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Greetings From Allentown

Greetings From Allentown is a podcast taking a look at the history of pro wrestling through the lens of weekly TV episodes from the 70s through the 90s covering WWF, WCW and much more!

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02:45:47

GFA Live #205: The Karate Kid (1984) Part 2

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2024/09/22

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Karate Kid", released on June 22, 1984 (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * The lack of communication between Daniel and Ali * The rare (at the time) mention of Japanese internment camps * Daniel forgetting his mother TWICE on his birthday * Why the "illegal kick" theory in the All Valley doesn't hold water * Problems with Pete's original VHS tape * Miyagi steals a belt * The scene that

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02:43:46

GFA Live #204: The Karate Kid (1984) Part 1

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2024/09/15

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Karate Kid", released on June 22, 1984 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The flakiness of Lucille LaRusso * Is Daniel LaRusso actually John Cena? * Breaking down the 3 car accident that Daniel causes at the Halloween dance * Reconciling the geography of how the rich kids from the hills go to the same high school as Daniel * The friends of Ali and Daniel: not the nicest people * Problems

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01:54:31

GFA Live #202: Saturday Night's Main Event 10-14-1989

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2024/08/24

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from October 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * The start of the decline of SNME and how it relates to Saturday Night Live * Hulk Hogan and neck injuries * How Jimmy Snuka and Randy Savage as faces are sort of alike * Continuing the Tito Santana-Rock Martel war * It's Keithie's birthday! And he gets a surprise visit during the podcast!

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02:07:26

GFA Live #201: WWF Superstars 10-14-1989

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2024/08/19

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Imagining the Warlord and Barbarian playing cards at Keithie's house * A strange Brother Love segment where the Macho King gets rough with Queen Sherri * The ridiculousness of Cobra Kai season 6 on Netflix * Explaining the Ron Garvin world title thing, once and for all * Mr. Perfect gets some new vignettes with a catch phrase * Vince

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02:10:23

GFA Live #200: WWF Superstars 10-07-1989 (Genius and...

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2024/08/11

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * The Genius is apparently now a manager...and Mr. Perfect is his first protege * Demolition tries out a new finisher(?) * Jim Duggan gets angry * Mr. Perfect's rarely heard original theme, and what does it sound like? * The Pete Rose documentary on Max * Widow Maker and his aimless promos that led to nothing * Vince McMahon supplies a

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02:14:00

GFA Live #199: WWF Superstars 09-30-1989 (Coronation...

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2024/07/29

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 30, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down every angle of the coronation of the Macho King Randy Savage * Which heels didn't show for the coronation, and who has an excuse? * Big Dust makes a color scheme change as he defends his first name * Keithie gets hacked and ends up doing a Ronnie Garvin/Larry Z podcast * The dramatic return of "Shit I Found in My Mother's

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02:01:41

GFA Live #196: WWF Superstars 09-09-1989 (Rude...

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2024/07/08

GFA Live #196: WWF Superstars 09-09-1989 (Rude attacks Piper on Brother Love Show) by Greetings From Allentown

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02:03:19

GFA Live #195: WWF Wrestling Challenge 09-03-1989

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2024/07/01

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Why Keithie's Lord Al voice has gotten better over time * Dusty Rhodes and Mean Gene get funky like a monkey on the interview platform * The Widowmaker Barry Windham and his nonsensical promos * The start of the Rockers breakup as decided by Event Center promo times * A dream inset promo during a Red Rooster match * Greg

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02:57:00

GFA Live #194: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 2)

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2024/06/10

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * The amazing interview montage with Piper, Heenan, Rude, and Charlotte's favorite son Ronnie Garvin * The CAULDRON finally make an appearance, but how did they generate the smoke? * Rick Rude and the Kawada Driver on Warrior * Smash slams 800 lbs of humanity * DiBiase-Snuka being booked exactly as it should have * Keithie gets

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01:52:32

GFA Live #193: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 1)

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2024/06/03

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The airing of outtakes with cursing * Comparing PPV announce teams * Trying to make sense of and creating an alternate timeline for the Brain Busters * A showcase for Bret Hart and his SummerSlam history * Tag team matches getting the time they need * Keithie enjoys seeing Honky Tonk Man get hit in the head with a guitar

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02:01:54

GFA Live #192: WWF Superstars 08-26-1989 (Andre punks...

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2024/05/26

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 26, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Keithie defends the Dusty polka dots as they make their in-ring debut * Modern Honky reflects on one time tag partner Dino Bravo * Hulk Hogan: the other Last Man Standing * Further psychoanalysis of Rick Rude * A surprise hair angle * The high point of Andre the Giant in the blue singlet * Clarifying Leno vs Letterman

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02:10:17

GFA Live #191: WWF Superstars 08-19-1989

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2024/05/18

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 19, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Remembering the great Dabney Coleman * What anecdote would you use as a contestant on Jeopardy! * An appreciation of Paul Giamatti * Andre the Giant slowly falls over * Promos that aren't crazy enough * Jim Duggan as a model human being * Charles Barkley's "Galveston" quip * Peter reflects on the demise of the 2024 Boston Bruins

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01:46:04

GFA Live #190: WWF Superstars 08-12-1989

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2024/05/04

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 12, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Isaiah Thomas(es) over time * Defining what is a special referee and what is a regular referee * A rare (lately) Akeem solo promo * Pete Doherty and his gear from the future * Trash cans in France * NHL Playoff game 7 angst * Pinning the 2003 death of Elizabeth on Hulk Hogan somehow

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01:58:37

GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989

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2024/04/28

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01:58:43

GFA Live #184: WWF Superstars 07-15-1989 (Dusty the...

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2024/03/17

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 15, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes serves up tacos and enchiladas and takes a taste for himself * Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake start a series of homoerotic promos * Modern Honky has a lot to say * The first appearance of "Dale" Wolfe * The Genius confers a degree on Brother Love...or did he? * Boris Zhukov sings!

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01:56:58

GFA Live #182: WWF Superstars 07-01-1989 (Dusty the...

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2024/03/04

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes does some plumbing work with his trademark charm and no gloves * Complaining about The Rock on current WWE TV * One man's belief that Hulk Hogan should win an Oscar * The glorious laugh of the one true king * Rick Martel and Tito Santana brawl on the Brother Love set * Figuring out why Bad News Brown had little to do in

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02:03:33

GFA Live #181: WWF Superstars 06-24-1989

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2024/02/28

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 17, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include: * Rick Rude closes his eye, gets set up by a "wench" per Jesse Ventura * Modern Honky discusses Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper * Dusty Rhodes on the importance of animal excrement * The No Holds Barred music video * Barry Windham returns and everyone decides to pretend like he only went to the store to pick up cigarettes and fresh bread *

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02:18:45

GFA Live #180: WWF Superstars 06-17-1989 (Dusty at...

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2024/02/19

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 17, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes pumps some gas, flirts with a woman * The Honky Tonk Man does what Pennsylvania prosecutors couldn't: make Jimmy Snuka pay for his crimes * The "Vince McMahon went off the deep end in 2005" theory * Judges on the Food Network * Pondering Tito Santana as a father * A surprise Randy Savage run-in

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01:54:24

GFA Live #179: Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 2)

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2024/02/10

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Guys in neck braces * Ric Flair with a subdued promo from the sectional couch in his living room * Alternate Jim Cornette angles with the Dynamic Dudes * Keithie gets up early to watch a Mike Rotunda match * Super Bowl 58 bets * Cold Open: Modern Honky discusses The Rock's recent WWE involvement

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02:01:51

GFA Live #178: WCW Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 1)

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2024/02/05

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The hottest crowd ever, literally and figuratively * Ranger Ross' brief run as the most over man in wrestling * The God damn Ding Dongs * Is Jim Ross the Albert Pujols of wrestling broadcasters? * Michael Hayes decides to NOT talk * Marines weigh in on Full Metal Jacket * Easygoing Jim Cornette(!) lets a trespasser go *

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