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The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithLonging For The Old Ways - With Dave Dynasty!The Show: It's the new episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated), an as usual, Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) engage in the lively banter that keeps fans coming back for more each week. Lack of rules in today wrestling? Wrestlers and their beer brands? Ice cream store mascots? More freeform conversation - the kind you find in every edition of the OWH.The Guest: Smith welcomes back fellow podcaster Dave Dynasty (Wrestling Nostalgia on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network) for his third appearance on the...2025-07-181h 04The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithMemorabilia, Mags, & Mayhem - With Brian R. Solomon!It's the first Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast that's also a July 4th celebration as host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) welcomes back fellow podcaster and best-selling author Brian R. Solomon and co-host Joe Puccio for a special expanded holiday version. Smith and Solomon meet in person for the first time and discuss Brian's amazing collections of mat memorabilia and mags, and the pair contrast their jobs writing for wrestling publications; collecting into their adulthood; and more. Plus: Puccio details his admiration for one of AEW's biggest stars, and few a few seconds ... well, there's minor fireworks before the...2025-07-041h 25The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithSouthwest Memories & More - With Wrestler Weekly's Mike Leotis!It's another enjoyable look back at at classic wrestling as host Bob Smith (former managing editor of PWI) and longtime wrestling maven Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) present their memories of Southwest Championship Wrestling! Featuring stars from Mil Mascaras and Tully Blanchard through Bob Sweetan and Scott Casey, the classic Southwest TV show - it even appeared on the USA Network - had a huge impact on the mat world during its heyday. PLUS: Co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and Smith begin the show with the kind of wide-ranging conversation that's become the hallmark of this unique wrestling nostalgia podcast!2025-06-271h 45The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithToo Frequent Factions & The New TV Wars!The Four Horsemen. The NWO. The Bloodline. The Dangerous Alliance. During the past few decades, the “faction” has become a key word in the presentation of pro wrestling – every promotion seems to have a group of key wrestlers that joins up to wreak havoc. Today, it seems like factions are everywhere – several in every organization – but has the concept run its course? Join former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith and journalist Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) for the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, where the veteran duo discuss the constant interfering and match meddling of modern times. Plus: Smit...2025-06-2052 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA WWF Original - With Magazine Editor Ed Helinski!It's the first meeting ever of two wrestling magazine veterans - the origninal magazine editor for the World Wrestling Federation, Ed Helenski and former PWI managing editor Bob Smith - on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Helinski talks about his experiences with the World Wrestling Federation's first magazine as well as the period when the wrestling organization went from a regional powerhouse to the first true national force in pro wrestling. PLUS: Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and Smith look back at a host of nostalgic pro wrestling topics to start off the party on the...2025-06-131h 21The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithGreat New Stuff & Greater Old Memories - With Rick Del Santo!It’s a wide-ranging new episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as one of the busiest people in the east coast indie scene in the U.S. – veteran wrestling maven and podcaster Rick Del Santo – returns to the show. From then versus now to hopeful stories about the independent scene to a wealth of fond memories, Del Santo and host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) rekindle the type of banter that has helped usher the OWH to its weekly prominence in the wrestling podcast scene. Plus: Co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) gets a lesson on the state of cur...2025-06-061h 32The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA Pat On The Back For A Great Book - With Barry Horowitz!It’s a refreshing blast from the past as host Bob Smith (known for his years at Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a true wrestling legend, Barry Horowitz, to the popular The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Known by some as “enhancement talent,” the talented Horowitz parlayed superb wrestling skills, unique charisma, and a willingness to learn and improve into a multi-decade career working in the WWE, NWA, Global, and many more organizations. And that’s not all – learn all about Horowitz’s new book - Wrestling Is My Gimmick: My Life on the Wrong Side of the...2025-05-301h 42The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Life & Times Of Eddie Gilbert - With Gene Jackson!He was “Hot Stuff” in every way – it was a life like no other where the legendary Eddie Gilbert was concerned. From booking several territories to competing around the globe, Gilbert’s heralded career is the stuff of legend. Join hosts Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) as they welcome fellow podcaster Gene Jackson (WrestleCopia’s Retro Wrestling Re-View), who co-authored a new book, “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert: The Uncrowned King Of Professional Wrestling " (with Doug Gilbert), which is rising up the best-seller lists right now. Learn about Eddie Gilbert’s life and times, take a lo...2025-05-161h 54The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithBob Almost Quits (No, Really!) - With Joe Puccio! So what makes a veteran wrestling writer and podcaster like Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) want to shut off his TV, hurl his headphones out the window, and want to stop covering wrestling for good? Apparently, these thoughts were running through Smith’s mind after this year’s WrestleMania – so join Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) for a podcast that's quite open and honest. What did WrestleMania mean for WWE – and the sport as a whole – going into the future? Take a listen and find out on the most singularly unique wrestling nostalgia podcast on...2025-05-091h 11The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithOnly The Best Wrestling Memories - With Anthony Pires!This one is a little different: Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) has memories of his first live wrestling events - as does fellow broadcaster Anthony Pires. These veteran fans and insiders simply(and honestly) discuss their favorite moments about the mat sport both live and in television - and the result is the most heartfelt and truthful discussion we can recall on any podcast. Plus: Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire and top wrestling newsletters) take a look at classic Canadian wrestling stars. Nothing but appreciation and a lot of fun on this...2025-04-251h 45The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithDaniel Archambeault-May & Ultimate Classic Wrestling - Historic Mat TV!Veteran pro wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a new guest to The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast in Daniel Archambeault-May, the curator and director of Mario Savoldi’s Ultimate Classic Wrestling app. It’s an amazing service that offers rare and classic shows and clips from throughout wrestling history that you won’t want to miss. Also: Smith and Puccio talk classic wrestling TV with a look at great YouTube finds, the mysterious run of the Queen Of The Ring film, and much more on wrestling’s most unique n...2025-04-181h 31The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Wrestling Life Of The Amazing Evan Ginzburg!It's old-home week on this edition of the nostalgic Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, as host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) sits down for the first time in years with the prolific Evan Ginzburg for a lively conversation on all things wrestling. Ginzburg - the multi-faceted talent behind such classic wrestling films as The Wrestler and 350 days - is much more than just a filmmaker. He's also a podcaster, writer and editor, music maven, and so much more. Discover why Ginzburg shuld be considered as an inductee in every Hall of Fame in wrestling in...2025-04-041h 32The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithAlways On The Scene: It's Jammie Ward!Ir's another free-form conversation as host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes back co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and special guest Jammie Ward, late of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network's The Othershop podcast. It's the first time that Smith and Ward had met, and their pair shares a lot of memories - with Ward gracing us with his past moments with Jim Cornette, Jerry Lawler, and much more. Plus: Puccio and Smith start things off with a look at great new wrestling books, and a whole lot more on a wrestling nostalgia trip like no other....2025-03-141h 33The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithHave A Cup Of Wrestling Joe With Bob, Joe ... & Joey Harris!It's wrestling history, hijinks, and hot coffee as the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour - hosted by former PWI managing editor Bob Smith and co-hosted by Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) - welcomes Joey Harris of the unique (and succinct) wrestling podcast The Cup Of Joe Wrestling Show. Harris, a Virginia native, has the distinction of producing one of the shortest wrestling podcasts around - usually less than half an hour - but one that manages to cram a lot of history into every episode. Also: Smith and Puccio whimsically gripe about aging; talk about the rise...2025-02-281h 16The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Amazing Matches Of Memphis - With Mayor McCall & Willie B!It's the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith, the former PWI managing editor - who these days is joined by his new co-host, Joe Puccio (of Generation X-Wire) - as the show welcomes back Mayor McCall and his own co-host, Willy B, proprietors of the Wrasslin' Talk With Mayor McCall podcast. This special edition takes a look back at the greatest Memphis-area matches that Smith, Willy, and McCall have ever seen, as well as memories of Tennessee and more regional flavor. In addition, Puccio looks at a WWE trend he isn't all that fond of...2025-02-211h 23The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithJoe Puccio Joins The Outdated Wrestling Hour - & Talks, Well, Everything!Veteran pro wrestling personality Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) has a big announcement on this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast: There's a new co-host in Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire)! Puccio is a longtime journalist and writer who covers wrestling and entertainment ... sort of like Smith does with his two podcasts, so this new arrangement seems like a perfect fit. Together, this pair of veteran scribes talk about everyone from new WWE signee Ricky Starks to old-timer Pinky Larsen (we know, we know..."who?")! Join the fun on this freeform weekly podcast that's...2025-02-141h 22The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Evolution Of Wrestling Fans - With Brian R. Solomon!It's a truly special edition of Bob Smith's Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as Smith (former PWI managing editor) welcomes back the esteemed pro wrestling writer Brian R. Solomon (Blood & Fire) to this wrestling nostalgia podcast. Together, the pair of veteran journalists take a look at the changing mores and tastes of Pro Wrestling fans through the decades in another great, one-of-a-kind conversation. BONUS: Discover an upgrade to The Outdated Wrestling Hour that will take place in the next episode!Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!2025-02-071h 35The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEric Johnston Joins The Podcast World - & Talks Wrestling Old & New!The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith - now in its third year - is a free-form talk show featuring guests who you might not hear on any other mat shows. From the 1950s through today's stars, the wide-ranging conversations are the hallmark of one of the most original wrestling podcasts you'll ever hear.The Special Guest: The OWH welcomes back comedian Eric Johnston, who has a serious connection to the mat sport: Both his father and grandfather were touring pro wrestling. Now, Eric Johnston has a big announcement to make about an upcoming new...2025-01-2453 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithBig WWE Events & More - With Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Al Castle!It's PWI Guys both old (show host Bob Smith) and new (current editor and writer Al Al Castle) as The Outdated Wrestling Hour takes a look at what it's like to attend a WWE "supercard" these days - in that light, Castle give his thoughts on what it was like to be there at the WWE's recent revival of Saturday Night's Main Event. And that's not nearly all: These longtime writers talk about the differences in Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine from its inception till now; the return of Jesse Ventura; cheap heat that goes too far; the genius of...2025-01-171h 35The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithMick Foley, Bill Apter, Craig Peters, & More - It's The 100th Episode!It's a holiday celebration ... a year-end show ... the marking of two years as a wrestling podcast .. and the 100th episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour - all at the same time! Join host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine and writer for Wrestling's Main Event and WCW Magazine) as the veteran writer and media pro celebrates all these milestones in a heartfelt special edition. You'll hear all about all the OWH episodes in 2024......but we're burying our lead here - there are special contritubtions on this joyous show: WWE Hall of Famer a...2024-12-2042 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithPhotos, Promoting, & Persevering: The Wrestling Life Of Howard Baum!It's a unique episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith as Howard Baum - last heard as part of the 6:05 SuperPodcast - guests in what easily is the most freewheeling conversation ever on the OWH. Join as the former PWI editor and writer welcomes Baum as the duo discuss:- The blues music career of Bob Smith (or Robert Charels, the first time on any podcast)- What it was like to run a wrestling promotion in the Bahamas- The exciting yet frustrating life of a pro wrestling photographer- The p...2024-11-291h 49The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithHe's The King of WrestleCopia: Meet Ray Russell!Most listeners know that Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine during the 1980s and 1990s - decided to bring The Outdated Wrestling Hour to The WrestleCopia Podcast Network. On this special edition of the OWH, Smith brings on WrestleCopia founder Ray Russell as the pair discusses the array of productions on the burgeoning network - but there's a lot more to this show. Listen in as Smith and Rusell talk about the trevails of being a podcaster; WWE's slick productions on TV; WWE's move to Netflix; the advantages of being a wrestling "tool"...2024-11-151h 25The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithIntroducing: A Rising Star in Kayla Sparks!The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour features former Pro Wrestling Illustrated Managing Editor Bob Smith, who looks back with fondness at the wrestling he not only grew up watching, but also covered as a writer for years. In fact, Smith wrote many of the "Introducing" features in The Wrestler magazine, which brings us to...The Guest: The Outdated Wrestling Hour welcomes Kayla Sparks, an upstate New York native who is gaining traction as a coming star in pro wrestling - she even appeared on WWE and AEW on the same day! Learn all about this effervescent new...2024-11-081h 15The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe One and ONLY Beau James - Featuring Jon Boucher!Recently, the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCw) received a note from someone named Beau James, and he assumed it was a young wrestler using the name of a classic 1980s and '90s wrestling star. Bob (as usual!) was wrong - and now he welcomes the legendary Beau James to the show for a scintillating conversation about wrestling old and new, and learn about James' new podcast! Bonus: Fellow podcaster Jon Boucher joins in on all the fun. Also: Learn how to help area charities which still need help after thehurrricanes raviged...2024-10-2554 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA Six-Pack of Mat HIstory - With Brad Balukjian!If you're a fan of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, you're likely aware of the esteem that host Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of The Outdated Wrestling Hour) holds for his fellow writers and journalists. On this special edition, Smith welcomes authoer Brad Balukjian, whose newest book The Six Pack: On The Road In Search of WrestleMania (Hachette), will likely wind up in the running for wrestling book of the year once 2024 ends. It's a one-of-a-kind volume about the journey of a writer who sacrificed greatly to write about the mat sport, and how finding the stars of one...2024-10-111h 00The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithHe's Back: The Legacy of TWA's Joel Goodhart!The Podcast: Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and longtime wrestling writer - continues his unique nostalgia podcast by offering perspectives that fans can't get anywhere else. This time, Smith goes deep into his past...The Guest: And welcome the founder of the now-legendary Tri-State Wrestling Alliance, Joel Goodhart. This conversation marks the first time that Smith and Goodhart have spoken since 1991 - and the innovative former promoter holds nothing back, offering details about the heights of TWA, the superstars that worked there, the decision to close the company - and offers...2024-10-041h 46The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithHall Of Fame Excitement - With The IPWHOF's Seth Turner!The Podcast: Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his Outdated Wrestling Hour rolls on with guests and topics many fans can't find anywhere else - and his episode is no exception.The Guest: Smith welcomes the president of The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Seth Turner, who details the big 2024 induction ceremony that will take place in Albany, New York on October 13. Smith will be there as well, as legendary stars such as Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race, Bill Apter, Jack Brisco, Kurt Angle, and many more will get their plaques displayed at...2024-09-2737 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithWrestling's Most Underrated Mind: Dr. Jerry Graham Jr.!The Show: Always looking back in fondness about pro wrestling the way it used to be, Bob Smith (PWI, WCW) offers a perspective unlike anyone else in the wrestling nostaglia genre. This time out, Smith presents a guest who he's wanted to have appear on the show since it began...The Guest: ...Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. (Jerry Jaffee), who as a wrestler, manager, and behind-the-scenes force, brought Dick The Bruiser's Bruiser Bedlam and the longstanding WWA back to prominence in the mid-1980s. Graham Jr. knew talent, and he saw something special in youngers like Chris Carter...2024-09-201h 20The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithAn Enjoyable Association & A Big Night for Memphis Wrestling - With Jamie Dundee!The first Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith under the auspieces of The WrestleCopia Podcast Network takes a rare look forward - to September 21 to be exact, where a huge night featuring so many wrestling stars that it will surely make unforgettable Memphis wrestling history. Join Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and special guest Jamie Dundee (of new Hall of Famers PG-13) for a look at so many legends of Mid-South wrestling including Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Jimmy Valiant, Nightmare Danny Davis, Tommy Rich, and on...and on...and on! See if you can make...2024-09-1351 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithAll The Way To Memphis (From The UK) - With Luke Jennings!Veteran writer and podcaster Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor and writer for WCW Magazine and Wrestling's Main Event) has met a lot of unique people since starting The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast (available at all podcast apps and YouTube) - but perhaps no one as different as Luke Jennings ... who hosts a series of wrestling podcasts on Hamburg WWWF matches and Memphis wrestling ... and he does it all from the UK! Jennings is a unique and pleasing individual who joins the long list of wrestling podcasters such as John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli, Brian R. Solomon, Rick Del...2024-09-0656 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithBig-Time Wrestling Lives - With Dave Drason Burzynski & Terry Sullivan!On this very special editon of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated), the veteran writer greets a pair of living legends from the glory days of Big-Time Wrestling in Detroit: announcer and commentator Terry Sullivan and Dave Burzynski - better known to Detroit and Canadian fans as the wily manager "Supermouth" Dave Drason! This podcast is one for the books - if you're a 1970s pro wrestling fan, we guarantee you that on this show you'll hear facts about a host ouf legendary stars: The Sheik, The Mighty Igor, The...2024-08-301h 32The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Ringer Is A Winner - With Oliver Lee Bateman!The popular website The Ringer - which recently received national acclaim for its recent, in-depth biography of the legendary Kevin Sullivan - has a wrestling section included in its array of articles on tech, pop culture, and sports. The Sullivan article was written by a recent Outdated Wrestling Hour guest in Lee Douglass, who penned and researched the piece along with Oliver Lee Bateman - who joins the OWH for a spirted conversation on the state of pro wrestling then and now. It's one of wrestling's best writers on The Outdated Wrestling Hour once again, and it's the kind...2024-08-231h 19The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA Real Philly (Wrestling) Fanatic: WHYY'S Cory Sharber!The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour, hosted by former Pro Wrestling Illustrated stalwart Bob Smith, isn't your average mat show - many episodes features guests from around the sport that don't usually wind up on podcasts. It's why the show is one of the most unique wrestling programs available on any format.The Guest: On this edition, Smith welcomes Cory Sharber - the popular general assignment and sports reporter for WHYY radio, the NPR-affiliated radio station in Philadelphia. Smith and Sharber met during a stint on the Studio 2 program during WrestleMania week, and this show helps rekindle...2024-08-161h 15The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA Sumptuous SummerSlam - Served With Wrestling Snacks!The Show: Longtime wrestling writer Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) offers a unique look at the mat sport with The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, usually looking back with fondness at the great action of the past ... but this time, it's a club sandwich of info and laughs!The Podcast: First, Smith whets longtime wrestling fans' appetites with his thoughts about WWE's recent SummerSlam - and follows it up with a bounty full of bodyslam-worthy eats as we look at the odd connection between pro wrestling and food. From BBQ to ice cream...2024-08-0952 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithWild USWA Action - With Gene Jackson!The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour features host Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine - and an array of guests from the wrestling industry, going from the golden era to today.The Guest: Smith welcomes Gene Jackson, the host of the relatively new show called The Retro Wrestling Re-View on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network. It's a sudden and welcome hit that features looks at individual programs from the legendary USWA days of Memphis wrestling. It's the next best thing to watching Channel 5 back in the day!Find The Outdated W...2024-08-021h 14The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithHistory, Accuracy, & Style: Wrestling Writer Ian Douglass!The Podcast: It's the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast, which is already famous for presenting a myriad of writers and journalists - and this episode is no exception. Smith (former PWI editor and writer and an award-winning sports writer) welcomes Ian Douglass - who has co-authored several books on top wrestling stars, including Steve Keirn, B. Brian Blair, Dan Severn, and other famed mat heroes.The Result: "This show is really an eye-opener," said Smith following the recording of his interview with Douglass. "Ian is a journalist first and foremost...2024-07-261h 02The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithBob Loses His Cool - With Liam Savage!The Podcast: It's the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, where jovial host Bob Smith takes listeners back in time in search of nostalgia and fun...well, usually...The Guest: Canada's Liam Savage (formerly heard on the Front Row Material podcast) makes his fifth appearance on The Outdated Wrestling Hour, just in time for something different...The Show: It's complaints and criticisms as Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Savage take on the things about today's wrestling that's are getting under their skin - and it all makes for one-of-a-kind...2024-07-1954 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithStick With Him: It's The One-Of-A-Kind John McAdam!The Podcast: It's the newest edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, hosted by former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor and writer Bob Smith - still at it after all these years.The Special Guest: John McAdam, the host of the already legendary Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast - perhaps the most informative (and most listened-to) mat nostalgia show available on any apps.The Result: Although Smith and McAdam have only known each other for about a year, it's once again another free-flowing conversation with two veterans of pro wrestling. It's a little of...2024-07-121h 15The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA Scintillating Second Book: The Many Facets Of Steve Keirn!The show: The Outdated Wrestling Hour, hosted by longtime wrestling scribe Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the halcyon days of mat mags).The guest: Steve Keirn, the all-time great wrestling star who just published a new book: The Keirn Chronicles Vol. 2: The Phenomenal Wrestling Resurgence of Steve Keirn. Two books? With the life this man has had, we could use two or three more volumes from a performer who dominated the 1980s like few others - and whose influence carries on to this day.The result: One of the most...2024-06-281h 24The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Hottest Wrestling You Never Saw - With Chris Carter!Former PWI managing editor (and current Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast host) Bob Smith has been talking about it for two years: The mid-1980s Bruiser Bedlam TV series from the Indianapolis area featured some of the best wrestling that too few people knew about. Among the stars were Dr. Jerry Graham Jr., The Great Wojo, El Bracero, a young and hungry Scott Rechsteiner (who soon became Scott Steiner) - and an "All-American" babyface named Chris Carter ... whose heel turn Smith considers to be one of the best of the entire decade. Check out this new edition and hear Carter...2024-06-141h 18The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Legacy Of Lance Russell - With Shane Russell!Bob Smith traveled the country covering pro wrestling for Pro Wrestling Illustrated - but he states strongly the best time he ever had was covering the USWA in Memphis in 1991. Like other fans, Smith - now the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast - was a huge supporter of the legendary Channel 5 wrestling on Saturdays hosted by the incomparable announcer Lance Russell. On this special edition of the OWH, Smith welcomes Shane Russell, the son of Lance Russell, who recalls so many stories about his Hall of Famer father that we don't have room to list them all...2024-06-071h 14
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkBONUS EPISODE! AN INTRODUCTION TO USWA 1993 & THE RETRO RE-VIEW PODCASTAs we record a slew of new Regional Rasslin' Episodes over this Memorial Holiday week, please enjoy this BONUS Episode of Regional Rasslin' as we introduce you to Gene Jackson's new Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast, currently covering the 1993 USWA Project!It's the debut edition of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! Listen in as Host Gene Jackson welcomes his co-hosts Richard Mullikan and Josh Briley (of P3 Radio) to set the stage, then review & discuss the first week of 1993 in the USWA! "Superstar" Bill Dundee is headed out of the territory for an office job in WCW and...2024-05-291h 56The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithWrestling's Good Deeds - Featuring Stanley Karr!Following a record-setting episode featuring the top 100 pro wrestlers of the 1980s, The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine) takes on a most unique topic: The pro wrestlers who engage in acts of charity and kindness behind the scenes. The guest is an expert on the subject: Stanley Karr, the host of the Wrestling With Heart podcast and a radio pro as well. BONUS: Bob Smith reads a fan letter that absolutely floors him - and you might feel the same as you listen to his unique wrestling show!Buzzsprout...2024-05-2454 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithAnother Tumultuous Wrestling Decade: It's the 1980s 100!This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) brings back a concept that was a smash hit upon its conception - expert rankings for an entire decade of pro wrestling stars. Previously, a ranking of 1970s legends was a smash hit - and now, Smith brings back John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the mega-popular Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam for a ranking of the top 100 wrestling stars of the 1980s. It’s the longest OWH podcast to date, but there’s not...2024-05-172h 45The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Top 50 Tag Teams Of The 1980s - With John McAdam & Steve Gennarelli!They’ve been the most popular episodes of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – and, naturally, everybody is back! The new edition of the OWH features John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Arcadian Vanguard podcast Stick To Wrestling, and this time, this trio of mat mavens offer the picks that will be merged to form The Outdated Wrestling Hour Top 50 tag teams of the 1980s. From The British Bulldogs to the vicious Moondogs to the Andersons, you’ll find tag team greatness throughout this two-hour nostalgia extravaganza. So who came out as #1? You’ll have to listen t...2024-05-032h 11The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithWrestleMania, Bloody Bouts, & More - Featuring Rick Del Santo!It's with great pride that The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine) brings back the New England-based wrestling personality Rick Del Santo for a second appearance on the podcast. This pair of veterans of the wrestling biz take a look at the recent WrestleMania event, and touch on a host of topics both new and nostalgic along the way. It's the podcast that's been described as "the thinking person's oldies wrestling show" - and we can't agree more!Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail...2024-04-121h 15The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithGreat People, Big Moments, & A Life In WrestlingThis is a solo podcast featuring Bob Smith, the engaging former editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a host of mat magazines. It's a simple show where Smith looks back at some of the biggest moments of his life while following wrestling - covering matches for PWI, working at the world's biggest magazine, and simple times watching classic matches on television as both a kid and an adult. It's the kind of unique presentation that makes The Outdated Wrestling Hour a most unique listen in the podcast world - you don't have to be a wrestling fans to enjoy...2024-04-0535 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA Book Like No Other: Eric Johnston, Wrestling, & Comedy!If the famed, award-winning wrestling journalist Greg Oliver is behind something, it's GOT to be good - and he worked with the rising Canadian comedy star Eric Johnston on the just-released book Run With The Bull: Three Generations Of Sports & Entertainment. So why is Eric Johnston on a wrestling nostalgia podcast? He's the link to a couple of classic grapplers: His grandfather was the famed '70s traveling heel Bull Johnson, and the son of Canadian star Danny "Bullwhip" Johnson. Now, Eric Johnston has teamed with Greg Oliver for a book that's got it all: Comedy, nostalgia, pathos, heartfelt m...2024-03-221h 00The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithFathers, Sons, & Daughters - Featuring Mike Leotis!Much like other baseball, football, and basketball, there are chips off the old block - superstar wrestlers today who are the sons or daughters of legendary pros. Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) returns to the show with a look at famed mat heroes and villains who came from famed wrestling families. It's a unique topic for a wrestling podcast - but then again, The Outdated Wrestling Hour with Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) usually does things quite unlike any other wrestling podcast on the airwaves!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start...2024-03-081h 15The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithPro Wrestling's Past & Future - With Kimmy Sokol!This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) brings a refreshing change of pace with young wrestling insider Kimmy Sokol, a vibrant new presence in the current mat scene. It’s a decidedly different podcast: Smith and Sokol talk about the differences in new wrestling and old wrestling; what it’s like at major wrestling conventions; the whole new world of the wrestling media; and much more. You won’t hear anything like this anywhere else - another reason why The Outdated Wrestling Hour is the most unique nostal...2024-02-021h 09The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Wrestling Podcast About Nothing - With Liam Savage!This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) is about...uh...well...a little bit of everything! The OWH welcomes back Liam Savage (formerly of the Front Row Material podcast) as this pair of longtime pundits talk about this and that and everything in between - the WWF, NWA, AWA, wrestling rules and regulations, Nick Bockwinkel, Bobby Heenan, Ric Flair, CM Punk, the current NWA, Harley Race, Hulk Hogan, Roman Reigns, and more as the topics keep coming fast and furious. We can't explain what this particular show i...2024-01-261h 21The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithA Paige Of History: A Tribute To Kurt Von Hess With Paige Von Hess Sutherland!Bob Smith has done just about everything a non-athlete could do in pro wrestling - he worked for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, appeared on wrestling TV shows, and even tried his hand a play-by-play. However, this particular podcast will forever hold a huge place in Smith's heart - because this special show is a tribute to one of the first wrestlers he ever saw in his youth. The guest: Paige Von Hess Sutherland, who is the daughter of the legendary 1970s and '80s German ring villain Kurt Von Hess. It's a long interview, but as it progresses listeners will...2023-12-011h 23The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithBrad Drake & The WFIA - & Underrated Stars You'll Remember!It's a special episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and its sister magazines for London Publishing) welcomes Brad Drake, the executive director of the newly revived Wrestling Fans International Association - better known as the WFIA. You'll learn all about why the WFIA is back - and you'll get all the information you need to learn how to become a member. BONUS: A look back at some of the most undderated wrestlers from the '70s through the '90. See if you agree with our choices!2023-11-241h 21The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 43: Everything From Mat History To MLB With Dan & Benny!The Outdated Wrestling Hour returns as host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the '80s and '90s) welcomes a pair of soon-to-be legendary podcasters in Benny Scala and Dan Sebastiano, the hosts of the hugely successful Dan & Benny In The Ring! These longtime wrestling experts and fans detail why their show has been so vital, and you'll see why the broadcasts are a favorite landing place for wrestling stars both new and classic. Plus: The trio veers off topic and talks MLB, fast food, and a lot more in the type of...2023-11-101h 08The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 42: Brain-Twisting Trivia! Featuring Anthony Pires & Liam SavageIt's fond memories and thinking caps: Join former PWI managing editor Bob Smith with not one but two special guests - wrestling media giant Anthony Pires and noted podcaster Liam Savage (formerly of Front Row Material) - as they take part in the first-ever Outdated Wrestling Hour trivia contest, where these two experts battle it out for some really meager prizes! After the contest, however, the podcast takes listeners back through the decades as they look back at their own pasts in the sport, the great stars, and the good times we all shared by attending live shows and...2023-11-031h 12The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 41: A Pair Of New Yorkers Pull No Punches!It's another spirited trip down Memory Lane as host Bob Smith (former longtime PWI writer and editor) welcomes Steve Gennarelli, best known for his major contributions to one of pro wrestling's most popular podcasts, Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam. This pair of veteran fans and podcasters touch on all the subjects you'd expect to be debated in a podcast that features classic wrestling: Then versus now, old wrestling magazines, wrestling on TV, great covers of classic mags, stuff they certainly don't care for, and much more. If the secret of a good podcast is a really entertaining conversation...2023-10-271h 14The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 39: More Of Old-School Wrestling's Wildest Heels!Join Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and one of today's busiest wrestling writers, Javier Ojst (of ProWrestlingStories.com) for a long look at the villains of the past has inspired the ire of millions of Americans ... and also made them stand in line to buy tickets. From no-brainers like The Sheik and Abdullah The Butcher to regional stars like Apache Bull Ramos and Wild Bull Curry, there's enough rulebreaking and chicanery here to cause even the most hardened mat fan to have nightmares. It's another upbeat and fun episode of pro wrestling's nonpareil nostalgia podcast...2023-10-131h 34The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 38: Acerbic Observations & The State Of The OWH!Host Bob Smith has been a busy old boy this year, making The Outdated Wrestling Hour a genuinely headline-grabbing and enjoyable listen - but on this shorter-than-usual special episode, he's altering the format to give an inside look at what's going to be happening with the OWH - and offers a stream-of-consciousness where he touches on his favorite moments in wrestling; AEW and Tony Khan; recent WWE; the great Joyce Grable; things that really bother him; and a lot more. He also gets some things off his chest in a way that might even shock you a bit, all...2023-10-0622 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 36: The Power Of Portland Wrestling Featuring Mike Leotis!Remember the legendary "House Of Action" - The Portland Sports Arena? Pacific Northwest Wrestling fans still do - and so do we. Join special guest Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) and host Bob Smith (formerly with PWI) as they look back at the stars and matches that made Portland Wrestling a one-of-a-kind organization. From Roddy Piper to Rick Martel to Buddy Rose to Moondog Mayne, it's a fondly remembered league - and you'll get to re-live its golden years on this unique wrestling nostalgia podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer...2023-09-221h 08The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 35: The Heroes Of Wrestling Broadcasting - With Joe Puccio!They were the voices of wrestling's glory years - from Gordon Solie and Bob Caudle to Brian Webster and Joey Styles. These were some of the most lauded play-by-play announcers in mat history, and on this special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and returning favorite Joe Puccio (who has written for some of wrestling's top sites and publications) take a look back at so many announcers - you'll join in and remember Les Thatcher, Gorilla Monsoon, Terry Sullivan, Vince McMahon Jr., Jack Reynolds, Sam Menacker, Lord Athol Layton, a...2023-09-151h 46The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 34: Scottie Richardson, A Great Book...& More On The Way!Join host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine) as he welcomes Scottie Richardson, the founder of the popular online wrestling destination Wrestler Weekly - but there's much more to this unique and personable guy than only that accomplishment. Richardson is the author of a now-classic wrestling autobiography, Family, Bacon, Rasslin - and we bring you the news that his multi-faceted man is now working on a new book about one of the most important wrestling cards in history! He's also a sports coach, a rock & roll expert, and so much more. Take a listen and find out why...2023-09-081h 06The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 32: Rodd Bland - Wrestling With The Blues!The Outdated Wrestling Hour is honored to bring to you one of the greatest musicians in contemporary blues music, Mr. Rodd Bland - the son of the legendary singer Bobby "Blue" Bland and one of the finest drummers in the genre today. In this special episode, Bland and host Bob Smith - known as Robert Charels during his own blues music career - talk about all kinds of music from blues to groups like the Rolling Stones and Guns 'N Roses ... but that's not all! Bland is well-versed in the world of pro wrestling, and he offers a wealth...2023-08-251h 21The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 31: Jared Hawkins Breaks The Hold!Most fans know Jared Hawkins from his popular show The Indie Wrestling Guide Podcast - but did you know this still-young man has also been an indie referee for almost 20 years? In this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) talks to Hawkins about not only his hit streaming show, but also about what it's like to step between the ropes, enter the squared circle, and enforce the rules in the current wrestling. Of course, being the OWH, Smith will bring you back to the halcyon days of...2023-08-1843 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 30: Brian R. Solomon - Superstars & Superheroes!It's the return of a favorite guest as the prolific multi-award winning writer and podcaster Brian R. Solomon (Blood & Fire: The Unbelieveable Real Life Story of Wrestling's Original Sheik, PWI, The Wrestling News, Shut Up & Wrestle) returns to talk with host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of PWI) about not only his upcoming book on Gorilla Monsoon, but also about his new book Superheroes: The History Of A Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro. Don't worry - there's not only comics talk about lots of talk about wrestling new and old, classic stars, and a whole lot more...2023-08-111h 24The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 29: The AWA Life Of A Super Fan - & Her Super Book!It's with great pride that The Outdated Wrestling Hour features an enjoyable interview with Joyce Paustian, the author and photographer of a fantastic new book: My Ringside Seat To The AWA. It's a new paperback featuring literally hundreds of photos and tons of personal memories from a fan who became a part of the Midwest wrestling scene. How good is the book? "It's the same vibe we all got from our days buying wrestling magazines - discovering things we didn't realize," said host Bob Smith (formerly with PWI and WCW) after reading this enjoyable new release. PLUS: Notes on...2023-08-041h 06The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEp. 28: Nate Maxson Can't Wrestle, But He Rolled A 200!In yet another episode in what host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) calls "cross-pollinization," the OWH welcomes Nate Maxson to the podcast. As luck would have it, this episode is released at the same time as Maxson's We Can't Wrestle podcasts issued its landmark 200th podcast. It's a high water mark for Maxson, a true wrestling expert whose freewheeling podcast has earned a loyal and rabid following. Yet, that's this Outdated episode - Smith and Maxson talk about more wrestlers and events than you can think of in another wide-ranging Outdated Wrestling Hour - you never know what...2023-07-281h 12The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 27: The History Of Wrestling Violence - With Craig Peters!Everyone has thrilled to the violent antics of Abdullah The Butcher, Fred Blassie, Buzz Sawyer, Cactus Jack, and so many other legends who could be both violent and brutal. However, has today's indie scene altered the violence in pro wrestling so that is has become almost unrecognizable? Join host Bob Smith with returning guest Craig Peters (both from the London Publishing days of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for a free-flowing, sometime intense, sometimes funny, and always heartfelt look at violence in pro wrestling from the territory days till now. It's another reason why we consider The Outdated Wrestling Hour to...2023-07-191h 11The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 26: Unconventional Behavior With Bill Apter!Join The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith - a mainstay at Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the '80s and '90s - as his recent visit to a top wrestling convention in Philadelphia resulted with an impromptu interview with Bill Apter, the dean of pro wrestling journalists who worked with Bob for all those years. It's a fun conversation between two old friends, and you get to hear it as it happened. PLUS: News on a new OWH fan club, talk about the resurgent WWE, thoughts on a new book from a great wrestling writer, and much more...2023-07-1435 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 25: Memphis Memories With The Mayor!One of the hottest new regional wrestling podcasts is Wrasslin' Talk with Mayor McCall - hosted by longtime area fan and historian John McCall. Former PWI managing editor and The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith flipped when he heard this new podcast, because even though he's a "city slicker," he loves classic Memphis wrestling as much as anybody. Together, Smith and McCall take a walk down memory lane that's so vivid you'll think you've landed on Beale Street - or better yet, at ringside at The Mid-South Coliseum!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start f...2023-07-0756 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 24: They Managed To Excel!Join host Bob Smith (from Pro Wrestling Illustrated in the '80s and '90s) and special guest Joe Puccio (eWrestlingNews, Royal Flush online, and many other wrestling publications) for a look back at many of the most entertaining and legendary pro wrestling managers from the 1960s through the 2000s. If you booed Lou Albano and cheered Arnold Skaaland, this is the wrestling podcast edition for you! See if you agree with our picks!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase...2023-06-301h 19The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 23: Keeping The Indie Spirit Alive!There are many unsung heroes on the wrestling scene, even these days - and one of them is popular podcast host Rick Del Santo (of PWZ fame). Unbeknownst to many, he also works behind the scenes in helping to bring traditional old school independent wrestling to fans in New England. Join host Bob Smith (formerly the managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an illuminating hour with a man who is not only a driving force in wrestling in his home state, but who also about to publish his 300th podcast episode, a true milestone in the packed mat...2023-06-2353 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 22: Tod Gordon, His New Book, & His ECW Story!The original owner of ECW, Tod Gordon, has a new book coming out. It's called Tod Is God, it hits bookstores in July - and it no doubt will be one of the most explosive mat books released this year. Join host Bob Smith (formerly with PWI) as he looks back on his time with Gordon in the early days of ECW - and how the legendary promoters looks back on his dealings with Paul Heyman, The Sandman, Terry Funk, Joey Styles, Public Enemy, Eddie Gilbert, and so many other stars. It's a book as well as a podcast...2023-06-1648 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 21: Contests, Conventions, & Kooks!It's a light and funny listen as host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the 1980s and '90s) opens the show with a parody of a famous scene from a famous comedy - then offers a new wrestling contest for those looking to show off their smarts; offers news on upcoming wrestling conventions, and looks as new ways to enjoy old school grappling. Join this veteran mat writer as his podcast continues to entertain and inform!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links...2023-06-0923 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 20: The Wrestling Life of "Nostalgic" Dave Dynasty!He's been "Dynamic," he's now "Nostalgic" - but there have been few personalities in pro wrestling like Dave Dynasty! He's been a wrestler, a promoter, and a successful podcaster - and he's even thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans with his YouTube channel featuring great wrestling from across the decades. Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for a look back at Dick The Bruiser's WWA, dozens of territories, thoughts on classic and modern wrestling, and a lot more on the sport's most unique nostalgia podcast!Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling...2023-06-0258 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 19: Awesome AWA Adventures!Up and away with the AWA: Mike Morsch - a 40-year veteran of the newspaper business famed for his work on The Vinyl Dialogues - covered the American Wrestling Association during his early years as a writer. Now, he joins Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for another spirited OWH conversation. The duo looks back at the glory years of the Minnesota-based organization, recalling such stars as Verne Gagne, Nick Bockwinkel, Dick The Bruiser, Curt and Larry Hennig, Mad Dog Vachon, Jim Brunzell, Angelo Mosca, and dozens of other legends. It’s another ex...2023-05-261h 18The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 18: Requiem For THE SuperstarIn this special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith takes a trip back in time to detail how he first laid eyes on one of the biggest legends in history: "Superstar" Billy Graham, who passed away one day before this episode was recorded. It's a fond remembrance of a once-of-a-kind star, the likes of which the mat world will never see again. Plus: A look ahead at future shows for this unique, nostalgic podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post...2023-05-1924 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 17: The "Losers" Were Really Winners!What would classic pro wrestling have been without the jobbers, the enhancement talent, the lovable losers - all of whom helped guide the sport into the unique form of entertainment it remains today? Join host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for a look back at some of the most familiar names and faces that fans grew to known and love on television - including Bob's special guest for this episode in former WWF wrestler "Broadway" Sonny Blaze. Join these old friends for an in-depth discussion and a fond memories of hot action and l...2023-05-1251 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 16: The Moves & Maneuvers We Can't Forget!Wanna talk about, well, WRESTLING? Join host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and special guest Liam Savage (renowned for his stint on the Front Row Material podcast) for an appreciative overview of some of the best moves in wrestling history. Rediscover the greatness of such legends as Stan Hansen, Fred Blassie, Stan Stasiak, Rob Van Dam, and so many more stars in a trip down wrestling history that will leave you hankering to check out film clips of the best of wrestling excellence. Don't miss this edition of one of pro wrestling's hottest...2023-05-051h 04The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 15: Revealed: The PWI Process!Ever wonder what a workday was like during the glory years of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine? Join host Bob Smith - the former managing editor of that very mag - as well as former editor-in-chief Craig Peters for an extended look back at all the fun, hard work, problems, and pleasures of working for the world's best selling mat magazine. It's one of the most enjoyable episodes yet of the most unique wrestling podcast ever!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a...2023-04-282h 06The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 14: The White-Hot Wrestling Feud That Will Never Be Topped!It was one of the best feuds of wrestling history, according to The Outdated Wrestling Hour host (and former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) Bob Smith, and we know a lot of fans feel the same way: It's the legendary breakup of Larry Zbyszko and Bruno Sammartino! Get the full scoop on one of the most infamous moments in WWF history as Bob and special guest Javier Ojst (of The Pro Wrestling Stories website) bring back so many details we'd wager many fans have forgotten about. It's another hour of the kind of unique and upbeat wrestling talk you w...2023-04-2156 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 13: Brian R. Solomon!Even old school wrestling writers like host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) are in awe of Brian R. Solomon - the winner of this year's Wrestling Observer book of the year award for his incredible book on The Sheik, Blood and Fire! Join Bob and Brian for a wide-ranging conversation covering Solomon's incredible career - it's wrestling nostalgia and fun like you'll hear on no other podcast (except, maybe, on Solomon's Shut Up & Wrestle)!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make...2023-04-141h 08The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 12: What The Heck Did I Just Watch?!?Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an enjoyable hour of wrestling talk as special guest Mike Leotis (of Wrestler Weekly) and the veteran mat scribe look back at some of the most downright shocking angles and wildest moments of the past 50 years in pro wrestling. Also get the scoop on big doings at Wrestler Weekly, upcoming podcast appearances, more on this year's WrestleMania, and a list of classic old-time "good guys" as loved by our staff announcer! It's wrestling's most unique podcast, and we guarantee you won't find anything else like it.Support...2023-04-071h 02The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithBonus Episode: WrestleMania & More!Join host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for his first-ever review of a current wrestling event - and possibly the biggest ever in this past weekend's WrestleMania 39! Plus -a salute to Long Island's suddenly departed Herrill Lanes. Look for a new podcast this coming Friday as well!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us at o...2023-04-0431 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 11: Great Books & Hot Breaking Old News!Discover great wrestling books on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, as always featuring host Bob Smith (PWI, WCW Magazine). The veteran mat personality brings you a list of new and classic reads, including works from Brian R. Solomon, Crowbar Press, Bill Apter, Mick Foley, Greg Oliver, and more. PLUS: Learn where our humble host is going to pop up next on this latest edition of classic wrestling's most unique podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I...2023-03-3129 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 10: Great Matches You Really Need To See!In the 10th edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine) takes a look back at 10 action-packed matches that still live on in his memory - and, luckily, they're ones that you can see at the press of a button. Also: Podcast news, listener mail, upcoming events ... and learn what Micrin was, all on pro wrestling's most off-beat and upbeat podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may r...2023-03-2432 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode Nine: Craig Peters & The PWI Glory Years!In the new - and by far the longest - edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith takes a long and fond look back at his career at London Publishing and Pro Wrestling Illustrated along with his special guest and former managing editor - wrestling magazine legend Craig Peters! This is two hours of little-known facts and figures about the most beloved newsstand wrestling publication of all time at the height of its powers. Join Bob and Craig for a load of laughs, insights into then versus now, and a whole lot more - make that a...2023-03-172h 15The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 8: Podcast Refugees & Canadian Memories!In this eighth edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) offers a wealth of mat news and views in just a half-hour - including thoughts from listeners, his own view of a wrestling stunt taken just a bit too far, and introduces popular wrestling podcast personality Liam Savage (late of Front Row Material) to give his memories of being a young Canadian mat fan. And yes - both Smith and Savage deliver pointed comments about how one day they both found themselves without podcast jobs. It's a fun, informative, and upbeat...2023-03-1036 min
Monday Warfare: RAW VS. NITRO PodcastQUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!NEW SEASON OF MONDAY WARFARE BEGINS NEXT WEEK - COVERING JULY 1, 1996 RAW VS. NITRO! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon...2023-03-0805 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkQUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!NEW REGIONAL RASSLIN' EPISODE DROPS NEXT WEEK - MORE MID-SOUTH 1986 COMING, PLUS WE BEGIN GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 1981 SOON AS WELL!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history....2023-03-0805 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeQUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!NEW GRENADE DROPS NEXT WEEK - FINISHING UP MAY 1987 IN THE WWF TV REVIEWS!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon...2023-03-0805 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 7: Hey, Things Got Dumb Then, Too!This seventh edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour finds host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) in a wry mood as he talks about some of the lamest, weakest, and just plain silly ways that promoters used to try to get fans to buy tickets. Spaceman Frank Hickey, anyone? Plus: Journalist Eric McCarthy discusses old versus new with Bob on the most unique, upbeat wrestling podcast today!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may...2023-03-0334 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 6: Terry Sullivan & A Huge Comeback!On this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes the legendary pro wrestling announcer Terry Sullivan, who not only was a broadcaster during The Sheik's heyday in Detroit, but presided over the classic show Bruiser Bedlam at at time when stars like a young Scott Steiner and Dr. Jerry Graham Jr. were reviving a territory like never before! It's more memories and fun from wrestling's most unique podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make...2023-02-2449 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithBONUS: Lawler & Jarrett, Memphis LegendsOn this BONUS edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith takes a fond look back at Memphis wrestling, including the Channel 5 show and much more - and offers his thoughts on the legendary Jerry Jarrett and Jerry "The King" Lawler. It's a bonus special edition that once again reveals Smith's lifelong passion for classic pro wrestling and serves a tribute to these great stars.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra...2023-02-2130 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 4: Those Amazing Wrestling Mags!Most fans stocked up on and enjoyed wrestling magazines while they were growing up - and The Outdated Wrestling Hour host Bob Smith (who grew up to be an editor with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) was no exception. Join Bob and special guest Mike Liotis (Wrestler Weekly) for a great episode about the colorful world of classic mat mags - from the bloody covers to the scantily clad "apartment house wrestling" girls, there was something for everyone ... the same way this podcast offers a unique perspective on wrestling you won't find on any other show!...2023-02-1755 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 3: Classic Wrestling TV In 2023!Need old school wrestling in this era of excess? Look no further - it's the Outdated Wrestling Hour guide to where to find classic mat action online and streaming! Join host Bob Smith (best known for his stint with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) for an in-depth look at where veteran mat fans can find classic wrestling shows and stars at the press of a button! There's new talk with photojournalist Jon Pine, fan reviews, a host who fesses up to a mistake, and much more on wrestling's most unique podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!2023-02-1030 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithEpisode 2: The Bad Guys Of Our Nightmares!On the second episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former PWI and WCW Magazine editor) uses his new solo podcast as a platform to explain why a trio of classic heels - Abdullah The Butcher, Fred Blassie, and The Sheik - remain the most horrifying and sinister wrestling bad guys to this day! Our special guest is the Florida-based photojournalist Jon Pine, who got to learn about wrestling the hard way - Bob sent him to a card to cover The Sheik as the Lebanese madman brought his terrifying antics...2023-01-2726 minThe Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithThe Debut Of The Outdated Wrestling Hour!It's the debut of The Outdated Wrestling Hour! Host Bob Smith introduces this new way of looking at "old school" pro wrestling on this upbeat podcast that promises a bit of mirth, a lot of information, and a loving look back at the art form known as modern wrestling. Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine, Wrestling's Main Event) offers his 32 years of experience in the mat sport to bring wrestling fans a new/old perspective on how things used to be. On this debut preview of the show: Bob picks who he believes is the most underrated WWF star...2023-01-1431 min
The Power HourSPECIAL WRESTLECOPIA RETURN EPISODE! WIDE-OPEN & UNCENSORED!We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Thompson, PHIL (AKA CM Punk), Tony Khan, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Naomi & Sasha Banks, Kevin Dunn, "Star Ratings", recent wrestling deaths, wrestling memes, and SO MUCH more! Once again, fair warning... This episode is uncensored/unedited, expect some use of naughty language as Ray gets back into the...2022-08-112h 17
WrestleCopia News NetworkSPECIAL WRESTLECOPIA RETURN EPISODE! WIDE-OPEN & UNCENSORED!We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Thompson, PHIL (AKA CM Punk), Tony Khan, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Naomi & Sasha Banks, Kevin Dunn, "Star Ratings", recent wrestling deaths, wrestling memes, and SO MUCH more! Once again, fair warning... This episode is uncensored/unedited, expect some use of naughty language as Ray gets back into the...2022-08-112h 17
Tom Robinson "TR" Shocks The WorldSPECIAL WRESTLECOPIA RETURN EPISODE! WIDE-OPEN & UNCENSORED!We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Thompson, PHIL (AKA CM Punk), Tony Khan, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Naomi & Sasha Banks, Kevin Dunn, "Star Ratings", recent wrestling deaths, wrestling memes, and SO MUCH more! Once again, fair warning... This episode is uncensored/unedited, expect some use of naughty language as Ray gets back into the...2022-08-112h 17