Episode 70: George Schire

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #70 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is accomplished wrestling historian and long-time old school wrestling fan, George Schire! George grew up on the classic AWA of the ’60s and ’70s, but we also get to so much more in this wonderful tribute to being a wrestling fan in the glorious days of the territories.

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

Episode 69: Howard Baum Remembers Superstar Billy Graham

This week, wrestling photographer and raconteur Howard Baum returns to the show to help me pay tribute to the legacy of the great Superstar Billy Graham, whom we lost last week. The Superstar was a one-of-a-kind talent and a once-in-a-lifetime game-changer, and we do our best to do justice to what he meant to the business.

Join us this week for a reflection on perfection!

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

Episode 68: Pat Laprade

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #68 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is French-Canadian wrestling historian, writer and producer, Pat Laprade! Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the history of Quebec wrestling, Lou Thesz/Edouard Carpentier, Pat’s upcoming Dino Bravo book with Bertrand Herbert, and a whole lot more!

Ne manquez pas le Shut Up and Wrestle de cette semaine!

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

Episode 67: Steve Anderson

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #67 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is podcaster and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan biographer, Steve Anderson! Steve opens up about his time spent with the Brain, the chemistry with Gorilla, and lots more about one of pro wrestling’s most beloved figures of all time.

It’s weasel time this week on Shut Up and Wrestle!

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

Episode 66: Jonard Solie

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #66 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, my guest is Jonard Solie, son of the Dean of Wrestling Announcers, Gordon Solie! Jonard talks with me all about his dad’s awe-inspiring legacy as the voice of wrestling for several generations of fans, as well as his own participation in the Lou Thesz/George Tragos Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa.

Shut Up and Wrestle heads to the Sunshine State this week!

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