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It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.

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55:34

Episode 29 - Early Jim Londos

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/08/14

In this episode, we discuss Jim Londos early career in St. Louis. We also review Jim Londos vs. Dick Shikat from 1930 plus a bonus review.

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46:02

Episode 28 - Prime Time Wrestling

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/07/24

In this episode, my cousin Dan and I review the April 28, 1986 edition of WWF's Prime Time Wrestling.

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28:36

Episode 27 - Matsuda Project

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/07/10

In this episode, I discuss what I learned researching the career of Sorakichi Matsuda, the first Japanese professional wrestler in the Untied States.

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30:51

Episode 26 - Stecher vs. Caddock

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/06/26

In this episode, I discuss the 1917 and 1920 World Title matches between Earl Caddock and Joe Stecher.

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34:48

Episode 25 - McLaughlin vs. Ross (Corrected)

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/06/12

In this episode, we discuss an 1884 mixed styles match between J.H. McLaughlin and Duncan C. Ross.

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21:55

Episode 24 - Jim Browning

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/05/22

In this episode, I discuss the career of unknown World Champion Jim Browning.

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28:38

Episode 23 - Sumo Wrestling in the U.S.

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/05/08

In this episode, I discuss professional wrestling matches conducted under Sumo Rules in the 1880s.

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01:10:29

Episode 22 - Bonus Episode

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/04/24

In this episode, my cousin Dan and I discuss the evolution of pro wrestling since the late 1970s and its influence on our fandom.

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29:28

Episode 21 - Yusuf Ismail

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/04/10

In this episode, we discuss the short but impactful career of the original Terrible Turk, Yusuf Ismail.

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25:57

Episode 20 - Sorakichi Matsada

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/03/13

In this episode, we look at the career of pioneering 19th Century Japanese pro wrestler Sorakichi Matsada.

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27:31

Episode 19 - Acton vs. Fitz

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/02/13

In this episode, I discuss the 1891 wrestling match between Joe Acton and future heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons.

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25:34

Episode 18 - Pesek vs Pendeleon

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/01/30

In this episode, I discuss the 1923 shoot contest between John "The Tigerman" Pesek and Nat "Panther" Pendleton.

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33:53

Episode 17 - Author Lessons

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2023/01/09

In this episode, I discuss what I learned during my combat sports book projects.

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23:00

Episode 16 - Bibby vs Ross

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2022/12/26

In this episode, I read an account of Edwin Bibby vs. Duncan C. Ross from Shooting or Working: The Story of the American Heavyweight Wrestling Championship.

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01:07:34

Episode 15 - Ed ”Strangler” Lewis’ Last Contests

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2022/12/12

In this episode, we discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis' Last Two Legitimate Contests.

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34:18

Episode 14- Cora Livingston

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2022/11/28

In this episode, I discuss the early career of the first recognized Women's World Wrestling Champion, Cora Livingston.

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50:23

Episode 13 - Dangerous Match

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2022/11/14

In this episode, we discuss a dangerous decision Tom Jenkins made on Christmas Night 1902.

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27:51

Episode 12 - ”Little Demon”

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2022/10/24

In this episode, I discuss the career of the "Little Demon" Joe Acton.

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44:05

Episode 11 - Correcting Books and Posts

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2022/10/10

In this episode, we discuss when an author has a duty to correct a previous publication.

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59:04

Episode 10 - John ”The Tigerman” Pesek

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2022/09/26

In this episode, we discuss John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek.

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