Veronica Litton is better known in kayfabe as Veronica Shannon, one of the founders of Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF), and a pioneer of modern Pinoy pro-wrestling. On this episode she talked about the challenges of being a trans woman in local sports entertainment, the early days and struggles of the MWF, how the wrestling ring is a platform for progressive storytelling, and her Wattpad novel on Pinoy rock "Some Jingle Jangle Morning."    *** The Dead Drop Podcast is field recordings and conversations from the Philippine and Asian fringe. Hosted by award-winning Manila-based journalist and writer Karl R. De Mesa. This is my cultural dead drop for everyone who's overwhelmed by online interactions and the cold curation of machine algorithms. Artifacts of creativity for others to find and be inspired by, in a global milieu where genuine surprise is at a premium. Rarely happens anymore. Like the music tape exchange of yore, a thumb drive of journals left anonymously, a box full of mystery books. Unexpected. Welcome. Nonfiction. Get ready for a surprise. *** Contains sound samples from "Cottonmouth" by Surrogate Prey. Used with permission. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app