Episode 137: 10 years of Mondo Lucha!

Since starting in 2008, Mondo Lucha! has brought high-flying
wrestling action, burlesque dancers, and live music to its annual
Turner Hall showcase. Along the way, the variety show has managed
to work with renowned pro wrestlers, sell out numerous shows, and
become a must-attend Milwaukee event. Just how big has Mondo
Lucha! become? This year's 10th Anniversary Spectacular sold out
within a month of being announced, despite there being absolutely
zero information about who'd be wrestling and who would be
playing (at least until this week) at Turner Hall on September 7.
Even without any details, the show sells itself.


Prior to the 10th Anniversary, host Tyler Maas joined Mondo
Lucha! founders Andrew Gorzalski and Jay Gilkay to talk about the
incomparable show's origin, standout moments from its decade-long
run, some behind-the-scenes anecdotes, what's planned for this
year's Spectacular, and where the show is headed.


This episode is brought to you by Surly Brewing, a
Minnesota-based brewery and the official beer of On The Record.
Join Surly at Somerset Amphitheater for the brewery's annual
Darkness Day on Saturday, September 29. Music used in this
episode comes courtesy of Piles ("Blue Glue") and Indonesian Junk
("When I Find You").