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Bumps and Thumps

Host Brian Ferguson dives deep into looking at the stars, jobbers, managers and promoters of pro wrestling from the past and present. We also discuss the contributions from the locker room of yesteryear who paved the way for success and wealth for the wrestling superstars of today.

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00:50:54

Episode #158 Talk with "Wildcat" Wendall Cooley

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2026/01/09

On this episode, I talk with “Wildcat” Wendall Cooley.Wendall talks about how he started out in pro wrestling, getting his stride, Puerto Rico, and much more!You can follow Wendall Cooley on Fecebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendall.cooley.2025 You can follow The Nuthin Special Band onFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581936105143 You can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the RopesAmazon:

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00:57:26

Episode #157 Talk with Barry Rose

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2025/10/13

On this episode, I talk with CWF Archivist and GrappleConorganizer, Barry Rose on how he got interested in pro wrestling, GrappleCon andmuch more. Purchase tickets to GrappleCon 3 being held onOctober 25th at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast in Lutz, FL,please go to this website: https://www.tixtree.com/e/glory-days-grapplecon-3-3c855016bd6a?fbclid=IwY2xjawNWEK5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5NERERW02S2RNZGlxa3gwAR5yvpOQPIeJyf4qCVyFZkXoBaXW6FRfFEzk7uAHR-q1IXGCg4GHbmdKgFPokA_aem_3BVJPiPB4eq5Mx_bDnzrGQ

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00:57:55

Episode #156 Talk about the Wrestling Fans...

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2025/10/09

On this episode, WFIA Advisor and WFIA Executive Director talk about the history of the WFIA and what the WFIA is doing now and planning for a WFIA convention in the fall of 2026. To find out more about the WFIA, please go to www.thewfia.org The WFIA is on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wfia1969Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfiawrestling/X: https://x.com/The_WFIA1969

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00:53:03

Episode #155 Special Podcast on Hulk Hogan with...

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2025/07/24

On this episode, George and I pay tribute to the "Incredible Hulk" Hogan. Hulk was the most popular pro wrestler in history. Join the WFIA today! Go to www.thewfia.org for more informationYou can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the RopesAmazon:

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01:02:16

Episode #154 Talk with Richard Vicek and Steven Verrier

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2025/05/12

On this episode, I talk with the authors of WILBUR SNYDER The World’s Most Scientific Wrestler Richard Vicek and Steven VerrierIf you would like to purchase WILBUR SNYDER The World’s Most Scientific Wrestler, please go to www.crowbarpress.com You can contact Steven Verrier at: Website: www.stevenvarrier.com or his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/steven.verrier.92 You can contact Richard Vicek at: https://www.facebook.com/richard.vicek.5 You can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne

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01:39:34

Episode #153 Talk with Les Thatcher

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2025/03/10

On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Les Thatcher.Les Talks about his wrestling career and the WFIA. If you would like to attend the trainingseminar in Waterloo, IA in July and train with Les Thatcher and other legends,please go to: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeTragosLouTheszProWrestlingHallOfFameYou can purchase the book I wrote on VerneGagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the RopesAmazon:

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00:58:53

Episode #152 George Shire talks with Brian Ferguson

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2025/01/13

On this episode, George Schire is the special guest host! He interviews Brian Ferguson. Brian talks about how he got to be a fan of pro wrestling, writing the biography of Verne Gagne and much more!You can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes Amazon:

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00:59:56

Episode #151 George Schire talks about Mid South...

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2024/12/16

On this episode, George Schire talks about Mid South Wrestling. How the territory struggled, Bill Watts reviving it and much more!Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can purchase the book I wrote on Verne Gagne titled: VERNE Inside & Outside the

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01:23:05

Episode #150 Talk with Ed Moondog Morretti

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2024/11/25

Podcast with Ed Moondog Morretti On this episode, George Schire and I talk with Ed Morretti. Ed talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, San Francisco territory and more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the

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00:49:30

Episode #149 Talk with Jumpin Jim Brunzell

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2024/10/28

On this episode, I talk with “Jumpin” Jim Brunzell. Jim talks about his wrestling career, life outside of wrestling, and more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can purchase Jumpin Jim Brunzell’s book “MatLands” at

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00:54:26

Episode #148 Talk with James Beard

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2024/10/14

On this episode, I talk with “The Third Man” James Beard. James talks about his latest project, working with Texas Style Wrestling and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can purchase James Beard book titled “The Third Man: My Life and Times Inside

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01:38:18

Episode #147 Talk with Justin Race

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2024/09/30

On this episode, George Schire and I talk with the son of “The Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth” Justin Race. Justin talks travelling with his dad, growing up, and much more!Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social

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01:03:09

Episode #146 Talk with Wes Maidment

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2024/09/09

On this episode, I talk with Wes Maidment. Wes is an avid fan of pro wrestling. He collects newspaper clippings, programs and is a wealth of knowledge in both US and Canadian pro wrestling. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. I have written the biography of Verne

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01:16:40

Episode #145 George Schire talks about Harley Race

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2024/09/02

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about “The greatest wrestler on God’s green earth” 8-time NWA world champion, Harley Race!Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. I have written the biography of Verne Gagne along with Verne’s son,

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00:58:40

Episode #144 Talk about George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall...

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2024/08/12

On this episode, we talk with Pro Wrestling Historian about the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame! Pleasesupport our campaign for the publishing of the biography book about the life of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne titled: VERNE: Inside & Outside the Ropes. To make a donation, please go to https://gofund.me/639e8ce9 Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed

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00:55:37

Episode #143 Talk with James Jeffries

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2024/06/24

On this episode, we talk with Impact Pro Wrestling WorldHeavyweight Champion James Jeffries about his time in pro wrestling! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow James Jeffries on the following social media platforms: Facebook:

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00:41:19

Episode #142 Talk with Brittani Houghtlen

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2024/05/27

On this episode, Brittani Houghtlen talks about growing up in Ohio, getting into pro wrestling and much more!Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow Brittani Houghtlen on the following social media platforms: Facebook:

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01:01:46

Episode #141 George Schire talks about the original...

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2024/05/06

On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returnsto talk about the original “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire’s WRESTLING

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01:07:45

Episode #140 talk with Herb Simmons

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2024/04/29

Herb Simmons is considered to be one of the best promoters in the country. He ismost known for promoting Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling and is known by many of the legends of wrestling. On this episode, we talk to Herb about FanFest II, SICW, and much more! Be a part of Fanfest II and order your tickets today! Website: https://sicw.org/ Follow Herb Simmons on the following social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herb.simmons.5 Follow Southern Illinois Championship

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00:47:41

Episode #139 Talk with Justin Race

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2024/04/22

On this episode, we talk with the son of “The Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth” Justin Race. Justin talks travelling with his dad, growing up, and much more! Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media

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