Monthly Archives: April 2024

Podcast

Episode 117: Matt Farmer

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #117 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by the accomplished wrestling promoter and historian, Matt Farmer!

Join Brian and Matt for a discussion of old school vs. new school, WWF vs. NWA, the life of a wrestling researcher, Singapore, the Caribbean and a whole lot more.

Late night WCW, curtain-jerkers, Road Warriors vs. LOD, Gorilla Monsoon’s lost matches, the different versions of Ric Flair–it’s all here 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 116: Candace Cordelia

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #116 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by wrestling reporter and interviewer, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s own Candace Cordelia!

Join Brian and Candace for a discussion of PWI, wrestling reality shows, women’s wrestling, early 2000s fandom, life on the red carpet and a whole lot more.

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

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Episode 115: Whipdog & Mr. Joe Walker

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #115 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by DeSean “Whipdog” Whipple and Mr. Joe Walker of the Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast!

It’s an in-depth three-man panel talking about everything from the ins and outs of wrestling journalism, to hip-hop and wrestling connections, to the legacy of Hulk Hogan, and more.

Jay-Z big times WWE, John Cena meets Method Man, Brian stays at the Hulkster’s house, and many other stories!

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

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Episode 114: WWE Employee Roundtable

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #114 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

In honor of WrestleMania week, and in light of recent discussions of WWE corporate culture, Brian has put together a roundtable of former WWE employees.

Brian and his guests, former head of security Jimmy Noonan, former creative director Deb Jaswaye, and former WWE.com web editor Lou DiPietro, engage in a frank, nuanced discussion of what it was like to work inside the WWE machine.

It’s a complex, in-depth discussion and an emotional rollercoaster you won’t want to miss.

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

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