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Episode 182: Dan Murphy Talks Ed Don George

August 6, 2025 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #182 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes author Dan Murphy back to the show to talk about his new book, Ed Don George: The Remarkable Life of an Olympian and Pro Wrestling Champion.

Ed Don was a superstar in his day, although sometimes overlooked today, and Brian and Dan give him his full due this week, with a look at the amazing career of this dominant world champion of the 1930s, as well as his years as a promoter and beyond.

It’s a deep dive into an often forgotten era in pro wrestling history.

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

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Episode 139: Dan Murphy

October 2, 2024 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #139 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

Shut Up and Wrestle returns this week with Brian’s guest, wrestling writer and historian, Dan Murphy!

Brian chats with Dan about his work with the CAC and his history in wrestling magazines, as well as his upcoming book on Ed Don George. There’s a lot of early wrestling history in this one, plus they even tackle the age-old question: Where the hell is Mark Lewin?