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  • Hello, Lovelies! We make our first trip to Australia as we welcome one half of Prima Pi Kappa, Nikki Van Blair, to the show! She & Brian Bell discuss how botox factored into PPK's formation, her and Frankie B's close relationship, the power of Australian women in pro wrestling, making history at H.E.R. and NJPW Tamashi and her passion to increase the presence of queer people in pro wrestling within Australia and beyond!

    Follow Nikki Van Blair on Twitter & Instagram: @NikkiVanBlair

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We kick off this week by welcoming back Barbie Boi! He & Brian Bell chat Alliance For All's upcoming event on June 27, lessons learned from promoting so far, the pressure of booking EFFY and finding perfect dates!

    Follow Barbie Boi on Twitter: @TheBarbieBoii

    Follow AFA Wrestling on Twitter: @AFAwrestling

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

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  • Hello, Lovelies! We're embracing our inner flawlessness today as we welcome "The Flawless Feature Film" Edward Draven to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss his time at WWA4 and Platinum Championship Wrestling, how acting prepared him for the ring, learning better self-care practices, the Pretty Flawless faction and how serving cunt endeared him to new audiences!

    Follow Edward Draven on Twitter: @EdwardDravenPro

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We had some scheduling snafus pop up, so we're giving everyone a Pride Month gift, an episode of our Patreon exclusive show Required Reading! Join my friend Hollis and I as we discuss Chris Colt alongside the queer glam rock cult classic film Velvet Goldmine! Barbie Boi will join the show next week and we'll have another episode of the show dropping Friday, so you'll still get your full offering!

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We kick off Pride month 2024 by welcoming British pro wrestling trailblazer Visage! They and Brian Bell discuss the evolution of Visage from supermodel to queer villain, how embracing drag pushed them to explore their gender, their friendship with Che Monet, plans to train in the U.S. next year and their experience on "You're Cordially Invited!"

    Follow Visage on Twitter & Instagram: @visagewrestler

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! This week we go totally plastic and dolled up as we welcome TWE Tag Team champ and subject of HBO's "We're Here" Pha'Nesse! He & Brian Bell discuss his experience on "We're Here," doing drag for the first time, Pha'Nesse's passion for activism through pro wrestling, his relationship with tag partner Jameson Shook & the growing presence of LGBTQ wrestlers in the Southeast.

    Follow Pha'Nesse on Twitter & Instagram: @TotallyPhaNesse

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome U.K. queer pro wrestling trailblazer "The Man That Masculinity Forgot" Priscilla, Queen Of The Ring! He and Brian Bell discuss how attitudes toward queer wrestlers have changed during Priscilla's 20-year career, becoming a major star in PCW, how the pandemic pushed her to evolve the character & how the British wrestling scene is embracing queerness more and more!

    Follow Priscilla on Twitter: @Priscillaqotr

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We're sticking with Full Queer again this week as we welcome back co-founder Marco Mayur! He & Brian Bell chat new ways the promotions is honoring queer historic figures, the many faces of Marco, Folsom Street Fair, working with Hoodslam and more!

    Follow Marco Mayur on Twitter: @marcomayur15

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We're doing official queen business this week as welcome Jess Reina Capablanca aka "The Official Official" Ref Domino to the show! She & Brian Bell chat her upcoming pro wrestling debut, reffing for Full Queer and Hoodslam, her connection to chess grandmaster J.R. Capablanca, Yu-Gi-Oh! and how Dark Sheik inspired her from day one of her work in wrestling!

    Follow Jess Reina Capablanca on Twitter: @DominoLMoon

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We trek back to Canada this week as welcome "The Festive Firework" Alex Maze to the show! He & Brian Bell chat getting his start with IWS, developing under "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Shayne Hawke during the pandemic, the emotions surrounding his Big Gay Brunch debut and winning the IWS Tag Team titles with Kristara!

    Follow Alex Maze on Twitter: @TheAlexMaze

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We're a little early this week, but for good reason as we welcome Oklahoma pro wrestlers Logan Knight, Giganto, Frankie Lee and Konnor Vaughn to discuss their fight against the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. They & Brian Bell share their thoughts on the OSAC warning AEW, the transphobic nature of the state's rule against intergender wrestling, previous legal battles with the commission and how they are continuing the fight ahead of the next OSAC hearing on July 10!

    Follow Logan Knight on Twitter: @LoganKnightPro

    Follow Giganto on Twitter: @Gigantosac999

    Follow Frankie Lee on Instagram: @thefabulousfrankielee

    Follow Konnor Vaughn on Instagram: @konnvaughnn444

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! We're going Super Saber this week as we welcome Saraya Saber to the show! She & Brian Bell discuss the history-making matches she has had across the Southeast so early in her career, training at The Nightmare Factory, EFFY's Big Gay Brunch and her Big Chicken heist plans!

    Follow Saraya Saber on Twitter: @SarayaSaber

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! After our adventures in Philly, we're back to chat EFFY's BIg Gay Brunch 9 with Patches Chance! They & Brian Bell discuss everything from the amazing opener, a perfectly in sync Senegal and Surreal, a surprise Trish Adora, Bussy turning the Fashion Police gay, Parrow taking flight, Billy Dixon & Rina Yamashita getting violent and a mindmelting main event between Dark Sheik & Sonny Kiss!

    Follow Patches Chance on Twitter: @patcheschance

    Follow Let Them Wrestle on Twitter: @LetThemWrestle

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! The biggest week in pro wrestling is upon us, and we're previewing all of the queer ongoings hitting Philadelphia this week with Grit & Glitter's Em Fear & Don Halliwell! They and Brian Bell discuss Big Gay Brunch 9, For The Culture, 880's Philly debut, Tournament of Breath, Combat FIghts Unlimited and all the other shows that we're looking forward to checking out!

    Follow Em Fear on Twitter: @ForkedPgh

    Follow Don Halliwell on Twitter: @donhalliwell1

    Follow Grit & Glitter on Twitter: @gritglitterpod

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! EFFY's Big Gay Brunch 9 is just over a week away, so we welcomed back the man behind the show, EFFY, to the show this week! He & Brian Bell discuss BGB 9, the stresses and challenges behind holding these events, continuing the effort to divest wrestling from corporatist mindsets, How the BGB has evolved since 2014 and EFFY's blood feud with Mance Warner that has taken over GCW!

    Follow EFFY on Twitter: @EFFYlives

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! Let's get limber as we welcome DUSK Pro founder and bendy wrestler Parm Singh Mann to the show! He & Brian Bell chat the founding of DUSK Pro, its upcoming show on March 29, Parm's experiences in wrestling, the changes in the Vancouver wrestling scene, women's wrestling in the PNW and Dangal!

    Follow Parm Singh Mann on Twitter: @BiBoyParm

    Follow DUSK Pro on Twitter: DUSK_ProWres

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! Throw on some shades this week as we welcome The Pride of Oklahoma, "The Spotlight" Logan Knight, to the show! He & Brian Bell discuss the independent wrestling scene in Oklahoma, coming out as pansexual last year, how his wrestling travels have inspired him to change Oklahoma wrestling and his family's connection to The Sheik!

    Follow Logan Knight on Twitter: @LoganKnightPro

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! This week we welcome back the most returningest of returning guests, "The Business" Billy Dixon! He & Brian Bell discuss the challenges and joys of running GCW For The Culture, heeling it up as "The Gaytekeeper" in Uncanny Attractions, the legacy of Pro Wrestling VIBE and bringing his blood feud with Darius Carter to the GCW stage!

    Follow Billy Dixon on Twitter: @TheBillyDixon

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter & Instagram: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter & Instagram: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! This week, we welcome "Worldbreaker" Brick Savage to the show! They and Brian Bell discuss their transition from powerlifting to pro wrestling, Brick's propensity for finding success out of happy accidents, their relationship with their pro wrestler father as a 2nd generation wrestler, how they implement aspects of their gender identity and sexual orientation into their character and drawing inspiration from Max The Impaler!

    Follow Brick Savage on Twitter: @BrickSavage7

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter & Instagram: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter & Instagram: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT

  • Hello, Lovelies! This week we head to So Cal to chat with pro wrestler and Alliance For All Wrestling founder Barbie Boi! He and Brian Bell discuss the creation of AFA, Barbie's goal of representation across marginalized communities and the Los Angeles wrestling scene, why MPW is special to him and turning pro wrestling into his own dreamhouse!

    Follow Barbie Boi on Instagram: @the_barbie_boi

    Follow Brian Bell on Twitter & Instagram: @WonderboyOTM

    Follow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter & Instagram: @LGBTRingPod

    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpod

    Grab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster Tees

    Big thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logo

    Huge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show’s theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBT