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Episode 241: Jeff Bowdren Talks the Best of the 1980s

October 8, 2026 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #241 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes back to the show Jeff “The Booker” Bowdren, to discuss his new book, The Best of the ’80s: One Man’s Choices for the Best Matches of a Decade of Change!

It’s a far-reaching conversation about the best matches of that unforgettable decade and what made them great. Plus: The greatness of Jimmy and Gary Hart! The underrated Hulk Hogan! And even some movie talk!

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

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Episode 148: Jeff Bowdren

December 4, 2024 TGBL2022

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #148 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes Jeff Bowdren of the Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren and Barry podcast!

Listen in for some convo on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, as well as Jeff and Brian’s takes on some of the major territories and promotions of the past, including ECW, the AWA, GLOW, World Class, SMW, and others!