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Outlaws to Independents

by Beau James

A monthly podcast covering the wild and crazy world of outlaw/independent pro wrestling from the 1940s-90s. Hosted by Beau James and Jon Boucher.

Latest episodes

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Epsiode 38 - Memories of the Superstar

On this episode Beau pulls the audio from a DVD set he did with Superstar Bill Dundee a few years ago. You will hear Bill go in-depth about his life and career like never

Sep 7
3 h 08 min

Episode 37 - Who is Shirly Dillon exactly? The end of our Bert Prentice series.

Jon and Beau start off talking about the passing of Dolly Parton. They move on to thoughts on Darkside of the ring season 7. Then Judy Lee reads a DM. Plus Jon plays outl

Aug 31
3 h 44 min

Episode 36 - July 1988

Beau and Jon start off talking about Darkside of The Ring, The Hall of Fame in Waterloo, a fast Jimmie story, Jon plays Outlaw name or not, Judy Lee reads DMs. Then we mo

Jul 30
4 h 19 min

Episode 35 - 4th of July Wrestling

On this episode Beau is alone as he digs into his audio vault to take a look at his July 4th bookings over the years. Including the worst 4th he has ever had. Plus, a HUG

Jul 6
56 min

Episode 34 - A Podcast about Nothing

With Beau expanding his promotion to Alabama and Jon's work on dark side of the Ring. It has been hectic, but good news. A new episode is here. An episode about nothing,

Jun 29
3 h 44 min

Episode 33 - Mark Curtis Memorial 2000

On this episode Jon and Beau review the Wrestling with Trump documentary from UK TV that Beau started in. They also take a look back at the Mark Curtis Memorial 2000. Cha

May 25
4 h 25 min

Episode 32 - April 1999

On this episode Jon and Beau talk kids, Buc-ee's, NFL films impact on wrestling, and Beau goes on a rant! All before they cover April 99 Independents in Kentucky, North C

May 1
4 h 05 min

Episode 31- April 1993

On the episode Beau and Jon talk baseball, travel, the passing of Dennis Condrey, Waterloo, and our subject is the GWF and NWA April 1993. Also, Judy Lee joins us to read

Apr 3
4 h 07 min

Episode 30 - March 1982

We discuss all kinds of Outlaw wrestling from across North America. There was an outlaw promotional war in Phoenix. The WWF continued to back an opposition group in Quebe

Mar 12
3 h 09 min

Episode 29 - Young wrestler listen to me

On this episode Beau and Jon talk about a promotion and school on the Gulf Coast headed by Scott Armstrong. We then have a conversation on how has Beau and Southern State

Feb 13
3 h 09 min

Episode 28 - Jimmie Fights Back! and mailbag questions

On the first episode of the year Jon and Beau answer questions sent in by listeners. Subjects include Ian Rotten, Tony Rumble, bad advice, worst venues, favorite venues,

Jan 22
2 h 53 min

Episode 27 - Merry Christmas and December 1980

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Beau and Jon! On this episode we take a look at The Poffo's ICW and World League Wrestling from December 1980. Chad Olson joins us

Dec 25 2025
4 h 14 min

Episode 26 - Thanksgiving and 1983 year books

Happy Thanksgiving!!! On this episode Jon and Beau take a look through the 1983 Yearbooks of Wrestling Revue and Ring's Wrestling Magazines. We cover promotions from all

Dec 1 2025
3 h 21 min

Episode 25 - Arizona Outlaws

On this episode Jon and Beau are joined by Barry Frost to talk about Arizona outlaws of the 70s & 80s. This is the wildest group of outlaws you may ever hear about! Subje

Oct 30 2025
2 h 28 min

Episode 24 - October 1983

Episode 24 of Outlaws to Independents - October 1983 - On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the outlaw scene across North America. Including a newspaper story from

Oct 17 2025
3 h 20 min

Episode 23- National Independent Wrestling Network 1993

On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at The National Independent Wrestling Network booklet from 1993. The booklet was put together by Bill Needham from PWI. The book

Sep 27 2025
3 h 43 min

Episode 22 - September 1983

On this episode Jon and Beau take you back to September 1983. This is in the time range that the outlaw/independent movement begins to rapidly grow. Regions and cities th

Sep 5 2025
3 h 27 min

Episode 21 - Mailbag

On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Question about the East Tennessee War, Tracy Smothers, Darkiside of the Ring, Al Getz, and many more

Aug 14 2025
3 h 29 min

Episode 20 - Bert Prentice part 2

On this episode we take a look at part two of Bert Prentices life in wrestling. We cover from 1990-1996. Bert in the LPWA, USWA, Global, Big D, CWI and starting OMW. Did

Jul 16 2025
3 h 26 min

Episode 19 - June 1981 & 1982

WHy was Randy Savage mad at the magazines? Why were the territories mad at the magazines over ICW? Did Andre the Giant really have a part in an outlaw promotion in Canda?

Jun 25 2025
4 h 03 min

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#34
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3
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