The Retro Wrestling Archive Podcasts

Retro Wrestling Archive Podcasts
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A collection of podcasts from the Retro Wrestling Archive YouTube channel featuring the podcasts of Gene Jackson's Jackson Media Creations and Brian Tramel's STSPod.club. retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

  1. 3H AGO

    STSPod #101- Paul MacArthur from Wrestling Perspective

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This is the 4th show in the “Let’s Talk Shiznit on the Dirt Sheets” series. Episode 101 features Paul MacArthur talking about the Wrestling Perspective. BT & Paul talk about when he started being a fan, they did not do news, started doing interviews, how many subscribers ?, how many issues ?, why did they stop? and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    38 min

  2. 1D AGO

    STSPod #49: Hey, Hey it's Conrad Thompson

    It’s Tuesday and it’s time for a new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This week from one of the top downloaded wrestling podcasts Conrad Thompson joins BT for Episode 49, Season 3. Conrad talks about “Something to Wrestle” with Bruce Pritchard, “What Happened When” with Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair, podcast stats, Jim Cornette, Dave Meltzer, Chris Jericho, Konnan, the city tour and much more. SHARE! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    31 min

  3. 3D AGO

    STSPod #59: Scott Bowden

    It’s time for Episode 59 of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel is joined by Scott Bowden to talk about Lance Russell, Jerry Lawler, Kentucky Fried Rasslin, Bam Bam Bigelow, being a manager in Memphis, Lawler & Bowden as a team, heat with Dave Brown on Randy Hales, things not to say backstage at Memphis Wrestling, cutting promos on each other in high school, the hair match and more for an action packed 48 minutes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    48 min

  4. 5D AGO

    STSPod #58: Lance Russell Tribute & More!

    This week’s “special edition” of Shootin The Shiznit is dedicated to Lance Russell. Brian Tramel puts clips together in this episode all about Lance. He also sits down with Brian Thompson and “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony to talk about Lance. A great segment from longtime friend Steve Beverly and more wraps up 43 minutes of Episode 58. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    43 min

  5. JAN 3

    WTF News Desk - December 2025

    It’s time for the December edition of WTF News Desk, where Brian Tramel and Gene Jackson once again attempt to make sense of a wrestling world that absolutely refuses to make ANY sense. This month’s episode is loaded with bizarre headlines, questionable takes, accidental fires, stolen megaphones, star ratings that defy logic, and just enough real wrestling insight to remind you that yes, unlike similar shows......these guys actually know what they’re talking about. On this month’s WTF News Desk: * The annual WTF-inator Award, and why the winner somehow won it without even being in WWE all year this year * Dave Meltzer’s star ratings, injury stats, and definitions of “heat” that spark another round of what the f*? * AEW vs WWE ratings talk, Tony Khan optimism, and Dave doing mental gymnastics to explain it all * The referee controversy everyone argued about… and why the ref actually did his job * John Cena retirement discourse, grifters crawling out of the woodwork, and lawsuit timing that feels way too convenient * WrestleCade madness: stolen megaphones, missing belts, and convention chaos * Ric Flair drunken cameo embarrassment, Darby Allin setting his brother ON FIRE, and fans spending way too much money on bad ideas * Nikki Bella rumors, social media nonsense, and why wrestlers should stop oversharing * A deep (and funny) breakdown of what “heat” actually means in wrestling — from people who’ve lived it and experienced it As always, this isn’t a news show in the traditional sense — it’s a monthly therapy session for wrestling fans trying to survive the internet age. If you like your wrestling commentary:✔️ Smart✔️ Sarcastic✔️ Old-school leaning✔️ And completely unimpressed by bad takes …then you’re in the right place. 📌 New episodes monthly📌 Full shows and exclusives on Patreon📌 Like, subscribe, and embrace the madness This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    1h 32m

  6. 12/31/2025

    STSPod #99: Jon Gallagher

    It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This is the third show in the “Let’s Talk Shiznit on the Dirt Sheets” series. Episode 99 features Jon Gallagher talking about the Wrestling Forum. BT & Jon talk about when Jon started being a fan, what inspired him to start the wrestling zine, how many subscribers?, why did it end?, the process of putting the newsletter together, wrestling conventions, Paul Heyman story & more. Join us for 40 minutes of a fun show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    41 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    STSPod #71: Steve Beverly Part Two

    It’s time for a “special edition” of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 71 Brian Tramel sits down with Steve Beverly again for part 2 of his interview to talk about why did the 80's change wrestling?, wrestling and technology, Eddie Gilbert, Dusty Rhodes, WCW hotline, Missy Hyatt, a nasty phone call from Tom Zenk, Lance Russell, Wrestling Observer hotline, Freddy Miller and more in this 43 minute show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    42 min

  8. 12/27/2025

    Retro Wrestling Re-View WCW Podcast Ep. 4 - Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin’ Cajun

    Gene Jackson and “Broadcast” Bob Anderson head down to New Orleans for Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin’ Cajun, one of the strangest, longest, and most uneven Clash shows of the era — but also one of the most historically important. This episode features a deep dive into: • The Steamboat vs. Flair two-out-of-three falls World Title match• Why the “Family Man” presentation of Ricky Steamboat never quite worked• The Samoan SWAT Team replacing chaos with even more chaos• The Midnight Express opening yet another Clash with a 20-minute match• The Great Muta casually ruining a man’s eyesight before the opening bell• Junkyard Dog vs. Butch Reed and the official JYD Bump Counter™• Why half the card is missing and why that might be a blessing• WCW’s obsession with nerve holds, long openers, and crowd killing pacing Along the way, Gene and Bob veer into classic territory talk, nostalgia tangents, hair critiques, robe rankings, and the ongoing realization that 1989 WCW is equal parts brilliance and self sabotage. If you love WCW history, Clash of the Champions deep cuts, and honest, sarcastic retro wrestling commentary, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

    2h 29m
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A collection of podcasts from the Retro Wrestling Archive YouTube channel featuring the podcasts of Gene Jackson's Jackson Media Creations and Brian Tramel's STSPod.club. retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

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