboni.

Friday Mar 22, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 112)
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Eddie Edwards speaks about Impact Wrestling and life on the road ... with his wife.

Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 111)
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
The hottest star in the sport, Becky Lynch, speaks exclusively with Senior Writer Dan Murphy.

Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 110)
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Former PWI Writer Bob Smith reminisces with Senior Writer Al Castle.

Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 109)
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Gabe Sapolsky explains the relationship between EVOLVE and WWE.

Friday Jan 25, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 108)
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
David Arquette talks about restarting his wrestling career, nearly 20 years after being handed the WCW World title.

Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 107)
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
The PWI 2018 year-end Achievement Awards are announced.

Monday Dec 10, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 106)
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Jay Lethal discusses his title defense against Cody Rhodes at Final Battle, his career, and the future of ROH.

Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 105)
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Cody Rhodes is Al Castle's special guest, preceded by Al and Dan Murphy's conversation about Survivor Series & Crown Jewel.

Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 104)
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
A very special interview with Ronda Rousey, No. 1 in the PWI "Women's 100"

Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 103)
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Roman Reigns and Crown Jewel are the topics of discussion for Senior Writers Al Castle & Dan Murphy.

Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 102)
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Kevin McElvaney joins Al Castle & Dan Murphy for a discussion about WWE Super Show-Down and Impact Wrestling, and then interviews new Impact HOF inductee Abyss.

Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 101)
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Dan Murphy's interview with Joey Ryan follows his debate with co-host Al Castle on the merits of All In.

Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 100)
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
The PWI 500! Senior Writers Dan Murphy & Al Castle break down the top 10 (and No. 500!).

Friday Aug 10, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 99)
Friday Aug 10, 2018
Friday Aug 10, 2018
Al Castle & Dan Murphy's SummerSlam preview, followed by Tom Lawlor's comparison of pro wrestling vs MMA.

Friday Jul 27, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 98)
Friday Jul 27, 2018
Friday Jul 27, 2018
Indy sensation Matt Riddle compares MMA to pro wrestling, following Al Castle & Dan Murphy's discussions about Evolution and the return of Hulk Hogan.

Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 97)
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Lanny Poffo offers his unique perspective on the life of a wrestler in the 1980s with Senior Writer Al Castle.

Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 96)
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
"Dr. D" David Schultz shares his memories of his "attack" on TV reporter John Stossel with Senior Writer Al Castle.

Monday Jun 04, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 95)
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
New York sports radio host Evan Roberts (WFAN) discusses the mainstream media's newfound willingness to cover pro wrestling.

Thursday May 03, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 94)
Thursday May 03, 2018
Thursday May 03, 2018
Hosts Al Castle & Dan Murphy debate the political fallout of WWE's Saudi Arabia show.

Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 93)
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Historian Evan Ginzburg discusses his childhood hero, "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino.

Monday Apr 09, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 92)
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Al Castle & Dan Murphy's post-WrestleMania review.

Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 91)
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Senior Writers Al Castle & Dan Murphy discuss WrestleMania, followed by Dan and Sienna discussing the Knockout's serious recent health scare.

Monday Mar 26, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 90)
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Controversial Sami Callihan's lively discussion with Senior Writer Al Castle.

Friday Mar 09, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 89)
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Friday Mar 09, 2018
A very important discussion on the Eddie Edwards-Sami Callihan bat-swinging incident, followed by Al Castle's chat with Chris Sabin.

Friday Feb 23, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 88)
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Friday Feb 23, 2018
Austin Aries discusses his return to Impact Wrestling and his time at WWE with Senior Writer Al Castle.

Friday Feb 02, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 87)
Friday Feb 02, 2018
Friday Feb 02, 2018
Al Castle and Dan Murphy discuss the two Royal Rumbles, followed by Al's interview with ROH champ Dalton Castle.

Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: The PWI Podcast (Episode 86)
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
"Second Nature" author Brian Shields discusses the Flairs, tape trading, and stalking PWI's post office.
