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Episode 158: Steven Johnson Talks Jim Londos

February 19, 2025 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #158 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, author and journalist Steven Johnson returns to the show to discuss his new book, Jim Londos: The Golden Greek of Professional Wrestling!

Londos was in many ways the greatest star that pro wrestling ever produced, and Steve and Brian go in-depth on exactly why that was, as well as Londos’ legacy to the business in general.

It’s a journey back in time to the first half of the 20th century and the accomplishments of the immortal Golden Greek.

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

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Episode 108: Steve Johnson

February 21, 2024 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #108 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by longtime pro wrestling journalist, author and historian, Steve Johnson!

Listen in for a conversation on the inner workings of the craft of writing wrestling books, not to mention a dip into history that covers everything from the psychology of Jim Londos to the rise and fall of the territory system and all points in between.