Outlaws to Independents
Episodes
Episode 32 - April 1999
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 31- April 1993
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 30 - March 1982
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 oppos...
Episode 29 - Young wrestler listen to me
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bea...
Episode 28 - Jimmie Fights Back! and mailbag questions
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 venue...
Episode 27 - Merry Christmas and December 1980
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode 26 - Thanksgiving and 1983 year books
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 25 - Arizona Outlaws
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Episode 24 - October 1983
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 23- National Independent Wrestling Network 1993
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 22 - September 1983
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. R...
Episode 21 - Mailbag
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Beau James Show #1 - Ron vs. Whitey - Fact vs. Fiction
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new Beau James Show here on the Outlaws to Independents Network. On the episode Beau takes a look at the careers of Ron Wright and Whit...
Episode 20 - Bert Prentice part 2
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Episode 19 - June 1981 & 1982
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 18 - Going Viral
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 - Going Viral No this is not a political debate or any of that. This is the story of the media fire storm 8 years ago. Jon and Beau are joi...
Episode 17 - Important Numbers and Outlaw Wrestling 1981
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at Outlaw Wrestling from 1981 covered by Tom Burk's new letter. We have a special surprise guest on to talk a...
Episode 16 - May Memories of the past
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On This episode Beau is riding solo as Jon is away for DSOR duties. Beau has updates from the last episode. Then he does a deep dive into Mays of the ...
Episode 15 - Wrestling Revue April 1980 & 83
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jon and Beau talk about Outlaw wrestling promotions covered in Wrestling Revue Magazine in April of 1980 and 1983. We cover promotions...
Episodes 14 - Crazy Nights and Dear Friends
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Beau is without Jon due to scheduling conflicts. Beau has some updates for you. You will hear about two special people in Beau's life ...
Episode 13 - Bert Prentice Part 1
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Beau and Jon take a deep dive into the first part of promoter/manager Bert Prentice's career (early life to 1990). How did Bert get in...
Episode 12 - Things I miss and beware of some wrestling schools
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PG-13 on this episode as Beau gets fired upOn this episode Jon and Beau talk about the upcoming season of Darkside of The Ring, the Southern States Wr...
Episode 11 - Mailbag Questions
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jon and Beau answer questions from you the listeners. Subjects include Memphis Wrestling, wrestling movies, travel, imposter masked me...
Episode 10- This week in 1995
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jon and Beau go back to this week (actually 9 days) in Feb 1995 the 3rd - 12th. To take a look at Tri-State Wrestling (IN), Tri-Star W...
Episode 9 - 1995 Guide to The Independents
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We start off 2025 by going back 30 years to 1995. Jon and I will take a look at the WrestleAmerica guide to the Independents as we talk about several ...
Episode 8 - Stories with Uncle Beau
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas to all of you outlaws. On this special Christmas Episode Jon and Beau talk about the holidays, how shocked they are by the feedback an...
Episode 7 - Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling from Georgia
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Outlaws to Independents Episode 7 - Southern Championship Wrestling from Georgia. On the edition Jon and Beau are joined by the original DWB Jimmy Pow...
Episode 6 Flipped Liver and Juice
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! ON this episode Jon and Beau will give you a list of things they are thankful for about independent wrestling. Beau teaches Jon an...
Episode 5 - Get Back in The Aringus!
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We guarantee that you will laugh several times during this episode. We start off with a little baseball talk then we have some updates from our previo...
Episode 4 - Carter County's Heroes
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jon and Beau take a look at the 1980s Wrestling Scene in Carter County Tennessee. Charlie "CY" Peters and Kim Birchfield had a very su...
Episode 3 - Independent Wrestlers in The Magazines with Guest Bob Smith
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is Episode 3 of Outlaws to Independents as Jon Boucher and I talk with Bob Smith. Bob created the PWI 500 and worked for Weston Publishing (Apter...
Episode 2 - Lou Thesz and The UWA
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warning - In this episode we cover a court case that deals with child neglect and child abuse. It will be covered in the section on Big Tussie. We hav...
Episode 1 - Uncle Ivan saves the day
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand-new podcast! On this first episode we will explain what an outlaw wrestler and promoter are. How were they looked at by the terri...