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Episode 237: Jon Langmead Talks Jack Pfefer

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #237 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian welcomes back to the show writer and historian Jon Langmead, for a conversation on eccentric mid 20th century wrestling promoter Jack Pfefer.

Brian and Jon compare notes on their visits to the Jack Pfefer Archive at Notre Dame University. Plus, an important conversation on the problem of generative AI in the world of wrestling history writing and research.

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

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Episode 208: Jon Langmead Talks Wrestling Magazines

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #208 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

Blood and guts! Apartment wrestling! Insane made-up stories! Lurid covers! Who doesn’t love the heyday of classic wrestling magazines?

This week, Brian welcomes back to the show author and historian Jon Langmead, to take a fond look back at this wonderful period of wrestling fandom and all that came with it.

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

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Episode 106: Jon Langmead

Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #106 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon!

This week, Brian is joined by Jon Langmead, author of BALLYHOO: THE ROUGHHOUSERS, CON ARTISTS AND WILD MEN WHO INVENTED PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING!

It’s a deep dive into early 20th history wrestling history, including Jim Londos, Jack Curley, Joe Stecher, Strangler Lewis, Frank Gotch, George Hackenschmidt, Toots Mondt and many more!

Wax up your handlebar mustache and give it a listen!

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

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