The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network

Welcome to the very first episode of Inside EPW, your new all-access look at EPW Wrestling, hosted by Gene Jackson.

Episode 1 sets the foundation for what Inside EPW will be moving forward: interviews, news, discussion, flashbacks, and behind-the-scenes insight into one of the fastest growing independent wrestling promotions in the country!

On this episode:

* Gene Jackson introduces the vision behind Inside EPW

* Roman McPeak joins the show as EPW correspondent

* Roman discusses his wrestling fandom, content creation journey, and indie coverage

* Interviews with ‘Kick Flip” Isiah Cone, ‘The Ember” Shawn Aries, and the “Sweet One” Chuck Swann

* A Flashback segment revisiting the origins of the Initiative vs. Parental Advisory feud

* Discussion of EPW’s deep roster, strong women’s division, and evolving characters

* Gene sits down with EPW promoter Neil Taylor to reflect on EPW’s growth, locker room culture, and major plans for 2026

* A look at EPW’s expanding TV footprint and why the promotion continues to level up

This episode isn’t just an introduction, it’s a statement of intent. Inside EPW is about spotlighting the talent, the stories, and the people building EPW from the inside out.

Episode 1 feels like a pilot, not just introducing faces, but establishing Inside EPW as a long-term platform for storytelling, growth, and transparency within the promotion.

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What is The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network?

The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network is a home for nostalgia pro wrestling podcasts featuring interviews, reviews, recaps, and deep dives into the people, promotions, and moments that shaped wrestling history.

Our network includes original in-house shows like The Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcasts, Beyond Wrestling, Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich, and LIVE from the Archive!, along with affiliate podcasts such as STSPod, The Hang, Talkin' off the Top Rope, and Get Your Bell Rung, among others.

Presented in association with Jackson Media Creations, the Retro Wrestling Archive Podcast Network is dedicated to one mission: preserving pro wrestling history.