Best Outdated Wrestling Hour Podcasts (2024)

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Old-Time Stars & Up And Comers - With Rick Del Santo! 1:23:27

30m ago1:23:27

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Send us a text Want the antidote to all the whining and complaining that social media lends to sporting events? Get away from all the claptr as Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes longtime wrestling personality and behind-the-scenes East Coast force Rick Del Santo back to the show. Del Santo, best known these da…

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Broadway's Influential Musicals - With Adam Baritot! 1:12:27

2h ago1:12:27

1:12:27

The new edition of The Oudated Entertainment Hour With Bob Smith "hits the heights" as Smith, the longtime journalist and entertainment writer, welcomes back actor and director Adam Baritot for look at some of the most influential Broadway musicals of all time. From old-time classics to the best of modern plays, this show has a little something for…

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He's The King of WrestleCopia: Meet Ray Russell! 1:25:26

31m ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Send us a text 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- the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine during the 1980s and 1990s - decided to bring The Outdated Wrestling Hour to The WrestleCopia Podcast Network.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 pr…

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Introducing: A Rising Star in Kayla Sparks! 1:15:42

6d ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Send us a text The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour features former Pro Wrestling Illustrated Managing Editor Bob Smith, who looks back with fondness at the wrestling he not only grew up watching,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 G…

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The Legend of The UWF & Mid-South - With Mike Leotis! 1:17:08

13d ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Send us a text Take a trip back in time to the 1980s as the legendary "Cowboy" Bill Watts led his two organizations - Mid-South Wrestling and later The UWF - to a status that led the star-studded group to huge crowds, wild action, and a status that had the "big two" looking over their shoulders. Here's why: Junkyard Dog. Hacksaw Duggan. Steve Willi…

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Sex, Spies & Mayhem: Exploitation Films - With Brian R. Solomon! 2:23:08

22d ago2:23:08

2:23:08

Join a pair of veteran writers and journalists - Bob Smith and Brian R. Solomon - as they take a lengthy look back at a somewhat forgotten form of entertainment: Exploitation films! On the new Outdated Entertainment Hour podcast, Smith and Solomon discuss the kind of films that kept drive-ins open and thriving for decades: Gore horror films. Sexy a…

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BONUS DROP: Baseball Then & Now With John McAdam & Steve Gennarelli! 1:21:57

18d ago1:21:57

1:21:57

This episode of The Outdated Entertainment Hour was recorded on October 27, in the midst of the 2024 World Series - and once it was finished, host Bob Smith thought: "This is all about today and yesterday, let's just slam this one out there right away." Take a nostalgic trip into the history of baseball, how it's been covered in the media, how it's…

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The One and ONLY Beau James - Featuring Jon Boucher! 54:43

20d ago54:43

54:43

Send us a text 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 scint…

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Hall Of Fame Excitement From Albany! 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

Send us a text On this rush-released episode of The Outdated Wrestling Your, host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) brings you inside the lavish celebration of wrestling history that was the 2024 inductions into The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Albany, New York on October 13. You'll hear from greats like Tony Atlas and Dan S…

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The Joy Of Classic Toys - With Steve Gennarelli! 1:06:50

1M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

One the lastest episode of The Outdated Entertainment Hour, host (and veteran writer and journalist) Bob Smith welcomes fellow podcaster Steve Gennarelli for a warm and nostalgic look at the stuff children's dreams are made of: Toys! From classic companies like Wham-O and Kenner to traditional toys that have stood the test of time, Smith and Gennar…

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A Six-Pack of Mat HIstory - With Brad Balukjian! 1:00:23

1M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Send us a text 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 …

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He's Back: The Legacy of TWA's Joel Goodhart! 1:46:43

1M ago1:46:43

1:46:43

Send us a text 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 All…

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Heroes, A Hiatus ... & A Helping Hand 24:51

2M ago24:51

24:51

The Outdated Entertainment Hour is back! Host Bob Smith (PWI, Good Times Magazine) returns after a brief bout with COVID to take a look foward at what's coming up on this new podcast - and takes a bit of time to offer information on how to help several states following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Plus - saying goodbye to legends; a classic…

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Hall Of Fame Excitement - With The IPWHOF's Seth Turner! 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

Send us a text 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 20…

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Wrestling's Most Underrated Mind: Dr. Jerry Graham Jr.! 1:20:23

2M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

Send us a text 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 a…

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An Enjoyable Association & A Big Night for Memphis Wrestling - With Jamie Dundee! 51:19

2M ago51:19

51:19

Send us a text 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 Wrestlin…

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All The Way To Memphis (From The UK) - With Luke Jennings! 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

Send us a text 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…

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What's Your Favorite? Television's All-Time Best Series - The TV 100! 1:39:28

2M ago1:39:28

1:39:28

Join podcasters Bob Smith (The Outdated Entertainment Hour) and Steve Gennarelli (Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam) as they join writer and journalist Joe Puccio (GenerationXwire.com) for a look back at the greatest TV series of all time. The trio listed what they considered to be the best shows ever, and all of your favorites are likely to be h…

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Big-Time Wrestling Lives - With Dave Drason Burzynski & Terry Sullivan! 1:32:20

3M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Send us a text 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 Canadia…

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The Ringer Is A Winner - With Oliver Lee Bateman! 1:19:44

3M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Send us a text 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 penn…

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The History Of Horror Films - With Joe Puccio! 1:27:33

3M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

The Podcast: Now known best as a podcast host, veteran entertainment writer and editor Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Good Times Magazine) returns to take a look at the horror film genre, which these days has never been hotter. The Guest: Joining Smith on this episode is Joe Puccio, a veteran entertainment writer (GenerationX Wire, several n…

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A Real Philly (Wrestling) Fanatic: WHYY'S Cory Sharber! 1:15:12

3M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Send us a text 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 e…

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A Sumptuous SummerSlam - Served With Wrestling Snacks! 52:06

4M ago52:06

52:06

Send us a text 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, Sm…

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Spin That Rack: A Life With Comic Books - Featuring Cory Strode! 1:16:33

4M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Join veteran entertainment and sports writer Bob Smith (also host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour Podcast) and another popular podcaster, Cory Strode - who hosts Kray Z Comics And Stories (find it wherever you find your podcasts) for an hour looking at the history of comics magazines. From Batman to Spider-Man to everything in between, this show wil…

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Wild USWA Action - With Gene Jackson! 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Send us a text 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…

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History, Accuracy, & Style: Wrestling Writer Ian Douglass! 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Send us a text 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 to…

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The Influential (& Hilarious) Sitcoms Of Classic TV! 36:17

4M ago36:17

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The Podcast: It's The Outdated Entertainment Hour, where host and longtime entertainment writer Bob Smith takes a look back at classics in every form of media: Music, TV, movies, stage productions, magazines, you name it. It's the perfect podcast for those with a nostalgic bent, as well for younger fans seeking to learn about the legends and great …

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Bob Loses His Cool - With Liam Savage! 54:19

4M ago54:19

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Send us a text 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 som…

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Stick With Him: It's The One-Of-A-Kind John McAdam! 1:15:56

4M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Send us a text 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 mos…

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The Great 80s Fantasy Films - With Adam Baritot! 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

The Show: The Outdated Entertainment Hour is a new "old time" entertainment show that focused on the good stuff we all grew up enjoying. Host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated and scores of magazines and newspapers) looks at anything and everything in TV, movies, music, magazines, and much more in every episode. The Guest: Meet Adam Baritot, an …

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A Scintillating Second Book: The Many Facets Of Steve Keirn! 1:24:50

5M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

Send us a text 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 …

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Get Pie-Faced: It's 100 Years Of The Three Stooges! 26:47

5M ago26:47

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Can you believe 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the greatest comedy team in film history, The Three Stooges? For decades, the members of this slapstick trio - who could ever forget Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Joe Besser, and "Curly" Joe DeRita - have entertained fans of all ages, from the height of vaudeville all the way…

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The Folly Of Finishers - With Joe Puccio! 1:19:51

5M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

Send us a text Remember when "Gentleman" Chris Adams' superkick meant sure defeat for his unlucky opponents? How about the times when Hulk Hogan's legdrop sent the bad guys home, vanquished and hurt? We do, too - so why are such classic moves now simply used as spots in a match - with. for instance, certain wrestlers using superkicks over and over …

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The Hottest Wrestling You Never Saw - With Chris Carter! 1:18:07

5M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Send us a text 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…

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Americana & Its Legends - With Pete Mancini! 1:06:05

5M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Longtime touring musician and award-winning journalist Bob Smith (The Outdated Wrestling Hour) looks back at the music of the '60s and '70s with pronounced fondness - but he sees a bright future for the industry as new stars are rising in such genres as blues, Americana, and pop. Pete Mancini, based in the New York City area, is already quite proli…

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The Legacy Of Lance Russell - With Shane Russell! 1:14:33

6M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Send us a text 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 b…

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The Thick & Thin of ECW Original Chubby Dudley! 1:05:51

6M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Send us a text The great Lee Walker of the hit wrestling podcast Perched On The Top Rope suggested it, and we jumped on it: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) welcomes Bay Ragni - better known to early ECW fans as the one and only Chubby Dudley! Despite his humorous wrestling persona…

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The Legacy Of The Guess Who - With Mark Doble! 1:55:43

6M ago1:55:43

1:55:43

The concept behind all shows from Bob Smith Podcasts is to offer loving, appreciative looks back at stars we all enjoyed so well as we were growing up - and in this case, this new podcast featuring Smith is a tribute to the glory years of the Canadian supergroup The Guess Who on RCA Records. You'll hear about the group's vast canon from "These Eyes…

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Wrestling's Good Deeds - Featuring Stanley Karr! 54:07

6M ago54:07

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Send us a text 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 subj…

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Another Tumultuous Wrestling Decade: It's the 1980s 100! 2:45:29

6M ago2:45:29

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Send us a text 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 McAda…

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The Cartoons You Love Are Back - With Brian R. Solomon! 1:42:32

6M ago1:42:32

1:42:32

It’s the debut edition of The Outdated Entertainment Hour - a wide-ranging podcast that will look back with fondness as every kind of entertainment you can think of! Join host Bob Smith (former entertainment and sports writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a host of New York newspapers) as he brings on everything you enjoy with each new edition …

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The "Other" Announcers - Great Color Commentators With Joe Puccio! 1:18:16

7M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Send us a text Somewhere along the line in the history of pro wrestling, TV broadcasts went from a single announcer to announce "teams" - with the second person being a color commentator. This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) takes a deep dive into the talents of those v…

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More Of The Wrestling Bull - With Author Joseph Casciaro! 58:07

7M ago58:07

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Send us a text Run With The Bull - the new book that's sweeping the wrestling world - features the story of comedian Eric Johnston and his wrestling grandfather, Bull Johnson, and mat star father, Danny "Bullwhip" Johnson. The book was written with Johnston and the famed author Greg Oliver - but a young and promising third writer was involved with …

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A Preview: The Outdated Entertainment Hour! 5:35

7M ago5:35

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Join veteran entertainment media personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Good Times) as he embarks upon a new podcast that will feature a unique perspective about entertainment we all grew up with - TV, movies, music, books, magazines, and more! It's a new way of paying tribute to old stuff - so join us for a one-of-a-kind podcast experie…

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It's The Outdated Wrestling COMEDY Hour - With PWI Legend Craig Peters! 1:25:06

7M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Send us a text Watch out for banana peels: This decidedly different edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) sees his editor-in-chief, Craig Peters, return to the show for the fourth time - and they basically just talk...about wrestling and comedy. It's a fond remembrance of suc…

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The Greatest Stars Of Memphis - featuring "Mayor" John McCall! 1:16:11

7M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Send us a text It's a special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a writer for many of the best-known wrestling magazines in history) as he welcomes fellow podcaster "Mayor" John McCall (Wrasslin' Talk With Mayor McCall) for a truly deep dive into the history of major mat …

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WrestleMania, Bloody Bouts, & More - Featuring Rick Del Santo! 1:15:34

8M ago1:15:34

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Send us a text 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…

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Great People, Big Moments, & A Life In Wrestling 35:15

8M ago35:15

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Send us a text This 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 …

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WrestleMania, Sting, & A Goodbye To Heroes - With Nick Clark! 1:03:36

8M ago1:03:36

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Send us a text Usually concerned with topics from decades gone by, this edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (a wrestling magazine favorite from his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated and WCW) takes a look at the loss of some legendary wrestling stars; offers a fond farewell to Sting, and looks forward to this year's WrestleMania…

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A Book Like No Other: Eric Johnston, Wrestling, & Comedy! 1:00:08

8M ago1:00:08

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Send us a text 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…

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