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Greco Roman and Catch as Catch Can, epic battles and Carny scams. Why were there two Strangler Lewises? What’s a Hippodrome? Find out when you listen, learn, and party with Nick and Heidi Howitzer: The Pro Wrestling History Nerds!
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Fred Beell
Today Nick and Heidi discuss the railroad expansion into the post-Civil War Midwest, why fire is bad, old timey language that makes us giggle, and of course the early life and career of Fred Beell.
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Lenny Montana
Today we discuss a man of many stolen gimmicks. A man with multiple shots at the NWA title. A man who set fires, committed crimes, did prison time, and was the body guard of a Mafia boss, who went on to be a movie icon.
Nick and Heidi tell the story of Lenny Montana!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
-The Godfather Wars, by Mark Seal. From the March, 2009 Vanity Fair. -
Respect Women's Wrestling
How did an all-women's show impact the Colorado Wrestling Scene? How do women wrestlers navigate the world of regional pro wrestling? Why did Priscilla Kelly kick Heidi Howitzer in the face?
Listen up as we solve these mysteries and tell wild stories from Respect Women's Wrestling!
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Sam Sheppard
Murder, scandals, intervention by the supreme court, Nazi in-laws, a Texas Death match, and the hottest short run a tag team could ask for. Today Nick and Heidi discuss the life and career of Sam Sheppard!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
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1990s' Martial Arts Instructional Videos.
Join Nick and Nova Mente BJJ Instructor Troy Everett for a look back at the world of martial arts instructional VHS tapes. So wash your gi, buy a black belt online, and get ready to kick your friends in the head while learning karate in your basement!
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Cora Livingston, Part 11
The end of an era, the decline of the Howard Theater, the Bowsers enjoy the success of their Boston promotion, and of course a few arrests, rumors, and drama. It's the conclusion of our look at the life and times of Cora Livingston!
Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert
Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.
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This is a great podcast. Nick and Chongo do a great deep dive in the history of Pro Wrestling. If you are a Pro Wrestling, MMA or even a history fan. Do yourself a favor and sit back and listen to an episode you will really enjoy it.
Wow! The most entertaining!
Normally, Nick Gossert really annoys me, but not here! It’s really nice to not have to see him when he speaks, but also I’m learning so much about wrestling and the wrestlers personalities! It gets me really amped to watch some matches! Absolutely recommend!
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