Combat Sports Historian and Martial Artist
Podcasts about pro wrestling topics from 1900 to 1930.
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4gvdnq/Episode_477tfz4.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss the careers of Jim Londos and Primo Carnera leading into a review of the 1950 wrestling match. Update We start off with an update about our recording schedule. One of the team is on the injured reserve, so we will be recording on Skype for the next several episodes.
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6qx7wc/Episode_457r6gp.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss the Vince McMahon scandal, the dirty deeds of promoters in the past, and review the 2024 Royal Rumble. We end this long episode talking about wrestling on TV in St. Louis during the 1980s. Update We spend time discussing the WWE scandal involving Vince McMahon and John Laurenitius. Main
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/apvrw5/Episode_449wyfa.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadUpdate I have committed to finishing the St. Louis history book in the next few months. Since I also want to finish the story of Ed “Strangler” Lewis’ career, I am going to work on both projects at the same time. I should finish both projects by late summer or early fall 2024. I
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n9e7e9/Episode_4382qwo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadUpdate I have finished writing Origins of a Legend: The Making of Ed “Strangler” Lewis. After editing, it should be released in late January/early February 2024. We briefly discuss Vince Russo’s ideas for a women’s wrestling organization. We try to figure out the market for this material. We also suggest a therapist is probably
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z9gqwp/Episode_426s6a2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss how gambling schemes fed into professional wrestling’s unsavory reputation. Update I am two-thirds done with the book on Ed “Strangler” Lewis’ early career. The book should be out in late January or early February. This episode is sponsored by Redhawk Mercantile. Main Content We discuss a 19th Century gambling
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/25sh5a/Episode_418ooth.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss a new discover about Ed “Strangler” Lewis, why Mort Henderson was picked to be the Masked Marvel, and a look at Jerry Lawler vs. “Dirty” Dutch Mantel. Update After recapping Stanislaus Zybszko double-crossing the Gold Dust Trio, I reveal that Ed “Strangler” Lewis wrestled Stanislaus Zbyszko for the first
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r3wpan/Episode40.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss a Christmas Night wrestling fiasco in 1911. Update We intend to release forty podcasts next year and twenty blog posts. Main Topic We discuss a match between Stanislaus Zbyszko and Giovanni Raicievich on Christmas Night 1911. The controversial match lacking much action led to an action packed riot in
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/svhis7/Episode_39-59hfh4.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss how and when Billy Sandow and Ed “Strangler” Lewis really met. Update We discuss the status of my research project on Ed “Strangler” Lewis’ early career. We also discuss AEW’s recent problems ending their shows on time. We finish with terrible NFL owners and their tendency to stick their
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ck4mz9/Episode39.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss the famous double-cross of “Big” Wayne Munn and the Gold Dust Trio by Stanislaus Zbyszko. Update We discuss the podcast and website schedule for 2024. I plan on recording forty podcasts and writing twenty posts for 2024. We will release three to four podcasts a year. Main Topic In
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/etnjei/Episode_38-57paw4.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss news, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, Joe Stecher in the 1910s, and review a match from Mid-Atlantic in 1983. Update I have completed about a third of the new project on Ed “Strangler” Lewis’ early career. I think the project may be complete in mid-January 2024. We discuss