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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! retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

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65:14

Dangerous Conversations w/ Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/04/17

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

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63:45

Dangerous Conversations Ep. 65: Fan Questions,...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/04/10

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!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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65:30

Dangerous Conversations Ep. 64: CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/04/03

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 againStories from the road, including airport chaos, travel headaches, and how things have changed for

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64:41

Dangerous Conversations Ep. 63: Hall of Fame Honors,...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/03/27

The episode opens with some updates as Tommy discusses his impressive weight loss journey and how much better he’s feeling physically thanks to it. The guys take some time at the beginning of the show to pay their respects to Dennis Condrey who recently passed away. They share personal memories of Condrey’s toughness, smooth in-ring style, and professionalism, while also discussing how aging and loss have become increasingly common realities within the pro wrestling community. A major

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69:28

Dangerous Conversations Ep. 62: Top 20 Tag Teams in...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/03/20

This week on Dangerous Conversations, a listener sent Gene Jackson a list of the Top 20 Memphis Tag Teams of All Time from a recent poll, so “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich sit down and go through the list sharing memories and opinions on all the teams listed. You may be surprised at whose on the list and where they ranked. You may be even more surprised by who DIDN'T make the list. Expect:Behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heardHonest (sometimes brutal)

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62:52

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/03/13

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert is flying solo (Tommy Rich is battling a bad cell signal while traveling), and the stories get WILD.Doug shares firsthand stories about:• Near riots in Memphis & Nashville• Having to escape buildings in trunks of cars• A parking lot incident involving a butcher knife• Puerto Rico crowds where you weren’t sure you’d make it out aliveThis isn’t “internet heat.”This was territory heat (in person....REAL)We also dive deep into:Eddie

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67:19

Dangerous Conversations Ep. 60: Bruiser Brody, Barbed...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/03/06

On Episode #60 of Dangerous Conversations with “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, the guys take you on a wild ride from Tennessee to Tokyo and everywhere in between!Before diving into the stories, Doug and Tommy talk about their upcoming appearances, including Tommy’s Menifee Street Fight in Kentucky and upcoming stops in Jackson, Henderson, Jonesboro, St. Louis, and beyond. Wildfire’s back in shape at 240 pounds and ready for anything, no holds barred.Then things shift

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75:38

Dangerous Conversations with “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/02/27

Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich are back for another episode of Dangerous Conversations and this week they discuss the topic of breaking into the wrestling business. It's a lot different now than it was "fifty and a half" years ago when Tommy broke into pro wrestling and the guys breakdown and discuss those differences with some fun "sidebars" along the way. If you want the truth, the real truth from two men who lived it, this episode pulls no punches.Plus: Gene Jackson says there's a "huge

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68:39

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/02/13

On Episode #58 of Dangerous Conversations, “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich settle in for another wild ride through wrestling history with road stories and the reality of life inside the territory era with plenty of the unpredictable tangents that make this show what it is.This episode blends classic road story storytelling with deeper discussion about the wrestling business itself, including promoter reputation, territory economics, and how relationships in wrestling were often

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70:07

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/02/06

On this episode of Dangerous Conversations with “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & Tommy “Wildfire” Rich, the conversation turns into a cautionary tale straight out of wrestling’s wildest independent era.Prompted by a listener question, Doug and Tommy peel back the curtain on John Collins and the infamous Main Event Championship Wrestling promotion, a short lived, money fueled disaster that brought together major names, wild promises, bad checks, and one of the most unbelievable promoter stories you’ll ever

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59:49

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/01/30

On this episode of Dangerous Conversations with “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & Tommy “Wildfire” Rich, the questions drive the show and the answers go deep.Episode #56 is a wide ranging, old school wrestling discussion covering Continental Wrestling, Memphis, WCW, and the realities of booking, heat, and territory psychology all told through firsthand stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Doug and Tommy discuss upcoming appearances, including autograph signings and potential convention stops, before

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79:51

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/01/16

It’s time once again for another Ask Doug & Tommy episode, as “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich tackle fan submitted questions in Part One of their tenth Q&A installment.Hosted by Gene Jackson, this episode covers everything from announcing styles and old school psychology to wild road stories, territory training, WCW opponents, and the real differences between how wrestlers learned the business then versus now.Nothing is rehearsed, nothing is sugar coated just honest answers and

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67:14

Dangerous Conversations Ep. 54: The Lost Art of...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/01/09

On this episode of Dangerous Conversations, “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert and Tommy “Wildfire” Rich sit down with Gene Jackson for a deep, no nonsense discussion about one of the most misunderstood concepts in professional wrestling: heat.What does “getting heat” actually mean?Why is it different from “taking the heat”?And why do many modern wrestlers completely miss the point?Doug and Tommy break it all down the only way they know how with decades of real world experience from the territories, blunt

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63:46

Dangerous Conversations #53 – Season 3 Premiere |...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2026/01/02

Season Three of Dangerous Conversations with “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & Tommy “Wildfire” Rich officially begins, and the guys waste no time picking up right where they left off.Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich reunite with host Gene Jackson for an unfiltered, free-flowing conversation covering classic territory wrestling, road stories, booking philosophies, and the realities of life after decades in the business. From Memphis to Alabama to West Virginia, this Season 3 premiere is packed with memories,

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01:06:54

Dangerous Conversations Episode #52: Season Two Finale

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/19

In this season finale of Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert, Tommy “Wildfire” Rich, and Gene Jackson close out Season Two with stories, laughs, and plenty of road tales! Doug and Tommy break down their whirlwind schedule—comic cons, wrestling shows, and horror conventions—plus wild behind-the-scenes stories from the road, like their infamous “spider in the dressing room” scare and how Doug almost left his wallet in the back of a truck. The guys also

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01:05:36

Dangerous Conversations Episode #51: Memphis Mafia...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/12

The Memphis Mafia is back on the road, and this week’s episode of Dangerous Conversations is loaded with classic wrestling talk, wild stories, and old-school memories! Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich break down vintage wrestling posters sent in by fans, sparking tales about legends like Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler, Dusty Rhodes, Dory Funk Jr., Sputnik Monroe, the Moondogs, and more. From wild nights with Jerry Brisco to stories about Butch Reed,

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01:05:36

Dangerous Conversations Episode #51: Memphis Mafia...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/12

The Memphis Mafia is back on the road, and this week’s episode of Dangerous Conversations is loaded with classic wrestling talk, wild stories, and old-school memories! Doug Gilbert and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich break down vintage wrestling posters sent in by fans, sparking tales about legends like Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler, Dusty Rhodes, Dory Funk Jr., Sputnik Monroe, the Moondogs, and more. From wild nights with Jerry Brisco to stories about Butch Reed,

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01:05:26

Dangerous Conversations Episode #50: AD&T #8 (Ask...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/05

The Memphis Mafia are back! After a week off, Dangerous Doug Gilbert and Wildfire Tommy Rich return with a jam-packed episode of Dangerous Conversations. This week, the guys talk about their recent matches and signings, upcoming events across Tennessee, Arkansas, and beyond, and some hilarious road stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Then, they dive into a wide-ranging Q&A session from fans, covering: Memories of the Snowman vs. Jerry Lawler

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01:05:26

Dangerous Conversations Episode #50: AD&T #8 (Ask...

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/09/05

The Memphis Mafia are back! After a week off, Dangerous Doug Gilbert and Wildfire Tommy Rich return with a jam-packed episode of Dangerous Conversations. This week, the guys talk about their recent matches and signings, upcoming events across Tennessee, Arkansas, and beyond, and some hilarious road stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Then, they dive into a wide-ranging Q&A session from fans, covering: Memories of the Snowman vs. Jerry Lawler

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01:12:22

Dangerous Conversations Episode #49: The PG-13 Feud

Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich ·

2025/08/22

This week on Dangerous Conversations, Doug Gilbert is joined by Gene Jackson (with a late run-in from “Wildfire” Tommy Rich!) as they pull back the curtain on one of the most talked-about rivalries in Memphis Wrestling history: the feud with PG-13 (Wolfie D & JC Ice). Doug and Tommy revisit how the program started, why they weren’t sure it would work at first, and how it grew into one of the hottest storylines in USWA’s final years. From shaved heads

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