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Pro Wrestling History Nerds

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  • Summary

  • Greco Roman and Catch as Catch Can, epic battles and Carny scams. Why were there two Strangler Lewises? What’s a Hippodrome? Find out when you listen, learn, and party with Nick and Heidi Howitzer: The Pro Wrestling History Nerds!
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Episodes
  • Fred Beell
    Apr 23 2024

    Today Nick and Heidi discuss the railroad expansion into the post-Civil War Midwest, why fire is bad, old timey language that makes us giggle, and of course the early life and career of Fred Beell.

    Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert

    Primary sources: Sited articles from American Newspapers.

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    58 mins
  • Lenny Montana
    Apr 9 2024

    Today we discuss a man of many stolen gimmicks. A man with multiple shots at the NWA title. A man who set fires, committed crimes, did prison time, and was the body guard of a Mafia boss, who went on to be a movie icon.

    Nick and Heidi tell the story of Lenny Montana!

    Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert

    Primary sources: Sited articles from American and Canadian Newspapers.

    -The Godfather Wars, by Mark Seal. From the March, 2009 Vanity Fair.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Respect Women's Wrestling
    Mar 26 2024

    How did an all-women's show impact the Colorado Wrestling Scene? How do women wrestlers navigate the world of regional pro wrestling? Why did Priscilla Kelly kick Heidi Howitzer in the face?

    Listen up as we solve these mysteries and tell wild stories from Respect Women's Wrestling!

    Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert

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    1 hr and 30 mins

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