Monthly Archives: June 2023

Podcast

Episode 74: Davey O’Hannon

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #74 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is beloved WWF journeyman, “Irish” Davey O’Hannon! Davey was gracious enough to share some of his priceless stories of getting into the business and being around some of the all-time legends, not only in the WWF, but in Amarillo, Central States, the Maritimes and more!

Riding with Bruno and Gorilla! Punching out Dr. Jerry Graham! Bullshitting Bob Geigel! Getting pointers from Don Jardine! All that and more, this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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Episode 73: Tim Keenan

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #73 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is wrestling author and historian Tim Keenan. Tim was the co-author of Everybody Loves Mickey: The Life and Times of Irish Mickey Doyle, and is here to talk about that, his planned biography of Ernie Roth, Detroit Big Time Wrestling, and a whole lot more!

Everybody Loves Mickey, and Everybody Loves Shut Up and Wrestle!

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Episode 72: Abraham Josephine Riesman

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #71 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is Abraham Josephine Riesman, author of the brand-new book, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America. It’s a fascinating look into the history and psyche of the most important and polarizing figure in pro wrestling history, including his all-important relationship with his father.

There should be no chance in hell that you miss this one!

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Episode 71: Kurt Fuller and James Roday Rodriguez

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #71 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my special guests are the great character actor Kurt Fuller and actor/director/producer James Roday Rodriguez. Both were gracious enough to talk about their brushes with the world of wrestling, including Kurt’s unforgettable role as the evil Brell in No Holds Barred.

Plus, they discussed their participation in the new wrestling-themed play, Masters of Puppets, playing at the Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT through Sunday!

Shut Up and Wrestle is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network.

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