Bad Light Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Watson
Hosted by photographer Michael Watson, Bad Light Podcast features conversations about creativity & wrestling with other photographers making work in Pro Wrestling.
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week's guest is Geoff Cole, better known as Shooting the Indies. We talk about his journey in wrestling photography, shooting for Destiny Pro and Alpha1.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Geoff (guest):
IG-@shootingtheindies
Tw-@shoottheindies
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Ethan Page & Josh Alexander (intro):
IG-@OfficialEGO
Tw-@official_ego
IG-@walking_weapon
Tw-@walking_weapon
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAClub
Nothing (music):
IG- @bandofnothing
Tw- @bandofnothing
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week is a fun chat with the talented Justin Cotterell. We talk about how he went from taking photos at wrestling events from his seat to now shooting ringside for Championship Wrestling from Hollywood.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Justin Cotterell (guest):
IG- @justin_cotterell_esi
Tw- @justin_cesi
Michael (host):
IG- @brainbuster_
Tw- @Brainbuster__
Heather Monroe (intro):
IG- @heatherisme
Tw- @Heatherisme
Dennis:
IG- @CILAClub
Tw- @CILAClub
Nothing (music):
IG- @bandofnothing
Tw- @bandofnothing
John Jr(logo):
IG- @outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit and have a great conversation with the talented David Perez. We chat about his start in photography shooting for esports to now shooting wrestling for House of Glory among other promotions.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
David Perez (guest):
IG- @2ndgunny
Tw- @2ndgunny
Michael (host):
IG- @brainbuster_
Tw- @Brainbuster__
Santana (intro):
IG- @santana_proud
Tw- @Santana_Proud
Dennis:
IG- @CILAClub
Tw- @CILAClub
Nothing (music):
IG- @bandofnothing
Tw- @bandofnothing
John Jr(logo):
IG- @outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to photographer, Earl Gardner.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Earl Gardner (guest):
IG- @EarlWGardner
Tw- @EarlWGardner
Michael (host):
IG- @brainbuster_
Tw- @Brainbuster__
AJ Gray (intro):
IG- @callmekrisstat
Tw- @RichHomieJuice
Dennis:
IG- @CILAClub
Tw- @CILAClub
Nothing (music):
IG- @bandofnothing
Tw- @bandofnothing
John Jr(logo):
IG- @outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit and have a great conversation with the immensely talented Ryan Loco. We chat about his start in pro wrestling photography to now shooting for UFC, working freelance with WWE superstars, and working the AEW show for MGM.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Ryan Loco (guest):
IG- @ryanloco
Tw- @ryanloco
Michael (host):
IG- @brainbuster_
Tw- @Brainbuster__
Kris Statlander (intro):
IG- @callmekrisstat
Tw- @callmekrisstat
Dennis:
IG- @CILAClub
Tw- @CILAClub
Nothing (music):
IG- @bandofnothing
Tw- @bandofnothing
John Jr(logo):
IG- @outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to Mark Johnston. Mark works for promotions like Hoodslam, West Coast Pro Wrestling and All Pro Wrestling. We talk about his passion for visual art and his history in filmography as well as photography.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Mark Johsnton (guest):
IG- @mj_cinema
Michael (host):
IG- @brainbuster_
Tw- @Brainbuster__
The Rascalz (intro):
Tw- @DezmondXavier
Tw- @TheTreyMiguel
Tw- @zachary_wentz
Dennis:
IG- @CILAClub
Tw- @CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG- @cultureabusefanzine
Tw- @cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG- @outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit and have a great conversation with the supremely talented Harry Aaron. We chat about his start in pro wrestling photography to now shooting for MLW, Limitless, and WWE Performance Center.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Harry Aaron (guest):
IG- @thirdharry
Tw- @harryaaron
Michael (host):
IG- @brainbuster_
Tw- @Brainbuster__
Matt Sydal (intro):
IG- @mattsydal
Tw- @findevan
Dennis:
IG- @CILAClub
Tw- @CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG- @cultureabusefanzine
Tw- @cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG- @outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to film photographer, Ruby Scala. Ruby is back and shares with us her experience at "The Wrld on GCW"
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Ruby (guest):
IG-@monsoon.bb
Tw-@monsoonbb
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to film photographer, Ruby Scala. We chat about shooting polaroids and her upcoming trip to Indianapolis for the first big indie show back from quarantine.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Ruby (guest):
IG-@monsoon.bb
Tw-@monsoonbb
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Effy (intro):
IG-@effylives
Tw-@effylives
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week's guest is Robert Starkz-Bellamy, better known as Mouse. We talk about how he started photographing wrestling in the midwest & how connecting with his scene opened up new opportunities.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Robert (guest):
IG-@mouses_wrestling_adventures
Tw-@WCWMouse3911
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Billie Starkz (intro):
IG-@billie_starkz
Tw-@BillieStarkz
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week I talk to my good friend Kevin Quiroz. We chat about how shooting film brought us together, PWG and upcoming projects he's working on for Mind Games Zine.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Kevin (guest):
IG-@35mm.wrestling
Tw-@35mm_wrestling
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Brody King (intro):
IG-@brodyxking
Tw-@brodyxking
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. My guest this week is terrific New York based photographer, Sofie Vasquez. We talk about her influences stemming from classic boxing photography & discovering pro wrestling.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
West(guest):
IG-@bullsinthebrnx
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Danhausen (intro):
IG-@danhausenad
Tw-@DanhausenAD
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week is a fun chat with the supremely talented West Smith. We talk about his experience with Defy, shooting in Japan & his weird and wonderful DIY art photography.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
West(guest):
IG-@ukulelepunk
Tw-@Ukulele_Punk
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Darby Allin (intro):
IG-@darbyallin
Tw-@darbyallin
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAClub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This week we sit have a great conversation with the supremely talented Rob Brazier. We chat about his start in pro wrestling over 10 years ago with a simple point & shoot, to photography William Regal & referring matches in Paris.
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Rob(guest):
IG-@TheHeadDrop
Tw-@RobBrazierphoto
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Killer Kelly (intro):
IG-@KellyWrestling
Tw-@Kelly_WP
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@CILAclub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
Wrestling photographer, Michael Watson hosts creative conversations with other photographers working in pro wrestling about their journey and process. This debut episode Michael is joined by long time friend, the incredible Zia Hiltey. We talk about everything ranging to her start with Chikara all the way to shooting a sold out show at Madison Square Garden!
Vital links:
Bad Light Zine:
Badlightzine.bigcartel.com
Zia(guest):
IG-@zia_shoots_wrestling
Tw-@welcome_to_earf
Michael(host):
IG-@brainbuster_
Tw-@brainbuster__
Dennis:
IG-@CILAClub
Tw-@cilaclub
Culture Abuse (music):
IG-@cultureabusefanzine
Tw-@cultureabuse
John Jr(logo):
IG-@outlaw.press
UltraMantis Black (intro):
@ultramantis.black