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Episode 147: Kerby Strom

November 27, 2024 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #147 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, we head back to the Pacific Northwest with a visit from collector, historian and longtime listener, Kerby Strom!

Brian and Kerby’s conversation goes all over the place, starting in Portland and Tacoma, heading to New York, and all places in between. It’s a rose-colored journey through territorial wrestling nostalgia–plus learn about Kerby’s involvement with preserving rare Don Owen wrestling footage.

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

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Episode 112: Mike Rodgers

March 20, 2024 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #112 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by Portland Wrestling historian, Mike Rodgers!

Recipient of the 2019 Jim Melby Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, Mike is the author of such books as The Encyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers, Katie Bar the Door, and others, and stops by this week for an in-depth discussion of growing up with wrestling in the Pacific Northwest, and the many stars who made it special.

It’s a trip to Don Owen territory, this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!