Deep Dive with Rich Fann

VIP AUDIO 8/17 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): The Deep…Dive with Rich Fann (AD-FREE): Deep Dive Movie Review with Sean Radican – Kingdom (2019) and Awake (2019), what worked in both movies, more (51 min.)

August 17, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Sean Radican of the “Radican Worldwide” VIP podcast returns to do a Deep Dive into the movies with host Rich Fann. Rich and Sean talk about the all-action “Kingdom,” which was […]

VIP AUDIO 8/3 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): “The Curse of Osaka” for IWGP Champions in G1, review of NJPW G1 Tournament through Night 13, predictions, and more with live callers (56 min)

August 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich is solo chatting about G1’s “Curse of Osaka” with regards to IWGP Champs, thoughts on the G1 up to Night 13, and predictions from callers on how they see the […]

VIP AUDIO 7/27 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Beyond Wrestling’s Americanrana 2019 Preview, Sean’s on location experiences watching the promotion grow to this point, predictions, and more (56 min)

July 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Sean Radican joins to preview Beyond Wrestling’s Americanrana 19! With Fann and Radican’s coverage of the Beyond Uncharted Territory on PWTorch.com weekly, it was only fitting that Rich and Sean cover […]

VIP AUDIO 7/20 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Deep Dive G-1 Therapy post-SANADA & EVIL, the influence of Shibata, coverage of G-1 in Dallas mini roundtable, more (42 min)

July 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, I do a little self care and talk through SANADA and EVIL facing off in the G-1 B block, talk about the influence of Shibata on the G-1 stories of KENTA, […]

VIP AUDIO 7/13 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): On the Canvas’s Zack Heydorn joins to discuss the glut of shows between AEW/WWE/NXT/Evolve this weekend, whether on demand makes it less stressful, the dual roles Jon Moxley maintains in AEW and New Japan, more (76 min)

July 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Zack Heydorn of On the Canvas with Zack Heydorn and the Monday Night Reviews on PWTorch.com joins to talk about the glut of wrestling on Saturday – and what the power […]

VIP AUDIO 7/6 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Deep Dive conversation with Shelley Pack and Josh Sutherland, creators of “Chasing Molly” film starring Kurt Angle – what led to film’s creation, Angle’s involvement, being an inclusive set, how wrestling and improv relate, more (48 min)

July 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Shelley Pack and Josh Sutherland of the movie “Chasing Molly” took the time to chat with me regarding the film, their labor of love making it, the work ethic needed, and […]

VIP AUDIO 6/28 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Sean Radican of PWTorch’s Radican Worldwide joins to talk AEW Roster and spotlight Joey Janela, Darby Allin, and Private Party, matches to watch outside of AEW, and more (58 min)

June 28, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Sean Radican joins Rich to talk two singles and one tag team in AEW leading into the Fyter Fest show – in particular, Joey Janela, Darby Allin and The Team of […]

VIP AUDIO 6/22 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Dr. Shahid Abdul-Hadi joins to talk wrestling “body snatchers” – which folks would do best with another competitor’s personality, and more (58 min)

June 22, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Dr. Shahid Abdul-Hadi of Stunt Granny joins to talk body snatchers – wrestlers who could be swapped if given the opportunity, and how that may turn out. Rich and Shahid cover […]

VIP AUDIO 6/15 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Deep Dive…to the Movies with Sean Radican, talking The Unity of Heroes and Triple Threat – what worked, what didn’t, how they tie into pro wrestling, more (39 min)

June 15, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Sean Radican, host of Radican Worldwide, joins to talk about two movies we watched – The Unity of Heroes and Triple Threat. Both movies are action-packed, with one being directed by […]

VIP AUDIO 6/8 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Jeff J Luffy of “Jeff vs. The World” talking wrestling conventions, the price of being a superfan, other countries, Dark Phoenix, and more (64 min)

June 8, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Jeff of Jeff vs.The World joins Rich to talk best places to hold events similar to Starrcast in terms of wrestling conventions, the cost of being a superfan nowadays, going international with the […]

VIP AUDIO 6/1 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Talking Chikara with Gillan Borum, influences throughout the wrestling world, the greatness of Bryce Remsberg, Chuck Taylor, Orange Cassidy, and more (59 min)

June 1, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Gill Borum (@gilldozer) talk Chikara’s influence on Gillan’s independent wrestling fandom, the power of the Hatfields, the history of the promotion, and listener calls on the fun, family-friendly promotion. The pair […]

VIP AUDIO 5/25 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Starrcast on-site reports, interview with Konnan, Ready to Rumble Watch, more (30 min)

May 25, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Rich is on site in Las Vegas for Starrcast II and AEW’s Double or Nothing show, and gives his thoughts on the venue itself, comparing Starrcast II to Starrcast, notes from the media […]

VIP AUDIO 5/18 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): MLW’s Salina De La Renta talks Promociones Dorado, being a Latina Executive Producer at the age of 22, the art of villainy, more (33 min)

May 18, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Salina De La Renta, fresh off executive producing the highest viewed episode of MLW Fusion, joins Rich for a chat on her career so far, the trust that Court Bauer puts in her […]

VIP AUDIO 5/11 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Sean Radican returns to review Mortal Kombat 11, storyline mode featuring WWE’s Ronda Rousey, what can WWE take from the 27 year long franchise, more (77 min)

May 11, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Sean Radican moves from host of Radican Worldwide on VIP to co-host this week to review the newest Mortal Kombat game – MK 11! Given the WWE focus – between wrestler cosplay and […]

VIP AUDIO 5/4 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Brandon of WhySoSeriousPod joins to talk toxic fandom, WWE mission statements, more (60 min)

May 4, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: Brandon of WhySoSeriousPod joins to talk with Rich this week about his issues with fandom going too far – particularly with regard to fans turning on “corporate picks” at the top, as well […]

VIP AUDIO 4/27 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): WrestleMania Week Diary (Finally!) plus a chat with @Buffalowins on his experience seeing the madness first-hand (35 min)

April 27, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: At long last, Rich’s diary of the week of WrestleMania is upon you! Listen as he talks about the first half (not covered on the New Japan Preview) and his newfound love for […]

VIP AUDIO 4/20 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Justin McClelland returns to chat about ROH, live show experiences, more (58 min)

April 20, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Justin returns to chat with Rich about Ring of Honor, the transition from their frequency of shows in Ohio over the last few years, his experience at a live show last […]

VIP AUDIO 4/13 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Jeff of Jeff vs the World joins to chat post-Mania fallout, lack of Mania signage around NYC, giving Sasha Banks more respect, more (62 min)

April 13, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Jeff of Jeff vs the World returns to talk about the week post-Mania, some of the Sasha Banks situation, and his thoughts on the impending Superstar shakeup! They also talk about […]

VIP AUDIO 4/6 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): WrestleMania Week Diary part one, New Japan / ROH G1 preview, chat with Chris Maitland, preview for additional Deep Dive Lives, more (26 min)

April 6, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week is a shorter Dive, as part of the coverage of the Mania week activities. Rich and Chris Maitland chat about Chris’s experience coming with Rich on prior Mania weeks and the […]

VIP AUDIO 3/30 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): A Deep Dive into WrestleMania Week and Rich’s coverage for the Torch, more (57 min)

March 30, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich dives into his ‘Mania week plans – and the PWTorch listener meetup at Legends for those not going to WrestleMania at MetLife, as well as talking Beyond Wrestling’s upcoming series, […]

VIP AUDIO 3/23 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): A Deep Dive into wrestling families, a little New Japan Cup, more (66 min)

March 23, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich opens with some real talk on the week outside of wrestling in Pittsburgh, and how that’s mixed into wrestling and pushing through to talk families with Kylin Furlow, PWTorch Contributor […]

VIP AUDIO 3/16 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Austin Appreciation Day with Daniel Palmer (@Dpalm66) and nerding out Marvel Style, more (46 min)

March 16, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week is Austin appreciation week! Before we start that, however, I would be remiss without having Daniel Palmer – aka Dpalm aka The Galactus of MTR Network – spending the first five […]

VIP AUDIO 3/9 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Fastlane preview and a mini ode to Kento Miyahara (64 min)

March 9, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week is a two-fer, as I’m covering the upcoming Fastlane PPV, as well as three Kento Miyahara matches I’ve had the chance to watch this week. I chat with callers about Kofi […]

VIP AUDIO 3/2 – PWTorch Dailycast – The Deep…Dive (AD-FREE): Talking Wrestlers NFL Combine Style with Cam Hawkins, Shah Abdul Hadi…and Bruce Mitchell?! (93 min)

March 2, 2019

SHOW SUMMARY: This week is fun, folks. With the NFL Draft scouting combine this week, I wanted to give a taste of conversations I’ve had over the years with friends regarding athletic wrestlers and wrestlers that […]